Troubleshooting Tips; Care And Maintenance - RCA RP8085 Manual

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem
CD Player doesn't turn on
No sound
CD Player doesn't play
CD sound skips
Remote control doesn't work
Care & Maintenance
Cleaning the Exterior
Disconnect the system from AC power before
cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft
clean cloth.
Handling Compact Discs
• Do not touch their signal surfaces. Hold by
the edges, or by one edge and the hole.
Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the
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label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or
damage the label.
Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player.
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Do not use damaged (cracked or warped)
discs.
Solution
• Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power
outlet.
• Unplug the unit for a moment, then plug it back in.
• Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
• Ensure that a disc is loaded on the CD compartment tray.
• Adjust volume setting.
• Check for proper connection of cables between speakers and
amplifer and CD player.
• Make sure volume is not muted. To de-activate, press MUTE on
the remote control.
• Make sure the tray contains at least one disc.
• Make sure that discs' labels are facing up.
• Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.
• Use a CD lens cleaner to clean the lens.
• Clean the disc (refer to Care and Maintenance).
• Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage.
• Ensure that the CD player is placed on a solid and level surface.
• Check for vibartions or shock that may affect the CD player.
Move the CD player to another location if necessay.
• Make sure the CD player is plugged into a working AC outlet.
• Make sure that the batteries are correctly installed in the
remote control.
• Replace weak batteries (DO NOT mix old batteries with fresh
ones, it can cause damage to the remote control).
• Point the remote directly at the front of the unit when pressing
the buttons.
• Move closer to the CD player with the remote control.
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and
the unit.
Cleaning Compact Discs
Dirty discs can cause poor sound quality.
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Always keep discs clean by wiping them
gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge
toward the outer perimeter.
• If a disc becomes very dirty, wet a soft cloth
in water, wring it out well, wipe the dirt
away gently, and then remove any water
drops with a dry cloth.
Do not use record cleaning sprays or
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antistatic agents on discs. Also, never clean
the discs with benzene, thinner, or other
volatile solvents which may cause damage to
the disc surface.
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