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Troubleshooting
If the receiver is not working as it should, the following suggestions might help. If you follow the suggestions in this chart and the receiver still does not work properly, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
Problem Cause
Power does not turn on.
The receiver does not respond to button presses.
Power cord is disconnected.
Protection circuit is activated.
Static discharge has affected the receiver.
No sound.
Incorrect connections.
The mute function is activated.
The volume is turned down.
Speaker wires are disconnected.
Neither set of speakers is selected.
TAPE 2 function is engaged.
No picture when you select a video source.
High noise level.
Cannot make copies of video tapes.
Remote does not control cassette deck or CD player.
The selected video source is not set correctly.
Incorrect connections.
Station not correctly tuned.
Antenna not connected.
FM antenna still coiled or is not pointing in the correct direction.
AM loop antenna not pointing in the correct direction.
Noise is coming from another electrical appliance.
Tapes are protected by a copy protection method.
Video connections are incorrect.
Cassette deck or CD player not compatible.
Control cable is not plugged in.
Audio cables are not plugged in.
Suggestion
Plug in the power cord.
Unplug the power cord, then plug it in again.
Unplug the power cord, then plug it in again.
(If static electricity is a problem, try to use the remote control whenever possible.)
Check and correct the connections.
Press
MUTING
.
Turn up the volume.
Connect the speaker wires.
Press in
SPEAKERS A
or
B
.
Press
TAPE 2
so
TAPE 2
disappears from the display.
Correct the problem with the selected video source.
Correct the connections.
Tune to a stronger station.
Connect the antenna.
Stretch both ends of the antenna taut and reposition the antenna.
Adjust the AM loop antenna.
Try using an AC line noise filter to reduce the noise.
You cannot make a usable copy.
Check and correct the connections.
This feature works only with Optimus Professional Series components.
Properly connect the control cable.
Properly connect the audio cables.
Returning Controls to
Factory Defaults
Press
RETURN
on the receiver to return the controls to the following settings.
Tape 2 Monitor Off
Source
Speakers A
Band
TUNER
On
FM or AM (Set to the last-tuned frequency. If the receiver cannot receive the frequency, it starts searching for the next strong station.)
Surround Mode Off
Muting Off
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