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RS2501/A180/A185
RS2502/RS252KM/A280/A285
RS2503/RS253TK/A380/A385
RS2505/RS255KM
RS2506
RS2507/A580
CONTENTS
FCC In fo rm a t io n . . . . . .1
In st a lla t io n . . . . . . . . . .3
Sa fe t y Ap p ro va l . . . . . .4
Creating an ATS Program . .9
Editing an ATS Program . . .9
Skipping a Disk . . . . . . . . . . .9
Searching through a CD . . .9
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Tu n e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Tuning to a Station . . . . . .10
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . .10
Seeking/Scanning
for a Station . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Suppressing Stereo Signal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Radio Data System (RDS)
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Tuning to an RDS Station
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Displaying RDS Station
Co n t ro ls & In d ica t o rs . .5
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .6
Disp la y . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Showing the Demonstration
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Alarm/Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Time . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Alarm . . . . . . . .7
Activating the Alarm . . . . . .7
Displaying Help Messages
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Adjusting the Display
Information . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Searching by Program
Type (PTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Ta p e Pla ye r (6+2, 6+5)
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Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . .12
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . .12
From an Auxiliary Input . .12
So u n d Fe a t u re s . . . . . .8
Using Preset Equalizer Curves
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Creating a Custom Curve
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Activating Surround Sound
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Reproducing Digital Sound
(A380, A580, RS2503, RS253TK,
RS2506, RS2507) . . . . . . . . . .8
Boosting the Bass . . . . . . . . .8
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ta p e Pla ye r (lo g ica l)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . .12
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . .12
From an Auxiliary Input . .12
CD Pla ye r . . . . . . . . . . .8
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Shuffling the Play Order . . .8
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . .8
Repeating the Play Order . .8
Setting Up a CD program . .9
Playing a Program List . . . . .9
Displaying the Program list
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Deleting a Track from a
Tro u b le sh o o t in g Tip s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
RS2501/A180/A185
RS2502/RS252KM/
A280/A285
RS2503/RS253TK/
A380/A385
Ma in t e n a n ce . . . . . . . .13
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
RS2505/RS255KM
RS2506
Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Automatically Skipping
Tracks (ATS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
US Wa rra n t y . . . . . . . .14
Ca n a d ia n Wa rra n t y . . .15
RS2507/A580
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INSTALLATION
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RCA Mo d e ls
Alt im a Mo d e ls
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1. AM Lo o p An t e n n a
2. FM An t e n n a
1. Op t ica l Ou t p u t (MD, DVD)
(A280, A285, A380, A385, A580 m o d e ls)
2. AM Lo o p An t e n n a
3. Au xilia ry De vice (TV, Vid e o )
4. Ma in a n d Su rro u n d Sp e a ke rs
5. Su b w o o fe r Sp e a ke r
3. FM An t e n n a
4. Au xilia ry De vice (TV, Vid e o )
5. Ma in a n d Su rro u n d Sp e a ke rs
6. Su b w o o fe r Sp e a ke r
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INSTALLATION
To e n su re su fficie n t ve n t ila t io n , ke e p t h e sp a cin g s sh o w n b e lo w
fre e fro m o t h e r su rfa ce s:
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EN60065 for European Safety
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Pre ca u t io n s
Do not open the cover. This system uses a laser.
Maintenance should be done only by a qualified
technician.
Do not store the system at extreme temperatures.
Do not splash water on the system.
Do not use the system if it has been transported
from a cold location to a warm location. Wait for it
to warm up to room temperature.
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 vol-
ume to the desired level
only after headphone are
in place.
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS
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OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
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DIS C CHANGER
AUDIO S YS TEM
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CD Pla ye r
DISC DIRECT ACCESS
OPEN/CLOSE — Opens or closes
the disc tray.
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DISC 1 - DISC 5 — Selects disc 1, 2,
3, 4, or 5
DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD
in the tray
DIGITAL PLL
SYNTHESIZED TUNER
CD
POWER
FM STEREO
TAPE
SURROUND
ALARM/CLOCK
TUNER
AUX
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SURROUND
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Tu n e r
POWER — Turns power on or off
(STANDBY mode)
PHONES
DEMO/DIMMER — Turns the
feature demonstration on or off
(DEMO/DIMMER for RCA models,
RDS DEMO/DIMMER for Altima
models)
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RECORD/PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
PHONES — Jack for connecting
headphones
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FM STEREO — Toggles between
FM stereo and mono
ALARM/CLOCK — Sets clock and
alarm
SURROUND — Turns surround
(3D) sound on or off (DSP for logi-
cal tape systems. )
BASS BOOST — Turns bass boost
on or off
until another function is selected.
(REC/SCAN for logical tape sys-
tems)
PRESET/TUNE — Toggles between
PRESET and TUNE mode when
using the radio. PRESET mode dis-
plays frequency and then preset
program number (1-32) . TUNE
mode displays current radio fre-
quency.
STOP — Stops CD track
(stops tape on digital tape
drives)
CD — Selects the CD player
TAPE — Selects the tape player
Mu lt i-fu n ct io n JOG
JOG WHEEL —
Turn (+) to
TUNER
—
Selects the tuner
AUX
—
Accesses an auxiliary
increase or (-) to
decrease
resource
POP
—
Selects preset pop music
numeric values
on display
equalizer curve
JAZZ Selects preset jazz music
equalizer curve
ROCK Selects preset rock music
SHUFFLE
—
Turns SHUFFLE mode
—
on or off to play CDs randomly.
(PTY/MIX for Altima series)
SET
SET — Sets tuner or CD
presets
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INTRO
—
Turns INTRO mode on or
equalizer curve
CUSTOM — Creates custom
equalizer curve
EQ BAND — Sets base, mid, and
treble ranges.
VOLUME — Knob increases/
decreases volume.
SEEK/SCAN — Selects SEEK or
SCAN mode. SEEK mode seeks the
next radio station. SCAN mode
locates and plays next station for 2
seconds, and continues this process
off to play the first 10 seconds of
each track. (RDSTIME/INTRO on
ALTIMA models)
INCREASE — Increments
radio frequency or CD
track (fast forwards on
logical tape drives)
DECREASE —
Decrements radio fre-
quency or CD track
(rewinds on logical tape
drives)
REPEAT
—
Turns REPEAT mode on
or off to repeat a track, disc, or
program
ATS
—
Sets up an automatic track
skip program
HELP MODE
—
Turns HELP mode
on or off to display useful informa-
tion about system keys and fea-
tures.
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays or
pauses CD (plays/pauses
on logical tape drive)
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS
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Tip: In STANDBYmode
(press POWER off), the
system displays the
time. Press POWERto
turn the system on in the
Re m o t e Co n t ro l
POWER — Turns system
on/off (STANDBY mode)
MUTE — Mutes volume
VOL+ o r VOL- — Increases/
decreases volume
POWER
TUNER
AUX
previously used mode.
CD
TAPE
Press CD, TAPE, RADIO,or
AUX to select the corresponding mode.
Look at the display lights to identify the cur-
rent mode.
EQ PRESET — Turns on or off
equalizer presets
HELP — Activates help mes-
sages in display
SURROUND — Turns on/off
surround (3D) sound (selects
DSP modes)
VOL
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VOL
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HELP
PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
TRACK REV
TRACK FWD
TUNER — Selects tuner
CD — Selects CD player
TAPE — Selects tape player
AUX — Selects auxiliary
resource (such as a video)
TUNING — Increments/decre-
ments frequency when in
TUNE mode and preset sta-
tion number when in PRESET
mode.
REPEAT DISC SKIP SHUFFLE
Ta p e Pla ye r
RECORD
PRESET
SURROUND
SEEK
6+2
RS2501, RS2502, RS252KM, RS2505,
RS255KM, A180, A185
A280, A285
TUNING
6+5
Lo g ica l RS2503, RS253TK, A380, A385,
RS2506, RS2507, A580
6+5 a n d 6+2 t a p e co n t ro ls in clu d e :
RECORD
PLAY
REWIND
PRESET — Selects next frequency preset
SEEK — When pressed briefly, searches for next
FAST-FORWARD
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
station. When pressed for at least 2 seconds (dis-
play shows SCAN), scans radio stations, stopping
on each for 5 seconds.
PLAY — Plays current CD or tape (logical drive)
STOP — Stops playing CD
Lo g ica l t a p e co n t ro ls are located on the multi-
function jog. REC/SCAN is the record button.
TRACK FWD — Increments CD track; searches CD
or tape (logical drive)
TRACK REV — Decrements CD track; searches CD
or tape (logical drive)
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD
REPEAT — (REPEAT/RDS — Altima models)
Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs.
TRACK REV
STOP
TRACK FWD
When the radio is active, displays
RDS information.
