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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience difficulties in the use of this music system, please check the following or call
1-800-777-5331 for Customer Service.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
The unit does not respond
(no power).
No batteries installed or installed
batteries are exhausted.
Install 6 X “C” batteries or replace the
exhausted batteries.
Wall outlet is not functioning.
Plug another device into the same outlet
to confirm the outlet is working.
Noise or sound distorted
on AM or FM broadcast.
Station not tuned properly for
AM or FM.
Retune the AM or FM broadcast
station. Reposition the unit until the
best reception is obtained.
No AM or FM sound.
The unit is not in AM or FM
function mode.
Volume at minimum
Set FUNCTION selector to RADIO.
Increase volume
CD player will not play
Unit not in CD function mode.
CD is installed incorrectly.
It the CD is self-compiled, the
media used may not be
compatible with the player.
Weak Batteries
Select CD function mode.
Insert CD with label side up.
Use better quality blank media and
retest.
Replace all batteries.
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
Unit gets warm after
extended play at high
volume
This is normal.
Turn the unit off a period of time or
lower volume.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirement
Battery Operation: 6 X “C” (UM-2) Batteries or
DC Input:
DC 9V, 1000 mA
Backup Battery for Clock: 2 X “AAA” (UM-4)
Frequency Range
Radio Band
AM 520 – 1710 KHz
FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
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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.
