Operating instructions

CQ-2130U
15
Much noise in FM stereo
and monaural broad-
casts.
Trouble
The antenna ground lead is not connected properly.
a Connect the antenna ground lead properly.
The radio antenna is not extended enough.
a Extend fully the radio antenna.
Preset station is reset.
Battery cable is not correctly connected.
a Connect the battery cable to the terminal that is always active.
Cause/Step
❐ Radio
No sound.
Trouble
Blank tape is inserted in the unit.
a Insert recorded tape into the unit.
Tape sound quality is
poor.
Heads are dirty.
a Clean heads. (Ask a service representative for advice.)
Reproduction of high
tones is poor.
Heads are magnetized.
a Demagnetize heads. (Ask a service representative for advice.)
Wow and flutter level is
very high.
Tape running mechanism is dirty or out of order.
a Clean tape running mechanism, or repair it. (Ask a service represen-
tative for advice.)
Poor quality tape.
a Use better quality tape.
Cause/Step
❐ Cassette Tape
No sound from left, right,
front, or rear speaker.
Trouble
Left and right balance, or front and rear balance is off on one side.
a Adjust BAL/FAD as appropriate.
Left and right sounds are
reversed in stereo listen-
ing.
The right speaker wire is connected to the left speaker and the left speaker
wire to the right speaker.
a Connect the speaker wires to the correct one.
Cables are not correctly connected.
a Connect the cables correctly.
Cause/Step
❐ Sound Setting