RCA A180, RS255KM, RS2507, RS253TK, RS252KM Troubleshooting Tips, Cleaning, CD Player, Tape Player

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

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Problem

Solution

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System will

Check power cord for a secure connection.

CD button

Switch to another function (TAPE, RADIO)

 

 

 

not turn on

Unplug the unit for a moment, and then

will not

and then back to CD.

 

 

 

 

plug into power source again.

respond, or

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check the outlet by plugging in another

does not

 

 

 

 

 

 

device.

change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

discs when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound

Increase the volume setting.

you press

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check connection to speakers.

DISC SKIP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check that you have selected the appropri-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distorted

Inspect the tape heads and clean and

 

 

 

 

ate function: CD, TAPE, RADIO, AUX.

 

 

 

 

 

or noisy

demagnetize.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor radio

Check antenna connection.

tape

 

 

 

 

 

reception

Move antenna.

recordings

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote

Check that the batteries are properly

 

 

 

 

as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave,

 

 

 

 

fluorescent lights.

control

installed.

 

 

 

 

 

does not

Replace weak batteries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD does

Check that CD is in the tray.

work

Check the system is plugged in to power

 

 

 

not play

Check that CD label is facing up.

 

source.

 

 

 

 

Check that PAUSE mode is not on.

 

Point the remote directly at the system’s

 

 

 

 

Check that CD function is selected.

 

front panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Move closer to the system.

 

 

 

CD sound

Clean the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

Remove any obstacles between the remote

 

 

 

skips

Check disc for warping, scratches, or other

 

and the system.

 

 

 

 

damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check if something is causing the system to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

vibrate. If so, move the system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

cally open the door of each deck and clean the mag- netic 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

Side A Protection

Side B Protection

 

 

of adhesive tape

A

B

 

 

over the hole.

Tape Player

To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodi-

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