RCA RCD147 User Manual

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.

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

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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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE

SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

OR ELECTRICAL

Contents

FCC information

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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

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

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.

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General Controls

Top View

OFF /ON

Front View

Remote Control

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.

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General Controls

Remote Control Battery

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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.

Display

FM stereo
signal is
detected.

FM Radio Bands

Preset EQ settings
Rock, Jazz, Pop,
Classic, Flat

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.

Repeat mode

- REPEAT - repeat whole disc

- flashing REPEAT - repeat
current track

Random
playback

- Volume level when
adjusting volume

In CD mode

- Track number (shows
during disc playback)

- Program location

In Tuner mode

- Preset location

Tuner
frequency unit

- AM / PM indicator

- AM Radio Band

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Showing clock, date, elapsed/
remaining playback time,
radio frequency, preset tuner
station, etc.

Digital Bass
Boost System

Settings

Setting Clock

1. Press SET when clock time is shown on
display.

The Hour digits flash.

TipTip

Tip:

TipTip

If you are in CD or tuner mode,

CD REMAIN/CLOCK CD REMAIN/CLOCK

press

CD REMAIN/CLOCK until

CD REMAIN/CLOCK CD REMAIN/CLOCK

clock time is displayed.

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.

NoteNote

Note:

NoteNote

Clock time in 12 (AM/PM) hour
format.

Setting the Date

1. Press CD REMAIN / CLOCK repeatedly
until the date is showing on the display.

Year

Month Day

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 de­selection.

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.

NoteNote

Note:

NoteNote

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.

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