Troubleshooting; Problems And Remedies - Aiwa BMZ-K5D Operating Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
1
Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2
Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.
General
The display starts flashing as soon as you
plug in the power cord even though you have
not turned on the system (see step 7 of
"Hooking up the system" (page 8)).
• Press PLAYMODE on the unit once while the
system is off. The demonstration disappears.
"– –:– –" appears in the display.
• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock
(page 13) and timer settings (pages 58 and 59)
again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• Redo the following:
–"Setting the clock" (page 13)
–"Presetting radio stations" (page 40)
–"Check the setting" (page 59)
–"Timer Recording radio programs" (page 59)
There is no sound.
• Press VOL +/– or turn VOLUME control on the
unit clockwise.
• Make sure the headphones are not connected.
• Check the speaker connections (page 9).
• There is no audio output during Timer Recording.
• The system is in Pause mode or in Slow-motion
play mode. Press nN to return to Normal Play
mode.
There is severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from the source of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power cord.
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The timer cannot be set.
• Set the clock again (page 13).
The timer does not function.
• Check the timer settings and set the correct time
(pages 58 and 59).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer (page 58).
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle.
• Move the remote closer to the system.
• Point the remote at the system's sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Reduce the volume.
• Move the microphone away from the speakers or
change the direction of the microphone.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.
The sound from the connected source is
distorted.
• If "VIDEO" appears in the display when you press
FUNCTION repeatedly, switch the display to
"MD" (see "Listening to audio from a connected
component" on page 68) and change the
connection to MD (AUX) IN jacks.
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connection and speaker
placement.
• The source being played back is monaural.
• Adjust the balance parameters (page 37).
The sound comes from the center speaker
only (BMZ-K7D only).
• Depending on the disc, the sound may come from
the center speaker only.
There is no sound from the center speaker
(BMZ-K7D only).
• Set the center speaker level to the appropriate
level.