16 troubleshooting guide – Emerson SB280 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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

Symptom

Possible Cause

Solution

Radio

Noise or sound

Station not tuned properly for

Retune the AM or FM

distorted on AM or

AM or FM.

broadcast station.

FM broadcasts.

The antenna is not positioned

Reposition the unit until

correctly.

best reception is obtained.

FM STEREO indicator

The FUNCTION switch is set

Set the FUNCTION switch

does not light.

to FM position.

FM ST. position.

AM or FM, no sound.

FUNCTION switch is not set to

Set FUNCTION switch to

RADIO.

RADIO.

Volume at minimum.

Increase Volume.

Cassette Player

No sound.

FUNCTION switch is not set to

Set the FUNCTION switch

to TAPE.

TAPE.

Volume at minimum.

Increase Volume.

Sound distorted.

Dirty head.

Clean the head.

Speed varies.

Tape old or worn.

Replace the tape.

Dirty roller and capstan.

Clean roller and capstan.

CD Player

CD Player will not play

FUNCTION switch is not set to

Set FUNCTION switch to

CD.

CD.

CD is not installed or installed

Insert CD with Iabel side

incorrectly.

up.

CD skips while playing.

Disc is dirty or scratched.

Wipe disc with cloth or use

another disc.

TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE
NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE
CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM
WARRANTY...

CALL TOLL FREE:

1-800-695-0098

SERVICE

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO:

Emerson Radio Corp.

Consumer Affairs Dept.

1901 Diplomat Drive,

Farmers Branch, TX 75234.

FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE

PLEASE CALL:

1-800-898-9020

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