SL-50C, SL-40C

GENERAL

No power.

  • Is the AC power supply cord plugged in?
    ⇒ Plug the AC power supply cord in firmly.

There is power but no sound, sound is weak or abnormal, loud and with distorted sound quality.

  • Are device connections and PHONO or LINE output terminal connections correct?
    ⇒ Connect the PHONO output terminals with the amplifier's PHONO input terminals.
    ⇒ Connect the LINE output terminals to the amplifier's external input terminals.
  • Check the setting of the "PHONO" - "LINE" switch.

Left and right sounds are reversed.

  • Are the stereo connection cable connections to the amplifier or receiver reversed?
    ⇒ Double check all connections.
  • Are connections of the head shell's lead wires to the cartridge terminals correct?
    ⇒ Double check all connections.

Low, continuous sound (humming or buzzing sound), noise or popping sound is heard during play.

  • Are there other appliances or their AC power supply cord near the stereo connection cable?
    ⇒ Separate the appliances and their AC power supply cord from this unit.
  • Is the earth lead connected?
    ⇒ When connecting the PHONO output terminals, correctly connect the PHONO earth lead.
  • Is the "PHONO" - "LINE" switch set to "LINE" when using PHONO output terminals?
    ⇒ Set the "PHONO" - "LINE" switch to "PHONO".
  • Are cables connected to PHONO output terminals and PHONO earth terminal when using LINE output terminals?
    ⇒ Disconnect the cables.

The indicator on the speed select button [33] or [45] blinks.

  • Perform the following operations when the indicator on the speed select button [33] or [45] blinks.
    The symptom may be improved.
  1. Press [ ] to OFF.
  2. Pull out the power plug, wait for three seconds or more, and then insert the plug again.
  3. Press [ ] to turn the unit on and press [START·STOP] to rotate the turntable.
  • If the indicator on the speed select button blinks again, check which one is blinking and contact our service representative.