| Symptom | Action |
|---|---|
| The power does not come on. | Is the AC adapter correctly connected? |
| The cassette cannot be loaded. | Is the cassette indicator lit? If so, a cassette is already loaded. Please unload the cassette first. Push the center of the cassette and make sure that the cassette enters levelly. |
| Unable to record. | Is the slide of the cassette set to "REC"? Please set it to "REC" if it is at the "SAVE" position. |
| The operation buttons of the main unit do not work. | Is the OPERATION LOCK item of the SYSTEM (2/2) menu set to “ON’'? Please set it to “OFF” so that the operation buttons of the main unit can to be used. During REMOTE mode, please use the LOCAL function menu item to select the buttons to be rendered operable. |
| The 9 PIN REMOTE or SERIAL REMOTE cannot be engaged with the REMOTE SEL switch. | Is the REMOTE item of the REMOTE (1/2) menu set to “OFF? To use the 9 PIN REMOTE or the SERIAL REMOTE, please set it to “ON”. When the OPERATE LOCK item of the SYSTEM(2/2) menu is set to “ON”, the REMOTE SEL. switch will not function. |
| Noise appears on the playback screen. | • Is the tape damaged? Please replace the cassette. |
| Playback audio is disrupted. | • Is the head dirty? Please clean it with the dedicated head-cleaning tape |
| During DV signal input, the time codes are not recorded correctly. | Is the TC DUPLICATE item of the TIME CODE menu set correctly? |
| After holding down the EJECT button of the main unit for 2 seconds or longer, the menu screen does not appear. | Is a cassette loaded? Before attempting to display the menu screen with the EJECT button, please remove the cassette. |
| Video and sound are distorted for a few seconds after starting playback. | This occurs if the signal system of the playback tape is different from the NTSC/PAL setting. |
| The wireless remote controller does not work at all. | • Is the REMOTE SEL switch on the main unit set to “WIRELESS”? |
| • Are the batteries exhausted? | |
| Power is not supplied even when the OPERATE button is pressed. | Is the REMOTE SEL switch set at either “SERIAL” or “9 PIN" when the LOCAL FUNCTION item of the REMOTE menu is set to something other than ALL KEYS? Please set the REMOTE SEL. switch to “WIRELESS”. |
| Trouble | Cause/Action |
|---|---|
| Cannot turn the power on. | • Make sure the AC adapter and power cord are connected properly. |
| The burner or AC adapter is hot. | • This is not a malfunction. |
| • If the burner is abnormally hot, remove the AC adapter and consult the dealer from which you purchased the burner. | |
| After pressing the power button, it takes approximately 20 seconds before the burner becomes operable. | • This is not a malfunction. |
| Malfunction or error occurs. | • Turn the burner off, and then turn it back on again. |
| The Everio camera is not recognized. | • Make sure the USB cable is connected properly. Install the projected end of the terminal to the burner and the other end to the Everio camera. |
| The PC is not recognized. | • Make sure the USB cable provided for the Everio camera is connected properly. |
| Cannot open the disc tray. | • A disc cannot be ejected by pressing the eject button if data is being written to the disc. Wait until writing finishes. |
| • If a disc cannot be ejected with the eject button because of a failure or a malfunction caused by, for example, the burner being dropped, insert a thin rod of about 10 cm long into the force eject hole to eject the disc. (C7P11) | |
| Reading fails. | • Insert the disc with the label facing up. |
| • Make sure the disc tray is not dirty. | |
| • Make sure the writing surface of the disc is not damaged. | |
| • Make sure that special-shaped discs are not used. | |
| • Any CD that does not comply with standards such as the CD-DA standard (copy-control CDs) cannot be played. | |
| • For CD-R or CD-RW, make sure it is not recorded using the packet- write method. | |
| Writing fails. | • Make sure an appropriate disc is being used. |
| • Use discs recommended for the burner. | |
| • Make sure that a new disc is used for DVD-R. | |
| • Insert the disc with the label facing up. | |
| • Make sure the disc tray is not dirty. | |
| • Make sure the writing surface of the disc is not damaged. | |
| • Make sure that special-shaped discs are not used. | |
| It is impossible to dub the DVD discs, which were written with this burner, on a HDD-DVD recorder. | • Connect the burner to the Everio camera, playback using "PLAY DVD" function of the camera, and dub the DVD discs with the DVD recorder. |
| Writing/reading at maximum speed is not possible (when connected to PC). | • Make sure an appropriate disc is being used. |
| • Use discs recommended for the burner. | |
| • Make sure a proper standard disc is being used. (Writing/reading at maximum speed may not possible if non-standard discs are used.) | |
