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7 Handling Discs
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it
at the edge while pressing the center hole
lightly.
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc
or bend the disc.
• Put the disc back in its case after use to
prevent warping.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the
disc when placing it back in its case.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight,
temperature extremes and moisture.
To clean the disc
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight
line from center to edge.
• DO NOT use any solvent — such as
conventional record cleaner, spray,
thinner or benzine — to clean the
disc.
7 Cleaning the system
• Stains on the system should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the
system is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water
diluted neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a
dry cloth.
• Since the system may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or
get its paint peeled off, be careful about the following.
• DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
• DO NOT wipe it strong.
• DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
• DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides to it.
• DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with
it for a long time.
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Power does not come
on.
The power cord is not connected. Connect the power cord correctly. (See page 10.)
The remote control does
not work.
The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries. (See page 6.)
Sunlight is falling directly on the remote sensor. Hide the remote sensor from direct sunlight.
The remote control does
not work as expected.
The remote control mode is not for the desired source. Before operation, press one of the source selecting
buttons for the desired source.
The position of the remote control mode selector is
incorrect.
Set the selector to the correct position.
No sound. The speaker cord is not connected. Check the connection. (See page 8.)
The audio cord is not connected to AUX IN and/or
DIGITAL IN correctly.
Connect the cord correctly. (See page 10.)
An incorrect source has been selected. Select the correct source. (See page 14.)
The decode mode is not set correctly. Select the proper decode mode. (See page 30.)
No picture is displayed
on the TV screen.
The video cord is not connected correctly. Connect the cord correctly. (See page 9.)
The disc is not playable. Use a playable disc. (See page 3.)
No picture is displayed
on the TV screen, the
picture is blurred, or the
picture is divided into
two parts.
The scan mode is set to “PROGRESSIVE” though the
center unit is connected to the TV which does not
support the progressive video input.
Change the scan mode to “RGB” or “Y/C COMP.”.
(See page 15.)
No sound from the
speakers and
“NO AUDIO” is
displayed on the display
window.
Water-mark on DVD AUDIO is detected and playback
has been prohibited.
Consult the selling agency of the disc.
Video and audio are
distorted.
The disc is scratched or dirty. Replace or clean the disc.
A VCR is connected between the center unit and the
TV.
Connect the center unit and TV directly. (See page 9.)
The picture does not fit
the TV screen.
The monitor type is not set correctly. Set “MONITOR TYPE” properly. (See page 32.)
Hard to listen to
broadcast because of
noise.
Antennas are disconnected. Reconnect the antennas correctly and securely. (See
page 7.)
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