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Troubleshooting
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Volume is too weak or too loud.
The cartridge setting of the amplifier or phono equalizer is
incorrect.
Set the cartridge setting of the amplifier or phono equalizer
correctly for the type of cartridge that you’re using (MM or
MC).
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The audio output select switch is set incorrectly.
Set the audio output select switch correctly for the device
that is connected.
Something is wrong with the
left/right balance of the sound.
The unit is tilted.
Place the unit on a level location.
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Playback speed is wrong.
The speed setting is incorrect.
Set the 33/45 (speed) setting correctly. This unit does not
support playback of SP records (78 rpm).
Hum is audible.
The RCA stereo cable is not connected correctly.
Connect the RCA stereo cable correctly.
The head shell is not firmly secured to the tone arm.
Use the lock nut to firmly secure the head shell to the tone
arm.
Skips occur.
Noise occurs.
The sound is distorted.
The stylus pressure is not adjusted correctly.
Set the counter weight markings to the stylus pressure
specified for the cartridge.
The record is scratched or warped.
Do not used scratched or warped records.
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The record is dirty.
Use a commercially available record cleaner to clean the
record.
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The record is statically charged.
Use an anti-static brush to remove the static charge.
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The stylus is dirty.
Remove the dirt from the stylus.
The stylus is worn down.
Replace the stylus.
The unit is placed in a location that is subject to vibration.
Place the unit in a level location that is not subject to
vibration.
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Feedback occurs.
The unit is too close to the speakers.
Locate the unit farther away from the speakers.
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The playback volume is too high.
Adjust the volume of the amplifier.
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