Emerson Radio SCOTT SMV300 - Manual (Page 18)

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: The FM Antenna wire is not Extend FM Antenna wire.
extended.
AM: Unit is not positioned correctly.
Rotate unit for best reception as this
unit has an internal AM antenna.
FM STEREO indicator Poor FM signal being received or Retune station, try another station or
does not light. switch is not set to FM STEREO. set FM STEREO switch to FM STEREO.
Station is not broadcasting in stereo. Change stations.
AM or FM, no sound. The AM/FM Function button is not Press the AM/FM Function button.
pressed.
Volume at minimum.
Increase Volume.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player will not play.
The CD Function button is not Press the CD Function button.
pressed.
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.
CD Doors will not open. Power must be on, and the CD Turn the power on, press the CD
Function button must be pressed first. button, and then open the CD Door.
AUX
No Sound.
The AUX button is not pressed. Press the AUX Function button.
External unit not on. Turn external unit on.
Cable not connect to AUX IN jacks. Connect cable securely.
General
No Sound.
Headphones connected. Remove the Headphones.
Speaker cable not connected. Connect speaker cables.
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Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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