Emerson Radio EK215 - Manual (Page 13)

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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 distorted
Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM broadcast
on radio broadcasts. AM or FM. station.
FM: AC cord is not fully extended Extend AC cord.
or uncoiled.
AM: Unit is not positioned
Rotate unit until best reception is
correctly. obtained.
AM or FM, no sound. FUNCTION switch not on AM or FM. Slide to select AM or FM .
Volume at minimum. Increase volume.
Cassette Player
No sound.
FUNCTION switch not set to TAPE. Slide to the TAPE position.
Volume at minimum. Increase volume.
Sound distorted. Dirty head. Clean the head.
Speed varies. Tape old. Replace the tape.
Cassette tape worn out. Replace the tape.
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.
Karaoke
Some vocals are still
Using non-karaoke tape. Use karaoke tape.
present when VOCAL Backup vocals are present. This is normal, only the main vocal(s)
switch is set to MUSIC. are to be reduced.
Feedback is heard Microphone is too close to unit Move microphone away from
when singing. or MIC VOLUME is too high. unit or decrease MIC VOLUME.
General
No sound. Power cord disconnected. Connect power cord.
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