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Depending on version
Symptoms
Possible Cause / Remedy
Radio
Display shows frequency (not station name).
Set is tuned to non-RDS station or RDS is not
active, see ‘INITIAL SETTING’ option ‘RDS’.
Display shows ‘ALARM’.
Emergency announcement is being broadcast.
Unable to tune to desired station with
• Check the tuner standard, see ‘INITIAL
search tuning.
SETTINGS’.
The desired station is too weak:
• Tune to desired station using Manual tuning.
• Check that the aerial is fully extended.
Set is in TA mode: only stations with Traffic
Announcements can be tuned in.
• If necessary switch off the TA mode.
Display shows PI SEARCH.
A preset has been requested but
the frequency is not available or is lost.
Display shows TP LOST.
Station has turned off the TP (TRAFFIC
PROGRAMME) signal intentionally or the signal
is too weak, or you are entering an area where
no stations provide Traffic Announcements.
Display shows NO PTY.
Search launched but no stations found.
Cassette*
Cassette playback lacks high-notes or loss
• Clean cassette player tape head
of one channel.
(see ‘CARE OF CASSETTES’).
Cassette mechanism changes direction
• Rewind cassette to the end of the tape.
of play before end of tape.
Display shows TAPE ERROR.
• Check tape for faults.
CD*/CD Changer (if connected)
Display shows ‘NO CD’.
• Check that the magazine has been loaded
with discs
Display shows ‘CD ERROR’ or ‘TOC ERROR’
• Check that the discs have been inserted
and set beeps.
the correct way up and that you have not
inserted a damaged or dirty disc.
Distorted sound during playback.
Player unable to read disc. CD damaged or dirty.
CD player does not function.
If the external temperature is below - 5°C,
there may be some condensation on the laser.
• Use the set in radio mode for about 5 minutes
to allow the moisture to evaporate.
If you still have to send your set for service, always send the complete set (with detachable front).
Do not try to open the set to service it yourself.
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