Before you begin
Using the Radio
understanding The Display
Care and Maintenance
portable cd system
Cleaning the Exterior
with am/fm stereo tuner
and dual cassette recorder
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Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft
dust cloth.
REPEAT 1 ALL
PROGRAM
MEMORY
AC
TRACK
PROG
REPEAT
STOP
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Handling Cds
CD
AC power
cord jack
Play/Pause
indicator
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Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the hole.
Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage
the label.
SEARCH
PLAY•PAUSE
:
03 15
07
FM
MHz
kHz
88
92
96
100
102 104
108
FM
STEREO
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PWR ON
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Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
VOLUME
The display tells you what your unit is doing. The following list is presented in alphabetical order
and corresponds to the items in the graphic above.
When finished playing discs, store them in their case, not in the CD player.
TUNING
BALANCE
POWER
BASS BOOST
STEREO WIDE
LEFT
RIGHT
03:15
07
The elapsed playing time in minutes and seconds of the CD track that is playing.
Cleaning CDs
PHONES
MIN
MAX
FUNCTION
BAND
AM FM FM STEREO
The track on the CD that is selected (in play mode, the track that is playing; in
program mode, the track that you are programming into memory).
HIGH SPEED
TAPE CD RADIO
DUB
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Dirty discs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft
cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
If a disc 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 discs. Also, never clean discs with
benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface.
MEMORY
PROGRAM
Displayed when you are entering a program into memory.
Displayed when you are in program play mode.
BAND switch
TUNING dial
VOLUME control
FM STEREO
indicator
battery power
Insert 8 D-sized batteries (not supplied) and you can take your stereo just about anywhere. Open
the battery compartment door on the back of the unit by pressing down on the two tabs and
pulling out the cover. Insert batteries as shown on the back of the unit.
REPEAT 1 ALL Displayed when you have activated repeat feature.
BASS BOOST
button
Tape Care
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Don’t expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures may warp the shell or damage
the tape itself.
Tuning In Radio Stations
Choose the radio feature by sliding the FUNCTION control to TUNER.
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Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.
Cassette tapes can be erased by magnetic fields produced by magnets, electric motors, electrical
transformers, and other devices. Keep tapes away from magnets and magnetic fields.
SPEAKER
8 OHM
Speaker Hookup
For each speaker:
+ RIGHT –
– LEFT +
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Slide the band switch to listen to AM, FM, or FM stereo.
Using the CD Player
Note that AM stations are broadcast in mono only, and that the FM radio station must be
transmitting in stereo for you to receive it in stereo.
1. Press in on the tab to open the red terminal and
insert the red wire (+) into the terminal.
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the parts that come in contact with the
tape. These deposits can cause incomplete erasure, muffled playback sound, and might prevent
automatic stop.
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Turn the TUNING dial to change the radio station.
2. Press in on the tab to open the black terminal and
insert the black wire (–) into the terminal.
Adjust the VOLUME and BASS BOOST settings as desired.
RP-7953
CD door
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and
allow 30 minutes drying time when using a liquid
cleaner.
OPEN/CLOSE
TRACK
PROG
REPEAT
STOP
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Black
wires
Using the dual Cassette Deck
WARNING: Follow instructions carefully.
System can be damaged if speakers are
improperly connected.
SEARCH
PLAY•PAUSE
CD buttons
To clean the cassette tape deck, open the
compartment door, push the PLAY button and
FM
MHz
kHz
88
92
96
100
102 104
108
FM
STEREO
Clean these parts
AM 530 600 700 800 1000 12001400 1700
PWR ON
gently clean the heads, capstan, and pinch wheel
VOLUME
with a head cleaner.
TUNING
BALANCE
Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.
POWER
BASS BOOST
STEREO WIDE
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Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette (available from many audio
equipment stores).
Powering Up
TAPE1
2
TAPE
FCC INFORMATION
R E C / P L AY
P L AY B A C K
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Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.
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,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Plug the male end of the AC line cord into the AC jack located on the
back of the cabinet. Then plug the other end of the power cord into an
AC power outlet that accepts the polarized plug, which has one blade
wider than the other.
Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.
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Loading and Playing cds
1. Slide the FUNCTION control to CD.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson
Consumer Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD door.
RECORD
PLAY
REWIND
F FWD
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
PLAY
REWIND
F FWD
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
3. Place a CD into the compartment with the label side up and close the CD door.
Troubleshooting Tips
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this
equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception.
