Troubleshooting
Basic troubleshooting of a CD player is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious
possible causes first. To give you a few ideas of what to look for, check the following:
Problem
No power when POWER is pressed.
No playback when disc is loaded.
No audio output.
A single tune can only be played.
No program playback.
Mistracing (sound jumping).
Hum.
Noise in tuner.
Remote control unit operation is impossi-
ble.
Caution:
Since the unit incorporates a microcomputer, it may not operate correctly because of external noise, etc. If this happens, turn the power switch
OFF, then turn it ON again and restart operations.
Probable Cause
Power plug not inserted securely.
Disc loaded with label side down.
Disc dirty.
Connection to stereo system is incorrect.
1/ALL button engaged.
PROGRAM button not pressed.
Player receiving vibration or shock.
Disc dirty.
Pin-cord plug not connected securely.
Player too near tuner.
Player's POWER switch set to OFF.
Batteries not inserted in remote control
unit.
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Remedy
Plug in securely.
Load with label side up.
Clean disc surface.
Check connections.
Press button to disengage it.
Press button to display "PROGRAM".
Change the installation position of the play-
er.
Clean disc surface.
Re-connect plug securely.
Keep a reasonable distance between them
or switch off player's power.
Set switch to ON.
Insert batteries.