Emerson PD5500 instruction 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: Telescopic antenna is not

Reorient FM telescopic antenna.

 

properly adjusted.

 

 

 

 

 

AM: Unit is not positioned

Rotate unit until best reception is

 

correctly.

obtained.

 

 

 

STEREO indicator

Station is not broadcasting in stereo.

Change stations.

does not light.

 

 

 

 

 

AM or FM, no sound.

TUNER is not selected.

Press the FUNCTION button to select

 

 

tuner, “TUNER” will appear in display.

 

 

 

 

Volume at minimum.

Increase Volume.

 

 

 

Compact Disc Player

 

 

 

 

 

CD Player will not play.

CD is not selected.

Press the FUNCTION button to select

 

 

CD, “CD” will appear in display.

 

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.

 

 

 

Aux Input

 

 

No sound.

AUX is not selected.

Press the FUNCTION button to select

 

AUX, “AUX” will appear in display.

External source not connected.

Connect external unit to AUX jack.

 

 

General

No Sound.

Headphones connected into the

Remove the Headphones from

PHONES jack.

the PHONES jack.

AC cord not connected properly.

Connect AC cord securely.

Batteries are weak, dead or

Replace batteries and/or insert

not inserted properly.

properly.

 

 

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