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GENERAL INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or
abrasive.
Cleaning discs
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth, wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in circular motion.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue
records.
Cleaning the disc lens
After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the disc lens with CD
lens cleaner or any commercially available cleaner: Follow the instructions supplied with cleaner.
Cleaning the heads and tape path
To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the heads, the capstan(s) and pressure roller(s) after every 50 hours of
tape operation.
Use a cotton swab slight moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
The heads may also be cleaned by playing a cleaning tape once.
Demagnetizing the heads
Use a demagnetizing tape available at your dealer.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Check the following guide for problem resolution.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
General
No Sound
AC cord is not plugged in.Plug in AC cord securely.
VOLUME control is at
minimum.
Set the VOLUME control
to proper sound level.
Wrong source selected.Make sure the source is
set to the source you
want to operate.
Headphones plug
inserted into the
headphones jack.
Pull out the headphones
plug from the headphones
jack.
CD Player
Disc Is Inserted but
Tracks Are Not
Displayed
Disc is inserted upside-
down.
Insert disc correctly (label
up).
Disc is dirty.Wipe clean with soft cloth.
Disc is scratched.Use a new disc.
Disc is seriously warped.Use a new disc.
Moisture has formed
inside the CD deck.
Take out the CD and
leave the CD Player open
for about an hour to dry.
Certain Sections of
Disc Are Not Played
Normally
Disc is dirty.Wipe clean with soft cloth.
Disc is scratched.Skip over scratched
sections (if necessary);
otherwise, replace the
disc.
Radio
Noise in Radio
Reception
Station has not been
tuned properly.
Tune to correct frequency.
FM reception is weak.Adjust the direction of the
FM Antenna.
MW reception is weak.MW antenna is built-in;
rotate the system to face
a new direction.
Cassette Deck
Unsteady Tape Sound
Capstan is dirty.Clean the capstan.
Irregular cassette tape
winding.
Replace tape.
Cannot Record
Cassette's erasure
prevention tabs are
broken out.
Replace tape or cover
tabs with adhesive tape.
Recorded Tape Sound
Is Distorted
Dirty head.Clean head.
Faulty cassette tape.Replace cassette tape.
High Frequency of
Tape Sound Is Weak
Dirty head.Clean head.
Remote Control
Does Not Function
Properly
Batteries are weak.Peplace the batteries.
Obstacles are in the path
between the remote
control and the system.
Remove the obstacles.
Interference from strong
light (e.g. direct sunlight,
fluorescent lighting).
Change the light in the
room.
Too far from Remote
Sensor.
Move closer to the system
when using the remote
control and make sure
that you are pointing at
the unit's Remote Sensor.
