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Reference
RQT5539
Problem
Probable cause(s)
Suggested remedy
Reference
page(s)
When there is a television set nearby
The picture on the TV
The location and orientation of the antenna
If you are using an indoor antenna, change
disappears or stripes appear
are incorrect.
to an outdoor antenna.
on the screen.
The wiring at the back of the system is
Separate the antenna wire of the TV set
unsuitable.
from the system.
While using the cassette deck
Sound is low, intermittent,
Heads are dirty.
Clean the heads.
poor quality, noisy, scratchy,
or unsteady.
The deck does not enter the
The erase-prevention tabs are removed
Attach tape to cover the space left by
recording mode.
from the cassette.
removal of the erase-prevention tabs.
While listening to compact discs
The display does not show
The disc is upside down.
Set the disc with the label facing upward.
the correct indication. Disc
The disc is dirty.
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
play does not start when
The disc is scratched.
Replace the disc with a new one.
you press the play button.
The disc is badly warped.
The disc is a nonstandard one.
Replace the disc with a different one.
There is condensation inside the CD
Wait for 60 minutes before using the CD
changer.
player.
A certain music passage
The disc is dirty.
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
can’t be played correctly.
“TAKE OUT/DISC” appears
There was a power failure or the power cord
1. Press [
f
/
7
, POWER] to switch on the
on the display.
was disconnected from the household AC
power. The tray will open.
outlet
2. If there is a CD in the tray, remove it,
• during disc changing operation or
then press [
c
] of [CD 1] to close
• when the disc tray is opened.
the tray. The system will restore normal
operation.
While using the remote control
The system cannot be
The batteries are installed in the reverse
Re-insert the batteries in the correct
operated with the remote
polarity.
polarity.
control.
The batteries are run-down.
Replace the batteries with new batteries.
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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.
Maintenance
For a cleaner crisper sound
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
See below
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