Sound is emitted from one speaker only.

Is the other speaker disconnected?

An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs. --> Reset the unit as stated below.

TUNER SECTION

There is constant, wave-like static.

• Is the antenna connected properly? (--> page 4)

• Is the signal weak?

--> Connect an outdoor antenna.

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.

--> Move the unit away from other electrical appliances.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

The tape does not run.

• Is deck in pause mode? (--> page 11)

The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.

• Is the playback head dirty? (--> page 18)

Recording is not possible.

• Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (--> page 11)

• Is the recording head dirty? (--> page 18)

Erasure is not possible.

• Is the erasure head dirty? (--> page 18)

• Is a metal tape being used?

High frequency sound is not emitted.

• Is the recording/playback head dirty? (--> page 18)

CD PLAYER SECTION

The CD player does not play.

• Is the disc correctly placed? (--> page 9)

• Is the disc dirty? (--> page 18)

• 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 POWER to turn off the power.

2 Press POWER to turn the power back on while pressing . 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 connect it again. Then carry out step 2.

GENERAL (cont) pg. 19

SPECIFICATIONS

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