Troubleshooting Chart - Sharp XL-S10 Operation Manual

Troubleshooting chart

Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without call-
ing a service technician.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before
calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center.
" General
Symptom
! Did a power failure occur? Reset the clock
The clock is not set
to the correct time. (refer to page 13).
! Set this unit to the power stand-by mode
When a button is
pressed, the unit and then turn it back on.
does not respond.
! If the unit still malfunctions, reset it. (Refer
to page 28.)
No sound is heard. ! Is the volume level set to "0"?
! Are the headphones connected?
! Are the speaker wires disconnected?
" CD player
! Is the disc loaded upside down?
Playback does not
start.
! Does the disc satisfy the standards?
Playback stops in
the middle or is not
! Is the disc distorted or scratched?
performed proper-
ly.
! Is the unit located near excessive vibra-
Playback sounds
are skipped, or tions?
stopped in the mid-
! Is the disc very dirty?
dle of a track.
! Has condensation formed inside the unit?
Possible cause
" Tuner
! Is the unit placed near the TV or comput-
The radio makes un-
usual noises contin- er?
uously.
! Is the FM/AM loop antenna placed prop-
erly? Move the antenna away from the AC
power cord if located nearby.
" Cassette deck
! Is the erase-prevention tab removed?
Cannot record.
! Is it a normal tape? (You cannot record on
Cannot record tracks
with proper sound a metal or CrO tape.)
quality.
Cannot erase com-
pletely.
! Is there any slack?
Sound skipping.
! Is the tape stretched?
Cannot hear treble.
! Are the capstan, pinch roller, or heads
Sound fluctuation.
dirty?
" Remote control
! Is the AC power cord of the unit plugged
The remote control
does not operate. in?
! Is the battery polarity correct?
! Are the batteries dead?
! Is the distance or angle incorrect?
! Does the remote control sensor receive
strong light?
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