Marantz SR1010 - Page 16

TROUBLESHOOTING
Should faults occur, it is in many cases not necessary to
consult your dealer or Marantz technical service department.
On the basis of the following checks yoi will be able to rectify
a number of faults yourself without difficulty.
If the fault cannot be remedied after the following checks,
please consult your dealer or nearest Marantz service agent.
Does sound come from only one side?
— Is the balance control set correctly?
— Check the connections of the loudspeaker which is not
working.
— Check the connections between the sound source and
receiver.
— If using headphones, check that the plug is properly
inserted into the jack.
Does the receiver hum, buzz or howl during recording or
playback?
— Check the earth (GND) connection of the record player.
— Are the connection plugs pushed far enough into the
jacks?
— Keep the connection cable to the record player as far
away as possible from the mains power cable (in case of
hum) or TV circuits (in case of buzz).
— The receiver may how! as a result of acoustic feedback
from the loudspeakers to the record player. This occurs
mainly at higher volumes.
in this case change the positioning of the loudspeakers.
You cannot hear anything, and no indicator lights up?
—— The receiver is not switched on.
— The receiver is not connected to a mains power outlet.
— The mains power outlet is not live.
You cannot hear anything, but an indicator lights up?
— Are the function buttons in the correct position?
— Is the selected sound source functioning properly?
— Is the volume control high enough?
Do not keep it in the maximum position!
—~ Are the loudspeakers connected properly?
Before you check this, ensure that the receiver is switched
off.
Was the recording unsuccessful?
— Faulty operation of the signal source to be recorded.
Remote control is not working.
— Check that the batteries of the remote control are not
exhausted.
If they are, replace them with two new batteries .
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
This section describes the care and maintenance tasks that
must be performed to aptimize the operation of your Marantz
equipment.
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT EXTERNAL SURFACES
The exterior finish of your unit will last indefinitely with proper
care and cleaning. Never use scouring pads, steel wool,
scouring powders or harsh chemical agents (¢.g., lye
solution), alcohol, thinners, benzine, insecticide or other
volatile substances as these will mar the finish of the
equipment. Likewise, never use cloths containing chemical
substances. If the equipment gets dirty. wipe the external
surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth.
If the equipment becomes heavily soiled:
— dilute some washing up liquid in water, in a ratio of one
part detergent to six parts water
— dip a soft, lint free in the solution and wring the cloth out
until it is damp. 0
— wipe the equipment with the damp cloth.
— dry the equipment by wiping it with a dry cloth.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
If a fuse blows, unpiug the equipment from the mains supply.
Replace the fuse only with a fuse of the same type and rating.
Replacing the fuse with one of a higher rating or a slower
action will not protect the equipment and will invalidate the
warranty. if the replacement fuse blows again after the
equipment is turned on, the equipment should be taken to an
authorized service facility.
REPAIRS.
Only the most competent and qualified service technicians
should be allowed to service the equipment. The Marantz
company and its factory-trained warranty station personnel
have the knowledge and special facilities needed for repair
and calibration of this precision equipment. After the warranty
period has expired, repairs will be performed for a charge if
the equipment can be returned to normal operation.
in the event of difficulty, refer to your dealer or write directly to
the nearest location to you that is listed on the Marantz
Authorised Service Station list. If writing, please include the
model and serial number of the equipment together with a full
description of what you think is abnormal about the
equipment’s behaviour.