| The remote control is not working. | • Remove the batteries, insert them again and operate the remote control. |
| • Replace with new batteries. | |
| Unable to operate. | • Operation may be prohibited due to the disc or other conditions. |
| • If the burner does not work at all, turn off the power and turn it on again. (It may not work properly due to lightning strike or static electricity.) | |
| No images on the TV. | • Is the video input displayed? Change to external output for the burner connected to a TV with video/audio input connectors. |
| • When the image is not displayed on the TV after pressing the [RESOLUTION) button, do not operate the burner for 15 seconds. The resolution setting before the change is restored. | |
| • Check the resolution setting again. | |
| Images are distorted during forward search or reverse search. | • Images may be distorted for sections where the playback speed changes. This is not a malfunction. |
| Commercial DVDs cannot be played when the burner is connected to PC. | • Play the disc of which the region number of the DVD video is "ALL" or "2". |
| Images added by PC cannot be played. | • Images added to the disc (multi-border disc) by PC cannot be played on this burner. |
| It takes some time to display the images during still image playback. | • The file size is too large or there are too many files. This is not a malfunction. |
| When changing from special playback to normal playback, or during slow playback, mosaic pattern (block noise) appears. | • This is not a malfunction. |
| Symptom | Cause | Correction |
|---|---|---|
| No power. | • The power cord is disconnected. | • Plug the power cord into the wall out- let securely. |
| Abnormal or no picture. | • The TV is not set to receive Recorder signal output. | • Select the appropriate video input mode on the TV so the picture from the Recorder appears on the TV screen. |
| • The video cable is not connected securely. | • Connect the video cable into the jacks securely. | |
| • Unit output setting and TV resolution capabilities mismatch. | • Check TV capability. | |
| • Check mode of connections (eg. S-Video, Components etc.). | ||
| • Check unit Resolution setting accord- ing to TV capability and mode of con- nection. | ||
| • Wrong connection. | • Check the connection. | |
| No sound. | • The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to receive Recorder signal output. | • Select the correct input mode of the audio receiver so you can listen to the sound from the Recorder. |
| • The audio cables are not connected securely. | • Connect the audio cable into the jacks securely. | |
| • The power of the equipment connected with the audio cable is turned off. | • Turn on the equipment connected with the audio cable. | |
| • The AUDIO options are set to the wrong position. | • Set the AUDIO options to the correct position. | |
| • In HDMI mode, audio selection is not set to PCM. | • Change AUDIO setup to PCM mode. | |
| The playback picture is poor. | • The disc is dirty. | • Clean the disc. |
| • The TV channels are not tuned in properly. | • Check tuning, carry out tuning again. | |
| • Tape heads are dirty. | • Clean video heads. | |
| • Tape is a rental or was recorded on another VCR. | • Use CH (A/V) for manual tracking adjustment wtiile tape is playing. | |
| Picture from external input is distorted. | • The video signal from the external component is copy-protected. | • You cannot connect via the Recorder. Connect the component directly to your TV. |
| Some channels are skipped over when using CH (+/-). | • The skipped channels were deleted with the Channel Edit option. | • Use the (Channel Edit] option to restore channels. |
| The Recorder does not start playback. | • No disc is inserted. | • Insert a disc or tape. (Check that the disc or tape indicator in the display window is lit.) |
| • No tape is inserted. | ||
| • An unplayable disc is inserted. | • Insert a playable disc. | |
| • The disc is placed upside down. | • Place the disc with the playback side down. | |
| • The disc is not placed within the guide. | • Place the disc on the disc tray correctly inside the guide. | |
| • The disc is dirty. | • Clean the disc. | |
| • The Rating level is set. | • Cancel the Rating function or change the rating level. | |
| Video tape cannot be inserted. | • A cassette tape was inside already. | • Eject the tape first and then insert the tape you want to use. |
| The Remote Control does not work properly. | • There is an obstacle in the path of the Remote Control and this unit. | • Remove the obstacle. |
| • The batteries in the Remote Control are exhausted. | • Replace the batteries with new ones. | |
| • The Remote Control is not pointed at the remote sensor of the Recorder. | • Point the Remote Control at the remote sensor of the Recorder. | |
| • The Remote Control is too far from the Recorder. | • Operate the Remote Control within 23ft (7m). | |
