Troubleshooting Tips, Cleaning, CD Player, Tape Player

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS


Problem	Solution	Problem	Solution

System will	Check power cord for a secure connection.	CD button	Switch to another function (TAPE, RADIO)
not turn on	Unplug the unit for a moment, and then	will not	and then back to CD.
	plug into power source again.	respond, or
	Check the outlet by plugging in another	does not
	device.	change
		discs when
		discs when
No sound	Increase the volume setting.	you press
	Check connection to speakers.	DISC SKIP
	Check that you have selected the appropri-
	Check that you have selected the appropri-	Distorted	Inspect the tape heads and clean and
	ate function: CD, TAPE, RADIO, AUX.	Distorted	Inspect the tape heads and clean and
		or noisy	demagnetize.
		or noisy	demagnetize.
Poor radio	Check antenna connection.	tape
reception	Move antenna.	recordings
	Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such
	Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such	Remote	Check that the batteries are properly
	as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave,	Remote	Check that the batteries are properly
	fluorescent lights.	control	installed.
		does not	Replace weak batteries.
		does not	Replace weak batteries.
CD does	Check that CD is in the tray.	work	Check the system is plugged in to power
not play	Check that CD label is facing up.		source.
	Check that PAUSE mode is not on.		Point the remote directly at the system’s
	Check that CD function is selected.		front panel.
			Move closer to the system.
CD sound	Clean the disc.		Move closer to the system.
CD sound	Clean the disc.		Remove any obstacles between the remote
skips	Check disc for warping, scratches, or other		and the system.
	damage.
	Check if something is causing the system to
	vibrate. If so, move the system.

MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth.

CD Player

CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must be opened by only a qualified technician.

cally open the door of each deck and clean the mag- netic heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by playing a demagnetizing cassette (available through an audio equipment store).

To protect recordings one or both sides of a tape, remove the corresponding tab. If you later want to record on the

tape, affix a piece	Side A Protection	Side B Protection
tape, affix a piece
of adhesive tape	A	B
of adhesive tape

over the hole.

Tape Player

To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodi-

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