TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Symptoms Causes Solutions
Tracks do not
change or set
does not play
normally.
Batteries are weak (they
may test OK on tester but
they are weak for CD
operation).
Replace both batteries with fresh
alkaline batteries. Battery life with
fresh batteries is above 8 hours of
playing time (rechargeable batteries
have 1/2 of that life).
CD Player will not
turn on.
Dead or weak batteries.
AC ADAPTOR not
connected properly.
Replace both batteries with fresh
ones.
Check AC ADAPTOR connection at
AC outlet and the rear of set.
Disc will not play.
Disc inserted incorrectly.
Defective compact disc.
CD DOOR not closed.
Moisture has formed inside
the CD deck.
Re-insert disc with label side facing
up.
Try another compact disc.
Take out the CD and leave the CD
DOOR open for about 20 minutes
to dry the moisture condensation.
No sound from
headphones.
Re-insert headphone plug into
PHONES jack (not LINE OUT).
Increase the volume.
VOLUME control
has no function.
Headphones plugged into
LINE OUT jack.
Plug headphones into PHONES
jack. (NOT THE LINE OUT JACK)
Sound is skipping
or sound stops.
The compact disc or lens
is dirty or CD is scratched.
Strong vibrations.
Clean or replace the compact disc
or clean the lens.
BASS BOOST is ON. Slide BASS BOOST switch to OFF.
Weak batteries.
Music is too loud.
Sound is distorted.
Buttons do not
work.
Electronic or static error
caused circuitry to lock.
Remove batteries and ADAPTOR.
Wait 15 seconds and re-insert. Make
sure batteries are fresh or
ADAPTOR has power.
Replace both batteries or use AC
ADAPTOR.
Lower the VOLUME control.
Close the door securely.
Headphone plug not
inserted properly.
VOLUME control set to
minimum.
Weak batteries.
Replace with fresh batteries or use
AC ADAPTOR.
Press the ESP button to start the
ESP Plus
TM
function, or, place the
player on a stable level. .
Defective compact disc. Try another compact disc.
14
Radio does not
work.
FM reception is
weak.
AM reception is
weak
FUNCTION switch is in the
CD position
The FM ANTENNA is built-
into your headphone wire.
The built-in AM ANTENNA
is directional.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to the
RADIO position.
Straighten your headphone wire, or
bring your set closer to a window.
Rotate the set or bring the set near a
window.