REPEAT DISC SKIP
MIX
PAUSE — Pauses the CD or tape
(logical decks)
SHUFFLE (MIX/PTY SEARCH —
Altima models) — Turns on/off
random listening
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Tip: Depending on your system model, your
tape drive is either
controlled by
RECORD
PRESET
SURROUND
TUNING
SEEK
6+2 or 6+5
RECORD —
Records to
tape (logical
tape drive
only)
mechanical but-
tons
located below
the decks, or log-
ically by using the
multi-function jog.
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Disp la y
BASS
SURROUND
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De m o n st ra t io n
Not operational in TUNER mode for
Atlima models.
1. Press DEMO/DIMMER to turn on/off
demonstration mode. The demonstration
scrolls through all display operations.
RS2501
A180/A185
DISC
INTRO SHUFFLE
MIX REPEAT
ATS ALL PROG
REC
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MHz
kHz
1
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ALARM/CLOCK
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TRACK
STEREO
FM MW LW
AM PM
TIME
Se t t in g t h e Tim e
1 0 0 H z . . . 1 k H z . . . 1 0 k H z
1. In STANDBY mode, press
ALARM/CLOCK until the time flashes
on the display (12-hour clock, 24-hour
clock Altima models).
2. Turn the jog to set the hour (and
AM/PM setting), and then press
INCREASE.
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SURROUND
KARAOKE VOLUME
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RS2502/RS252KM/RS2505/RS255KM
A280/A285
INTRO SHUFFLE
MIX REPEAT
ATS ALL PROG
1
MHz
kHz
DISC
mSec
3. Turn the jog to set the minute and
press INCREASE.
STEREO
FM MW LW
AM PM
TRACK
TIME
4. Press SET.
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10 11 12
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REC
KARAOKE
Se t t in g t h e Ala rm
1. When the system is on (not in
RS2503/RS253TK/RS2506,RS2507
A380/A385/A580
STANDBY) press ALARM/CLOCK until
the ON time flashes on the display
(12-hour clock, 24-hour clock Altima).
2. Turn the jog to set the hour, and then press INCREASE.
3. Turn the jog to set the minute and press INCREASE. The OFF time flashes.
4. Turn the jog to set the hour, and then press INCREASE.
5. Turn the jog to set the minute and press INCREASE.
Tip: DEMO
Mode does
not affect the
current system
Act iva t in g t h e Ala rm
Press and release ALARM/CLOCK to turn on/off the alarm. The alarm is
active when the ALARM indicator is lit.
operation. When inactive
the system automatically
enters DEMO mode.
When the system is
Disp la yin g He lp Me ssa g e s
HELP
initially plugged in, DEMO
mode is activated.
1. Press HELP to turn on/off help mode.
2. While in help mode, press any button to display a brief description of the
function. Rotate the jog to display any of the system features,
and press SET to display more detail.
Ad ju st in g t h e Disp la y Brig h t n e ss
1. Press and hold DEMO/DIMMER for more than 2 seconds.
DIM 2
2. While the dimmer is displayed, rotate the jog to the desired level (0 - 3).
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So u n d Fe a t u re s
Usin g Pre se t Eq u a lize r Cu rve s
Re p ro d u cin g Dig it a l So u n d - DSP
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(DSP for A380, A580, RS2503, RS253TK,
RS2506, RS2507)
POP, JAZZ, or ROCK are toggles for pre-
JAZZ
LIVE
set equalizer levels. Press
JAZZ
CLUB
Repeatedly press DSP to select
one of a variety of reproduced
sounds based on digital sound
processor (DSP) technology,
including LIVE, JAZZ CLUB,
HARD ROCK, and ARENA.
once to select the corre-
sponding preset. The
POP
ROCK
HARD
ROCK
display momentarily shows
the selection. Press again to return to flat levels.
ARENA
Cre a t in g a Cu st o m Cu rve
1. Press CUSTOM.
2. While "CUSTOM" is dis-
played, press EQ BAND
repeatedly to cycle between displayed
bass-, mid-, and trebl - range levels.
3. While BAS, MID, or TRE is displayed,
Bo o st in g t h e Ba ss
Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass
CUSTOM
frequency.
EQ
Mu t in g Au d io
Turn VOLUME counterclockwise to decrease the
rotate VOLUME to set the
associated gain between
-10 - +10.
MID+08
volume display below 01.
MUTE
Act iva t in g Su rro u n d So u n d
Press SURROUND to turn on/off surround
sound.
Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold
INCREASE or DECREASE for more than 2
seconds to search through the CD.
Rotate the jog to select a specific track.
Play and load simultaneously by:
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray. While a CD is
playing
CD PLAYER
OPEN/CLOSE
2. Lo a d /ch a n g e discs for the two available trays.
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.
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Sh u fflin g t h e Pla y Ord e r
Press SHUFFLE to turn on/off the playing of tracks in
random order. (PTY/MIX for Altima models.)
Lo a d in g Discs
1. Press CD to select CD mode.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the drawer.
3. Insert up to five discs with label face up.
(Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the drawer.
Lights the loaded discs.
Sa m p lin g Tra cks
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.
Re p e a t in g t h e Pla y Ord e r
Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current disc,
Pla yin g Discs
Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin or pause play, and STOP
to stop play.
all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off.
Select a specific disc by pressing DISC 1 - DISC 5.
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CD PLAYER
Se t t in g Up a CD Pro g ra m
Au t o m a t ica lly Skip p in g Tra cks
(ATS)
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You can program the CD player to play up to any 32
tracks on the CDs in the tray.
1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to enter
PROGRAM mode. The
Cre a t in g a n ATS Pro g ra m
1. Press STOP.
2. Press ATS to display -A:01
3. Press DISC SKIP or DISC (1-5) to specify a disc.
4. Rotate the jog to specify the first track to skip, and
press SET.
system displays the
next available program
number: “- - P:01,”
5P:01
with “- -” flashing, prompts you for the first track
in the program list.
2. Rotate the multi-function jog
or press INCREASE
5. Repeat the previous step to add
more tracks to the ATS pro-
gram.
SC
/DECREASE to select a
6. Press PLAY to play
the ATS program.
track (press DISC
SKIP or DISK 1 -
DISC SKIP
DISK 5 to select a
track from a different
disc).
3. Immediately press SET to
assign the selected track to the program
number. After 3 seconds, you are
prompted for the next track in the program list.
Ed it in g a n ATS
Pro g ra m
1. Press STOP.
2. Press ATS.
3. Press SET repeatedly until the display shows the
track you want to change.
4. Press DISC SKIP or DISC
(1-5) to specify a disc.
Pla yin g a Pro g ra m List
1.While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY.
5. Rotate the jog to specify the replacement track
to be skipped, and press SET.
6. Repeat the previous step to change other
previously programmed tracks.
Disp la yin g t h e Pro g ra m List
7. Press PLAY to play the program.
1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to enter
PROGRAM mode.
2. Press SET repeatedly to list each track assignment
in the program list.
Skip p in g a Disk
Press DISC SKIP.
De le t in g a Tra ck fro m
a Pro g ra m List
While in PROGRAM mode, display the programmed
track to be deleted (press SET if necessary
to cycle through the list) and imme-
diately press STOP. To clear the
whole programmed list, press
and hold STOP for 5 sec-
Se a rch in g Th ro u g h a CD
Press and hold INCREASE or DECREASE on the jog to
search through a CD as it is playing.
onds. The system displays
the message CLEAR.
Tip: You
can skip up create a
program to 32 tracks.
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TUNER
POWER
DECREASE to tune in the desired station.
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FM STEREO
ALARM/CLOCK
Usin g Pre se t s
DISPLAY/DEMO
SURROUND
BASS BOOST
1. Press PRESET/TUNE to
select PRESET mode.
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2. Press DECREASE o r
INCREASE, or rotate
1. Press TUNER to select the radio.
the jog to access the
2. Press TUNER again to select the next radio band.
Choices are:
AM/FM/FM Stereo (RS models)
previous or next preset station. The display first
shows the frequency, and after a few seconds, the
program number. (FMPR:01 is FM reset 1)
FM/MW/LW, RDS (ALTIMA models)
The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode.
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.
Au t o Pre se t Pro g ra m m in g
Press and hold TUNER button for 2 second to scan sta-
tions in the selected band. The stations will then
stored as preset channels. Maximum 32 stations can
be stored. Beware of your preset channels being
erased accidentally because the scanning and storing
process is automatic upon pressing TUNER button.
You can stop the automatic scan by pressing TUNER
button, but the erased stations cannot be recovered.
Tip: Your audio system has several preset stations.
Tu n in g t o a St a t io n
1. Press PRESET/TUNE to
select TUNE mode.
