RCA RS1251 Owner’s Manual

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. 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 Consumer Electronics could void the user's authority to operate this prOduct.

This product €omplies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture. 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 reded and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Computing Device in accordance with the

specifications 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 a particular insta[latlon.

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),

• Change the position of the unit with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving interference.

• Move the unit away from the equipment thet 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 radloitelevision technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and ReSOlveRadio 7V

Interference Problems," This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402. Please specify stock

number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained technician.

• Warnir_: Never operete this product with the cabinet removed.

• Do not touch the player with wet hands, ff any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained technician for inspection.

• Thls compact disc prayer uses a laser to reed 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 €ompletely 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 plug won't go into the outlet €ompletely, 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 saf_y feature.

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If

SERV E. NFO MATION

This

pl"odu_shoul_ be serviced_nly b)_those specialty trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to

obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Accordlng to some state laws, and 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. RS-1249/RS-1251

Remote Control No. CRK2gl B1

Date of Purchase

Place of Purchase

Seriall No.

WARNING: TO PREVENT raRE OR ELECll_JU. SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPO6E THIS PRODUCt TO RAIN'OR MOI_'IFURE.

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FCC INFORMATION ................................................................................ 2

Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................... 2

For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................... 2

Service Information .................................................................................................................. 2

For Your Records ...................................................................................................................... 2

FIRSTTHiNGS FIRST ............................................................................... 4

Unpack the System ................................................................................................................... 4

Check for Moisture ................................................................................................................... 4

Choosing System Location ....................................................................................................... 4

CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................ 5

Speakers .................................................................................................................................... 5

Antennas ................................................................................................................................... 5

Power Supply ............................................................................................................................ 5

PANEL CONTROLS ................................................................................... 6

USING THE TUNER ................................................................................. 9

USING THE CD PLAYER ........................................................................ 10

Loading Discs ......................................................................................................................... 10

Basic Operations .................................................................................................................... 10

USING THE CD PLAYER ......................................................................... 11

Programming Play Order ....................................................................................................... 11

Recalling and Editing Programmed Play Order .................................................................... 11

USING THE CD PLAYER ........................................................................ 12

Playing and Loading Discs Simultaneously ........................................................................... 12

Shuffle Play ............................................................................................................................. 12

USING THE CD PLAYER ......................................................................... 13

Repeat Play ........................................................................................................................... 13

USING THE CASSE'I-rE DECKS ............................................................... 15

Loading Cassette Tapes .......................................................................................................... 15

Basic Operations ..................................................................................................................... 15

USING THE CASSETTE DECKS .............................................................. 16

Automatic Tape Stop ............................................................................................................. 16

Dual Decks Tape Play ............................................................................................................. 16

Recordings .............................................................................................................................. 16

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL .......................................................... 18

Installing Batteries .................................................................................................................. 18

Remote Control Operations .................................................................................................. 18

DISPLAY MESSAGES IN CD MODE ...................................................... 21

CARE & MAINTENANCE ....................................................................... 22

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ................................................................... 24

INDEX ..................................................................................................... 26

US WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 27

CANADIAN WARRANTY ..................................................................... 28

UNPACK THE SYSTEM

Unpack your new RS-1249 or RS-1251 audio system and locate all the accessories. You should have:

• one RS-1249 or RS-1251 main unit;

• one RC_,Remote Control (CRK291B1);

• one pair of speakers (different speakers for different models);

• one external AM loop antenna;

• one RS-1249/RS-1251 user's guide;

• and one safety leaflet.

AM loop antenna

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RS-1249/RS-1251

main unit

Remote

Control

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 audio system causing it to malfunction.

If moisture forms inside the system it may not operate properly. In this case

the best thing to do is to disconnect power to the unit and wait about 30

minutes for the moisture to evaporate.

CHOOSING SYSTEM LOCATION

It is recommended to follow these guidelines when setting up your system:

• Choose asolid, level surface. Don't place on surfaces like carpet or foam rubber.

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

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

• Ensure that the location is adequately ventillated, asit isessential to protect the unit from internal heat build-up.

For optimal listening:

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

• Speakers should be placed away from the wall to avoid accentuated bass response.

SPEAKERS

To connect a speaker wire either to the terminals of a speaker or the unit,

follow these steps:

1. At theback of a speaker or the unit, press and hold the black tab to open the (-) terminal, fit in the black speaker wire, release hold.

