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External equipment
You can connect a VCR, DVD player etc. and listen to the
audio through this system.
Preparation
• Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate
operating instructions.
1
Connect the external equipment.
2
Press [RADIO, EXT-IN] (main unit: [RADIO/EXT-IN])
to select “AUX”.
3
Play the external equipment.
Note:
• Components and cables are sold separately.
• If you want to connect equipment other than those
described, refer to the audio dealer.
• Sound distortion can occur when you use an adapter.
Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If
you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the
solutions indicated do not solve the problem, refer to
“Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto
Rico)” on page 1.
Common problems
The display panel lights up and changes continuously
in standby mode.
• Press and hold [8] on the main unit to select “DEMO
OFF”.
No operations can be done with the remote control.
• Examine that the battery is installed correctly.
Sound is distorted or no sound.
• Adjust the volume of the system.
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the cause,
then switch the system on again. It can be caused by
straining of the speakers through excessive volume or
power, and when using the system in a hot environment.
A “humming” sound can be heard during playback.
• An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the
cables. Keep other appliances and cords away from the
cables of this system.
Disc
Display not shown correctly.
Playback does not start.
• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in correctly.
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or non-
standard.
• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2 hours.
The total number of tracks displayed is incorrect.
The disc cannot be read.
Distorted sound is heard.
• You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change to
a playable disc.
• You put in a disc that has not been finalized.
Radio
Sound is distorted.
• Use an optional FM outdoor antenna. The antenna should
be installed by a competent technician.
A beat sound is heard.
• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
• Set to “BP 1” or “BP 2” when in AM tuner mode.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.
• Move the antenna away from other cables and cords.
USB
The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
• The format of the USB device or the contents in it is/are
not compatible with the system.
• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB
cannot work in some conditions.
Slow operation of the USB device.
• Large content size or large memory USB device takes
longer time to read.
Main unit displays
“NO PLAY”
• Examine the content. You can only play supported
format.
• If there are more than 255 albums or folders (audio and
non-audio), some of the MP3 files in these albums cannot
be read and played. Transfer these music albums to
another USB device. Alternatively, reformat the USB
device and save these music albums prior to saving the
other non-audio folders.
“F61”
• Examine and correct the speaker cords connection.
• Disconnect the USB device. Switch off the system and
then switch it on again.
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Rear panel of
this main unit
DVD player (not supplied)
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