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EXPORTER
Thomson multimedia Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 -1976
© 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
Marque(s) ® Déposée(s)
55305630 Rev.1 (EN/F/E)
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
Printed In China / Impreso en China
0151
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FCC Information
FCC Information
Technical specification
EN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifi-
cations not expressly approved by Thomson multimedia
Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this prod-
uct.
Product: Compact Audio System
Brand: RCA
Model: RS2005 / RS2007
Electrical Consumption:
Power Supply: 120V~ 60 Hz
Power consumption: 15 Watts
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)
IMPORTER
energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equip- Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
ment may cause interference to radio and television
reception.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or tel-
evision reception (which you can determine by unplug-
ging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna
for the radio or television that is "receiving" the interfer-
ence).
For Your Safety
The AC power plug is polarized
•
Move the unit away from the equipment that is
receiving interference.
Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the
(one blade is wider than the other)
and only fits into AC power outlets
one way. If the plug won’t go into
•
unit and the equipment receiving interference are on
different branch circuits.
the outlet completely, turn the
plug over and try to insert it the
If these measures do not eliminate the interference,
please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/tele-
vision technician for additional suggestions. Also, the
Federal Communications Commission has prepared a
helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV
Interference Problems." This booklet is available from
the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4
when ordering copies.
other way. If it still won’t fit, con-
tact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a
different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety fea-
ture.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
For Your Records
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
In the event that service should be required, you may
need both the model number and the serial number. In
the space below, record the date and place of purchase,
and the serial number:
Model No.
Remote Control No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your
Eardrums
Make sure you turn down the volume
on the unit before you put on head-
phones. Increase the volume to the
desired level only after headphones
are in place.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those specially
trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instruc-
tions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty
included in this Guide.
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Safety Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
EN
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE
DO NOT REMOVE COVER TRIANGLE IS
A
TRIANGLE IS
A
WARNING
SIGN
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
" D A N G E R O U S
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
ALERTING YOU OF
I M P O R TA N T
I NSTRUCTI ONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT
SHOCK HAZARD,
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Table of Contents
FCC Information
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Troubleshooting Tips . .10
Safety Information
Play and Load
Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . .6
Skipping a Disc . . . . . . . . . . .6
Searching Through a CD . . .6
Shuffling the Play Order . . .7
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . .7
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting Up a CD Program . . .7
Playing a Program List . . . . .7
Display and Edit the Program
List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Deleting Program List . . . . . .7
Maintenance . . . . . . . .11
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Getting Started . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the system . . . . . . . .2
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General Controls . . . . . .3
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Important Information 12
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .12
Important Battery
Display Settings
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Display Clock / Timer . . . . . . . . .5
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . .5
Activating the Timer . . . . . . .5
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Technical Specification . . . . . .12
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . .8
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . .8
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Auto Preset Programming . . .8
Manually Setting Presets . . . . .8
Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . .8
Limited Warranty
(U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sound Features . . . . . . .6
X-Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Limited Warranty
(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . .15
Tape Player
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
CD Player
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . . .6
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Getting Started
Unpacking the system:
EN
Speaker Wire Connection
You should have the following:
•
•
one main unit (with 2 main speakers);
one remote control;
•
•
•
one user’s guide;
one safety leaflet.
Owner and registration Card
Push terminal tab down to
insert wire.
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
is completely removed from the
speaker wires at all connection
points.
ends of the
Back View
SPEAKERS
8Ω
Installation
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings
shown below free from other surfaces:
R
L
FM ANT
1
+
+
2
_
_
4 inches
POWER
STANDBY
4 inches
4 inches
STEREO
Front View
1. FM Pigtail Antenna
2. Main Speaker Jacks
4 inches
2 inches
Side View
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General Controls
Main Unit
SKIP BACKWARD
goes to the previous CD track or setting mode.
X-BASS - Turns X-Bass on/off.
- Decrements radio frequency,
EN
SLEEP - Selects sleep duration.
POWER
STANDBY
PRESET • UP -In CD mode - Goes to the next CD track;
selects the next program location.
In Tuner mode - Selects the next preset station.
In Clock or Timer mode - Increases hour and minute digit.
DN • PRESET - In CD mode - Goes to the previous CD
track; selects the previous program location.
