Aiwa XR-M88 Troubleshooting Guide, Cassette Deck Section, There is no sound, To reset, General

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the system fails to perform as described in these Operating Instructions, check the following guide.

GENERAL

There is no sound.

●Is the AC cord connected properly?

●Is there a bad connection? (+ page 4)

●Was an incorrect function button pressed?

Sound is emitted from one speaker only.

●Is the other speaker disconnected?

Sound becomes inaudible suddenly.

+The protection circuit was activated due to an internal heat build-up. Turn off the power, make sure there is sufficient clearance behind the ventilation openings on the rear, and

leave the system until it cools down.

An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs, or an error message appears.

+Reset the system as stated below.

TUNER SECTION

There is constant, wave-like static.

. Is the antenna connected properly? (+ page 5)

●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 system away from other electrical appliances.

CD PLAYER SECTION

The CD player does not play.

●Is the disc correctly inserted? (+ page 11)

●Is the disc dirty? (+ page 21)

●Is the lens affected by condensation?

+ Wait approximately one hour and try again.

To reset

If an unusual condition occurs in the display window, reset the system as follows.

1Press the POWER button to turn off the power.

2Press the POWER button to turn the power back on while

pressing the ■ 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.

CASSETTE DECK SECTION

The tape does not run.

●Is the deck in pause mode? (+ page 13)

The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.

●Is the playback head dirty? (+ page 21)

Recording is not possible.

●Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off? (+ page14)

●Is the recording head dirty? (+ page 21)

Erasure is not possible.

●Is the erasure head dirty? (+ page 21)

●Is a metal tape being used?

High frequency sound is not emitted.

● Is the recording/playback head dirty? (+ page 21)

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