2. Press and hold the red tab to open the (+) terminal, fit in the red speaker wire, release hold.

3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 above for connecting to the speakers and the unit.

surround speakers speakers

ANTENNAS

This unit comes with two antennas: an AM loop antenna and a FM T-type antenna.

Use the same method of connecting speaker wires to hook the AM loop

antenna.To get better reception, try placing it at various locations.

AM Loop

Antenna

As for the FM T-type antenna, it's already attached to the unit, simply extend it

to the full length, then place it at various locations to get clearer reception.

POWER SUPPLY

Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet, be sure to match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the outlet. If the plug doesn't fit in, try plugging it the other way, be sure to plug it in completely.

When the unit is off, the STANDBY light comes on showing that the unit is still plugged to power. To disconnect power completely, unplug the power cord at the AC power outlet, the STANDBY light goes off.

VACUUM FLUORESCENT CD PLAYER

DISPLAY CONTROL BUTTONS

CD COMPARTMENT

TRAY 1-2-3 DISC

OPEN/CLOSE

FM STEREO

INDICATOR

POWER

PRESET EQ

FUNCTION

PHONES

MEMORY/

DEMO

TUNING Burn'oNS

TUNE/PRESET STATIONS

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DISC CHANGER

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SUPER

BASS

CASSE'n'E

TAPE DECKS

CASSETI'E

PLAYER CONTROL

BUTTONS

VOLUME

CONTROL

FM STEREO SOUND EFFECT

BUTTON (PRESET EQ)

INDICATORS

Remote

Sensor

Band

Selector

VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

The vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) shows the current status of the unit such as volume level, playing disc number, playing track number, selected

play mode, radio frequency, selected Preset EQ, etc. Further explanation of the display messages will accompany the operational

procedures of each function.

CD PLAYER CONTROL BU'I-FONS

These control buttons are for CD player, they function only in CD mode.

CD COMPARTMENT TRAY

This tray can store 3 CDsat any one time.

1-2-3 DISC

This button's function is for rotating the disc tray to change discs with/ without opening the CD Compartment Discs Tray,

OPEN/CLOSE This button is used for opening and closing the CD Compartment Tray.

FM STEREO INDICATOR

This indicator lights when receiving FM radio in stereo mode.

POWER

To turn on your RS-1249 or RS-1251, press this button. To switch your system to STANDBY mode, press again, the STANDBY indicator light comes on with

display showing 5TBY.

PRESET EQ

You can press this button to toggle between 5 preset styles of sound effect (preset equalizers) modes. You have a selection between Jazz, Rock, Classica Techno, and Flat.

FUNCTION Pressthis button to select the 3 functions: Cassette Player, CD Player, and Tuner.

PHONES

You can listen to your audio system through a set of headphones (not

included). Take note, when a set of headphones is plugged into the system,

sound output will divert from the speakers to your set of headphones.

MEMORY/DEMO

In Tuner mode, use MEMORY to store up to 32 preset radio frequencies. In CD mode, use MEMORY to store up to 32 tracks. In Standby mode, press this

button to enter display Demonstration mode.

TUNING BUTTONS

The TUNING + and TUNING - buttons can be used to change radio frequency,

select preset stations or select memory locations during station preset.

TUNE/PRESET STATIONS

in Tuner mode, you can store up to 32 preset station frequencies in memory.

SUPER BASS

Select this function to enhance the bass sound effect of heavy-based sound.

CASSE'I-rE TAPE DECKS

Your RS-1249 or RS-1251 is equipped with dual cassette tape decks: one for

playback only and one for playback plus recording.

CASSE'n'E PLAYER CONTROL BUTFONS All cassette player operations such as Tape Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward,

Record, and Tape Eject are at the front panel of the system.

VOLUME CONTROL

Press+ to increase sound level, press- to decrease sound level.

FM STEREO BUTTON

When the system is in Tuner mode and FM band, you can press this button

and listen to FM radio in stereo mode.

PRESET EQ (SOUND EFFECT) INDICATORS

When you press on the PRESET EQ button repeatedly the indicators light up

one by one indicating your choice of the type of sound effect.

