Troubleshooting (1)
If you experience any problems with the unit, please take the time to read through these pages and try to solve the problem yourself before you call your dealer or a TEAC service center.
Moreover, the problem might be caused by something other than this unit. Confirm that connected devices are also being used properly.
General
No power
FCheck the connection to the AC power source. Confirm that the AC source is not a switched outlet, and, if it is, that the switch is turned on. Confirm that there is power to the AC outlet by plugging another device such as a lamp or a fan into the outlet.
Remote control does not work
FPress the POWER switch of the main unit to turn it on. FIf the batteries are exhausted, change the batteries.
FUse the remote control within its effective range (16 ft/5 m) and point it toward the remote sensor on the front panel.
FMake sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the main unit.
FIf a fluorescent light is near the unit, turn it off.
Other devices with remote controls operate incorrectly
FOther devices with remote controls might operate incorrectly because of infrared light “overspill” when you operate the remote control of this unit.
Buttons do not work properly
FIf another operation is still in process, wait a moment and try again.
No sound or only a very low sound level is heard
FCheck the connections to the amplifier.
FCheck that the speakers and other audio components are connected securely.
FCheck the operation of the connected component.
FThere might be a /@ short in a speaker cable. Check the speaker cables.
FSelect the correct input source using the SOURCE button.
Severe hum or noise is heard
FPlace the unit as far away from TVs as possible.
CD player
Will not play
FLoad a disc with the label side up.
FIf the disc is dirty, clean the surface of the disc. If the disc is scratched or has any sticky substance on its surface, do not play the disc until you have corrected the condition of the disc. Never under any circumstances use
FIf a blank disc has been loaded, load a prerecorded disc.
FDepending on the disc and other factors, playback of some
FYou cannot play unfinalized
FIf moisture condensation has occurred in the unit, leave the unit for one or two hours with the power turned on.
Sound skips
FPlace the unit in a stable place to avoid vibrations and shocks. FIf the disc is dirty, clean its surface.
FDo not use scratched, damaged or warped discs.
Cassette tape recorder | ENGLISH |
Cassette tape compartment does not close |
FThe cassette tape is not properly loaded. Reinsert it.
Sound quality is poor
FClean the heads (page 6).
FIf a head is magnetized, demagnetize it with a head demagnetizer.
FCheck that the Dolby NR switch is set to the same position as when the recording was made.
Playback speed seems somewhat fast or slow
FCheck the pitch control setting (page 26).
Auto reverse does not occur
FSet the REV MODE switch to Kor Q.
FIf the REV MODE switch is set to K, start playback from the tape side facing you (“side A”).
Cannot record
FIf the erasure prevention tabs on top of the cassette are broken off, cover the holes using pieces of adhesive tape.
FCheck the recording level setting (page 33).
USB
No sound even if the USB Play (U) button is pressed FConfirm that there are MP3 files on the USB device.
FFile formats other than MP3 (e.g. MPEG 1 LAYER 2 file) cannot be played.
Cannot record
FConfirm that the USB storage device has open space. FConfirm that the USB storage device is not locked.
FWhen record from an analog source, check the recording level setting (page 29).
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