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TROUBLESHOOTING
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair.
If you are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this would invalidate the warranty.
| PROBLEM |
| POSSIBLE CAUSE | REMEDY |
Set does not react to operation | – | Electrostatic discharge. | • Switch off the set, disconnect |
of any button. |
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| the power plug, then reconnect |
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| after a few seconds. |
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Display does not function | – | Electrostatic discharge. | • Switch off the set, disconnect |
properly. |
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| the power plug, then reconnect |
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| after a few seconds. |
| – Set runs on batteries. | • Switch to AC power. | |
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No sound. | – VOLUME is not adjusted. | • Adjust the VOLUME. | |
| – Headphones are connected. | • Disconnect headphones. | |
| – | Batteries are dead. | • Insert fresh batteries. |
| – | Batteries are incorrectly | • Insert the batteries correctly. |
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| inserted. |
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| – Power cord is not securely | • Connect the power cord | |
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| connected. | properly. |
Bad sound. | – Unsuitable speakers are used. | • Use supplied speakers. | |
| – | Batteries are dead. | • Replace batteries. |
No sound on left or right side. | – Speaker wrongly connected. | • Connect speaker properly. | |
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Reversed left and right sound. | – Speakers are wrongly | • Connect speakers properly, L to | |
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| connected. | left, R to right. |
Severe radio hum or noise. | – | Set too close to TV, VCR or | • Increase the distance. |
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| computer. |
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Poor radio reception. | – Weak radio signal. | • FM: aim and extend the | |
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| external antenna for best |
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| reception; |
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| • AM: rotate the entire set. |
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Poor cassette sound quality. | – Dust and dirt on the heads, | • Clean the heads, etc. See | |
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| capstan or pressure roller. | Maintenance. |
Recording does not work. | – Cassette tab(s) may be broken | • Put a piece of cellophane tape | |
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| out. | over the missing tab space. |
CD playback does not work. | – | CD is badly scratched or dirty. | • Replace or clean the CD. See |
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| Maintenance. |
| – No CD inserted. | • Insert CD. | |
| – CD inserted upside down. | • Insert CD with printed side | |
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| facing up. |
| – | CD player lens is steamed up. | • Wait until lens is clear. |
The CD skips tracks. | – CD is damaged or dirty. | • Replace or clean the CD. | |
| – PROGRAM/SHUFFLE is active. | • Switch off the | |
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| PROGRAM/SHUFFLE function. |
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