Troubleshooting Chart - Sharp CD-CH1500W Mode D'emploi

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 autho-
rised SHARP dealer or service centre.
! General
Symptom
" The clock is not on time.
" When a button is pressed, the
unit does not respond.
" No sound is heard.
! CD player
Symptom
" Playback does not start.
" Playback stops in the middle
or is not performed properly.
" Playback sounds are
skipped, or stopped in the
middle of a track.
! Tuner
Symptom
" Radio makes unusual noise
consecutively.
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Possible cause
" Did a power failure occur? Reset the clock. (Refer to
page 16.)
" Set this unit to the power stand-by mode and then
turn it back on.
" If the unit still malfunctions, reset it. (Refer to page
32.)
" Is the volume level set to "0"?
" Are the headphones connected?
" Are the speaker wires disconnected?
Possible cause
" Is the disc loaded upside down?
" Does the disc satisfy the standards?
" Is the disc distorted or scratched?
" Is the unit located near excessive vibrations?
" Is the disc very dirty?
" Has condensation formed inside the unit?
Possible cause
" Is the unit placed near the TV or computer?
" Is the FM/AM loop aerial placed properly? Move the
AC power lead away from the aerial if located near.
! Cassette deck
Symptom
" Cannot record. " Is the erase-protection tab removed?
" Cannot record tracks with " Is it a normal tape? (You cannot record on a metal
proper sound quality. or CrO tape.)
" Cannot erase completely.
" Sound skipping. " Is there any slack? Is the tape stretched?
" Cannot hear treble. " Are the capstan, pinch roller, or heads dirty?
" Sound fluctuation.
" Cannot remove the tape. " If a power failure occurs during playback, the heads
remain engaged with the tape. Do not open the
compartment forcibly. Wait until electricity resumes.
! Remote control
Symptom
" The remote control does not " Is the AC power lead of the stereo system plugged
operate. in?
" Is the battery polarity correct?
" Are the batteries dead?
" Is the distance or angle incorrect?
" Does the remote control sensor receive strong
light?
! Condensation
Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an extremely humid environ-
ment may cause condensation inside the cabinet (CD pickup, tape heads, etc.) or on
the transmitter LED on the remote control.
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction. If this happens, leave the power on
with no disc (or cassette) in the unit until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour).
Wipe off any condensation on the transmitter LED with a soft cloth before operating
the unit.
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