Technicolor - Thomson MS4300 manual Troubleshooting Tips, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting Tips

EN

Problem

Solution

System will

• Check power cord for a secure

not turn

connection.

on

• Unplug the unit for a moment,

 

and then plug into power

 

source again.

 

• Check the outlet by plugging in

 

another device.

No sound • Increase the volume setting.

•Check connection to speakers.

•Check that you have selected the appropriate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.

•Make sure mute is off.

•Make sure headphones are not plugged in.

Poor radio • Check antenna connection. reception • Move antenna.

•Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluorescent lights.

CD does • Check that CD is in the tray. not play • Check that CD label is facing up.

•Check that PAUSE mode is not on.

•Check that CD function is selected.

•Use CD lens cleaner.

•Clean the disc.

•Try another CD.

Distorted • Inspect the tape heads, clean it

or noisy if necessary. tape

recordings

Problem

Solution

CD sound

•

Clean the disc.

skips

•

Check disc for warping,

 

 

scratches, or other damage.

 

•

Check if something is causing

 

 

the system to vibrate. If so,

 

 

move the system.

 

•

Make sure the speakers are at

 

 

least 3 feet away or on a

 

 

different surface from the

 

 

main unit.

CD button

•

Switch to another function

will not

 

(TAPE, Tuner) and then back

respond, or

 

to CD.

does not

 

 

change

 

 

discs when

 

 

you press

 

 

DISC SKIP

 

 

Remote

•

Check that the batteries are

control

 

properly installed.

does not

•

Replace weak batteries.

work

•

Check the system is plugged

 

 

into power source.

 

•

Point the remote directly at

 

 

the system’s front panel.

 

•

Move closer to the system.

 

•

Remove any obstacles

 

 

between the remote and the

 

 

system.

 

 

 

Note:

In case of mal-function due to ESD issue, you need to un-plug the power cord from the AC mains, then re-insert the power cord to the AC mains for continue entertainment.

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Contents Thomson MS4300 EN For UK Only Safety InformationSee Marking on Bottom / Back of Product Important Battery Information Safety PrecautionsHeadset Safety Important InformationTable of Contents Getting Started InstallationEN Unpacking the system Back ViewGeneral Controls Main UnitFront View Top View Or Decreases or Increases volume Remote ControlDisplay Installing BatteriesSetting the Clock SettingsActivating the Timer Showing DemonstrationSound Features Important CD and mp3 Information CD PlayerPlay and Pause Discs EN Loading DiscsStop Playback Play and load simultaneously bySearching Through a CD Selecting a DiscCD Information RepeatPlaying a Program List EN Setting Up a CD ProgramDisplay Program List Edit Program ListRadio EN Tuning to an RDS Station Displaying RDS Station InformationRemote Only Selecting Tape Player Tape PlayerPlaying a Tape Tape CounterProblem Solution Troubleshooting TipsProblem Solution Maintenance

MS4300 specifications

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