Troubleshooting Tips - RCA RP-9328 Guía De Usuario

Troubleshooting tips

Problem
System doesn't turn on
No sound
Poor radio reception
CD doesn't play
CD sound skips
CD buttons won't respond
CD player won't change discs
when DISC SKIP is pressed.
Distorted or noisy recordings
Remote control doesn't work
Solution
• Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet.
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.
• Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
• Adjust volume setting.
• Check for proper connection of speaker wires.
• Make sure you've selected the correct function: RADIO, CD, TAPE.
• Make sure volume is not muted. To deactivate, press MUTE on the
remote.
• Make sure FM antenna is connected and properly oriented.
• Rotate external AM loop antenna to achieve better AM reception.
• Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers,
vacuum cleaners, and fluorescent lights.
• Make sure the tray contains a disc.
• Make sure that discs' labels are facing up.
• Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.
• Make sure CD function is selected.
• Clean the disc (as explained in "Care and Maintenance").
• Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage.
• Check for vibration or shock that may affect the CD player. Move system
if necessary.
• Switch the function from CD to Tuner or Tape, and then switch back to
CD.
• Switch the function from CD to Tuner or Tape, and then switch back to CD.
• Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary.
• Demagnetize recording head (as explained in "Care and Maintenance").
• Make sure the audio system is plugged into a working AC outlet.
• Make sure that the batteries are correctly installed in the remote
control.
• Make sure batteries in the remote are okay. Replace weak batteries.
• Point the remote directly at the front of the unit while pressing the
buttons.
• Move closer to the unit with the remote control.
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the
unit.
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