| • This Remote Control use the same buttons for VCR and DVD functions (ex.PLAY). | • When using a VCR, first press the VCR button. When using a DVD, first press the DVD button. | |
| • The current remote control code dose not match the unit. | • Identify the remote control code with the code of unit | |
| Camcorder image is not shown. | • Camcorder is off. | • Turn camcorder on and operate properly. |
| Camcorder image via A/V input or DV IN to Recorder is not shown on TV screen. | • The recorder's source is incorrect. | • Use AUX to select input channel (AV1, AV2 or DV IN). |
| Timer recording is not possible. | • Clock in record is not set to correct time. | • Set clock to correct time. |
| • Timer has been programmed incorrectly. | • Reprogram Timer. | |
| • © (TIMER Record) indicator light does not appear after programming timer. | • Reprogram Timer and turn the Recorder off to enable timer. | |
| Picture or sound of broadcasting channel is weak or missing. | • Antenna or cables are loose. | • Tighten connections or replace cable. |
| • Wrong Tuning Band is selected in the Recorder Setup menu. | • Try [Auto Channel Set] options; | |
| Cant play disc recorded on this Recorder on another DVD player. | • The disc was recorded in Video mode. | • Finalize the disc; |
| • Some players will not play even a finalized disc recorded in Video mode. | • No solution. | |
| • The disc was recorded in VR mode. | • The other player must be RW compatible in order to play it. | |
| • Discs recorded with copy-once materi- al cannot be played on other players. | • No solution. | |
| Cannot record or did not record successfully. | • The remaining blank space on the disc is insufficient. | • Use another disc. |
| • The source you are trying to record is copy-protected. | • You cannot record the source. | |
| • When setting the recording channel, the channel is tuned on the TV's own tuner. | • Select the channel on the Recorder's built-in TV tuner. | |
| • When recording to a Video mode disc, programs that are copy-once protect- ed cannot be recorded. | • Use a VR mode formatted disc for copy-once material. | |
| Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback not present. | • TV is not Stereo-compatible. | • No solution. |
| • Broadcast program is not in stereo for- mat. | ||
| • Recorder A/V Out jacks are not connected to TV A/V In jacks. | • Make A/V connections. Stereo is avail- able only via A/V output from Recorder. | |
| • Recorder Audio/Video Out is not selected for viewing at the TV. | • Select AUX or A/V source as TV input. | |
| • Recorder's TV audio channel is set to SAP or MONO. | • Set TV audio channel mode to Stereo. |
| Symptoms | Remedies/Causes |
|---|---|
| • Sound cannot be heard from the speakers. | Adjust the volume to the optimum level. |
| Check the cords and connections. | |
| Check the cords and connections. | |
| • The receiver does not work at all. | Reset the receiver |
| • Remote controller does not work. | Dual Zone is activated While Dual Zone is activated, remote controller only functions for operating the DVD/CD player. |
| • “No Signal” appears on the monitor. | Change the source. |
| Starts playback on the external component connected to the VIDEO IN plug. | |
| Check the cords and connections. | |
| Signal input is too weak. | |
| • SSM automatic presetting does not work. | Store stations manually. |
| • Static noise while listening to the radio. | Connect the antenna firmly. |
| • Disc cannot be played back. | Insert the disc correctly. |
| • Recordable/Rewritable discs cannot be played back. | Insert a finalized disc. |
| • Tracks on the Recordable/Rewritable disc cannot be skipped. | Finalize the disc with the component which you used for recording. |
| • Disc cannot be recognized. | Eject the disc forcibly |
| • “No Disc” appears on the monitor. | Insert the disc correctly. |
| • “Not Support” appears on the monitor. | Use a file format the unit supports |
| • “Disc Error” appears on the monitor. | Insert the disc correctly. |
| Insert a disc recorded and finalized. | |
| • “No Files” appears on the monitor. | The disc does not have playable files. Insert a disc containing playable files. |
| • Sound and picture are sometimes interrupted or distorted. | Stop playback while driving on rough roads. |
| Check the cords and connections. | |
| • No playback picture appears on the monitor. | Parking brake wire is not connected properly. See Installation/Connection Manual. |
| Symptoms | Remedies/Causes |
| • No picture appears on the external monitor at all. | Connect the video cord correctly. |
| Select a correct input on the monitor. | |
| • The edges of the picture are missing on the screen. | Select an aspect other than “Zoom”. |
| • Disc cannot be played back. | Use a disc with tracks recorded in the compliant format. |
| Add the extension code , or to their file names. | |
| • Noise is generated. | Skip to another track or change the disc. (Do not add the extension code , or to files of different types.) |
