Troubleshooting
General
The power is not on.•Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely.
•Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly.
•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
•You cannot turn on the player with the remote when you operate the player on batteries.
There is no audio.•Set FUNCTION to the position you want to operate.
•Adjust the volume.
•Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers.
CD Player
The CD does not play or “no disc“ lights in the display even when a CD is in place.
•Make sure that the CD compartment is closed.
•Place the CD with the label surface up.
•Clean the CD.
•Take out the CD and leave the CD compartment open for about an hour to dry moisture condensation.
•Set FUNCTION to CD.
The sound drops out.•Reduce the volume.
•Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is badly damaged.
•Place the player in a location free from vibration.
•Clean the lens with a commercially available blower.
Radio
The audio is weak or has poor quality.•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
•Move the player away from the TV.
•If you are using the remote while listening to MW radio, noise may be heard. This is unavoidable.
The picture of your TV becomes unstable.•If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the player away from the TV.
Tape Player
The tape does not move when you press an operation button.• Close the tape compartment securely.
The REC z button does not function. The tape does not play.•Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is in place.
•Make sure FUNCTION is set to “TAPE” or “DUBBING”.
The tape does not erase completely.•Clean the erasing head (see page 26).
•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are weak.
•The source which was recorded on TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape using this unit is being played. Record on TYPE I (normal) tape and play.
The tape does not record.•Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
•Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is in place.
The audio is weak.The audio quality is poor.•Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstans (see page 26).
•Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer (see page 26).
The sound is distorted.•The TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.