TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience any difficulties in operating this unit, please take the time to read the hints and tips shown in the troubleshooting guide below.
Symptom
Radio
Possible cause
Solution
No signal from the Radio | Unit is not in Radio mode |
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Noise or sound distorted on AM | Station is not tuned properly for |
or FM broadcasting | AM or FM |
| FM: Wire antenna is not |
| extended enough |
| AM: Unit is not positioned |
| correctly |
FM STEREO indicator does not | FM signal not enough strong or |
light | the station is not in stereo |
| broadcasting |
AM or FM no sound | Unit not at TUNER function AM |
| or FM band |
| Volume at minimum |
CD/MP3 Player |
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CD Player doesn’t play | Unit not in CD mode |
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| CD is not installed or installed |
| incorrectly |
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| Disc is |
| Disc is not compatible with |
| format |
CD skips while playing | Disc is dirty or scratched |
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Cassette Recorder
Slide the FUNCTION selector to Radio mode
Retune the AM or FM broadcast station
Extend FM wire antenna
Reposition the unit until the best reception is obtained
Extend antenna or find another FM stereo station
Slide the BAND selector to select AM or FM band Increase the volume level
Slide the FUNCION selector to CD mode
Load a CD; check that the CD is placed in the tray with the label side uppermost
Use correct disc
Change compatible CD format
Wipe disc with soft dry cloth or use another disc
No sound | Function selector is not at |
| RADIO mode. |
| Volume at minimum |
Sound distorted | Head is dirty |
Speed varies | Tape old or worn |
| Dirty roller and capstan |
Can’t be recorded | Record protection tab removed |
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Distorted sound on playback | Defective tape or dirty tape head |
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Slide the Function selector to Radio
Increase Volume Clean the head Replace the tape Clean roller and capstan Attach adhesive tape over the tab opening
Replace tape or clean tape head
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