Technics SC-EH600 User Manual

Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can't fix the system as described below, or if something not here listed occurs, contact the
place of purchase. To install antennas, make adjustments and the sort, contact the place of purchase.
Problem Probable cause(s)
Suggested remedy
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Problems common to all systems
Humming is heard while
playing.
A power cord or fluorescent lamp is located
in the vicinity of cables.
Keep electric appliances away from the stereo.
Try plugging the cord in the other way.
Only one speaker is
emitting sound.
One of the wires of the speaker cord is
disconnected.
Connect the speaker cord correctly.
□
There is no sound when a
source is being played.
The (+) and (-) wire of the speaker cords are
shorted.
Switch the system to the standby mode, and
reconnect the speaker cords so that they are
not shorted. Then switch on the power.
■
“U70” appears on the
display.
Hat cables are not connected steadily.
Connect the flat cable steadily.
When the "U70" display is not cleared after the
flat cable have been connected properly, the
unit is damaged. Consult your dealer.
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While listening to FM broadcasts
There is a “rushing noise”
during a stereo broadcast
which is not audible during
a monaural broadcast.
The transmitting station is a long distance
away.
If you are using an indoor antenna, change to
an outdoor antenna.
9
You hear excessive noise
during a stereo broadcast,
and occasionally the sound
disappears.
The installation location and orientation of
the antenna are unsuitable.
The stereo indicator
flickers and does not light
completely.
The transmitting station is a long distance
away.
The power of the TV set or VCR is ON.
Try switching off the TV set or VCR.
The sound during a stereo
broadcast is highly
distorted.
There is a building or mountain nearby.
{Distortion is caused by interference between
the signal from the transmitting station
(direct wave) and the signal reflected from
the building or mountain (reflected wave).}
Use a high-grade outdoor antenna, and install
it in a good location, height, and orientation for
reception.
9
While listening to AM broadcasts
You hear an unusual beat
sound.
You are using the system at the same time
you are playing a TV set.
Switch off the TV set, or use the system further
away from it.
H
You hear a low-frequency
hum.
The antenna wire is too close to the flat
cables/power cord.
Move the antenna away from the flat cables/
power cord.
H
The correct frequency can
not be received.
Frequency step is set to 10 kHz.
Hold down the TUNER/BAND button for
about 3 seconds (change frequency step to
9 kHz).
H
When there is a television set nearby
The picture on the TV
disappears or stripes
appear on the screen.
The location and orientation of the antenna
are incorrect.
If you are using an indoor antenna, change to
an outdoor antenna.
9
The TV antenna wire is too close to the
system.
Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from
the system.
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Technics SC-EH600 Specifications

General

Brand	Technics
Model	SC-EH600
Category	Stereo System
Language	English