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References
Troubleshooting Chart
Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service tech-
nician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your
authorized SHARP dealer or service center.
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Tuner
Symptom
●
Radio makes unusual noise con-
secutively.
■
Remote control
Symptom
●
The remote control does not op-
erate.
Possible cause
●
The stereo system is placed near the TV
or computer.
●
FM/AM loop antenna is not placed prop-
erly. Move the AC power cord away from
the antenna if located near.
Possible cause
●
Is the AC power cord of the stereo sys-
tem plugged in?
●
The battery polarity is not respected.
●
The batteries are dead.
●
Incorrect distance or angle.
●
Does the remote control sensor receive
strong light?
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General
Symptom
●
The clock is not on time.
●
When a button is pressed, the unit
does not respond.
●
No sound is heard.
Possible cause
●
Did a power failure occur?
●
Reset the clock. (Refer to page 17.)
●
Set this unit to the power stand-by mode
and then turn it back on.
●
If the unit still malfunctions, reset it.
(Refer to page 44.)
●
Is the volume level set to “0”?
●
Are the headphones connected?
●
Are the speaker wires disconnected?
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Cassette deck
Symptom
●
Cannot record.
●
Cannot record tracks with proper
sound quality.
●
Cannot erase completely.
●
Sound skipping.
●
Cannot hear treble.
●
Sound fluctuation.
●
Cannot remove the tape.
Possible cause
●
Is the erase-protection tab removed?
●
Is it a normal tape?
●
(You cannot record on a metal or CrO
2
tape.)
●
Is there any slack? Is the tape stretched?
●
Are the capstan, pinch roller, or heads
dirty?
●
If a power failure occurs during playback,
the heads remain engaged with the tape.
Do not open the compartment forcibly.
Wait until electricity resumes.
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CD player
Symptom
●
Playback does not start.
●
Playback stops in the middle or is
not performed properly.
●
Playback sounds are skipped, or
stopped in the middle of a track.
Possible cause
●
The disc is loaded up-side down.
●
The disc does not satisfy the standards.
●
The disc is distorted or scratched.
●
Is the unit located near excessive vibra-
tions?
●
The disc is very dirty.
●
Has condensation formed inside the
unit? (Refer to page 5.)
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