Specifications

Issue 3: March 2005
A5 CD Instructions for use Page 15 of 16
PROBLEMS?
Basic problem-solving with a CD player is similar to troubleshooting other electrical or electronic
equipment. Always check the most obvious possible causes first, such as the following
examples:
Problem Probable Cause Remedy
No power when POWER
button is pressed
Power plug is not inserted Plug in securely fully into
rear socket
No playback when disc is
loaded, “NO DISC” displayed
Disc is loaded with label side
down
Re-load with label side up
No audio output, or too low
level output
Connection to rest of stereo
system is incorrect
Check connections
Sound is severely distorted,
and volume control needs to be
turned down very low
CD player audio lead is
connected to phono input
sockets of the amplifier
Re-connect lead to auxiliary
sockets or other “line level”
amplifier input
Mistracking (sound jumping) Player is receiving vibration or
shock
Change position of player
away from loudspeakers
Disc is dirty Clean disc surface
Hum Audio connector plug is not
fully pushed in
Insert plug securely
Interference noise heard from
radio tuner
Player is positioned too near
the tuner
Keep a reasonable distance
between player and tuner, or
switch off player power
Remote control does not work Player’s POWER switch is set
to off
Set switch to on
One or more batteries fitted the
wrong way round
Insert batteries correctly
Batteries are flat Change batteries – do not mix
old and new ones
Remote control is not pointed
directly towards the front panel
of the player
Ensure there is no obstruction
between the remote control
and player front
Remote control range has
greatly reduced
Batteries are running out Change batteries – do not mix
old and new ones
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 A5 CD 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.