TROUBLESHOOTING
Most problems can be easily solved, as described in this chart.
If trouble persists, consult your PIONEER authorized service center or dealer.
Platter does not rotate.
| © Power plug is disconnected.
e Plug power cord into AC outlet.
e Turntable is plugged into switched AC outlet an
® Turn on amplifier or receiver power switch.
amplifier or receiver but main power is off.
e Platter belt is not on pulley.
No sound.
e Record is dusty or dirty.
e Record is warped or scratched.
e Dirt on plugs or jacks.
e Dust or dirt on stylus.
e Stylus is worn.
Music sounds noisy.
Tonearm skips.
¢ Poor cannections to amplifier or receiver.
e Cartridge or stylus is not installed correctly.
« Amplifier or receiver settings are not correct.
e Hook belt over pulley.
e Connect to correct jacks an amplifier or receiver.
¢ Install cartridge or stylus correctly.
¢ Change settings on amplifier or receiver.
e Clean record, using cleaning fluid and soft cloth.
® Use a good record.
* Clean plugs and jacks, using a wire brush.
e Use a stylus brush to clean stylus.
e Replace stylus.
Sound is distorted.
* Incorrect connections.
* Connect to the amplifier's AUX jacks.
Do not connect to PHONO jacks.
Feedback or "howling"
| * Tonearm cartridge is being excited by speaker
¢ Place turntable on a solid support away from the
noise.
vibrations.
Speakers.
* Connect to correct jacks on amplifier or receiver.
¢ Install cartridge or stylus correctly.
¢ Move away from source of interference.
Humming or buzzing
e Poor connections to amplifier or receiver.
noise.
e Cartridge or stylus Is not installed correctly.
¢ Interference from amplifier or receiver transformer,
TV set, electric motor, or other appliance.
Abnormal tempo or
* Speed selector setting does not match record speed.
| ® Set speed selector to match record speed.
pitch.
e Belt is not in center of pulley.
¢ Hook belt on center of pulley.
Tonearm does not set
* Record size ts not standard.
e Use MANUAL PLAY procedure.
down at correct
® Size selector settings does not match record size.
e Set size selector to match record size.
position when using
AUTO PLAY procedure.
SPECIFICATIONS
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AC 220 — 240 V, 50/60 Hz
NOTE:
Specifications and design subject to possible modification without
notice, due to improvements.
Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
Copyright © 1996 Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
All rights reserved.
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