RCA RS2040 User Manual

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FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is "receiving" the interference).

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

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC

20402. Please specify stock number 004-00000345-4 when ordering copies. This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this

safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Have a Blast-Just Not in your eardrums! Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphone are in place.

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FCC Information

Technical Information

Product: Mini System Brand: RCA Model: RS2040

Electrical Consumption

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz Power Consumption: 38 Watts

IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P. 06700. México, D.F. Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you may need the model number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase: Model No. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide.

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Table of Content

FCC Information

Getting Started .................................. 2

Unpacking Your System ................................... 2

Installation ....................................................... 2

Connecting the Speakers ............................ 2

Using the Antenna ...................................... 2

General Controls................................ 3

Front View ........................................................ 3

Top View ........................................................... 3

Remote Control ............................................... 4

Installing Batteries ....................................... 4

Settings .............................................. 5

Display .............................................................. 5

Setting the Clock ............................................. 5

Setting the Timer ............................................. 5

Activating the Timer ................................... 5

Setting Sleep Time ........................................... 5

View Remaining Sleep Time ....................... 6

Adjust Sleep Time ........................................ 6

Sound Features .................................. 6

Preset Equalizer Curves ................................... 6

X-Bass ............................................................... 6

Muting Audio .................................................. 6

CD Player ............................................ 7

Notes on CD-R/RW ........................................... 7

Loading a Disc .................................................. 7

Playback ........................................................... 7

Skipping Tracks ................................................ 7

Searching Through a CD ................................. 7

Random Playback ............................................ 8

Sampling Tracks ............................................... 8

Repeat .............................................................. 8

Setting Up a CD Program ................................ 8

Playing a Program List ................................. 8

View Program List ....................................... 8

Deleting Program List ................................. 8

Radio .................................................. 9

Selecting Tuner Band....................................... 9

Searching for a Station .................................... 9

Presetting a Station ......................................... 9

Auto Preset Programming .......................... 9

Listening to the Preset Station ................... 9

Suppressing Stereo Signal ............................... 9

Tape Player ....................................... 10

Playing Cassette Tape .................................... 10

Recording a Radio Program .......................... 10

Recording a CD .............................................. 10

Reset Tape Counter ....................................... 10

Troubleshooting Tips ....................... 11

Maintenance .................................... 12

Cleaning ......................................................... 12

CD Player ........................................................ 12

Tape Player ..................................................... 12

Handling CDs ................................................. 12

Cleaning CDs .................................................. 12

CD Lens Care

Important Information ................... 13

Safety Precautions ......................................... 13

Important Battery Information ..................... 13

Headset Safety ............................................... 13

Don’t Infringe ................................................ 13

Technical Specification .................................. 13

Limited Warranty (U.S.) ................... 14

Limited Warranty (Canada) ............ 16

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Getting Started

Unpacking Your System

You should have:

• One main unit (with 2 speakers);

• One remote control;

• One safety leaflet;

• One User Manual;

• Owner registration card.

Installation

To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacing shown as below:

4 inches

inches

4 inches

inches

Connecting the Speakers

When connecting the speakers, match the red wires to the red jacks and the black wires to the black jacks. Each speaker has a black and a red jack, one for positive and one for negative. The top two jacks are for the left speaker, while the bottom two jacks are for the right speaker.

Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.

NOTE: Make sure the insulation

is completely removed from the

ends of the

speaker wires at all connection

points.

Speaker

Wire Connection

Push Speaker terminal tab down to insert wire.

Using the Antenna

Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to make sure the FM antenna is positioned properly. The FM antenna is the coiled wire connected to the back of the unit. Uncoil it, making sure it is fully extended (you may even want to tape it to the wall behind the unit, if possible. The higher, the better.) For better AM reception, move or rotate the unit.

Front View

Side View

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General Controls

Front View

ON • STAND-BY – 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.

CD – Selects CD mode. TAPE – Selects tape mode. TUNER / BAND • APP – Selects tuner mode; selects

radio band in tuner mode; begins auto preset programming. MONO / STEREO – In Tuner mode – Toggles stereo and mono mode in FM tuner. CLOCK • TIMER – Shows clock time and timer on/ off time; enters clock and timer setting mode; enable or disable timer mode.

X-BASS – Enables / disables X-Bass REC•II – Starts/pauses recording from CD / Tuner

mode.

TUNING - / + (SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD ) – In CD mode - skips backward or

forward to the other tracks.

In Tape mode - Rewinds or fast forwards tape. In tuner mode -searches down or up radio

frequency.

