TROUBLESHOOTING
• If you are having a problem with your unit, check this | • If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given |
list for a possible solution before calling for service. | here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a |
| qualified person, such as your dealer, for service. |
English
Symptom |
| Possible cause |
Power cannot be turned on. |
| The power cord is unplugged. |
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When 3PLAY is pressed, tape does not |
| 8PAUSE is pressed. |
move. |
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Playback sound is at a very low level. |
| • Batteries are run down. |
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| • The head is dirty. |
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¶REC does not function.• The safety tabs of the cassette have been broken off.
•No cassette is loaded.
The disc is loaded but does not play. | • The disc is upside down. |
| • The disc is dirty. |
| • The disc is damaged or warped. |
| • The lens is dirty. |
| • There is moisture condensation. |
Action
Connect the power cord.
Press 8PAUSE again to release it.
•Replace the batteries with new ones.
•Clean the head.
•Reseal the slots with adhesive tape.
•Load a cassette.
•Load the disc with the label side facing up.
•Clean the disc.
•Replace the disc with a playable one.
•Clean the lens.
•Turn the unit on and wait one or two hours before use.
No sound from the speakers.
Since the tape speed is irregular, wow and flutter occur.
Radio reception is poor and there is much static.
Remote control is impossible.
Headphones are connected.
•The pinch roller or capstan is dirty.
•Batteries are run down.
The antenna is not properly adjusted.
•Batteries in the remote control unit are run down.
•The remote sensor section is exposed to bright light (direct sunlight, etc.)
Disconnect the headphones.
•Clean the pinch roller and capstan.
•Replace the batteries with new ones.
Adjust the antenna correctly.
•Replace the batteries with new ones.
•Try not to operate the unit under direct sunlight, etc.
If this product does not function properly even after you have implemented the possible solutions given above
Many functions of this product are implemented by microcomputers. If malfunction is caused by thunder or static electricity, or the main unit does not function properly even when you press a button, disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet, wait for a while, and then connect this product again.
Note:
When the unit is moved from a cold place of around 0˚C to a warm place, it may not operate normally, because moisture has formed inside the unit. Normal operation will be restored after waiting one or two hours.
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