TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Remedy
The power is not on or the
POWER indicator lamp is dim.
Connect the AC power cord to a wall
outlet securely.
Make sure the batteries are inserted
correctly and they are fresh.
There is no sound.
Make sure the appropriate indicator
lamp is ON as you want.
Adjust the volume.
Unplug the headphones when listening
through speakers.
flashes in the display
even when a CD is in place.
Insert the CD with the label side up.
CD does not play.
Make sure that the CD compartment is
closed.
Place the CD with the label side up.
Clean the CD.
Take out the CD and leave the CD door
open for about an hour to dry moisture
condensation.
Make sure the CD indicator lamp is ON.
Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is
badly damaged.
Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
Check if your batteries are fresh.
Check if the CD itself is damaged by playing
it in another set.
The sound is weak or has poor
quality.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if
they are weak, or bring the set near a
window, or rotate the set.
The RECORD button does not
function/The tape does not play.
Make sure the safety tab on the cassette
is in place.
Make sure the TAPE indicator lamp is ON.
Make sure the tape is not at the end. Press
REWIND then RECORD.
The tape does not erase
completely.
Clean the erasing head (see page 18).
Replace all the batteries with new ones if
they are weak.
The tape does not record.
Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
Make sure the safety tab of the cassette
is in place.
The sound is weak/The sound
quality is poor.
Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan
(see page 18).
General
CD player
Radio
19
The sound drops out.
Tape player
Cassette PLAY button pops up.
The tape has reached its end. Remove it,
flip to the other side and re-insert. Or
press REWIND and PLAY to hear that side.