BAND SELECTOR

To choose either FM or AM radio band, press on this button to toggle

between the two bands (make sure that the system is in Tuner mode).

Your system's tuner is very much similar to the usual ones that you'd find

in other audio systems. It too has tuning buttons, band selector for

choosing between AM and FM radio stations, FM stereo button for stereo effects when listening to FM radio broadcast, plus a Memory button for

storing your preset radio frequencies.

TUNER OPERATIONS

1. If the system is not already turned on, press POWER to turn system on.

2. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the display shows Tuner.

3. Press BAND SELECTOR to choose your desired radio band: AM or FM.

4. For tuning to stations manually, press TUNE PRESET STATION once

or twice so the display does not show PRESET.

5. Now press either TUNING 4- or TUNING - to select a radio frequency.

6. When listening to FM radio stations, press FM STEREO for receiving

stereo broadcast.

PRESETING STATIONS

1. Press BAND SELECTOR to choose your desired radio band: AM or FM.

2. If the display shows PRESET, press TUNE PRESET STATION once so that /the display no longer shows PRESET.

3. Press either TUNING 4- or TUNING - to choose a radio frequency.

4. Press MEMORY to enter program mode, then press either TUNING 4- or TUNING - to select a memory location. The display flashes PRESET, press

MEMORY within 5 seconds to set that frequency into the memory location.

5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in this section to set up to 32 stations into memory.

RECALLING PRESETING STATIONS

1. Press TUNE PRESET STATION once or twice so the display shows Preset.

2. Press either TUNING 4- or TUNING - to choose one of the preset stations.

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JAUDIO SYSTEM

LOADING DISCS

I. Press POWER to turn on your RS-1249 or RS-1251.

2. Press FUNCTION to select CD mode, the display shows "CD".

3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to slide out the CD Compartment Tray.

4. Load one to three CD(s) onto the CD Compartment Tray.

5. Press 1-2-3 DISC to rotate the tray and place the third disc onto the last

vacant position, if so desired.

6. Press OPENICLOSE to slide the tray back in to the unit.

Press 1-2-3 DISC to select a disc to be played.

The display shows "DSC 1" or "DSC 2" or "DSC 3" momentarily. When

you've finished your disc selection the display shows "READ". After the system has finished reading the selected disc the display then shows the

disc number, total number of tracks on that disc, and total track time of the disc.

BASIC OPERATIONS

1. If discs are not already loaded, follow the above section LOADING DISCS.

2. To begin CD play mode, press PLAY/PAUSE.

3. To pause disc play momentarily, press PLAYIPAUSE again. You can

resume to normal disc play by pressing PLAYIPAUSE a third time.

4. Return to the beginning of the current playing track by pressing _ . To skip backwards to other previous tracks press _ repeatedly.

5. Press _ for skipping forward to the beginning of the next track.

To skip forward to the beginning of other tracks ahead of the current one, press

To stop disc play completely, press STOP.

PROGRAMMING PLAY ORDER

Be sure that the system is in Stop mode prior to setting program play order.

1. If discs are not already loaded, follow the section on LOADING DISCS.

2. Press MEMORY to enter program mode.

3. Press 1-2-3 DISC to select a disc.

4. Press _ or _ to select a track to be placed in memory location 1 (next memory location number for continual programming).

5. Press MEMORY to enter selection.

6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 above to program into the other memory locations. You can program up to 32 tracks, when you do program 32 tracks,

you'll see the display showing "FULL" after programming the thirty-

second track. (For display messages, pls refer to the DISPLAY MESSAGES section on page 21, ten pages ahead in this manual.)

7. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start program play.

8. To exit program mode, press STOP.

RECALLING AND EDITING PROGRAMMED PLAY ORDER

Again, be sure that the system is in Stop mode prior to recalling or editing

programmed play order.

To RECALL A PROGRAM

1. Press MEMORY to enter program mode.

2. To scroll through and check the programmed sequence of tracks, press

MEMORY repeatedly.

3. To start program play, press PLAYIPAUSE.

4. To exit program mode, press STOP.

To EDIT A PROGRAM

1. Press MEMORY to enter program mode.

2. Find the memory location by pressing MEMORY repeatedly for scrollinc

to the desired location.

