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Troubleshooting - micro system

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English Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there 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 remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre. Problem CD OPERATION "no cd" is displayed. RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. Solution - Insert a disc. - 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 CD-R. - If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception. - Increase the distance between the Micro 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 for recording. - Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing tab space. GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality. The left and right sound outputs are reversed. - Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and switch on the system again. - Adjust the volume. - Disconnect the headphones. - Check that the speakers are connected correctly. - Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped. - Check the speaker connections and location. 21

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English
Troubleshooting
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the
warranty.
Do not open the system as there 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 remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service centre.
Problem
Solution
CD OPERATION
“
no cd
”
is displayed.
–
Insert a disc.
–
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 CD-R.
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 Micro 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 for recording.
–
Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing
tab space.
GENERAL
The system does not react when buttons
–
Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and
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.
The left and right sound outputs are
–
Check the speaker connections and location.
reversed.