RCA RP-9340 User Manual

USER‘S
GUIDE

RP-9340

AUDIO SYSTEM

Important Information Required by the 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.

This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Computing Device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection
against radio and television interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in particular installations.

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. Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a
trained technician.

• Warning: 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.

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.

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.

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-9340
Remote Control No. CRK290A

Date of Purchase ____________________ Place of Purchase _____________________________ Serial No. ________________

Warning: Never operate this product with the
cabinet removed.

Caution: Use of controls adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

Any repairs or internal adjustments should be
made only by a trained service technician.

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.

Table of Contents

first things first ................................................... 2

Step 1: Unpack The System ........................................................................... 2

Step 2: Check For Moisture........................................................................... 2

Step 3: Choose System Location .................................................................. 2

Step 4: Setup System ..................................................................................... 3

Tour Of the front panel....................................4

General Controls.............................................................................................. 4

Front Panel Display ......................................................................................... 5

using the tuner ..................................................... 6

Tuning Radio Stations ..................................................................................... 6

Storing Radio Stations In Memory ................................................................ 6

using the cd player .............................................. 7

Knowing The CD Player Buttons ................................................................... 7

Loadings Discs .................................................................................................. 7

Playing Discs ..................................................................................................... 7

Shuffling Play Order........................................................................................ 8

Repeating Play Order...................................................................................... 8

Choosing Discs For Play .................................................................................. 8

Programming Play Order................................................................................ 9

Understanding The Music Calendar............................................................ 10

Using ATS (Auto Track Skip)......................................................................... 10

Front Panel Display Messages ...................................................................... 11

using the cassette deck .................................... 12

Knowing The Cassette Deck Buttons .......................................................... 12

Playing Cassette Tapes .................................................................................. 12

Recording On Cassette Tapes....................................................................... 13

using the remote control.............................. 14

Battery Installation ....................................................................................... 14

General Controls............................................................................................ 14

Function Controls .......................................................................................... 14

Tuner Controls ............................................................................................... 14

CD Controls .................................................................................................... 14

care and maintenance .................................... 15

troubleshooting tips ....................................... 16

index ......................................................................... 17

1

First Things First

step 1: unpack the audio system

Unpack the system and the accessories. The accessories packed with
the receiver include the RCA Remote Control (CRK290), two speakers,
one FM wire antenna and Important Safeguards.

STEP 2: check for moisture

Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on a cold day, it
can also form on the inside of your stereo, causing it to malfunction.

If moisture forms inside this player, it may not operate properly. To
correct the problem, turn off the power and wait about 30 minutes for
moisture to evaporate.

step 3: choose system location

These guidelines should be followed when setting up your system:

• Choose a level, solid, surface. Don’t place it on a soft surface, such
as carpeting or foam rubber.

• Choose a location away from direct sunlight, radiators, air ducts,
and other sources of heat.

• Avoid locations that are subject to moisture, mechanical vibration,
shock, or excessive dust.

• Make sure that the location has adequate air circulation. Good
ventilation is essential to protect the system from internal heat
build up.

For optimal listening:

• Speakers should be placed at least several feet apart and facing
the listener.

• Speakers should be placed at least two to three feet from the wall
to avoid accentuated bass response.

2

Be a Pack Rat

It’s a good idea to keep the box and all
of the packing materials when you’re
done unpacking the system in case you
need to store, move, or ship the unit at a
later date

First Things First

step 4: system hookup

Speakers

Connect the wires from each speaker to one set of terminals.

1. Press down on the tab to open the red terminal, and insert
the red wire (+) into the red terminal.

2. Press down on the tab to open the black terminal, and insert
the black wire (–) into the black terminal.

When connecting the speakers, make sure the bare end of each
wire makes contact with the metal grips inside the terminal.

Antennas

The AM antenna is built in, so you don’t need to install it.
The FM wire antenna connects to either of the FM ANTENNA

terminals on the unit’s back panel. Connect the FM antenna wire
the same way you connect the speakers.

After connecting the FM antenna, extend it to its full length; then
you can adjust its position for better reception when you are
listening to the radio.

