Technics SL-PS840 User Manual

Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting sen/ice for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a
minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of
Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.
Problem
Probable cause(s)
Suggested remedy
The disc in the unit will not
play.
Moisture has condensed in the unit.
• Switch ON and allow the unit to dry out for about
one hour before using the unit.
The disc is upside down.
•Be sure the label is facing upward.
The disc is dirty.
•Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
The disc is scratched.
• Replace the disc with a new disc.
The disc is warped.
The disc is not within specified standards.
A certain music passage
won’t play correctly.
The disc is dirty.
•Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
The disc is scratched.
•Replace the disc with a new one.
There is noise from the
tuner or disturbance on the
TV screen.
Caused by high-frequency signals of this unit.
• Use the unit farther away from the tuner or TV.
•If the tuner’s or TV’s antenna is the indoor type, use
an outdoor one.
Remote control does not
operate correctly.
The batteries are dead.
• Replace batteries with new ones.
There is an obstruction between the remote
control and the unit.
• Remove the obstruction.
The batteries are inserted incorrectly.
[The (+) and (-) polarities are reversed.]
• Reinsert batteries so that the polarities are correct.
Before Transporting the Unit
To safeguard against damage in transit, be sure to secure the
optical pickup by following the procedure below.
1 Remove the compact disc inside, and set the
power switch to STANDBY 0 with the disc
tray still open.
2 Slowly push in the disc tray by hand.
Do not tilt the unit while doing this.
If the disc tray is not pushed in siowiy, the optical pick-up may
not be secured properly.
3 Check that the lock mark can be seen in Its
entirety as shown in the figure on the right.
The optical pickup will be automatically released when using the
unit again.

Technics SL-PS840 Specifications

General

Brand	Technics
Model	SL-PS840
Category	CD Player
Language	English