In Tuner mode - Selects the previous preset station.
In Clock or Timer mode - Decreases hour and minute
digit.
STEREO
CLOCK - Enters clock setting mode; shows clock time.
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; Turns on/ off timer.
HOUR - / + - Increases / decreases the hour digit in clock
and timer setting mode.
PROG/
SET
MINUTE - / + - Increases / decreases the minute digit in
clock and timer setting mode.
MINUTE
MINUTE
DN
•
PRESET
•
UP
Front Panel
POWER/STANDBY — Turns power on or off
(STANDBY mode).
SOURCE - Selects CD player / tuner / tape player.
VOL
DISC1/
/
- Increases / decreases volume.
, DISC2/ , DISC3/ - Opens the
PHONES
corresponding disc tray.
STEREO - Selects stereo and mono sound in tuner mode.
BAND/APP - Selects radio band; selects automatic preset
programming.
Control Panel
INTRO - Selects intro playback in CD mode.
REMAIN - Selects display options to show track elapse
time, track remain time or disc remain time in CD mode.
SHUFFLE - Selects random playback in CD mode.
PROG/SET - Enters program mode for CD and Tuner;
applies new settings for Clock and Timer mode.
DISC SKIP - Skips to the next CD.
Top Panel
PHONES — Jack for connecting headphones.
Tape Player
Record
Play
Rewind
Fast-Forward
Stop/Eject
Pause
REPEAT - Selects among repeat options in CD mode.
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP - Stops CD playback.
In CD Program mode - Clears program.
- Plays and pauses CD.
SKIP FORWARD
- Increments radio frequency,
goes to the next CD track or setting mode.
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General Controls
Remote Control
EN
STANDBY — Turns power on or off from standby mode.
MUTE - Mutes audio output.
TUNER — Selects radio tuner.
TAPE — Selects tape player.
STANDBY
TUNER
DISC1
MUTE
TAPE
VOLUME - or + - Decreases or Increases volume level.
DISC1 / DISC2 / DISC3 - Selects disc 1,2 or 3 playback.
+
VOLUME
DISC3
PRESET UP
In Clock or TImer mode - Increases / decreases the hour or minute digit.
TUNING UP /DOWN - In CD mode - Skips forward to the next
/DOWN
— Selects next/ previous preset station.
DISC2
track or skips backward to the previous track.
In Tuner mode - Tunes up or down radio frequency.
PROG./SET - Enters program mode for CD and Tuner mode; applies new
settings for Clock and Timer modes.
PROG./SET
REPEAT
PRESET
TUNING
REPEAT - Selects repeat options (repeat a track, CD or all CDs).
CLOCK - Shows clock time and enters clock setting mode.
BAND/APP - Selects radio band; selects automatic preset programming.
PLAY/PAUSES - Plays and pauses CD.
SLEEP - Selects sleep duration.
STEREO - Selects stereo and mono sound in tuner mode.
STOP - In CD mode - Stops CD playback.
CLOCK
SLEEP
TIMER
X-BASS
BAND/APP PLAY/PAUSE
STEREO
REMAIN
STOP
SHUFFLE
INTRO
DISC SKIP
In program mode - Clears program.
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; Turns on/ off timer.
REMAIN - In CD mode - Selects display options to show track elapse
time, track remain time or disc remain time in CD mode.
SHUFFLE - Selects random playback in CD mode.
X-BASS - Turns X-Bass on/off.
DISC SKIP - Skips to the next CD.
INTRO - Selects intro playback in CD mode.
NOTE: Cassette functions can not be operated from the remote
control.
Installing Batteries
The remote control must be inserted with 2 "AAA" or "UM-4" or "R03"
batteries prior use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct installation.
1. Remove the battery compartment door (located at the back of the
remote control) by sliding the compartment door in the direction of the
arrow and then lifting the door out and off the cabinet.
2. Before inserting the batteries, observe the polarities (that is, + and -)
of the battery, then relate the polarities to the engraved diagram inside
the battery compartment. Now insert the batteries.
3. After installation of the batteries, replace and fit the lid to cover the
batteries. Lightly push it close with a snap.
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Display Settings
EN
Display
6. Press PRESET DN or UP to select volume
level (00-32) then press TIMER to set timer
off time.
7. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set timer off time (OF)
Press TIMER to save your settings.
Display Clock / Timer
Setting the Clock
1. Press CLOCK twice. The hour flashes on the
display.
2. Press HOUR - or + on the main unit or PRESET
or
on the remote control to set the hour and
Activating the Timer
then press CLOCK to shift to minute digits.
3. Press MINUTE - or + on the main unit or PRESET
or on the remote control to set the minute.
4. Press CLOCK to save settings.
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the timer. The
timer indicator will lit.
Sleep Mode
Note:
• Press CLOCK to display the current time for about
2 seconds.
You can select the time interval in minutes before the
unit turns off automatically. Press SLEEP to select
among SL 00, 120, 105, 90, 75, 60, 45, 30, and 15
minutes.
• Press and hold CLOCK to select between 12 hour
and 24 hour clock format.
Note:
When LCD display shows “RESET”, Press
POWER/STANDBY to turn the unit off and on again
or unplug and plug the AC power cord again.
Setting the Timer
1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON appear with
the hour flashing ( ON - timer on time )
2. For setting time, press HOUR - or + on the main
unit or PRESET
or
on the remote control
to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift to
minute digits.
3. Press press MINUTE - or + on the main unit
or PRESET
or
on the remote contol to set
the minute and then press TIMER to shift to move
on to source selection.
4. Press PRESET DN or UP to select source CD / Tuner
(TU) / Cassette (CA).
5. If CD is selected as the source, press PRESET DN or
UP to select disc.
If Tuner is selected as the source, press PRESET DN
or UP to select the preset station. Press TIMER to
shift to select volume.
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Sound Features
X-BASS
Muting Audio
EN
Press X-BASS to turn on/off boosting the bass fre-
Press MUTE on the remote to cut the sound. (Remote
quency.
Only)
Volume Control
Press VOL
or
on the main unit or VOLUME +
or - on the remote control to adjust volume level.
CD Player
Playing Discs
CD-R / RW
This unit is compatible with
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for play-
back.
•
Press PLAY/PAUSE
to begin or pause play,
and STOP to stop playback.
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:
Play and Load Simultaneously
•
•
•
•
Do not affix any type of labels to either side
(recordable or labeled side) of a CD-R/RW disc
as this may result in the unit malfunctioning.
To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc, do not
open the disc compartment door while the
disc is being read.
Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc into
the unit. This may take a longer time to read
the disc.
Playback capability for CD-RW discs may
vary due to variations in the quality of
the CD-RW disc and the recorder used to
create the disc.
1. Press DISC1/
, DISC2/
,DISC3/
to
select and open one of the available disc trays
other then the one that is playing.
2. Press again to close the tray.
Skipping a Disc
Press DISC SKIP.
Searching Through a CD
•
Press SKIP FORWARD
/ SKIP BACKWARD
or on the
on the main unit or TUNING
remote control to skip to the next or previous
track.
Loading Discs
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or one
of the disc numbers (DISC1 / DISC2 / DISC3) on
the remote control to select CD mode.
•
Press and hold SKIP FORWARD
BACKWARD on the main unit or TUNING
or on the remote control to search
through a CD while it is playing.
/ SKIP
2. Press DISC1/
or DISC2/
or DISC3/
to open the corresponding disc drawer.
3. Insert up to 3 discs with label face up. (Press
DISC SKIP to change to the next disc carrier.)
4. Press the corresponding disc location on the main
unit again to close the drawer.
Loaded disc position icon lights.
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CD Player
Shuffling the Play Order
Playing a Program List
EN
Press SHUFFLE to turn on/off the playing of tracks in
While in PROGRAM mode (press PROG/SET to enter),
random order.
press PLAY.
Sampling Tracks
Display and Edit Program List
Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track
on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn INTRO
mode off.
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG/SET
to enter PROGRAM mode.
2. Press PROG/SET repeatedly to list each track
assignment in the program list.
Repeat
01 Ed01
Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current
disc, all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off.
3. Repeat steps 2 and 3 under “Setting Up a CD
Program “ to edit the track to store into memory.
Note: You may also press REPEAT to select 1 disc
or all discs before activating SHUFFLE function.
