Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

What to do

 

 

 

 

Sound, but no picture

• Make sure the TV is on.

 

 

• When playing a DVD or other video source, make sure the TV is set to the correct video

 

 

input.

 

 

 

 

Remote control is

• Check batteries and their polarity (+ and –). See “Replacing the remote control batteries”

 

inconsistent or does not

on page 53.

 

work

• Point the remote control at the media center.

 

 

 

 

Radio does not work

• Make sure antennas are connected properly.

 

or has poor reception

• Move AM antenna at least 20 inches (50 cm) from the media center.

 

 

• Adjust antenna position to improve reception.

 

 

• AM antenna must be upright.

 

 

• Move antennas farther from TV or other electronic equipment.

 

 

• You may be in an area of weak signal coverage.

 

 

 

 

DVD or CD does not

• Check to see if the Play symbol in the display is lit.

 

play

• After pressing the CD/DVD button, wait a few seconds before pressing Play.

 

 

• Make sure the disc is properly inserted (label-side up).

 

 

• Eject the disc and try loading it again.

 

 

• There may be dirt or dust on the disc. Clean the disc. See “Cleaning discs” on page 52.

 

 

• The disc may be defective. Try another disc.

 

 

• Make sure region codes for both the DVD and player match. See “Check for region code

 

 

compatibility” page 5.

 

 

 

 

FM sound is distorted

• Adjust antenna position to reduce interference.

 

 

 

 

Sound is distorted

• Make sure speaker cables are not damaged and the connections are secure.

 

 

• Reduce the output level from any external audio devices connected to the music center.

 

 

• Reduce the input level setting for the connected device in the system menu.

 

 

 

 

Picture is black and

• Check the video cable connections.

 

white or rolling

• Check the Video Format setting and change to appropriate setting (NTSC or PAL).

 

 

See “Video options” on page 47.

 

 

 

 

You forgot your

• Enter the password 2673 to access the parental controls and create a new password.

 

password

 

 

 

 

Customer service

For additional help in solving problems, contact Bose® Customer Service. Refer to the address list included in the carton.

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