VIDEO/AUXILIARY Components

Use the AUX input jacks on the back of the unit to add an
additional source of sound into your system.

To hook up an auxiliary component, match the left and right
output plugs from the component to the left (L) and right (R) AUX
input jacks on the back panel.

AC Power

Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet that accepts the
polarized plug which has one blade wider than the other.

The Standby Indicator Light lights to let you know that the unit
is plugged in and ready to use.

RL

–

+

Speaker Hookup

Or

Antenna Hookup

R L

R

Video/Auxiliary

Component Hookup

8Ω

SPEAKERS

300Ω

FM ANTENNA

L

Headphones

To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the

3.5 mm PHONES jack on the front of the unit.

Have a Blast—
Just Not on Your Eardrums

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.

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tour of the front panel

Standby
Indicator
Light

MONO/
STEREO

POWER

TUNING

MEMORY

PRESETS

+

–

TAPE

TUNER



DISPLAY

CD

AM/FM

VIDEO

VARIABLE

BASS BOOST

5 PRESET

VOLUME

DWN UP

PHONEMUTE

General controls

Remote Sensor

FUNCTION buttons

Use the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, CD, VIDEO) to choose which component function
you want to use.

mute

Press the MUTE button to turn the volume off. The Mute Indicator will light. Press again to
return to the previous volume setting.

PHONES

Provides a connection for headphones.

Power

Press and release to turn power on and off. In power on mode, the system can be
operated by using the controls on the main unit or the remote control. The Front Panel
Display lights and the system begins operating from the last sound source used––the
tuner, the tape deck, the CD player or the Video/Auxiliary input. The Standby Indicator
Light turns off.

remote sensor

Next to the POWER button is the Infrared Remote Control sensor. The remote control will
not work if the sensor is blocked or covered.

Mute Indicator Light

Standby indicator light

Lights when the system power is off and unit is in standby mode.

variable bass boost

Enhances bass frequencies at low volume levels. The amount of boost is decreased as the
volume is increased. Press the VARIABLE BASS BOOST button to scroll through the variable
settings until the setting you want appears in the display.

VISEQ™ PRESETS

Press to select one of the the five preset electronic equalizer settings: FLAT (off), ROCK,
POP, JAZZ or CLASSICAL.

Volume

Turn the volume dial to increase or decrease the volume. The volume level is displayed
numerically in the Front Panel Display (from 1 to 32).

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tour of the front panel

SHUFFLE
1 ALL DISCS

PRESET

PROGRAM

TRACK

AUTO TRACK SKIP

REMAIN

FM

AM

REPEAT ALL

TIME

VOLUME

2

STEREO

1

3

6

5

4

9

8

7

10 11

13

12

Front Panel Display

CD Time Indicator

Indicates whether the playing time displayed is the elapsed time or the
time remaining on a track.

Electronic Equalizer Presets

Shows which preset option (Flat, Rock, Pop, Jazz or Classical) you have
chosen.

Mode Indicators

Show which mode(s) the system is in.

A~B

AUTO SEARCH

+dB

MHz

kHz

-dB

16 +

15

14

BASS

ROCK POP

JAZZ

FLAT

CLASSICAL

Music Calendar

Shows which tracks on the current disc have been programmed,
played, or are to be skipped (when you use the ATS (Auto Track Skip)
feature.

Number Indicator

Depending on the current mode, shows the volume level, the preset
number for radio stations, or the track number of a CD.

Radio Band Indicator

Shows which radio band you are using. When listening to FM stereo,
the STEREO indicator also is displayed (when the station is broadcasting
in stereo).

Variable Bass Boost Indicator

Shows the current setting for Variable Bass Boost.

VisEQ™ Display (Visual Equalizer)

Shows the amplitude measurements for each preset Electronic
Equalizer option (Flat, Rock, Pop, Jazz or Classical).

Don’t Worry. It Won’t Bite

So you think the panel 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.

