IB-CD163(TA)-FREDS-E-042602
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Remedy
The power is not on.
Connect the AC power cord to a wall
outlet securely.
Make sure the batteries are inserted
correctly and they are fresh.
There is no sound.
Make sure the FUNCTION switch is at the
right position as you want.
Adjust the volume.
Unplug the headphones when listening
through speakers.
appears in the display
even when a CD is in place.
Insert the CD with the label side up.
CD does not play.
Make sure that the CD compartment is
closed.
Place the CD with the label side up.
Clean the CD.
Take out the CD and leave the CD DOOR
open for about an hour to dry moisture
condensation.
Make sure the FUNCTION switch is at CD
position.
Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is
badly damaged.
Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
Check if your batteries are fresh.
The sound is weak, or has
poor quality.
Replace all the batteries with new ones if
they are weak, or bring the set near a
window, or rotate the set.
The RECORD button does
not function/The tape does
not play.
Make sure the safety tab on the cassette
is in place (see page 21).
Make sure the FUNCTION switch is at TAPE
position.
The tape does not erase
completely.
Clean the erasing head (see page 22).
Replace all the batteries with new ones if
they are weak.
The tape does not record.
Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
Make sure the safety tab of the cassette
is in place.
The sound is weak/The
sound quality is poor.
Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan
(see page 22).
General
CD player
Radio
The sound drops out.
Tape player
Cassette PLAY button pops
up.
The tape has reached its end. Remove
it, flip to the other side and re-insert.
23
VFD display does not light
up.
You may use battery power, the VFD
display only light up when using AC power.