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Troubleshooting
I
f the receiver is not working as it should, the following suggestions might help. If you follow the suggestions in this chart and
t
he receiver still does not work properly, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem Cause Solution
Power does not turn on. • Power cord is disconnected. • Plug in the power cord.
No sound. • Incorrect connections. • Check and correct the connections.
• The mute function is activated. • Press
MUTING
.
• The volume is turned down. • Turn up the volume.
• Speaker wires are disconnected. • Connect the speaker wires.
• Neither set of speakers is selected. • Press in
SPEAKERS A
or
B
.
• Both
SPEAKERS A
and
B
are pressed
when only one set of speakers is
connected.
• Press
SPEAKERS
button again for
the terminals that have no speakers.
•
TAPE 2 MONITOR
is selected. • Press
TAPE 2 MONITOR
again.
Sound is produced from only one
speaker.
• One of the speaker wires or input
cord is disconnected.
• Check all connections.
•
BALANCE
is set too far to one side. • Set
BALANCE
to the center position.
High noise level. • Station not correctly tuned. • Tune to a stronger station.
• Antenna not connected. • Connect the antenna.
• FM antenna still coiled or is not point-
ing in the correct direction.
• Stretch both ends of the antenna taut
and reposition the antenna.
• AM loop antenna not pointing in the
correct direction.
• Adjust the AM loop antenna.
• Noise is coming from another electri-
cal appliance.
• Try using an AC line noise filter to
reduce the noise.
Tuning does not automatically stop
when searching for FM stations.
• Stations are too weak. • Use a better antenna.
Remote control does not work. • Batteries are dead or missing. • Install fresh batteries.
• Poor angle or too great a distance
from the remote sensor window.
• Use within 23 feet and within a 30-
degree angle of the remote sensor
window.
• There is an obstacle between you
and the remote sensor window.
• Change your position or remove the
obstacle.
• For CD players and cassette decks,
the remote control cord is not con-
nected.
• Connect the remote control cord.
• A fluorescent light is shining on the
remote sensor window.
• Turn off the light.
Remote does not control cassette
deck or CD player.
• Cassette deck or CD changer not
compatible.
• Control cable is not plugged in.
• Audio cables are not plugged in.
• The feature only works with Optimus
Professional Series components.
• Properly connect the control cable.
• Properly connect the audio cables.