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Sony Home Stereo: Sony MHC-AG220 CD tray doesn't open

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:23:32 -0700

After not using my Sony MHC-AG220 home stereo in a few years, when I turned it on and tried to open the CD tray, all I'm getting is a brief grinding noise and no other response. What will I likely need to fix this/what level of expertise is required to try and disassemble/fix/reassemble the thing? The rest still appears functional, so I'm a bit hesitant to just try and potentially break it for good.

Teac DC-D2831: How to tune into the radio signals?

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:28:31 -0700

I need a remote control device made by Teac to use with this audio system, where can I get one?

⟐ Answered March 22, 2026 at 10:28 MST

JVC FS-5000 Ultra-Micro Bookshelf System: Why is my bass line,sound is not clear at all?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:49:32 -0700

Why is my home theater bass line is not clear?

⟐ Answered March 16, 2026 at 5:49 MST

Panasonic SA UX100: Panasonic F61 Code Error

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:45:41 -0700

Hi guys, My Panasonic SA UX100 sound System displays F61 code error after turning it On then switches off after a few seconds. I tried removing all the 2 speaker cables but the problem is still there.

I took it to a repair shop due to long waiting list they couldn't attend me for about two weeks . After 2 weeks the guy called to tell that my sound system is working without any repair. I took it home and played over the night but when I tried to turn it on the next morning F61 error came back.

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM PLEASE HELP

⟐ Commented January 12, 2026 at 8:45 MST

Teac DC-D2831: I can't turn it on

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:07:47 -0700

I can't turn it on.

⟐ Commented January 02, 2026 at 19:07 MST

Home stereo: Sony mhc-gn100d specific buttons not working.

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:55:50 -0700

Hello everyone, I am here seeking help on the issue with my home theatre/stereo . There are specific buttons on it which don't work. I disassembled the device and cleaned everything but no luck. Can you please help me? The switches themselves seem to be fine but the click doesn't Actually register. Any hellp will be appreciated. I have attached a few pictures fir reference. ``

this is the main board where all buttons are located. The blue ones won't work.

this is the backside of the board``. I am also attaching service manual where somebody can understand it.Hcdgn100d

⟐ Commented November 07, 2025 at 23:55 MST

CMT-CP1: How do I adjust the speed of the cassette deck?

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:26:06 -0700

My cassettes are playing somewhat fast. No matter what cassette I play it always sounds a little bit fast.

⟐ Answer accepted September 27, 2025 at 19:26 MST

Panasonic SA UX100: Why does the appliance not switch on

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:37:04 -0700

Why does the appliance not switch on

⟐ Answer edited September 26, 2025 at 19:37 MST

Home stereo: Panasonic SA-AK520 not responding, powers on

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:13:58 -0700

I have a Panasonic SA-AKX520 that does power on, but doesn't respond to ANY button, as it is frozen, can't do ANYTHING! does the "cold start" as I have the service manual and did that, but still... dpoesn't say HELLO, like it used to, NOT responding to ANYthing, could it be a power issue? I checked power supply and it does have the 30v or whatever, I do know about electronics, and computers, but not that much about electronics, just reading schematics, soldering, basic stuff... measuring.. canI upload a video here showing what it does? can anyone HELP?? it is a voltage regulator?

Panasonic home stereo: Why does it shows F61 and it went off

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:22:57 -0700

when i volume it up, it shows F61, and powered off

⟐ Commented July 29, 2025 at 0:22 MST

Home stereo: My too speaker wire grounds then my stereo can’t power on how to fix.

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:59:54 -0700

Stereo speaker wire strip and rubbing together wild plugged, no power

Power on stereo

⟐ Commented June 30, 2025 at 17:59 MST

CMT-CP1: The CD tray wont close properly

Fri, 09 May 2025 09:54:44 -0700

So when i put in a CD then close it in any way (so just pushing it,clicking the play button etc.) then it just takes it and then opens once again and i honestly have no idea what's wrong.

Panasonic RE-7430: Right Speaker Channel Dead - Almost Silent

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 07:26:25 -0700

I just recently picked up an old Panasonic RE-7430 stereo thing, but with the tuning dial and stereo indicator completely dead. I thought the rest of the system didn't work, but it actually did. However, only the left channel works and no sound comes out of the right. I replaced the lightbulb behind the tuning dial, and the stereo indicator, so now both work. However, I can hear a small click through the right speaker whenever the stereo indicator light turns on, and some quiet and tinny version of whatever I'm listening to if I use the balance to turn off the left channel and turn the volume all the way up, but nothing else. This means that the balance slider basically just works like another volume slider for the left channel! When I plug in headphones, both the left and right channels work, but the stereo is a little dodgy from old balance and volume sliders. I'm not sure what's causing the right speaker channel to not work, may I please get some help?

Thanks so much!

⟐ Commented March 08, 2025 at 7:26 MST

Panasonic SA-PM17: What dose FGI mean

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:44:35 -0700

At times it come up with FGI and then it doesn't work why it's this

⟐ Answered October 31, 2024 at 5:44 MST

CMT-CP1: Why does the CD tray keep opening and closing?

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:52:50 -0700

It constantly closes and opens until I play a tape then it stops. Ive tried playing CDs and all it does is scratch it up

⟐ Commented September 20, 2024 at 5:52 MST

Panasonic SA-PM17: Appliance switches back on when placed on standby mode

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:53:59 -0700

Hi, appliance won't stay switched off when switched off via remote or standby switch on appliance. It turns off for a few seconds then switches back on withbthe welcome message again. Only way to stop it turning back on is at the wall

⟐ Answered September 06, 2024 at 16:53 MST

CMT-CP1: Why does my CD player keep saying that there is no disc for every CD

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:03:42 -0700

Everytime I try to play a CD, it says no disk, no matter the CD. Tape works fine as does everything else.

⟐ Answered August 02, 2024 at 10:03 MST

JVC FS-5000 Ultra-Micro Bookshelf System: How to fix dim led light?

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:02:35 -0700

Can read the display because the led light is burned out

⟐ Answer edited June 30, 2024 at 8:02 MST

Craig 5000 Series model 5501: Craig 5501 not outputting sound correctly.

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:56:13 -0700

The receiver in question is not outputting sound well through the left front and rear ones, and the only thing that will come out of the right channels are a power hum.

JVC FS-5000 Ultra-Micro Bookshelf System: It doesn't on

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:53:54 -0700

How to fix my hifi power on