TROUBLESHOOTING
If the receiver is not working as it should, the following suggestions might help. If you follow the suggestions in this chart and the receiver still does not work properly, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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Power does not turn on. | Power cord is disconnected. | Plug in the power cord. |
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No sound. | Incorrect connections. | Check and correct the connections. |
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| The mute function is activated. | Press MUTING. |
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| The volume is turned down. | Turn up the volume. |
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| Speaker wires are disconnected. | Connect the speaker wires. |
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| Neither set of speakers is selected. | Press SPEAKERS A or B. |
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| Both SPEAKERS A and B are selected | Press SPEAKERS A or B to turn off the |
| when only one set of speakers is | speakers that are not connected. |
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| TAPE MONITOR is selected. | Press TAPE MONITOR so TAPE MON |
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Sound from only one speaker. | One of the speaker wires or the input cord | Check all connections. |
| is disconnected. |
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| BALANCE is set too far to one side. | Set BALANCE to the center position. |
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High noise level. | Station not correctly tuned. | Adjust tuning. |
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| Antenna not connected. | Connect the antenna. |
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| FM antenna still coiled or is not pointing | Stretch both ends of the antenna taut and |
| in the correct direction. | reposition the antenna. |
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| AM loop antenna not pointing in the | Adjust the AM loop antenna. |
| correct direction. |
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| Noise is coming from another electrical | Try using an AC line noise filter to |
| appliance. | reduce the noise. |
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Automatic tuning does not stop when | Stations are too weak. | Use a better antenna. |
searching for stations. |
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Remote control does not work. | Batteries are weak or missing. | Install fresh batteries. |
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| Poor angle or too great a distance from | Use the remote control within the |
| the remote sensor window. | effective range. |
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| There is an obstacle between you and the | Change your position or remove the |
| remote sensor window. | obstacle. |
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| A fluorescent light is shining on the | Turn off the light. |
| remote sensor window. |
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