Hitachi CX-38E User Manual page 13

CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Before you jump to the conclusion that it's out of order!
When the set is not operating properly, one is apt to assume that the set is faulty. There are,
however, many possible faults which are not directly attributable to the set itself. It is recom-
mended to check the following before taking the set to a Hitachi dealer.
Symptom
No AC power.
No DC power.
Tape does not run when a button is pressed.
Cassette cannot be inserted.
No recording.
Deteriorated sound or irregular tape speed.
Slow tape speed or low volume.
Disc is not played
Player does not operate correctly; sound is
interrupted, noise occurs and tracks cannot be
selected.
Player does not operate normally when con-
trol buttons are pressed.
Cause
* Is the power cord connected properly?
* Are the batteries properly inserted in the bat-
tery compartment?
* Are the batteries exhausted?
* Is the cassette upside down?
* Is the Pause button pressed? If so, unlock
and release.
* Are the accidental-erasure prevention tabs
punched out? If so, cover the holes with plas-
tic tape.
* Clean heads, capstan and pressure roller with
a cleaning stick.
* Are the batteries exhausted?
* Is the disc loaded upside down?
*Is the disc scratched or warped?
*Is the pick-up lens dirty? If so, clean it with a
cleaning stick.
* Is the disc scratched or otherwise flawed?
* Is the disc soiled?
* First press the Stop button then play disc
again.
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