Datasheet
ENGLISH 13
Tape player
The player does not move when you press an
operation button.
•Close the cassette compartment securely.
The w REC does not function.
•Make sure the cassette tab for the side is not broken
(see page 3).
The player does not erase completely.
•Clean the erasing head.
•Replace all the batteries with new ones if they are
weak.
• The source which was recorded on TYPE II (high
position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape by this unit is being
played. Record on TYPE I (normal) tape and play.
The player does not record.
•Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
•Make sure the cassette tab for the side is not broken
(see page 3).
The audio is weak/The audio quality is poor.
•Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan.
•Demagnetize the heads using a demagnetizer.
The sound is distorted.
•TYPE II (high position) or TYPE IV (metal) tape is
being used. Use TYPE I (normal) tape only.
Timer
The player does not enter the timer setting
mode.
•Set the clock first. TIMER/ALARM does not work
before setting the clock.
Timer play or alarm does not start at the
specified time.
•Set the timer/alarm-on time correctly.
• Turn off the player after setting the timer/alarm.
Sleep timer does not work after the specified
time has passed.
•While playing or recording on the tape, the player is
not turned off after the specified time has passed. In
this case, the player will be turned off after the tape
stops.
To clean the heads
When the tape heads are dirty;
- high frequency sound is not emitted
- the sound is not adequately high
- the sound is off-balance
- the tape cannot be erased
- the tape cannot be recorded on
After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads with a
head cleaning cassette.
Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette.
Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette for
details.
If you still have problems after trying the above
Try to reset the player.
Disconnect the AC power cord and remove all the
batteries. Leave the player for 2 hours or more and turn
the power back on.
If the problem persists, please consult your nearest
Aiwa dealer.