Emerson SMV300 owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, Symptom Possible Cause Solution Radio

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Radio

 

 

 

 

 

Noise or sound distorted

Station not tuned properly for

Retune the AM or FM broadcast

on radio broadcasts.

AM or FM.

station.

 

 

 

 

FM: The FM Antenna wire is not

Extend FM Antenna wire.

 

extended.

 

 

 

 

 

AM: Unit is not positioned correctly.

Rotate unit for best reception as this

 

 

unit has an internal AM antenna.

 

 

 

FM STEREO indicator

Poor FM signal being received or

Retune station, try another station or

does not light.

switch is not set to FM STEREO.

set FM STEREO switch to FM STEREO.

 

 

 

 

Station is not broadcasting in stereo.

Change stations.

AM or FM, no sound.

The AM/FM Function button is not

Press the AM/FM Function button.

 

pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

Volume at minimum.

Increase Volume.

 

 

 

Compact Disc Player

 

 

 

 

 

CD Player will not play.

The CD Function button is not

Press the CD Function button.

 

pressed.

 

 

CD is not installed or installed

Insert CD with label side up.

 

upside-down.

 

CD skips while playing.

Disc is dirty or scratched.

Wipe disc with cloth or use

 

 

another disc.

 

 

 

CD Doors will not open.

Power must be on, and the CD

Turn the power on, press the CD

 

Function button must be pressed first.

button, and then open the CD Door.

 

 

 

AUX

 

 

No Sound.

The AUX button is not pressed.

Press the AUX Function button.

 

 

External unit not on.

Turn external unit on.

 

 

Cable not connect to AUX IN jacks.

Connect cable securely.

General

No Sound.

Headphones connected.

Remove the Headphones.

 

 

Speaker cable not connected.

Connect speaker cables.

 

 

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Contents Vertical 3 CD Player with Digital Tuning AM/FM Stereo Radio 15A250V Preparation for USE Unpacking and SetupReady To Switch On Speaker Connection See figureLine OUT Remote Control Battery InstallationAUX Digital OUTLocation of Controls and Indicators RearRemote Setting the Clock EQ Preset Equalizer ButtonsOperating Instructions Listening to the RadioHints for Better Reception Setting Radio Presets Recalling Radio PresetsPlaying Compact Discs CD-R Compatible Normal PlaybackCD Pause Control To Begin Playback from a Specific TrackFORWARD/REVERSE Skip Track and HIGH-SPEED Music Search Repeat Playback Programmed PlaybackChanging the Program Programmed Repeat Intro PlaybackTo Randomly Play Back a CD REMAIN/MODE Button Sleep Timer To Cancel Sleep Timer Instant PlaybackON/OFF Timer Care and Maintenance Caring for Compact DiscsTroubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Solution RadioCall Toll Free SCOTT, INC Limited Warranty What does this warranty cover?106-01