Harman Kardon FL 8380 Owners Manual - Page 15

Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM No lights on front panel Remote does not appear to operate Front panel lights but CD does not play Play indicator lights but no sound is heard Sound skips or stutters during play Sound is continually distorted POSSIBLE CAUSE • No AC power • Main Power Switch turned off • Weak batteries • Blocked sensor • Disc upside down • Moisture inside unit • Receiver or preamp and amp not turned on • Poor connections • Wrong source selected • Disc may be damaged • Surface vibrations • Incorrect input SOLUTION • Make certain that the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet • Turn on Main Power Switch • Install fresh batteries, observing polarity indications • Remove obstructions from the front panel sensor, or connect a remote sensor to the Remote-In jack on the rear panel • Turn CD over so that label side faces up • Leave the unit turned ON for 30 minutes to allow moisture to evaporate • Turn on all necessary equipment • Make certain connections are secure and made to the correct (e.g., CD) input • Select CD source on receiver or preamp • Try another disc • Isolate the unit from vibration by placing it on a firm surface or move it further away from speakers • Make certain that the FL 8380 is connected to a line-level audio input, NOT a digital audio or phono input 14 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE