RCA RP 9300 User Manual

Be f o r e y o u b e g in  
Usin g t h e Ra d io  
Usin g t h e Ca sse t t e De c k  
Ca r e a n d M a in t e n a n c e  
AUDIO SYSTEM  
Tuning dial  
M o ist u r e Co n d e n sa t io n  
Cl e a n in g t h e Ex t e r io r  
CASSETTE DECK  
Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft dust  
cloth.  
Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on cold day, it can also form on the inside of  
your stereo, causing it to malfunction.  
TUNING  
AMPLIFIER/TUNER  
TUNER  
PLAYBACK / RECORDING DECK  
FUNCTION  
POWER  
STANDBY/ON  
CD  
TAPE  
TAPE SCALE  
If moisture forms inside this player, it may not operate properly. To correct the problem, turn off  
the power and wait about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate.  
H a n d l in g Co m pa c t Disc s  
BASS BOOST  
FOR DYNAMIC SOUND  
FM  
MHz  
I 10  
KHz  
88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108  
DN  
UP  
SOFT EJ ECT SYSTEM  
AUTO STOP MECHANISM  
Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the hole.  
SCALE  
AM  
I 0  
540  
I 1  
I 2  
I 3  
850  
I 4  
I 5  
1000  
I 6  
I 7  
1400  
I 8  
I 9  
1700  
AUTOMATIC RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL  
ONE PUSH BUTTON RECORDING  
Lo c a t i o n  
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Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage the  
label.  
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BASS BOOST  
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STANDBY  
STEREO  
FM STEREO  
AM FM  
PHONES  
These guidelines should be followed when setting up your system:  
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Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.  
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Choose a level, solid, surface. Dont place on a soft surface, such as carpeting or foam rubber.  
Choose a location away from direct sunlight, radiators, air ducts, and other sources of heat.  
Avoid locations that are subject to moisture, mechanical vibration, shock, or excessive dust.  
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RWD  
F FWD  
STOP/EJ ECT  
PAUSE  
• REC  
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Cl e a n in g Co m pa c t Disc s  
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.  
FM Stereo  
indicator light  
Band sw itch  
Make sure that the location has adequate air circulation. Good ventilation is essential to  
protect the system from internal heat build up.  
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.  
Un d e r st a n d in g t h e Bu t t o n s  
Sp e a k e r Pl a c e m e n t  
For optimal listening:  
Tu n in g In Ra d io St a t io n s  
If you know what each button does, its easy to figure out how to operate the tape deck.  
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.  
RECORD — Press to record from the radio or CDs.  
Choose the radio feature by pressing the FUNCTION button until the TUNER indicator light comes  
on; then you can do the following:  
Speakers should be placed at least six feet apart and facing the listener.  
PLAY — Press to play cassettes.  
Ta p e Ca r e  
Speakers should be placed at least two to three feet from the wall to avoid accentuated bass  
response.  
Slide the band switch to listen to AM or FM stations in either mono or stereo (STEREO  
indicator lights when listening to FM stereo).  
REW — From stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the beginning.  
Dont expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures may warp the shell or  
damage the tape itself.  
F. FWD — From stop mode, press to advance  
the tape toward the end.  
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.  
Sp e a k e r H o o k u p  
RIGHT SPEAKER  
LEFT SPEAKER  
Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.  
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STOP/EJECT — Press to stop current tape activity, or to open the cassette compartment door when  
no buttons are active.  
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.  
For each speaker:  
Turn the TUNING dial to change the radio station.  
Adjust the volume, and bass settings.  
1. Press down on the tab to open the red terminal,  
and insert the red wire (+) into the terminal.  
PAUSE — Press to interrupt tape play or record mode. Press a second time to resume tape play or  
tape record mode.  
Cl e a n in g t h e Ta p e H e a d s  
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.  
2. Press down on the tab to open the black  
terminal, and insert the black wire (–) into the  
terminal.  
RP-930 0  
Au t o m a t ic St o p  
Black  
w ires  
To clean a cassette tape, open the compartment  
door, push the PLAY button and gently clean the  
heads, capstan, and pinch wheel with a head  
WARNING: Please follow instructions  
carefully. System can be damaged if  
speakers are improperly connected.  
When your recorder is operating in any mode and the end of the tape is reached, your unit will  
automatically shut itself off and return buttons to their off position.  
cleaner.  
