Marantz CDR300 manual Troubleshooting, Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Warning!

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the unit yourself. That will cause a safety hazard and void the warranty.

No Power

•Check that the Power switch on the back of the CDR300 is in the in ON position.

•If the STANDBY light is lit, slide the POWER switch to the right.

•Check that the power cord is plugged in correctly.

•Switch the Power switch on the back of the unit OFF and then back ON.

No sound

•Check audio connections.

•Check position of level control (LINE OUT for attached amplifier speaker system, PHONE/ SPEAKER LEVEL for internal speaker or head- phones).

Amplified sound is distorted

•Check that LINE OUT is not connected to a Phone input.

•Check that the disc is not defective (try another disc.)

Play will not start

•Check that the disc is inserted correctly.

•Check that the disc is not defective (try another disc.)

Remote control does not work

•Check that the REMOTE EXT./INT. switch is at INT.

•Point the infrared remote at the remote sensor.

•Check/replace batteries.

Recording is distorted

•Check/lower recording level.

•Check for a defective disc by trying another disc.

Will not record

•Check/clean the disc.

•Check that the disc is recordable.

•Check that the right input source is selected.

•Check that the disc is not defective. Clean the disc or try another disc.

Disc problems
Display message	Description
DATA/DISC ERROR	Disc is not an audio CD.
DISC ERROR	Corrupt or out of specifications disc.
OPC ERROR	Optimum Power Calibration (OPC) failure. Disc problem, use new disc.
REC ERROR	Recording interrupted as a result of transport failure due to shock or a bad
	sector of the recordable disc.

Maintenance

•Clean the CDR300 with a soft, slightly dampened lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents as they may have a corrosive effect.

•Do not expose the CDR300, batteries or CDs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight).

•The lens may cloud over when the CDR300 is suddenly moved from cold to warm surroundings. It is not possible to play a CD then. Leave the CDR300 in a warm environment until the moisture evaporates.

•Always keep the tray closed to avoid dust on the lens.

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