Harman Kardon T45 Owners Manual - Page 9

TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST Most of the problems are due to incorrect operation of this unit. If this unit does not operate as you intended, first check the items in the checklist. Also check other related components such as the receiver, speakers and other electrical equipment you use with this turntable. Problem Platter does not revolve. Cause Remedy •Power cord has come unplugged. •Belt is not on motor pulley. •If plugged into AC outlet on receiver, main power switch is off. •Plug power cord firmly into AC outlet. •Replace belt onto pulley. •Turn receiver power switch on. There is no sound. •Poor contact with turntable output cords. •Headshell is not firmly attached to tonearm. •Controls on receiver are improperly set. •Poor connections between cartridge and headshell. •Stylus cover has not been removed. •Insert plugs fully into jacks on turntable and receiver. •Reattach headshell. •Check all switches on the receiver. •Plug leads from headshell fully into car- tridge. •Remove stylus cover. Sound reproduction not clear: noise is scratchy. Unclear treble. •Dust or foreign matter on the record disc. •Scratches or warps on the record disc. •Foreign matter on stylus tip. •Clean disc with a cleaner. •Exchange disc for unflawed one. •Clean foreign matter from stylus tip with mild pure alcohol. Stylus jumps grooves and/or sound distortion. •Tracking force not appropriate (too light). •Stylus tip is worn. •Reset to a more appropriate tracking force. •Replace stylus. Howling noises (low-pitched booming sound from the speakers). •Turntable is picking up vibrations from the speakers through the floor. •Sound from the speaker is being transmitted directly into the cartridge. •Separate speakers from turntable. •Change location of turntable. •Place turntable on a firmer rest. Humming noises (buzzing from speakers) . •Poor connections in output cords or ground wire. •Incorrect headshell connection. •Magnetic interference is being picked up from the receiver transformer. •Output cord from turntable is making con- tact with power cord. •Re-connect turntable to receiver. •Re-connection tonearm and headshell. •Change locations of receiver and turntable. •Change position of output cords so that hum is brought to its lowest possible level. •Reverse the polarity of the power cord. Sound tempo is wrong. •Record speed does not agree with •Change setting to proper speed. setting of 33/45 speed selector. Auto lift engages before record ends. •Record does not meet standard dimensions for recorded area. •Cartridge is mis-aligned in headshell. •Use manual lift mode. •Re-align cartridge in headshell. Warranty and After-sale Service • Please find the warranty card enclosed with this unit when you purchased it. • After filling in the required items and reading the contents of the warranty card, keep it in a safe place. • Warranty term is one year from the date of purchase. • If this unit does not operate normally, first check this unit by yourself following the instructions provided in "Troubleshooting Checklist" in the manual. • If a problem persists even though you have done as suggested in the checklist, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service station. • Repair within the warranty term is made according to the prescriptions specified in the warranty card. For details, refer to the warranty card. 8