Troubleshooting - Realtone RT205 Quick Start Manual

Symptom
Unit does not turn Power cord isn't plugged into a working
on
wall socket
Battery Low icon
Backup battery is weak/ needs
always flashing
replacement
Battery not installed properly
Unit performance is
The unit is reacting to external
erratic
interference
No sound from unit Volume is set too low on unit
AM band radio is
unit isn't located properly
very noisy
Volume level is set too high
Sound is distorted
Sound source is distorted
AM/PM time/alarm time not set
Alarm not
correctly
working
Alarm time or source selected for alarm
2 , not alarm 1 or vice versa

Troubleshooting

Possible Problem
Connect the power cord into a working wall socket, make
sure any switch that controls the outlet is ON. Try testing a
trusted device in the outlet.
Replace with new battery
Check to make sure the polarity (+ ) matches the diagram
in the battery compartment
Move unit away from potential sources of external interference
such as computers, modems, wireless devices (routers) or
fluorescent light.
Make sure volume is turned up
Move/ rotate the unit for best reception
Decrease the volume
If you are using an external sound source like older generation
of iPod or iPod Shuffle, try reducing the output volume on the
device itself.
When setting clock or alarm time, take note of the AM
and PM indicators
Make sure to set the alarm time and source for the alarm
icon 1 or 2 that is shown on the clock display
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Solution