TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service:
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Radio |
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Noise or sound distorted | Station not tuned properly for | Retune the AM or FM broadcast |
on radio broadcasts. | AM or FM. | station. |
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| FM: Rod Antenna is not | Reorient FM Rod Antenna. |
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| AM: Unit is not positioned | Rotate unit until best reception is |
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FM STEREO indicator | Poor FM signal being received. | Retune station or try another station |
does not light. |
| that broadcasts in stereo. |
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| Station is not broadcasting in stereo. | Change stations. |
AM or FM, no sound. | FUNCTION button is not set to | Press the FUNCTION button to |
| Tuner. | select Tuner. |
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| Volume at minimum. | Increase volume. |
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Cassette Player |
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No sound. | FUNCTION button is not set to the | Press the FUNCTION button to |
| TAPE position. | select Tape. |
| Volume at minimum. | Increase volume. |
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Sound distorted. | Dirty head. | Clean the head. |
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Speed varies. | Tape old or worn. | Replace the tape. |
| Batteries are low. | Replace the batteries. |
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Cassette Recorder |
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Will not record. | Erase prevention tab removed. | Cover hole with adhesive tape. |
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Distorted sound | Defective tape or dirty tape head. | Replace tape or clean tape head. |
on playback. |
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Compact Disc Player |
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CD Player will not play. | FUNCTION button is not set to CD. | Press the FUNCTION button to |
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| CD is not installed or installed | Insert CD with label side up. |
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CD skips while playing. | Disc is dirty or scratched. | Wipe disc with cloth or use |
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General |
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No power. | Batteries are dead or not installed properly. | Install fresh batteries properly. |
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| AC power cord is not connected. | Connect AC power cord. |
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