Troubleshooting - Yamaha MDX-M5 Owner's Manual

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the
simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect
the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. When you repair the unit, the
CRX-M5 may be needed. For details, contact and make sure your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
SYMPTOM
The unit does not respond to
operations.
The unit does not work normally.
Playback is not possible.
Recording is not possible.
The MD cannot be removed when
partially inserted.
Excessive noise.
The remote control transmitter does
not work.
TV functions strangely when the
remote control used.
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Troubleshooting

CAUSE
MD is dirty or damaged.
MD is damaged ("DISC ERROR" appears in
the display).
There is an influence of strong external
noise (lightning, excessive static
electricity, etc.) or a misoperation was
performed while using the unit.
Moisture on the laser pickup.
The power is OFF.
The disc has been loaded incorrectly.
An unrecorded (blank) MD was loaded
("BLANK DISC" appears in the display).
The disc is protected from recording
("PROTECTED" appears in the display).
A pre-mastered MD is loaded ("PLAY
ONLY" appears in the display.
The source is not connected correctly.
The input setting is incorrect.
The recording level is too low.
The digital output level of the digital
source is too low.
There is not enough blank space left on
the MD.
If the AC power cord was unplugged or
there was a power outage during
recording, that recording may be lost.
The carriage lock function has been
activated.
The unit is too close to a television or
other component.
The batteries of the remote control
transmitter are too weak.
The remote control is too far away or is
being used at incorrect angle.
Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter
type of fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking
the remote control sensor of the main
unit.
The remote control is being used near TV
set with a remote control sensor.
REMEDY
Replace the current disc with a new one.
Turn the unit off and disconnect the AC power
from the wall outlet. After about 30 seconds
have passed, connect the power and try again.
Leave the unit switched ON and wait 20 to 30
minutes for the moisture to evaporate before trying
to play the disc.
Press STANDBY/ON or POWER to turn the unit
on.
Reload the disc with the label side facing up,
and the arrow pointing toward the disc insertion
slot.
Insert a recorded MD.
Slide the record-protect tab to the closed position.
Load a recordable MD.
Check all connections again.
Press REC INPUT repeatedly to select the
correct input source.
Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level.
Set the digital output level of the digital source
to "MAX."
Load a recordable MD with fewer recorded
tracks, or erase unnecessary tracks from the
current MD.
If recording was interrupted, try recording again
starting from the beginning.
Insert the MD completely, then press ) to eject
it.
Place the unit further away from the television
or other component.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Use within 6 m and 60° radius.
Change the position of the main unit.
Relocate this unit away from the TV or cover
TV's remote control sensor.