RCA RS2042 manual Troubleshooting Tips, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Solution		Problem	Solution
System will	•	Check power cord for a secure	CD sound	•	Clean the disc.
not turn		connection.	skips	• Check disc for warping,
on	•	Unplug the unit for a moment,			scratches, or other damage.
		and then plug into power		• Check if something is causing
		source again.			the system to vibrate. If so,
	• Check the outlet by plugging in				move the system.
		another device.		• Make sure the speakers are at
					least 3 feet away or on a
No sound	•	Increase the volume setting.			different surface from the
	• Check connection to speakers.				main unit.
	•	Check that you have selected
		the appropriate function: CD,	CD button	• Switch to another function
		Tuner.	will not		(Tuner) and then back
	• Make sure mute is off.		respond, or		to CD.
	• Make sure headphones are not		does not
		plugged in.	change
			discs when
Poor radio	•	Check antenna connection.	you press
reception	•	Move antenna.	DISC SKIP
	•	Turn off nearby electrical
		appliances, such as hair dryer,	Remote	• Check that the batteries are
		vacuum cleaner, microwave,	control		properly installed.
		fluorescent lights.	does not	•	Replace weak batteries.
			work	• Check the system is plugged
CD does	•	Check that CD is in the tray.			into power source.
not play	•	Check that CD label is facing up.		• Point the remote directly at
	• Check that PAUSE mode is not				the system’s front panel.
		on.		• Move closer to the system.
	• Check that CD function is			•	Remove any obstacles
		selected.			between the remote and the
	• Use CD lens cleaner.				system.
	•	Clean the disc.
	•	Try another CD.

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