Troubleshooting – Marantz PM-14mkII User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
In case of trouble with the set, first check the following before calling for
service. What seems to be a serious malfunction is often due to a simple
operation mistake.
If the trouble still persists after checking, please consult your dealer or
nearest MARANTZ service agent.
The amplifier does not function and the indicator does not light.
1. Check if the power cord is plugged properly into an AC power out-
let.
The indicator lights but the amplifier will not function.
1. Check the settings of the SELECTOR switches, VOLUME control
and SPEAKERS switch.
Sound is produced only from one of the speaker systems.
1. Check the setting of the BALANCE control.
2. Turn power of the set off and change the connections of the left and
right speaker systems. If sound is still not output from the same
speaker system, check its connection cord or the speaker system
itself.
Sound is not produced at all.
1. Check the settings of the SELECTOR switches.
2. Check the SPEAKERS switch is pressed in.
3. Check that the speaker cords are connected properly.
4. Check that the connection cords with RCA pin plugs are connected
properly.
Sound from the analog turntable is not output or very noisy
(hum noise).
1. Check that the connection to the PHONO jack is made properly.
2. Connect the grounding wire of the turntable to the GND terminal on
the rear panel of the amplifier set. If it has already been connected,
try removing it.
3. Check that the cartridge is attached properly to the tone arm.
4. Remove the power plug of the turntable from the power outlet and
insert it again by inverting the relationship of the left and right blades
with respect to the power outlet slots.