E-36
CD/Video CD pla
yer
Problem
A disc cannot be played back normally, or
there is a noise during play.
Play will not begin even if disc is loaded.
No sound or no picture.
Sound stops suddenly (always at the
same spot).
A picture is disturbed or unstable.
Tape will not move during playback or
recording.
Recording is not possible.
Sound is distorted or fades out, or stereo
balance is poor.
Poor sound quality.
Excessive noise.
Tape travel stops in middle of playback or
recording.
The beginning of desired selections on
tape cannot be found.
Remote control does not work.
TV functions strangely when the remote
control is used.
Cause
The disc is not a standard type.
Disc is upside down.
Disc is dirty.
The input source selection is incorrect.
Disc is dirty.
Volume is set too high.
Setting of the TV MODE switch on the
rear panel is improper.
Slack tape wrapped around pinch roller.
Erasure prevention tab is broken off.
Head is dirty.
Head is dirty.
Tape is worn.
Tape encoded with Dolby NR is played
back with this system’s Dolby NR off.
Tape not encoded with Dolby NR is played
back with this system’s Dolby NR on.
Head has become magnetized.
Slack tape coming out of cassette shell.
Tape is creased or torn.
Endless tape is being used.
Silent gaps between selections are too
short.
Excessively soft passages in middle of
selections.
Conversation, etc. is recorded.
Batteries are dead.
Remote control is too far away or tilted too
much.
Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter
type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking
the remote control sensor of the main unit.
Remote control is being used near TV set
with a remote control sensor.
What to Do
Play another disc.
Load disc label side facing up.
Clean disc.
Select the CD/Video CD player by pressing
INPUT
or
button until “CD” is illuminated
on the display.
Clean disc.
Lower volume.
Set the TV MODE switch to another proper
position.
Take up slack with a pencil before using.
Replace tape or cover erasure prevention hole
with cellophane tape.
Clean heads.
Clean heads.
Replace tape.
Press the DOLBY NR button to turn it on.
Press the DOLBY NR button to turn it off.
Demagnetize heads with head eraser.
Take up slack by turning reels with a pencil.
Replace with new tape.
Do not use endless tapes.
The function of searching for the beginning of
desired selections will not operate unless the
silent gaps between selections are at least four
seconds long.
Replace batteries.
Use within 6 m and 60
°
radius.
Change position of the main unit.
Relocate the main unit away from the TV or cover
TV’s remote control sensor.
Remote control
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