Sharp XL-E80 XL-E80 Operation Manual - Page 28

XL-E80 28 References Troubleshooting chart Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center. ! General Symptom Possible cause " The clock is not set to the " Did a power failure occur? Reset correct time. the clock. (Refer to page 13.) " When a button is pressed, " Set the unit to the power standthe unit does not respond. by mode and then turn it back on. " If the unit still malfunctions, reset it. (Refer to page 29.) " No sound is heard. " Is the volume level set to "0"? " Are the headphones connected? " Are the speaker wires disconnected? ! CD player Symptom Possible cause " Playback does not start. " Is the disc loaded upside down? " Playback stops in the mid- " Does the disc satisfy the stan- dle or is not performed dards? properly. " Is the disc distorted or scratched? " Playback sounds are " Is the unit located near excessive skipped, or stopped in the vibrations? middle of a track. " Is the disc very dirty? " Has condensation formed inside the unit? ! Tuner Symptom " The radio makes unusual noises continuously. Possible cause " Is the unit placed near the TV or computer? " Is the FM antenna or AM loop antenna placed properly? Move the antenna away from the AC power cord if it's located nearby. ! Cassette deck Symptom " Cannot record. " Cannot record tracks with proper sound quality. " Cannot erase completely. " Sound skipping. " Cannot hear treble. " Sound fluctuation. " Cannot remove the tape. Possible cause " Is the erase-prevention tab re- moved? " Is it a normal tape? (You cannot record on a metal or CrO tape.) " Is there slack in the tape? " Is the tape stretched? " Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or heads dirty? " If a power failure occurs during playback, the heads remain engaged with the tape. Do not open the compartment with great force. ! Remote control Symptom " The remote control does not operate. Possible cause " Is the AC power cord of the unit plugged in? " Is the battery polarity correct? " Are the batteries dead? " Is the distance or angle incor- rect? " Does the remote control sensor receive strong light?