Reference

Replacing the remote control batteries

Replace the batteries when the remote control stops operating or its range seems reduced. Alkaline batteries are recommended.

1.Slide open the battery compartment on the back of the remote (Figure 18).

2.Insert four AAA or IEC-LR3 1.5V batteries, or the equivalent, as shown. Match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – markings inside the compartment.

3.Slide the battery compartment cover back into place.

Figure 18

Installing the remote

AAA batteries (4)

 

control batteries

+

 

+

+

 

+

 

 

 

Battery

 

 

compartment

 

 

Battery

 

 

compartment

 

 

cover

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

Problem

What to do

 

 

System doesn’t do any-

• Make sure the power connector is inserted securely into the media center, the power

thing

 

cord is inserted securely into the Acoustimass® module, and the power pack and power

 

 

cord are plugged fully into operating AC wall outlets.

 

• Be sure to select a source (CD/DVD, AM/FM, etc.).

 

• Unplug the media center power supply for 60 seconds, then reconnect it. This allows the

 

 

unit to reset itself after a power surge or power interruption.

 

 

 

No sound

Increase the volume.

 

• Check to see if MUTE is lit on the display. If it is, press the Mute button on the remote

 

 

control to unmute the sound.

 

• Make sure the audio input cable is firmly seated in the media center SPEAKER ZONE 1

 

 

jack and the multi-pin connector on the other end is firmly seated in the Acoustimass

 

 

module AUDIO INPUT jack.

 

Check speaker connections.

 

• Turn the media center off for 60 seconds, then on again, to restore communication

 

 

between the media center and the speakers.

 

• Check the connections for any external components. Make sure to select the correct

 

 

source for the desired input.

 

• Be sure the disc is placed correctly, label-side up, in the CD tray.

 

• Connect the FM and AM antennas.

 

• Make sure that the power switch on the Acoustimass module is set to ON (I).

 

 

 

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