REFERENCE
Condensation
Care and maintenanceTroubleshooting
Occasional care and maintenance of the unit and the softwareIf your unit fails to perform properly, check the following guideMoisture may form on the CD pickup lens when:
YThe unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
are needed to optimize the performance of your unit.and the relevant sections of the Operating Instructions.YThe heating system has just been turned on
To clean the cabinetThere is no soundYThe unit is used in a very humid room
Use a soft and dry cloth. If the unit surfaces are extremelyYAre the speakers and AC power cord connected properly?YThe unit is cooled by an air conditioner
dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergentWhen this unit has condensation inside, it may not function
Ensolution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzineThe unit shut off suddenlynormally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours,
or thinner.YPossibly a short circuit in the speaker terminals. Disconnectthen try to operate again.
the AC power cord from the AC outlet and reconnect the
To clean the tape headsspeaker cords correctly.
Dirty tape heads cause sound deterioration. After every 10Erroneous display
hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head cleaning
cassette. Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.YReset the unit. (See "Resetting the unit" on this page.)
Poor radio reception
To demagnetize the tape heads
Use a demagnetizing cassette after every 20 to 30 hours ofYCheck antenna connection. Adjust the antenna to find the
use. Refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette.best reception.
YMove the unit and antenna away from other electric
Care of CDsappliances and cords.
When a CD becomes dirty, wipe it from the center out with aPoor tape sound
cleaning cloth. After playing a CD, store it in its case. Do notYCheck for dirty heads. Clean them if needed.
keep it in hot or humid places.
Cannot record
Care of tapes
Store tapes in their cases after use. Do not leave tapes nearYIs the erasure prevention tab of the tape broken off? If so,
magnets, motors, television sets, or any source of magnetism.cover the detection slot with adhesive tape.
Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, or leave them in a carThe CD player works poorly
parked in direct sunlight.YIs the disc correctly loaded?
YIs the disc dirty?
YIs the lens affected by condensation? If so, wait
approximately one hour and try again.Resetting the unit
If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or the
cassette deck, reset the unit as follows:
1Press 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 on the main unit.
Everything stored in memory after purchase is cleared.
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