Problem
When there is a television set nearby
The picture on the TV
disappears or stripes appear
on the screen.
While using the cassette deck
Sound is low, intermittent,
poor quality, noisy, scratchy,
or unsteady.
The deck does not enter the
recording mode.
While listening to compact discs
The display does not show
the correct indication. Disc
play does not start when
you press the play button.
A certain music passage
can't be played correctly.
"TAKE OUT/DISC" appears
on the display.
While using the remote control
The system cannot be
operated with the remote
control.
Maintenance
If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-
and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came
with the cloth carefully.
Probable cause(s)
The location and orientation of the antenna
are incorrect.
The wiring at the back of the system is
unsuitable.
Heads are dirty.
The erase-prevention tabs are removed
from the cassette.
The disc is upside down.
The disc is dirty.
The disc is scratched.
The disc is badly warped.
The disc is a nonstandard one.
There is condensation inside the CD
changer.
The disc is dirty.
There was a power failure or the power cord
was disconnected from the household AC
outlet
• during disc changing operation or
• when the disc tray is opened.
The batteries are installed in the reverse
polarity.
The batteries are run-down.
Suggested remedy
If you are using an indoor antenna, change
to an outdoor antenna.
Separate the antenna wire of the TV set
from the system.
Clean the heads.
Attach tape to cover the space left by
removal of the erase-prevention tabs.
Set the disc with the label facing upward.
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
Replace the disc with a new one.
Replace the disc with a different one.
Wait for 60 minutes before using the CD
player.
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth.
1. Press [f/7, POWER] to switch on the
power. The tray will open.
2. If there is a CD in the tray, remove it,
then press [c] of [CD 1] to close
the tray. The system will restore normal
operation.
Re-insert the batteries in the correct
polarity.
Replace the batteries with new batteries.
For a cleaner crisper sound
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and
recording.
Use a cleaning tape (not included).
Reference
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