DX-392 PLL All-Band Portable Receiver with Cassette Recorder
(200-0219A/B)                Troubleshooting           Faxback Doc. # 39692

Your receiver should give you years of trouble-free service if you follow
the instructions given in this manual.  If you have problems, the chart 
below might help.

If you still have problems after following the suggestions below, take the
receiver to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

PROBLEM                      CAUSE

Weak or intermittent sound   The primary-power batteries are weak.

                             Antenna needs adjusting.

                             Metal is blocking the signal.  Move the 
                             receiver near a window when you use it inside 
                             a vehicle or metal frame building.

                             Frequency needs fine tuning.

Scan stops where there is    This is caused by birdies.
no clear signal.             Using an outdoor antenna might reduce these
                             signals.

Frequency does not change    FAST/FINE/LOCK switch is set to LOCK.
When you turn ROTARY TUNING.

ROTARY TUNING and front-     If (key symbol) appears on the display, the
panel buttons do not re-     lock switch is set to (key symbol).
spond.

RESETTING THE RADIO

If the radio displays random characters or the display does not work 
properly, you might need to reset it.

Important:  This procedure clears all information you stored in the radio's
            memory.  Reset the radio only when you are sure it is not
            working properly.

1.  Remove the battery compartment's cover by pushing the cover in the
    direction of the arrow.

2.  Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the
    RESET hole inside the battery compartment.  Then gently press then
    release RESET.

(EB 5/22/97)

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