Problems ?, Problem Probable Cause Remedy

PROBLEMS ?

Basic problem-solving with a CD player is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following examples:

Problem	Probable Cause	Remedy

No power when POWER	Power plug is not inserted	Plug in securely fully into rear
button is pressed		socket

No playback when disc is	Disc is loaded with label side	Re-load with label side up
loaded, “NO DISC” displayed	down

No audio output, or too low	Connection to rest of stereo	Check connections
level output	system is incorrect

Sound is severely distorted,	CD player audio lead is	Re-connect lead to auxiliary
and volume control needs to be	connected to phono input	sockets or other “line level”
turned down very low	sockets of the amplifier	amplifier input

Mistracking (sound jumping)	Player is receiving vibration or	Change position of player
	shock	away from loudspeakers

	Disc is dirty	Clean disc surface

Hum	Audio connector plug is not	Insert plug securely
	fully pushed in

	Connector cable is faulty	Check that the cable outer
		shield (screen) connection has
		not become damaged or
		detached inside the plug

Interference noise heard from	Player is positioned too near the	Keep a reasonable distance
radio tuner	tuner	between player and tuner, or
		switch off player power

Remote control does not work	Player’s POWER switch is set	Set switch to on
	to off

	One or more batteries fitted the	Insert batteries correctly
	wrong way round

	Batteries are flat	Change batteries – do not mix
		old and new ones

	Remote control is not pointed	Ensure there is no obstruction
	directly towards the front panel	between the remote control and
	of the player	player front

Remote control range has	Batteries are running out	Change batteries – do not mix
greatly reduced		old and new ones

Remember - the most vulnerable part of a CD playing system is the disc itself. The most likely cause of a disc not playing is that the disc itself is faulty, scratched or simply dirty. Never open the case of the A3.5 CD yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee. If none of the above actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer or Musical Fidelity service agent.

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