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Speakers
Sound comes from only one channel, or the left
and right volumes are unbalanced.
• Check the speaker connections and placement.
CD Player
The CD will not play.
• The CD is dirty.
• The surface of the CD is scratched. Replace the
CD.
• The CD is loaded with the label side down.
• Condensation has built up in the system.
Remove the CD and leave the system turned on
for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
Play does not start from the first track.
• The player is in Program or Shuffle Play. Press
PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” and
“SHUFFLE” disappear.
Tape Deck
Recording cannot be done.
• There is no tape in the cassette holder B.
• The record protect tab has been removed from
the cassette (see page 20).
• The tape has come to the end.
The tape does not record or play, or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty. Clean them (see page 21).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 21).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 21).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean
them (see page 21).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
missing.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized.
Demagnetize them (see page 21).
Tuner
There is a severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes).
• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal strength is too weak. Connect an
external antenna.
• Make sure that the antenna is connected
properly.
• Do not bend or roll up the antenna.
• The two wires comprising the FM antenna have
been pulled further apart since the system was
first purchased. Repair or replace with a new
one.
• The AM antenna wire is detached from the stand.
• Keep the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press STEREO/MONO on the remote until
“STEREO” appears in the display.
Resetting the system
1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet.
2 Connect the power cord to the wall outlet
again.
3 Turn on the system.
4 Press ?/1 while pressing down TAPE A x
and TAPE B x.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
previous settings are cleared and must be set
again.
Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operations.
NO DISC
• There is no CD on the disc tray.
PGM FULL
• You try to program 26 tracks or more.
Troubleshooting (continued)