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RCA RP-7983, RP-7984 User Manual

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USER‘S GUIDE
RP-7983/RP-7984
PORTABLE STEREO SYSTEM
Important Information Required by Federal Communications Commission Concerning Radio Frequency Interference
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
Precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Never operate this product with the cabinet removed. Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained service technician.
Important Battery Information
• If you’re not going to use your player for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries because they can leak and damage the unit.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, 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.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained service 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 traditional record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe when operated according to directions.
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.
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. RP-7983B/RP-7984A
Date of Purchase ________________
Place of Purchase _______________
Serial No. _______________________
WARNING:
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT FIRE
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW­HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
Where to Start
Owning an RCA portable stereo system is like having a component stereo that you can take with you just about anywhere, giving you flexibility and convenience (not to mention great sound).
Looking for a Good Read?
You won’t find this instruction book on the best seller list, but it does contain a lot of information that you should know before using your portable stereo.
I know that you want to use your stereo, not read about it, but you really should read the section, “First Things First,” to make sure you get it hooked up correctly; then, as you have time, you can read about all of the great features of this stereo.
If you have any questions, be sure to check the Troubleshooting Tips section, the Index, or the Table of Contents to help you find the answer.
Table of Contents
Two Products
One User’s Guide
RP-7983 – no remote RP-7984 – with remote
This instruction book covers two different models. Please note the model number of your unit; the RP-7984 has a remote control and the RP-7983 doesn’t have one. If you have a remote control, please read the Remote Control section on page 11.
First Things First ...................................................2
Powering Up ........................................................................... 2
Speaker Hookup .................................................................... 2
headphones ........................................................................... 3
antennas ................................................................................. 3
General Controls ............................................................... 3
the display .............................................................................. 4
Using the Radio...................................................... 5
Using the CD Player .............................................. 6
Loading and Playing Discs .............................................7
Shuffling Play Order ......................................................... 7
Repeating Play Order .........................................................7
Programming Play Order .............................................. 8
Using the Cassette Deck ...................................... 9
Playing Cassette Tapes ...................................................... 9
Recording on Cassette Tapes ...................................... 10
The Remote control (RP-7984 Only) ............. 11
Care and Maintenance .................................... 13
Troubleshooting Tips ....................................... 14
Index ......................................................................... 15
WARRANTY ............................................................... 16
First Things First
TUNING
CD
RADIO
TAPE
PHONES
BAND SEEK/SCAN FM MONO
OPEN
PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME
SHUFFLE REPEATPROGRAM STOP
TRACK/ SEARCH
TUNER PRESETS 12345
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
M
D
igital
E
Q
VOLUME
PRESET
VOCALJAZZ
FLATROCK
SCAN
SEEK
PLAY
TRACK
PROGRAM
TAPE
REPEAT1
STEREO
SHUFFLE
MUTE
CD
PAUSEALL kHz MHzFMAM
MW
RADIO
RECORD PLAY REWIND F FORWARD STOP/
EJECT
PAUSE
Before you start, you to need to know a couple of things.
Powering Up
This portable stereo operates on battery or AC power.
Battery Power
Insert 8 D-sized alkaline batteries into the battery compartment as shown the back of the main unit, and you can take your stereo just about anywhere.
AC Power
Plug the power supply cord into the AC power jack on the back of the unit and into an AC power outlet that accepts the polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
VOL
MUTE
VOL
POWER
DIG EQ
FUNCTION
CUST EQ
PRESET
BAND
SEEK•SCAN
TRACK•TUNE
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
STOP
PLAY•PAUSE
Remote Control RP-7984 ONLY
AC power supply cord
Speaker Hookup
To speaker terminals on main cabinet back:
1. Press down on the tab␣ to open the red terminal and insert the red wire (+) into the terminal.
2. Press down on the tab␣ to open the black terminal and insert the black wire (–) into the terminal.
3. Ensure left speaker wires are connected to left speaker terminal and right speaker wires are connected to right speaker terminal.
Detaching the Speakers from main unit
1. Disconnect the speaker wires from the main cabinet terminals.
2. Press on the tab securing the speaker to the base unit and then slide the speaker up until it comes off of the unit.
3. Reattach the speaker wires to main cabinet speaker terminal as described in “Speaker Hookup.”
Attaching Speakers to the main cabinet
1. Slide the speaker down the side rail on cabinet side.
2. Speaker release tab locks in place.
2
RIGHT SPEAKER
+
–
LEFT SPEAKER
–+
Black wires
WARNING:
Be sure to follow the speaker hookup instructions carefully; the system can be damaged if speakers are improperly connected.
