CD-3490 Portable Compact Disc Player
(420-5055)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 18099

If you have problems, check this chart for a solution.  If these
suggestions do not solve the problem, contact your local Radio Shack store
for assistance.

       Problem          Possible Cause              Remedy

Operation buttons       Hold function is        Set HOLD to OFF
do not work.            Active.

                        No power.               Check the batteries and
                                                power adapter.

CD is loaded but        CD is loaded upside     Reload the CD label
it does not start.      down.                   side up.

                        CD is dirty.            Clean the CD or try a
                                                different CD.

                        Insufficient power.     Use a recommended
                                                AC/DC adapter.

                        Weak batteries.         Replace alkaline batteries
                                                or recharge the 
                                                nickel-cadmium battery.

The sound skips.        CD is dirty.            Clean the CD or try a
                                                different CD.

                        Vibration is heavy.     Activate the anti-shock
                                                system.

                                                Try not to vibrate the
                                                CD player.

The CD player           Weak batteries.         Replace alkaline batteries
suddenly stops                                  or recharge the 
operating                                       nickel-cadmium batteries.


(cs 11/9/95)