Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem | Solution |
System will | Check power cord for a secure connection. |
not turn on | Unplug the unit for a moment, and then |
| plug into power source again. |
| Check the outlet by plugging in another |
| device. |
No sound | Increase the volume setting. |
| Check connection to speakers. |
| Check that you have selected the appropri- |
| ate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner. |
Poor radio | Check antenna connection. |
reception | Move antenna. |
| Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such |
| as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, |
| fluorescent lights. |
CD does | Check that CD is in the tray. |
not play | Check that CD label is facing up. |
| Check that PAUSE mode is not on. |
| Check that CD function is selected. |
CD sound | Clean the disc. |
skips | Check disc for warping, scratches, or other |
| damage. |
Check if something is causing the system to vibrate. If so, move the system.
Problem | Solution |
CD button | Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner) |
will not | and then back to CD. |
respond, or |
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does not |
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change |
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discs when |
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you press |
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DISC SKIP |
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Distorted or | Inspect the tape heads and clean and |
noisy tape | demagnetize. |
recordings |
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Remote | Check that the batteries are properly |
control | installed. |
does not | Replace weak batteries. |
work | Check the system is plugged in to power |
| source. |
| Point the remote directly at the system’s |
front panel.
Move closer to the system.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the system.
Maintenance
Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth.
CD Player
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must be opened by only a qualified technician.
Tape Player
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical- ly open the door of each deck and clean the magnet-
ic heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by playing a demagnetizing cassette (available through an audio equipment store).
To protect recordings one or both sides of a tape, remove
the corresponding tab. If you later want to record on the
tape, affix a piece of adhesive tape over the hole.
Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack in
your tapes can cause scratches on A the tape, or worse yet, the tape
could break. If you notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it.
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