Califone 2395-02 Music MakerPlus User manual - Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEMS ITEMS
TO
CHECK
General
The unit does not operate.
Is the AC power cord unplugged?
Are
the
batteries
fully
charged?
Cassette
Cassette cannot be loaded.
Is cassette being loaded properly?
Is
the
PLAY
key
depressed?
The tape does not move.
Is the PAUSE key depressed?
The tape gets caught in the tape
Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?
transport mechanism.
Is there excessive slack in the tape?
Tape speed is slow.
Is the tape too old or the quality bad?
Tape running is unstable.
Is there excessive slack in the tape?
There is excessive noise, the sound
Are the tape heads dirty?
quivers or there are breaks in the sound.
Recording
The RECORD key cannot be depressed.
Is a cassette loaded?
Is
the
cassette’s
erasure
prevention
tab
broken
off?
Recording cannot be done.
Are the heads dirty?
The previous recording cannot be erased.
Is the erasure head dirty?
Is the tape type other than type 1 normal bias?
No sound output.
Is the master volume turned up?
CD
CD play does not begin.
Is the AC power cord unplugged or loose?
Is
the
CD
upside
down?
Is the CD or lens excessively dirty?
Is
the
disc
holder
closed
properly?
Is
the
PAUSE
mode
on?
Is the FUNCTION switch on CD mode?
The CD produces no sound
Is there condensation inside the unit? If so, let stand
for
1-2
hours
until
dry.
The CD sound jumps.
Is the lens or CD excessively dirty?
Is the unit subjected to excessive vibration?
Are there any bad scratches on the CD?
CD stops immediately.
Is CD loaded upside down?
Is CD not set properly in tray?
Is
CD
excessively
dirty?
CD takes too long to start
Press STOP and PLAY/PAUSE again, repeat if necessary.
AM/FM Radio
No sound or signal
Is FUNCTION Selector set to Radio?
Is
Band
Selector
set
properly?
Signal is unclear.
Is telescoping antenna fully extended and properly
positioned
for
best
reception?
FM Stereo reception is unclear.
Tune Radio so FM Stereo LED is lit. Adjust antenna if necessary.