CD Radio Cassette-Corder
(140-0544)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 19557

GENERAL
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Symptom                           Remedy
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The power does not come on.       * Connect the AC power cord securely.
                                  * Make sure the batteries are inserted
                                    correctly.
                                  * You can't turn on the player using
                                    the remote when you operate the
                                    player on batteries.
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There is no audio.                * Make sure the display window is
                                    displaying the function you want to
                                    operate.
                                  * Adjust the volume.
                                  * Unplug the headphones when listening
                                    through speakers.
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RADIO
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Symptom                           Remedy
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The audio is weak or has          * Replace all the batteries with new
poor quality.                       ones if they are weak.
                                  * Move the player away from the TV.
                                  * If you are using the remote while
                                    listening to AM radio, noise may be 
                                    heard. This is unavoidable.
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The picture of your TV becomes    * If you are listening to an FM
unstable.                           program near the TV with an indoor
                                    antenna, move the player away from
                                    the TV.
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CD PLAYER
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Symptom                           Remedy
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"no disc" lights in the display   * Insert the CD with the label surface
even when a CD is in place.         up.
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The CD does not play and          * Make sure that the disc tray is
"Error" lights in the display.      closed.
                                  * Place the CD with the label surface
                                    up.
                                  * Clean the CD.
                                  * Take out the CD and leave the disc
                                    tray open for about an hour to dry
                                    moisture condensation.
                                  * Make sure "CD" appears in the display.
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The sound drops out.              * Reduce the volume.
                                  * Clean the CD, or replace it if the
                                    CD is badly damaged.
                                  * Place the player in a location free
                                    from vibration.
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TAPE PLAYER
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Symptom                           Remedy
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The tape does not move when       * Close the cassette compartment
you press an operation              securely.
button.
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The REC button does not           * Make sure the safety tab on the
function/ The tape does not         cassette is in place.
play.                             * Make sure that "TAPE" appears
                                    in the display.
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The tape does not erase           * Clean the erasing heads.
completely.                       * Replace all the batteries with new
                                    ones if they are weak.
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The tape does not record.         * Make sure the tape is inserted
                                    properly.
                                  * Make sure the safety tab of the
                                    cassette is in place.
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The audio is weak/The audio       * Clean the heads, pinch rollers and
quality is poor.                    capstans.
                                  * Demagnetize the heads using a
                                    demagnetizer.
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The sound is distorted.           * TYPE II(CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal)
                                    is being used. --> Use TYPE I
                                    (normal) tape only.
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REMOTE
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Symptom                           Remedy
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The remote does not function.     * Replace all the batteries in the
                                    remote with new ones if they are
                                    weak.
                                  * Make sure that you are pointing
                                    the remote at the remote sensor
                                    on the player.
                                  * Remove any obstacles in the path of
                                    the remote 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 player when using
                                    the remote.
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After trying the above remedies, if you still have problems, unplug the
AC power cord and remove all the batteries.  After all the indications
in the display disappear, plug the power cord in and insert the
batteries again.  If the problem persists, please consult your local
Radio Shack store.


(CS 2/26/96)