Troubleshooting (continued)

There is severe hum or noise.

•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.

The sound from the connected source is distorted.

•If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press FUNCTION, switch the display to “MD” (See “Connecting a VCR” on page 15).

“0:00” (or “12:00”) flashes in the display.

•A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again.

The timer does not function.

•Set the clock correctly.

DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press the TIMER SELECT button.

•Set the timer correctly. •Set the clock.

The remote does not function.

•There is an obstacle between the remote and the system.

•The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor.

•The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.

There is acoustic feedback.

•Decrease the volume level.

•Move the microphone away form the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.

The sound comes from the center speaker only (MHC-F250AV only).

•The source being played back is monaural. Press PRO LOGIC to turn off the Pro Logic mode.

There is no sound from the center speaker (MHC-F250AV only).

•Set the CENTER LEVEL to the appropriate level.

There is no sound from the rear speakers.

•Connect the left and right surround speakers correctly.

•Press SUR to turn on the surround effect. •(MHC-F250AV only) Set the REAR

LEVEL to the appropriate level. •(MHC-F250AV only) The software being

played back has limited sound effects. Check the volume with the test tone.

Sound lacks bass.

•Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are connected correctly.

CD Player

The CD will not play.

•Close the front cover.

•Check if the CD is correctly inserted in the slot.

•The CD is dirty.

•The CD is inserted label side down. •Moisture condensation has built up.

Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

Play does not start from the first track.

•The player is in program or shuffle mode. Press CONTINUE.

“–OVER–” is displayed.

•You have reached the end of the CD. Press and hold =/0 to return.

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