Troubleshooting Tips; Maintenance; Cleaning; Cd Player - RCA RS2531 User Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips

Problem
EN
System will
not turn on
No sound
Poor radio
reception
CD does
not play
CD sound
skips

Maintenance

Disconnect the audio system from the power source
before performing any maintenance.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.

CD Player

CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must
be opened by only a qualified technician.

Tape Player

To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical-
ly open the door of each deck and clean the magnet-
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Solution
Check power cord for a secure connection.
Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug
into power source again.
Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
Increase the volume setting.
Check connection to speakers.
Check that you have selected the appropriate
function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.
Make sure mute is off.
Check antenna connection.
Move antenna.
Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as
hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluores-
cent lights.
Check that CD is in the tray.
Check that CD label is facing up.
Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
Check that CD function is selected.
Use CD lens cleaner.
Clean the disc.
Clean the disc.
Check disc for warping, scratches, or other
damage.
Problem Solution
Check if something is causing the system to
vibrate. If so, move the system.
Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet away
or on a different surface from the main unit.
CD button
Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner) and
will not
then back to CD.
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
Distorted or
Inspect the tape heads and clean and demag-
noisy tape
netize.
recordings
Remote
Check that the batteries are properly installed.
control
Replace weak batteries.
does not
Check the system is plugged into power source.
work
Point the remote directly at the system's front
panel.
Move closer to the system.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and
the system.
ic heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud
dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by
playing a demagnetizing cassette (available through
an audio equipment store).
To protect recordings one or
both sides of a tape, remove
the corresponding tab. If you
later want to record on the tape, affix a piece of
adhesive tape over the hole.
Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack in
your tapes can cause scratches on
the tape, or worse yet, the tape
could break. If you notice some slack
in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you
insert it.
Side A Protection Side B Protection
A B
A