Maintenance
To get the best performance of the unit, keep your discs clean.
General Notes
In general, you will have the best performance by keeping your discs clean.
•Store discs in their cases, and keep them in cabinets or on shelves.
Cleaning the unit
•Stains on the unit
Should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in
•Since the unit may deteriorate in quality, become damaged or have its paint peel off, be careful about the following:
–DO NOT wipe it with a rough cloth.
–DO NOT wipe it too vigorously.
–DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
–DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as an insecticide to it.
–DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with it for a long time.
Handling discs
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly.
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
•Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing it back in its case.
•Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and moisture.
To clean the disc
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to edge.
DO NOT use any 
record cleaner, spray, thinner, or
the disc.
Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your unit, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.
If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
Symptom |
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| Possible Cause |
Power does not come on. |
| The power cord is not connected to an | |
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| AC outlet. | |
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No sound is heard. |
| • | Connections are incorrect or loose. |
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| • | A pair of headphones is connected. |
Action
Insert the plug into the socket.
• | Check all connections and make |
| corrections. (See pages 6 to 8.) |
• | Unplug the headphones from the |
| PHONES jack. |
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Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.
Loaded discs cannot be ejected.
The disc does not play.
Operations are disabled.
Unable to operate the unit by the remote control.
•Antennas are disconnected.
•The AM loop antenna is too close to the unit.
•The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.
•The AC power cord is not plugged in.
•The Disc Lock function is in use.
The disc is upside down.
The
•The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the unit is blocked.
•The batteries are exhausted.
•You are using the remote control too far from the unit.
• | Reconnect the antenna correctly and |
| securely. |
• | Change the position and direction of |
| the AM loop antenna. |
• | Extend FM antenna and orient to the |
| best reception position. |
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• Plug in the AC power cord. | |
• | Cancel the Disc Lock function. (See |
| page 19.) |
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Put the disc in with the label side up.
Unplug the AC power cord then plug it back in.
•Remove the obstruction.
•Replace the batteries. (See page 8.)
•Signals cannot reach the remote sensor. Move closer to the unit.
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