3. Press _ or _ to select another track for replacing the existing one.

4. Press MEMORY to enter selection.

5. To replace other tracks, repeat steps 2 to 4.

6. To start program play, press PLAYIPAUSE.

7. To exit program mode, press STOP.

PLAYING AND LOADING DISCS SIMULTANEOUSLY

Your 3 Disc Changer Audio System has one other feature that you simply cannot resist; while the system is playing a disc, you can open the CD

compartment tray to unload the other 2 discs and re-load 2 new ones without interrupting the playing music.

Let's say if you're playing disc 2 and you want to replace discs 1 and 3 with

two other discs. All you'd have to do is press OPENICLOSE once to slide out

the CD compartment tray, unload the two discs you want to replace, reload one or two other discs, then press OPEN/CLOSE again to slide the tray back

in, and it's done! Now you can listen to the newly loaded discs 1 or 3, just press 1-2-3 DISC for rotating the tray to different discs.

SHUFFLE PLAY

With this function the system plays the tracks out of its original recorded sequence and you have quite a few choices of how the tracks can be

shuffled. You can:

• Repeatedly shuffle play one disc,

• Repeatedly shuffle play all loaded discs,

• Shuffle play the tracks of all discs (playing each track only once) or

• Shuffle play the tracks of one disc (playing each track only once).

Take your pick and follow the steps to set the system playing the way you like.

REPEATEDLY SHUFFLE PLAY WITHIN ONE Disc

1. If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the section on

LOADING DISCS.

2. Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEAT I DISC".

3. Press SHUFFLE and the display shows "SHUFFLE" and begins CD play

automatically.

REPEATEDLY SHUFFLE PLAY ALL Discs

1. If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the section on LOADING DISCS.

2. Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEATALL DISCS".

3. Press SHUFFLE and the display shows "SHUFFLE" and begins CD play

automatically.

SHUFFLE PLAY THE TRACKS OF ALL DISCS

The difference between this mode and the previous one is that with the

previous mode, the system continues playing the tracks of all loaded discs repeatedly and CD play mode won't end unless you press Stop. With this mode

it plays each track once for all loaded discs, after all tracks have been played, the system stops CD play mode. Follow the steps below to select this mode:

If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the section on

LOADING DISCS.

2. Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "ALL DISCS".

3. Press SHUFFLE and the display shows "SHUFFLE" and CD play begins automatically.

SHUFFLE PLAY THE TRACKS OF ONE DIsc

To shuffle play within one disc only, make sure to load only one disc,

otherwise the system will shuffle play all discs. To select this mode, follow

the steps below:

1. If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the section on

LOADING DISCS.

2. Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEAT 1 DISC".

3. Press SHUFFLE and the display shows "SHUFFLE" and CD play begins

automatically.

REPEAT PLAY

With this function you can set the system playing one or some tracks over and over. You have the following choices:

• Repeat play- one track,

• Repeat play - one disc,

• Repeat play - all discs,

• Repeat play- program or

• Repeat function off.

Take your pick and follow the steps on the next page to set the system playing the way you like.

REPEAT PLAY - ONE TRACK

To repeat p!ay any one particular track, follow step 5 in BASIC OPERATIONS page 10 to skip forward or backwards to that particular track, press PLAYIPAUSE, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows

"REPEAT 1". The system will play that track over and over until you press Stop to end CD play.

REPEAT PLAY - ONE D_sc

To repeat play a particular disc, press 1-2-3 DISC for skipping to that

particular disc, press PLAYIPAUSE, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEAT 1 DISC". The system will play tha.t disc over and over until you press Stop to end CD play.

REPEAT PLAY - ALL D,scs

To repeat play all loaded discs, press PLAYIPAUSE to start CD play, then

press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEATALL DISCS". The

system will play all loaded disc(s) over and over until you press Stop to end CD play.

REPEAT PLAY- PROGRAM

To repeat play a stored program, press MEMORY for entering program mode, press PLAYIPAUSE, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEATALL DISCS". The system will play that program over and over until you press Stop to end CD play.

REPEAT FUNCTION OFF

You can turn the repeat function off by pressing REPEAT repeatedly until

the display shows "ALL DISCS".

Your RS-1249/RS-1251 audio system comes with dual cassette decks. With dual cassette decks you can play cassette tapes one after another. Tape deck

1 can record and playback tapes, while tape deck 2 has only a playback

function.

When using cassette tape decks be sure to use the Function button for selecting Tape mode.