| • A longer readout time is required. | Do not use too many hierarchies and folders. |
| • Tracks cannot be played back as you have intended them to play. | Playback order is determined when the files are recorded. |
| • Elapsed playing time is not correct. | This sometimes occurs during play. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded on the disc. |
| • Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name). | This receiver can only display alphabets (A Z, a z), numbers, and a limited number of symbols. |
| • Disc cannot be played back. | Use a disc with JPEG/MPEG files recorded in the compliant format. |
| Add the extension code or to their file names. | |
| • “No Disc” appears on the monitor. | Insert a disc into the magazine. |
| Insert disc correctly. | |
| • “No iMagazine” appears on the monitor. | Insert the magazine. |
| • “Reset08” appears on the monitor. | Connect this receiver and the CD changer correctly and press the reset button of the CD changer. |
| • “ResetOl” “Reset07” appears on the monitor. | Press the reset button of the CD changer. |
| • The CD changer does not work at all. | Reset the receiver |
| . “CALL 1-888-539-SIRIUS TO SUBSCRIBE” appears on the monitor. | Starts subscribing SIRIUS Satellite radio |
| . “No Signal” or “NO SIGNAL” appears on the monitor. | Move to an area with stronger signals. |
| • “No Antenna” or “CHECK ANTENNA” appears on the monitor. | Connect the antenna firmly. |
| • “Invalid Channel” appears on the monitor for about 5 seconds, then returns to the previous display when listening to the SIRIUS Satellite radio. | No broadcast on the selected channel. Select another channel or continue listening to the previous channel. |
| • “CHANNEL ” appears on the display for about 2 seconds, then returns to the previous channel while listening to the XM Satellite radio. | Selected channel is no longer available or is unauthorized. Select another channel or continue listening to the previous channel. |
| • “NO NAME” appears on the monitor. | No text information for the selected channel. |
| . “GCI UPDATE” or “UPDATING” flashes on the monitor and no sound can be heard. | The receiver is updating the channel information and it takes a few minutes to complete. |
| • Satellite radio does not work at all. | Reconnect the Satellite radio after a few seconds. |
| • “OFF AIR” appears on the monitor while listening to the XM Satellite radio. | Selected channel is not broadcasting at this time. Select another channel or continue listening to the previous channel. |
| • “LOADING” appears on the monitor while listening to the XM Satellite radio. | The unit is loading the channel information and audio. Text information is temporarily unavailable. |
| • “Reset08” flashes on the monitor. | Reconnect this unit and the satellite radio correctly and reset the unit. |
| • The iPod or D. player does not turn on or does not work. | Check the connecting cable and its connection. |
| Update the firmware version of the D. player. | |
| Charge the battery of the iPod/D. player. | |
| • The sound is distorted. | Deactivate the equalizer either on the unit or the iPod/D. player. |
| • “Disconnect” appears on the monitor. | Check the connecting cable and its connection. |
| • Playback stops while playing back iPod. | The headphones are disconnected from iPod during playback. Restart the playback operation. |
| • No sound can be heard when connecting an iPod nano. | Disconnect the headphones from the iPod nano. |
| • No sound can be heard. • “Error 01” appears on the monitor when connecting a D. player. | Disconnect the adapter from the D. player. Then, connect it again. |
| • “No Files” or “No Track” appears on the display. | No tracks are stored. Import tracks to the iPod or D. player. |
| • “Reset 1” “Reset 7” appears on the monitor. | Disconnect the adapter from both the unit and iPod/D. player. Then, connect it again. |
| • “Reset 8” appears on the monitor. | Check the connection between the adapter and this unit. |
| • The iPod’s or D. player’s controls do not work after disconnecting from this unit. | Reset the iPod or D. player. |
| Symptoms | Remedies/Causes |
|---|---|
| • No sound comes out of the center speaker. | • Center speaker is not activated |
| • Center speaker is used only for surround playback. No sound comes out for stereo playback. | |
| • No sound comes out of the rear speakers, and subwoofer. | • Rear speakers and subwoofer are not activated |
| • When Dual Zone is in use, this is normal with selected for Rear Speaker | |
| • No sound comes out of the subwoofer while playing in stereo. | This happens while playing some discs with fluto selected for Surround Mode |
| • The monitor is not clear and legible. | Sunshine from the windscreen may cause this symptom. |
| • You cannot select "SD" and "USB" as the source. | Deactivate Dual Zone. |