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using the tuner

Tuning Buttons

PRESET
Buttons

MONO/STEREO

MONO/
STEREO

TUNING

MEMORY

+

PRESETS

–

Button

MEMORY

POWER

TAPE

TUNER



CD

AM/FM

DISPLAY

button

Tuning Radio Stations

• Press the TUNER function button to choose the tuner function.
(The last station the tuner was set to comes on.) Press again to
change the radio band to AM or FM.

• Press the TUNING buttons to change the radio station.
– Pressing and releasing the button moves the dial

incrementally.

– Holding the button and then releasing it starts

Auto Search (where the tuner looks for stations
for you). Auto Search works for FM bands only.

• Press the MONO/STEREO button to listen to FM stations in stereo
(STEREO appears in the Front Panel Display). Note that the FM
radio station must be transmitting in stereo for you to receive it
in stereo.

• If the STEREO indicator is fading in and out, change from FM
Stereo to FM Mono to improve reception.

VARIABLE

BASS BOOST

5 PRESET

VIDEO

TUNER Function Button

STEREO

Stereo Indicator

DWN UP

PHONEMUTE

FM

VOLUME

Auto Search Indicator

AUTO SEARCH

MHz

Storing radio Stations in Memory

Preset as many as 32 stations for easy access.

1. Choose the radio band and station.

2. Press the MEMORY button. The PRESET indicator and
the station frequency blink in the Front Panel Display.

3. Press one of the PRESET buttons (+ or –) to choose
the preset number.

4. Press MEMORY again to store the station in memory.

As you manually tune in stations, the PRESET indicator
shows you the number assigned to each station you’ve already
preset.

Recalling Preset Stations

Press the PRESET + or – button to move through the list of preset
stations until you find the one you want.

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PRESET Indicator

PRESET

STEREO

Preset Number

FM

FM Station
frequency

Memories...

If the unit is unplugged, your preset
stations will remain in memory
forever... Well almost forever.

MHz

using the cd player

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

Disc Indicator Lights

132

DISC

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

1/3 DISC OPEN/CLOSEDISC SKIP

1 - 2 - 3

SHUFFLE ATS PROGRAM

Knowing the cd player Buttons

The following buttons are used for basic CD operation:
CD Function Button — Press the CD function button to choose the

CD player.

Track/Search Backward

and Forward

• In Stop mode— Moves you to the beginning of the preceding
or following track.

• In Play mode— Press and release to move to the beginning of
the preceding or following track. Press and hold to search.

Stop
Play/Pause

— Stops play.

— This button works as a toggle switch: press to

begin play and to pause play.

Loading Discs

1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD compartment
drawer.

2. Place the CD(s) into the tray.

3. Press the DISC SKIP button to rotate the drawer in order to load
a third CD.

A~B REPEAT

TIME

D

I

S

C

D

C

Playing Discs

After you get the discs loaded, press the DISC SKIP
button to choose the CD you want to play, and then
press (Play/Pause) to begin play.

Press

CD Playing Time

The elapsed time for a track appears in the Front Panel Display
while the track is playing. TIME appears above the running time.

To see how much time is remaining on the track, press the DISPLAY
button. REMAIN TIME appears above the time remaining on the
track. Press again to return to elapsed time.

(Stop) to stop disc play.

ALL DISCS

TRACK

Elapsed time of current track

Look for this Logo

You can play 3" and 5"
compact discs that have
this logo.

REPEAT ALL

TIME

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using the cd player

TRACK

TIME

REPEAT ALL

1 DISC

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. SHUFFLE
appears in the display while the feature is active.

• Press the SHUFFLE button a second time to turn it off.

Repeating Play Order

You can repeat one track, one disc, or all three discs.

• Press the REPEAT button once to repeat the current track
(REPEAT appears in the Front Panel Display).

• Press REPEAT a second time to repeat all tracks (REPEAT ALL
appears in the Front Panel Display).

• Press REPEAT a third time to turn off the feature.

Repeating All Discs

If you are in multi-disc play (ALL DISCS appears in the Front Panel
Display) and you press the REPEAT button twice to choose REPEAT
ALL, all discs will play and then repeat.

Repeating Only Part of a Single Track

Repeat one section of a track by using the A~B button to mark a

starting and stopping point within the track.

