Hitachi CX-40E(BS User Manual page 11

OPERATION
TO LISTEN USING HEADPHONES
RECORDING PROTECTION
MAINTENANCE
CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Before you jump to the conclusion that it's out of order!
When the set is not operating properly, one is apt to assume that the set is faulty. There are,
however, many possible faults which are not directly attributable to the set itself. It is
recommended to check the following before taking the set to a Hitachi dealer.
Symptom
No AC power.
No DC power.
Tape does not run when a button is pressed.
Cassette cannot be inserted.
No recording.
Deteriorated sound or irregular tape
speed.
Slow tape speed or low volume.
Disc is not played.
Player does not operate correctly; sound
is interrupted, noise occurs and tracks
cannot be selected.
Player does not operate normally when
control buttons are pressed.
Cause
• Is the power cord connected properly?
• Are the batteries properly inserted in
the battery compartment?
• Are the batteries exhausted?
• Is the cassette upside down?
• Is the Pause button pressed? If so,
unlock and release.
• Are the accidental-erasure prevention
tabs punched out? If so, cover the
holes with plastic tape.
• Clean heads, capstan and pressure
roller with a cleaning stick.
• Are the batteries exhausted?
• Is the disc loaded upside down?
• Is the disc scratched or warped?
• Is the pick-up lens dirty? If so, clean it
with a cleaning stick.
• Is the disc scratched or otherwise
flawed?
• Is the disc soiled?
• First press the Stop button then play
disc again.
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