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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience any difficulties in operating this unit, please take the time to read the hints and tips
shown in the troubleshooting guide below.
Symptom Possible
cause
Solution
Radio
No signal from the Radio
Unit is not in Radio mode
Slide the FUNCTION selector to
Radio mode
Station is not tuned properly for
AM or FM
Retune the AM or FM broadcast
station
FM: Wire antenna is not
extended enough
Extend FM wire antenna
Noise or sound distorted on AM
or FM broadcasting
AM: Unit is not positioned
correctly
Reposition the unit until the best
reception is obtained
FM STEREO indicator does not
light
FM signal not enough strong or
the station is not in stereo
broadcasting
Extend antenna or find another
FM stereo station
Unit not at TUNER function AM
or FM band
Slide the BAND selector to
select AM or FM band
AM or FM no sound
Volume at minimum
Increase the volume level
CD/MP3 Player
Unit not in CD mode
Slide the FUNCION selector to
CD mode
CD is not installed or installed
incorrectly
Load a CD; check that the CD is
placed in the tray with the label
side uppermost
Disc is non-standard
Use correct disc
CD Player doesn’t play
Disc is not compatible with
format
Change compatible CD format
CD skips while playing
Disc is dirty or scratched
Wipe disc with soft dry cloth or
use another disc
Cassette Recorder
Function selector is not at
RADIO mode.
Slide the Function selector to
Radio
No sound
Volume at minimum
Increase Volume
Sound distorted
Head is dirty
Clean the head
Tape old or worn
Replace the tape
Speed varies
Dirty roller and capstan
Clean roller and capstan
Can’t be recorded
Record protection tab removed
Attach adhesive tape over the
tab opening
Distorted sound on playback
Defective tape or dirty tape head Replace tape or clean tape
head
