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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience difficulties in the use of this CD Clock Radio, please check the following or call
1-800-777-5331 for Customer Service.
Symptom Possible
Cause
Solution
Noise or sound
distorted on AM or FM
broadcast
Station not tuned properly for AM or
FM.
FM: Wire antenna is not extended.
AM: The bar antenna is not positioned
correctly
Retune the AM or FM broadcast
station.
Extend the FM wire antenna.
Reposition the unit until the best
reception is obtained.
FM STEREO Indicator
does not light
You have tuned to a mono station or
the station is too weak.
MONO mode is chosen
Select another FM station.
Select FM STEREO mode.
AM or FM no sound
Unit not set to AM or FM band.
Volume at minimum
Slide the Function selector to AM or
FM position.
Increase Volume
CD player will not play
Unit not in CD function mode.
CD is installed incorrectly.
If the CD is self-compiled, the media
used may not be compatible with the
player.
Select CD function mode.
Insert CD with label side up.
Use better quality blank media and
retest.
CD skips while playing
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Wipe CD with clean cloth or use
another disc.
CD Intermittent sound
Dirty or defective disc
Dirty Pick Up lens
Player is subject to excessive shock or
vibration
Clean or replace the defective disc
Use a CD-lens cleaning disc to clean
the lens
Relocate the player away from shock
or vibration
