Denon PMA-1500AE Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 16

1. Are all connections proper ?
2. Is the set being operated as described in the operating instructions ?
3. Are the speakers and input components being operated properly ?

If the set does not seem to be operating properly, check the points listed below.  If these points do not apply, the set may be damaged.
Turn off the power immediately and contact your store of purchase.

Symptom

Cause

Measures

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Power indicator does not light and
no sound is produced when
POWER switch is turned on.

• Power supply cord is not connected.

• Check that the cord is plugged in.

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Power indicator lights but no
sound is produced.

• Speaker cords not properly connected.
• INPUT SELECTOR knob or P. DIRECT

switch is not set to proper position.

• VOLUME control knob turned down.

• Connect securely.
• Set to the proper position.

• Set to an appropriate level.

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Common problems arising when listening to the

CD, records, tapes, and FM broadcasts, etc.

Sound is not produced from one
side only.

• Speaker cords not properly connected.
• Input cords not are properly connected.
• Left/right balance improperly adjusted.

• Connect securely.
• Connect securely.
• Adjust the BALANCE control knob.

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Volume level is different when
listening to tuner and records.

• Tuner or record output is different.

• Adjust the tuner output to the

turntable’s output (if the tuner is
equipped with an output control).

Positions of instruments inverted
for stereo sources.

• Left and right speakers or input cords

the inverted.

• Check the left/right connections.

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Booming sound produced when
playing records.

• Turntable’s ground wire is not

connected.

• Input cords are not properly

connected to PHONO terminals.

• Influence from a TV or VCR near the

turntable.

• Connect securely.

• Connect securely.

• Change the position of installation.

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Howling produced when volume is
turned up while playing records.

• Turntable and speaker systems are too

close.

• Floor is soft and vibrates easily.

• Move speaker systems as far away as

possible.

• Use cushions to absorb the vibrations

transmitted from the floor to the
speakers.  If the turntable does not
include insulators, use audio
insulators, available in stores.

Sound is distorted.

• Stylus pressure is too light.
• Dirt on tip of stylus.
• Defective cartridge.

• Apply proper pressure.
• Check the tip of the stylus.
• Replace the cartridge.



This unit is not operated properly
when remote control unit is used.

• Batteries are dead.
• Remote control unit is too far from

this unit.

• Obstacle between this unit and

remote control unit.

• Different button is being pressed.

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and 

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ends of battery is inserted in

reverse.

• Replace with new batteries.
• Move closer.

• Remove obstacle.

• Press the proper button.
• Insert batteries properly.

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Problems occurring when playing records.

Remote control unit.

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Troubleshooting

Check the following before assuming there is a problem with the set.

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Summary of Contents for PMA-1500AE

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Page 6: ...rding 10 Copy from one tape to another 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications 12 Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton q Operating instructions 1 w...

Page 7: ...knob or connect components to the input terminals Muting of PRE OUT terminals and SPEAKER terminals The PRE OUT terminals and SPEAKER terminals include a muting circuit Because of this the output sign...

Page 8: ...ive or erratic if the infrared remote control sensor on the amplifier is exposed to strong light or if there are obstructions between the remote control unit and the sensor In case you operate a VCR T...

Page 9: ...the knob to the right If the volume on the left side is too low turn the knob to the left This will achieve an even balance on the left and right sides y VOLUME control knob This knob controls the ov...

Page 10: ...This switch is set according to the type of player cartridge to be used Set this switch to MM or MC according to the type of cartridge used on your turntable NOTE This terminal is used to reduce noise...

Page 11: ...o the OFF position after turning the power off from the remote control unit and then set back to the ON STANDBY position the PMA 1500AE is set to the operating mode AMP block FUNCTION button section U...

Page 12: ...Insert the core wires entirely then turn the terminal clockwise to tighten it Protective Circuit This set is equipped with a high speed protective circuit This circuit protects the internal circuitry...

Page 13: ...Power amplifier Subwoofer Power supply cord LINE OUT LINE OUT LINE OUT LINE IN LINE IN LINE IN REC LINE OUT PB SPEAKER SYSTEM BI WIRING When bi wiring with bi wireable speakers connect the mid and hig...

Page 14: ...mode in a few seconds 2 Checking connections POWER PHONES BASS TREBLE BALANCE VOLUME REC OUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR P DIRECT SOURCE DIRECT MUTING TUNER PRESET DVD AUX CD TUNER TAPE 2 MD TAPE 1 CD R...

Page 15: ...the recording condition 2 Copy from one tape to another To copy from TAPE 1 CD R to TAPE 2 MD set the REC OUT SELECTOR knob to TAPE 1 1 2 To copy from TAPE 2 MD to TAPE 1 CD R set the REC OUT SELECTO...

Page 16: ...equipped with an output control Positions of instruments inverted for stereo sources Left and right speakers or input cords the inverted Check the left right connections 8 Booming sound produced when...

Page 17: ...0 84 V Input CD 125 mV 2 OVERALL CHARACTERISTICS SN Ratio IHF A Network PHONO input terminals short circuited MM 89 dB at 5 mV input input terminals short circuited MC 74 dB at 0 5 mV input SOURCE DI...

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