Radio Shack CD-8400 owner manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Possible Cause Suggestion

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Troubleshooting

If your CD changer is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you solve the problem. If the CD changer still does not operate properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Symptom

Possible Cause

Suggestion

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback stops abruptly, or the CD

A CD is loaded backwards.

Load the CD with the label side to the

changer pauses or stops during play-

 

left.

back.

 

 

CD is dirty or scratched.

Clean the CD (see “CD Care Tips” on

 

 

 

Page 18).

 

 

 

No sound.

The CD changer is not correctly con-

Recheck all connections.

 

nected.

 

 

 

 

 

The receiver/amplifier is not set to the

Check the receiver/amplifier’s input set-

 

correct input.

ting.

 

 

 

 

The receiver/amplifier’s volume is set

Turn up the receiver/amplifier’s volume.

 

too low.

 

 

 

 

 

A CD is loaded backwards.

Load the CD with the label side to the

 

 

left.

 

 

 

Sound is noisy or distorted.

The CD changer is not correctly con-

Recheck all connections.

 

nected.

 

 

 

 

 

Interference from another electronic

Turn off nearby appliances, or use a dif-

 

device.

ferent AC outlet for the appliance.

 

 

 

CD skips.

CD is dirty or damaged.

Clean or repair the CD (see “CD Care

 

 

Tips” on Page 18) or try a different CD.

 

 

 

Remote control does not work.

Too far from the CD changer.

Move closer to the CD changer.

 

 

 

 

Another device’s cable is plugged into

Use the other device’s remote control.

 

the CONTROL IN jack.

 

 

 

 

 

Weak batteries.

Replace the batteries.

 

 

 

Receiver remote control does not work.

The control cable is not plugged in.

Properly plug in the control cable.

 

 

 

 

Audio cables are not plugged in.

Properly plug in audio cables.

 

 

 

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Contents Please read before using this equipment Disc Compact Disc ChangerFeatures Important Safety Instructions Contents Connecting Power PreparationInstalling the Remote Control’s Batteries PreparationBasic Operation Using the Remote ControlLoading CDs in the Rack Basic Operation Using the DemoLoading a CD in the Single Play Slot Playing CDs Checking the Time Remaining and Elapsed on a CD Special Features Checking the Custom Group ContentsQuickly Selecting Tracks Searching for a Section of a TrackSpecial Features Using Hi-Lite ScanStoring Your Best Tracks Scanning Previous CDsRepeating Tracks, CDs, and Sequences Playing Tracks in Random OrderProgramming a Sequence Erasing a Programmed Selection Programming a Sequence While a CD is PlayingClearing a Programmed Sequence Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause SuggestionTroubleshooting Self-DiagnosticsCare and Maintenance CD Care TipsSpecifications RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas