PROBLEMS
General
The unit does not operate.
Cassette
Cassette cannot be loaded.
The tape does not move.
The tape gets caught in the tape transport mechanism.
Tape speed is slow.
Tape running is unstable.
There is excessive noise, the sound quivers or there are breaks in the sound.
Recording
The RECORD key cannot be depressed.
Recording cannot be done.
The previous recording cannot be erased.
No sound output.
CD
CD play does not begin.
The CD produces no sound
The CD sound jumps.
CD stops immediately.
CD takes too long to start
AM/FM Radio
No sound or signal
Signal is unclear.
FM Stereo reception is unclear.
Troubleshooting
ITEMS TO CHECK
Is the AC power cord unplugged?
Are the batteries fully charged?
Is cassette being loaded properly?
Is the PLAY key depressed?
Is the PAUSE key depressed?
Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?
Is there excessive slack in the tape?
Is the tape too old or the quality bad?
Is there excessive slack in the tape?
Are the tape heads dirty?
Is a cassette loaded?
Is the cassette’s erasure prevention tab broken off? Are the heads dirty?
Is the erasure head dirty?
Is the tape type other than type 1 normal bias?
Is the master volume turned up?
Is the AC power cord unplugged or loose? Is the CD upside down?
Is the CD or lens excessively dirty? Is the disc holder closed properly? Is the PAUSE mode on?
Is the FUNCTION switch on CD mode?
Is there condensation inside the unit? If so, let stand for
Is the lens or CD excessively dirty?
Is the unit subjected to excessive vibration? Are there any bad scratches on the CD?
Is CD loaded upside down? Is CD not set properly in tray? Is CD excessively dirty?
Press STOP and PLAY/PAUSE again, repeat if necessary.
Is FUNCTION Selector set to Radio?
Is Band Selector set properly?
Is telescoping antenna fully extended and properly positioned for best reception?
Tune Radio so FM Stereo LED is lit. Adjust antenna if necessary.
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