Troubleshooting Guide, Symptom Cause Solution

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service.

SYMPTOM	CAUSE	SOLUTION
Unit will not	Weak or dead batteries	Replace batteries and insert
turn on.	or inserted incorrectly.	correctly.
	Weak or dead Re-	Recharge or replace
	chargeable batteries.	batteries.
	AC adapter	Check AC adapter
	not connected.	connection.
Disc will not play.	CD compartment	Close CD compartment.
	not closed.
	Disc inserted	Reinsert disc correctly.
	incorrectly.
	Dirty or defective disc	Try another disc.
	Moisture condensation	Wipe disc with soft
	on disc.	cloth.
Unit will not play MP3.	Unit is not capable of	Insert a standard CD or CD-R.
	playing MP3.
Erratic CD playback.	Dirty or defective	Clean or replace disc.
	disc.
No sound from	Headphone	Reinsert headphone
headphones.	plug not inserted	plug correctly.
	correctly.
	VOLUME control	Increase volume.
	set to minimum.
	Weak batteries.	Replace batteries.
	Defective disc.	Try another disc.
ESP not working.	ESP is not activated.	Press the ESP/BAND button.
Noise or sound	Station not tuned	Retune AM or FM
distorted on radio.	properly for AM or FM.	broadcast station.
	FM: Headphone wire	Extend Headphone wire.
	not extended.
	AM: Unit is not	Rotate unit until best
	positioned correctly.	reception is obtained.
FM STEREO indicator	Poor FM signal.	Retune station.
does not light.	FM MODE button	Press MODE button to turn
	not set to Stereo.	Stereo on.
No sound.	FUNCTION switch is not	Set FUNCTION switch to the
	in the desired position.	desired function.