RCA RCD118 User Manual

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Thomson multimedia Inc.

10330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN46290

© 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.

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Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)

Marque(s) ® Déposée(s)

55157540 Rev.1 (EN/F/E)

www.rca.com

IMPORTADOR
COMERICALIZADORA THOMSON DE
MEXICO S.A. DE C.V
SIERRA CANDELA NO. 111, PISO 11
COL. LOMAS DE CHAPULTEPEC
DEL. MIGUEL HIDALGO
MEXICO D.F. C.P. 11000
R.F.C. CTM-980723 KS5

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STOP NEXTPREV..

SELECT

CD / MP3

PLAY/ PAUSE

FOLDER

DIGITAL PLL RADIO

interactive mp3 display

TUNEF.REW FF.FWD

PRESET

BAND

MODE

CLOCK

SET

I.R.C

CLOSE

D

B

B

S

/

E

Q

FUNCTION/

OPEN

VOLUME

CD

R

/ R

CDR / RW

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PHONES

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RCD118

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FCC Information

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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

THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW­HEAD WITHIN 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 USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS IN­SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

FCC Information

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
multimedia 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
unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient 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.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.

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.

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.
Remote Control No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.

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.

EN

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.

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Contents

EN

1

FCC Information

Before you Begin . . . . . .1

Useful Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

What’s so special about this

audio CD/MP3 disc player? . . . .2

Music Management Software

MusicMatchTMJukebox . . . . . . .2

Notes on CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . .2

General Controls . . . . . .3

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Clock and Timer Setting 5

Setting Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Setting Timer-On T ime . . . . . . .5

Setting Timer-Off T ime . . . . . . .6

Sound Features . . . . . . .7

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Digital Bass Boost System . . . . .7

Equalizer Control . . . . . . . . . . .7

Custom Equalizer Setting . . . .8

Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Enter Tuner Mode . . . . . . . . . . .9

Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . .9

Manual Preset Setting . . . . . . .9

Preset Memory Recall . . . . . . .10

Auto Preset Stations (FM only)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

FM stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MP3 and CD Player . . .11

MP3 Recommendations . . . . .11

Entering CD Mode . . . . . . . . . .11

Inserting Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Playing CD Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . .12

Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Edit Program . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Delete Program . . . . . . . . . .13

MP3 Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Main Navigation Keys . . . . . .14

File/Folder mode . . . . . . . . . .15

Playing MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . .15

Repeat MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Intro MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Troubleshooting Tips . .16

Maintenance . . . . . . . .16

More Information . . . .17

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .17

Important Battery Information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Technical Specification . . . . . .17

Limited Warranty . . . .18

U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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 of f the power and wait
about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate
This system is fitted with a laser . T o 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.

Battery Power

Y ou can insert 8 D-sized alkaline batteries (not

supplied) and you can take your stereo just about
anywhere. Open the battery compartment door on
the back of the unit by pressing down on the two tabs
and pulling out the cover . Insert batteries in the bat­tery compartment.(See diagram) Note that the AC
line cord must be unplugged from the jack on the
back of the unit to operate on batteries. 2 AA-sized
batteries (not supplied) are needed to keep radio sta­tion memory.
IMPORT ANT: Be sure to remove batteries when stor­ing the set for more than 30 days. Leaky batteries can
badly damage the system. Always return tape opera­tion buttons to their off position before storing. This
will relieve pressure on certain parts in the tape
recorder that might deform after long periods of
time. Be sure to dispose of leaky, weak or dead bat­teries properly according to federal, state, and local
regulations.

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Before You Begin

This unit is compatible with CD-RW/ CD-R discs for playback.

Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:

• CD-R/RW discs that are recorded by personal computers or some CD-R/RW recorders may not be played on
this unit due to the difference in recording platforms.

• Do not affix any type of labels to either side (recordable or labeled side) of a CD-R/RW disc as this may
result in the unit malfunctioning.

• To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc, do not open the disc compartment door while the disc is being
read.

• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc into the unit. This may take a longer time to read the disc.

• Playback capability for CD-RW discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the CD-RW disc
and the recorder used to create the disc.

CD-R / RW

What’s so special about this audio CD / MP3 disc player?

