In case of difficulty
Sound is harsh or high frequencies are not reproduced. Sound is distorted. ÷ The head is dirty. ÷ The tape is stretched or shrunk. ÷ The tape being played was recorded with distorted sound. ÷ A tape which has been recorded with the equalizer and/or 3D surround effects is being played back by applying the equalizer effect. ÷ The tape head is magnetized. ÷ External noise is induced. ÷ A tape which has been recorded with Dolby NR is being played back without switching the Tape Equalizer. Sound vibrates. ÷ The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. ÷ The tape is wound irregularly.
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÷ Clean the head referring to �Maintenance�. ÷ Try another tape. W ÷ Try another tape. ÷ Switch off the equalizer and 3D surround effects before starting playback.
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Noise is noticeable.
÷ Demagnetize the head referring to �Maintenance�. W ÷ Install the system at a distance from other electric appliances and TV. ÷ Switch on the Tape Equalizer.
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÷ Clean the head referring to �Maintenance�. W ÷ Wind the tape again by fast forwarding, rewinding or playing from an end to the other. £ ÷ Use a cassette with an unbroken recording protect tab or block the hole. 5 ÷ Close the holder completely.
Recording cannot be started by pressing the record key.
÷ The recording protect tab of the cassette has been broken. ÷ The cassette holder is not closed completely. ÷ The TAPE input is selected. ÷ The tape is fully wound to one of the reels.
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÷ Select the source to be recorded with the CD, TUNER, or AUX key. ª ÷ Change the tape transport direction of deck B or reverse the tape insertion orientation. �
CD player
Symptom
A CD is placed in the player but it cannot be played.
Cause
÷ The disc is placed upside down. ÷ The disc position is displaced. ÷ The disc is extremely dirty. ÷ The disc is scratched. ÷ Dew is condensed on the optics lens.
Remedy
÷ Place the disc properly, with the label side facing upward. ÷ Place the disc properly. ÷ Clean the disc referring to �Handling of discs and tapes�. ÷ Try another disc. ÷ Refer to �Caution on condensation� and remove the condensation by evaporation.
Knowledge section
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Sound is not produced.
÷ The disc has not been placed. ÷ The player is not set to the play mode. ÷ The disc is extremely dirty. ÷ The disc is scratched.
÷ Place a disc in the CD player. ) ÷ Press the play key. ) ÷ Clean the disc referring to �Handling of discs and tapes�. 5 ÷ Try another disc. ÷ Clean the disc referring to �Handling of discs and tapes�. 5 ÷ Try another disc. ÷ Install the unit in a place not subject to vibrations.
Sound skips.
÷ The disc is dirty. ÷ The disc is scratched. ÷ The player was subjected to vibration.