Deleting Program List
Setting Up a CD Program
You can program the CD player to play up to any 20
tracks on the CDs in the tray.
While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP for 5
seconds. They system displays the message CLEAR.
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG/SET
to enter program mode. The system displays the
next available program number: “00 Pr01”.
Tips:
• You can create a program of up to 20 tracks.
• Press REMAIN repeatedly to view elapsed track
time, track number, track remain time and disc
remain time.
program
00 Pr01
location
Caution: Do not push to force closing of the tray
during CD playback or tray opening.
Track number
2. Press DISC SKIP on the main unit or the disc
number on the remote control (DISC1 / DISC2 /
DISC3) to select disc.
3. Press SKIP FORWARD
/ SKIP BACKWARD
or on
on the main unit or TUNING
the remote control to select track to enter into
memory.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store more tracks into
program memory.
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Radio
Selecting Tuner Band
Auto Preset Programming
EN
1. Press SOURCE on the main unit or TUNER on the
remote control to enter Tuner (TU) mode.
2. Press BAND/APP to select between AM or FM
radio band.
Press and hold BAND/APP button for 2 seconds to
scan stations in FM and AM band. The stations will
then be stored as preset channels. A maximum of 30
stations can be stored. Beware of your preset chan-
nels being erased accidentally because the scanning
and storing process is automatic upon pressing the
button. You can stop the automatic scan by pressing
any button, but the erased stations cannot be recov-
ered.
Tip: Your audio system has 30 preset stations.
Tuning to a Station
Press SKIP FORWARD
/ SKIP BACKWARD
FM
on the main unit or TUNING
or
on the
AP 87.90
MHz
remote control to select frequency.
Using Presets
The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode.
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.
Manually Setting Presets
1. Press SKIP FORWARD
/ SKIP
•
•
Press PROG/SET to enter PRESET mode.
Press PRESET DN or UP on the main
BACKWARD
frequency.
to access the desired
system or PRESET
control to access the previous or next preset
station.
or
on the remote
2. Press the PROG/SET button once.
3. The most recently accessed program location will
be displayed.
4. If a different program location is preferred, press
PRESET DN or UP on the main unit or
Pr 01
PRESET
or
on the remote control
to move to the desired preset number (1-30).
5. Press PROG/SET to store the selected frequency
at that preset.
•
Press PROG/SET again to go to the selected preset
station.The display first shows the preset program
number and after a few seconds, the preset
program and frequency will be displayed.
Suppressing Stereo Signal
Press STEREO to toggle between FM mono and
stereo for stereo FM stations.
FM
07 87.90
MHz
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Tape Player
Recording
EN
From Tuner
1. Insert a tape into deck.
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or
TUNER on the remote control to select Tuner
(TU) and
3. Press BAND/APP to access the desired radio
band.
PHONES
4.. Press SKIP FORWARD
BACKWARD on the main unit or TUNING
or on the remote control to tune to the
or SKIP
station to be recorded.
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.
6. Press STOP to end recording.
From CD
Tape Player
1. Insert a tape into deck .
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit to
select CD then press DISC SKIP to select the disc
to be recorded.
RECORD
PLAY
REWIND
FAST FORWARD
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
or
Press DISC1 / DISC2 / DISC3 on the remote to
select the disc to be recorded directly
3. Press SKIP FORWARD
BACKWARD on the main unit or TUNING
or to select the track to be recorded.
or SKIP
Playing a Tape
or
1. Press SOURCE on the main unit repeatedly or
TAPE on the remote to enter Tape mode (CA).
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette door.
3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door
closed.
Press PROG/SET to enter program mode.
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
5. Press STOP to end recording.
4. Press REWIND/FAST FORWARD to position the
tape to the desired starting position.
5. Press PLAY to begin playback.
6. Press PAUSE to pause playback.
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Troubleshooting Tips
EN
Problem Solution
Problem Solution
System will • Check power cord for a secure
not turn on connection.
CD button
will not
• Switch to another function (TAPE,
Tuner) and then back to CD.
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and
then plug into power source again.
• Check the outlet by plugging in
another device.
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
No sound
• Increase the volume setting.
• Check connection to speakers.
• Check that you have selected the
appropriate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.
• Make sure mute is off.
Distorted or • Inspect the tape head, clean it if
noisy tape
recordings
necessary.
