E-16
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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 a CD with label side
facing outward.
- 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.
Cassette Player
no sound
- Unit not at TAPE function mode
- Volume at minimum
- Select TAPE function mode.
- Increase volume.
Sound distorted
Dirty tape head
Clean the head.
Speed varies
- Tape old or worn
- Dirty roller and capstan
- Replace the tape.
- Clean roller and capstan.
Cassette Recorder
will not record
Prevention tab removed
Cover the hole with tape.
Distorted sound on
playback
Defective tape or dirty tape head
Replace tape or clean tape head.
Sound appears
distorted at high
volume setting
Volume control is set to maximum.
Adjust Volume control to a lower
comfortable level.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirement
Main unit:
120V~, 60Hz, or
DC 12V
(8 X
1.5V, “D” size, UM-1 batteries)
Frequency Range
Radio Band
AM 530 - 1710 kHz
FM 88 - 108 MHz
Power Consumption
Main Unit:
24 Watts
