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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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

SymptomPossible CauseSolution
Radio

 

 

 

 

 

Noise or sound distorted

Station not tuned properly for

Retune the AM or FM broadcast

on radio broadcasts.

AM or FM.

station.

 

 

 

 

FM: AC cord is not fully extended

Extend AC cord.

 

or uncoiled.

 

 

AM: Unit is not positioned

Rotate unit until best reception is

 

correctly.

obtained.

AM or FM, no sound.

FUNCTION switch not on AM or FM.

Slide to select AM or FM .

 

 

 

 

Volume at minimum.

Increase volume.

 

 

 

Cassette Player

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

FUNCTION switch not set to TAPE.

Slide to the TAPE position.

 

 

 

 

Volume at minimum.

Increase volume.

Sound distorted.

Dirty head.

Clean the head.

 

 

 

Speed varies.

Tape old.

Replace the tape.

 

Cassette tape worn out.

Replace the tape.

 

 

 

Cassette Recorder

 

 

 

 

 

Will not record.

Erase prevention tab removed.

Cover hole with adhesive tape.

 

 

 

Distorted sound

Defective tape or dirty tape head.

Replace tape or clean tape head.

on playback.

 

 

 

 

 

Karaoke

 

 

Some vocals are still

Using non-karaoke tape.

Use karaoke tape.

present when VOCAL

Backup vocals are present.

This is normal, only the main vocal(s)

switch is set to MUSIC.

 

are to be reduced.

Feedback is heard

Microphone is too close to unit

Move microphone away from

when singing.

or MIC VOLUME is too high.

unit or decrease MIC VOLUME.

 

 

 

General

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

Power cord disconnected.

Connect power cord.

 

 

 

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