Problem
Probable cause
Remedy
General
No power when POWER is pressed.
Power plug not inserted securely.
Plug in securely.
Hum.
Pin-cord plug not connected securely.
Re-connect plug securely.
Noise in tuner.
Too close to tuner.
Keep a reasonable distance between
them or switch off the power of
this unit.
No audio output.
Connection to stereo system is incorrect.
Check connections.
Remote control unit operation is
POWER switch set to OFF.
Set switch to ON.
impossible.
Batteries not inserted in remote control.
Insert batteries.
CD player
No playback when disc is loaded.
Disc loaded with label side down.
Load with label side up.
Disc dirty.
Clean disc surface.
No audio output.
Connection to stereo system is incorrect.
Check connections.
No CD output.
The cassette deck is in Playback mode.
Stop the deck. Or connect the
CD output with the amplifier.
A single track can only be played.
SINGLE button engaged.
Press button to disengage it.
No program playback.
PROGRAM button not pressed.
Press button to display PGM.
Mistracking (sound jumping).
Player receiving vibration or shock.
Change the installation position
of this unit.
Disc dirty.
Clean disc surface.
Strange sound.
The CD PITCH CONTROL has been
Set the CD PITCH CONTROL pot to
changed.
the center position.
Cassette deck
Low sound quality.
The heads are dirty.
Clean the heads.
The heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize the heads using
the TEAC E-3.
The position of the DOLBY NR switch is
Change the position.
not correct.
Strange sound.
The PITCH CONTROL has been changed.
Set the PITCH CONTROL pot to the
center position.
Impossible to record.
The SOURCE switch is set to an
Set the SOURCE switch to the
inappropriate input.
appropriate input (CD/LINE).
The record protection tabs of the
Put adhesive tape on the tab hole.
cassette are broken off.
The heads are dirty.
Clean the heads.
Recording level is too low.
Turn the INPUT level control pot to
the right.
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Basic troubleshooting of this unit is similar to troubleshooting of any other electrical or electronic equipment. Always check the most obvious pos-
sible causes first. To give you a few ideas of what to look for, check the following:
Troubleshooting
