CFD-550 CD Radio Cassette-Corder
(140-8011)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 31745

GENERAL

Symptom                       Remedy

The power does not            Connect the AC power cord securely.
come on.

                              Insert the batteries with the correct
                              polarity.

                              Replace the batteries with new ones if they
                              are weak, Faxback Doc. # 31743.

There's no audio.             Make sure the function button is pressed to
                              the function you want to operate. 

                              Adjust the volume. 

                              Unplug the headphones when listening through
                              speakers.

RADIO

The audio is weak              Replace all the batteries with new ones
or poor quality.               if they are weak, Faxback Doc. # 31743.

                               Move the player away from the TV. 

The picture of the             If you are listening to an FM program near
TV is unstable.                the TV with an indoor antenna, move the
                               player away from the TV. 

CD PLAYER

The CD does not                Make sure the disc compartment is closed.
play.

                               Place the CD with the label facing up. 

                               Clean the CD, Faxback Doc. # 31741.

                               Take out the CD and leave the disc
                               compartment open for about an hour to dry
                               moisture condensation. 

                               Make sure the CD button is pressed to CD. 

The sound drops                Reduce the volume. 
out. 

                               Clean the CD, replace it if the CD is badly
                               damaged.  Place the player in a location 
                               free from vibration. 

TAPE PLAYER

The tape does not              Close the cassette compartment.
move when you press
an operation button.

The REC button does            Make sure the safety tab of the cassette is
not function.                  in place.

                               Make sure the TAPE/DUB button is pressed. 

The tape does not              Clean the erasing heads. 
erase completely. 
                               Replace all the batteries with new ones if
                               they are weak, Faxback Doc. # 31743.

The tape does not              Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
record (dubbing).

                               Make sure the safety tab of the cassette in
                               deck B is in place.

The audio is weak.             Clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstans,
                               Faxback Doc. # 31743.

REMOTE COMMANDER

The remote commander           Replace all the batteries in in the remote
does not function.             commander with new ones if they are weak,
                               Faxback Doc. # 31743.

                               Make sure you are pointing the remote
                               commander at the remote sensor on the deck.

                               Remove any obstacles in the path of the
                               remote commander 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 deck when using the
                               remote commander.

(br/EB 2/23/96)

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