Besides traditional audio CDs, this player is meant to play MP3 files encoded on a CD-ROM. Y ou can store up to
12 hours of music on a single disc (at 128kbps).
Creating MP3 CDs requires the use of a computer with a CD-R / CD-RW writer and a music management soft­ware (MusicMatch Jukebox recommended).
To fully enjoy the functionalities of your MP3 CD player, we recommend you to record your MP3 CD using fold­ers and subfolders.

MusicMatch

Jukebox

STOP NEXTPREV.

SELECT

CD / MP3

PLAY/ PAUSE
FOLDER

DIGITAL PLL RADIO

interactive mp3 display

TUNEF.REW F.FWD

PRESET

BAND

MODE

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CDR / RW COMPATIBLE

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Compressed music
www.thomson-lyra.com, www .lyrazone.com
www.thomson-music.com, www .musicmatch.com,
www.emusic.com

~ 10 CDs

Compression and transfer

CD-R/ CD-RW

Recorder

~ 12 hours of music

Playback

Music management software - MusicMatchTMJukebox

Upon unpacking the unit, you should find the music management
software - MusicMatch Jukebox enclosed. Insert the software disc into
your computer and click on “MusicMatch User’s Guide” if you need
assistance on installation of the software and creating MP3 discs for
your enjoyment with this unit.

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General Controls

EN

1. FUNCTION/ - Turns the unit On/Of f; selects

between Radio mode and CD mode.

2. OPEN/CLOSE - Opens CD compartment door.

3. VOLUME +/- - Increases or decreases volume.

4. DBBS / E.Q. - Turns on/off digital bass boost

system; selects among different E.Q. options (Flat,
Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz or Custom)

5. PHONES - Connects headphones.

6. CLOCK SET - Enters clock and timer setting

mode; displays clock time.

7. BAND - Selects between FM and AM radio bands.

8. MODE - Selects among different

Radio modes (Preset Add / Stereo (FM only) / Auto
Preset (FM only));
MP3 modes (Repeat / Intro / Folder) and
CD modes (Repeat / Intro / Shuffle / Program).

9. PRESET / - Increase or decrease in pre­set location for radio; works as an up and down navi­gation key in all menus.

10. STOP - Stops CD and MP3 playback
.

11. PREV ./TUNE F.REW - Goes back to previ­ous CD or MP3 tracks; tunes down in radio frequency.

12. PLA Y/P AUSE - Plays and pauses CD and
MP3 playback.

13. NEXT/ TUNE F .FWD - Goes to next CD or
MP3 tracks; tunes up in radio frequency.

14. SELECT - Selects among different options within
categories.

STOP NEXTPREV.

SELECT

CD / MP3

PLAY/ PAUSE

FOLDER

DIGITAL PLL RADIO

interactive mp3 display

TUNEF.REW F.FWD

PRESET

BAND

MODE

CLOCK

SET

I.R.C

CLOSE

D

B

B

S

/

E

Q

FUNCTION/

OPEN

VOLUME

CDR / RW COMPATIBLE

PHONES

Main Unit

1

2

3

4

5

6

7
8

9

10

11

12

13

14

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General Controls

EN

4

T

U

N

E

123

465

79

MODE

CLOCK/

TIMER

0

8

DBBS

VOLUME

MUTE

STBY

RADIO BANDCD/MP3

DIRECT KEY-IN

PRESET

CD

RC

REMOTE

CONTROL

E.Q.

O.K.

PRESET

PRESET

Remote Control

STBY - Powers on/off the unit.
CD/MP3 - Selects CD or MP3 mode.
RADIO - Selects Radio mode.
BAND - Selects between FM and AM frequency.
MUTE - Mutes the unit.
DBBS - Turns digital bass boost system on/off
E.Q. - Selects among equalizer options.
PLA Y/PAUSE - Starts and pauses CD or MP3 playback.
STOP - Stops CD or MP3 playback.
TUNE / - Tunes down or up in radio frequency; skips back or

skips to next track for CD and MP3.

O.K. - Confirms setting.
PRESET / - Selects preset radio stations; works as navigation

keys to move up or down menus.

