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.
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 26).
•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize
them (see "To demagnetize the tape heads" on page 26).
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 26).
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 26).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased.
•The record/playback heads are magnetized. Demagnetize
them (see "To demagnetize the tape heads" on page 26).
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.
If the red indicator on POWER STANDBY/
ON flashes continuously,
Rapid flashing (in approx. 0.5 sec. cycle):
Abnormal voltage flows in the unit.
•Disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet and then
check the voltage.
Slow flashing (in approx. 2 sec. cycle):
A short circuit in the speaker terminal or some
malfunction occurs in the unit.
•Disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet and then
check the speaker connection. Should the problem persist,
consult your nearest Aiwa dealer.
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 While holding down s and ENTER press POWER.
Everything stored in memory after purchase is cleared.
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