If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair.
Do not open the set as there is a risk of electric shock.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
WARNING:
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this will invalidate the
guarantee.
– Problem
•Solution
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
–Mains lead not securely connected
•Connect the AC mains lead properly
–Batteries exhausted/ incorrectly inserted
• Insert (fresh) batteries correctly
–Headphones connected to the set
•Disconnect headphones
–Electrostatic discharge/interference
•Unplug the set. If batteries inserted, remove
batteries from the battery compartment. Press and
hold STANDBY
y
on the set for 10 seconds, then
re-plug / replace battery supply, and try activating
the set again
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
–No CD inserted
• Insert a suitable disc
– 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)
The CD skips tracks
– CD damaged or dirty
•Replace or clean CD
– SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active
• Switch off SHUFFLE / PROGRAM
Sound skips during MP3 playback
–MP3 file made at compression level exceeding
320 kbps.
•Use a lower compression level to record CD tracks
into MP3 format.
–Disc damaged or dirty.
•Replace or clean disc.
Cannot play/ find desired MP3 titles
–Wrong file extension used and/ or filename
unsuitable text characters used.
•Make sure the file names are typed in English text
characters and that the MP3 files end with .mp3