Troubleshooting - RCA Stereo Receiver with Remote Control 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.
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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 SPEAKER A and B are selected when only one set
of speakers is connected.
TAPE MONITOR is selected.
One of the speaker wires or the input cord is
disconnected.
BALANCE is set too far to one side.
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.
Suggestion
Plug in the power cord.
Check and correct the connections.
Press MUTING.
Turn up the volume.
Connect the speaker wires.
Press SPEAKER A or B.
Press SPEAKERS A or B to turn off the speakers
that are not connected.
Press TAPE MONITOR so TAPE MON
Check all connections.
Set BALANCE to the center position.
Adjust tuning.
Connect 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 within the effective range.
Change your position or remove the obstacle.
Turn off the light.
turns off.