Troubleshooting Guide; Parts Index - Aiwa Z-M260 Operating Instructions Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the unit 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 3)
• There may be a short circuit in the speaker terminals.
➞ Disconnect the AC cord, then correct the speaker
connections.
• Was an incorrect function button pressed?
Sound is emitted from one speaker only.
• Is the other speaker disconnected?
The output sound is not stereo.
• Is the Karaoke function turned on? (➞ page 17)
An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs.
➞ Reset the unit as stated below.
TUNER SECTION
There is constant, wave-like static.
• Is the antenna connected properly? (➞ page 3)
• 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 unit away from other electrical appliances.
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
The tape does not run.
• Is Deck 2 in pause mode? (➞ page 9)
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? (➞ page
10)
• 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 a tape recorded without Dolby NR played back with the Dolby
NR system operating? (➞ page 10)
• Is the recording/playback head dirty? (➞ page 21)
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 or the cassette
decks, reset the unit 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 aCLEAR 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.
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ENGLISH

PARTS INDEX

Instructions about each part on the main unit or remote control
are indicated on the pages listed below.
(in alphabetic order)
Parts
CD
aCLEAR
CLOCK
DEMO
DIRECT
kDIRECTION/PRESET
DISC CHANGE
DISC DIRECT PLAY
DOLBY NR
c, gDOWN
EDIT/CHECK
GEQ (GRAPHIC EQUALIZER)
KARAOKE (VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX)
KARAOKE ENTER
MIC 1, MIC 2
MIC MIXING
fOPEN/CLOSE
PHONES
POWER
PRGM
RANDOM
iREC/REC MUTE
REPEAT/MONO TUNER
REV MODE (DECK 2)
bSET
SLEEP
SURROUND
SYNC DUB
TAPE/DECK 1/2
T-BASS
TIMER
TUNER/BAND
h, dUP
VIDEO/PHONO/AUX
VOCAL FADER/MULTIPLEX (KARAOKE)
VOLUME
0-9, +10
Pages
11
5, 8, 9, 11
5
5
11
8, 9, 11
11
11
10, 13
5, 8, 9, 11
11, 15, 16
7
17
18
17
17
11
6
5
12, 18
12
13, 14
7, 12
10, 13
5, 8, 9
20
6
14
9, 14
6
19
7
5, 8, 9, 11
21
17
6
8, 11