Occasional
care and maintenance
of the unit and the software
are needed
to optimize
the performance
of your unit.
To clean
the cabinet
Use a soft and dry cloth.
If the surfaces
are extremely
dirty,
use a soft cloth
lightly
moistened
with
mild
detergent
solution.
Do not use strong
solvents,
such as alcohol,
benzine
or thinner
as these
could
damage
the finish of the unit.
To clean
the tape
heads
When the tape heads are dirty;
- high frequency
sound is not emitted
- the sound is not adequately
high
- the sound is off-balance
- the tape cannot
be erased
- the tape cannot
be recorded
on
After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head
cleaning
cassette.
Refer to the instructions
of the cleaning
cassette
for details.
To
demagnetize
the tape heads
The tape heads
may become
magnetized
after long-term
use.
This may narrow the output range of recorded tapes and increase
noise.
After every 20 to 30 hours of use, demagnetize
the tape heads
with a separately
sold demagnetizing
cassette.
Refer to the instructions
of the demagnetizing
cassette for details.
the center out
After playing a disc, store the disc in its case. Do not leave the
disc in places that are hot or humid.
Care of tapes
Store tapes in their cases after use.
Do not leave tapes
near magnets,
motors,
television
sets, or
any source of magnetism.
This will downgrade
the sound quality
and cause noise.
Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight,
or leave them in a car
parked
in direct sunlight.
If the unit fails
to perform
as described
Instructions,
check the following
guide.
GENERAL
There
is no sound.
c Is the AC cord connected
properly?
Is there a bad connection?
(+ page 4)
in these
Operating
There may be a short circuit in the speaker
terminals.
+
Disconnect
the
AC
cord,
the"n
correct
the
speaker
connections.
Was an incorrect
function
button pressed?
Sound
is emitted
from one speaker
only.
Is the other speaker
disconnected?
The output
sound
is not stereo.
c Is the Karaoke
function
turned
on? (+ page 24)
An erroneous
display
or a malfunction
occurs.
+
Reset the unit as stated below,
The power
is not turned
on.
+
Disconnect
the AC cord,
and connect
it again
in a few
seconds.
o
TUNER
SECTION
There
is constant,
wave-like
static.
Is the antenna connected
properly?
(+ page 5)
Is the signal weak?
+
Connect
an outdoor
antenna.
The reception
colntains
noise
interferences
or the soundl
is distorted.
Is the system picking up external
noise or multipath
distortion?
+
Change
the orientation
of the antenna.
+
Move the unit away from other electrical
appliances.
m
CASSETTE
DECK
SECTION
The tape does
not run.
Is deck 2 in pause mode?
(+ page 16)
The sound
is off-balance
or not adequately
high.
Is the playback
head dirty? (-+ page 29)
Recording
is not possible.
Is the erasure
prevention
tab on the tape broken off? (+ page
20)
c Is the recording
head dirty? (+ page 29)
Erasure
is not possible.
Is the erasure
head dirty? (+ page 29)
Is a metal tape being used?
High frequency
sound
is not emitted.
Is the recording/playback
head dirty? (+ page 29)
CD
PLAYER
SECTION
The CD player
does
not play.
Is the disc correctly
placed?
(+ page 18)
Is the disc dirty? (+ page 29)
Is the lens affected
by condensation?
+ Wait approximately
one hour and try again.
To reset
If an unusual
condition
occurs
in the display
window
or the
cassette
decks, reset the unit as follows.
1
Press POWER
to turn off the power.
2
Press POWER
to turn the power back on while pressing
Ml
CLEAR.
Everything
stored
in memory
after
purchase
is
canceled.
If the
power
cannot
be turned
off in step
1 because
of a
malfunction,
reset by disconnecting
the AC cord, and connect
it
again. Then carry clut step 2.
ENGLISH
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