ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

 

REMEDY

 

English

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive static in FM broadcasts.

Interference from starting motor of a nearby

 

Position the FM antenna as high and as far

 

 

 

 

 

car.

 

away from nearby roads as possible. Connect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

using a coaxial cable.

 

 

 

 

 

Interference from the thermostat of a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nearby electrical appliance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise increases during stereo

Antenna input is too weak due to

 

Check the antenna connection.

 

 

 

broadcasts.

obstructions or excessive distance from

 

 

 

 

 

 

Install a multi-element type FM antenna if possible.

 

 

 

 

 

the broadcasting station.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo broadcasts are noisy and

Insufficient antenna input.

 

Install an antenna appropriate for the electric

 

 

SYSTEM/TUNER

STEREO indicator blinks on and off.

 

 

field strength of your area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot select preset stations.

Preset memory has been erased.

 

Reprogram memory presettings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buzzing or static during AM

Interference from source such as lightning,

 

The problem is difficult to eliminate, but can be

 

 

 

broadcasts.

fluorescent lights, electric motors or

 

lessened by grounding AM loop antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

thermostat of nearby electrical appliance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV or microprocessor is being used nearby.

 

Move away from TV or microprocessor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AM broadcast sensitivity is poor.

Radio signal is weak or the antenna is not

 

Properly connect the AM loop antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

properly connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change orientation of the AM loop antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Install an external AM loop antenna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot set timer

Current time is not set.

 

Set current time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The unit does not work normally.

The internal microcomputer has been

 

Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet,

 

 

 

 

 

frozen by an external electric shock

 

and then plug in again after about one minute.

 

 

 

 

 

(lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or the power supply with low voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play does not begin.

The disc is damaged.

 

Check the disc carefully; replace it if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is moisture on the laser pickup.

 

Wait 20 to 30 minutes after switching the unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON before trying to play a disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc has been loaded upside down.

 

Reload the disc with the label side facing up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

 

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAYER

Play is delayed, or begins at the

The disc may be scratched or damaged.

 

Check the disc carefully; replace it if

 

 

wrong place.

 

 

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD synchronized recording or

The system cable is not connected

 

Connect the system cable properly.

 

 

CD

Automatic recording function

securely.

 

 

 

 

does not work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound “skips.”

The unit is being subjected to vibrations

 

Relocate the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

or impacts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

 

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound “hums.”

Improper cable connections.

 

Securely connect the audio cables. If the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

problem persists, the cables may be defective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise from inside of the unit.

The disc may be warped.

 

Replace the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The remote control transmitter

The batteries of the remote control

 

Replace the batteries with new ones.

 

 

CONTROL

does not work.

transmitter are too weak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control is too far away or is being

 

Use within 6 meters and 60 degree radius.

 

 

 

 

 

used at an incorrect angle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE

 

 

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter

 

Change the position of the unit.

 

 

 

 

type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the remote control sensor of the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV functions strangely when the

Remote control is being used near, TV

 

Relocate this unit away from the TV or cover

 

 

 

remote control is being used.

set with a remote control sensor.

 

the TV’s remote control sensor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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