2. Either rotate the jog or
press INCREASE o r
87.50 MHz
Fa ct o ry Pre se t s
FM(MHz)
AM (kHz)
MW(kHz)
LW(kHz)
87.50
520
522
150
90.10
98.10
106.10
107.9
600
603
999
1404
1611
170
200
270
283
1000
1400
1710
Se t t in g Pre se t s
1. Press PRESET/TUNE to access TUNE mode.
2. Press INCREASE o r DECREASE, or rotate the
jog to access the desired frequency.
3. Press the SET button once.
Tip: Press and INCREASE or
DECREASEfor more than 1second to
automatically tune up/down the band
for the next station.
4. The most recently accessed program location will
be displayed together with a blinking program icon
(AMPR, FMPR, o r LWPR.)
5. If a different program location is preferred, press
INCREASE o r DECREASE to move to the desired
preset number (0-32).
6. Press SET to store the selected frequency at that
preset.
To scan (ascending) to the next station, stop and play
for 5 seconds and then continue scanning, press
SEEK/SCAN for more than 2 seconds. Scanning contin-
ues until you press another button.
Su p p re ssin g St e re o Sig n a l
Press FM STEREO to toggle between FM mono and
stereo for stereo FM stations.
Se e kin g /Sca n n in g fo r a St a t io n
To seek the next station (ascending), press
SEEK/SCAN.
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TUNER
Alt im a m o d e ls
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BBC No...
Tip: RDS stations broad-
cast on FM only. When
the tuner detects an
RDS signal, the RDS
light turns on.
SCIENC...12:05
Toggle RDS DEMO/DIMMER to display the frequen-
cy, station name (PS), station type (PTY), clock time
(CT), or radio text (RT). In CT mode, press RDS
TIME/INTRO key to replace the displayed time by RDS
station time.
Tu n in g t o a n RDS St a t io n
1. Press PRESET/TUNE to access TUNE mode.
2. Rotate the jog or press INCREASE o r DECREASE
to tune to an RDS station (RDS light turns on).
Se a rch in g b y Pro g ra m Typ e (PTY)
1. In TUNE mode, toggle PTY/MIX or rotate the jog
to select a PTY mode.
2. Within 5 seconds, press SEEK/SCAN or INCREASE
to search for a station broadcasting the selected
type of program.
Disp la yin g RDS St a t io n
In fo rm a t io n
Re co rd in g
Fro m Tu n e r
TAPE PLAYER
(6+2, 6+5)
TAPE PLAYER (RS2501, RS2502, RS252KM,
RS2505, RS255KM, A180, A185, A280, A285)
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.
2. Press TUNER to access the desired radio band.
3. Tune to the station to be recorded.
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
5. Press STOP to end recording.
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1
D
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K
2
RECORD/PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
Tip: You can search for
stations using one of the
D
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1
D
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K
2
RECORD/PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
following program types: RDS
NEWS(news), AFFAIR(news
and documentaries), INFO(weather,
medical), SPORT(sports), EDUCAT
(education), DRAMA(series and plays),
CULTUR(religion), SCIENC(science and
technology), VARIED(miscellaneous), POP M
(pop music), ROCK M(rock music), MOR M
(middle-of-the road music), LIGHTM(light
music), CLASSI(classical music), OTHERM
(unclassified music), ALARM(alarm).
Pla yin g a Ta p e
Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.
1. Press TAPE.
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette door.
3. Insert a tape into the door and push
the door closed.
4. Press REWIND/FAST FORWARD to position
the tape to the desired starting position.
5. Press PLAY.
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TAPE PLAYER
(6+2, 6+5)
Fro m CD
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.
2. Press CD.
3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded.
4. Select the track, CD, or program to be recorded.
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.
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Tip: Your player can
record from any auxiliary
device, such as a televi-
sion, VCR, tuner, satellite,
or DVD player.
6. Press PLAY on the jog to begin playing the CD.
7. Press STOP to end recording.
Fro m a n Au xilia ry In p u t
1. Insert the cassette in deck 1.
Ta p e t o Ta p e
2. Check that the auxiliary device has been
connected correctly to the AUX connector on
the back of the audio system.
3. Start playback on the auxiliary device.
4. Press RECORD on deck 1 to begin recording.
5. Press STOP to end recording.
1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.
2. Insert the source tape into deck 2.
3. Press PAUSE and then RECORD on deck 1.
4. Press PLAYon deck 2. The playback and recording
start simultaneously.
