Troubleshooting Guide - Magnavox AZ 8140 Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The following checks will assistin the correction of most problems which you may encounter with
your portable set. Before going through the check list below, first check the following points.
= The power cord must be connected firmly.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest friendly
dealer.
Radio Reception
Interference noise during FM stereo Adjust the antenna.
reception
Cassette Deck Operation
The signal strength is too weak.
Recording is not possible No cassette in the cassette holder.
The small tab has been broken (This
can be reversed with a piece of
adhesive tape)
The tape is completely wound.
Not possible to remove the cassette from the deck/| Check that all the cassette deck buttons are
Not possible to insert a cassette. released. If not, press STOP @.
Recording or playback cannot be Dirty tape head
made or there is a decrease in Magnetic build-up in the record/
sound level playback head
— See section on Maintenance on cleaning
of tape heads.
Contamination of the capstans or pinch Excessive wow or flutter, or sound
drop-out. rollers.
CD Player Operation
The PLAY » does not function when The disc is not inserted correctly.
pressed The player is in PAUSE mode.
Moisture condensation on the lens.
Dirty disc or scratched disc
The disc is inserted upside down.
The CD is dirty, badly scratched or warped.
Try another disc
Press PLAY-PAUSE again.
Set not working Hang up problem due to ESD and/or software
Switch POWER ON/OFF or in the worst case, pull
the mains plug out of the wall socket
Unit not working Check that the power cord is connected firmly.
Batteries not inserted correctly.
Batteries exhausted, change the batteries.
Remove the mains cord from the socket of the
set if using batteries.
Turn VOLUME clockwise.
The headphones are connected, disconnect
them.
Change the batteries.
Lack of treble sound or apparently Check the TONE button.
imprecise physical location of musical
instruments
Severe hum or noise The TV or VTR is too close to the stereo
system. Separate the portable set from
the TV or VTR.
Track in the CD skips
"E "is displayed
No sound output
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