Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display.)
•Set the proper band and frequency (page 15).
•Connect the antenna properly (page 8).
•Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna.
•The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.
•Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible.
•Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.•Press FM MODE repeatedly until “STEREO” appears.
Tape deckThe tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level.•The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 38).
•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 38).
The tape does not erase completely.•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 38).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out.•The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (page 38).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (page 38).
The tape does not record.•No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
•The tab has been removed from the cassette. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 38).
•The tape has wound to the end.
There is no sound.
•Check the connection of the optional component.
•Check that the optional component is turned on.
•Turn up the volume on the connected optional component, if the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack.
•Change the radio frequency using the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter, then press WIRELESS on the unit again.
•If you connect the transmitter to the analog out jacks of an audio reproducer, make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.
•Make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to either ON or OFF (If the switch gets stuck between ON and OFF, the sound will be cut off).
There is severe hum or noise.
•If the transmitter is connected to the headphones jack, turn down the volume of the connected optional component. If the connected optional component has the BASS BOOST or MEGA BASS function, set these function to OFF.
•If the connected optional component has a LINE OUT jacks, connect its LINE OUT jacks.
•Change the radio frequency with the CHANNEL selector on the transmitter then press WIRELESS on the unit again.
•If you connect the transmitter to the analog out jacks of an audio reproducer, make sure that the NOISE FILTER switch is set to OFF.
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the system as follows:
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Disconnect the power cord.
2Reconnect the power cord.
3Press x, PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE and DISC 1 at the same time.
4Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You should set the settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer.