No Sound.
Remove the Headphones from the
Headphones jack.
Headphones connected into the
Headphones jack.
General
Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc.
CD skip while playing.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CD
position.
Insert CD with label side up.
CD Player will not play.FUNCTION switch is not set to the CD
position.
CD is not installed or installed upside-
down.
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Distorted sound on
playback.
Compact Disc Player
Defective taps or dirty tape head.
Cover hole with adhesive tape.
Replace tape or clean tape head.
Will not record.
Erase prevention tab removed.
Cassette Recorder
Replace the batteries.
Batteries are low.
Sound distorted.
Speed varies.
TAPE position.
Volume at minimum.
Dirty head.
Tape old or worn.
TAPE position.
Increase Volume.
Clean the head.
Replace the tape.
No sound.
FUNCTION switch is not set to the
Slide the FUNCTION switch to the
AM or FM, no sound.
Cassette Player
Poor FM signal being received or
BAND switch is not set to FM STEREO.
Station is not broadcasting in stereo.
FUNCTION switch is not set to the
RADIO position.
Volume at minimum.
FM STEREO indicator does not light.
Rotate unit until best reception is obtained.
Retune station, try another station or
set BAND switch to FM STEREO.
Change stations.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to the
RADIO position.
Increase Volume.
Noise or sound distorted on radio broadcasts.
Station not tuned properly for AM or FM. Retune the AM or FM broadcast station.
FM: Telescopic antenna is not properly Reorient FM telescopic antenna.
adjusted.
AM: Unit is not positioned correctly
Symptom
Radio
Possible Cause
Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.
