RCA RCD030 User Manual

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.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes
or modifications not expressly approved by
Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority
to operate this product.
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.
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 004­000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.

English

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.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

Have a Blast-Just Not in your
eardrums!
Make sure you turn down the
volume on the unit before you
put on headphones. Increase
the volume to the desired level
only after headphone are in
place.

Technical Information

Product: Portable CD Radio
Brand: RCA
Model: RCD029/RCD030

Electrical
Consumption

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 15 Watts

IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de
C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you
may need the model number. In the space below,
record the date and place of purchase:
Model No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase

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 included in this
Guide.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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

WARNING:

SHOCK HAZARD,
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO NOT OPEN

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

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

TO PREVENT FIRE

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PR ODUCT

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

OR ELECTRICAL

Important InformationFCC Information Safety Information

Safety Precautions

• Never open the cabinet under any
circumstances. Any repairs or internal
adjustments should be made only by a
trained technician.

• Never operate this product with the
cabinet removed.

• Do not use your System immediately after
transporting it from a cold place to a
warm place, as condensation may cause
the system to malfunction.

• Keep your unit away from humid areas
and abnormally hot places.

• Do not touch the player with wet hands.
If any liquid enters the player cabinet,
take the player to a trained technician
for inspection.

• 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 record player. Although
this product incorporates a laser pick-up
lens, it is completely safe when operated
according to directions.

• Discs rotate at high speed inside the
player. Do not use damaged, warped, or
cracked discs.

• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is
located inside the disc compartment. To
keep dust from collecting on the pick-up
lens, do not leave the compartment door
open for an extended period of time. If
the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a
soft brush, or use an air blower brush
designed for camera lenses.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.

• Attention should be drawn to the
environmental aspects of battery disposal.

•Minimum distances around the apparatus
for sufficient ventilation.

• The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation opening with items,
such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

• The rating plate is located at the bottom
cabinet of apparatus.

Headset Safety

• Do not play your headset at high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended
high-volume play.

• If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.

• You should use with extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.

• Even if your headset is an open-air designed
to let you to hear outside sounds, do not
turn up the volume so high that you are
unable to hear what is around you.

Don’t Infringe

This product should only be used for the
purposes for which it is sold, that is,
entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any
attempts to use this product for unintended
purposes are unlawful and therefore not
condoned by Thomson.

IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

EXPORTER
Thomson Inc.
P. O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976
©2006 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
www.rca.com
Printed in China / Impreso en China

5625 4840 (EN/F/E)

user

manual

RCD029

EN/F/E

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

RCD025

RCD030

Before You Begin

Useful Advice

• Do not use your system immediately after
transporting it from a cold place to a warm
place, as condensation may cause the system
to malfunction. If moisture forms inside this
system, it may not operate properly. To correct
the problem, turn off the power and wait
about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate.

• This system is fitted with a laser. To avoid
accidents, it is to be opened by qualified
technicians only.

• Never leave the tray open as dust could
cover the laser lens and/or the tray could be
bumped into accidentally.

• Do not place the system near wet areas such
as bathrooms and pool side. Avoid storing the
system at humid places or near abnormally
heated areas.

• Power is continuously supplied to the
system. To disconnect power completely,
unplug the power cord from the power
outlet.

• Ensure minimum distance around the
apparatus for sufficient ventilation.The
ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspaper, etc.

• No naked flame source, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

• Attention should be paid to enviornment
aspects of battery disposal.

AC Power

Plug the power supply cord into the AC power
jack on the back of the unit, and into an AC
power supply outlet that accepts the plug
supplied with your unit.

Battery Power

You can insert 6 C-sized alkaline batteries (not
supplied) and you can take your stereo just about
anywhere.

• Open the battery compartment door on the
bottom of the unit by pressing down on the tab
and pulling out the cover.

• Before inserting the batteries, observe the
polarities (that is, + and -) of the battery, then
relate the polarities to the engraved diagram
located on the battery compartment door. Insert
batteries in the battery compartment.

Note that the AC line cord must be
unplugged from the jack on the back of the
unit to operate on batteries.

Important Battery Information

• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you
do not use your system for more than one month.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking
batteries may cause skin burns or other personal
injuries. Dispose of batteries in the proper
manner, according to provincial and local
regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the
following circumstances:

- 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

• Be sure to remove batteries when storing the
set for more than 30 days. Leaky batteries can
badly damage the system. Be sure to dispose of
leaky, weak or dead batteries properly according
to federal, state, and local regulations. To prevent
injury or damage, do not reverse batteries and do
not mix battery type.

General Controls

Top View

BAND AM/FM - Selects AM or FM band .

TUNING - Selects radio frequency.

SELECTION ( / CD/ RADIO/
OFF) - Selects operation mode. To
switch off the unit, select OFF.

PROGRAM - Enters CD program

mode.

MODE - Selects playback modes.

BASS - Turns bass boost on and off.

VOL. - Adjusts volume.

PUSH TO OPEN - Push to open the mp3

device storage compartment door. Push the
door to close it.

Front View

REW - In CD mode - goes back to the previous

track or searches backward.

PLAY/PAUSE - Starts and pauses playback.

F. FWD - In CD modes - goes to the next track

or searches forward.

STOP - In CD modes - stops playback.

PUSH TO OPEN - Opens disc tray. Push the

disc tray to close it.

Back View

AC ~ IN - Insert the power cord here.

Antenna - Extend the antenna for better radio

reception.

Bottom View

OPEN - Push and slide to lift up the battery

compartment door.

