ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive static in FM broadcasts.

Interference from starting motor of a nearby

Position the FM antenna as high and as far away

 

 

car.

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 obstructions

Check the antenna connection.

 

broadcasts.

or excessive distance from the broadcasting

 

 

 

 

 

station.

Install a multi-element type FM antenna if possible.

 

 

 

 

 

Stereo broadcasts are noisy and

Insufficient antenna input.

Install an antenna appropriate for the electric field

RECEIVER

STEREO indicator blinks on and off.

 

strength of your area.

 

 

 

Cannot select preset stations.

Preset memory has been erased.

Reprogram memory presets.

 

 

 

Buzzing or static during AM

Interference from sources such as lightning,

The problem is difficult to eliminate, but can be

broadcasts.

fluorescent lights, electric motors or

lessened by grounding AM loop antenna.

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thermostat of nearby electrical appliance.

 

 

 

 

 

TV or microprocessor is being used nearby.

Move away from TV or microprocessor.

RX

 

 

 

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 frozen

Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet, and

 

 

by an external electric shock (lightning,

then plug in again after about one minute.

 

 

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 pick-up.

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.

CD PLAYER

 

 

 

 

The disc is dirty.

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

Play is delayed, or begins at the

The disc may be scratched or damaged.

Check the disc carefully; replace it if necessary.

wrong place.

 

 

 

 

 

CD synchronized recording or

The system cable is not connected securely.

Connect the system cable properly.

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Automatic recording function does

 

 

not work.

 

 

 

 

 

CDX

 

 

 

Sound “skips.”

The unit is being subjected to vibrations or

Relocate the unit.

 

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 does not work.

The batteries of the remote control are too

Replace the batteries with new ones.

CONTROL

 

weak.

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control is too far away or is being

Use within 6 meters and 60 degree radius.

 

 

used at an incorrect angle.

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE

TV functions strangely when the

Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type

Change the position of the unit.

Remote control is being used near TV set

Relocate this unit away from the TV or cover the

 

 

of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the

 

 

 

remote control sensor of the unit.

 

 

remote control is being used.

with a remote control sensor.

TV’s remote control sensor.

 

 

 

 

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