1. Press the A~B button at the point in the track you want begin
repeating (A~B flashes in the display).

2. Press A~B again at the point you want the repeating to stop or
press A~B again to cancel the function (A~B stops flashing and
remains in the display).

The section of the track you marked repeats until you press
(Stop), or until you press or to move to
another track.

Repeat Mode Indicator

ALL DISCS

ALL DISCS

STEREO

A~B flashes in the display when you are choosing
part of a track to repeat.

ALL DISCS

TRACK

TRACK

2

1

TRACK

345

6

8

9

7

TIME

REPEAT A~B

TIME

13

10 111214

REPEAT ALL

TIME

REPEAT ALL

16 +

15

Repeating a Program

When you program tracks into memory, you can repeat the program
by pressing the REPEAT button after the program begins playing.

Choosing Discs for Play

When you load three discs at one time, you can choose which disc
you want to play by pressing the DISC SKIP button until the tray
number containing that disc lights up on the unit.

After the current disc finishes playing, the unit moves on to the next
disc. If you want to listen to only one of the three loaded discs, use
the 1/3 DISC button.

1/3 DISC Button

If you have 3 discs in the drawer, and want to listen to only one,
press the 1/3 DISC button to listen only to the current disc. You can
use this feature while in Shuffle or Repeat mode, but if you press
the 1/3 DISC button during programmed play, the program feature is
turned off.

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Playing all discs

Playing current disc only

ShuffleShuffleShuffleShuffle...

Turn on Repeat while you’re shuffling
play, and after all of the shuffled
tracks have been played, they’ll play
again... Only not in the same order.

using the cd player

Programming Play Order

You must be in Stop mode in order to program play order.

1. Press the PROGRAM button.

• PROGRAM blinks in the Front Panel Display.

• – – appears in the Front Panel Display beneath the TRACK

indicator.

• Pr 01 appears in the Front Panel Display indicating that this is

first programmed track.

2. Press the DISC SKIP button to choose a disc.

3. Press

4. Press PROGRAM to save the track in the program memory.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 above to program up to 32 tracks.

• PF appears in the Front Panel Display when the program is

full.

6. Press

Recalling and Editing the Program

You must be in Stop mode in order to recall and edit the program.

1. Press the PROGRAM button to enter Program mode.

• The Front Panel Display shows first programmed track (04 in

the example to the right).

2. Press PROGRAM to move to the next program number until you
get to the programmed track you want to change (Pr 02 in the
example to the right).

3. Press DISC SKIP to choose the disc, and then press

right).

4. Press PROGRAM to change the current programmed track to the
one you just selected.

or to choose a track.

(Play/Pause) to begin programmed play.

or

to choose a replacement track (09 in the example to the

PROGRAM

TRACK

Track number
(04 indicates that
track 4 on current disc
has been selected)

PROGRAM

TRACK

Track 04 is the 1st programmed track.

PROGRAM

TRACK

Program number
(01 indicates first
programmed track)

Clearing the Program

You can only clear tracks from a certain point in the program to the
end of that program, which means you can’t clear just a single track
in the middle of a program.

Unplugging the system from its power source is one way to clear a
program, or you can use the following, less drastic, alternative.

To clear tracks from program memory:

1. Press PROGRAM to enter Program mode.

2. Press PROGRAM again to move through the memory locations
until you reach the program number from which you want to
clear the remainder of the program.

3. Press

4 Press PROGRAM to clear all memory to the end of the program.

or until you reach track number 00.

Track 09 is the 2nd programmed track.

Clearing All Tracks

To clear the entire program, choose
program number 1 (Pr 01) and track
number 00; then press the PROGRAM
button.

PROGRAM

TRACK

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using the cd player

Understanding the Music Calendar

The Music Calendar (the numbers running across the bottom of the
Front Panel Display in CD mode) shows you how many tracks are on
the disc that is currently playing, and which of those tracks have
already been played.

The Calendar lists 15 tracks, and if there are more than 15 on a disc,
the 16+ symbol appears.

