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Solution
Check power cord for a secure connection.
Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug
into power source again.
Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
Increase the volume setting.
Check connection to speakers.
Check that you have selected the appropriate
function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.
Make sure mute is off.
Check antenna connection.
Move antenna.
Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as
hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluores-
cent lights.
Check that CD is in the tray.
Check that CD label is facing up.
Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
Check that CD function is selected.
Use CD lens cleaner.
Clean the disc.
Clean the disc.
Check disc for warping, scratches, or other
damage.
Problem
System will
not turn on
No sound
Poor radio
reception
CD does
not play
CD sound
skips
Problem
CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
Distorted or
noisy tape
recordings
Remote
control
does not
work
Solution
Check if something is causing the system to
vibrate. If so, move the system.
Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet away
or on a different surface from the main unit.
Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner) and
then back to CD.
Inspect the tape heads and clean and demag-
netize.
Check that the batteries are properly installed.
Replace weak batteries.
Check the system is plugged into power source.
Point the remote directly at the system’s front
panel.
Move closer to the system.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and
the system.
Disconnect the audio system from the power source
before performing any maintenance.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.
CD Player
CAUTION!
This system operates with a laser. It must
be opened by only a qualified technician.
Tape Player
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical-
ly open the door of each deck and clean the magnet-
ic heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud
dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by
playing a demagnetizing cassette (available through
an audio equipment store).
To protect recordings one or
both sides of a tape, remove
the corresponding tab. If you
later want to record on the tape, affix a piece of
adhesive tape over the hole.
Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack in
your tapes can cause scratches on
the tape, or worse yet, the tape
could break. If you notice some slack
in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you
insert it.
Maintenance
A
Side A Protection
B
Side B Protection
Troubleshooting Tips
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