Sanyo MCD-XJ790 Instruction Manual - Page 12

MAINTENANCE Cleaning the unit Clean the outside of the unit with a clean soft cloth, moistened with lukewarm water. Do not use solvents such as benzene or thinner. These will permanently damage the unit's finish. Cleaning the CD player lens The lens should never be touched. If dust is on the lens, blow it off using a camera lens blower. (Please consult your dealer.) If trouble occurs... To avoid the hazard of electric shock and damage to the unit, have the unit bench tested by an authorized SANYO service station. Do not remove the unit from its cabinet to attempt repairs yourself. Warning - Do not block the ventilation hole. - Do not expose to rain or moisture. Cleaning the tape heads When dust or reddish-brown oxide builds up on the tape deck heads, pinch roller and capstan, the following problems may result: Poor sound quality during playback Distorted, poor quality recordings Erratic tape speed during recording or playback To ensure playback and recording with good quality sound, use a cleaning tape (available from your local audio dealer) to clean the head block of the deck after about every 10 hours of use. OR 1. Open the cassette compartment lid by pressing (STOP/EJECT). 2. Moisten a cotton bud with isopropyl alcohol or special head cleaning fluid. Gently rub the face of play/record head and erase head. Also clean the capstan and pinch roller. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service. Symptom Radio Noise or sound distorted on AM or FM broadcasts. FM STEREO indicator does not light AM or FM no sound Cassette Player No sound Sound distorted. Speed varies Possible cause Solution Station not tuned properly for AM Return the AM or FM broadcast or FM station. FM : Rod antenna is not Extend rod antenna. extended. AM: Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best reception is correctly. obtained. FM Signal not enough strong or Extend rod antenna or find the station is not in stereo another FM stereo station broadcasting Function Selector is not at RADIO Set Function selector to RADIO. mode. Volume at minimum Increase Volume. Function selector is not at TAPE mode Volume at minimum Dirty head. Tape old or worn. Dirty roller and capstan. Set Function selector to TAPE. Increase Volume Clean the head. Replace the tape. Clean roller and capstan. 11