Troubleshooting Guide - Goodmans GPS357R Instruction Manual

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Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.
Symptom
Radio
Noise or sound distorted on
MW or FM broadcasts.
MW or FM, no sound
Cassette player Cassette player
No sound.
Sound distorted.
Speed varies.
Cassette recorder Cassette recorder
Will not record.
Distorted sound on playback.
Compact disc player Compact disc player
CD player will not play.
CD skips while playing.
Disc is inserted but CD
player skips over spot and
will not play.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Possible cause Possible cause
Station not tuned properly for
MW or FM
FM : FM aerial is not
extended
MW: Unit is not positioned
correctly.
RADIO function switch not
selected.
Volume at minimum.
TAPE function switch not
selected.
Volume at minimum.
Dirty head.
Tape old or worn.
Dirty roller and capstan.
Prevention tab removed.
Defective tape or dirty tape
head.
CD function switch not
selected.
CD is not inserted or inserted
incorrectly.
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Disc inserted upside down.
Disc is dirty.
Disc is non-standard.
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Solution
Retune the MW or FM
broadcast station.
Extend FM aerial
Rotate unit until best
reception is obtained.
Select RADIO function switch.
Increase volume.
Select TAPE function switch.
Increase volume.
Clean the head.
Replace the cassette tape.
Clean roller and capstan.
Cover p revention tab
with tape.
Replace tape or clean tape
head.
Select CD function switch.
Insert CD with label side out.
Wipe disc with cloth or use
another disc.
Insert disc properly.
Clean disc.
Use correct disc.
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