I have a rca rs2640 stereo system. The display, cd player, tape player, radio, and headphone jack all work. But when a cd, tape, or radio is playing, the speakers do not make any sounds. I know it is working because my headphones work. Also the fuses were blown, I put 2 new ones in with a 2x voltage rating, and they still blew. What could be causing this and how can I fix this issue? Thanks for your time.

Could be a bad wire from cassette player to speakers. Do you need to change setting from stereo to cassette

I suspect what you're wanting to do is take the audio output from the TV and run it through your stereo system to leverage the large speakers. Correct?

I suggest using the RCA audio jacks (red and white pair) on the back of the TV. Most TV's still have these. Some are tied to a specific component, and some are general for all sound coming out of the TV. You connect this to the input RCA jacks on your stereo system.

The headphone jack on the TV could also work, but I suspect it may have a low level output. I don't understand how you say your MP3 player plays fine through the headphone jack, as that's an output, not an input. Unless there's some other jack?

This one is fairly easy for you! Go to Radio Shack or similar place and get a cable that has an !/8" (3.5m? they may call it) Male, (which is what your I-Pod should use, double check this when you go look at them...some I-Pods use 3/32"), then at the other end you need what they call RCA ends....plug the RCA's into the front AUX IN jacks, plug the other into your I-Pod, set your stereo to AUX and enjoy!

If you are still working on the question you asked about. This is what I would do. One of two things:

First: purchase an adapter that goes from your laptop 3.5 mm headphone jack to the microphone input if there is one.

Second: Would be to purchase what is called a "Cassette Tape Adapter". This will take your 3.5 mm headphone jack and play it through your cassette tape area of your stereo.

I hope one of these is a solution that will help you. -- wicc --

USER GUIDE
This is the quick and easy way to adapt a standard stereo 3.5mm (1/8 inch) sound output into standard RCA plugs. Ideal for connecting your MP3 Player with a 3.5mm plug to VCR's, TV's or anything else that has RCA stereo sound inputs.
General Features:
- Fits standard 3.5mm (1/8") stereo phone jack
- Gives you two male RCA (left / right) sound outputs
- Great for converting a headphone jack to standard RCA sound outputs
- 6 foot length
- Straight cable (not a coiled cable)

Generally these connectors cost between $1.00 to $5.00

Pictures to help you find them


Search google for headphone to rca adapter for more info
Hope this helps

This is different on every stereo, but generally the RCA ports in the back of the stereo are labeled "Aux" or something to that extent.

First, you must purchase a headphone jack to RCA cable which can connect to both your stereo and your ipod.

Connect the cable, turn your ipod on and start playing a song. Turn the volume on the stereo to a moderate volume so you can hear when the song is being played through your stereo. Then, using the selector switch, turn the stereo from "Radio" to "Aux" or whatever it says next to the the RCA plug ins on the back.

There is a RCA cable that comes off the back of the radio and also another cable for 3.5mm (mini-stereo jack) that also comes off the back of the radio. The RCA jacks can be used for "AUX" or "Sub-woofer" and the 3.5mm jack is just for "AUX". Your ipod can use the audio output jack or the headphone jack and plug that into the 3.5 mm jack on the back of the radio. You will need a "3.5mm male" to "3.5mm male" stereo cord that can be purchased at Radio Shack or Best Buy. Then you select "AUX" on the display with the source button to listen to it. You may need to go into the menu and activate the "AUX" input. Check your owners manual for details.

HEY EVERYONE WHO HAS A PROBLEM WITH A RCA RS2640 STEREO!, if u have this problem all you do is take it apart and then find the control panel and get like a credit card or something, you should see a chip placed near the control panel all you do is get the credit card and gently scratch it with a credit card for 30 seconds and then it should work!!

Have the same problem. Mine was sitting idol for a long time & when trying it today it just buzzes. Tried to plug headphones in & no sound to them either.

Sounds like a internal error on the amp itself. Maybe it caught a surge, I had a stereo unit that got zapped by the way it was unplugged from the wall.