Troubleshooting Guide - Aiwa XR-M88 Operating Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the system fails to perform as described in these Operating
Instructions, check the following guide.
GENERAL
There is no sound.
Is the AC cord connected properly?
Is there a bad connection? (+ page
4)
Was an incorrect function button pressed?
Sound is emitted from one speaker only.
Is the other speaker disconnected?
Sound becomes inaudible suddenly.
+ The protection circuit was activated due to an internal heat
build-up. Turn off the power, make sure there is sufficient
clearance behind the ventilation openings on the rear, and
leave the system until it cools down.
An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs, or an error
message appears.
+ Reset the system as stated below.
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 contains noise interferences or the sound is
distorted.
Is the system picking up external noise or multipath distortion?
+ Change the orientation of the antenna.
+ Move the system away from other electrical appliances.
CD
PLAYER SECTION
The CD player does not play.
Is the disc correctly inserted? (+ page 11)
Is the disc dirty? (+ page 21)
Is the lens affected by condensation?
+ Wait approximately one hour and try again.
To reset
If an unusual condition occurs in the display window, reset the
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
The tape does not run.
Is the deck in pause mode? (+ page 13)
The sound is off-balance or not adequately high.
Is the playback head dirty? (+ page 21)
Recording is not possible.
Is the erasure prevention tab on the tape broken off?
(+ page14)
Is the recording head dirty? (+ page 21)
Erasure is not possible.
Is the erasure head dirty? (+ page 21)
Is a metal tape being used?
High frequency sound is not emitted.
Is the recording/playback head dirty? (+ page 21)
system as follows.
1 Press the POWER button to turn off the power.
2 Press the POWER button to turn the power back on while
pressing the button. 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 repeat step
2.
ENGLISH
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