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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the unit
Clean the outside of the unit with a clean soft
cloth, moistened with lukewarm water. Do not
use solvents such as benzene or thinner. These
will permanently damage the unit’s finish.
Cleaning the CD player lens
The lens should never be
touched.
If dust is on the lens, blow it
off using a camera lens
blower. (Please consult
your dealer.)
If trouble occurs…
To avoid the hazard of electric shock and
damage to the unit, have the unit bench tested
by an authorized SANYO service station. Do not
remove the unit from its cabinet to attempt
repairs yourself.
Warning
-
Do not block the ventilation hole.
-
Do not expose to rain or moisture.
Cleaning the tape heads
When dust or reddish-brown oxide builds up on
the tape deck heads, pinch roller and capstan,
the following problems may result:
Poor sound quality during playback
Distorted, poor quality recordings
Erratic tape speed during recording or playback
To ensure playback and recording with good
quality sound, use a cleaning tape (available
from your local audio dealer) to clean the head
block of the deck after about every 10 hours of
use.
OR
1.
Open the cassette compartment lid by
pressing (STOP/EJECT).
2.
Moisten a cotton bud with isopropyl alcohol
or special head cleaning fluid. Gently rub
the face of play/record head and erase
head. Also clean the capstan and pinch
roller.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service
.
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
Radio
Station not tuned properly for AM
or FM
Return the AM or FM broadcast
station.
FM
: Rod antenna is not
extended.
Extend rod antenna.
Noise or sound distorted on AM
or FM broadcasts.
AM
: Unit is not positioned
correctly.
Rotate unit until best reception is
obtained.
FM STEREO indicator does not
light
FM Signal not enough strong or
the station is not in stereo
broadcasting
Extend rod antenna or find
another FM stereo station
Function Selector is not at RADIO
mode.
Set Function selector to RADIO.
AM or FM no sound
Volume at minimum
Increase Volume.
Cassette Player
Function selector is not at TAPE
mode
Set Function selector to TAPE.
No sound
Volume at minimum
Increase Volume
Sound distorted.
Dirty head.
Clean the head.
Tape old or worn.
Replace the tape.
Speed varies
Dirty roller and capstan.
Clean roller and capstan.