VOLUME +/- - Increases or decreases volume.
MODE - Selects among different Radio modes (Preset Add / Stereo (FM

only) / Auto Preset (FM only));
MP3 modes (Repeat / Intro / Folder) and
CD modes (Repeat / Intro / Shuffle / Program)

CLOCK/TIMER - Displays clock time; enters clock and timer setting mode.
DIRECT KEY -IN PRESET- selects disc track or radio preset stations

directly.

Display

CD Mode

Radio Mode

Repeat Mode

Intro Mode

Random
Playback

Timer On
Indicator

MP3 Bit Rate

Mute

FM Stereo

Program
Mode

Digital Bass
Boost System

Equalizer
Options

FM ST.
PROG.

REP . 1

ALL

FOLDER

INTRO

RADIO

CD

kbps

VOLUME

CLASSIC

CUSTOM

?

ROCK

POP

JAZZ

DBBS

MUTE

Volume

MP3 Disc Mode

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EN

Clock and Timer Setting

Setting Clock

1. Press and hold CLOCK SET until the clock and
timer settings show on the display

2. Press PRESET or to scroll the menu to
select Set Clock.

3. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit or
O.K. on the remote control to enter clock setting
menu. New Time hour will be flashing.

4. Press PRESET or to select hour .

5. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit or
O.K. on the remote control to move to minutes set­ting. The minutes digits will flash.

Press PREV. to move back to change the hour .

6. Press PRESET or to select minutes.

7. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote control to save settings and exit clock setting
mode.

TIPS:

• Press CLOCK SET while the power is on to
view current clock time.

• Press PREV. or NEXT when setting
clock to readjust hour or minutes.

Setting Timer-On Time

1. Press and hold CLOCK SET until the clock and
timer setting
menu show
on the dis­play

2. Press

PRESET

or to
scroll the menu to select Set Timer-On.

3. Press
SELECT or NEXT on the main unit or O.K. on
the remote to enter Timer On setting menu.

4. Press PRE-
SET or
to move up
and down
the Timer On
setting menu.

Set Clock
Set Timer-On

Set Timer-Off

Current TIme
12:00 AM
New Time

12:00 AM

Current TIme
12:00 AM
New Time

12:00 AM

**Timer-On**
Time : 12:00AM
Type : One Time

Timer : Disable

Set Clock
Set Timer-On

Set Timer-Off

Set Clock
Set Timer-On

Set Timer-Off

**Timer-On**
Time : 12:00AM
Type : One Time

Timer : Disable

Source : Radio
Volume :Lvl 12

**Timer-On**
Time : 12:00AM
Type : One Time

Timer : Enable

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Clock and Timer Setting

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5. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to enter the setting that you want to change.
The options within each setting are listed below.

Time : 12:00 AM/PM
The hour will flash after entering the time setting.

• Press PRESET or to adjust the hour .

• Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit or
O.K. on the remote to move to minutes setting.
Press PREV. to move back to adjust hour again.

• Press PRESET or to adjust minutes.

• Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote control to exit and save settings.

Type : One T ime / Daily
Timer : Disable / Enable
Source : Radio / CD

• Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to select options within Type, T imer and
Source categories.

Caution: Ensure the right radio frequency is tuned or
CD is loaded before turning off the power .

Volume : Lvl 0-32

• press PRESET or to adjust timer on
volume from 0 to 32.

Setting Timer-Off Time

1. Press and hold CLOCK SET until the clock and
timer setting menu show on the display

2. Press PRESET or to scroll the menu to
select Set Timer-Off.

3. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit or
O.K. on the remote to enter Timer Off setting
menu.

4. Press PRESET or to move up and down
the Timer Off setting menu.

5. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to enter the setting that you want to change.
The options within each setting are listed below.

Time : 12:00 AM/PM
The hour will flash after entering the time setting.

• Press PRESET or to adjust the hour.

• Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit or
O.K. on the remote to move to minutes setting.
Press PREV. to move back to adjust the hour .

• Press PRESET or to adjust minutes.

• Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to exit and save settings.

Type : One T ime / Daily
Timer : Disable / Enable

• Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to select options within Type and T imer.