Clean these parts  
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30 minutes drying time when using a  
liquid cleaner. Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.  
Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette (available from many  
audio equipment stores).  
FCC IN FO RM ATIO N  
Po w e r in g Up  
Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.  
Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.  
Usin g t h e CD Pl a y e r  
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 power cord into an AC power outlet that accepts the polarized  
plug, which has one blade wider than the other.  
Pl a y in g Ca sse t t e Ta p e s  
Open/Close  
button  
Disc Select  
button  
1. Press the FUNCTION button until TAPE indicator lights.  
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson  
Consumer Electronics could void the users authority to operate this product.  
The standby indicator will light (even though the POWER button is off) to  
show that the unit is plugged in and ready to operate.  
Tr o u b l e sh o o t in g Tip s  
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door.  
DIS C  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
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.  
CHANGER  
3. Insert the cassette by gently sliding it into the cassette carry compartment in the door with  
the exposed tape downward, the full reel of tape to the left and, then, close the door. Note  
that: an internal interlock prevents the cassette door from opening unless all controls are in  
their off (up) position.  
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DISC SELECT  
COMPACT DISC PLAYER  
Problem  
Solution  
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by  
unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
System doesnt turn on  
Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power  
outlet (or that the batteries in the remote control are fresh).  
NOTE: When you initially plug in the unit and press Power ON, the CD drawer will  
close if open; the disc tray rotates to position one (1).  
COMPACT  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
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.  
SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM  
4. Close the door securely.  
DISC  
2
TRACK  
RVS-SKIP/SEARCH-FWD  
5. Press REW or F. FWD to move tape to the desired starting point.  
6. Press PLAY to begin playing the tape.  
Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.  
REMOTE  
SENSOR  
No sound  
Adjust volume setting.  
Check for proper connection of speaker wires.  
Make sure youve selected the correct function: TUNER, TAPE, or  
CD.  
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SHUFFLE  
REPEAT  
SHUFFLE  
REPEAT  
An t e n n a s  
Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are  
on different branch circuits.  
STOP/CLEAR PLAY/PAUSE  
The AM antenna is built in.  
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.  
The FM wire antenna is attached. Stretch it to its full length and adjust its position to  
improve FM reception.  
Re c o r d in g f r o m Ra d io o r Co m pa c t Disc  
Make sure MUTE is not activated (Indicator POWER/STANDBY  
flashes) To deactivate, press MUTE button on the remote.  
Track indicator  
CD operation  
buttons  
Disc indicator  
Repeat  
button  
Shuffle  
button  
1. Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck.  
No sound from one channel  
Poor radio reception  
Check for proper connection of speaker wires on the channel  
(Left or Right).  
2. Choose the function (TUNER or CD), and then set up for play.  
3. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.  
4. Press STOP/EJECT to end recording.  
H e a d ph o n e s  
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.  
To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the 3.5 mm PHONES jack on the  
front of the unit.  
Adjust the FM antenna wire for better FM reception.  
Rotate the unit to achieve better AM reception.  
Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair  
dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights.  
Lo a d in g a n d Pl a y in g Disc s  
H e a d se t Sa f e t y  
1. Press the FUNCTION button until CD indicator lights.  
Do n o t p la y yo u r h e a d se t a t a h ig h vo lu m e . Hearing experts advise against continuous extended  
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD drawer.  
play.  
CD doesnt play  
CD sound skips  
Make sure the tray contains a disc.  
Ge n e r a l Co n t r o l s  
Usin g t h e REM O TE CO N TRO L  
Make sure that discs label is facing up.  
Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.  
Make sure DISC function is selected.  
3. Place compact discs into the compartments. To rotate the tray and provide access to the back  
compartment, press the DISC SELECT button on the front of the unit.  
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.  
You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.  
Function  
indicator lights  
Function  
button  
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.  
In st a l l in g Ba t t e r ie s  
4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE (  
) button again to close the CD drawer.  
Clean the disc (as explained in Care and Maintenance).  
Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage.  
Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit; move  
system if necessary.  
5. Select the disc you want to play first (DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3) by pressing the DISC SELECT  
button.  
