Harman Kardon DC5300 - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Problem Diagnosis Checklist; Solutions for Operational Errors

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This unit is designed for trouble-free
operation; most problems encountered by
users are due to operating errors. If you
have a problem, first check the chart below
for a possible solution. !f the problem
persists, consult your authorized Harman
Kardon service center.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the problem is
The Display Panel does not illuminate
Make sure that:
The power cord is plugged in securely.
when the Power Switch is pressed. Hl The outlet is live.
The Primary Transport does not play when p> ™ The display indicates that the Primary Transport has been selected.
(Forward Play) or <q (Reverse Play) is pressed.
The Secondary Transport does not play when p> m@ The display indicates that the Secondary Transport has been selected.
(Forward Play) or <q (Reverse Play) is pressed.
No sound is heard when Play is pressed. lM The tape is not blank. (Level indicators on the Display Panel will flash if sound is recorded on
the tape.
M™ The receiver/pre-amp/integrated amplifier is on, and its Source, Tape Monitor, and Speaker
switches are set correctly.
™@ The tape deck is connected properly.
@ The hookup cables are unbroken.
The cassette deck does not record. ™@ The erase-prevention tabs have not been removed from the tape cassette.
The Input Level knob is set high enough.
ll The tape deck is connected properly.
HM The hookup cables are unbroken.
The cassette deck does not copy. ™ The Source tape has been placed in the Secondary Transport and the Target tape has been
placed in the Primary Transport.
™@ The erase-prevention tabs have not been removed from the Target tape cassette.
When a tape you have recorded is played Hi The Input Level was not set too high during recording.
back, the sound is distorted. ™@ Bias Fine Trim was set correctly when recording.
Hf The tape is being played back in the correct Dolby NR format.
The tape is not worn out.
The tape head is not dirty or magnetized.
When a tape you have recorded is played ™@ The tape is being played back in the correct Dolby NR format.
the sound is muffled, with reduced high lH Bias Fine Trim were set correctly when recording.
frequencies. lH The tape head is not dirty or magnetized.