Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:
1Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected.
2Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.
If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.
When the ?/1 indicator flashesImmediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
•If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage? Check the voltage for your region, then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly.
•Are the + and – speaker cords short- circuited?
•Are you using the supplied speakers?
•Is anything blocking the ventilation holes
on the rear of the system?
Check all the above items and fix any problems found. After ?/1 indicator stops flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.
•A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock (page 9) and timer settings (pages 21 and 22) again.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled.•Redo the following:
–“Presetting radio stations” (page 14)
–“Falling asleep to music” and “Waking up to music” (pages 20 and 21)
–“Timer recording radio programs” (page 22)
There is no sound.•Press VOLUME + (or turn VOLUME control on the unit clockwise).
•Make sure the headphones are not connected.
•Check the speaker connections (page 7).
•There is no audio output during Rec Timer.
•The system is in pause mode. Press N (or CD NX on the unit) to return to normal play mode.
There is severe hum or noise.•Move the system away from the source of noise.
•Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
•Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord.
The timer cannot be set.• Set the clock again (page 9).
The timer does not function.•Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT to set the timer and light up “cPLAY” or “cREC” in the display (pages 21 and 22).
•Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 21 and 22).
•Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 20).
•Make sure the clock is correctly set.
The remote does not function.•Remove the obstacle.
•Move the remote closer to the system.
•Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
•Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
•Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set.