RCA STA-3850, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the receiver is not working as it should, the following suggestions might help. If you follow the suggestions in this chart and the
receiver still does not work properly, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem Cause Suggestion
Power does not turn on. Power cord is disconnected. Plug in the power cord.
No sound. Incorrect connections. Check and correct the connections.
The mute function is activated. Press
MUTING
.
The volume is turned down. Turn up the volume.
Speaker wires are disconnected. Connect the speaker wires.
Neither set of speakers is selected. Press
SPEAKERS A
or
B.
Both
SPEAKERS A
and
B
are selected
when only one set of speakers is
connected.
Press
SPEAKERS A
or
B
to turn off the
speakers that are not connected.
TAPE MONITOR
is selected. Press
TAPE MONITOR
so
TAPE MON
turns off.
Sound from only one speaker. One of the speaker wires or the input cord
is disconnected. Check all connections.
BALANCE
is set too far to one side. Set
BALANCE
to the center position.
High noise level. Station not correctly tuned. Adjust tuning.
Antenna not connected. Connect the antenna.
FM antenna still coiled or is not pointing
in the correct direction. Stretch both ends of the antenna taut and
reposition the antenna.
AM loop antenna not pointing in the
correct direction. Adjust the AM loop antenna.
Noise is coming from another electrical
appliance. Try using an AC line noise filter to
reduce the noise.
Automatic tuning does not stop when
searching for stations. Stations are too weak. Use a better antenna.
Remote control does not work. Batteries are weak or missing. Install fresh batteries.
Poor angle or too great a distance from
the remote sensor window. Use the remote control within the
effective range.
There is an obstacle between you and the
remote sensor window. Change your position or remove the
obstacle.
A fluorescent light is shining on the
remote sensor window. Turn off the light.