
TROUBLESHOOTING
Poor quality radio reception
The aerial signal may not be adequate. Try repositioning the aerial while watching the
signal
strength. Signal strength can be displayed by tuning to a DAB station. Press the
INFO.
button then turn the TUNING knob,
.
PROBLEM
CAUSE /
SOLUTI
ON
No sound / power
• Volume not adjusted. Adjust the volume.
• Mains cable not securely connected. Connect the mains cable
properly.
• Batteries dead/incorrectly inserted. Insert (fresh) batteries
correctly.
• CD contains non-audio/ Mp3 files. Turn the
TU NIN G
k nob
repeatedly to skip to a CD or MP3 audio track, instead of the data file.
• Ensure the function selector is switched to the correct work.
• Ensure the current MODE is correctly selected.
CD display does not
function properly / No
reaction to operation of
any of the controls
• Electrostatic discharge. Switch off and unplug the unit. Reconnect
after a few seconds.
• No CD inserted. Insert a CD.
• CD badly scratched or dirty. Replace or clean the CD, see
Maintenance
.
• Laser lens steamed up. Wait until lens has cleared.
• CD-R / CD-RW is blank or not finalized. Use a finalized CD-R / CD-
RW or a suitable CD Audio disc only.
• Make sure the CD is not encoded with Copyright protection
technologies, as some do not conform to the Compact Disc
standard.
• Set the
FUNCTION
selector to CD/USB
position, then
Press MODE button switching to
CD mode
.
The CD skips tracks
• CD damaged or dirty. Replace or clean CD.
• Program is active. Quit program mode.
• A CD badly scratched or dirty may result in improper operation.
Poor Cassette
Sound Quality
• Dust and dirt on the heads, etc. Clean deck parts, see
Maintenance.
• Use of incompatible cassette types (METAL or CHROME).
Poor DAB/ FM reception
• Make sure FM aerial wire is fully extended.
• Electrical interference in your home can cause poor reception. Move
the unit away from them (especially those with motors and transformers).