Pioneer PL-X430 - Page 12

TROUBLESHOOTING
Incorrect
operations
are
often
mistaken
for
trouble
and
malfunctions.
If
you
think
that
there
is
something
wrong
with
this
compo-
nent,
check
the
points
below.
Sometimes
the
trouble
may
lie
in
another
component.
Investigate
the
other
components
and
elec-
trical appliances being used.
If
the
trouble
cannot
be
rectified
even
after
exercising
the
checks
listed
below,
ask
your
nearest
PIONEER
authorized
service
center
or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Power
cannot
be
turned
e
Power
plug
is
disconnected
from
outlet.
@
Insert
plug
into
stereo
amplifier
or
wall
outlet.
ON.
@ The
turntable
is
plugged
into
an
auxiliary
power
@ Turn
on
the
power
switch
of
the
stereo
outlet operated by the power switch of the stereo amplifier.
amplifier (SWITCHED outlet), and the power
switch of the stereo amplifier is turned OFF.
® Correctly hook the belt over the platter and
motor pulley.
® The platter belt has come off, or is not hooked
over the motor pulley.
Platter does not rotate.
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@ Output cords are not connected properly. @ Make proper connections between the turntable and
stereo amplifier.
@ Properly install the cartridge and stylus.
e Cartridge and/or stylus is not installed properly.
@ Check the settings of the amplifier switches.
Noise
and
scratch
@
Clean
the
record
with
cleaner.
sounds
are
produced.
(Clicking
sounds
etc.
are
produced.)
Sound jumps, sound is
distorted.
@ Replace the record.
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@ Output lead pin plugs and/or stereo amplifier input
terminals are dirty.
© Dust or dirt on the point of the cartridge stylus.
@ Clean away dirt.
® Clean the point of the stylus with a brush.
@ The point of the cartridge stylus is worn. © Replace the stylus.
® Vibrations from the speaker system are being con-
ducted from the floor to the record and cartridge.
e Sound waves from the speaker system are being
transmitted directly to the cartridge.
@ Move the turntable further away from the speaker
system.
e Piace the turntable on a firm foundation.
@ Change the place of installation of the turntable.
Howling occurs
(When the volume is
increased when a record
is being played, a
howling sound is
Produced by the speaker
system.)
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