TUNING  
AMPLIFIER/TUNER  
FUNCTION  
1. Slide the battery cover in the  
TUNER  
CD  
TAPE  
2X AAA 1.5V  
6. Use the SKIP/SEARCH buttons (  
and  
) to choose a track.  
direction of the arrow and lift the  
OPEN  
MADE IN CHINA  
door up.  
Distorted or noisy recordings  
Remote control won't work  
Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary.  
Demagnetize recording head (as explained in “Care and  
Maintenance).  
7. Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to begin play (the current track number appears). Play starts with  
FM  
MHz  
I 10  
KHz  
88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108  
DN  
UP  
the first track of the selected disc and continues sequentially through all remaining tracks of  
all available discs.  
2. Install 2 AAA” batteries. Face  
batteries in the direction indicated  
on the back of the cover.  
SCALE  
AM  
I 0  
540  
I 1  
I 2  
I 3  
850  
I 4  
I 5  
1000  
I 6  
I 7  
1400  
I 8  
I 9  
1700  
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700  
1200  
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Make sure the unit is plugged into a working AC outlet.  
BASS BOOST  
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The compact disc player then enters the STOP mode; if you want to play discs in a particular  
sequence, place the disc to play first in compartment 1; the second in compartment 2, and the  
third in compartment 3.  
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STANDBY  
STEREO  
FM STEREO  
AM FM  
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Press POWER button to assure that the system is set to POWER  
ON mode (display is lit).  
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3. Close the cover and slide it back  
Model RP-9300  
347A7699-C001 (E/S Rev. 1)  
95-40  
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206  
© 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
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2X AA 1.5V  
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MADE IN CHINA  
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Press the function button on the remote that activates the  
desired component: TUNER, TAPE, or CD.  
MIN  
MAX  
8. Press STOP/CLEAR ( ) to stop disc play.  
Printed in Hong Kong  
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)  
Bass Boost  
control  
Standby Indicator  
light  
Volume control  
Replace batteries if they are weak. Make sure that batteries are  
installed in the directions indicated inside the battery chamber  
of the remote control.  
Pl a y in g a n d Lo a d in g Disc s Sim u l t a n e o u sl y  
You can open the disc tray without stopping the disc currently in play. Simply press  
OPEN/CLOSE (  
) and the tray opens, providing access to the two front disc compartments. Play  
Point the remote control directly at the SENSOR eye while  
pressing buttons.  
continues without interruption, while the other 2 (front) discs can be changed. If you open the  
disc tray while a disc is playing but then press DISC SELECT, the disc tray will close, play stops and  
the disc tray rotates to begin playing the next available disc.  
Move closer to the unit while using the remote control.  
Pr e c a u t i o n s  
PO WER O N  
Make sure no obstacles are between the remote and the unit.  
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.  
Tu r n in g o n t h e Sy st e m  
From standby mode, press and release the POWER button (located beside the tape compartment  
door). In power on mode, the system can be operated by using the controls on the main unit or  
the remote control.  
Do not touch the player w ith w et hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a  
trained service technician for inspection.  
PAUSE  
Press the POWER button to turn on or turn off the  
system.  
O N E-YEAR LIM ITED WARRAN TY  
To temporarily stop disc play during operation, press PLAY/PAUSE (  
blinks in the display.  
). The Track number  
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.  
What does your w arranty cover?  
St a n d b y M o d e  
Vo l u m e  
VOL  
Press PLAY/PAUSE (  
) again to resume play.  
Any defect in material or workmanship.  
With the power on, press the POWER button and release to go into standby mode (the standby  
indicator light comes on). From standby mode, you can turn on the system either by using the  
remote control or by pressing the POWER button on the unit.  
For how long after the original purchase?  
MUTE  
Fo r Yo u r Sa f e t y  
Press VOLUME (  
decrease volume.  
o r  
) to increase volume or  
One year.  
VOL  
SKIP  
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 wont go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and  
try to insert it the other way. If it still wont fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the  
outlet, or use a different one. Do n o t a t t e m p t t o b yp a ss t h is sa fe t y fe a t u re .  
The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.  
Press MUTE to suspend the output of sound. The  
standby indicator light on the unit flashes when  
MUTE is engaged; press MUTE again to restore  
volume to previous setting.  
During disc play, or in the Pause or Stop modes, you can skip forward or backward to the  
beginning of any selection on a disc by using the SKIP buttons.  
