
Troubleshooting
Basic troubleshooting of this unit is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious pos- sible causes first. To give you a few ideas of what to look for, check the following:
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No power when POWER is pressed.  | Power plug not inserted securely.  | Plug in securely.  | |
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Noise in tuner.  | Too close to tuner.  | Keep a reasonable distance between  | |
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No audio output.  | Connection to stereo system is incorrect.  | Check connections.  | |
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Remote control unit operation is  | POWER switch set to OFF.  | Set switch to ON.  | |
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Batteries not inserted in remote control.  | Insert batteries.  | ||
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CD player | 
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No playback when disc is loaded.  | Disc loaded with label side down.  | Load with label side up.  | |
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  | Disc dirty.  | Clean disc surface.  | |
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No audio output.  | Connection to stereo system is incorrect.  | Check connections.  | |
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No CD output  | The cassette deck is in Playback mode.  | Stop the deck. Or connect the  | |
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A single tune can only be played.  | SINGLE button engaged.  | Press button to disengage it.  | |
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No program playback.  | PROGRAM button not pressed.  | Press button to display PGM.  | |
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Mistracking (sound jumping).  | Player receiving vibration or shock.  | Change the installation position  | |
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  | Disc dirty.  | Clean disc surface.  | |
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Cassette deck | 
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Low sound quality  | The heads are dirty.  | Clean the heads.  | |
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  | The heads are magnetized.  | Demagnetize the heads using  | |
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  | The position of the DOLBY NR switch is  | Change the position.  | |
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Strange sound  | The PITCH CONTROL has been changed.  | Set the PITCH CONTROL pot to the  | |
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Impossible to record  | The record protection tabs of the  | Put adhesive tape on the tab hole.  | |
  | cassette are broken off.  | 
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  | The heads are dirty.  | Clean the heads.  | |
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  | Recording level is too low.  | Turn the INPUT level control pot to  | |
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