TUNING
DISC
RADIO
TAPE
PHONES
BAND SEEK/SCAN FM MONO
OPEN
PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME
SHUFFLE REPEAT PROGRAM STOP
TRACK/ SEARCH
TUNER PRESETS 12345
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
M
D
igital
E
Q
VOLUME
PRESET
VOCALJAZZ
FLATROCK
SCAN
SEEK
PLAY
TRACK
PROGRAM
TAPE
REPEAT1
STEREO
SHUFFLE
MUTE
CD
PAUSEALL
kHz
MHz
FM
AM
MW
RADIO
Headphones
To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the 3.5 mm PHONES jack on the front of the unit. Make sure that you turn down the volume before you put on the headphones; then increase the volume to the desired level after they are in place.
Antennas
Since the AM antenna is built in; adjusting the position of the unit may help AM reception.
The FM whip antenna on the back of the unit can be extended and rotated for better FM reception.
Power light
General Controls
You’ve chosen a power source and hooked up the speakers. Now you need to know about the buttons and controls that are common to all components of the stereo: the radio, tape deck and CD player.
Power Button
Press the POWER button to turn on the unit (the POWER light on the front of the unit comes on). The display activates and the system begins operating from the last sound source used—the radio, the tape deck, or the CD player.
Function Control
Press the Function Control to choose the function you want to use: RADIO, DISC, or TAPE. Your selection is reflected in the display.
Volume
Press VOLUME + (up) or – (down) to increase or decrease the volume level.
preset Digital EQ
The Digital EQ button controls the preset equalizer settings. The display always shows the current preset EQ setting. Keep pressing and releasing the Digital EQ button until the preset setting you want (ROCK, JAZZ, VOCAL, or FLAT) appears in the display.
Function Control
Power button
Display
Volume control
Digital EQ
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The Liquid crystal Display
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
STEREO
SHUFFLE
PAUSEALL
PLAY
PROGRAM
REPEAT1
CD
TAPE
TRACK
PRESET
MUTE
VOLUME
TUNING
BAND SEEK/SCAN FM MONO
TUNER PRESETS 12345
SHUFFLE REPEAT PROGRAM STOP
M
FM AM
MW
SEEK SCAN
RADIO
PLAY/PAUSE
kHz MHz
RADIO
VOCALJAZZ
FLATROCK
D
TRACK/ SEARCH
PHONES
igital
E
Q
DISC
TAPE
OPEN
VOLUME
Don’t Worry...It Won’t Bite
So you think the display looks intimidating. Don’t worry, you won’t see all of this stuff at the same time—you’ll only see what you need to see.
Note: the display is back lit for model RP-7984 only.
TRACK
Mute indicator
Number indicator for:
• Preset radio stations
• Track
MUTE
Function indicator
RADIO
CD
TAPE
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
PRESET
VOLUME
Radio Band indicator
CD Mode indicators
PROGRAM
FM
AM
SEEK
SCAN
SEEK/SCAN indicator
FLAT ROCK
PLAY
PAUSEALL
kHz
MHz
STEREO
VOCAL JAZZ
Tuner indicator:
• Radio station
• CD playing time
• Display Messages
• Custom EQ band (RP-7984). See page 12.
FM Stereo indicator
Digital EQ indicator
• Volume level
• Custom EQ level (RP-7984). See page 12.
The following list of display information is presented in alphabetical order and corresponds to the items in the preceding graphic.
CD Mode Indicators: Show the current CD function mode. Digital EQ Indicator: Shows which preset option you have chosen
(ROCK, JAZZ, VOCAL, or FLAT). FM Stereo Indicator: Displayed when you are receiving stations in FM Stereo mode. (The station must be
broadcasting in stereo as well.)
Function Indicator: Shows the current function (RADIO, DISC, or TAPE). Mute: Displayed when you press MUTE on remote control (RP-7984 only) or when you set volume control
on the unit to 00 position. Number Indicator: Depending on the current mode, shows the preset number for radio stations, the
track number of a CD, or displays the volume setting when adjusting the volume or custom EQ levels (RP­7984 only).
Radio Band Indicator: Shows the current radio band. SEEK/SCAN Indicator: SEEK or SCAN is displayed depending on which method of radio tuning you are
using. Tuner Indicator: Shows information such as radio station frequency, CD playing time, and display
messages.
