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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
3
PLAY is pressed, tape does not
move.
Playback sound is at a very low level.
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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.
8
PAUSE 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 connected.
• 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
8
PAUSE 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.
If this product does not function properly even after you have implemented the possible solutions
given above
Many functions of this product are implemented by microcomputers. If malfunction is caused by thunder or static
electricity, or the main unit does not function properly even when you press a button, disconnect the power plug from
the AC outlet, wait for a while, and then connect this product again.
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.
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