Memorex MX3720 Troubleshooting Guide, Symptom, Possible Cause, Solution, Radio, Cassette Player

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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	Extend Wire Antenna.
	extended.
	AM: Unit is not positioned	Rotate unit until best reception is
	correctly.	obtained.
FM STEREO does not	Poor FM signal being received.	Retune station or try another station
light in the display.		that broadcasts in stereo.
	Station is not broadcasting in stereo.	Change stations.
AM or FM, no sound.	TUNER Function button is not set to	Press the TUNER Function button to
	Tuner.	select Tuner.
	Volume at minimum.	Increase volume.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not play.	CD Function button is not selected.	Press the CD Function button to
		select CD.
	CD is not installed or installed	Insert CD with label facing the out.
	incorrectly.
CD skips while playing.	Disc is dirty or scratched.	Wipe disc with cloth or use
		another disc.
Cassette Player
No sound.	TAPE Function button is not selected.	Press the TAPE Function button.
	Volume at minimum.	Increase volume.
Sound distorted.	Dirty head.	Clean the head.
Speed varies.	Tape old or worn.	Replace the tape.
	Batteries are low.	Replace the batteries.
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.
General
No power.	AC power cord is not connected.	Connect AC power cord.
Remote not working.	Batteries not inserted, or inserted	Insert batteries correctly.
	correctly.

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