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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience difficulties in the use of this clock radio, please check the following or call 1-
800-777-5331 for Customer Service and support
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Noise or sound
distorted on AM or FM
broadcast
- Station not tuned properly for AM
or FM.
- FM: FM telescopic antenna is not
extended.
- AM: The bar antenna is not
positioned correctly
- Retune the AM or FM broadcast
station.
- FM: Extend FM telescopic antenna.
- AM: Reposition the unit until the best
reception is obtained.
AM or FM no sound
- Unit not in “RADIO” function
mode.
- Volume set at minimum
- Slide FUNCTION SWITCH to “AM”
or “FM ST” position.
- Increase Volume.
CD player will not play - Unit not in CD function mode.
- CD is not loaded properly.
- If the CD is self-compiled, the
media used may not be
compatible with the player.
- Select CD function mode.
- Load CD with label side up.
- Use better quality blank media and
retest.
CD skips while playing
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Wipe CD with clean cloth or use
another disc.
Intermittent sound
from CD player
- Dirty or defective disc
- Dirty pick up lens
- Player 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 player away from shock
or vibration.
Cassette Player no
sound
- Unit not at TAPE function mode
- Volume at minimum
- Slide function selector to TAPE
- Increase volume
Sound distorted
Dirty tape head
Clean the head
Speed varies
- Tape old or worn
- Dirty roller and capstan
- Replace the tape
- Clean roller and capstan
Cassette Recorder
will not record
Prevention tab removed
Cover hole with tape
Distorted sound on
playback
Defective tape or dirty tape head
Replace tape or clean tape head
Sound appears
distorted at high
volume setting
Volume control is set to maximum. Adjust Volume control to a lower
comfortable level.
SPECIFICATION
Power Sources: 120V~, 60Hz, 10 W or
DC9V (6 X 1.5V, “C” size, UM-2 batteries)
Frequency Range: AM 520 - 1710 kHz
FM 88 - 108 MHz
At Spectra, environmental and social responsibility is a core value
of our business. We are dedicated to continuous implementation
of responsible initiatives with an aim to conserve and maintain the
environment through responsible recycling.
Please visit us at http://www.spectraintl.com/green.htm for more information on Spectra’s
green initiatives or to find a recycler in your area.
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