Brand: HITACHI
Category: Audio
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for CX53E
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:45 p.m.
Warranty Information
Specifications are subject to change for performance improvement without notice.
OPERATION
Radio Section: For FM, extend the telescopic aerial and adjust for optimal reception. For AM, use the built-in ferrite bar antenna. Switch to MONO if FM stereo signal is weak or noisy. Use BEAT CUT switch for AM to reduce interference noise.
Cassette Recorder Section: Use only NORMAL tapes. Use REWIND and FAST FORWARD buttons to control tape movement. PAUSE button temporarily halts playback/recording. STOP/EJECT button stops tape or opens cassette door. Features FULL AUTO STOP and VARIABLE MONITOR for recording.
CD Player Section: Use SKIP buttons to jump to next/previous tracks or select tracks before playback. During playback, press SKIP to move to the next/previous title or repeat the current title. SEARCH function available by holding SKIP. In STOP mode, select a track using SKIP buttons and press PLAY/PAUSE to start.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptom | Cause |
|---|---|
| No AC power. | • Is the power cord connected properly? |
| No DC power. | • Are the batteries properly inserted in the battery compartment? |
| Tape does not run when a button is pressed. | • Are the batteries exhausted? |
| Cassette cannot be inserted. | • Is the cassette upside down? |
| No recording. | • Is the Pause button pressed? If so, unlock and release. • Are the accidental-erasure prevention tabs punched out? If so, cover the holes with plastic tape. |
| Deteriorated sound or irregular tape speed. | • Clean heads, capstan and pressure roller with a cleaning stick. |
| Slow tape speed or low volume. | • Are the batteries exhausted? |
| Disc is not played. | • 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. |
| Player does not operate correctly; sound is interrupted, noise occurs and tracks cannot be selected. | • Is the disc scratched or otherwise flawed? • Is the disc soiled? |
| Player does not operate normally when control buttons are pressed. | • First press the Stop button then play disc again. |