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LOAPlNG CASSETI'E TAPES

1. Press POWER to turn on your RS-1249 or RS-1251.

2. Press FUNCTION to select Tape mode, the display shows "TAPE".

3. Press STOP/EJEOr at either one or both decks to open one or both doors.

4. Insert a tape with its open edge facing downwards.

5. To close a deck door, (for deck 1) lightly push on the top left corner of deck l's door; (for deck 2) lightly push on the top right corner of deck

2's door,

BASIC OPERATIONS

Check that your system is loaded with cassette tape(s) in deck 1 and/or

deck 2. If tapes are not already loaded, follow the above section on

LOADING CASSETTE TAPES.

2. To begin tape play at deck 1, press PLAY at deck 1. Tape play at deck 2,

press PLAY at deck 2.

3. For deck 1, you can rewind or forward wind the tape to the desired position. To rewind, press REW. To wind forward, press F.FWD.

For deck 1 you can also pause tape play temporarily by pressing PAUSE.

Resume to normal tape play by pressing PAUSE again. Since deck 2 has no pause function, use the tape stop function instead by pressing

STOP.

For deck 1, stop tape play completely by pressing STOP.

AUTOMATIC TAPE STOP

When a cassette tape is engaged in a particular mode (except Pause mode)

and reaches the end of the the tape, the tape deck buttons automatically resume to the Off position.

DUAL DECKS TAPE PLAY

Your system can be set to play deck 2 then deck 1 without (prolonged) playback discontinuance.

Check that your system is loaded with cassette tapes in both deck 1 and

deck 2. if tapes are not already loaded, follow the section on LOADING

CASSETTE TAPES.

2. Press PLAY to start tape play at deck 2.

3. Press PAUSE then PLAY at deck 1.

4. At this point, deck 2 should be playing. Once deck 2 finishes, it automatically stops, then the system releases pause on deck 1 and starts playing the tape inside deck 1.

RECORDINGS

You have a choice of recording from various sources:

• Recording from radio;

• Recording from the CD player;

• Recording from a cassette tape.

RECORDING FROM RADIO

1. Follow the steps on LOADING CASSETTE TAPES to load a completely blank or partially blank tape into deck 1.

2. For partially blank tapes, use Rewind or F.Fwd (forward wind) for winding the tape to the desired starting point.

3. Select Tuner mode by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until the display shows "TUNER".

4. Choose a radio station. Refer to page 9 on USING THE TUNER.

5. Press RECORD to begin recording from radio.

6. To pause temporarily, press PAUSE. Resume recording by pressing PAUSE again.

7. To stop recording completely, press STOPIEJECT.

RECORDING FROM THE CD PLAYER

Follow steps 1 and 2 of the previous section on RECORDING FROM

RADIO.

Select CD Player mode by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until the

display shows "CD".

Load one to three CDs into the CD compartment tray, press 1-2-3 DISC

to select the desired disc, then press _ or _c_ to select the desired first track you want to record.

Quicky press PLAYIPAUSE twice to pause CD, avoiding immediate CD

play.

5. At deck 1, press PAUSE then press RECORD.

Now...get ready to release both pauses! Put a finger of one hand on the CD player's PLAY/PAUSE and put a finger of the other hand on the

deck l's PAUSE. Press on both simultaneously to begin recording.

RECORDING FROM A CASSETTE TAPE

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the previous section on RECORDING FROM

RADIO.

2. Load the pre-recorded tape into deck 2 (this should be the tape that you want to record from).

3. Select Tape mode by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until the display shows "TAPE".

4. At deck 1, press PAUSE then press RECORD.

5. To begin recording, press PLAY at deck 2 and the system automatically releases the Pause on deck 1.

6. To put a pause in the recording, press PAUSE at deck 1. To resume recording, press PAUSE again.

DON'T INFRINGE !

This product should only be used for the purposes for which it is sold,

that is, entertainment, vi,_lating no copyright law. Any attempts to use this product for which it is not intended is unlawful and therefore not

condoned by Thomson Consumer Electronics.

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INSTALLI NG BATTE RI ES

The remote control must be inserted with 2

AAA batteries prior use. Follow the steps

below to ensure correct installation.

Fit the tip of your index finger into A,

slightly push the tab of the battery compartment lid towards direction B,

lightly lift upwards to detach the lid.