Tips: To activate the Timer Off Time, it is
necessary to set the Timer to “Enable” in the
Timer Menu.

**Timer-Off**
Time : 12:00AM
Type : One Time

Timer : Disable

Set Clock
Set Timer-On

Set Timer-Off

Set Clock
Set Timer-On

Set Timer-Off

**Timer-Off**
Time : 12:00AM
Type : One Time

Timer : Disable

**Timer-Off**
Time : 12:00AM
Type : One Time

Timer : Enable

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Sound Features

Volume Contr ol

Press VOLUME + to increase volume and VOLUME -
to decrease volume.
Volume XX will show on the display while you are
adjusting volume. Minimum volume level is 0 and
maximum is 32.

The volume bars on the bottom of the display will
increase and decrease according to your adjustments.

Mute

Press MUTE on the remote control to silence the unit.

indicator will show on the bottom of the

display.

Digital Bass Boost System

Press DBBS/E.Q. on the main unit or DBBS on the
remote to turn on DBBS function.

will show on the bottom of the display.

Press again to turn off DBBS.

Equalizer Control

There are six choices of sound effects on the unit.
Flat Rock Pop Classic Jazz Custom

1. Press and hold DBBS/E.Q. on the main unit until
the E.Q. menu appears on the display.

2. Press PRESET or to move up and down the
E.Q. menu until the arrow points to the desired
effect.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to confirm your selection.
The icon of your selection will show on the bottom of
the display.

Tips: Press PREV. at anytime to exit E.Q.
menu.

Using Remote Control

Press E.Q. on the remote to directly access equalizer
options.

kbps

VOLUME

CLASSIC

CUSTOM

?

ROCK

POP

JAZZ

DBBS

MUTE

Jazz
Custom
Set Custom DSP

Flat
Rock
POP
Classic

Flat
Rock
POP
Classic

Volume 17

MUTE

DBBS

ROCK

POP

CLASSIC

JAZZ

CUSTOM

?

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Custom Equalizer Setting

1. Press and hold DBBS/E.Q. on the main unit until
E.Q. menu appears on the display or press and hold
DBBS on the remote.

If Custom EQ is selected, go to step 4.

2. Press PRESET or to move up or down
the menu until the arrow is pointing to Custom.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to select Custom EQ.

4. Press PRESET or to select Set Custom
DSP.

5. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit or
O.K. on the remote to enter custom setting.

6. Press PRESET or to select between Bass
and Treble.

7. Press SELECT on th e main unit or O.K. on the
remote to edit the setting. The number will be flash­ing.

8. Press PRESET or to adjust Bass or Treble
level. Minimum of -14 and Maximum of +14.

9. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to confirm settings.

10. Press PREV. to exit.

NOTE: The Custom Equalizer Setting must be
done under CUSTOM equalizer mode and not
adjusted in other equalizer modes (i.e. Flat,
Rock, Pop, Classic, or Jazz).

Flat
Rock
POP
Classic

Jazz
Custom
Set Custom DSP

Bass :

-1 dB

Treble :

-1 dB

Bass :

+14 dB

Treble :

-1 dB

Sound Features

Jazz
Custom
Set Custom DSP

CUSTOM

?

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Tuner

Enter Tuner Mode

Press FUNCTION/ once on the main unit when
the power is off to turn on the radio.

If the unit is on CD mode, press FUNCTION/
twice to select radio mode.

Using Remote Control

Simply press STBY to power on the unit and access
the radio mode directly or press RADIO if the unit is
in CD/MP3 mode.

A RADIO icon will show on the display .

Tuning to a Station

1. Press BAND to select between FM and AM.

Tips:

• Extend or reposition the antenna for better
FM reception.

• Move the unit for better AM reception.

2. Press TUNE F.REW or F.FWD to tune
to the station you want to listen to.

3. Press and hold TUNE F.REW or F.FWD
for auto search. Search will stop once a station is
found.

Manual Preset Setting

1. Tune to the frequency to be saved into preset
location.

2. Press MODE to show the radio preset options.

3. Press PRESET or to move up and
down the menu to select Preset Add.

4. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to show the next available preset memory
location.

5. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to confirm memory location.

