CD Radio Cassette-Corder
(140-0544) Troubleshooting Faxback Doc. # 19557
GENERAL
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Symptom Remedy
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The power does not come on. * Connect the AC power cord securely.
* Make sure the batteries are inserted
correctly.
* You can't turn on the player using
the remote when you operate the
player on batteries.
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There is no audio. * Make sure the display window is
displaying the function you want to
operate.
* Adjust the volume.
* Unplug the headphones when listening
through speakers.
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RADIO
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Symptom Remedy
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The audio is weak or has * Replace all the batteries with new
poor quality. ones if they are weak.
* Move the player away from the TV.
* If you are using the remote while
listening to AM radio, noise may be
heard. This is unavoidable.
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The picture of your TV becomes * If you are listening to an FM
unstable. program near the TV with an indoor
antenna, move the player away from
the TV.
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CD PLAYER
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Symptom Remedy
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"no disc" lights in the display * Insert the CD with the label surface
even when a CD is in place. up.
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The CD does not play and * Make sure that the disc tray is
"Error" lights in the display. closed.
* Place the CD with the label surface
up.
* Clean the CD.
* Take out the CD and leave the disc
tray open for about an hour to dry
moisture condensation.
* Make sure "CD" appears in the display.
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The sound drops out. * Reduce the volume.
* Clean the CD, or replace it if the
CD is badly damaged.
* Place the player in a location free
from vibration.
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TAPE PLAYER
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Symptom Remedy
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The tape does not move when * Close the cassette compartment
you press an operation securely.
button.
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The REC button does not * Make sure the safety tab on the
function/ The tape does not cassette is in place.
play. * Make sure that "TAPE" appears
in the display.
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The tape does not erase * Clean the erasing heads.
completely. * Replace all the batteries with new
ones if they are weak.
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The tape does not record. * Make sure the tape is inserted
properly.
* Make sure the safety tab of the
cassette is in place.
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The audio is weak/The audio * Clean the heads, pinch rollers and
quality is poor. capstans.
* Demagnetize the heads using a
demagnetizer.
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The sound is distorted. * TYPE II(CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal)
is being used. --> Use TYPE I
(normal) tape only.
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REMOTE
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Symptom Remedy
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The remote does not function. * Replace all the batteries in the
remote with new ones if they are
weak.
* Make sure that you are pointing
the remote at the remote sensor
on the player.
* Remove any obstacles in the path of
the remote and the player.
* Make sure the remote sensor is not
exposed to strong light such as
direct sunlight or fluorescent
lamp light.
* Move closer to the player when using
the remote.
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After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the
AC power cord and remove all the batteries. After all the indications
in the display disappear, plug the power cord in and insert the
batteries again. If the problem persists, please consult your local
Radio Shack store.
(CS 2/26/96)
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