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While using the cassette deck
Sound is low, intermittent,
poor quality, noisy, scratchy,
or unsteady.
The deck does not enter
the recording mode.
Heads are dirty.
The erase-prevention tabs have been re-
moved from the cassette.
Clean the heads.
Attach tape to cover the space left by remov-
al of the erase-prevention tabs.
Maintenance
If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a
soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
For a cleaner crisper sound
While using the remote control
The system cannot be op-
erated with the remote
control.
The batteries are installed in the reverse po-
larity.
The batteries are run-down.
Re-insert the batteries observing the correct
polarity.
Replace the batteries with new batteries.
While listening to compact discs
The display does not show
the correct indication.
Disc play does not start
when you press the play
button.
A certain music passage
can’t be played correctly.
“TAKE OUT DISC” appears
on the display.
The disc is upside down.
The disc is dirty.
The disc is scratched.
The disc is badly warped.
The disc is a nonstandard one.
There is condensation inside the CD chang-
er.
The disc is dirty.
There is a problem with the CD mechanism.
(A power failure may have occurred.)
Set the disc with the label facing upward.
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
Replace the disc with a new one.
Replace the disc with a different one.
Wait for 60 minutes before using the CD
player.
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
The tray will open automatically.
Remove the CD and press [ ] of [CD 1] to
close the tray. The system will restore nor-
mal operation.
When there is a television set nearby
The picture on the TV dis-
appears or stripes appear
on the screen.
The location and orientation of the antenna
are incorrect.
The wiring at the back of the system is un-
suitable.
If you are using an indoor antenna, change
to an outdoor antenna.
Separate the antenna wire of the TV set
from the system.
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Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and re-
cording. Use a cleaning tape (not included).
Problem
Probable cause(s)
Suggested remedy
Reference page(s)
While listening to AM broadcasts
You hear an unusual beat
sound.
You hear a low-frequency
hum.
You are using the system at the same time
you are playing a TV set.
The antenna wire is near the power cord.
Switch off the TV set, or use the system fur-
ther away from it.
Separate the antenna wire from the power
cord.
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Reference
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