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English
TROUBLESHOOTING
• If you are having a problem with your unit, check this
list for a possible solution before calling for service.
• If you cannot solve the problem from the hints given
here, or the unit has been physically damaged, call a
qualified person, such as your dealer, for service.
Symptom
Power cannot be turned on.
When PLAY
2
is pressed, tape does not
move.
Playback sound is at a very low level.
REC
¶
does not function.
The disc is loaded but does not play.
No sound from the speakers.
Since the tape speed is irregular, wow
and flutter occur.
Radio reception is poor and there is
much static.
Remote control is impossible.
Possible cause
The power cord is unplugged.
PAUSE
8
is pressed.
• Batteries are run down.
• The head is dirty.
• The safety tabs of the cassette have
been broken off.
• No cassette is loaded.
• The disc is upside down.
• The disc is dirty.
• The disc is damaged or warped.
• The lens is dirty.
• There is moisture condensation.
Headphones are conneced.
• The pinch roller or capstan is dirty.
• Batteries are run down.
The antenna is not properly adjusted.
• Batteries in the remote control unit are
run down.
• The remote sensor section is exposed
to bright light (direct sunlight, etc.)
Action
Connect the power cord.
Press PAUSE
8
again to release it.
• Replace the batteries with new ones.
• Clean the head.
• Reseal the slots with adhesive tape.
• Load a cassette.
• Load the disc with the label side facing
up.
• Clean the disc.
• Replace the disc with a playable one.
• Clean the lens.
• Turn the unit on and wait one or two
hours before use.
Disconnect the headphones.
• Clean the pinch roller and capstan.
• Replace the batteries with new ones.
Adjust the antenna correctly.
• Replace the batteries with new ones.
• Try not to operate the unit under direct
sunlight, etc.
Note:
When the unit is moved from a cold place of around 0˚C
to a warm place, it may not operate normally, because
moisture has formed inside the unit. Normal operation
will be restored after waiting one or two hours.
Resetting the unit
If “TROUBLESHOOTING” does not eliminate
malfunctioning (failure to operate or display properly,
etc.), press the RESET button on the rear of the unit with
something having a sharp point, while the unit is turned
on.
Note:
Resetting causes the unit to restore its factory default
settings and results in all the settings made by the user
being deleted.
Sharp point
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