Akai APRTC100UW

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Troubleshooting chart
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CD player
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TAPE
Symptom Possible cause
When a button is
pressed, the unit
does not respond.
Set the unit to the power
stand-by mode and then
turn it back on.
Is the volume level set to
"0"?
Are the headphones
connected?
Many potential problems can be resolved by the
owner without calling a service technician.
If something is wrong with this product, check
the following before calling your authorised AKAI
dealer or service centre.
No sound is heard.
Playback does not
start.
Playback stops in
the middle or is not
performed properly.
Is the disc loaded
upside down?
Does the disc satisfy
the standards?
Is the disc distorted or
scratched?
Playback sounds
are skipped, or
stopped in the
middle of a track.
The radio makes
unusual noises
continuously.
Is the unit placed near
the TV or computer?
Is the FM aerial placed
properly?
Move the aerial away
from the AC power lead if
it's located nearby.
Is the unit located near
excessive vibrations?
Is the disc very dirty?
Has condensation
formed inside the unit?
Symptom Possible cause
Cassette deck
Condensation
Cannot record.
Cannot record tracks
with proper sound
quality.
Cannot erase
completely.
Is it a normal tape? (You
cannotrecord on a metal
or CrO tape.)
Is the erase-prevention
tab removed?
Sound skipping.
Cannot hear treble.
Sound fluctuation.
Cannot remove the
tape.
Is there any slack?
Is the tape stretched?
Are the capstan, pinch
roller, or headdirty?
If a power failure occurs
duringplayback, the head
remain engaged with the
tape. Do not open
thecompartment with great
force.
Symptom Possible cause
Symptom Possible cause
Sudden temperature changes, storage or
operation in an extremely humid environment
may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD
pickup, etc.).
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
If this happens, leave the power on with no disc
in the unit until normal playback is possible
(about 1 hour). Wipe off any condensation on
the transmitter with a soft cloth before operating
the unit.
If trouble occurs
When this product is subjected to strong external
interference (mechanical shock, excessive static
electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to
lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it
may malfunction.
1 Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn
the power on again.
2 If the unit is not restored in the previous
operation, unplug and plug in the unit, and
then turn the power on.
If such a problem occurs, do the following:
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