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 X-RAY V
3
yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee. If none of the above
actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer or Musical Fidelity service agent.
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PROBLEMS ?
Issue 2: March 2004
Basic problem-solving with a CD player is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or elec-
tronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following
examples:
Problem Probable Cause Remedy
No power when POWER Power plug is not inserted Plug in securely.
button is pressed fully into rear socket
No playback when disc is Disc is loaded with label sideRe-load with label side up.
loaded, “NO DISC” displayeddown
No audio output, or too low Connection to rest of stereoCheck connections.
level output system is incorrect
Sound is severely distorted, andCD player audio lead is Re-connect lead to auxiliary
volume control needs to be connected to phono input sockets or other “line level”
turned down very low. sockets of the amplifier amplifier input.
Mistracking (sound jumping)Player receiving vibration Change position of player
or shock away from loudspeakers.
Disc is dirty Clean disc surface.
Hum Audio connector plug not Insert plug securely.
fully pushed in
Interference noise heard fromPlayer positioned too near Keep a reasonable distance
radio tuner the tuner between player and tuner,
or switch off player power.
Remote control does not workPlayer’s POWERswitch setSet switch to on.
to off
One or more batteries fittedInsert batteries correctly.
the wrong way round
Batteries are flat Change batteries - do not
mix old and new ones.
Remote control is not pointedEnsure there is no obstruc-
directly towards the front tion between the remote
panel of the player control and player front.
Remote control range has Batteries are running out Change batteries - do not
greatly reduced mix old and new ones.