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Using the Radio
Not only does the digital tuner help you tune in radio stations more easily, it also lets you preset as many as five AM and five FM radio stations for easy access.
Tuning In Radio Stations
After you choose the radio feature by pressing RADIO on the Function Control, you can do the following:
• Press the BAND button to change the radio band to AM or FM.
• Press the TUNING buttons to change the radio station.
• To turn on the Seek feature, which locates the next station, press and quickly release the SEEK/SCAN button.
• To turn on the Scan feature which searches for stations, press and momentarily hold the SEEK/SCAN button before releasing it. When a station is found, the Scan feature allows you to listen for a few seconds and then moves to the next station. When you find a station you like, press the SEEK/SCAN button again to choose that station.
• Press the FM/MONO button to listen to FM stations in either mono or stereo (STEREO appears in the display when listening to FM stereo).
Note that AM stations are broadcast in mono only and that the FM radio station must be transmitting in stereo for you to receive it in stereo.
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
RADIO
TUNING
BAND SEEK/SCAN FM MONO
TUNER PRESETS 1
3
2
4
PRESET
FM
D
RADIO
5
M
igital
DISC
TAPE
MHz
STEREO
E
Q
Playing Hide and Seek
Sometimes the Seek and Scan features might not locate an available station because the signal is not strong enough. If you know the frequency of the station you’re looking for, you might want to use the TUNING buttons instead.
Storing Radio Stations in Memory
Preset up to five AM and five FM stations for easy access.
1. Choose the radio band and station.
2. Press (the Memory Preset button). The PRESET
3. Press one of the five TUNER PRESETS buttons to store the
Recalling Preset Stations
1. Choose the radio band (AM or FM).
2. Press the appropriate TUNER PRESETS button (the
M
indicator and the station frequency blink in the display.
radio station frequency in that preset location.
PRESET number appears in the display).
Weak Reception?
If the reception of an FM station transmitting in stereo is weak, the STEREO indicator might fade in and out. Adjusting the FM whip antenna can help. If not, changing from FM Stereo to FM Mono might improve reception (just remember that you’ll no longer be listening in stereo).
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Using the CD Player
Y
DISC
RADIO
TAPE
OPEN
PLAY/PAUSE
SHUFFLE REPEAT PROGRAM STOP
TRACK/
SEARCH
Combined with features such as Shuffle, Repeat, and Programmed play, you have lots of options for playing CDs.
Knowing Your Buttons
The following buttons are used for basic CD operation: PLAY/PAUSE — This button works as a toggle switch:
press to begin play, press again to pause play.
Look for this Logo
You can play 3" and 5" compact discs that have this logo.
TRACK/SEARCH
and
• In Stop mode— Press to move to the beginning of the preceding or following track.
• In Play or Pause mode — Press and release to move to the beginning of the preceding or following track. Press and hold to search within a track.
STOP — Press to stop play.
The Display
When the power is on, the display tells you what’s going on with your system. (See “Display” section, page 4)
CD Display Messages
The following messages appear in the display to tell you what the CD player is doing:
Message Meaning
DISC (CD) function is active. (Note: is an icon)
CD drawer is in (closed).
CD drawer is out (open).
No disc is in the tray or the disc is damaged or unreadable.
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLEALL
PLA
No tracks are programmed (applies to Program mode).
Program is full (applies to Program mode). This is displayed for three seconds when the last track is
programmed.
Program has been cleared (erased) from memory (applies to Program mode).
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Reading CD’s table of contents (how many tracks it has and the total time for the disc). This information is displayed in Stop mode.
Loading and Playing CDs
PLAY
TRACK
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
CD
PAUSEALL
VOCAL
TRACK
REPEAT
1
VOCAL
CD
ALL
TRACK
REPEAT
1
VOCAL
CD
ALL
1. Select the CD function by pressing DISC on the Function Control.
2. Press the OPEN button to open the CD drawer.
3. Place a CD into the tray with the label facing up.
4. Press the OPEN button again to close the CD drawer.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin play.
6. Press STOP to stop disc play.
The current track number and the elapsed time of the track appear in the display while the track is playing.
Play mode indicator
Shuffle mode indicator
Shuffling Play Order
Turning on the Shuffle feature causes the tracks to play in a random order.
• Press the SHUFFLE button to start random track play. (The Shuffle mode indicator appears in the display while the feature is active.)
• Press the SHUFFLE button a second time to turn off the feature.
Repeating Play Order
Use the REPEAT button to repeat one track or an entire CD.
• Press the REPEAT button once to repeat the current track (REPEAT 1 appears in the display).
