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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
SPEAKER
A
or
B
.
Both
SPEAKER
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 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 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.
