Troubleshooting – Grundig World Receiver G2000A User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair 
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. 
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this would invalidate the guarantee. 
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Power button does not work
[LOCK] switch is activated
Switch off the [LOCK] function
No sound
VOLUME is not adjusted 
Headphones are connected 
Batteries are exhausted 
Batteries are incorrectly inserted 
Mains lead is not securely 
connected 
 
Adjust the VOLUME 
Disconnect headphones 
Insert fresh batteries 
Insert the batteries correctly 
Connect the mains lead properly 
Poor sound quality
Batteries are nearly exhausted
Insert fresh batteries or use a mains adapter
Poor radio reception 
 
Weak radio aerial signal 
 
 
 
Interference by the vicinity of 
electrical equipment like TVs, 
video recorders, computers, 
thermostats, fluorescent lamps 
(TL) engines, etc. 
Aim the aerial for best reception: 
FM: incline and rotate telescopic aerial 
MW: rotate the entire set 
SW: extend telescopic aerial vertically 
Keep the set away from electrical equipment 
Alarm does not function
Alarm time is not adjusted 
Headphones are connected 
 
Adjust the alarm time 
Disconnect the headphones 
Set does not react to operation 
of any button 
Electrostatic discharge 
 
[LOCK] switch is activated 
Switch off the set, disconnect the mains plug, 
reconnect after a few seconds. 
Switch off the [LOCK] function 
Malfunctioning and losing time 
settings and preset radio 
stations 
Continued operation with weak 
batteries 
1 Remove the batteries 
2 Press a paper clip through the [RESET] hole. 
3 Insert fresh batteries 
4 Readjust the time settings and the preset 
stations 
Advice: Set the [LOCK] switch to ON when 
packing the set or putting it away. 
 
 
 
 
