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Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Radio
Noise or sound distorted
Station not tuned properly for
Retune the AM or FM broadcast
on radio broadcasts.
AM or FM.
station.
FM: Telescopic antenna is not
Reorient FM telescopic antenna.
properly adjusted.
AM: Unit is not positioned
Rotate unit until best reception is
correctly.
obtained.
STEREO indicator
Station is not broadcasting in stereo.
Change stations.
does not light.
AM or FM, no sound.
TUNER is not selected.
Press the FUNCTION button to select
tuner, “TUNER” will appear in display.
Volume at minimum.
Increase Volume.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not play.
CD is not selected.
Press the FUNCTION button to select
CD, “CD” will appear in display.
CD is not installed or installed
Insert CD with label side up.
upside-down.
CD skips while playing.
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Wipe disc with cloth or use
another disc.
Aux Input
No sound.
AUX is not selected.
Press the FUNCTION button to select
AUX, “AUX” will appear in display.
External source not connected.
Connect external unit to AUX jack.
General
No Sound.
Headphones connected into the
Remove the Headphones from
PHONES jack.
the PHONES jack.
AC cord not connected properly.
Connect AC cord securely.
Batteries are weak, dead or
Replace batteries and/or insert
not inserted properly.
properly.
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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