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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 18 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 15 if you reside in Canada.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 4.
Common problems
DANSK
Although the unit is in standby mode, the display lights up and changes continuously.
No sound.
Sound stops.
Sound is unfixed, reversed or comes from one speaker only.
Humming heard during play.
“ERROR” is displayed.
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“F61” is displayed.
Turn off the demo function. 5
If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically. $
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.
Check the speaker connections. 4
An AC power supply cord or fl uorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords away from this unit’s cables.
Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
You plugged the AC power supply cord in for the fi rst time or there was a power failure recently. Set the time. $
Check and correct the speaker cords connection. 4
If this does not fi x the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
Listening to the radio
Noise is heard. | Use an outdoor antenna. 4 |
The stereo indicator flickers or doesn’t light. |
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Sound is distorted. |
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A beat sound is heard. | Turn the TV off or separate it from the unit. |
A low hum is heard during AM broadcast. | Separate the antenna from other cables and cords. |
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FRANÇAIS
When there is a television set nearby
The picture on the TV disappears or | The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna, |
stripes appear on the screen. | change to an outdoor antenna. |
| The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the TV set from the unit. |
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Using the cassette deck
Poor quality sound. | Clean the heads. & |
Recording is not possible. | If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. " |
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Playing discs
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The display is wrong or play won’t start.
The total number of tracks displayed differs each time the same disc is inserted. Unusual sound is heard.
The disc may be upside down. ! Wipe the disc.
Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or
Condensation may have formed inside the unit due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait for about an hour for it to clear and try again.
The disc may be scratched, or its data may be defective. Replace the disc.
The disc was incompletely formatted. Use the recording equipment to fully format the disc before recording.
The unit cannot display the remaining play time for variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.
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Disc trays
Disc tray(s) cannot open. | Press [y/I, POWER] to release the jammed tray(s) as the unit will switch off. Switch it on again and |
“CHGR ERR ” is displayed. | the tray(s) will initialize to the previous tray(s) condition. |
| If this still does not fi x the problem, please consult the dealer. |
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Remote control
Remote control doesn’t work. | Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. 5 |
| Replace the batteries if they are worn. |
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Memory reset (Initialization)
When the following situations occur, refer to the instructions below to reset the memory:
•There is no response when buttons are pressed.
•You want to clear and reset the memory contents.
To reset memory
1 Disconnect the AC power supply cord. (Wait at least 3 minutes before proceeding to step 2)
2 While pressing and holding down [y/I, POWER] on the main unit, reconnect the AC power supply cord. “– – – – – – – –
3Release [y/I, POWER].
All the settings are returned to the factory preset. You will need to reset the memory items.
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