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References
WF-5000W
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Troubleshooting chart
Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a ser-
vice technician.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your
authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
General
Tuner
Remote control
Cassette deck
If trouble occurs
When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical
shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning,
etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.
If such a problem occurs, do the following:
1
Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on again.
2
If the unit is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and plug in the
unit, and then turn the power on.
Note:
If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the memory by resetting it.
Clearing all the memory (reset)
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the power stand-by mode.
2
Whilst pressing down the
button and the CONTINUOUS PLAYBACK
button, press the SIMBA MODE/DEMO button until "CLEAR AL" appears.
Caution:
This operation will erase all data stored in memory including clock, timer set-
tings and tuner preset.
Symptom
Possible cause
The clock is not set to the
correct time.
Did a power failure occur? Reset the
clock. (Refer to page 11.)
When a button is pressed, the
unit does not respond.
Set the unit to the power stand-by
mode and then turn it back on.
If the unit still malfunctions, reset it.
(Refer to page 21.)
No sound is heard.
Is the volume level set to "0"?
Are the headphones connected?
Are the speaker wires disconnected?
Symptom
Possible cause
The radio makes unusual
noises continuously.
Is the unit placed near the TV or
computer?
Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial
placed properly? Move the aerial
away from the AC power lead if it's
located nearby.
Symptom
Possible cause
The remote control does not
operate.
Is the AC power lead of the unit
plugged in?
Is the battery polarity correct?
Are the batteries dead?
Is the distance or angle incorrect?
Does the remote control sensor
receive strong light?
Symptom
Possible cause
Cannot record.
Is the erase-prevention tab removed?
Cannot record tracks with
proper sound quality.
Is it a normal tape? (You cannot
record on a metal or CrO tape.)
Cannot erase completely.
Sound skipping.
Is there any slack?
Cannot hear treble.
Is the tape stretched?
Sound fluctuation.
Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or
heads dirty?
Cannot remove the tape.
If a power failure occurs during
playback, the heads remain engaged
with the tape. Do not open the
compartment with great force.
SIMBA
MODE
/DEMO
