TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem | Solution |
System doesn’t turn on | • Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet. |
| • Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in. |
| • Check the outlet by plugging in another device. |
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No sound | • Adjust volume setting. |
| • Check for proper connection of speaker wires. |
| • Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: RADIO, CD, TAPE. |
| • Make sure volume is not muted. To deactivate, press MUTE on the |
| remote. |
Poor radio reception | • Make sure FM antenna is connected and properly oriented. |
| • Rotate external AM loop antenna to achieve better AM reception. |
| • Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers, |
| vacuum cleaners, and fluorescent lights. |
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CD doesn’t play | • Make sure the tray contains a disc. |
| • Make sure that discs’ labels are facing up. |
| • Make sure that Pause mode is not activated. |
| • Make sure CD function is selected. |
CD sound skips | • Clean the disc (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”). |
| • Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage. |
| • Check for vibration or shock that may affect the CD player. Move system |
| if necessary. |
CD buttons won’t respond | • Switch the function from CD to Tuner or Tape, and then switch back to |
| CD. |
CD player won’t change discs | • Switch the function from CD to Tuner or Tape, and then switch back to CD. |
when DISC SKIP is pressed. |
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Distorted or noisy recordings | • Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary. |
| • Demagnetize recording head (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”). |
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Remote control doesn’t work | • Make sure the audio system is plugged into a working AC outlet. |
| • Make sure that the batteries are correctly installed in the remote |
| control. |
| • Make sure batteries in the remote are okay. Replace weak batteries. |
| • Point the remote directly at the front of the unit while pressing the |
| buttons. |
| • Move closer to the unit with the remote control. |
| • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the |
| unit. |
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