RCA RCD122 User Manual

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RCD122

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.

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ADVARSEL!

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBR

YDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.

UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

VORSICHT!

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS–
VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!

CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

ATTENTION –

RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE
DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE
LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

VARNING–

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

VARO !

AVAT TAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUS OHITETT

AESSA

OLET AL

TTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE.

LASERSÄTEIL YLLE ÄLÄ KA TSO SÄTEESEEN.

Safety Information

FOR UNITED KINGDOM VERSION ONLY

CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER SOCKET

POWER SUPPLY 230V ~ 50 Hz. It must not be connected to D.C. mains.
Note: The mains lead of the sets is fitted with a moulded plug. If the mains sockets are not
compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below. The
moulded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safely.
Do NOT under any circumstances plug the severed plug into any mains socket as this could
result in electric shock.
Important: If the plug is removed rewire the new plug as follows:
The wires in the mains plug are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE = NEUTRAL / BROWN = LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or coloured red.

Do NOT make any connection to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E
or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
A fused plug must be fitted with a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and fuse
covers must be always be securely replaced. If your set does not work, the fuse may be blown.

Information

CAUTION!

Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to
beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must be opened
only by qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused
by the laser beam.
LASER λ = 780nm, P max=5 mW

Rating Information : At the bottom of the unit.
This unit complies with the existing requirements.

Please respect the environment!
Before throwing any batteries away,
consult your distributor who may be able
to take them back for specific recycling.

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.

In accordance with the rating plate of the
unit, this unit complies with current
standards concerning electrical safety and
electromagnetic compatibility.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APP

AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPP

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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 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 004-000-00345-4
when ordering copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter
J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.

Technical Information

Product:: Portable CD Radio Cassette Recorder with Digital
Tuner
Brand: RCA
Model: RCD122

Electrical Consumption

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: RCD122 - XX Watts

IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México,
S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

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.
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

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.

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Contents

FCC information / Safety Information

Before you begin ................................. 1

General controls ...................................2

Display ................................................... 3

Settings .................................................. 4

Radio ..................................................... 5

Before you begin

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.

Note: Look in the battery compartment to find
the AC power cord.

Battery Power

You can insert 6 D-sized
alkaline batteries (not
supplied) and you can
take your stereo just
about anywhere. 3
“AA” batteries (not
supplied) are needed to
keep radio station
memory. Open the
battery compartment
door on the back of the
unit by pressing down on the arrow 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.

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IMPORTANT: 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.

CD Player ............................................... 6

Troubleshooting tips ............................ 7

Maintenance ......................................... 8

More Information................................. 9

Limited Warranty (For U.S.) ............... 10

Limited Warranty (For Canada) ........ 12

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General controls

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Standby / On – press to turn on unit or go to standby.
CD – select to CD function.
DIGITAL VOLUME – increases or decreases output volume.
clock / cd remain – selects between displaying track elapse time and CD remain time during CD

playback; displays clock time, date in CD or radio mode
track / tune (min / hour ) – In CD mode - searches / skips to the next track or back to the

previous track; In tuner mode - tunes up or down radio frequency; In clock and date setting mode ­move forward or backward when setting time and date.

set – In CD mode - enters program mode; In tuner mode - sets radio preset channels; enters clock
and date setting mode.

repeat / preset up – In CD mode - selects repeat options (repeats 1 track / repeat disc); In tuner
mode - accesses preset radio channels.

SHUFFLE – plays CD tracks randomly.
BASS BOOST – turns on/ off digital bass boost system.
E.Q. PRESET – selects among sound effects (Flat / Jazz / Pop / Rock / Classic).
RADIO / band – selects to radio function or selects between AM and FM band.
OPEN – opens the CD compartment door.
play / pause – starts or pauses CD play.
stop – stops CD playback.
CLOSE – push to close the disc compartment door.

Main Unit

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