TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock! Under no circumstances should you try to
repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
Remote control does not function properly/
cannot turn on the set
– Set is switched off
• Press y button on the set to switch on (See note:
remote control)
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
– Distance/ angle between the set too large
• Reduce the distance/ angle
No sound /power
– Volume not adjusted
• Adjust the VOLUME
– Power cord not securely connected
• Connect the AC power cord properly
– Batteries dead/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
– Headphones connected to the set
• Disconnect headphones
Severe radio hum or noise
– Electrical interference: set too close to TV, VCR or
computer
• Increase the distance
Poor radio reception
– Weak radio signal
• FM: Adjust the FM telescopic antenna
Environmental information
We have done our best to reduce the packaging and make it easy to separate into 3 materials: cardboard,
expandable polystyrene, polyethylene.
Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe
the local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging, dead batteries and old equipment.
Poor cassette sound quality
– Dust and dirt on the heads, etc.
• Clean deck parts, see Maintenance
– Use of incompatible cassette types
(METAL or CHROME)
• Only use NORMAL (IEC I) for recording
Recording does not work
– Cassette tab(s) may be broken
• Apply adhesive tape over the missing tab space
– CD badly scratched or dirty
• Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance
– Laser lens steamed up
• Wait until lens has cleared
indication
– CD-R(W) is blank/ not finalized
• Use a finalized CD-R(W)
indication
– CD-ROM disc inserted/
CD contains non-audio files
• Use CD Audio discs only/
press ∞ or § once or more to skip to a CD audio
track instead of the data files
The CD skips tracks
– CD damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean CD
– SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active
• Switch off SHUFFLE / PROGRAM
indication