Antennas
4. Press PLAY•PAUSE
5. Use the TRACK
to begin play.
buttons to choose a track.
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The AM antenna is built in.
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If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by
turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Problem
Solution
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The FM wire antenna is attached. Extend it to its full length and adjust its position to improve FM
reception.
6. Press STOP
to stop disc play.
System doesn’t turn on
• Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power
outlet or that the batteries are fresh.
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Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the
interference).
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.
• Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
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Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.
Understanding the Buttons
If you know what each button does, it’s easy to figure out how to operate the tape deck.
Pausing Disc Play
Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are
on different branch circuits.
Headphones
To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the 3.5 mm PHONES jack on the
front of the unit.
No sound
• Adjust volume setting.
To temporarily stop playing a CD, press PLAY•PAUSE
.
• Check for proper connection of speaker wires.
• When TAPE or CD function is selected, make sure PAUSE is not
engaged.
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: TUNER,
TAPE, or CD.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/
television 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.
RECORD — Press to record from the radio or CDs. (Button on tape deck 1 only.)
Press PLAY•PAUSE
again to resume play.
PLAY
— Press to play cassettes.
REWIND
F FWD
— From stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the beginning.
— From stop mode, press to advance the tape toward the end.
No sound from one channel
Poor radio reception
• Check for proper connection of speaker wires on the channel
(Left or Right).
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
Switching Tracks
During disc play, or in the Pause or Stop modes, you can skip forward or backward to the
beginning of any selection on the disc by using the TRACK and buttons.
Momentarily press TRACK or to move to the beginning of a track on the CD. To switch
STOP/EJECT — Press to stop current tape activity, or to open the cassette compartment door when
no buttons are active.
General Controls
• Make sure the balance control is set at mid-range.
Headset Safety
• Adjust the FM antenna wire for better FM reception .
• Rotate the unit to achieve better AM reception.
PAUSE — Press to interrupt tape play or record mode. Press a second time to resume tape play
or tape record mode.
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Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended
• Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair
dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights.
play.
to another track on the CD, repeatedly press and release the buttons.
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If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Automatic Stop Feature
When the tape deck is operating in play or record mode and the end of the tape is reached, the
unit automatically shuts itself off and returns all buttons to the off position. In rewind or fast
forward mode, you must turn off the unit manually by pressing STOP/EJECT.
CD doesn’t play
• Make sure the tray contains a CD.
You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Make sure that CD’s label is facing up.
• Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.
• Make sure CD function is selected.
TRACK
PROG
REPEAT
STOP
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Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don't turn up the
volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.
Searching a cd
SEARCH
PLAY•PAUSE
During disc play, press and hold SEARCH
or
to speed forward or backward to any point on
FM
MHz
kHz
88
92
96
100
102 104
108
the CD. The disc material will be audible, allowing you to scan for a favorite segment or skip a
segment. Release the button and normal play resumes.
CD sound skips
• Clean the CD (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).
• Check CD for warping, scratches, or other damage.
FM
STEREO
AM 530 600 700 800 1000 12001400 1700
PWR ON
Playing Cassette Tapes
You can play cassettes from either of the two tape decks.
1. Slide the FUNCTION control to TAPE.
VOLUME
• Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit; move
system if necessary.
TUNING
BALANCE
POWER
BASS BOOST
STEREO WIDE
LEFT
RIGHT
Distorted or noisy recordings
• Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary.
Repeating Play
The REPEAT button allows you to repeat one track or all tracks while playing a CD. To scroll
through the choices (REPEAT ONE, REPEAT ALL, and OFF), continually press the REPEAT button
and check the display to see which choice you've selected.
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door.
• Demagnetize recording head (as explained in “Care and
Maintenance”).
PHONES
MIN
MAX
FUNCTION
BAND
AM FM FM STEREO
3. Insert a cassette by gently sliding it into the cassette carry compartment in the door with the
exposed tape downward. Note that an internal interlock prevents the cassette door from opening
unless all controls are in their off (up) position.
HIGH SPEED
TAPE CD RADIO
DUB
Model RP-7953
347A8208-0001 (E/S Rev. 0)
96-30
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206
© 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
4. Close the door securely.
POWER
button
FUNCTION
control
STEREO WIDE
button
VOLUME
control
Printed in China
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
The Repeat feature can also be used in the CD program mode.
5. Press REWIND
6. Press PLAY
or F FWD
to move the tape to the desired starting point.
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Press REPEAT once while the program is playing to repeat the current track.