Display

1. Program mode is activated.

2. Repeat mode is activated.

3. Shuffle mode is activated.

4. Playback in progress.

5. Radio frequency unit.

Sound Feature

Bass Boost System

Press BASS to turn the digital bass boost
system on and off.

6. In CD mode - displays track information.

In radio mode - displays radio frequency.

7. Radio band.

8. AUX mode is selected for connecting with mp3

player.

Radio

Selecting Radio Mode

Slide the SELECTION switch to RADIO
position to turn on the radio.

Selecting Radio Band

Slide the BAND AM/FM switch to select FM or
AM band.

Tuning to a station

Turn the TUNING knob to select radio
frequencies.

mp3 Input

Selecting mp3 Input

Slide the SELECTION switch to position.
An mp3 player icon shows on the display.

Tips:Tips:

Tips:

Tips:Tips:

Adjust volume by turning

VOLVOL

VOL.

VOLVOL

Control other playback operations on
the mp3 player.

Tips:Tips:

Tips:

Tips:Tips:

Extend or reposition the antenna for
better FM reception. Rotate the unit
for better AM reception.

Connecting mp3 Player

Open the mp3 storage compartment by pushing
PUSH TO OPEN on the top of the player. Insert
the audio cable into the mp3 player’s headphone
jack and start playback of the mp3 player. Close
the storage compartment.

CD Playback

Selecting CD Mode

Slide the SELECTION switch to CD position.

Loading Music

Press the PUSH TO OPEN button on the unit
front to slide disc tray out. Place a disc on
the disc tray with the label side facing up
and then push the disc tray back in.

Playing and Pausing

1. In stop mode, press PLAY/PAUSE to
begin playback.

The

icon is displayed.

2. During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE to
pause playback. Press again to resume.

The icon flashes in pause mode.

Skipping and Searching

1. Press REV or F. FWD to skip to the
previous or next track respectively.

2. Press and hold REV or F.FWD to search
quickly current track backward or
forward respectively.

Stoping Playback

Press STOP to stop playback.

Playback Mode

In CD mode, press MODE repeatedly to select
among the following playback modes with icons
show on the display :

• REPEAT (flashes) - Repeats current track.

• REPEAT - Repeats all tracks.

•

- Random playback.

• No icon - Normal playback.

CD Playback Troubleshooting Tips

Creating Programs

Note:Note:

Note:

Note:Note:

• The unit can program up
to 20 normal audio CD
tracks.

Note:Note:

Note:

Note:Note:

In program mode, RANDOM

playback cannot be selected.

1. In CD stop mode, press PROGRAM to
enter program mode.

The PROGRAM icon flashes on the
display. “P01” (first program position)
shows briefly on the display followed by
“00” flashing.

2. Press REW or F. FWD to select the track to
be stored.

3. Press PROGRAM to store the selected
track.

4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to continue
programming.

5. Press PLAY/PAUSE in program mode to
start program playback.

Displaying and Editing
Programs

•Press PROGRAM repeatedly to recall and
display program. Program position shows
first, followed by track number.

• While track number is displayed, press REW
or F. FWD to edit track number. Press

PROGRAM to store newly selected track.

Deleting Programs

Press STOP in CD stop mode to delete all the
stored tracks.

Tips:Tips:

Tips:

Tips:Tips:

Opening the CD compartment
door or switching mode will
delete all the stored tracks.

Note:Note:

Note:

Note:Note:

The unit remains in
program mode once
programming track is done.

Problem

System doesn’t turn
on

No sound

Poor radio
reception

CD doesn’t play

CD sound skips

No sound in
mode

ESD Remark:

In case of misfunction due to electrostatic discharge just reset the product (disconnect and reconnect
of the power source may be required) to resume normal operation.

Solution

• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.

• Check the outlet by plugging in another device

• Adjust volume setting.

• Make sure you’ve selected the correct function

• Adjust the antenna for better reception

• Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers,
vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights

• Make sure you’ve put a CD in the tray

• Make sure the CD’s label is facing up

• Try another CD

• Make sure that Pause mode is not activated

• Make sure CD function is selected

• Clean the CD (as explained in “Maintenance”)

• Check CD for warping, scratches, or other damage

• Ensure volume of the mp3 player is turned up.

Maintenance

Cleaning the exterior

•Disconnect the system from AC power
before cleaning the exterior of the unit
with a soft dust cloth

•Clean the exterior with a soft clean cloth
or slightly moistened chamois leather. DO
NOT use solvents as it may cause damage
to the unit.

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold
CDs by the edges, or by one edge and
the hole.

• Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to
the label surfaces. Do not scratch or
damage the label.

• CDs rotate at high speeds inside the
player. Do not use damaged (cracked or
warped) CDs

• Make sure CDs are stored in their original
case after use. Keep them away from
damp, humid or abnormally heated
places.

Cleaning CDs

•Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality.
Always keep CDs clean by wiping them
gently with a soft cloth from the inner
edge toward the outer perimeter.

The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and
not as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or
modifications without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and
operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

•If a CD 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 CDs. Also, never clean
CDs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile
solvents which may cause damage to disc
surface.

CD Lens Care

• When your CD lens gets dirty it can also
cause the system to output poor sound
quality. To clean the lens you will need to
purchase a CD lens cleaner which can
maintain the output sound quality of your
system. For instructions on cleaning the CD
lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens
cleaner.

Technical Specification

Power supply: 120V~60Hz
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):
Unit size - 155 x 336 x 222
Weight: 1.87 kg
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB):
60Hz to 20 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the bottom of the set.