Before inserting the batteries, observe the polarities (that is, -I- and - ) of the

batteries, then relate the polarities to the

engraved diagram inside the battery compartment. Now insert the batteries.

After installation of the batteries, replace and fit the lid to cover the batteries. Lightly push it

close.You should hear a small "CLICK" sound from the closing of the tab.

SUP/i_R

BASS

TUNER

CD TAPE

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONS

1. Press POWER to turn on system.

2. To select one of the available modes: Tuner, CD or Tape, press TUNER or CD or TAPE.

Note: The RECORD button on the remote control is inactive for this model.

3. To see a display demonstration of the system, press DEMO.

4. To turn off system, press POWER again.

FOR SOUND EFFECT AND VOLUME ADJUSTMENTS

1. Press SUPER BASS to enhance heavy-

based sound.

To select one of the five preset sound

effects, press PRESET EQ repeatedly to

toggle between the five Preset EQ (Preset

Equalizers): Jazz, Rock, Classical, Techno, Flat.

Press MUTE to silence the sound output.

Resume to normal by pressing MUTE again.

4. Adjust the sound output level by pressing

VOL + to increase or VOL - to decrease.

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IF YOU SELECTTUNER:

Search for a radio station automatically by

pressing SEEK and the system searches for

the nexl_ frequency with enough signal strength.

2. To stop auto Seek, press either one of the TUNING arrows ( • or • ).

3. Search for a radio station manually by

pressing either one of the TUNING arrows (• orY).

Select a preset radio station frequency by pressing PRESET to enter Preset mode,

press either one of the TUNING arrows ( • or • ) to choose a preset memory location.

IF YOU SELECTCD:

1. Select a CD by pressing DISC SKIP repeatedly

to toggle between and choose one of the

loaded discs.

2, Press (PLAY) to start disc play from the

beginning of track 1 of selected disc.

3, To skip forward or backward to the

beginning of other tracks, press (TRACK) or (TRACK),

, For fast search forward or backward

within a playing track, press and hold either (TRACK) or (TRACK).

Release hold on button when the fast

search reaches your desired search place.

5. You can pause disc play at any one point, just press PAUSE. Release pause by pressing

(PLAY).

BASS

SUPER

TUNER CD TAPE

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PAUSE

TRACK STOP TRACK

REPEAT DISC SKIP SHUFFLE

RECORD DEMO

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PRESET TUNING SEEK

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6. To stop disc play, press STOP.

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7. The Repeat function is for repeating disc or track play. Press REPEAT repeatedly to toggle between and select one of the modes: repeat one

track, repeat one disc, repeat all loaded disc(s). During selection, be sure to

look a'cthe display to see the changing of modes, stop pressing when the display shows your desired mode.

Choosing the Shuffle function will set the system playing tracks in a shuffled

sequence. Press SHUFFLE once and the display shows SHUFFLE. Press

SHUFFLE again for resuming to normal disc play. The functionality of Shuffle is also dependent on the selected Repeat mode. If the Repeat One Disc mode is selected, then tracks will be shuffle-played within that one disc, repeatedly. If the Repeat All Discs mode is selected, tracks of all discs will be

shuffle-played, repeatedly. If the mode All Discs is selected, the system will shuffle-play all discs, play each track once, and returns to Stop mode.

IF YOU SELECTTAPE:

You will need to perform all Tape mode related operations at the front panel of the system. Remote control of Tape mode functions is not possible since the

decks are not Logic Decks,

The following are some of the messages you may see when the system is in CD mode. Refer to the descriptions below when you see a message on display.

This message is displayed when:

STBY

OPEN

READ

MUTE

ERR

FULL

the system is in Standby mode.

the CD compartment tray is opening.

the CD compartment tray is closing.

the system is reading the content of a disc.

the Mute function is activated. Also refer to page

18, step 3 of section For Sound Effect and

Volume Adjustments for a more detailed functional explanation.

the CD compartment tray is obstructed as it opens

or closes. Press OPENICLOSE to re-open or re-close

the CD compartment tray. This'cancels the error.

the system's (CD mode) track memory has reached

its limit and cannot store any more tracks.