| • The remote controller does not work. | Deactivate Dual Zone. (While Dual Zone is activated, the remote controller only functions for operating the DVD/CD player.) |
| • "Position Error Push Open Key" appears on the monitor. | The monitor panel angle has been forcibly adjusted, or its adjustment has been interrupted while opening or closing. Press OPEN/TILT (CLOSE). |
| • "Mecha Error Push Reset" appears on the monitor, and the panel does not move. | |
| • "SD Loading Error" appears on the monitor. | SD is not inserted fully. Fully insert it into the slot to close the monitor panel. |
| • "No Signal" appears. | • Change the source. |
| • Start the playback on the external component connected to VIDEO IN plug. | |
| • Check the cords and connections. | |
| • Signal input is too weak. | |
| • The buttons on the monitor panel do not work. | When the monitor panel is open, only VOL +/and OPEN/TILT (CLOSE) button work. The other buttons do not function. |
| • The unit does not work at all. | |
| • SSM automatic presetting does not work. | |
| • Static noise while listening to the radio. | Connect the aerial firmly. |
| • Disc can be neither recognized nor played. | Eject the disc forcibly. |
| • Disc cannot be ejected. | Unlock the disc. |
| • Recordable/Rewritable discs cannot be played back. | • Insert a finalized disc. |
| • Tracks on the Recordable/Rewritable discs cannot be skipped. | • Finalize the discs with the component which you used for recording. |
| • Playback does not start. | • Insert the disc correctly again. |
| • The format of files is not supported by the unit. | |
| • The playback picture is not clear and legible. | Adjust items in Picture Adjust |
| • Sound and pictures are sometimes interrupted or distorted. | • Stop playback while driving on rough roads. |
| • Change the disc. | |
| • No playback picture appears on the monitor. | Parking brake lead is not connected properly. (SeeInstallation/Connection Manual) |
| • No picture appears on the external monitor. | • Connect the video cord correctly. |
| • Select the correct input on the external monitor. | |
| • "Eject Error" or "Loading Error" appears on the monitor. | Changing the source by pressing SOURCE will solve this error. |
| • "Region code error" appears on the monitor when you insert a DVD Video. | Region code is not correct. |
| • Disc cannot be played back. | • Change the disc. |
| • Record the tracks using a compliant application in the appropriate discs. | |
| • Add appropriate extension codes to the file names. | |
| • Noise is generated. | The track played back is not a playable file format. Skip to another file. |
| • Tracks are not played back as you have intended them to play. | Playback order may differs from the one played back using other players. |
| • Elapsed playing time is not correct. | This sometimes occurs during playback. This is caused by how the tracks are recorded. |
| • "Not Support" appears on the monitor and track skips. | The track is unplayable. |
| • Noise is generated. | The track played back is not a playable file format. Skip to another file. |
| • Tracks cannot play back as you have intended them to play. | Playback order may differs from the one played back using other players. |
| • "Now Reading..." keeps flashing on the monitor. | • Readout time varies depending on the SD card/USB device. |
| • Do not use too many hierarchy and folders. | |
| • Turn off the power then on again. | |
| • Correct characters are not displayed (e.g. album name). | For available characters |
| • While playing a track, sound is sometimes interrupted. | The tracks are not property copied into the SD card/USB device. Copy tracks again, and try again. |
| • Bluetooth device does not detect the unit. | This unit can be connected with one Bluetooth cellular phone and one Bluetooth audio device at a time. While connecting a device, this unit cannot be detected from another device. Disconnect currently connected device and search again. |
| • The unit does not detect the Bluetooth device. | • Check the Bluetooth setting of the device. |
| • Search from the Bluetooth device. After the device detects the unit, select on the unit to connect the device. | |
| • The unit does not make pairing with the Bluetooth device. | • Enter the same PIN code for both the unit and target device. If the PIN code of the device is not indicated on its instructions, try "0000" or "1234." |
| • Select the device name from , then try to connect again. | |
| • Echo or noise occurs. | Adjust the microphone unit position. |
| • Phone sound quality is poor. | • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth audio device. |
| • Move the car to place where you can get a better signal reception. | |
| • The sound is interrupted or skipped during playback of a Bluetooth audio device. | • Reduce the distance between the unit and the Bluetooth audio device. |
| • Disconnect the device connected for "Bluetooth PHONE." | |
