RCA RS1290 Owner’s Manual

RCA

Model: RS 1290

FCC Information

For Your Safety

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules.

Operation issubject 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

multimedia Inc. could void the user's authority to
operate this product.

This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)

energy, and if not installed and used properly, this
equipment may cause interference to radio and

television reception.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio
or television reception (which you can determine by
unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is

"receiving" the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is
receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that

the unit and the equipment receiving interference

are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference,

please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions.
Also, the Federal Communications Commission has

prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and

Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This

booklet is available from the U.S. Government

Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please
specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when

ordering copies.

This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR

Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of

manufacture.

The AC power plug ispolarized (one blade is wider
than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets

__ the outlet completely, turn the plug

not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRONIC SHOCK,

MATCHWIDE BLADEOFPLUGTOWIDE SLOT,FULLY
INSERT.

one way. If the plug won't go into

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

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

According to some state taws, 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.
Remore Control No.

Date of Purchase

Serial No.

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only after headphone are in place.

Have a Blast- Just Not in Your

Make sure you turn down the
volume on the unit before you

put on headphones. Increase

the volume to the desired level

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THE LIGHTNING CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION

FLASH AND ARROW- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK POINT WITHIN THE
HEAD WITHIN THE DO NOT REMOVE COVER TRIANGLE IS A
TRIANGLE IS A (OR BACK). NO USER- WARNING SIGN

WARNING SIGN SERVICEABLE PARTS IN* ALERTING YOU OF

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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ALERTING YOU OF SIDE, REFER SERVICING I M P O R T A N T
"DANGEROUS TO QUALIFIED SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

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FCC Information .................

inside cover

Installation .......................... 1

CD Micro System ................ 2

Remote Control .................. 3

Time Settings ...................... 4

Tuner .................................... 4

Tape Deck .................................. 5

CD Player ................................... 6

Troubleshooting Tips ............... 7

Maintenance ............................. 7

More Information ................... 8

Limited Warranty (US) ....... 9-10

Limited Warranty (Canada)

............................................. 11-12

To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacing shown

as below:

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CD - switches to CD mode
PHONES - connects headphones. Sound output

will then be through the headphones instead of
the speakers.
POWER/STANDBY - turns on/off the unit.

Remember to unplug the power cord from the

power outlet if you are not going to use the
system for some time.

PROGISET i confirms your settings
TAPE - switches to tape mode

CLOCK/TIMER/SLEEP - shows clock time and sets
timer on/off timer and sleep time

TUNER - switches to tuner mode
TUNING/SKIPISEARCH _ or '_' - When CD

mode is activated, it skips forward or backward
to the next tracks. When tuner mode is

activated, select the frequency or search for the
next station.

VOLUME - adjusts the amount of sounds

provided by the unit

..... Q PRESET EQ - provides different sound

O effects which include classic,jazz, rock

and pop

CD buttons

INT_O

INTRO - plays every track for 10 seconds

SHUFFLE

0 SHUFFLE - plays tracks randomly
I_11PLAYIPAUSE- plays and pauses the disc

• STOP - ceases the playback

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Tuner buttons

MONO STEREO i toggles between mono/stereo

FM receptions.

PRESET- turns to the station memory locations

you have set before

Tape buttons

IH_ F. FWD - makes the tape go forwards.

II PAUSE - stops the function temporarily
I_ PLAY - play the cassette tape

• RECORD - records from CD or tuner

<_1 REWIND - makes the tape go backwards.
II/-A STOP/EJECT- ceases playback/recording and

opens tape door

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Remote Control

Operations

Most of the function keys on the remote control
can be found on the unit except for MUTE,

REPEAT l/ALL and TIMER ON/OFF.

MUTE-the unit issilent when MUTE is activated.

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REPEAT llALL-a particular track or all tracks
plays repeatedly by selecting this function, Press

once to select REPEAT 1 for playing a particular
track repeatedly. Presstwice to select REPEAT

ALL for playing all tracks repeatedly. Press the
third time to de-select this function.

TIMER ON/OFF - enable and disable the timer
function.

Installing Batteries

2 "AAA" batteries must be inserted into the
remote control prior to use. Follow the steps

below to ensure correct installation.

1. Remove the battery compartment door
(located at the back of the remote control) by

applying thumb pressure and then lifting the
door out and off the cabinet.

2. Before inserting the
batteries, observe the

polarities (that is, + and -) of

the battery, then relate the

polarities to the engraved
diagram inside the battery

compartment. Now insert

the batteries.

3. After installation of the
batteries, replace and fit the

lid to cover the batteries.
Lightly push it closed with a

snap.

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