MP3 audio track cannot be played back.

•Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

•The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3”.

•The data is not stored in MP3 format even though it has extension “.MP3”.

•The MP3 audio tracks in format other than MPEG 1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back.

•The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only.

•MP3 audio tracks in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back on this system.

MP3 audio tracks take longer time to play back than others.

•After the system reads all tracks on the discs, playback may take more time than usual if:

–the number of albums or tracks on the disc is very large.

–the album and track organization structure is very complex.

The album title, track title, ID3 tag and the CD-TEXT characters do not appear properly.

•Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

•The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2.

•The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follow:

–Upper cases (A to Z)

–Lower cases (a to z)

–Numbers (0 to 9)

–Symbols (< > * +, – / [ ] \ _)

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

The output from CD DIGITAL OUT jack is monaural.*

•Press MPX repeatedly until “m” disappears from the display.

When you turn m M clockwise or counterclockwise (or press m or M on the remote), “Not in Use” flashes in the display.*

•The CDG is played back. This is not a malfunction.

*MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only

Tuner

There is severe hum or noise. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display)

•Set the proper band and frequency (page 19).

•Connect the antenna properly (page 10).

•Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect an external antenna.

•The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.

•Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible.

•Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

•Set CD power manage function to “CD POWER OFF” (page 20).

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

•Press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until “MONO” disappears in the display.

Tape deckThe tape does not record or playback, or there is a decrease in sound level.

•The tape heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 49).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 49).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 49).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads” on page 49).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. (see “Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 49).

Troubleshooting

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