| • Turn off, then turn on the unit. | |
| • (When the sound is not yet restored,) connect the device again. | |
| • "New Device" cannot be selected for "Bluetooth AUDIO." | Bluetooth audio device is being connected. To select "New Device," disconnect it. |
| • The connected audio device cannot be controlled. | Check whether the connected audio device supports AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile). |
| • "Reset 08" appears on the monitor. | Check the connection between the adapter and this unit. |
| • "No Disc" appears on the monitor. | Insert a disc into the magazine. |
| • "No Magazine" appears on the monitor. | Insert the magazine. |
| • "Cannot play this disc Check the disc" appears on the monitor. | Disc does not include playable files. Replace the disc with playable files. |
| • "Reset 08" appears on the monitor. | Connect this unit and the CD changer correctly and press the reset button of the CD changer. |
| • "Reset 01"-"Reset 07" appears on the monitor. | Press the reset button of the CD changer. |
| • The CD changer does not work at all. | |
| • "No DAB Signal" appears on the monitor. | Move to an area with stronger signals. |
| • "Reset 08" appears on the monitor. | Connect this unit and the DAB tuner correctly, then reset the unit. |
| • The DAB tuner does not work at all. | Connect this unit and the DAB tuner correctly, then reset the unit. |
| • "Antenna Power NG" appears on the monitor. | Check the cords and connections. |
| • The iPod/D. player does not turn on or does not work. | • Check the connecting cable and its connection. |
| • Charge the battery. | |
| • For D. player: Update the firmware version. | |
| • Sound is distorted. | Deactivate the equalizer either on this unit or the iPod/ D. player. |
| • "Disconnect" appears on the monitor. | Check the connecting cable and its connection. |
| • For iPod: Playback stops. | The headphones are disconnected during playback. Restart playback. |
| • No sound can be heard. • "Error 01" appears on the monitor when connecting a D. player. | Disconnect the D. player from the adapter. Then, connect them again. |
| • "No Files" or "No Track" appears on the monitor. | No tracks are stored. Import tracks to the iPod or D. player. |
| • "Reset 01" "Reset 07" appears on the monitor. | Disconnect the adapter from both this unit and iPod/ D. player. Then, connect them again. |
| • "Reset 08" appears on the monitor. | Check the connection between the adapter and this unit. |
| • The iPod's or D. player's controls do not work after disconnecting from this unit. | Reset the iPod or D. player. |
| • No picture appears on the monitor. | • Turn on the video component if it is not on. |
| • This unit is not connected to the video component correctly. Connect it correctly. | |
| • Playback picture is not clear and legible. | Adjust items in Picture Adjustx |
| Problems | Cause | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| Power | The power does not come on. | The power cord is not plugged in. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet. |
| The receiver turns off (enters standby mode). | Speakers are overloaded because of high volume. 1. Stop the playback source. 2. Turn on the receiver again, then turn the volume down. | |
| Speakers are overloaded because of a short circuit at the speaker terminals. Check the speaker wiring. If speaker wiring is not short-circuited, contact your dealer. | ||
| The receiver is overloaded because of a high voltage. Consult your dealer after unplugging the power cord. | ||
| The receiver is overheated because of high volume or long time usage. Turn on the receiver again. If the receiver turns off soon, consult your dealer after unplugging the power cord. | ||
| Sound | No sound from speakers. | Speaker signal cables are not connected. Check speaker wiring, then reconnect if necessary after unplugging the power cord. |
| Connections are incorrect. Check the audio connections after unplugging the power cord. | ||
| An incorrect source is selected. Select the correct source. | ||
| Muting is activated. Press MUTING to cancel the mute | ||
| An incorrect input mode (analogue or digital) is selected. Select the correct input mode (analogue or digital). | ||
| TV Direct is activated. Deactivate TV Direct | ||
| Sound from one speaker only. | Speaker signal cables are not connected properly. Check speaker wiring and reconnect if necessary after unplugging the power cord. | |
| Bass sound is reinforced too much when listening in stereo. | Adjust audio position level Sounds are intermittently distorted by the outside noise such as a lightning discharge. | |
| When you use the digital coaxial connection, the sounds may be intermittently distorted by the outside noise such as a lightning discharge but the sound will be restored automatically. This is not a malfunction. | ||
