FAULTS AND REMEDIES
FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE Remedy
1) Power is not connected – red neon on
switch should glow.
1) Check voltage adjustment and mains connections
and plug fuse.
2) Remove outer platter, check
position of belt.
2) Replace belt on pulley and replace outer platter.
3.1 Platter does not revolve
3)Motor pulley does not revolve
although mains connections are correct.
3)Refer to retailer
3.2 Turntable will not run at 45
r.p.m.
1) subchassis height is incorrectly set 1) See construction note 2.5. Place outer platter upside
dorm on sub-platter to check running of belt.
1) Faulty earth connections 1) See Instruction note 1.8
2) Hum varies as cartridge is moved
across record
2) Move the turntable away from amplifiers or other
electrical apparatus using motors or transformers. Try
the turntable on the opposite side of your amplifier.
3.3 HUM can be heard through
speakers
3) Make sure transit belt is fully
removed and that subchassis springs
freely
3) See construction note 2.2 and 2.3
1) Check pick-up arm settings 1) Adjust according to the instructions supplied with
the pick-up arm and cartridge.
2) Check condition stylus. 2) Clean stylus or replace.
3.4 Distorted sound
3) Check subchassis does not foul plinth. 3) See construction note 2.2 and 2.3
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