Operation Manual

1
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Power switch on, but no power
• Check power to wall outlet.
• Check AC cord connection to wall plug.
Power Indicator is on, but no sound
from speakers
• Check Function selector.
• Check VOLUME setting.
• Make sure headphones are not plugged in.
Poor AM Reception
• Internal AM bar antenna is directional.
• Slight rotation of unit may improve
reception.
Poor FM Reception
• Unravel and fully extend FM wire antenna
for best
reception.
No Sound
• Make sure function selector is in TAPE
position.
• Make sure PAUSE button is not pressed.
• Make sure cassette is recorded on.
Poor Playback Sound
• Check cassette - tape may be stretched
or damaged.
• Are cassette heads dirty? If so, clean as
di
rected in MAINTENANCE section of this
manual.
Reco
rd button cannot be pressed in
• Cassette erase-protection tab is removed.
Use another cassette or apply adhesive
tape over tab hole.
Poor Reco
rding
• Are cassette heads dirty ? If so, clean as
di
rected in MAINTENANCE section of this
manual.
• Check tape type. Use only Normal (Type A)
cassette tape.
Tape speed is erratic
• Are capstan and/or pinch rollers dirty ? If
so,clean as di
rected in MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.
CD does not play
• Check Function selector - set to CD.
• CD must be inserted label side up.
• Check disc for dirt or scratches.
• Lens may be dirty or clouded. Clean with a
comme
rcially available CD lens cleaner.
• If unit is taken from inside to cold weather,
condensation may form on the lens.
Let unit warm up to
room temperature.