TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Iftheunit fails toperform as described in these operating instructions, check the following guide.

GENERAL

There is no sound.

Is the AC cord connected properly?

1s there a bad connection? (+ page 10)

There may be a short circuit in the speaker terminals.

+Disconnect the AC cord, then correct the speaker connections.

Was an incorrect function button pressed?

Sound is emitted from one speaker only.

Is the other speaker disconnected? (+ page 10)

TUNER SECTION

There is constant, wave-like static.

Is the antenna connected properly? (+ page 10)

Is the signal weak?

+Install an outdoor antenna. (+ page 10)

The reception contains noise interferences or the sound is

distorted.

Is the system picking up external noise or multipath distortion?

+Change the orientation of the antenna. (+ page 8)

+Move the unit away from other electrical appliances.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

The tape does not run.

Is the deck in pause mode? (+ page 28)

The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.

Is the playback head dirty? (+ page 36)

Recording is not possible.

Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (+ page 28)

Is the recording head dirty? (+ page 36)

High frequency sound is not emitted.

Is the recording/playback head dirty? (+ page 36)

CD PLAYER SECTION

The CD player does not play.

c Is the disc correctly inserted? (+ page 22)

Is the disc dirty? (+ page 36)

Is the lens affected by condensation?

+ Wait approximately one hour and try again.

To reset

If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the cassette decks, reset the unit as follows.

1 Press the POWER button to turn off the power.

2Press the POWER button to turn the power back on while pressing the CLEAR button. Everything stored in memory

after purchase is canceled.

If the power cannot be turned off in step 1 because of a

malfunction, reset by disconnecting the AC cord and repeat step 2.

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Aiwa LCX=300, LCX-301 manual Troubleshooting Guide, Tuner Section, Cassette Deck Section, CD Player Section