Troubleshooting Guide - Emerson PD6871 Owner's Manual

PD6871.O/M.QXD 4/23/02
Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service:
Symptom
Radio
Noise or sound distorted
on radio broadcasts.
FM STEREO indicator
does not light.
AM or FM, no sound.
Cassette Player
No sound.
Sound distorted.
Speed varies.
Cassette Recorder
Will not record.
Distorted sound
on playback.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not play.
CD skips while playing.
General
No power.
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Possible Cause
Station not tuned properly for
AM or FM.
FM: Rod Antenna is not
extended.
AM: Unit is not positioned
correctly.
Poor FM signal being received.
Station is not broadcasting in stereo.
FUNCTION button is not set to
Tuner.
Volume at minimum.
FUNCTION button is not set to the
TAPE position.
Volume at minimum.
Dirty head.
Tape old or worn.
Batteries are low.
Erase prevention tab removed.
Defective tape or dirty tape head.
FUNCTION button is not set to the
CD position.
CD is not installed or installed
upside-down.
Disc is dirty or scratched.
Batteries are dead or not installed properly.
AC power cord is not connected.
Solution
Retune the AM or FM broadcast
station.
Reorient FM Rod Antenna.
Rotate unit until best reception is
obtained.
Retune station or try another station
that broadcasts in stereo.
Change stations.
Press the FUNCTION button to
select Tuner.
Increase volume.
Press the FUNCTION button to
select Tape.
Increase volume.
Clean the head.
Replace the tape.
Replace the batteries.
Cover hole with adhesive tape.
Replace tape or clean tape head.
Press the FUNCTION button to
select CD.
Insert CD with label side up.
Wipe disc with cloth or use
another disc.
Install fresh batteries properly.
Connect AC power cord.
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