RCA VTCD550, RS3520, A3200 Troubleshooting Tips, Cleaning, CD Player Tape Player, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem

Solution

System will

Check power cord for a secure connection.

not turn on

Unplug the unit for a moment, and then

 

plug into power source again.

 

Check the outlet by plugging in another

 

device.

No sound

Increase the volume setting.

 

Check connection to speakers.

 

Check that you have selected the appropri-

 

ate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.

Poor radio

Check antenna connection.

reception

Move antenna.

 

Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such

 

as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave,

 

fluorescent lights.

CD does

Check that CD is in the tray.

not play

Check that CD label is facing up.

 

Check that PAUSE mode is not on.

 

Check that CD function is selected.

CD sound

Clean the disc.

skips

Check disc for warping, scratches, or other

 

damage.

Check if something is causing the system to vibrate. If so, move the system.

Problem

Solution

CD button

Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner)

will not

and then back to CD.

respond, or

 

does not

 

change

 

discs when

 

you press

 

DISC SKIP

 

Distorted or

Inspect the tape heads and clean and

noisy tape

demagnetize.

recordings

 

Remote

Check that the batteries are properly

control

installed.

does not

Replace weak batteries.

work

Check the system is plugged in to power

 

source.

 

Point the remote directly at the system’s

front panel.

Move closer to the system.

Remove any obstacles between the remote and 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.

Tape Player

To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical- ly open the door of each deck and clean the magnet-

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 A 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.

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