TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the unit fails to perform as described in these Operating
Instructions, check the following guide.
GENERAL
There is no sound.
● Is the AC cord connected properly?
● 1sthere a bad connection? (+ page 4)
● Was an incorrect function button pressed?
Sound is emitted from one speaker only.
● Is the other speaker disconnected?
Sound becomes inaudible suddenly.
+
The protection circuit was activated due to an internal heat
build-up. Turn of the power, make sure there is sufficient
clearance behind the ventilation openings on the rear, and
leave the system until it cools down.
An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs, or an error
message appears.
+
Reset the system as stated below.
TUNER SECTION
There is constant, wave-like static.
● Is the antenna connected properly? (+ page 5)
● Is the signal weak?
+ Connect an outdoor antenna,
The reception contains noise interferences or the sound is
distorted.
● Is the system picking up external noise or multipath distortion?
+ Change the orientation of the antenna.
+ Move the system away from other electrical appliances.
CD PLAYER SECTION
The CD player does not play.
● Is the disc correctly inserted? (+ page 11)
● Is the disc dirty? (+ page 29)
● Is the lens affected by condensation?
+ Wait approximately one hour and try again.
To reset
If an unusual condition occurs in the display window, reset the
system as follows.
1 Press the POWER button to turn off the power,
2 Press the POWER button to turn the power back on while
pressing the
■ button, Everything stored in memory after
purchase is canceled.
If the power cannot be turned off in step 1 because of a
malfunction, reset by disconnecting the AC cord and repeat step
2.
MD RECORDER SECTION
The MD recorder cannot be operated.
● Is there a disc inside the CD player/MD recorder unit ?
+ Insert a disc.
● Is the lens affected by condensation?
+ Wait approximately one hour and try again.
Sound is noisy.
● Is the system placed close to an object with a strong magnetic
field such as a television?
+ Move the system away from the television.
Sound is intermittent.
● Is the system placed on an unstable surface with a lot of
vibration?
+ Place the system on a stable surface with no vibration.
Recording is not possible.
● Is digital recording attempted from a source other than a CD?
● Is a prerecorded disc inserted?
+ Change to a recordable disc.
● Is the disc protected by the record-protected tab on the disc?
(+ page 16)
A hole CD or a hole track of a CD is not recorded onto an
MD.
+
An MD error or CD error has occurred during recording and
the recording has stopped, Erase uncompleted recording
and repeat the recording procedure from scratch.
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