The remote does not work.

•There is an obstacle between the remote and the unit.

•You are not pointing the remote in the direction of the system’s sensor.

•The batteries in the remote have run down. Replace the batteries.

•Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly.

Speakers

Sound comes from only one channel, or the left and right volumes are unbalanced.

•Check the speaker connections and placement.

The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level.

•The heads are dirty. Clean them (see page 32).

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 32).

The tape does not erase completely.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 32).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.

•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see page 32).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are missing.

•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see page 32).

CD Player

The CD will not play.

•The CD is dirty.

•The surface of the CD is scratched. Replace the CD.

•The CD is inserted with the label side down.

•Condensation has built up in the system. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

Play does not start from the first track.

•The player is in Program or Shuffle Play. Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “PROGRAM” and “SHUFFLE” disappear.

Tuner

There is a severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “ST” flashes).

•Adjust the antenna.

•The signal strength is too weak. Connect an external antenna (see page 11).

•Make sure that the antenna is connected properly.

•Do not bend or roll up the antenna.

•The two wires comprising the FM antenna have been pulled further apart since the system was first purchased. Repair or replace with a new one.

A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.

•Press STEREO/MONO on the remote until “ST” appears in the display.

Information Additional

Tape Deck

Recording cannot be done.

•There is no tape in the cassette holder.

•The record protect tab has been removed from the cassette (see page 31).

•The tape has come to the end.

Resetting the system

1Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

2Press ?/1 down and connect the power cord to the wall outlet again.

The system is reset to the factory settings. All previous settings such as the preset stations, clock, and timers are cleared and must be set again.

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