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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience difficulties in the use of this clock radio, please check the following or
call 1-800-777-5331 for Customer Service and support
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Noise or sound
distorted on AM or
FM broadcast
- Station not tuned properly for AM
or FM.
- FM: FM telescopic antenna is not
extended.
- AM: The bar antenna is not
positioned correctly
- Retune the AM or FM broadcast station.
- FM: Extend FM telescopic antenna.
- AM: Reposition the unit until the best
reception is obtained.
AM or FM no sound
- Unit not in “RADIO” function
mode.
- Volume set at minimum
- Slide FUNCTION SWITCH to “AM” or
“FM” position.
- Increase Volume.
CD player will not
play
- Unit not in CD function mode.
- CD is not loaded properly.
- If the CD is self-compiled, the
media used may not be
compatible with the player.
- Select CD function mode.
- Load CD with label side up.
- Use better quality blank media and
retest.
CD skips while
playing
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Wipe CD with clean cloth or use another
disc.
Intermittent sound
from CD player
- Dirty or defective disc
- Dirty pick up lens
- Player is subject to excessive
shock or vibration
- Clean or replace the defective disc.
- Use a CD lens cleaning disc to clean the
lens.
- Relocate the player away from shock or
vibration.
Sound appears
distorted at high
volume setting
Volume control is set to maximum. Adjust Volume control to a lower
comfortable level.
SPECIFICATION
Power Sources: AC 120V ~, 60Hz, 12 W or
DC9V (6 X 1.5V, “C” size, UM-2 batteries)
Frequency Range: AM 530 - 1710 kHz
FM 88 - 108 MHz
At Spectra, environmental and social responsibility is a core value of
our business. We are dedicated to continuous implementation of
responsible initiatives with an aim to conserve and maintain the
environment through responsible recycling.
Please visit us at http://www.spectraintl.com/green.htm for more information on Spectra’s green
initiatives or to find a recycler in your area.
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