A:AnswerI had no problems with the CD player only an issue with the radio signals (due to the area I live in). Sounds like the CD player might be defective.
A:AnswerIt is the button just to the right of the "Source" button The farthest right button on the bottom row. It looks like a circle with a bar interrupting the top part of the circle. If you just barely push it and let go too quickly, the box doesn't register the push.
A:AnswerHello,
Thank you for your interest in our CD Boombox. To address your inquiry, I want to let you know that this unit can support speaker if inputting via 3.5mm auxiliar cable.
Arely R. - Insignia Support