• Press REPEAT a second time to repeat all tracks (REPEAT ALL appears in the display).
• Press REPEAT a third time to turn off the feature.
In Shuffle mode:
• Press the REPEAT button once to repeat the current track (REPEAT 1 appears in the display).
• Press REPEAT a second time to repeat all tracks in a different shuffle order (REPEAT ALL appears in the display).
• Press REPEAT a third time to turn off the feature.
In Program mode:
• Press the REPEAT button once to repeat the current track (REPEAT 1 appears in the display).
• Press REPEAT a second time to repeat the program (REPEAT ALL appears in the display).
• Press REPEAT a third time to turn off the feature.
CD
SHUFFLE
TRACK
PLAY
VOCAL
You Can’t Shuffle a Program
The Shuffle feature is not available during Program mode. If you press SHUFFLE while in Program mode, the CD player will exit the program and start “shuffling” (playing tracks in random order).
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PLAY
TRACK
PROGRAM
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
CD
PAUSEALL
PLAY
TRACK
PROGRAM
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
CD
ALL
PLAY
TRACK
PROGRAM
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
CD
ALL
PLAY
TRACK
PROGRAM
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
CD
ALL
Programming Play Order
1. Press the PROGRAM button to enter Program mode.
• - - Pr:01 appears in the display indicating that this is the first programmed track.
2. Press TRACK/SEARCH or to choose a track. (PROGRAM begins flashing in the display.)
3. Press PROGRAM to save the track in the program memory. (PROGRAM stops flashing in the display.)
4. Repeat steps 2-4 above to program up to 20 tracks.
• Pr FuLL appears in the display for three seconds
when the program is full; then the first program is displayed.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin programmed play.
6. To stop playing the current programmed track, press STOP once.
7. To delete a program, press and hold the PROGRAM button until Pr CLr appears in the display. This deletes the program, but does not exit you from program mode.
8. To exit program mode, press STOP twice.
Program mode indicator
Track number Program number
What’s Program Mode?
Pressing the PROGRAM button puts you into Program mode (PROGRAM appears at the top of the display). In this mode, you can program tracks, edit the program, or you can play tracks you’ve already programmed.
Editing the Program
To edit a program, the unit must be stopped and in Program mode.
1. Press PROGRAM to move to the next program number until you get to the programmed track you want to change (Track 7, Program 01 in the example to the right).
2. Press TRACK/SEARCH or to choose a track (Track 10 in the example to the right)
3. Press PROGRAM to change the current programmed track to the one you just selected. (Track 7 is changed to track 10 in the example to the right.)
Clearing the Program
To clear the program from memory, press and hold the PROGRAM button. Pr CLr appears in the display.
Note: The program will also be cleared from memory if you turn off the unit or press OPEN to open the CD drawer.
Track 7 is the first programmed track
Track 10 replaces Track 7 as the first programmed track.
You can clear a program from memory by pressing and holding the PROGRAM button until Pr CLr appears in the display.
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Using the Cassette tape player
RECORD PLAY REWIND F FORWARD STOP/EJECT PAUSE
Understanding the Buttons
If you know what each button does, it’s easy to figure out how to operate the tape deck. RECORD — Press to record from the radio or the CD player. PLAY — Press to play a cassette. REWIND — From stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the beginning.
F. FORWARD — From stop mode, press to advance the tape toward the end. STOP/EJECT — Press to stop current tape activity, or to open the cassette compartment door when no
buttons are active. PAUSE — Press to interrupt tape play or record mode. Press a second time to resume tape play or tape
record mode.
Playing Cassette Tapes
1. Press TAPE on the Function Control.
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door.
3. Insert a cassette tape into the door with the top of the tape going in first.
4. Close the door securely.
5. Press REWIND or F. FORWARD to move tape to the desired starting point.
6. Press PLAY to begin playing the tape.
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Recording on Cassette Tapes
A
A
A
60
A
You can record programs from the radio or the CD player. Just set up the system to use whichever option you choose, and then record it. For best results, use normal bias cassette tapes.
Recording from the Radio
1. Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck.
2. Choose the RADIO function and select a radio station.
3. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
4. Press STOP/EJECT to end recording.
Pause for a Moment
Using the PAUSE button on the cassette deck instead of the STOP button to momentarily interrupt recording gives you a much cleaner sounding recording when you play it back later.
Recording from the Cd player
1. Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck.
2. Choose the DISC function.
3. Insert the CD you want to record. You can start with any track on a disc (or you can create a program to record).
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the CD player twice (to begin and pause disc play).
