Troubleshooting
Guide
Before requesting service for
this unit, check the chart below for
a
possible
cause of the problem you are
experiencing. Some simple checks
or a
minor adjustment on your part may eliminate
the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in
doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in
the chart do not solve
the problem, refer to the directory
of
Authorized
Service Centere (enclosed with this unit) to locate
a
convenient
service center, or consult your dealer
for
instructions.
Problem
Probable cauBe(6)
Suggested
Remedy
Common
problems
No operation.
(When batterfes are ueed
as the power source.)
Is the AC mains lead still connected
to the unit
while batteries are being
used?
Disconnect the
AC mains lead.
Are
the batteries flat?
Replace them with
new ones.
Aitemativeiy,
use a
household
mains outlet
as the power source.
Have the batteries
been
installed inconBctly
with
their
{+)
and
{-)
polarities reversed?
Align
the
(+)
and
(-)
polarities correctly.
"ERROR" appears. Have you made a mistake
in operation?
Read the operating instructions
and try again.
"U01" appears.
The batteries are flat.
Replace them
with new ones. Alternatively,
use a
househt^d
mains outlet
as
the
power source.
"U02" appears.
Preparations have
not been made to supply
power to the unit
Install
the batteries or connect the
AC mains
lead.
While
listening to
CD
Play does not start No
display of track numbers,
etc.
Has
the CD
been installed up^de down?
Install
the CD
with
the label side facing
up.
Has condensation formed
on the unlf
s
CD
section?
Turn the unit
on and leave it
on
for
about
an hour
before
further
operation.
Certain sections
are not
played
pr<H»rly.
Is
the
CD dirty?
Wipe
it with
a
soft cloth.
Is the CD scratched?
Replace with a new
CO.
While listening to tape
No recording. Have the tape's srase-prevention
tabs been
removed?
Cover the holes
with adhesive tape.
High level
of noise; poor
sound quality.
Are the
heads soiled?
Clean
them.
Have
the
heads
been magnetized?
Demagnetize
them using a head eraser
available
from an audio store.
While
listening
to
the
radio
High level of noise;
stations cannot be tuned in
well.
Has the antenna
been adjusted properly?
Try chEmging Its direction.
Noise heard during AM
(LW,
RAW) rscsptlon.
Are you using a remote control of other appliance
near
the unit?
Use the remote control at
a
distance.
Are you operating the unit and
a
TV
set at the
s^e
time?
Place the unit
at a distance from the TV.
Aitemativeiy,
turn off the TV's power.
While using
the remote control
No operation.
Are the batteries fiat?
Replace them with
new ones.
Have ttie
batteries been
Installed incon^ly with
tfieir
(+)
and
(-)
polarities reversed?
Align the
(+)
and
(-)
polarities correctly.
Is the remote control's transmitter pc^nted at the
unit's sensor?
Checi^ whether anything is obstructing
the path
tMtween the two and point the remote
control
squarely at the
unit's
sensor and
operate.
Is the unit's sensor exposed
to
direct sunlight or
strong
fluorescent light?
Shield the sensor from sbong sources of light.
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