Yamaha A-S1100 Owners Manual - Page 28

Troubleshooting, Problem, Cause, Remedy

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Appendix Troubleshooting Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Problem Cause Remedy This unit fails to turn on. The power cable is not connected to the AC IN inlet on the rear panel or not plugged in the AC wall outlet. Connect the power cable firmly. The protection circuitry has been activated Check that the speaker wires are not touching each because of a short circuit, etc. other or shorting out against the rear panel of this unit, and then turn the power of this unit back on. This unit has been exposed to a strong external electric shock (such as lightning or strong static electricity). Turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, plug it back in after 30 seconds, and then use it normally. The STANDBY/ON indicator on the front panel flashes. The protection circuitry has been activated Check that the speaker wires are not touching each because of a short circuit, etc. other or shorting out against the rear panel of this unit, and then turn the power of this unit back on. There is a problem with the internal circuitries of this unit. Disconnect the power cable and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. The INPUT indicator on the front panel flashes and the volume is turned down when you turn on this unit. The protection circuitry has been activated Check that the speaker wires are not touching each because of a short circuit, etc. other or shorting out against the rear panel of this unit, and then turn the power of this unit back on. No sound. Incorrect input or output cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. No appropriate input source has been selected. Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT selector on the front panel (or one of the input selector keys on the remote control). The SPEAKERS selector is set to OFF. Switch the SPEAKERS selector to the appropriate position. The speaker cables are not connected securely. Connect the speaker cables securely. The sound suddenly goes off. The protection circuitry has been activated Check that the speaker wires are not touching each because of a short circuit, etc. other or shorting out against the rear panel of this unit, and then turn the power of this unit back on. The volume level cannot be adjusted. MAIN DIRECT is selected as the input source. Adjust the volume on the connected component. Or connect external component to input jacks other than MAIN IN and select the corresponding input source. Only the speaker on one side can be heard. Incorrect cable connections. Incorrect setting for the BALANCE control. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. Set the BALANCE control to the appropriate position. There is a lack of bass The + and - wires are connected in and no ambience. reverse at the amplifier or the speakers. Connect the speaker wires to the correct + and - phase. See page 19 18 - 18 - 18 16 8, 12 7 18 18 8, 9 16 7 16 28 En

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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or
if the instructions below do not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized
Yamaha dealer or service center.
Problem
Cause
Remedy
See
page
This unit fails to turn
on.
The power cable is not connected to the
AC IN inlet on the rear panel or not
plugged in the AC wall outlet.
Connect the power cable firmly.
19
The protection circuitry has been activated
because of a short circuit, etc.
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each
other or shorting out against the rear panel of this
unit, and then turn the power of this unit back on.
18
This unit has been exposed to a strong
external electric shock (such as lightning
or strong static electricity).
Turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, plug it
back in after 30 seconds, and then use it normally.
The STANDBY/ON
indicator on the front
panel flashes.
The protection circuitry has been activated
because of a short circuit, etc.
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each
other or shorting out against the rear panel of this
unit, and then turn the power of this unit back on.
18
There is a problem with the internal
circuitries of this unit.
Disconnect the power cable and contact the nearest
authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
The INPUT indicator
on the front panel
flashes and the
volume is turned
down when you turn
on this unit.
The protection circuitry has been activated
because of a short circuit, etc.
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each
other or shorting out against the rear panel of this
unit, and then turn the power of this unit back on.
18
No sound.
Incorrect input or output cable
connections.
Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,
the cables may be defective.
16
No appropriate input source has been
selected.
Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT
selector on the front panel (or one of the input
selector keys on the remote control).
8, 12
The SPEAKERS selector is set to OFF.
Switch the SPEAKERS selector to the appropriate
position.
7
The speaker cables are not connected
securely.
Connect the speaker cables securely.
18
The sound suddenly
goes off.
The protection circuitry has been activated
because of a short circuit, etc.
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each
other or shorting out against the rear panel of this
unit, and then turn the power of this unit back on.
18
The volume level
cannot be adjusted.
MAIN DIRECT is selected as the input
source.
Adjust the volume on the connected component.
Or connect external component to input jacks other
than MAIN IN and select the corresponding input
source.
8, 9
Only the speaker on
one side can be
heard.
Incorrect cable connections.
Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,
the cables may be defective.
16
Incorrect setting for the BALANCE
control.
Set the BALANCE control to the appropriate
position.
7
There is a lack of bass
and no ambience.
The + and – wires are connected in
reverse at the amplifier or the speakers.
Connect the speaker wires to the correct + and –
phase.
16