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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Power does not come on even
when POWER switch is pressed.
* Power cord is disconnected.
Connect cord securely.
No sound is produced, even
when Function switch is select-
ed,
* VOLUME control is set to MIN.
« Speaker connecting wires are disconnected
from speaker terminals.
* One or both of the input cords are disconnect-
ed.
* TAPE 2 MONITOR button is in the ON posi-
tion.
*
Speakers buttons are in the OFF position.
Turn the VOLUME controi toward the right.
Connect wires to terminals securely.
Connect input cords securely.
Press the button to OFF position.
Press the button to ON position.
Sound is produced from one
speaker only,
* BALANCE control is set too far to one side or
the other.
* One of the speaker connecting wires or input
cords is disconnected.
Set BALANCE
control to center position,
Connect wites and cords securely.
Noise is produced during recep-
tion of AM broadcasts when the
power switch of other compo-
nents is turned ON or OFF.
* AM loop antenna picks up electrical noise
created by switch contacts.
Place AM loop antenna as far away as possible
from this and other components.
High noise level.
* Station has not been tuned in to correct fre-
quency.
* Antenna has not been connected or has
become disconnected.
FM reception
* Accessory FM antenna remains bundled up.
¢ Weak broadcasting station signals.
* Noise picked up from other equipment (or, in
particular, from passing automobiles).
* Multipath results when signals from broadcast-
ing station entering antenna directly are mixed
with signals which have been reflected by
mountains or high buildings on their way to an-
tenna. this results in distorted sound and
noise.
AM reception
* AM antenna not pointing in right direction.
* Weak broadcasting station signais.
* Noise being picked up from other equipment
{especially electrical appliances using motor or
fluorescent fights).
Tune the station correctly.
Connect the antenna securely.
Stretch the antenna taut and locate in direc-
tion yielding optimum reception.
Replace accessory FM antenna with outdoor
FM antenna,
Try altering direction and mounting position of
antenna. If an outdoor antenna has been erect-
ed, place it as far as possible from passing
traffic and replace connecting cable with 75 Q
coaxial cable.
Change AM antenna''s direction and find a posi-
tion where reception is improved.
Erect outdoor AM antenna or connect ground
wire.
Stop using appliances generating noise or re-
move them from vicinity of stereo equipment.
ps
Remote control does not work.
* Batteries are dead or no batteries in remote
control unit.
* Poor angle or too great a distance from the re-
mote sensor window.
* There is an obstacle between you and the re-
mote sensor window.
# For CO player and cassette decks, the remote
control cord is not connected.
* A fluorescent light is shining on the remote
sensor window.
Insert new batteries.
Use within 7 meters (23 feet) and within a 30
degree angle of the remote sensor window.
Change your position or move the obstacle.
Correctly connect remote control cord.
Turn off the light.
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Abnormal functioning of this unit may be caused by lightning, static electricity, or other external interference. To restore normal operation,
turn the power off and then on again, or unplug the AC power cord and then plug it in again.
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