Troubleshooting Guide
The following check will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with
your unit.
Before going through the check list below, refer to the connection and operating procedures.
General
Problem
No sound
Indications do not appear on
the display window.
Tape playback
Problem
Playback sound is distorted.
The AMS does not operate
EN
correctly.
Radio reception
Problem
Preset tuning is not possible.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
The "ST" indication flashes.
Disc play
Problem
Playback sound skips.
28
Actual total number:
Cause/Solution
• Adjust the volume with the
• Set the fader control to the centre position on the 2-speaker
system.
Remove the front panel and clean the connectors. See "Cleaning
the Connectors" of "Maintenance" for details.
Cause/Solution
Contamination of the tape head. n Clean the head.
• There is a noise in the space between tracks.
• A blank space is too short (less than four seconds).
• + on the SEEK/AMS button is pressed immediately before
the following tracks.
• = on the SEEK/AMS button is pressed immediately after
the track starts.
• A long pause, or a passage of low frequencies or very low
sound level is treated as a blank space.
Cause/Solution
• Memorize the correct frequency.
• The broadcast is too weak.
The broadcast is too weak. n Use the manual tuning.
• Tune in precisely.
• The broadcast is too weak. n Press the SENS button to enter
the MONO mode.
Cause/Solution
A dusty or defective disc.
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