Trouble shooting, Check items – Marantz TT-15S1 User Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

If you think a malfunction has occurred, first check the

points listed below.

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Are each of the connections correct?

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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.

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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.

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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)?

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