Aiwa XR-M88 - Manual (Page 23)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If the system 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 4)
• Was an incorrect function button pressed?
Sound is emitted from one speaker only.
• Is the other speaker disconnected?
Sound becomes inaudible suddenly.
-* The protection circuit was activated due to an internal heat
build-up. Turn off the power, make sure there is sufficient
clearance behind the ventilation openings on the rear, and
leave the system until it cools down.
An erroneous display or a malfunction occurs, or an error
message appears.
-+ Reset the system as stated below.
CASSETTE DECK SECTION
The tape does not run.
• Is the deck in pause mode? (-> page 13)
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 14)
• 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 the recording/playback head dirty? (-> page 21)
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TUNER SECTION
There is constant, wave-like static.
• Is the antenna connected properly? (-» page 5)
• 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 system away from other electrical appliances.
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, reset the
system 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 ■ 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
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