Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the system as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 6.
Common Problems
No sound. | Turn the volume up. |
| Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include shorting of the |
| positive and negative speaker wires, straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and |
| using the unit in a hot environment. |
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Sounds unfixed, reversed or | Check the speaker connections. 6 |
come from one speaker only. |
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Humming heard during play. | An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and leads away from this |
| unit’s cables. |
| If possible in your area, turn the AC mains lead’s plug or connector over to reverse the lead’s polarity. |
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“ERROR” is displayed. | Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. |
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“U70” is displayed. | Connect the flat cables firmly. If “U70” remains on the display, contact the dealer. |
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“F60” is displayed. | There is a problem with the amplifier. Consult your dealer. |
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“– | You plugged the AC mains lead in for the first time or there was a power failure recently. |
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The display starts up even after | The demonstration feature |
the unit is turned off. |
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The CD changer or CD player |
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The display is wrong or play won’t start.
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“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears on the display.
The disc may be upside down. 8, 9 Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard.
Condensation may have formed in the changer or player due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.
There is a problem with the CD mechanism. (A power failure may have occurred.)
The tray will open automatically. Remove the CD from the tray, and after ensuring there is no CD in the tray, close it. The unit will make the disc changing noises for a few moments and then it should operate normally.
Listening to the radio
References
Noise is heard.
The stereo indicator flickers or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.
The correct AM frequency can’t be tuned in.
Use an outdoor antenna. U
Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit.
Separate the antenna from other cables and leads.
Change the frequency step. Hold [TUNER/BAND] down for 10 seconds to change the step to 9 kHz.
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