RCA RCD147 Manual

4 (1)

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 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 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 with Digital Radio

Brand: RCA

Model: RCD147

Electrical Consumption

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz

Power Consumption: 18 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 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 ARROW-

HEAD 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 USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-

SIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

Contents

FCC information

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

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

Remote Control Battery

Installation ................................................. 3

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

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

Setting Clock .............................................. 4

Setting the Date ........................................ 4

Volume Control ......................................... 4

Boosting Bass ............................................. 4

Preset Equalizer Curves ............................. 4

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

Tuning to a Station ................................... 5

Setting Preset Manually ............................ 5

Auto Preset ................................................ 5

Using Preset ............................................... 5

Before you begin

Note: Look in the battery compartment to

find the AC power cord.

AC Power (For North America)

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 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.

1. Open the battery compartment door (located

at the bottom of the unit) by pushing the tab

in the direction of the arrow and then lifting

the door open and off the cabinet.

2. Before inserting the batteries, observe the

polarities (that is, + and -) of the battery,

then relate the polarities to the engraved

diagram on the battery compartment door.

Now insert the batteries.

3. After installation of the batteries, the lid to

cover the batteries. Lightly push it close with

a snap.

Note that the AC line cord must be

unplugged from the jack on the back of

the unit to operate on batteries.

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

Notes on CD-R/RW .................................... 6

Loading Disc ............................................... 6

Playback ..................................................... 6

Skip/Search ................................................. 6

Pause Playback ........................................... 6

Stop Playback ............................................. 6

Clock/CD Remain ....................................... 6

Play Mode .................................................. 7

Programming ............................................. 7

Exit Program Mode ................................... 7

Clearing Program List ............................... 7

Displaying the Program List ..................... 7

Troubleshooting tips .............................. 8

Maintenance ........................................... 9

More Information ................................ 10

U.S. Limited Warranty ......................... 11

Canadian Warranty .............................. 13

Top View

Front View

Remote Control

General Controls

ON / STANDBY – Press to turn on the unit or

go to standby.

VOLUME - / VOLUME + – Increases or

decreases output volume.

BASS BOOST (DBBS on the remote

control) – Turns on/ off digital bass boost

system.

CD – Selects CD function.

PLAY MODE / PRESET UP / – In CD mode -

Selects repeat and random playback options

(repeats 1 track / repeat disc / random

playback); In tuner mode - accesses the next

preset radio channels.

RADIO/BAND – Selects radio function or selects

between AM and FM band.

SOUND EQUALIZER – Selects among

sound effects (Flat / Jazz / Pop / Rock / Classic).

CD REMAIN / CLOCK – Selects between

displaying track elapse time and CD remain

time during CD playback; displays clock time,

date in CD or radio mode

OPEN – opens the CD compartment door.

STOP – Stops CD playback.

TUNE DOWN / BACK - In CD mode -

searches backwards through tracks, skips to the

previous track. In Tuner mode - Tunes down

radio frequency; In clock and date setting mode

- moves backwards when setting time and date.

TUNE UP / NEXT - In CD mode - searches

forwards through track, skips to the next track.

In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency; In

clock and date setting mode - moves forward

when setting time and date.

PLAY / PAUSE – Starts or pauses CD play.

SET – In CD mode - enters program mode; In

tuner mode - sets radio preset channels; enters

clock and date setting mode.

POWER BOOST – Toggles the power boost

function on or off.

OFF /ON

- Volume level when

adjusting volume

In CD mode

- Track number (shows

during disc playback)

- Program location

In Tuner mode

- Preset location

Random

playback

Repeat mode

- REPEAT - repeat whole disc

- flashing REPEAT - repeat

current track

FM stereo

signal is

detected.

- AM / PM indicator

- AM Radio Band

Digital Bass

Boost System

Showing clock, date, elapsed/

remaining playback time,

radio frequency, preset tuner

station, etc.

Preset EQ settings

Rock, Jazz, Pop,

Classic, Flat

Tuner

frequency unit

FM Radio Bands

General Controls

Remote Control Battery

Installation

The remote control must be inserted with 2

“AAA” or “UM-4” or “R03” batteries prior to

use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct

installation.

1. Remove the battery compartment door

(located at the back of the remote control)

by pushing the door in the direction of the

arrow marked OPEN and lifting it off the

cabinet.

2. Before inserting the batteries, observe the

polarities (that is, + and -) of the battery,

then relate the polarities to the engraved

diagram inside the battery compartment.

Now insert the batteries.

3. After installation of the batteries, replace

and fit the battery compartment door to

cover the batteries. Lightly push it close

with a snap.

Display

Settings

Setting Clock

1. Press SET when clock time is shown on

display.

The Hour digits flash.

2. Press TUNE DOWN/BACK or TUNE UP/

NEXT to set the hour.

3. Press SET to shift to minute digits.

4. Press TUNE DOWN/BACK or TUNE UP/

NEXT to set minutes.

5. Press SET to confirm settings.

Setting the Date

1. Press CD REMAIN / CLOCK repeatedly

until the date is showing on the display.

2. Press SET . The year digits flash.

3. Press TUNE DOWN/BACK or TUNE UP/

NEXT to set the year.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month and

day.

5. Press SET to confirm settings.

Volume Control

Press VOLUME + / - on the main unit to adjust

volume.

Boosting the Bass

Press BASS BOOST on the main unit or

DBBS on the remote control to turn on the

digital bass boost system. Press again for de-

selection.

Preset Equalizer Curves

Press the SOUND EQUALIZER button to

toggle among the different sound effects.

FLAT,

ROCK,

JAZZ,

POP,

CLASS.

Boosting the Power

Slide POWER BOOST knob to “ON” position on

the main unit to activate the power boost

function which will enhance the output power

of the unit.

Year

Month Day

NoteNote

Note:

Clock time in 12 (AM/PM) hour

format.

TipTip

Tip:

If you are in CD or tuner mode,

press

CD REMAIN/CLOCK CD REMAIN/CLOCK

CD REMAIN/CLOCK until

clock time is displayed.

NoteNote

Note:

When the POWER BOOST

function is activated, the unit will

consume more power than normal operation.

Thus the batteries life might be shortened

when using DC power.

+ 9 hidden pages