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Maintenance, Troubleshooting tips, 10 en – RCA THOMSON RS2550 User Manual

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Solution

Check power cord for a secure connection.
Unplug the unit for a moment, and then
plug into power source again.
Check the outlet by plugging in another
device.

Increase the volume setting.
Check connection to speakers.
Check that you have selected the appropri-
ate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.

Check antenna connection.
Move antenna.
Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such
as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave,
fluorescent lights.

Check that CD is in the tray.
Check that CD label is facing up.
Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
Check that CD function is selected.

Clean the disc.
Check disc for warping, scratches, or other
damage.
Check if something is causing the system to
vibrate. If so, move the system.

Problem

System will
not turn on

No sound

Poor radio
reception

CD does
not play

CD sound
skips

Problem

CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP

Distorted or
noisy tape
recordings

Remote
control
does not
work

Solution

Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner)
and then back to CD.

Inspect the tape heads and clean and
demagnetize.

Check that the batteries are properly
installed.
Replace weak batteries.
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.

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
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.

Maintenance

A

Side A Protection

B

Side B Protection

Troubleshooting Tips

A

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