To overwrite previously saved memory
locations

1. Follow steps 1-4 from Manual Preset Setting

2. Press PRESET to select previously set memo­ry locations.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to overwrite the previous setting.

NOTE: There are 30 preset memory locations in
tuner mode.

Tips: Press SELECT on the main unit or press
O.K. on the remote twice to store station in the
next preset memory location.

FM 105.00 MHz

Preset Add
Stereo ON
Auto Preset

FM 105.00 MHz

Preset 2?

FM 105.00 MHz
Preset 02

EN

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Tuner

Preset Memory Recall

1. Press PRESET or repeatedly to access
desired preset stations.

Tips: Use the DIRECT KEY-IN PRESET on the
remote to directly access the desired preset
station.

Auto Preset Stations (FM only)

1. Press MODE in tuner mode to view the tuner
menu

2. Press PRESET or to move up and down
the menu
until the
arrow is
pointing to
Auto
Preset.

3. Press
SELECT on

the main
unit or O.K. on the remote to enter Auto Preset.
By using Auto Preset, all the previously stored sta-

tions will be

erased.

The preset memory location will flash as search is in
progress for the next station to store.

Auto Preset
will stop
once all 30
preset sta­tions are
full or

when the frequency band ends.

NOTE: DO NOT press any key until auto-preset

search is
complete.

FM
Stereo

1. Press MODE in tuner mode to access the tuner
menu.

2. Press PRESET or to move up or down
the menu until the arrow points to Stereo ON.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote control to select between Stereo ON/ OFF.

4. Press PRESET or to move to the next
selection and save setting.

FM ST .will be displayed when Stereo mode is on.

Preset Add
Stereo ON
Auto Preset

Preset Add
Stereo ON
Auto Preset

Existing
Preset Stations
Will be Erased!

Preset Add
Stereo ON
Auto Preset

Preset Add
Stereo ON
Auto Preset

FM 88.00 MHz
Preset 3

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MP3 and CD Player

MP3 Recommendations

• Use .mp3 as the extension when converting audio files into MP3 for saving onto CD-R(W) or CD-ROM,
e.g. Rocky08.mp3. Do not use any other extension e.g. .doc, .pdf.

• Do not use the .mp3 extension for other text or non-audio data files as this may result in serious mal­function and harmful noise interference.

• Please do not burn your disc into different sessions. Files from the second session will not be played. It is

highly recommended that you create your CD by writing only once.

• Many common CD creator softwares can make files compatible for the system but do not forget to
finalize your disc after creation. This set cannot read DirectCD recordings.

•In order to get audio CD quality, you need to record your MP3 CD at 128 kbps. You can record up to 256

kbps. Beyond 256 kbps, the unit might not read the CD.

• Do not combine CD Audio and MP3 tracks onto a CD-R(W) or CD-ROM. The player will only
playback CD audio tracks from mixed CD formats.

Entering CD Mode

If the unit is powered off, press FUNCTION/ on
the main unit twice to enter CD mode.

If the unit is in Tuner mode, press FUNCTION/
once to enter CD mode.

Using the Remote Control

1. Press STBY to turn on the unit.

2. Press CD/MP3 to enter CD mode.

Inserting Disc

1. Press OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to open the CD
compartment door .

2. Insert the disc

3. Close the compartment door and press down
until it locks in place.

Wait while the CD is being read.

If the CD is a normal CD audio disc, the display will
show a CD icon.

If the CD is a MP3 audio disc, MP3 icon
will appear on the top of the display as
well as the CD icon.

If there is no disc on the disc tray, the following dis­play will be shown.

NOTE: If the disc has an error or if there is no
disc on the disc tray, the system will take a long
time for reading.

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OPEN
CLOSE

CDR / RW COMPATIBLE

D

B

B

S

/

E

.

Q

.

FUNCTION/

VOLUME

Reading CD
Please Wait...

EN

No Disc

Pls. Insert Disc

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Playing CD Discs

1. Press PLA Y/PAUSE to start playback. Press
again to pause playback.

2. Press PREV. to go back to the previous track or
press NEXT to go to the next track.

3. Press and hold PREV. or NEXT to search
the song.

4.Press VOLUME + or - to adjust listening level.

