The CD will not play. �The CD is not lying flat in the disc compartment. �The CD is dirty. �The CD is inserted label side down. �Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
Poor tape sound. �Use TYPE I (normal) tapes.
Tuner
Noise is heard or poor reception. �Check the antenna connections. �For FM, move the FM antenna to reduce the noise. �For AM, re-rotate the AM antenna to reduce the noise. �Move the unit and the antennas away from other electric appliances and cords.
Tape Deck
The tape does not record. �No tape in deck B. �The tab has been removed from the cassette tape. �The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play or there is decrease in sound level. �The heads are dirty. Clean them (see "To clean the tape heads" on page 20). �The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see "To demagnetize the tape heads" on page 20). The tape does not run. �Is the deck in pause? The tape does not erase completely. �The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see "To demagnetize the tape heads" on page 20). There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out. �The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (see "To clean the tape heads" on page 20). Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. �The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize them (see "To demagnetize the tape heads" on page 20).
En
Resetting the unit If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the cassette deck, reset the unit as follows: 1 Press POWER to turn off the power. If the power cannot be turned off, disconnect the AC power cord, then plug it in again. 2 Hold down s and press POWER. Everything stored in memory after purchase is cleared.