Denon DP-47F Operating Instructions - Page 10

TROUBLESHOOTING GUID When trouble arises, check the following items before you consider any problem as a malfunction. Turntable does not operate when start button is pressed. The tonearm does not move: • Is the power switched on? • Is the arm clamp released? Refer to page 6 The stylus does not lower onto the record: • Is a tracking force being applied? Refer to page 6 The stylus does not lower on the desired position: • Is the cartridge properly installed on the head shell? • Is the turntable unit placed horizontally? Refer to page 8 No sound • Are the cartridge and the tonearm connected properly? • Are the output wires properly connected to the amplifier? • Are the amplifier knobs/switches properly set for record reproduction? Refer to page 8 Refer to page 5 Hum noise is audible: • Is the ground wire of the output wires connected to the amplifier? • Are the output wires properly connected? • Is the head shell secured properly with the lock screw? Refer to page 5 Refer to page 8 The stylus skips/Jumps • Is the tracking force applied properly? • Is the record warped or scratched? • Is there any large amount of dust on the stylus? Refer to page 6 The arm stops moving forward during play: • Is the record scratched? • Is something touching the arm? Sound is too weak/strong: • Is the amplifier switched and connected properly for the type of cartridge (output) being used? Noise is picked up by the tuner: • Should the tuner pick up noise while the turntable unit is in operation, move the tuner away from the turntable, or relocate the tuner antenna. The tonearm moves up and down when power is switched on: • The up and down movement of the tonearm when the power is switched on/off is not a defect. -10-