RCA RP-7986 User Manual page 12

Problem
System does not turn on
No sound
Poor radio reception
CD doesn't play
CD sound skips
Distorted or noisy recordings
Solution
• Make sure power cord is securely
plugged into the AC power outlet (or
that the batteries are fresh).
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then
plug it back in.
• Check the outlet by plugging in another
device.
• Adjust volume setting.
• Make sure you have selected the correct
function: CD, TAPE, or RADIO
• Make sure MUTE indicator is off.
• Adjust the FM whip antenna for better
FM reception.
• Rotate the unit to achieve better AM
reception.
• Try turning off electrical appliances near
the unit, such as hair dryers, vacuum
cleaners, or fluorescent lights.
• Make sure the tray contains a CD.
• Make sure that CD's label is facing up.
* Make sure that Pause mode is not
activated.
• Make sure CD function is selected.
• Clean the CD (as explained in "Care and
Maintenance").
• Check CD for warping, scratches, or
other damage.
• Check for vibration or shock that may
affect the unit; move system if
necessary.
inspect the recording head and dean it
if necessary.
Demagnetize recording head
(as explained in "Care and
Maintenance"}.
Record button will not depress • Tabs on the edge of the casstte might be
missing or broken. If you want to record
on that cassette, cover the holes with
cellophane tape.
Remote no function (RP-7989 only) • Make sure batteries are correctly
instaited.
• The batteries are exhausted, replace all
batteries.
• Too far away from unit or some
obstacles between the remote and the
main unit.
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