Teac AG-V3020 - Troubleshooting; Power and Amplifier Issues; Tuner Problems

TROUBLESHOOTING
To
determine
any
problem
with
your
receiver,
always
check
the
most
obvious
possible
causes
first.
If
any
problem
still
remains
after
you
have
checked
the
items
below,
consult
your
nearest
TEAC
dealer.
Problem
Probable Cause
Power cord is not plugged in
securel
Plug in the power cord
Sound cannot be heard.
The required SPEAKERS select
button is not ON.
Set the required SPEAKERS select
button to ON.
The MUTING button is set to ON.
Be sure to set the MASTER
VOLUME control to minimum then
set the MUTING button to OFF.
Note: Be sure to set the MUTING button to OFF (MASTER VOLUME
level indicator will light not flicker) before turning the power off.
(MUTING button setting has a
memory backup. Refer to page 23.)
The TAPE 2 MONITOR button is ON.
Set the TAPE 2 MONITOR button to
OFF.
Sound is only heard from one
channel.
The BALANCE control is set to one
end.
Adjust the BALANCE control.
One of the input cords is
disconnected.
Connect the input cords securely.
Low-frequencies are insufficient and
the image of mid-frequencies is not
fixed.
The plus and minus connections of
either front speaker are reversed.
Connect the speakers with the
correct polarities.
Hum or noise.
Turntable is not grounded.
Connect the ground wire to the
GND terminal on the rear panel.
The signal cords of the turntable
are not securely connected to the
PHONO terminals.
Connect the cords to the PHONO
terminals securely.
Audio equipment is too near the TV.
Move the TV away from the audio
equipment.
No tuning.
The antenna is not connected.
Connect the antenna.
Auto tuning not possible.
Signal strength of stations is too
weak.
Perform manual tuning.
Use a better external antenna and
adjust its direction.
FM ST (stereo) indicator fails to light
during stereo broadcasts.
Another possible effect of a very
weak signal.
Review the antenna's installation.
Site the antenna as far from the
street as possible and use a coaxial
cable.
FM MODE button is set to Mono
mode.
Set the FM MODE button to Stereo
mode.
Electromagnetic interference.
Ignition noise from cars.
Use the external antenna and install
it away from the street.
TV too near the receiver.
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Move the receiver away from the
TV.