Marantz TT-15S1 TT-15S1 User Manual - Page 16

Trouble Shooting

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TROUBLE SHOOTING If you think a malfunction has occurred, first check the points listed below. 7 Are each of the connections correct? 7 Are you operating the turntable correctly as described in this instruction manual? If the turntable does not operate correctly, check all of the items in the following table. However, if none of the items in the following table correspond to the problem, it is possible there is a fault with your turntable. In this case, turn off the power, un-plug the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer. If you do not remember where you bought this turntable, contact the Marantz Authorized Service Center. 7 About the included cartridge You cannot replace the stylus in the cartridge that is included with this turntable. If you wish to exchange the cartridge itself, contact the Marantz Authorized Dealer. 7 Check Items The stylus won't lower onto the record. • Is the tone arm height adjusted correctly? • Is the stylus pressure adjusted correctly? • Is the arm balanced correctly? There is no sound. • Are the cartridge and head shell connected correctly? • Is the output cord connected to the amplifier correctly? • Are the amplifier knobs adjusted and switched correctly? A humming noise is emitted. • Is the output cord ground wire connected to the amplifier? • Is the output cord plug connected securely? • Is the head shell fixed securely with the lock nut? The stylus jumps. • Is the stylus pressure adjusted to the correct stylus pressure? • Is the record warped or scratched? • Is there a lot of dust collected on the stylus? The arm stops progressing half way through the record. • Is the record scratched? • Is there something touching the arm? The sound is too quiet. Or too loud. • Is the amplifier connection switching suitable for the type of cartridge being used (MC/MM)? 12

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
If you think a malfunction has occurred, first check the
points listed below.
7
Are each of the connections correct?
7
Are you operating the turntable correctly
as described in this instruction manual?
If the turntable does not operate correctly, check all of the
items in the following table.
However, if none of the items in the following table
correspond to the problem, it is possible there is a fault with
your turntable. In this case, turn off the power, un-plug the
power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer.
If you do not remember where you bought this turntable,
contact the Marantz Authorized Service Center.
7
About the included cartridge
You cannot replace the stylus in the cartridge that is
included with this turntable.
If you wish to exchange the cartridge itself, contact the
Marantz Authorized Dealer.
7
Check Items
The stylus won’t lower onto the record.
Is the tone arm height adjusted correctly?
Is the stylus pressure adjusted correctly?
Is the arm balanced correctly?
There is no sound.
Are the cartridge and head shell connected correctly?
Is the output cord connected to the amplifier correctly?
Are the amplifier knobs adjusted and switched correctly?
A humming noise is emitted.
Is the output cord ground wire connected to the amplifier?
Is the output cord plug connected securely?
Is the head shell fixed securely with the lock nut?
The stylus jumps.
Is the stylus pressure adjusted to the correct stylus
pressure?
Is the record warped or scratched?
Is there a lot of dust collected on the stylus?
The arm stops progressing half way through
the record.
Is the record scratched?
Is there something touching the arm?
The sound is too quiet. Or too loud.
Is the amplifier connection switching suitable for the type
of cartridge being used (MC/MM)?