Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display.)
•Set the proper band and frequency (page 14).
•Connect the antenna properly (page 7).
•Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna.
•The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.
•Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible.
•Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.•Press FM MODE repeatedly until “STEREO” appears.
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows:
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Disconnect the power cord.
2Reconnect the power cord.
3Press x, P FILE and DISC 1 at the same time.
4Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer.
•The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 34).
•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 34).
The tape does not erase completely.•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 34).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (page 34).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 34).
The tape does not record.•No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
•The tab has been removed from the cassette. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 34).
•The tape has wound to the end.