Troubleshooting guide – Emerson Radio PD6871 User Manual

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Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

Radio
Noise or sound distorted

Station not tuned properly for

Retune the AM or FM broadcast

on radio broadcasts.

AM or FM.

station.

FM: Rod Antenna is not

Reorient FM Rod Antenna.

extended.
AM: Unit is not positioned

Rotate unit until best reception is

correctly.

obtained.

FM STEREO indicator

Poor FM signal being received.

Retune station or try another station

does not light.

that broadcasts in stereo.

Station is not broadcasting in stereo.

Change stations.

AM or FM, no sound.

FUNCTION button is not set to

Press the FUNCTION button to

Tuner.

select Tuner.

Volume at minimum.

Increase volume.

Cassette Player
No sound.

FUNCTION button is not set to the

Press the FUNCTION button to

TAPE position.

select Tape.

Volume at minimum.

Increase volume.

Sound distorted.

Dirty head.

Clean the head.

Speed varies.

Tape old or worn.

Replace the tape.

Batteries are low.

Replace the batteries.

Cassette Recorder
Will not record.

Erase prevention tab removed.

Cover hole with adhesive tape.

Distorted sound

Defective tape or dirty tape head.

Replace tape or clean tape head.

on playback.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not play.

FUNCTION button is not set to the

Press the FUNCTION button to

CD position.

select CD.

CD is not installed or installed

Insert CD with label side up.

upside-down.

CD skips while playing.

Disc is dirty or scratched.

Wipe disc with cloth or use
another disc.

General
No power.

Batteries are dead or not installed properly.

Install fresh batteries properly.

AC power cord is not connected.

Connect AC power cord.

Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service:

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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