RCA CDRW121 User Manual

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

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

THE LIGHTNING FLASH
ANDARROW HEADWITHIN
THE TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN ALERTING
YOU OF "DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE
PRODUCT.

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
WITHINTHE TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN ALERTING
YOU OF IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING THE
PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM/BACK OF PRODUCT

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.

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)

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

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

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Contents

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Main Unit

One Pair of AAA batteries One Audio Cable

Remote Control

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.

Choosing System Location

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

• 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.

First Things First

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+ -

+ -

POWER

CD

1

2

3

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9

8

7

45

0

CD-SYNC CDR

ERASE

RECORD

SHIFT

FINALIZE

OPEN/CLOSE

DJ

INTRO

REPEAT

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

CD TITLE

DISPLAY

LIVE SELECT

LIVE

O

K

REVERSE

PLAY

FORWARD

PREV

STOP

PAUSE

NEXT

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.

Connections

Cable Connections

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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.

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

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

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

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

SET

DEMO

1

2

3

4

4

4

SET

DEMO

Connenction
jacks on the back
panel

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.

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.

REC ­Enters
recording
mode.

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

( Refer to relevant sections for function details )

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.

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.

OPEN/CLOSE ­Opens or closes
TRAY A/ B

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

PHONES -Connects
headphones for
private enjoyment.
Adjust LEVEL to
control volume.

REC LEVEL - Controls
recording level
during analog
recording.

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

Panel Controls

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The Display

Track Introduc­tory mode
activated.

Random Play
mode activated.
(MIX for
Thomson model)

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

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

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

Program
mode
activated.

Play/ Pause

Shows type of
inputing signals.

Shows track
numbers are to
be assigned
automatically or
manually.

Unit is in
dual on
mode.

Player is
performing
recording.

Shows type of
CD loaded.

Player is
performing
dubbing.

Disc has been
finalized.

Player is perform­ing synchronized
digital recording.

Green Led

Lights when the tray is selected.

The Display

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

PLEASE WAITPLEASE WAIT

PLEASE WAITPLEASE WAIT

PLEASE WAIT scrolls

on display if you touch

PLAYPLAY

PLAYPLAY

PLAY,

STOPSTOP

STOPSTOP

STOP,

NEXTNEXT

NEXTNEXT

NEXT/

PREVPREV

PREVPREV

PREV during initialization.