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.
X-RAY V
3
Instructions for Use Page
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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 side
Re-load with label side up.
loaded, “NO DISC” displayed
down
No audio output, or too low
Connection to rest of stereo
Check connections.
level output
system is incorrect
Sound is severely distorted, and CD 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 from
Player positioned too near
Keep a reasonable distance
radio tuner
the tuner
between player and tuner,
or switch off player power.
Remote control does not work
Player’s
POWER switch set
Set switch to on.
to off
One or more batteries fitted
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 player
control and player front.
Remote control range has
Batteries are running out
Change batteries - do not
greatly reduced
mix old and new ones.
