CD Pre
Instructions for Use. Page 18 of 19
Issue 1: January 2002
TROUBLESHOOTING
Basic problem-solving with a pre-amplifier is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or elec-
tronic equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following
examples:
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedy
No power when
POWER
Power plug is not inserted
Plug in securely.
button is pressed
fully into rear socket
No sound
TAPE MONITOR
button has
Press
TAPE MONITOR
been pressed
button again to cancel.
MUTE
button has been
Press
MUTE
button again
pressed
to cancel.
Wrong input selected
Select correct input.
Sound is severely distorted, and Line output lead is connected
Re-connect lead to auxilliary
the volume control needs to be to phono pickup input sockets
sockets or other “line level”
turned down very low
of the amplifier
amplifier input.
No playback when CD is load- Disc has been loaded with
Re-load with label side up.
ed, and “
NO DISC
” displayed the label side down
Mistracking (sound jumping) Player receiving vibration
Change position of player
or shock
away from speakers.
Disc is dirty
Clean disc surface
Remote control does not work
POWER
switch is off
Set switch to on.
One or more batteries inserted
Insert batteries correctly.
the wrong way round
Batteries are flat
Change batteries - do not
mix old and new ones.
Remote control is not pointed
Ensure there is no obstruc-
directly towards the front
tion between the remote
panel of the pre-amplifier
control and front panel.
Remote control range has
Batteries are running out
Change batteries - do not
greatly reduced
mix old and new ones.
If none of the above actions effect a cure, please contact your dealer or Musical Fidelity service
agent. Do not open the case of the CD Pre yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