5. Press the RECORD button on the cassette deck to begin recording.
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the CD player.
Erase Protection
When you record new material, the cassette deck records over whatever is on a tape. To protect a tape from accidental erasure, break off one or both plastic tabs (one for each tape side) on the top of the cassette tape. If you decide later to record on the tape, seal the hole with a piece of cellophane tape.
Quit Slacking
A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches on the tape, or worse yet, the tape could break. If you notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it.
A
We’re on the Level
The built-in Automatic Level Control automatically sets the input level for optimum recording sound. You can listen to, and even adjust the volume setting without affecting the quality of the recording.
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2X AA 1.5V
MADE IN CHINA
OPEN
2X AAA 1.5V
MADE IN CHINA
PLAY•PAUSE
STOP
SHUFFLE
BAND
PRESET
TRACK•TUNE
SEEK•SCAN
REPEAT
FUNCTION
DIG EQ
CUST EQ
POWER
MUTE
VOL
VOL
Using the REMOTE CONTROL (Model RP-7984 ONLY)
Installing Batteries
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and lift.
2. Install 2 “AAA” batteries (not included). Face batteries in the direction indicated on the back.
3. Slide the cover firmly back into place.
The buttons
Your remote control operates many of your portable stereo’s features. All of the buttons on the remote (except the volume and stop buttons) are used to “toggle” through a list of selections. For example, the POWER button toggles between on and off. Press POWER once and the unit turns on, press it again and the unit turns off. If you’re confused, check the display to see what “toggle” you’re in!
POWER: Turns unit on and off. VOL (Volume up and down buttons): Control sound level.
MUTE: Suspends the output of sound (press MUTE again to
restore sound).
FUNCTION: Selects RADIO, DISC, or TAPE. DIG EQ: (Digital Equalizer): Selects preset equalizer settings
(JAZZ, ROCK, VOCAL, or FLAT).
CUST EQ (Customized Equalizer): Press to create and use a personalized equalizer setting. See “Custom EQ Setting” on the next page to learn how to use this feature.
BAND (RADIO function): Selects AM and FM. PRESET (RADIO function): Selects preset radio stations (five
stations for AM and five stations for FM).
SEEK•SCAN (RADIO function): Press and release to activate the Seek feature. Press and momentarily hold to activate the Scan feature which searches for stations continually. When using Scan feature, press the button again to choose that station.
TRACK•TUNE forward and reverse buttons (RADIO and DISC
function): Serve as Track/Search (forward and reverse) controls in CD mode. Serve as Tuning up and down controls in RADIO mode.
SHUFFLE (DISC function): Activates Shuffle mode. REPEAT (DISC function): Selects Repeat 1 when you press once or
Repeat All when you press it twice (press a third time to turn off Repeat feature).
PLAY•PAUSE: Plays CD and pauses play of the CD. STOP (DISC function): Stops play.
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CUSTOM EQ Setting (RP-7984 ONLY)
The Custom EQ feature enables the listener to keep a personalized electronic equalizer setting in memory. To create your Custom EQ setting you must use the remote control.
1. Press CUST EQ button on the remote. USEr appears in the display. All preset EQ icons turn off.
2. Press CUST EQ again. The first band 200 (bass) appears in the display.
3. Press the VOL (volume) up and down buttons to adjust the level.
4. Press CUST EQ when you’re satisfied with the setting for first band and the second band 2.0 KHz (mid) appears in the display.
5. Press the VOL (volume) up and down buttons to adjust the level.
6. Press CUST EQ when you’re satisfied with the setting for second band and the third band 10.0 KHz (treble) appears in the display.
7. Press the VOL (volume) up and down buttons to adjust the level.
8. When you’re finished creating your customized setting, your portable stereo will automatically save the setting and the display will return to its previous state after several seconds.
To select your Custom EQ setting, you must use the remote control.
CD
CD
kHz
CD
kHz
CD
1. Press CUST EQ on the remote. USEr appears in the display.
NOTE: Once you are in Custom Equalizer mode, pressing CUST EQ scrolls through the three equalizer bands (USEr does not appear in display). You can adjust any one of them with the volume buttons. To use one of the preset equalizer selections, press DIG EQ on the remote or the Digital EQ button on the unit.
HEADPHONE SAFETY
For your comfort, health and safety, be sure to observe the following guidelines when using headphones: Hearing Comfort & Well Being
• Always turn volume down to the minimum setting before plugging in the headphones.
