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Troubleshooting chart
Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service tech-
nician.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your
authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
! General
Symptom
" The clock is not on time.
" Did a power failure occur? Reset the
clock. (Refer to page 13.)
" When a button is pressed, the unit
" Set this unit to the power stand-by mode
does not respond.
and then turn it back on.
" If the unit still malfunctions, reset it. (Refer
to page 26.)
" No sound is heard.
" Is the volume level set to "0"?
" Are the headphones connected?
" Are the speaker wires disconnected?
! CD player
Symptom
" Playback does not start.
" Is the disc loaded upside down?
" Playback stops in the middle or is
" Does the disc satisfy the standards?
not performed properly.
" Is the disc distorted or scratched?
" Playback sounds are skipped, or
" Is the unit located near excessive vibra-
stopped in the middle of a track.
tions?
" Is the disc very dirty?
" Has condensation formed inside the unit?
! Tuner
Symptom
" Radio makes unusual noise con-
" Is the unit placed near the TV or compu-
secutively.
ter?
" Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial placed
properly? Move the aerial away from the
AC power lead or the unit if located near.
! Cassette deck
" Cannot record.
" Cannot record tracks with proper
sound quality.
" Cannot erase completely.
Possible cause
" Sound skipping.
" Cannot hear treble.
" Sound fluctuation.
" Cannot remove the tape.
! Remote control
" The remote control does not oper-
Possible cause
ate.
! Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environ-
ment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, tape heads, etc.) or on
the transmitter on the remote control.
Possible cause
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. If this happens, leave the power on
with no disc (or cassette) in the unit until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour).
Wipe off any condensation on the transmitter with a soft cloth before operating the
unit.
Symptom
Possible cause
" Is the erase-prevention tab removed?
" Is it a normal tape? (You cannot record on
a metal or CrO tape.)
" Is there any slack?
" Is the tape stretched?
" Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or heads
dirty?
" If a power failure occurs during playback,
the heads remain engaged with the tape.
Do not open the compartment forcibly.
Wait until electricity resumes.
Symptom
Possible cause
" Is the AC power lead of the unit plugged
in?
" Is the battery polarity respected?
" Are the batteries dead?
" Is the distance or angle incorrect?
" Does the remote control sensor receive
strong light?
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