CLR

EMP

you clear a stored program. In program mode,

press and hold STOP for about 1 second, the display shows this message to indicate that the

program is being cleared.

you try to select program play while no program has been stored in memory.

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Prior to cleaning the exterior, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Wipe the exterior with a soft, clean, and slightly water- dampened cloth.

CD CARE

HANDLING CD_; :

CLEANING COs :

CD LENS CARE

• Always handle CDs by their edges or hold it with your

index finger in the hole and a thumb at one edge. Do not put your finger pads onto the signal (shiny) side of a disc.

• The label side of a disc should be left as is; should not affix any adhesive tapes or labels nor should there be any

scratching or damage done to it. Never use any damaged (such as cracked or warped) discs

as the system spins CDs at very high speed.

CDs need to be cleaned regularly because any dust or foreign particles may cause the system to output poor sound quality. To clean a CD, use a soft clean cloth to

wipe the CD from the hole (at the center of the disc) outwards to the disc's edge.

If a CD is particularly dirty, wet a soft cloth in clean water, wring it out to rid the cloth.of excess water, gently wipe away the dirt. Use another dry cloth to soak up

remaining water droplets.

Cleaning liquids other than clean water can damage a

CD. Never use cleaning sprays, antistatic agents, benzene, thinner, nor any other volatile solvents to clean CDs.

When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the system to output poor sound quality. To clean the lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner

which can maintain the output sound quality of your system. For instructions

on cleaning the CD lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens cleaner.

TAPE TYPE SELECTION

In today's hypermarkets and stores there are 3 types of cassette tape available for sale: Type I, Type II, Type Ill. When you purchase new cassette

tapes be sure to select Type I because both Type II and Type III are not

suitable for use with this system and may cause poor sound quality.

TAPE CARE STORING TAPES :

High temperatures such as exposure to sunlight or storage in hot places may warp the tape's case or

damage the tape itself. Always keep a cassette tape in its box when not in use.

Keep cassette tapes away from magnets to avoid

erasure by magnetic fields. For example, electric

motors and electrical transformers are some of the

objects that can erase the content of a cassette tape.

CLEANING HEADS :

The tape head is the part that plays the music on your tape. Since the tape head comes into contact with

magnetic tapes the most, iron oxide particles from the tape builds up on the tape head. This build up can

cause muffled playback sound, incomplete recordings, and may prevent automatic tapestop.

You will need to clean the heads regularly, after every 25 hours of use.

To clean the heads, unplug the power cord from the

power outlet, open the deck door, push down the PLAY button to expose the heads. Then use a head

cleaner to clean the heads, capstan, and pinch wheel. After cleaning, allow about 30 minutes for the heads

to dry prior use.

• From time to time, use a head demagnetizing cassette to demagnetize the head (available from most audio

equipment stores).

• Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.

• Make sure no cleaning material is allowed to fall into

the tape assembly.

Clean these parts

SYSTEM DOESN'T TURN ON

Check your power source, is the power plug fitted and plugged into the

power outlet properly, are the batteries in the remote control fresh? If not, do make sure that the power plug is properly plugged in and that

the batteries are replaced with fresh ones. Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for a moment, then plug it

back in again.

Is there power at that particular power outlet? Try plugging the system to another power outlet.

No SOUND

Try adjusting the volume level. Are the speaker wires properly connected? If not, re-connect the

speaker wires properly. Is the Mute function activated? If it is, try de-activating the Mute function.

Make sure you've selected the correct mode: Tape, CD or Tuner.

No SOUND FROM ONE CHANNEL

• Is the connection of that channel's (Left or Right) speaker wire proper? If it's not or you're not certain whether if it is, do reconnect it.

POOR RADIO RECEPTION

Poor AM or FM reception? AM, adjust the AM loop antenna. FM, adjust the FM T-type antenna.

Are there electrical appliances near the system (appliances such as hair

dryers, vaccuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights)? If there are, try turning them off.

CD DOESN'T PLAY

Is there a disc loaded on the tray? If not, do load one. Is the disc's label facing up? If it isn't, turn the disc over and try disc play

again.

Is the Pause mode activated? If yes, de-activate the mode. Is the CD function selected? If not, press FUNCTION repeatedly until

"CD" is displayed.

CD SOUND SKIPS

• Is the CD dirty? If it is, clean it by following the instructions on page 22.

