Official RCA compact stereo system parts

Troubleshooting your RCA compact stereo system when the speakers won't play

• Check the output settings of your compact stereo system first. Make sure that you have the correct speaker output selected. Adjust the audio output settings if necessary.
• Check to see if you have the headphones plugged into the headphone jack. Unplug the headphones to play the speakers if you find the headphones plugged into the headphone jack.
• Check the speaker wire connections. Make sure that speaker wires are plugged fully into the speaker jacks on the back of the compact stereo system. Make sure that the speaker wires are securely connected to the speakers. Reconnect any loose wiring connection.
• Check speaker wires for damage. Repair or replace any damaged speaker wire.

Common repair parts for RCA compact stereo systems

• Remote control. The remote control allows you to operate the compact stereo controls and make setting selections from a remote location. The remote control communicates selections to the compact stereo system through RF (radio frequency) signals.
• Power control board. The power control board in the compact stereo system provides electrical current to the component devices inside the player.
• CD player tray door. The CD player tray door covers the compact disc tray opening. The tray door opens to allow the disc tray to extend for loading a compact disc and the door shuts when the tray retracts back into the player cabinet.
• Disc tray. The disc tray holds and supports the compact disc during playback. The tray extends to load or eject a compact disc.