5. Press STOP to end playback.

Tips: To listen to CD through headphones, insert
your headphones into the PHONES jack on
the top of the player.

Repeat

1. Press
MODE to
view the CD
mode
menu.

2. Press PRESET or to move up or down the
menu until the arrow is pointing to the Repeat
option.

3. Press SELECT repeatedly on the main unit or O.K.
on the remote to select among the below repeat

options.

Repeat OFF - Turn off the repeat feature
Repeat Track- To repeat selected track. This display

will show “REP. 1”

Repeat Disc - To repeat entire disc. The display will

show “ALL REP.”

Sampling Tracks

Activating Intro will play the first 10 seconds of each
track on the disc.

1. Press
MODE to
view the CD
mode

menu.

2. Press PRESET or to move up or down the
menu until the arrow is pointing to the Intro option.

3. Press SELECT repeatedly on the main unit or O.K.
on the remote to select between Intro ON or Intro
OFF. INTRO will show on the display when Intro ON
is selected.

Shuffle

Enable
shuffle play
to random­ly play tracks on the disc.

1. Press MODE to view the CD mode menu.

2. Press PRESET or to move up or down the
menu until the arrow is pointing to the Shuffle
option.

Track 01
00:01

Volume 12

Repeat OFF
Intro OFF
Shuffle OFF
Program

Repeat OFF
Intro OFF
Shuffle OFF
Program

Repeat OFF
Intro OFF
Shuffle OFF
Program

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Program

1. Press MODE to view CD menu.

2. Press PRESET or until the arrow is
pointing at Program.

3. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit or
O.K. on the remote to enter Program menu.

4. Press PRESET or until the arrow is
pointing to Program Add.

5. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit or
O.K. on the remote to add tracks to the program.

6. press SELECT to activate the line. “--” will flash as
you select track.

7. Press PRESET or to select track for
program location.

8. Press SELECT to save setting. The arrow will auto­matically move to the next available program loca­tion.

9. Repeat steps 6-8 to add more tracks to the program
list.

10. Press PLA Y to begin playing program.

Note: PROG. Icon will show on the display when
editing or playing Program.

There are 32 program memory locations available.

Edit Program

1. Follow steps 1-5 from “PROGRAM” above

2. Press PRESET or to scroll through the
program list to the memory location you wish to edit.

4. Press Select to activate the line.

5. Press PRESET or to select the new
track for the location.

6. Press SELECT to save new setting.

7. Press PLA Y to being playing new program.

Delete Program

1. Follow steps 1-3 from “PROGRAM” above.

2. Press PRESET or to select Program
Delete.

3. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit or
O.K. on the remote to enter program list.

4. Press PRESET or to select memory loca­tion you want to delete.

5. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K on the
remote and the memory location will be cleared. The
track stored in the next memory location will move up
to fill the empty location.

6. Press PLA Y to start playing new program.

Repeat OFF
Intro OFF
Shuffle OFF
Program

Program Add
Program Delete

PR01 TRACK 03
PR02 TRACK 05
PR03 TRACK 10
PR 04 TRACK 07

PR01 TRACK -­PR02 TRACK -­PR03 TRACK -­PR 04 TRACK --

Program Add
Program Delete

PR01 TRACK 03
PR02 TRACK 10
PR03 TRACK 07
PR 04 TRACK --

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MP3 and CD Playback

MP3 Audio CD

When a MP3 audio disc is read, the title of
the folder or the song name in the home
directory will show on the display.

“\” will indicate the title is a folder.

Main Navigation Keys

PRESET or - to scroll up or down

within a directory.

PREV. - to return to the previous folder
NEXT - to enter into a selected folder
STOP - to return directly to the home

directory.

NOTE: Must be in STOP mode to view the
list of files and folders.

\ Folder 1
\ Folder 2
Track 1
Track 2

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MP3 and CD Playback

File / Folder Mode

Folder – files are placed into their appropriate folder.
File – all files on the MP3 disc will be arranged alpha-

betically.

1. In STOP mode, press MODE to view MP3 menu.

2. Press PRESET or to select File mode/Folder
mode depending on your current active setting. For
example, if the current setting is at Folder mode, the
following screen will appear .