What w ill w e do?  
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.  
PO WER O FF  
The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your products original one-year warranty  
period.  
Momentarily press one of the SKIP/SEARCH buttons (  
beginning of a selection on the disc. To skip” to another selection on the disc, repeatedly press  
and release the buttons until the desired track number appears in the display.  
and  
) to move to the  
Im p o r t a n t Ba t t e r y In f o r m a t i o n  
From power on mode press and hold the POWER button (on the main unit) until the standby  
indicator light turns off. Note that the system must be in power on mode before you can set it to  
power off. If the standby indicator light is visible, press the POWER button on the main unit once  
to switch to power on, and then press and hold to turn off the power. The remote control cannot  
be used to put the system in power off mode.  
If youre not going to use your remote control for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries because  
they can leak and damage the unit.  
How do you make a w arranty claim?  
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product.  
Include a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase. If the unit was a  
gift, provide a statement specifying the date received. Also, print your name and address, and a  
description of the defect.  
P O W E R  
Usin g t h e Ra d i o  
Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.  
Press TUNER to select the radio as the source of  
sound and use the controls on the main unit to select  
band and station.  
SEARCH  
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.  
During disc play, pressing and holding one of the SKIP/SEARCH buttons (  
and  
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F U N C T IO N  
Ship the unit standard UPS or its equivalent to:  
Fu n c t io n Bu t t o n  
enables you to speed up or move quickly backward to any point on the disc. 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.  
P R O G R A M  
C D  
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
T U N E R  
TA P E  
Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.  
Use the FUNCTION button to switch among the available sources of sound CD, TAPE or  
TUNER (radio).  
Product Exchange Center  
Pl a y in g Co m pa c t Disc s  
32 Spur Drive  
Se r v ic e In f o r m a t i o n  
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.  
Press CD to select the compact disc player as the  
source of sound.  
El Paso, Texas 79906  
Re p e a t  
Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.  
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.  
Vo l u m e  
C D C O N T R O L  
Fo r Yo u r Re c o r d s  
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:  
Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin play of the current  
disc.  
Press the REPEAT button for repeat play of all the discs; press REPEAT again to turn off the  
feature.  
What does your w arranty not cover?  
Turn the VOLUME control to increase volume or to decrease volume.  
D I S C S K I P  
COMPAC  
Customer instruction. Your Use and Care Guide provides information regarding the operating  
instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.  
Installation and set-up service adjustments  
DIGITAL  
The “MUTE” function is available only through the remote control. Press the MUTE button on the  
remote control to suspend the output of sound. Press again to restore volume. The STANDBY LED  
will blink when VOLUME is muted.  
Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause play. Press again to  
resume.  
Model No. RP-9300  
P L AY / PA U S E  
S T O P  
Sh u f f l e  
Remote Control No. 5-4042  
Press  
to skip to the start of the next track or  
to skip to the start of the current track.  
Batteries  
T R A C K  
Date of Purchase _______________________  
Place of Purchase _______________________  
Serial No. _______________________________  
Press the SHUFFLE button for automatic random play (the shuffle indicator light comes on). To  
activate the shuffle feature, press PLAY/PAUSE (  
Damage from misuse or neglect  
) even if a disc is already playing.  
Ba ss Bo o st  
Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products.  
Product purchased or serviced outside the USA  
Press  
previous track.  
again to skip to the beginning of the  
Press SHUFFLE again to cancel shuffle play and return to normal play beginning with the track  
currently playing.  
Turn on BASS BOOST to enhance the bass frequencies at low-volume levels.  
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
Press DISC SKIP to advance to the next available  
disc in the disc tray.  
How does state law relate to this w arranty?  
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.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
St o p / Cl e a r  
A
SIGN  
TRIANGLE IS  
WA R N I N G S I G N  
ALERTING YOU OF  
A
WARNING  
Press STOP to stop play.  
ALERTING YOU OF  
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What if you purchased your product outside of the United States?  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for details.  
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE  
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
Pressing the STOP/CLEAR ( ) button once terminates CD play and the display will indicate “.  
All selected play modes are still retained, pressing the STOP/CLEAR button twice during play  
mode, terminates CD play and all selected play modes are then cancelled.  
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A C C O M PA N Y I N G  
T H E P R O D U C T.  
VOLTAGE" INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  

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