• Is the disc warped, scratched or cracked? If the disc is damaged in any way don't attempt to play that disc as it may cause damage to the CD lens.

• Is there shock or vibration affecting the system? If so, you should re-locate

the system to some other firm, level and stable surface.

DISTORTED OR NOISY RECORDINGS

Are the tape heads dirty? If they are (or if you're not sure), follow the

instructions on page 23 to clean the tape heads. Have the tape heads been magnetized? If yes (or if you're not sure),

purchase a Head Demagnetizing Cassette which should be available from most audio equipment stores.

REMOTE CONTROL WON'T WORK

Is the system plugged into a working AC outlet? Try plugging it into one that you know will work.

Is the system on? Press POWER to turn system on. Have you selected the correct function when pressing on the buttons? For

example, if the system is in CD mode and you try tuning to a particular radio frequency, the remote control is not going to look like it's working.

In such cases, press FUNCTION to select the correct function first, then press on the buttons.

Are the batteries weak? Try replacing old batteries with some fresh ones.

(Refer to page 18 for instructions on replacing batteries.)

Are you pointing the remote control directly at the system while

pressing the buttons? You should be, because the remote control

sensor at the system is right next to the Preset EQ indicators at the

right cornerof the display.

Are you too far from the system when using the remote control? The

remote control sensor can only sense signals (from the remote control)

within a limited distance. So move closer towards the system.

Are there any obstacles between the remote control and the system? If

there are, move all objects standing in the way between the remote control and the system.

Antennas 5 Automatic Tape Stop 16

B ...

Band Selector 8

Care & Maintenance 22, 23 Cassette Player Control Buttons 8

Cassette Tape Decks 8 CD Care 22

CD Compartrnent Tray 7 CD Lens Care 22

CD Player Control Buttons 7 Check for Moisture 4

Choosing System Location 4 Connections 5

Display Messages in CD Mode 21 Dual Decks Tape Play 16

FM Stereo Button 8 FM Stereo Indicator 7

Function 7

Installing Batteries (Remote Control) 18

Loading Discs(CDs) 10

Memo 8

Panel Controls 6, 7, 8 Phones (jack) 8

Playing and loading CDs Simultaneously 12 Power 7

Power Supply 5

Preset EQ 7 Programming Player Order 11

Recalling/Editing Programmed Play Order 11 Recordings 16 Remote Control Operations 18

Repeat Play 13

Service Information 2

Shuffle Play 12 Sound Effect (Preset EQ) Indicators 8

Speakers 5 Super Bass 8

Tape Care 23

Tape Type Selection 23

Troubleshootin Tips 24, 25

Tune/Preset Stations 8 Tuner Operations 9 Tuning Buttons 8

Unpack the System 4

Using theCassette Decks 15, 16

UsingtheCDPlayef 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 Using the Remote Control 18, 19, 20

Using the Tuner 9

Vacuum Fluorescent Display 7

Volume Control 8

Open/Close 7

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship. Forhow long after your purchase:

• One year=

(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:

• Provideyou 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:

• Properlypackyour unit. Includeany 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 asthe bill of sale.Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPSor its

equivalent to:

Thoms(m Co_urner Elcc_onics Product Exchan_ Center

11721B Alameda Ave. Socotro, Texas 79927

• Pay any charges billed to you by the ExchangeCenter for service not covered by the

warranty.

• Insure your shipment in case of lossor damage. Thomson accepts no liability in caseof

damage or loss.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.

What your warranty doesnot cover:

• Customerinstruction. (Your Owner's Manual providesinformation regarding

operating instructionsand usercontrols. Foradditional information, askyour dealer.)

• Installation and set-up serviceadjustments.

• Batteries.

• Damage from misuseor neglect.

• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of God, suchas but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Pleasecomplete and mail the Product Registration Cardpackedwith your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.The return of the card isnot

required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• Thiswarranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rightswhich vary from state to state.

Ifyou purchased your product outside the USA:

• Thiswarranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of

charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from

accidents, misuse or leaking batteries. Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:

1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement, OR

2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original carton (or equivalent).

Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.

Distribution Centre 7400 A Bramalea Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1X1

The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a

modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that

any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory

warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to

be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith. If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you

may write to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.

P.O. Box 0944

: Indianapolis, Indiana, U.s.A., 46206-0944

Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period.

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