Troubleshooting guide
The following check will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the check list below, refer to the operating procedures.
General
Problem | Cause/Solution |
No sound | ∙ Adjust the volume with (+). |
| ∙ Set the fader control to the center position on the |
| system. |
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Indications do not appear on | Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See “Cleaning |
the display window. | the Connectors” of “Maintenance” for details. |
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Tape playback
Problem | Cause/Solution |
Playback sound is distorted. | Contamination of the tape head. nClean the head. |
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The AMS does not operate | ∙ There is a noise in the space between tracks. |
correctly. | ∙ A blank space is too short (less than four seconds). |
| ∙ +on (SEEK/AMS) is pressed immediately before the |
| following track. |
| ∙ =on (SEEK/AMS) is pressed immediately after the track |
| starts. |
| ∙ A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low |
| sound level is treated as a blank space. |
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Radio reception
Problem | Cause/Solution |
Preset tuning is not possible. | ∙ Memorize the correct frequency. |
| ∙ The broadcast is too weak. |
Automatic tuning is not possible. The broadcast is too weak. nUse the manual tuning.
The “ST” indication flashes. | ∙ Tune in precisely. |
| ∙ The broadcast is too weak. nPress (SENS) to enter the |
| MONO mode. |
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Disc play
Problem | Cause/Solution |
Playback sound skips. | A dusty or defective disc. |
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Additional Information
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