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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 

Can not turn unit on 

Function selector is set to AUTO  Set Function Selector to RADIO or 

CD 

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 AM or FM. 
 
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 

No Snooze function 

Alarm duration (1 minute) 
has elapsed. 

Press the SNOOZE Button while 
Icon “Z z” blinks. 

 

 

SERVICE 

Please refer to the instructions on the enclosed warranty card for returning your unit for service.  When 
returning the unit, please remove batteries to prevent damage to the unit in transit and/or from possible 
battery leakage.  We are not responsible for batteries returned with the product or for the cost of 
replacement. 
 
Distributed by: 
Spectra Merchandising International, Inc. 
Chicago Industry Tech Park 
4230 North Normandy Avenue 
Chicago, IL60634, U.S.A. 
Please have model number ready, for Customer Service, call 1-800-777-5331 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Printed in China 

Summary of Contents for JCR-540

Page 1: ...E 1 JCR 540 AM FM STEREO SHOWER CD ALARM CLOCK RADIO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Please read this Instruction Manual completely before using the unit and retain it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...icing to qualified personnel COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installe...

Page 3: ...radio and lift it up PLACEMENT OF YOUR RADIO Your radio is equipped with a detachable hanger rope that allows you to hang the radio from your shower head shower curtain rod or a hook on the back of the bathroom door ATTACHING THE ROPE HANGER WALL MOUNT BRACKET Attach the Rope Hanger Wall Mount Bracket to the back of the unit as shown in the illustration If you are using the wall mount feature then...

Page 4: ... LCD DIPLAY 19 BATTERY DOOR 6 PLAU PAUSE Button 20 CD LID MIRROW 7 POWER LED Indicator 21 FUNCTION SELECTOR 8 TIME SET Button 22 VOLUME Control 9 POWER ON Button 23 DIAL SCALE 10 PROGRAM Button 24 SKIP SEARCH FORWARD Button 11 POWER OFF Button 25 HOUR Button 12 ALARM SET Button 26 REPEAT Button 13 TUNING Control 27 SKIP SEARCH BACK Button 14 BAND SELECTOR 28 MINUTE Button 29 ROTARY LOCK ...

Page 5: ...e installed correctly Wrong polarity may damage the unit 2 a Do not mix old and new batteries b Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries 3 If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries An old or leaking battery can cause damage to the unit and may void the warranty 4 Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be rec...

Page 6: ...t attach a label or seal to either side of the CD R RW disc It may cause a malfunction 1 Set the Function Selector 21 to the CD position 2 To power on the unit press the Button The POWER Indicator will light 3 Press the PUSH OPEN Button to open the CD Door 4 Load an audio CD with its label side facing out and close the CD Door A click sound will be heard indicating the CD Door is firmly locked 5 w...

Page 7: ... normal playback in STOP mode press the Button 11 To stop playing press the STOP Button 12 To turn the Player off press the OFF Button The POWER Indicator goes off IMPORTANT Always turn off the power when the unit is not in use in order to extend the battery life RADIO RECEPTION 1 Set the Function Selector to RADIO and set BAND Selector 14 to AM or FM for the desired radio band 2 Press the Button ...

Page 8: ... settings by pressing the ALARM button 5 The radio will turn On at the selected wake up time Icon Z z will blink while the alarm sounds 6 To stop the radio press the ALARM button The radio will stop but the alarm remains set and will turn the radio on again at the same time on the following day 7 If you do not want the alarm to turn the radio on the following day set the FUNCTION Selector to the R...

Page 9: ... a damp never wet cloth Solvents or detergents should never be used 2 Avoid leaving this unit in direct sunlight or in hot or dusty places 3 Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as fluorescent lamps or motors 4 If drop outs or interruptions occur in the music during CD play or if the CD fails to play at all its bottom surface may require cleaning Before ...

Page 10: ...lank 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 No ...

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