Troubleshooting and explanations

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs during recorder operation, follow the steps described below before consulting the nearest Aiwa dealer. If any messages appear, it is recommended to take notes.

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Check to see if the problem is listed in “Troubleshooting”.

Check “Messages” (page 39) for the problem as well.

If after step 1 you still cannot solve the problem, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.

While charging
SymptomCause/Solution

 

 

The rechargeable

• The rechargeable battery or the dry battery has been inserted

battery does not

incorrectly or the AC power adaptor has been connected

start charging. The

incorrectly.

rechargeable battery

, Insert the battery correctly or connect the AC power adaptor

cannot be fully

correctly.

charged.

• The terminals of the battery charging stand is dirty.

 

, Clean the terminals with a dry cloth.

 

• Because of the battery’s characteristics, the capacity of the

 

rechargeable battery may be smaller than normal when it is used

 

for the first time or after a long period of disuse.

 

, Charge and discharge the battery several times. The normal

 

battery life will be restored.

 

• The rechargeable battery is drained (nothing appears in the

 

display window).

 

, Charge the rechargeable battery. It takes one minute after

 

placing the recorder on the battery charging stand for an

 

indication to appear and charging to start. If charging does not

 

start even after a minute, replace the recorder on the battery

 

charging stand again.

 

 

The rechargeable

• The quick mode was set to “QUICK”.

battery has become

, If you set the quick mode to “QUICK”, the power stays on

drained even when

inside recorder even when there is no operation, causing the

the recorder was not

battery life to shorten. If the battery is not fully charged, the

used for a while.

rechargeable battery may become drained after a while. If this

 

happens, charge the rechargeable battery again.

 

 

Even when fully

• The useful life of the rechargeable battery may be ending.

charged, the life of

, Replace the rechargeable battery with the new one.

the battery is only

 

about half what it

 

normally is.

 

 

 

 

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