Specifications

E-36
E4.fm01/1/9
ENGLISH
References
-Troubleshooting Chart-
Troubleshooting Chart
Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner without calling a service techni-
cian.
If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised
SHARP dealer or service centre.
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General
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CD player
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Tuner
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Cassette deck
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Remote control
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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 LED on the remote control.
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 LED with a soft cloth before operating
the unit.
Symptom Possible cause
z
The clock is not on time.
z
Did a power failure occur? Reset the clock. (Refer to
page 13.)
z
When a button is pressed, the
unit does not respond.
z
Set this unit to the power stand-by mode and then
turn it back on.
z
If the unit still malfunctions, reset it. (Refer to page
37.)
z
No sound is heard.
z
Is the volume level set to "0"?
z
Are the headphones connected?
z
Are the speaker wires disconnected?
Symptom Possible cause
z
Playback does not start.
z
Is the disc loaded upside-down?
z
Playback stops in the middle
or is not performed properly.
z
Does the disc satisfy the standards?
z
Is the disc distorted or scratched?
z
Playback sounds are
skipped, or stopped in the
middle of a track.
z
Is the unit located near excessive vibrations?
z
Is the disc very dirty?
z
Has condensation formed inside the unit?
Symptom Possible cause
z
Radio makes unusual noise
consecutively.
z
Is the unit placed near the TV or computer?
z
Is the FM/AM loop aerial placed properly? Move the
AC power lead away from the aerial if located near.
Symptom Possible cause
z
Cannot record.
z
Is the erase-protection tab removed?
z
Cannot record tracks with
proper sound quality.
z
Is it a normal tape? (You cannot record on a metal
or CrO tape.)
z
Cannot erase completely.
z
Sound skipping.
z
Is there any slack? Is the tape stretched?
z
Cannot hear treble.
z
Are the capstan, pinch roller, or heads dirty?
z
Sound fluctuation.
z
Cannot remove the tape.
z
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
z
The remote control does not
operate.
z
Is the AC power lead of the stereo system plugged
in?
z
Is the battery polarity correct?
z
Are the batteries dead?
z
Is the distance or angle incorrect?
z
Does the remote control sensor receive strong
light?
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