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Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.
Symptom
Possible cause
Possible cause
Solution
Radio
Noise or sound distorted on
MW or FM broadcasts.
Station not tuned properly for
MW or FM
Retune the MW or FM
broadcast station.
FM : FM aerial is not
extended
Extend FM aerial
MW: Unit is not positioned
correctly.
Rotate unit until best
reception is obtained.
MW or FM, no sound
RADIO function switch not
selected.
Select RADIO function switch.
Volume at minimum.
Increase volume.
No sound.
Cassette player
Cassette player
Volume at minimum.
Increase volume.
TAPE function switch not
selected.
Select TAPE function switch.
Sound distorted.
Dirty head.
Clean the head.
Speed varies.
Tape old or worn.
Replace the cassette tape.
Dirty roller and capstan.
Clean roller and capstan.
Cassette recorder
Cassette recorder
Will not record.
Prevention tab removed.
Cover p
hole
with tape.
revention tab
Distorted sound on playback.
Defective tape or dirty tape
head.
Replace tape or clean tape
head.
Compact disc player
Compact disc player
CD player will not play.
CD function switch not
selected.
Select CD function switch.
CD is not inserted or inserted
incorrectly.
Insert CD with label side out.
CD skips while playing.
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Wipe disc with cloth or use
another disc.
Disc is inserted but CD
player skips over spot and
will not play.
Disc inserted upside down.
Insert disc properly.
Disc is dirty.
Clean disc.
Disc is non-standard.
Use correct disc.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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