TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate
the guarantee.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before takeing the set for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
No sound / no power -VOLUME is not adjusted
•Adjust the VOLUME
- Headphones are connected
• Disconnect headphones
- Speakers are not or wrongly connected • Check speaker connection
- Mains cable is not securely connected
• Connect the mains cable properly
-Batteries are exhausted
•Replace batteries
-Batteries are incorrectly inserted
• Insert the batteries correctly
-Changing over from mains to battery
• Pull out the power plug from the
supply without removing the plug
unit's AC MAINS inlet
No reaction to
- Electrostatic discharge
• Disconnect the set from power supply
operation of any keys
reconnect it after a few seconds
Poor radio reception -Weak radio antenna signal
•Aim the antenna for optimum
reception:
- FM/SW: incline and rotate telescopic
antenna
- AM/MW/LW: rotate the entire set
- Interference caused by the vicinity of
• Keep the radio away from electrical
electrical equipment like TVs, video
recorders, computers, engines, etc.
equipment
no d ISC
or
-The CD is badly scratched or dirty
• Replace or clean the CD, see
Error
indication
maintenance
-No CD is inserted
•Inserta CD
-The CD is inserted upside down
• Insert a CD with label upwards
-The laser lens is steamed up
•Wait until the lens has cleared of
The CD skips tracks
-The CD is damaged or dirty
-shuffle or program is active
•Replace or clean the CD
• Switch off shuffle or program play
Poor cassette sound
quality
- Dust and dirt on the heads, capstan
or pressure roller
- Use of not suited cassette types
(METALorCHROME)
-Clean the heads, capstan and pressure
roller, see maintenance
• Only use NORMAL cassettes for
recording
Recording does not
work
- Cassette tab[s) may be broken out
the missing tab space
•Apply a piece of adhesive tape over
Remote control does
not function properly
- Batteries are incorrectly inserted
-Batteries are exhausted
-Distance to the set is too large
• Insert the batteries correctly
•Replace batteries
•Reduce the distance
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