• Don’t listen at a high volume.
• Hearing experts advise against extended continuous listening through a headset.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Safety
• Don’t use headphones while operating a motorized vehicle. This can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
• Do not use headphones in potentially hazardous situations.
• Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
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Care and Maintenance
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
• Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft dust cloth.
HANDLING COMPACT DISCS
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the hole.
• Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage the label.
• Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
CLEANING COMPACT DISCS
• Dirty discs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
• If a disc 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 anti-static agents on discs. Also, never clean discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface.
TAPE CARE
• Don’t expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures may warp the shell or damage the tape itself.
• Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.
• Cassette tapes can be erased by magnetic fields produced by magnets, electric motors, electrical transformers, and other devices. Keep tapes away from magnets and magnetic fields.
CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the parts that come in contact with the tape. These deposits can cause incomplete erasure, muffled playback sound, and might prevent automatic stop.
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30 minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner. Clean the heads after every 25 hours of use.
To clean the cassette tape player, open the compartment door, push the PLAY button and gently clean the heads, capstan, and pinch wheel with a head cleaner.
• Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette (available from many audio equipment stores).
• Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads. Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.
Clean these parts
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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Solution
System doesn’t turn on • Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet (or
that the batteries are fresh).
• When operating on batteries, make sure the AC power cord is unplugged from the AC power jack on the back of the main unit.
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.
• Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
No sound • Adjust volume setting.
• Press MUTE on the remote (Model RP-7984 only).
• Check for proper connection of speaker wires.
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: CD, TAPE, or RADIO
Poor radio reception • Adjust the FM whip antenna for better FM reception .
• Rotate the unit to achieve better AM reception.
• Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights.
CD doesn’t play • Make sure the tray contains a disc.
• Try another disc.
• Make sure that disc’s label is facing up.
• Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.
• Make sure DISC function is selected.
CD sound skips • Clean the disc (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).
• Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage.
• Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit; move system if necessary.
Distorted or noisy recordings • Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary.
• Demagnetize recording head (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).
Remote control won't work
• Be sure the unit is plugged into a working AC outlet.
• Press POWER button to assure that the system is on.
• Press the FUNCTION button on the remote until desired function is
selected: CD, TAPE, or RADIO.
• Replace batteries if they are weak. Assure that batteries are installed in
the directions indicated on the back of the remote.
• Point the remote control directly at the remote sensor while pressing
buttons.
• Move closer to system while using the remote control.
• Move any obstacles between the remote and the system.
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Index
A
AC Power 2 Antenna 3
B
BAND button 5 Battery Power 2
C
Cassette deck 9 Cassette Deck Buttons
FAST FORWARD 9 PAUSE 9 PLAY 9 RECORD 9 REWIND 9 STOP/EJECT 9
CD Buttons
PLAY/PAUSE 6 SHUFFLE 7 STOP 6 TRACK/SEARCH
Cleaning the Tape Heads 13 Compact discs 3" and 5" 6 Custom EQ Setting 12
and 6
D
Digital EQ button 3 Digital EQ Indicator 4 Display 4, 6
E
Editing a program 8 Erase Protection 10
F
FM Stereo Indicator 4 FM/MONO button 5 Function Control 3 Function Indicator 4
H
Headphones 3
L
Loading and playing CDs 7
M-P
MEMORY button 5 POWER button 3 Numeric Indicator 4
PLAY/PAUSE button 6 POWER button 3 PRESET buttons 5 PRESET indicator 5 PROGRAM button 8 Program edit 8 Programming play order 8
R
Radio Band Indicator 4 Radio station presets 5 Recording on Cassette Tapes 10 Remote control 11 REPEAT button 7 Repeating Play Order 7
S
Seek/Scan feature 5, 11 SEEK/SCAN button 5, 11 SEEK/SCAN Indicator 4 SHUFFLE button 7 Shuffling Play Order 7 Speakers
connecting 2 detaching 2
STOP button 6 Storing Radio Stations in Memory 5
T
TRACK/SEARCH button 6 Troubleshooting Guide 14 TUNING buttons 5 Tuning In Radio Stations 5
changing radio bands 5 tuning in stations 5
V
VOLUME control 3
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LIMITED WARRANTY
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year. (The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.)
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 Consumer Electronics, Inc. Product Exchange Center 32 Spur Drive El Paso, Texas 79906
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your 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.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
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.
Model RP-7983B/RP-7984A 343A6965-0001 (E/S Rev. 0) 96-06 Printed in Malaysia
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206
© 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
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