Press REPEAT again to repeat the entire program.
to begin playing the tape.
PHONES
jack
BALANCE
control
BASS BOOST
button
Continuous Tape play
You can play two different cassette tapes.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Programming Play Order
Precautions
You can program up to 21 tracks on a CD to play in the order you choose. The CD player must be
stopped before you program tracks.
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year.
(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.)
1. Insert pre-recorded cassette tapes into tape deck 1 and 2. Close both tape deck doors.
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Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.
Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained service technician.
2. Press PLAY
3. Press PLAY
on tape deck 2.
and then PAUSE
POWER ON/OFF
Press and release the POWER button to turn power on and off.
1. Press PROGRAM to enter Program mode.
on tape deck 1.
Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a
trained service technician for inspection.
2. Press TRACK
or
to choose the track you want to store in the first memory location.
4. When tape deck 2 finishes playing (reaches the end of the tape), then tape deck 1 pause will
release and automatically begin playing the second tape.
(MEMORY appears in the display.)
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 traditional record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up
lens, it is completely safe when operated according to directions.
3. Press PROGRAM to enter the track into memory.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to store additional tracks in memory.
Function control
Use the FUNCTION control to switch between the available sources of sound: TUNER (radio), CD,
or TAPE.
What we will do:
Recording from Radio
1. Insert a blank cassette tape into tape deck 1.
2. Slide the FUNCTION control to TUNER.
3. Select a radio station.
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Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.
Note: When all 21 memory locations have been used, the first programmed track reappears on
the display. When this happens, any track you enter replaces the displayed track.
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The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty
period.
For Your Safety
The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC
power outlets one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and
try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the
outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.
How to make a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the
product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
• Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name
and address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE
. The tracks play in the programmed order. PROGRAM, the current
Volume
Use the VOLUME control to increase or decrease the volume.
track number, and the track’s elapsed time appear in the display.
4. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
5. Press STOP/EJECT to end recording.
Note: During play, you can press TRACK or to move through the programmed sequence.
Important Battery Information
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If you’re not going to use your unit for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries because they can
leak and cause damage.
balance
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Product Exchange Center
32 Spur Drive
El Paso, Texas 79906
Checking the Program
While the CD is stopped, repeatedly press PROGRAM to step through the program in memory.
Recording from the CD player (Synchro-dub)
1. Insert a blank cassette tape into tape deck 1.
Use the BALANCE knob to control the amount of sound coming from the left and right speakers.
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Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Any battery may leak electrolyte 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.
Bass Boost
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
2. Slide the FUNCTION control to CD.
Editing the program
To replace one of the tracks in your program:
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating
instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
3. Insert a CD and select the first track you want to record.
4. Press RECORD on tape deck 1. The CD begins playing automatically.
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Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.
Turn on BASS BOOST to enhance bass frequencies at low-volume levels. The amount of boost is
decreased as the volume is increased.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.
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Repeatedly press PROGRAM while the CD is stopped until the track you want to replace
appears in the display.
Phones Jack
Use the stereo headphone jack to listen privately to your favorite radio station, tapes, or CDs.
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Press TRACK
or
until the desired track appears in the display, and press PROGRAM.
Recording from another Cassette
1. Select the TAPE function.
For Your Records
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:
To add a track to the end of your program:
Repeatedly press TRACK or until you reach the end of the program. Then follow Steps
2 and 3 in “Programming Play Order.”
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it
easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for
warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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2. Insert a blank cassette tape into tape deck 1. Press PAUSE , then RECORD
3. Insert a pre-recorded tape into tape deck 2.
.
Model No. RP-7953
STEREO WIDE CONTROL
Turn on STEREO WIDE to expand the stereo image.
Date of Purchase _______________________
Place of Purchase _______________________
Serial No. _______________________________
4. Press PLAY
on tape deck 2. Pause will release on tape deck 1 and recording will begin.
Clearing the Program from memory
To cancel the program, press STOP and OPEN/CLOSE when you are in program mode.
5. To stop recording on tape deck 1, just press the PAUSE
resume recording.
button on deck 1. Press PAUSE again to
You can record a cassette in half the time by using the high speed tape dubbing feature.
1. Slide the FUNCTION control to HIGH SPEED DUB.
2. Follow steps 2 - 5 above.
Using the Stop Button
Press the STOP button once to terminate CD play.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
T H E L I G H T N I N G
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE
DO NOT REMOVE COVER T R I A N G L E I S
( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Note: For best results, use normal bias tapes.
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