4. Select the track, CD, or program to be recorded.
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.
6. Press PLAY on the jog to begin playing
the CD.
TAPE PLAYER
Pla yin g a Ta p e
(lo g ica l)
7. Press STOP to end recording.
1. Press TAPE.
2. Press the cassette
door to open it.
Ta p e t o Ta p e
3. Insert a tape into the
door and push the
door closed.
4. Press REWIND o r
FAST-FORWARD to
position the tape at
the desired starting position.
5. Press PLAY to play the tape.
1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.
2. Insert the source tape into deck 2.
3. Press RECORD to begin recording
on deck 1.
4. Press STOP twice within 2 seconds to
start playing the tape in deck 2.
Fro m a n Au xilia ry In p u t
Tip: Your player can record from any auxiliary
device, such as a television, VCR, tuner, satel-
lite, or DVD player.
Re co rd in g
Fro m Tu n e r
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.
1. Insert the tape in deck 1.
2. Press Tu n e r to access the desired radio band.
3. Tune to the station to be recorded.
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
5. Press STOP to end recording.
2. Check that the auxiliary device has been connected
correctly to the AUX connector on the back of the
audio system.
3. Start playback on
the auxiliary device.
4. Press RECORD
to begin record-
to change the source from
ing deck 1.
Tip: You can play a tape from
either deck. For a logical
deck, press PLAY on the jog
Fro m CD
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.
2. Press CD.
one deck to the other.
5. Press STOP to
3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded.
end recording.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
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Pro b le m
So lu t io n
Pro b le m
So lu t io n
System will Check power cord for a secure connection.
not turn on Unplug the unit for a moment, and then
plug into power source again.
CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
Switch to another function (TAPE, RADIO)
and then back to CD.
Check the outlet by plugging in another
device.
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
No sound
Increase the volume setting.
Check connection to speakers.
Check that you have selected the appropri-
ate function: CD, TAPE, RADIO, AUX.
Distorted
or noisy
tape
Inspect the tape heads and clean and
demagnetize.
Poor radio Check antenna connection.
reception
Move antenna.
recordings
Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such
as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave,
fluorescent lights.
Remote
control
does not
work
Check that the batteries are properly
installed.
Replace weak batteries.
Check the system is plugged in to power
source.
CD does
not play
Check that CD is in the tray.
Check that CD label is facing up.
Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
Check that CD function is selected.
Point the remote directly at the system’s
front panel.
Move closer to the system.
Remove any obstacles between the remote
and the system.
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.
MAINTENANCE
Disconnect the audio system from the power source
before performing any maintenance.
cally open the door of each deck and clean the mag-
netic 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).
Cle a n in g
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.
To protect recordings one or both sides of a tape,
remove the corresponding tab. If you later want to
record on the
CD Pla ye r
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must
Side A Protection
Side B Protection
tape, affix a piece
of adhesive tape
over the hole.
A
B
be opened by only a qualified technician.
Ta p e Pla ye r
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodi-
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US Wa rra n t y
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y co ve rs:
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• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
Fo r h o w lo n g a ft e r yo u r p u rch a se :
• 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.)
Wh a t w e w ill d o :
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.
• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period.
Ho w t o m a ke a w a rra n t y cla im :
• 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:
Th o m so n Co n su m e r Ele ct ro n ics, In c.
Pro d u ct Exch a n g e Ce n t e r
11721 B Ala m e d a Ave .,
So co rro , Te xa s 79927
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
• Insure your shipment in case of loss of damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y d o e s n o t co ve r:
• 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.
• 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.
Pro d u ct Re g ist ra t io n :
• 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.
Ho w st a t e la w re la t e s t o t h is w a rra n t y:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
If yo u p u rch a se d yo u r p ro d u ct o u t sid e t h e USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Ca n a d ia n Wa rra n t y
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufactur-
ing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be
replaced free of charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,
OR
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original
carton (or equivalent).
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
Th o m so n Co n su m e r Ele ct ro n ics Ca n a d a , In c.
Dist rib u t io n Ce n t re
7400 A Bra m a le a Ro a d
Mississa u g a , On t a rio L5S 1X1
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the
statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent
that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and
remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed
during the warranty period.
PURCHASE DATE
NAME OF STORE
Model Number: RS2501/A180/A185 RS2502/RS252KM/A280/A285
RS2503/RS253TK/A380/A385
RS2505/RS255KM
RS2506
RS2507/A580
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