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DECK A | DECK B |
CLEANING CD
If the CD skips or will not play, the disc may need cleaning.
Before playing, wipe the disc from the center out with a clean cloth. After playing, store the disc in its case.
CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS
To clean the tape heads use a tape cleaner available from all hifi stores
CLEANING THE UNIT
Before cleaning the unit ensure that it is unplugged from the mains. Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Before transporting the unit, take out all discs from the CD tray.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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| No sound. | • | Press the VOLUME UP button. |
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| • | The headphones are connected. Disconnect them. |
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| • | Reset the unit by pressing the Power/Standby switch. |
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| • Suddenly OFF when playing, the SLEEP function is activated. |
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| • | Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at facing |
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| right angle to the rotary table. |
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| No sound from one channel or unbalanced left | • | Check the speaker connections of the inoperative channel. |
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| and right volume. |
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| Reversed left and right sound. | • | Check the speaker cord connection and speaker location. |
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| Lack of bass sound or apparently imprecise | • | Check that the speakers are connected the correct way round. |
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| Severe hum or noise. | • | The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system. Separate the |
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| stereo system from the TV or VCR. |
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| RADIO RECEPTION |
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| The FM STEREO indicator flashes. | • | Adjust the antenna wire. |
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| Severe hum or noise. |
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| The stereo FM program cannot be received in | • | Set the MODE switch to FM MONO, the FM STEREO light will |
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| CD PLAYER OPERATION |
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| Play does not start. | • | The discs are not placed correctly. |
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| • | Dirty disc. |
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| • | The disc is inserted upside down. |
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| • | The player is in the pause mode. |
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| Distorted playback or sound loss during CD | • | Moisture condensation |
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| playback. | • | CD disc is dirty or scratched. |
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| CASSETTE DECK OPERATION | • | No cassette in the cassette holder. |
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| Recording cannot be made. | • | The tab is removed from the cassette. |
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| • | The tape is wound completely. |
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| Recording or playback cannot be made or there | • | Dirty head. |
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| is a decrease in sound level. | • | Magnetic build up on the record/playback head. |
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| Excessive wow or flutter, or sound dropout. | • | Contamination of the capstans or pinch rollers. |
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