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Timer Operations (see pages 20 and 21)
• When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure
occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need to set the clock
first, then the timer again.
• Without stopping the recording, you cannot change the source
after Recording Timer starts recording.
• If you set the Sleep Timer after Daily Timer starts playing the
selected source, Daily Timer is canceled.
• If Sleep Timer is set to come on while Recording timer is
operating, Sleep Timer will not come on at all.
Maintenance
To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs,
tapes, and mechanism clean.
Handling discs
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge while
pressing the center hole lightly.
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
• Put the disc back in its case after use to prevent warping.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when placing
it back in its case.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes, and
moisture.
To clean the disc:
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to
edge.
Handling cassette tapes
• If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by inserting
a pencil in one of the reels and rotating.
• If the tape is loose, it may get stretched, cut, or caught in the
cassette.
• Be careful not to touch the tape surface.
• Avoid the following places to store the tape—in dusty places,
in direct sunlight or heat, in moist areas, on a TV or speaker,
or near a magnet.
To keep the best recording and playback sound quality:
• Use a cotton swab moistened with alcohol to clean the heads,
capstans, and pinch rollers.
• Use a head demagnetizer (available at electronics and audio
shops) to demagnetize the heads (when the System turned off).
Cleaning the System
• Stains should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the System is
heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted
neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a dry
cloth.
• Since the System may deteriorate in quality, it become
damaged or get its paint peeled off, be careful about the
following:
– DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
– DO NOT wipe it strong.
– DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
– DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides
to it.
DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact with
it for a long time.
Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for
a possible solution before calling for service.
General:
Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you
finish.
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There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again.
Operations are disabled.
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The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to
external electrical interference.
Unplug the AC power cord
and then plug it back in.
Unable to operate the System from the remote control.
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The path between the remote control and the remote sensor
on the System is blocked. Remove the obstruction.
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The batteries are exhausted.
No sound is heard.
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Speaker connections are incorrect or loose (see pages 4
and 5).
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Headphones are connected. Disconnect the headphones.
Radio Operations:
Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.
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Antennas connections are incorrect or loose (see pages 4
and 5).
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The AM loop antenna is too close to the System.
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The FM antenna is not properly extended and positioned.
Disc Operations:
The disc does not play.
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The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the label
side up.
The disc sound is discontinuous.
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The disc is scratched or dirty.
The disc tray does not open or close.
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The AC power cord is not plugged in.
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Tray Lock is in use (see page 17).
Tape Operations:
The cassette holder cannot be opened.
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Power supply from the AC power cord has been cut off
while the tape was running. Turn on the System.
Recordings:
Impossible to record.
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Small tabs on the back of the cassette are removed. Cover
the holes with adhesive tape.
Timer operations:
Daily Timer and Recording Timer do not work.
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The System has been turned on when the on-time comes.
Timer starts working only when the System is turned off.
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