TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.
Symptom
Radio
Possible Cause
Solution
Noise or sound
distorted on radio
broadcasts.
Station not tuned properly for AM or FM.
FM: Telescopic antenna is not properly
adjusted.
Reorient FM telescopic antenna.
Rotate unit until best reception is
obtained.
Retune the AM or FM broadcast station.
AM: Unit is not positioned correctly
FM STEREO indicator
does not light.
AM or FM, no sound.
Poor FM signal being received or
BAND switch is not set to FM STEREO.
Station is not broadcasting in stereo.
FUNCTION switch is not set to the
RADIO position.
Volume at minimum.
Volume at minimum.
Dirty head.
Increase Volume.
Increase Volume.
Clean the head.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to the
RADIO position.
Retune station, try another station or
set BAND switch to FM STEREO.
Change stations.
Cassette Player
No sound.
Sound distorted.
Speed varies.
Will not record.
Erase prevention tab removed.
Cover hole with adhesive tape.
Replace tape or clean tape head.
Defective taps or dirty tape head.
FUNCTION switch is not set to the CD
position.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to the CD
position.
CD is not installed or installed upside-
down.
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Insert CD with label side up.
Wipe disc with cloth or use another disc.
Distorted sound on
playback.
Cassette Recorder
Compact Disc Player
General
FUNCTION switch is not set to the
TAPE position.
Tape old or worn.
Batteries are low.
Replace the tape.
Replace the batteries.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to the
TAPE position.
CD Player will not play.
CD skip while playing.
No Sound.
Headphones connected into the
Headphones jack.
Remove the Headphones from the
Headphones jack.
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