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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking
service.
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Radio
Noise or sound Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM
distorted on AM or AM or FM. broadcast station.
FM broadcasts. FM: Wire antenna is not Extend FM Wire antenna.
extended.
AM: The bar antenna is not Reposition the unit until
positioned correctly. best reception is obtained.
FM STEREO indicator The FM is mono or too weak. Retune to a FM STEREO
does not light. strong station.
AM or FM, no sound. Function switch is not set to Set Function switch to
RADIO. RADIO.
Volume at minimum. Increase Volume.
Cassette Player
No sound. Function switch is not set to Set the Function switch to
TAPE. TAPE.
Volume at minimum. Increase Volume.
Sound distorted. Dirty head. Clean the head.
Speed varies. Tape old or worn. Replace the tape.
Dirty roller and capstan. Clean roller and capstan.
Cassette Recorder
Will not record. Erase prevention tab removed. Cover hole with tape.
Distorted sound on Defective tape or dirty tape Replace tape or clean
playback. head. tape head.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not Function switch is not set to Set Function switch to CD.
play. CD.
CD is not installed or Insert CD with Iabel side
installed incorrectly. up.
CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched. Wipe disc with cloth or use
another disc.