Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the pro- blem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some ol the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of authorized service centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your Technics dealer for instructions.
(In U.S.A. consult MSC Authorized Servicenters for detailed instruc- tions.)
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Changer will not play.The disc(s) or other foreign object(s) has fallen inside of the changer.
Moisture has condensed in the changer.
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• Open the loading drawer, then remove the object. |
• Switch ON and allow the changer to dry out for |
about one hour before using the changer. |
The disc In the changer does not play.
A certain music passage can't be played correctly.
These is noise from the tuner or disturbance on the TV screen.
The disc is upside down.
The disc is dirty.
The disc is scratched.
The disc is warped.
The disc is not within specified standards. The disc is dirty.
The disc is scratched.
Caused by
• Be sure the label is facing upward. |
• Wipe it with a soft cloth. |
• Replace the disc with a new disc. |
• Exchange the disc for another one. |
• Wipe the disc with a soft cloth. |
• Replace the disc with a new one. |
• Use the changer farther away from the tuner or |
TV. |
• If the tuner's or TV'santenna is the indoor type, |
use an outdoor one. |
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Remote | control | does not | The batteries | are dead. |
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• | Program | a track. |
• Turn the power switch OFF and then back ON | ||
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| However, if the loading drawer is fully open, take | |
| out the compact discs (1 or 2) and then turn the | |
| power switch OFF and then back ON again. | |
• Replace batteries with new ones. | ||
• | Remove | the obstruction. |
• Reinsert batteries so that the polarities are cor- | ||
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Product Service
Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourself.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Product information
For product service, product information or assistance in product operation, refer to the servicenter directory.
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