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Yamaha RX-596 receiver input selector switch problem
I have a Yamaha RX-596 stereo receiver, which has small ?servo motors
that enable remote control of both the volume control and the source input (phono, cd, tape, etc) selector switch knob. The ?servo motor or its circuitry which moves the source selector knob seems to have a problem: it often bypasses the chosen position, or it shimmys and never settles to its correct position. When I operate the knob by hand (rather than with the remote) I can put it in its correct place but sometimes the LED display showing CD of FM or Phono will lag or flicker. It seems to me that there is some bad connection somewhere, or an offset between the servo control postition and the rotary contacts. The switch and its motor circuitry are fairly easy to get at inside the receiver cabinet, so I am considering at least pulling the cabinet off and having a look and possibly reparing it mysefl - if this is at all possible? Any ideas on experiences with a similar problem and what it might be would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Larry Gagnon |
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Yamaha RX-596 receiver input selector switch problem
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... I have a Yamaha RX-596 stereo receiver, which has small ?servo motors that enable remote control of both the volume control and the source input (phono, cd, tape, etc) selector switch knob. The ?servo motor or its circuitry which moves the source selector knob seems to have a problem: it often bypasses the chosen position, or it shimmys and never settles to its correct position. When I operate the knob by hand (rather than with the remote) I can put it in its correct place but sometimes the LED display showing CD of FM or Phono will lag or flicker. It seems to me that there is some bad connection somewhere, or an offset between the servo control postition and the rotary contacts. The switch and its motor circuitry are fairly easy to get at inside the receiver cabinet, so I am considering at least pulling the cabinet off and having a look and possibly reparing it mysefl - if this is at all possible? Any ideas on experiences with a similar problem and what it might be would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Larry Gagnon If its like the Arcam delta 290 and 290P on my file http://www.divdev.fsnet.co.uk/repair5.htm best of luck -- Diverse Devices, Southampton, England electronic hints and repair briefs , schematics/manuals list on http://home.graffiti.net/diverse:graffiti.net/ |
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Yamaha RX-596 receiver input selector switch problem
"N_Cook" wrote in message ... lagagnon wrote in message ... I have a Yamaha RX-596 stereo receiver, which has small ?servo motors that enable remote control of both the volume control and the source input (phono, cd, tape, etc) selector switch knob. The ?servo motor or its circuitry which moves the source selector knob seems to have a problem: it often bypasses the chosen position, or it shimmys and never settles to its correct position. When I operate the knob by hand (rather than with the remote) I can put it in its correct place but sometimes the LED display showing CD of FM or Phono will lag or flicker. It seems to me that there is some bad connection somewhere, or an offset between the servo control postition and the rotary contacts. The switch and its motor circuitry are fairly easy to get at inside the receiver cabinet, so I am considering at least pulling the cabinet off and having a look and possibly reparing it mysefl - if this is at all possible? Any ideas on experiences with a similar problem and what it might be would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Larry Gagnon I cant help you here except to say I have the same issue with my unit. It rarely does it though but still annoys the crap out of me. Mark |
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Yamaha RX-596 receiver input selector switch problem
"lagagnon" wrote in message ... I have a Yamaha RX-596 stereo receiver, which has small ?servo motors that enable remote control of both the volume control and the source input (phono, cd, tape, etc) selector switch knob. The ?servo motor or its circuitry which moves the source selector knob seems to have a problem: it often bypasses the chosen position, or it shimmys and never settles to its correct position. When I operate the knob by hand (rather than with the remote) I can put it in its correct place but sometimes the LED display showing CD of FM or Phono will lag or flicker. It seems to me that there is some bad connection somewhere, or an offset between the servo control postition and the rotary contacts. The switch and its motor circuitry are fairly easy to get at inside the receiver cabinet, so I am considering at least pulling the cabinet off and having a look and possibly reparing it mysefl - if this is at all possible? Any ideas on experiences with a similar problem and what it might be would be greatly appreciated. **Standard problem with this model and it's derivatives. Yamaha, like many companies, cut corners in places they shouldn't have. Instead if using gold plated contacts on the selector switch, they used a cheaper material. It oxidises and the switch is buggered. Replace it. Yamaha have seen the error of their ways and the replacement (Yamaha OEM) part will be gold plated (barely) and will last longer. Cleaning the switch, IME, is not a workable solution. I've fixed dozens of the things. -- Trevor Wilson www.rageaudio.com.au |
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Yamaha RX-596 receiver input selector switch problem
"Trevor Wilson" wrote in message ... "lagagnon" wrote in message ... I have a Yamaha RX-596 stereo receiver, which has small ?servo motors that enable remote control of both the volume control and the source input (phono, cd, tape, etc) selector switch knob. The ?servo motor or its circuitry which moves the source selector knob seems to have a problem: it often bypasses the chosen position, or it shimmys and never settles to its correct position. When I operate the knob by hand (rather than with the remote) I can put it in its correct place but sometimes the LED display showing CD of FM or Phono will lag or flicker. It seems to me that there is some bad connection somewhere, or an offset between the servo control postition and the rotary contacts. The switch and its motor circuitry are fairly easy to get at inside the receiver cabinet, so I am considering at least pulling the cabinet off and having a look and possibly reparing it mysefl - if this is at all possible? Any ideas on experiences with a similar problem and what it might be would be greatly appreciated. **Standard problem with this model and it's derivatives. Yamaha, like many companies, cut corners in places they shouldn't have. Instead if using gold plated contacts on the selector switch, they used a cheaper material. It oxidises and the switch is buggered. Replace it. Yamaha have seen the error of their ways and the replacement (Yamaha OEM) part will be gold plated (barely) and will last longer. Cleaning the switch, IME, is not a workable solution. I've fixed dozens of the things. -- Trevor Wilson www.rageaudio.com.au Except that the improved replacement switch may well not be available anymore. I have run into this obstacle personally. A skilled tech can remove and service the switch, but it's a really tricky procedure. It is difficult to remove, and the switch itself is constructed like several VCR mode switches in a larger housing complete with the motor ass'y. One slip or incorrect re-assembly, and you're hosed. Mark Z. |
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