RCA RS2653, RS2655 user manual Radio, Troubleshooting Tips

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Radio

EN Selecting Tuner Band

1.Press SOURCE to select TUNER.

2.Press BAND to select between AM or FM radio band.

Tips:

Your audio system has 32 preset sta- tions.

Auto Preset Programming

(FM only)

Press and hold BAND button for 2 seconds to scan stations in FM band. The stations will then be stored as preset channels. A maximum of 32 stations can be stored. Beware of your preset channels being erased accidentally because the scanning and storing process is automatic upon pressing the button. You can stop the automatic scan by pressing any button, but the erased stations cannot be recovered.

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Solution	Problem	Solution	EN
System will	• Check power cord for a secure	CD button	• Switch to another function (TAPE,
not turn on	connection.	will not	Tuner) and then back to CD.
	• Unplug the unit for a moment, and	respond, or
	then plug into power source again.	does not
	• Check the outlet by plugging in	change
	another device.	discs when
		you press
No sound	• Increase the volume setting.	DISC SKIP
	• Check connection to speakers.

Tuning to a Station

Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD

to select frequencies.

87.50 MHz

Using Presets

The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode. When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.

•Press TUNE•PRESET to select between TUNE and PRESET modes.

•Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD on the main system or PRESET UP or DOWN on the remote control to access the previous or next preset station. The display first shows the preset program number and after a few seconds, the frequency will be displayed. (FMPR:01 is FM preset 1)

PR:01

AUTO

Manually Setting Presets

1.Press TUNE•PRESET button to enter TUNE mode.

2.Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD to access the desired frequency.

3.Press the PROG•SET button once.

4.The most recently accessed program location will be displayed.

5.If a different program location is preferred, press

SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD to move to the desired preset number (1-32).

6.Press PROG•SET to store the selected frequency at that preset.

Suppressing Stereo Signal

Press FM ST. to toggle between FM mono and stereo for stereo FM stations. (Remote Only)

	• Check that you have selected the	Distorted or	• Inspect the tape head, clean it if
	appropriate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.	noisy tape	necessary.
	• Make sure mute is off.	recordings
	• Make sure headphones are not
	plugged in.	Remote	• Check that the batteries are proper-
		control	ly installed.
Poor radio	• Check antenna connection.	does not	• Replace weak batteries.
reception	• Move antenna.	work	• Check the system is plugged into
	• Turn off nearby electrical appliances,		power source.
	such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner,		• Point the remote directly at the
	microwave, fluorescent lights.		system’s front panel.
			• Move closer to the system.
CD does not	• Check that CD is in the tray.		• Remove any obstacles between the
play	• Check that CD label is facing up.		remote and the system.
	• Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
	• Check that CD function is selected.
	• Use CD lens cleaner.
	• Clean the disc.
	• Try another CD.

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.

•Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet away or on a different surface from the main unit.

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