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. | |
No sound | • | Adjust volume setting. |
| • Check for proper connection of speaker wires. | |
| • Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: TUNER, 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, | |
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| vacuum cleaners, and fluorescent lights. |
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 | |
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| necessary. |
Distorted or noisy recordings | • Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary. | |
| • Demagnetize recording head (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”). | |
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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