Troubleshooting - RCA STA-3850 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the receiver is not working as it should, the following suggestions might help. If you follow the suggestions in this chart and the
receiver still does not work properly, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem
Power does not turn on.
No sound.
Sound from only one speaker.
High noise level.
Automatic tuning does not stop when
searching for stations.
Remote control does not work.
12
Cause
Power cord is disconnected.
Incorrect connections.
The mute function is activated.
The volume is turned down.
Speaker wires are disconnected.
Neither set of speakers is selected.
Both SPEAKERS A and B
when only one set of speakers is
connected.
is selected.
TAPE MONITOR
One of the speaker wires or the input cord
is disconnected.
is set too far to one side.
BALANCE
Station not correctly tuned.
Antenna not connected.
FM antenna still coiled or is not pointing
in the correct direction.
AM loop antenna not pointing in the
correct direction.
Noise is coming from another electrical
appliance.
Stations are too weak.
Batteries are weak or missing.
Poor angle or too great a distance from
the remote sensor window.
There is an obstacle between you and the
remote sensor window.
A fluorescent light is shining on the
remote sensor window.
Plug in the power cord.
Check and correct the connections.
Press MUTING
Turn up the volume.
Connect the speaker wires.
Press SPEAKERS A
are selected Press SPEAKERS A
speakers that are not connected.
Press
TAPE MONITOR
turns off.
Check all connections.
Set
BALANCE
Adjust tuning.
Connect the antenna.
Stretch both ends of the antenna taut and
reposition the antenna.
Adjust the AM loop antenna.
Try using an AC line noise filter to
reduce the noise.
Use a better antenna.
Install fresh batteries.
Use the remote control within the
effective range.
Change your position or remove the
obstacle.
Turn off the light.
Suggestion
.
or B.
or B to turn off the
so TAPE MON
to the center position.