9
TROUBLESHOOTING THE APPLIANCE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Noise or sound
distorted on AM or FM
broadcast.
The AM or FM station is not
tuned properly.
FM: FM telescopic antenna is
not extended.
AM: The bar antenna is not
positioned correctly.
Re-tune the AM or FM broadcast
station.
FM: Extend the telescopic FM
antenna.
AM: Reposition the unit until
strong reception is obtained.
No sound in AM or FM
modes.
The unit is not in Radio mode.
The volume is set to minimum.
Slide the Function switch to the
“RADIO” position.
Increase the volume.
The CD player will not
play.
The unit is not in CD mode.
The CD has not been loaded
correctly.
If the CD is self-compiled,
the media used may not be
compatible with the player.
Slide the Function switch to the
‘CD’ position.
Load the CD into the player with
the label side up.
Use better quality blank media
and retest.
The CD skips while
playing.
The disc is dirty or scratched.
Wipe the CD with a cleaning cloth
or use another disc.
Intermittent sound
from the CD player.
Dirty or defective disc.
Dirty pick up lens.
The unit is subject to
excessive shock or vibration.
Clean or replace the defective
disc.
Use a CD lens cleaning disc to
clean the lens.
Relocate the unit away from any
source of shock or vibration.
The sound is distorted
when playing at a high
volume.
The volume is set to
maximum.
Adjust the volume to a lower
level.