Poor radio • Check antenna connection.
Remote
control
does not
work
• Check that the batteries are properly
installed.
• Replace weak batteries.
• Check the system is plugged into
power source.
reception
• Move antenna.
• Turn off nearby electrical appliances,
such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner,
microwave, fluorescent lights.
• Point the remote directly at the
system’s front panel.
CD does not • Check that CD is in the tray.
play
• Check that CD label is facing up.
• Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
• Check that CD function is selected.
• Use CD lens cleaner.
• Move closer to the system.
• Remove any obstacles between the
remote and the system.
• Clean the disc.
CD sound
skips
• 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.
• Make sure the speakers are at least 3
feet away or on a different surface
from the main unit.
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Maintenance
Disconnect the audio system from the power source
before performing any maintenance.
Handling CDs
EN
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the
edges, or by one edge and the hole. Do not affix
labels or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do not
scratch or damage the label. CDs rotate at high
speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged
(cracked or warped) CDs
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.
CD Player
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must
Cleaning CDs
be opened by only a qualified technician.
• Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always
keep CDs clean by wiping them gently with a soft
cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perime-
ter.
Tape Player
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical-
ly open the door of each deck and clean the magnetic
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).
• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water,
wring it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and
then remove any water drops with a dry cloth.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic
agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with benzene,
thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause
damage to disc surface
To protect recordings on
Side
A
Protection
Side
B
Protection
one or both sides of a tape,
remove the corresponding
tab. If you later want to
record on the tape, affix a
CD Lens Care
A
B
When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the
system to output poor sound quality. To clean the
lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner
which can maintain the output sound quality of
your system. For instructions on cleaning the CD
lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens
cleaner.
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.
A
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Important Information
Safety Precautions
Headset Safety
EN
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances.
Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made
only by a trained technician.
• Do not play your headset at high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended high-vol-
ume play.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet
removed.
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce vol-
ume or discontinue use.
•Do not use your System immediately after transport-
ing it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensa-
tion may cause the system to malfunction.
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and abnor-
mally hot places.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liq-
uid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a
trained technician for inspection.
• You should use with extreme caution or temporar-
ily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situa-
tions.
Even if your headset is an open-air designed to let
you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the vol-
ume so high that you are unable to hear what is
around you.
• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the
music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds
to the cartridge and stylus of a record player.
Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up
lens, it is completely safe when operated according to
directions.
Don’t Infringe
This product should only be used for the purposes
for which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating
no copyright law. Any attempts to use this product
for which it is not intended is unlawful and there-
fore not condoned by Thomson multimedia.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not
use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located
inside the disc compartment. To keep dust from col-
lecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the compart-
ment door open for an extended period of time. If
the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or
use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping and
splashing.
Technical Specification
Power supply: 120V~60Hz
Dimensions ( H x W x D inches):
Unit size - 9.7 x 7.1 x 11.6
Main Speaker - 9.7 x 6.1 x 5.1
Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 15 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.
Important Battery Information
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not
use your remote control for more than one month.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking bat-
teries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries.
Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according
to provincial and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the follow-
ing circumstances:
- if mixed with a different battery type,
- if inserted incorrectly,
- if all batteries are not replaced at the same time,
- if disposed of in fire, or
- if an attempt is made to charge a battery not
intended to be recharged.
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Limited Warranty (U.S.)
What your warranty covers:
EN
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts
•
Warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental
firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts
required to repair your unit.
How you get service:
•
Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio
Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within
the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also
required.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other com-
mercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
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Limited Warranty (U.S.)
Limitation of Warranty:
EN
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMA-
TION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY
OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED
WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB-
ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-
ULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE.
How State Law relates to warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your unit outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this war-
ranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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Limited Warranty (Canada)
What your warranty covers:
EN
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts
• The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental
firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts
required to repair your unit.
How you get service:
• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio
Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within
the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also
required.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other com-
mercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
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Limited Warranty (Canada)
Limitation of Warranty:
EN
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO VERBAL
OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL
CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE.
How Provincial Laws relates to warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights which are in addition to statutory warranties that may vary from
Province to Province.
If you purchased your unit outside Canada:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this war-
ranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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