While a track is playing, the corresponding number in the Calendar
blinks. After the track is played, the Calendar no longer displays its
number.

Using ATS (Auto Track Skip)

ATS (Auto Track Skip) is the opposite of programmed play: instead of
programming the tracks you want to hear, you indicate which tracks
you don’t want to hear.

You can choose as many as 16 tracks to be automatically skipped.
The process for creating and editing an ATS program is nearly

identical to that of programming disc play.

Creating an ATS Program

1. Press the ATS button (AUTO TRACK SKIP blinks in
the display).

2. Press the DISC SKIP button to choose a disc.

3. Press
be skipped (the track number and Pr 01 appears in
the display).

4. Press PROGRAM to add the selected track to the ATS program.

5. Repeat the preceding steps to add more tracks to the ATS
program.

6. Press

or to choose the first track to

(Play/Pause) to begin playing the ATS program.

ALL DISCS

STEREO

TRACK

1

2

The current track
coincides with the
flashing calendar
number.

TRACK

3

2

1

4

6

345

AUTO TRACK SKIP

5

7

9

7

8

6

8

10 11

REPEAT ALL

TIME

10 11

13

15

14

12

9

The calendar shows
which remaining
tracks have not yet
been played.

12

16 +

13

15

14

Track 08 is the first track selected in the ATS
program (Pr 01).

AUTO TRACK SKIP

TRACK

3

4

2

1

5

6

10 11

8

7

12

9

16 +

13

15

14

16 +

10

Track 01
begins
playing.

Track 08 is the only track
in the ATS program, and
has been removed from
the Music Calendar.

using the cd player

Recalling and Editing the ATS Program

Editing the ATS program is a lot like editing a regular program.

1. Press the ATS button to go to AUTO TRACK SKIP mode.

2. Press PROGRAM to move to the next program number until you
get to the programmed track you want to change.

3. Press DISC SKIP to choose the disc, and then press

or to choose a replacement track.

4. Press the PROGRAM button to change the current skipped track
to the one you just selected.

Clearing the ATS Program

Clearing the ATS program is also a lot like clearing a regular
program. You can unplug the unit, or you can

1. Press the ATS button.

2. Press PROGRAM to select the first program number you
want to clear.

3. Press

or until you get to track number 00.

4. Press PROGRAM to clear all tracks to the end of the program.

Front Panel Display Messages

When using the CD function, you may encounter the following
messages.

AUTO TRACK SKIP

TRACK

3

2

1

5

4

9

7

10 11

8

6

12

16 +

13

15

14

The first ATS program number (PR 01) contains
track 08.

AUTO TRACK SKIP

TRACK

Track 6 is selected to replace track 8 as the first
programmed track to be skipped.

AUTO TRACK SKIP

TRACK

3

4

2

1

5

6

10 11

8

7

12

9

16 +

13

15

14

Notice that when play begins, track 6 does not
appear in the Music Calendar and will be
skipped.

Message Meaning

CD function is active

CD drawer is in.

CD drawer is out.

Remain time is unavailable. (Displayed when the track number is beyond 32.)

There are no discs in the CD drawer.

No tracks are programmed (applies to both Program and ATS mode).

No tracks are available in program play mode or ATS mode.

Program is full (applies to both Program and ATS mode).

Reading disc’s table of contents (how many tracks it has and the total time for the disc). This
information is displayed in Stop mode.

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Using the Cassette Deck

RP-9340

AUDIO SYSTEM

TAPE

PLAY / REC

RECORD PLAY PLAYSTOP/EJECT STOP/EJECT

knowing the cassette deck 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, another cassette tape or from
CDs.

PLAY — Press to play cassettes.
REWIND

beginning.
FAST 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

resume tape play or tape record mode.

— From stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the

— Press to interrupt tape play or record. Press a second time to

TAPE

PLAYBACK

Playing Cassette Tapes

1. Press the TAPE function button to activate the cassette deck.

2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door.

