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Tuner
Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be
received.
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 16).
• Connect the antenna properly (page 6).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception, then set up the antenna again. If you
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect a commercially available external
antenna.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
• Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage
function (page 17).
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE until “MONO” disappears.
Tape deck
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 35).
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 35).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 35).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetised.
Demagnetise them (page 35).
The tape does not record.
• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette.
Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape
(page 35).
• The tape has wound to the end.
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures, reset the
system as follows:
1
Disconnect the power cord.
2
Reconnect the power cord.
3
Press
x
, GROOVE and DISPLAY at the
same time.
4
Press
?/1
to turn on the system.
The system is reset to the factory settings. You
should set the settings you made, such as the
preset stations, clock, and timer.