Sharp XL-HP550E Operation Manual page 30

Troubleshooting chart (continued)
XL-HP550E
! Tuner
Symptom
" Radio makes unusual
noise consecutively.
! Cassette deck
Symptom
" Cannot record.
" Cannot record tracks with
proper sound quality.
" Cannot erase completely.
" Sound skipping.
" Cannot hear treble.
" Sound fluctuation.
" Cannot remove the tape.
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Possible cause
" Is the unit placed near the TV or
computer?
" 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.
Possible cause
" Is the erase-prevention tab re-
moved?
" 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 en-
gaged with the tape. Do not open
the compartment forcibly. Wait
until electricity resumes.
! Remote control
Symptom
" The remote control does " Is the AC power lead of the unit
not operate. plugged in?
" Is the battery polarity respected?
" Are the batteries dead?
" Is the distance or angle incor-
rect?
" Does the remote control sensor
receive strong light?
! If trouble occurs
When this product is subjected to strong external interference
(mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply
voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may
malfunction.
If such a problem occurs, do the following:
1 Set the unit to the stand-by mode and turn the power on again.
2 If the unit is not restored in the previous operation, unplug and
plug in the unit, and then turn the power on.
Note:
If neither operation above restores the unit, clear all the memory by
resetting it.
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Possible cause