3. Insert a tape into the compartment door, and then close the door securely.

4. Press REWIND or FAST FORWARD to move tape to the desired starting
point.

5. Press PLAY to begin playing the tape.

playing two tapes in sequence

1. Insert a tape into each of the tape compartments and close the tape doors.

2. Press the TAPE Function button.

3. Press the PLAY button on Deck 2.

4. Press the PLAY button and then the PAUSE button on Deck 1.

5. When the tape in Deck 2 reaches the end, it will stop and tape Deck 1 will
automatically begin playing.

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.

Inserting a Tape

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A

A

A

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Using the Cassette Deck

recording on cassette tapes

You can record programs from the radio, CDs, or a properly
connected video/auxiliary device. All you do is to set up the system
to use whichever option you choose, and then record it.

From the Radio

1. Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck (preferably a blank
cassette).

2. Choose the TUNER function and select a radio station.

3. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.

4. Press STOP/EJECT to end recording.

From a CD

1. Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck (preferably a blank
cassette).

2. Choose the CD function.

3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded; then choose the track (or
create a program) that you want to record.

4. Press
pause disc play).

5. Press the RECORD button on the cassette deck to begin
recording.

6. Press

from a cassette

You must activate the tape component function before you can
begin taping.

1. Insert the pre-recorded tape you want to record into Deck 2.

2. Insert the blank tape you are recording onto into Deck 1.

3. Press the PAUSE button and then the RECORD button on Deck 1.

4. Press the PLAY button on Deck 2. (Playback and recording begin
simultaneously.)

(Play/Pause) on the CD player twice (to begin and

on the CD player to begin disc play.

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 of the radio
without affecting the quality of the
recording—just don’t change the
station.

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.

From a video/ Auxiliary Component

1. Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck (preferably a blank
cassette).

2. Make sure that the video/auxiliary device is connected correctly,
then choose the VIDEO function.

3. Press the RECORD button on the cassette deck to begin
recording, and then start playback on the auxiliary unit.

Recording continues until the tape ends, or until you press the
STOP/EJECT button or the PAUSE button on the cassette deck.

Don’t Infringe on Copyrights

This product is capable of
substantial uses that do not
constitute infringement under the
Copyright Laws. It is sold only for
such uses, and it should not be used
to infringe the copyrights of others.

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using the remote control

Battery Installation

1. Open the battery compartment door.

2. Insert 2 AAA-size batteries as indicated on the back of
the remote control.

3. Close the battery compartment door.

General Controls

The following buttons control the power and the volume:

POWER — Press to turn on and turn off power to the unit.
VOL (up & down) — Use to control the volume for all functions.
MUTE — Press once to mute sound; press again to turn off mute.
EQ PRESET –– Press to scroll through the PRESET EQ functions.

Function Controls

Press one of the FUNCTION control buttons to choose that function:
TUNER, TAPE, CD, or VIDEO or turn the unit on from Standby mode.

Note: The TUNER button also controls the radio band
(AM or FM).

POWER

TUNER

L

O

V

VIDEO

TAPE

CD

E

R

S

P

E

T

Q

E

V

O

L

Tuner Controls

Use the TUNER buttons to control radio functions.
PRESET — Press to choose preset radio stations.
TUNING (up & down) –– Press to tune up and down.
SEEK — Press to tune manually. To automatically seek stations, hold

down the tuning up or down buttons for one second.

CD Controls

The remaining buttons control the CD player.
DISC SKIP — Press to change discs.
PLAY/PAUSE — Press to play discs, and to pause disc play.
STOP — Press to stop disc play.
TRACK and — Press to move to the beginning of a track

or search within a track.

SHUFFLE –– Press to random play your CD tracks.
REPEAT –– Press to repeat play of your CDs.

M

U

E

T

TRACK PLAY

SEARCH

STOP

DISC SKIPREPEAT

TUNING

TRACK

SEARCH

SHUFFLE

SEEKPRESET

In Your Sights

The remote control works by line-of­sight, which means that for best
results, you should aim the remote
directly at the front of the unit.

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Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Exterior

• Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning in order
to prevent the hazard of fire or shock.

• Clean the exterior of the unit with a soft dust cloth.

