E-8
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the
simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the
power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. When taking the service, the RX-E100
/CDX-E100 may be needed. For details, contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
Troubleshooting
There is an influence of strong external
noise (lightning, excessive static
electricity, etc.) or a misoperation was
performed while using the unit.
Slack tape wrapped around pinch roller.
Erasure prevention tab is broken off.
Head is dirty.
Head is dirty.
Tape is worn.
Tape encoded with DOLBY NR B/C is
played back with the unit’s DOLBY NR
OFF or vice versa.
Tape encoded with DOLBY NR B is
played back with the unit’s DOLBY NR C
or vice versa.
Head is dirty.
Head is dirty.
Head has become magnetized.
Tape is worn.
Slack tape coming out of cassette shell.
Tape is worn.
System cable is not connected.
Silent gaps between tracks are too short.
Excessively soft passages in the middle of
selections.
Conversation, or noise, etc. is recorded.
Turn the unit off and disconnect the AC power
cord from the wall outlet. After about 30 seconds
have passed, connect the power and try again.
Take up slack with a pencil before using.
Replace tape or cover erasure prevention hole with
adhesive tape.
Clean heads.
Clean heads.
Replace the tape.
Select an appropriate DOLBY NR type. The same
noise reduction type should be used both on
recording and playback.
Clean heads.
Clean heads.
Demagnetize heads with head eraser.
Replace the tape.
Take up slack by turning reels with a pencil.
Replace the tape.
Connect the unit and the RX-E100 / CDX-E100
with the system cable firmly.
The function of searching for the beginning of a
desired track does not operate unless the silent
gaps between tracks are at least four seconds long.
The unit does not work normally.
Tape does not move during
playback or recording.
Cannot record.
Sound is distorted or fades out.
Poor sound quality
Stereo balance is poor.
Excessive noise
Tape travel stops in middle of
playback or recording.
The CD synchronized recording
function does not work.
Cannot search for the beginning of
desired track of the tape
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REMEDY
