Troubleshooting

If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service.

General:

Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish.

]There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again.

Operations are disabled.

]The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power cord and then plug it back in.

Unable to operate the System from the remote control.

]The path between the remote control and the remote sensor on the System is blocked.

]Point it at the remote sensor on the front panel.

]Signals cannot reach the remote sensor. More closer to the System.

]The batteries are exhausted.

No sound is heard from the speakers.

]Speaker connections are incorrect or loose (see page 6).

]Headphones are connected (see page 8).

Radio Operations:

Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise (see pages 3 to 6).

]Antennas connections are incorrect or loose.

]The AM loop antenna is too close to the System.

]The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.

Disc Operations:

The disc does not play.

]The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the label side up.

ID3 Tag on an MP3 disc cannot be shown.

]There are two types of ID3 Tag—Version 1 and Version 2. This System can only show ID3 Tag Version 1.

The disc sound is discontinuous.

]The disc is scratched or dirty.

The disc tray does not open or close.

]The AC power cord is not plugged in.

]Child Lock is in use (see page 17).

“MP3 DISC” appears while programming.

]You have selected an MP3 disc while programming. You cannot make a program using MP3 discs.

Tape Operations:

The cassette holder cannot be opened.

]Power supply from the AC power cord has been cut off while the tape was running. Turn on the System.

Impossible to record.

]Small tabs on the back of the cassette are removed. Cover the holes with adhesive tape (see page 19).

Timer Operations:

Daily Timer and Recording Timer does not work.

]The System has been turned on when the on-time comes. Timer starts working only when the System is turned off.

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