Handling Compact Discs

• When holding discs, 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.

• Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.

Cleaning Compact Discs

• The presence of finger prints or smudges on the surface of the
disc can cause poor sound quality. Always keep discs cleans by
wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge
toward the outer perimeter.

• If a disc becomes very dirty, wet a soft cloth in water. After
wringing out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and remove any
water drops with a dry cloth.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on discs.
Also, never clean the 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
permanent 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.

To clean the heads, open the compartment door, push the PLAY
button and gently clean the heads, capstan and pinch wheel with a
head cleaner.

Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30
minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner.

Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.

• 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

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

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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.

• 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.

• Check for proper connection of speaker wires.

• Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: TUNER, CD, TAPE, or VIDEO.

• Make sure volume is not muted. To deactivate, press MUTE on the remote.

Poor radio reception • Make sure FM antenna is connected and properly oriented.

• Rotate the unit to achieve better AM reception.

• Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers, vacuum
cleaners, and fluorescent lights.

CD doesn’t play • Make sure the tray contains a disc.

• Make sure that discs’ labels are facing up.

• Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.

• Make sure CD 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 CD player. 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 doesn’t work • Make sure the audio system is plugged into a working AC outlet.

• Make sure that the batteries are correctly installed in the remote control.

• Make sure batteries in the remote are okay. Replace weak batteries.

• Point the remote directly at the front of the unit while pressing the buttons.

• Move closer to the unit with the remote control.

• Make sure that there a

re no obstacles between the remote and the unit.

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Index

Symbols

1/3 DISC button 8

A

AC Power 3
Antenna, AM radio 3
Antenna, FM radio 3

connecting 3
Antennas 3
ATS (Auto Track Skip) 10
AUX input jacks 3

C

Cassette Deck Buttons

FAST FORWARD 12

PAUSE 12

PLAY 12

RECORD 12

REWIND 12

STOP 12

STOP/EJECT 12
cassette player features

automatic level control 13
CD Button 7
CD Playing Time 7

REMAIN TIME 7
CD Remain Time Indicator 5
Choosing Discs for Play 8
Cleaning the Tape Heads 15
Clearing All Tracks 9
Clearing the Program 9
compact discs

3" and 5" 7
Compact discs, cleaning 15
Compact discs, handling 15
copyright infringement 13

D

DISC SKIP button 7

E

Electronic Equalizer 5
ELECTRONIC EQUALIZER button 4
Erase Protection 12

H

Headphones 3

safety 3

F

Front Panel Display 5

L

Loading CDs 7
Location

speaker 2
unit 2

M

MEMORY button 6
Mode Indicators 5
Music Calendar 5, 10
MUTE button 4

O

OPEN/CLOSE button 7

P

PRESET buttons 6
PRESET indicator 6
PROGRAM 9
Programming Play Order 9

R

Radio Band Indicator 5
Recalling and Editing the Program 9
RECORD button 12
Recording on cassette tapes 13

from a CD 13
from a video/auxiliary
component 13
from another cassette 13
from the radio 13

Remote Control

CD button 14
EQ PRESET button 14
MUTE button 14
POWER button 14
PRESET buttons 14
SEEK button 14
TAPE button 14
TRACK buttons 14
TUNER button 14
VIDEO button 14

VOL buttons 14
REPEAT button 8
Repeat Mode Indicator 8
Repeating Play Order 8

S

SHUFFLE button 8
Shuffling Play Order 8
Speakers

placement 2

standby indicator light 3

T

Tape Care 15
TAPE function button 12

TIME button 8
Track/Search Backward/Forward 7
Troubleshooting Guide 16
Tuning In Radio Stations 6

changing radio bands 6
tuning in stations 6

V

Variable Bass Boost 4
Video/Auxiliary Components 3
VIDEO function button 5
VisEQ Settings: Flat, Rock, Pop,

Jazz, Classical 4

VisEQ Display 5

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• Two years.
(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 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

• 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.

does not

cover:

Model RP-9340
349A5141-0001 (E/S Rev. 0)
95-01
Printed in China

P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206

© 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Trademark(s) ® Registered