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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: Wire Antenna is not fully

Extend Wire Antenna.

 

extended or uncoiled.

 

 

AM: Unit is not positioned

Rotate unit until best reception is

 

correctly.

obtained.

AM or FM, no sound.

Band 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Compact Disc Player

 

 

CD Player will not play.

FUNCTION switch not set to CD.

Slide to the CD position.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

General

 

 

No sound.

Power cord disconnected.

Connect power cord.

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