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A5.5 CD
Basic problem-solving with a CD player is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious
possible causes first, such as the following examples:
Problem
No power / display
No playback when disc is loaded, "NO
DISC" displayed
No audio output, or too low level output
Hum
Miss-tracking (sound jumping)
Interference noise heard from radio
tuner
Remote control does not work
Remote control range has greatly
reduced
This product contains a PHILIPS CD mechanism, which complies with the PHILIPS/SONY red book CDDA
standard. It is guaranteed to play all disks similarly marked without any problems.
Please note that due to "piracy" concerns, some record companies/pressing plants are creating disks that do
not adhere to this standard. Such disks may –or- may not play in some –or- all CD player products of any
manufacturer. We advise caution in using these disks, as the information contained therein has been
deliberately manipulated and can cause audio degradation and/or playability problems.
We also advise caution with using cheap CD-R, and/or CD-RW disks for audio, and to ensure all home-generated CDs intended for
playback on this unit are recorded as CDDA AUDIO CDs (i.e. not MP3, WAV, etc.) on good quality media.
Remember - the most vulnerable part of a CD playing system is the disc itself. The most likely cause of a disc not playing is that the disc itself is
faulty, scratched or simply dirty. Never open the case of the unit yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee. If none of the above actions affect
a cure, please contact your dealer or Musical Fidelity service agent.
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Issue 2: 27
September 2007
Probable Cause
Power plug is not inserted into psu correctly
Disc is loaded with label side down
Incorrect disc type
Dirty disc
Moisture/humidity or cold affecting laser lens
Incorrect or missing connections
Audio connector plug not fully pushed in
Cable Fault
Unsuitable Cable
(e.g. cable grounds not connected)
Player is receiving vibration or shock
Disc is dirty
Moisture/humidity or cold affecting laser lens.
Player is positioned too near the tuner
Power supply switch is set to off
Battery(ies) fitted the wrong way round
Batteries are flat
Remote control is not pointed directly towards the
front panel of the player
Batteries are running out
CD PROBLEMS?
Remedy
Plug in securely fully into power supply's
A5.5 rear socket
Re-load with label side up
Please load a standard audio CD
Clean disk and try again
Leave unit on for an hour to allow moisture
to evaporate.
Check connections and make sure they are
secure.
Insert plug securely
Check cable is connected at both ends.
N.B. some esoteric cables have internal
wiring intentionally disconnected/modified.
For best results on all inputs analogue AND
digital, please use good quality screened
coax; signal and screen directly connected
both ends.
Change position of player away from
loudspeakers
Clean disc surface
Leave unit on for an hour to allow moisture
to evaporate.
Keep a reasonable distance between player
and tuner, or switch off player power
Set switch to on
Insert batteries correctly
Change batteries for a new set
Ensure there is no obstruction between the
remote control and player front
Change batteries – for a new set
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