20 Most Recent RCA RT2500 System - Page 4 Questions & Answers

If you are looking for a code to program a universal remote, you probably won't find one. Universal remotes are for TV DVD VCR and Cable boxes. A replacement remote might be found at MCMelectronics or Vance Baldwin. I would guess $40-$60

You can use a higher voltage capacitors without problems its the value of uf that should remain the same. But sometimes you can use a higher uf like a 330uf can be replaced with 470uf but never go lower than the original value on uf and voltage. But you can safely use 6800uf 25v or 35v.

in standby mode press the following:-
stadium------night-------dsp off------club.
the system will return to its original status.

Try unplugging it and pluggingg it back in. That works for me.

Good Luck

take the cable of right speaker(which is ok)and put it instead of the left cable if it is ok-your problem will be in your left speaker or its cable-if it is not working the problem in your receiver output stage.(left channel path problem)

Hi, happy to talk to you about it... give me a yell

I did it. I decided to go ahead with the repair myself. I have never done something like this before but it was easier than I thought. I filed off the old parts and soldered on the new. It works like a charm. Thanks.

The speaker wires are crossed!! That means the negative part of the speaker wire is somehow touching the positive side. Check all wires from the reciever to all speakers. Good luck.

Are you trying to run this unit at 50% or more? I can understand this problem if that's the case. Just turn it down. If you need more "grunt", it's time for more power amping...accordianman

UH oh , time for a shop visit. The "finals" are shot...accordianman

do you have antennas hooked up to the back? if you do, make sure they reach a high place.

Make sure all your audio jacks are hooked up right and make sure your on a good mode of sound. Also, you can try this for support from the actual RCA service. http://voxrightnow.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/voxrightnow.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php?p_sid=wOSZIMUi&p_accessibility=0&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PWRmbHQmcF9ncmlkc29ydD0mcF9yb3dfY250PTcmcF9wcm9kcz0xNTgmcF9jYXRzPTAmcF9wdj0xLjE1OCZwX2N2PSZwX3NlYXJjaF90eXBlPWFuc3dlcnMuc2VhcmNoX25sJnBfc2NmX2JyYW5kPSZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_srch=1

Hey EmperorBob, was reading a short across D119 & D120. pulled (I think it was) C139 and was able to get a good reading across the two diodes. reading a short on the cap (out of circuit). Still poking around. Will let you know if I find anthing else...

Similar problem here, at first 20-30 min warm-up time, followed by irregularity in sound levels, to a complete failure after using for around 30 minutes after warm up (choppy sound to a steady buzz). I wonder if over heating has something to do with it since I left it on all the time after the need of a warm-up occurred. One night, a horrid buzz came from the system and ever since it would become unbearable to listen too after a few minutes, I am debating either to attempt a fix or chunk it. I haven't tried the caps and fuses yet, but seeing your problem leads me to believe it is something more to the problem, and more likely a better investment would be an upgrade.

Hi
in this case the audio is good but the output speaker is not working because you have blown fuse at the amplifier section thats why cant hear the sounds... check the amplifier section then check the fuse speaker protector.. replace a new fuses with the same rate....

Thanks....

I'd suspect your power supply capacitors are on their last leg. replace them.  - This was posted by videoguy1742. :   this problem is CURED simply by replacing 2 capacitors inside on the main board. They are easily identified by a bulge on the top end of the capacitors. The capacitors are located between the heat sinks. The size is 6800uf/16v.
I am a RadioShack dealer and sold a few of these in 2000/2001. I bought one for myself. I have repaired only 2 that had the same problem as listed by HAGUC above. They both are working great and for the record. . .are NOT peices of JUNK,. . .hehe. . .they just need a little TLC. Parts available from larger electronics parts houses, not at RadioShack

You can find the user guide you need for your unit Here: http://www.thomsonnetwork.com/EN/Public/InstructionBook/IBSearchResults?querytext=RT2500*&brands=RCA%2cGE%2cPROSCAN%2cRECOTON%2cSPIKEMASTER%2cAR%2cJENSEN%2cAMBICO%2cADVENT%2cUNBRANDED&doctypes=IB&categories=ACCESSORIES%2cAUDIO%2cCOMMUNICATION%2cDTVS%2cDVD%2cMULTIMEDIA%2cCOLOR_TV%2cVIDEO&firstdocnum=1

Solved Problem! Hold down test/setup for 2 seconds, then cycle through and add each speaker back into the setup. Happened to me, it must have reset somehow. That's how you fix it!

could be an intermittant problem with the systems remote control. take out the batterys and see if the problem persist. If it dosent then you found your fault and can get another remote at http://www.remotes.com Good luck

hi sounds like a earthing problem in the reciver or problem in the speakers try rotaiting the speakers back to front front to back left to right ETC.. good luck