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Problem

Solution

Problem

Solution

 

System will

Check power cord for a secure connection.

CD button

Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner)

 

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-

 

 

 

 

ate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.

Distorted or

Inspect the tape heads, clean and demag-

 

 

 

noisy tape

netize.

 

Poor radio

Check antenna connection.

recordings

 

 

reception

Move antenna.

 

 

 

 

Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such

Remote

Check that the batteries are properly

 

 

as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave,

control

installed.

 

 

fluorescent lights.

does not

Replace weak batteries.

 

 

 

work

Check the system is plugged in to power

 

CD does

Check that CD is in the tray.

 

source.

 

not play

Check that CD label is facing up.

 

Point the remote directly at the system’s

 

 

Check that PAUSE mode is not on.

 

front panel.

 

 

Check that CD function is selected.

 

Move closer to the system.

 

 

Clean CD lens with RCA lens cleaner.

 

Remove any obstacles between the remote

 

 

 

 

and the system.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

CD Lens Care

When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the

system to output poor sound quality. To clean the lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner which can maintain the output sound quality of your system. For instructions on cleaning the CD lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens clean- er.

Tape Player

To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodi- 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).

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RCA RS1286B manual Troubleshooting Tips, Maintenance, Cleaning, CD Player CD Lens Care, Tape Player