User Guide
Remote control does not function properly
– Batteries exhausted/ 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
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 aerial
indication
– CD badly scratched or dirty
• Replace/ clean CD, see Maintenance
– Laser lens steamed up
•Wait until lens has cleared
– CD-R/CD-RW is blank/ not finalized
• Use a finalized CD-R(W)
– CD-ROM disc inserted/
CD contains non-audio files
• Use CD Audio discs/MP3-CD only/
press ∞ or § once or more to skip to a CD audio
track instead of the data files
Note:
Make sure the CD is not encoded with Copyright
protection technologies, as some do not con-
form to the Compact Disc standard.
The disc skips tracks
– Disc damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean disc
–
SHUF
or
PROG
is active
• Switch off
SHUF
/
PROG
Note:
For a disc with CD Audio tracks and MP3 files,
the MP3 files may be unplayable, depending on
the encoding software.
Sound skips during MP3 playback
–MP3 file made at compression level exceeding
320kbps
• Use a lower compression level to record CD tracks
into MP3 format
– Disc damaged or dirty
• Replace or clean disc
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
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 guarantee.
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 centre.
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