RCA 3-8120 User Manual

FCC Information

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. This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installations. 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:

• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits. 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.

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 will not go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still will not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do

not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty card included with this product.

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:

Model No. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No.

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM/BACK OF PRODUCT

DO NOTOPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

Contents

FCC/ Safety Information

First Things First ................. 2

Unpack the System ............................2

Check for Moisture ............................ 2

Choosing System Location ................ 2

Inserting Batteries into

Remote Control ................................. 2

Cable Connections .............................3

Power Connections............................ 3

Panel Controls .................... 4

The Display ......................... 5

The Remote Control........... 6

Playing ................................. 7

Basic Operations ................................ 7

Special Operations......................... 7-9

(Dual Mode, Random Play, Introductory play, DJ Mode, Repeat, Live Effects, Program, Clearing Program)

Display Messages ............. 14

Troubleshooting ............... 15

More Information ............ 16

Cleaning the Exterior ...................... 16

CD Care .............................................16

CD Lens Care....................................16

Precautions .......................................16

Don’t Infringe .................................. 16

Discs for Recording .......................... 16

Equipment Specifications................ 16

Index.................................. 17

Limited Warranty ............. 18

Recording .......................... 10

Loading Discs ................................... 10

Select Recording Mode ............. 10-11

(Dubbing Mode, Live Dubbing Mode, External Recording Mode, Sychronized Digital Recording Mode, Program Recording, Microphone Recording)

Finializing/ Unfinializing/ Erasing

Recordings........................................12

More Special Functions ... 13

Assigning Disc Titles ........................ 13

Editing Disc Titles ............................13

Storing Playback Programs and

Disc Titles ..........................................13

Recalling Playback Programs

and Disc Titles..................................14

Erasing Disc Titles ............................ 14

First Things First

POWER

CD-SYNC CDR

ERASE

RECORD

SHIFT

FINALIZE

OPEN/CLOSE

INTRO

REPEAT

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

CD TITLE

DISPLAY

LIVE SELECT

LIVE

REVERSE

PLAY

FORWARD

STOP

PAUSE

Main Unit

+ -

One Pair of AAA batteries One Audio Cable

Unpack the System

Unpack your new CD Player and Recorder and locate all the accessories. You should have:

• one main unit;

• one Remote Control;

• one audio cable (two wires) with red and white connectors.

• one pair of AAA batteries;

• one user’s guide;

• and one safety leaflet.

Check for Moisture

Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on a cold day, it can also form on the inside of your audio system causing it to malfunction.

If there is any moisture inside the system, the system may not operate properly, In this case, you are suggested to disconnect the power to the unit and wait for about 30 minutes for the moisture to evaporate.

Remote Control

• Choose a solid, level surface. Don’t place on surfaces like carpet or foam rubber.

• Choose a location away from direct sunlight, radiator, air ducts and sources of heat.

• Avoid locations subject to moisture, mechanical vibration, shock or excessive dust.

• Ensure that the location is adequately ventillated, as it is essential to protect the unit from internal heat build-up.

Inserting Batteries into Remote Control

Open the battery compartment door on the back of the remote unit and insert correctly 2 AAA batteries with + and - signs matching with indications.

To use the remote control, point it directly at the unit.

Choosing System Location

It is recommended to follow these guidelines when setting up your system:

First Things First

Connections

Cable Connections

1. For recording from an external source with digital output (e.g MD) through optical or coaxial digital cable (not supplied).

Connenction jacks on the back panel

SET

DEMO

2. Connection to external receiver (e.g. amplifier) with digital coaxial in for digital playback.

4. Connection to external receiver (e.g amplifier) through analog/ digital/ coaxial audio cable for playback.

SET

DEMO

3. For recording from an external source with analog output (e.g. tape player) through analog audio cable.

Power Connections

Plug the power supply cord into an AC power outlet.

Note: For the sake of safety, complete all cable connections before you plug for power.

Tips:

• Digital recordings (digital / coaxial) offer the best performance in sound quality and usability (e.g. auto track numbering).

• If possible, connect both digital and analog cables so that you can always make analog recordings when digital recording is not possible.

• As minimum setting, CD Analog cables must be connected for CD playback.

Panel Controls

POWER - Turns the unit on/off. Demo shows

once plugged for power. Blue light indicates standby (off) mode.

HELP/DEMO - Shows demo when unit is in standby mode. Enters help mode when unit is in operation mode (Press PREV/ NEXT/ STOP/ PLAY on main unit or POWER on remote control to enter operation mode from standby mode). Note: Once plugged for power, demo will scroll on display. You can cancel this function by pressing the button for about 3 seconds.

The Display

PHONES -Connects

headphones for private enjoyment. Adjust LEVEL to control volume.

REC LEVEL - Controls recording level during analog recording.

PREV & NEXT - Press once to skip to the next or previous track. Press & hold for forward or backward searching operations during playback. Stop searching by pressing PLAY. Also select alphabets and symbols for CD titles.

PLAY/PAUSE - Starts or pauses playback.

MIC 1 & MIC 2 - For connection with microphones. Adjust MIC LEVEL to control sound level.

OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes TRAY A/ B

STOP - Stops playback/ dubbing/ recording. Quits from your selections.

LIVE EFFECT - Selects among the live effects of Applause/ Cheer/ Encore/ Live Effect Off.

LIVE - Activates LIVE EFFECT.

DUAL - Enables the two

players to play individually or at the same time.

SOURCE - Selects source (Optical, Coaxial or Analog) matching with external input.

( Refer to relevant sections for function details )

AUTO/MANUAL - Selects between auto/ manual track numbering.

DJ -Enables alternating playback of Tray A and Tray B.

CD TITLE -Assigns disc titles.

DUBBING -Activates dubbing mode.

OK - Confirms your selections.

CD SYNC Activates synchronized digital recording.

ERASE - Edits play program or erases recordings.

FINALIZE -Finalizes CD-R & CD-RW or unfinalizes CD-RW.

REC Enters recording mode.

The Display

When they light/ flash:

Shows elapsed playback time, total remaining track time, total track time, track numbers,disc titles, selected live effect mode & messages during recording, dubbing etc.

Shows sound output levels and red bars indicate level is high.

Play/ Pause

Shows track numbers are to be assigned automatically or manually.

Shows type of inputing signals.

REPEAT - Current disc to be repeated. REPEAT 1 - Current track to be repeated. REPEAT (flashing) Discs on both trays to be repeated.

Track Introductory mode activated.

Unit is in dual on mode.

Random Play mode activated. (MIX for Thomson model)

Disc has been finalized.

Player is performing recording.

Shows selected erasing mode ( i.e. ERASE TRACK - erasing a track/ ERASE DISC erasing all tracks on a disc ).

Program mode activated.

Player is performing synchronized digital recording.

Shows type of CD loaded.

Player is performing dubbing.

Green Led

Lights when the tray is selected.

Tip: Whenever you plug or turn on for power, there are about 3 seconds for initialization. During this time, you cannot activate any key. on display if you touch

NEXTNEXT

PREVPREV

NEXT/

PREV during initialization.

NEXTNEXT

PREVPREV

PLEASE WAITPLEASE WAIT

PLEASE WAIT scrolls

PLEASE WAITPLEASE WAIT

PLAYPLAY

STOPSTOP

PLAY,

STOP,

PLAYPLAY

STOPSTOP

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