MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system your self, as this will invalidate the
warranty. Do not open the system as ther e is a risk of electric shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you
are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
Problem Solution
CD OPERATION
“UNREADABLE DISC
”
is displayed. – Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
– Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens
has cleared.
– Replace or clean the disc , see “Maintenance”.
– Use a finalised CD-RW or a correct MP3-CD
format disc .
“NO DISC” is displayed. – Insert a disc.
No picture on TV screen. – Connect the cable betw en the system and TV.
No colour on TV screen. – Change the system to the respective PAL or
NTSC setting.
Cannot adjust the TV system to – Remove the MP-3 CD from disc tr
ay 1 or press
PAL or NTSC. DISC CHANGE to select a non MP3 disc tray
RADIO RECEPTION
Radio reception is poor. – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or
connect an external antenna for better reception.
–
Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi
System and your TV or VCR.
TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING
Recording or playback cannot be made. – Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.
– Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.
– Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
The tape deck door cannot open. – Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
switch on the system again.
Troubleshooting
GENERAL
The system does not react when – Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
buttons are pressed. switch on the system again.
Sound cannot be heard or is of poor – Adjust the volume.
quality. – Disconnect the headphones.
– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
– Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.
–Make sure the MP3 disc was recorded within
32-256 kbps bit rate with sampling frequencies at
48 kHz, 44.1 kHz or 32 kHz.
The left and right sound outputs are – Check the speaker connections and location.
reversed.
The remote control does not function – Select the source (VCD 1/2/3 or TUNER, for
properly. example) before pressing the function button
(É,í,ë).
– Reduce the distance between the remote
control and the system.
– Insert the batteries with their polarities
(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
– Replace the batteries.
– Point the remote control directly towards the IR
sensor .
The timer is not working. – Set the clock correctly.
– Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the
timer.
– If recording or tape dubbing is in progress,
stop
recording.
The Clock/Timer setting is erased. –P
ower has been interrupted or the power cord
has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.
The system displays features – Press and hold Çon the system to switch off
automatically. the demonstration.
Troubleshooting