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to switch to File or Folder mode options. The
display will show files rearranged to the mode
selected.

4. Press PRESET or to select other fea­tures in MP3 menu or press PREV. to exit the
menu.

NOTE: Only selected folder will be played in
Folder Mode. T o play all files on MP3 disc, File
Mode must be selected.

Playing MP3 Disc

1. Press PLA Y/PAUSE to start playback. Press
again to pause playback.
The file bit rate will be displayed on the right side
during playback . Bit rates are usually 96,
128,192 or 256 kbps. The display will also toggle
between showing the Artist and Album name.

2. Press PREV . to go back to the previous track
or press NEXT to go to the next track.

3. Press and hold PREV. or NEXT to search
the song.

4.Press VOLUME + or - to adjust listening level.

5. Press STOP to end playback.

Repeat MP3

1. Press MODE to view MP3 menu.

2. Press PRESET or to select Repeat menu if
the arrow is not pointing the repeat option.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on the
remote to toggle between repeat options.
Repeat Off
Repeat Track – REP.1
Repeat Disc - REP. ALL (File mode only)
Repeat Folder - REP FOLDER (Folder mode only)

4. Press PRESET or to select other
features in MP3 menu or press PREV. to exit the

menu.

Intro MP3

1. Press MODE to view MP3 menu.

2. Press PRESET or to select Intro menu.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K on the

remote to select between Intro On/ off.

4. Press PRESET or to select other
features in MP3 menu or press PREV. to exit the

menu.

Repeat OFF
Intro OFF
Folder Mode

Repeat OFF
Intro OFF
Folder Mode

Track 1
Track 2
Track 3
Track 4

Track 1
00:01
Artist:
ABCD

Repeat OFF
Intro OFF
Folder Mode

Repeat Off
Intro Off
Folder Mode

NOTE: Shuffle and Program are not available for
MP3 CD Playback.

kbps

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Troubleshooting Tips

Disconnect the audio system from the power source
before performing any maintenance.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.

CD Player

CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must
be opened by only a qualified technician.

Problem

CD button
will not
respond,

Remote
control
does not
work

Cannot play
MP3 disc

Solution

Switch to another function and then back to
CD.

Check that the batteries are properly installed.
Replace weak batteries.
Check the system is plugged into power source.
Point the remote directly at the system’s front
panel.
Move closer to the system.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and
the system.

Clean the disc.
Make sure files are saved under .mp3
extention. e.g. Rocky08.mp3
Check that the recorded bit rate is within
96kbps and 256kbps.
Make sure all files are burned in one
session.

Solution

Check power cord for a secure connection.
Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug
into power source again.
Check the outlet by plugging in another device.

Increase the volume setting.
Check that you have selected the appropriate
function: CD, Tuner.
Make sure mute is off.

Move antenna for FM reception or rotate unit
for better AM reception.
Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as
hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluores­cent lights.

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.
Use CD lens cleaner .
Clean the disc.

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.

Problem

System
doesn’t
turn on

No sound

Poor radio
reception

CD does
not play

CD sound
skips

Maintenance

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More 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 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.
Prevent damage to this product, set switch for proper
voltage.

• 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 and
splashing.

Important Battery Information

• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not
use your remote control 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 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.

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.

• Y ou 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.

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

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.

• 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. T o 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.

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 which it is
not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by
Thomson multimedia.

Technical Specification

Power supply: 120V~60Hz
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):
Unit size - 215 x 500 x 252
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 20Hz to 20 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the bottom of the set.

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given
as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide
the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any
improvement or modification without prior notice. The English ver­sion serves as the final reference on all products and operational
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

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Limited Warranty (For US)

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 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.)

What we will do:

• 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.

How to make a warranty claim:

• 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:

Thomson multimedia Inc.
Product Exchange Centre,
11721 B Alameda Ave,
Socorro, TX 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.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Y our 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.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Limited Warranty (For Canada)

Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing 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:
Thomson multimedia Ltd.
6200 Edwards Blvd.,
Mississauga, Ontario,
L5T 2V7
Canada

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 multimedia Ltd.
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

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