TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions and are having difficulty operating the unit, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE column to locate and remedy the problem.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION | |||
No power when | No power plug connection | Insert the power plug into | |||
POWER is on. | at the AC outlet. | the AC outlet. | |||
No sound. | Volume control is set to | Turn up the volume. | |||
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| The wrong function is selected. | Select the correct function. | |||
CASSETTE | Dirty capstan. | Clean capstan. | |||
unsteady tape sound |
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Irregular cassette tape winding. | Replace tape. | ||||
| Pitch knob may be in wrong | Adjust pitch knob. | |||
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Cannot record | The erasure prevention tabs are | Replace tape or cover tab | |||
| broken out. | openings with adhesive tape. | |||
| Play button and Record button | When recording, make sure | |||
| were not pressed down | that both the Record and Play | |||
| simultaneously. | buttons are pressed down at | |||
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Record tape sound | Dirty head. | Clean capstan. | |||
is distorted. |
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Faulty cassette tape. | Replace tape. | ||||
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CD PLAYER cannot | Disc is inserted upside down. | Insert disc correctly. | |||
work normally. |
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Disc is dirty. | Wipe clean with soft cloth. | ||||
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| Disc is scratched. | Use a new disc. |
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| Disc seriously warped. | Use a new disc. |
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| A nonstandard disc is inserted. | Use only brand name disc. |
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| Moisture has formed inside the | Wait about 20 to 30 minutes to |
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| CD deck. | let it dry. | |||
No song lyrics | Wrong function is selected. | Select CD on |
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appear on screen |
| Function Selector (29). | |||
| Video cable is not connected | Connect the video cable to the | |||
| properly to the TV. | system’s VIDEO OUT and to | |||
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| the TV VIDEO IN. | |||
| Source selector on TV is not | Using your TV Remote to | |||
| set to VIDEO. | select VIDEO Input. | |||
| TV does not have video line | Connect from VIDEO OUT of the | |||
| input. | system to the AUX IN of your | |||
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| VCR or Connect to an RF Modulator | |||
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| and then to the TV cable input. | |||
No TV reception | Directional antenna is out of | Turn the directional antenna | |||
| direction. | with best reception or use an | |||
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| external antenna. | |||
Picture is jumping | Vertical hold is not set | Adjust the V. hold knob. | |||
up | correctly. |
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