| Remote control | Remote control does not operate as you intend. | The remote control is not ready for your intended operation. Set the mode selector correctly, then press the corresponding source selecting button or SOUND before operation. |
| Remote control does not work. | There is an obstruction hiding the remote sensor on the receiver. Remove the obstruction. | |
| Batteries are weak. Replace batteries. | ||
| The mode selector is set to the incorrect position. Set the mode selector to the proper position. Buttons cannot be used. | ||
| TV Direct is activated. Deactivate TV Direct | ||
| Tuner | Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception. | Incoming signal is too weak. Connect an outdoor FM antenna or contact your dealer. |
| The station is too far away. Select another station. | ||
| The wrong antenna is being used. Check with your dealer to be sure you have the correct antenna. | ||
| Antennas are not connected properly. Check the connections. Occasional cracking noise during FM reception. | ||
| Ignition noise from automobiles. Move the antenna farther from automobile traffic. |
| Problem | Possible cause | Possible solution |
|---|---|---|
| No sound/video is produced. | Improper connection. | Connect all cords properly as in "Connections". |
| Headphones are connected. | Disconnect the headphone plug. | |
| The clock display is flashing. | A power failure occured or the power plug was disconnected. | Reset the clock. |
| Disc playback does not start. | The disc is upside down. | Place the disc on the disc tray with the letter-printed surface facing up. |
| Moisture has condensed on the lens. | Leave the main unit turned on, wait for approximately 1 or 2 hours, and then operate the main unit. | |
| A certain point cannot be played back properly. | The disc is scratched or dirty. | Clean or replace the disc. |
| The volume of cassette tape playback is low. | The head or capstans are dirty. | Clean the head or capstans. |
| You cannot record a cassette tape. | The cassette tape is writeprotected. | Cancel the write-protection. |
| A radio broadcast cannot be received. | No antenna is connected. | Connect an antenna. |
| A whirring noise is produced. | The main unit is located close to a TV. computer, or other electric appliance. | Place the main unit away from a TV, computer, or other electric appliance. |
| The timer does not work. | You did not set the clock. | Set the clock. |
| The main unit is turned on. | After setting the timer, turn off the main unit. | |
| You cannot operate the remote control. | The remote control batteries are running low. | Replace the batteries with new batteries. |
| You cannot operate the main unit with the number buttons on the remote control. | The remote control mode selector on the remote control is set to TV. | Set the remote control mode selector to AUDIO. |
| A noise comes from the rear of the main unit. | The internal cooling fan produces a noise as it rotates. | The noise is not a malfunction. This is to prevent excessive heat. |
| Symptom | Possible case | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Power does not come on. | Power plug is not inserted securely. | Plug in securely. |
| Remote control does not work. | Too far from the unit. | More closer to the unit. |
| The tip of the remote unit is not pointed in the right direction. | Point the infrared lightemitting window toward the remote sensor on the front panel. | |
| Batteries are exhausted. | Replace the batteries with new ones. | |
| Battery polarity is incorrect. | Take out the batteries and insert them again in the correct direction. | |
| No picture is displayed on the monitor. | Connection of video cable is incorrect. | Connect the cable correctly. |
| Input selection of TV is incorrect. | Select correctly. | |
| Disc is not playable. | Use a playable disc. | |
| Picture is noisy. | The unit is connected to a VCR directly and the copy guard function is activated. | Connect the unit so that the picture signal flows directly to the TV. |
| No audio is reproduced. | Connection is incorrect. | Check the connections. |
| Input selection of amplifier is incorrect. | Select correctly. | |
| No audio is reproduced when playing back a DVD disc recorded with 96-kHz, linear PCM audio. | The audio signal is derived from the unit's DIGITAL OUT. | Use the AUDIO OUT when playing back such discs. |
| Sound is distorted or noise is generated. | Disc is dirty. | Wipe the disc surface. |
| Picture does not fit the television screen. | MONITOR TYPE is not correctly set. | Select monitor type correctly. |
| Television is not correctly set. | Set the television correctly. | |
| Operation is not possible. | Microcomputer malfunction due to lightning or static electricity. | Turn off the power and unplug the power cord, then connect the power cord again. |
| Moisture condensation caused by a sudden change of temperature or humidity. | Turn off the power, then turn it on a few hours later. |