STOP ( ) – In CD mode - Stops CD playback. In Tape mode – Stops tape playback.

PLAY/PAUSE ( ) – In CD mode – Plays and pauses CD playback. In Tape mode – Plays and pauses tape playback. PRESET - / + – In tuner mode – selects preset station. PROG•SET•CLEAR – Enters program setting mode; confirms your settings; clears settings. EQ – Selects among different sound effects (flat / classic / rock / pop / jazz).

VOLUME – adjusts the sound level. PHONES – Jack for connecting headphones. OPEN/CLOSE – Push to open the tape

compartment door.

Top View

OPEN•CLOSE – Press to open the CD compartment

door.

OPEN•CLOSE

COMPACT DISC MICRO SYSTEM

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General Controls

- Turns the unit on/off EQ - Selects among different sound effects (flat / classic / rock /

pop / jazz) REPEAT - In CD mode - toggles repeat options (repeat disc / repeat track / repeat off).

- Selects random playback in CD mode. CD - Selects CD player. X-BASS - Enable and disables X-Bass. INTRO - Selects Intro play in CD mode. DISPLAY - In CD mode - toggles among displaying track elapse

time, track remain time and disc remain time.

TAPE - Selects tape player. ST•MO - Toggles stereo and mono mode in FM tuner. BAND/APP - Selects radio bands; starts auto preset programming. TUNER - Selects radio tuner. REC•II - Starts recording or pause recording. CLK•TIMER - Enters clock and timer setting mode. SLEEP - Selects sleep time. PRESET + / - - Selects next / previous preset stations. SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD - In Tuner mode -

Searches down or up radio frequency. In CD mode - Skips to the previous or next track. PLAY/PAUSE - In CD mode - Plays disc and pauses CD playback. In Tape mode - Plays tape and pauses tape playback.

STOP - Stops CD and tape playback. MUTE - Mutes Volume. VOL + / - - Turns up or down volume level. PROG•SET•CLEAR - Enters program setting mode; confirms your

settings; clears preset station in tuner programming mode; clears CD program in CD programming mode and resets tape counter in tape mode.

Installing Batteries

The remote control must be inserted with 2 “AA” or “UM-3” or “R6” batteries prior use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct installation.

1. Remove the battery compartment door (located at the back of the remote control) by sliding the compartment door in the direction of the arrow 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 close with a snap.

Remote Control

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Settings

Display

Setting the Clock

1. Press CLOCK•TIMER to enter clock setting mode. The display toggles between “CLK -- --:00” and “PM -- --:00”.

2. Press TUNING - or + to set the hour.

3. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to shift to the minute digits.

4. Press TUNING - or + to set the minute.

5. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to confirm the setting.

Setting the Timer

1. Press CLOCK•TIMER twice to enter timer on setting mode. The display toggles between “ON -- --:00” and ““PM -- --:00””.

2. Press TUNING - or + to set the hour.

3. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to move to the

minute digits.

4. Press TUNING - or + to set the minute digits.

5. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to move to source selection.

6. Press TUNING - or + to select source (Tape / Tuner / CD / Rec TU)

If Rec TU is selected, “TU PR 1” will be displayed. Press TUNING - or + to select the preset station to record.

7. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to move to volume

setting.

8. Press TUNING - or + to select desired volume level.

9. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to move to timer off time setting. The display toggles between “OFF -- --:00” and ““PM -- --:00””.

10. Repeat steps 3-5 to set timer off hour and minute.

11. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to confirm settings.

Timer will be activated automatically after settings are finished.

Activating the Timer

Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for 2 seconds on the main unit to activate and deactivate the timer function.

Note:Note:

Note:

Timer can not be set or activated if clock time is not set.

SET CLK

will flash on the display when you try to activate the timer. Follow instructions under “Setting the Clock” to set clock.

If timer settings have not been entered,

SET TMR

will flash on the display when you try to activate the timer. Follow instructions under ”Setting the Timer” to enter timer settings.

If timer off time is set as the same as timer on time,

TIMER NG

will flash on the display. Set the correct timer off time again.

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Settings

Preset Equalizer Curves

Press EQ to toggle among FLAT, CLASSIC, ROCK, POP and JAZZ. The selection is highlighted.

X-Bass

Press X-BASS to turn on/off the x-bass feature. The icon is displayed.

Muting Audio

Press MUTE to silence playback.

Sound Features

Note:Note:

Note:

Sleep is automatically de-activated when the unit is turned off.

Setting Sleep Time

You can select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off automatically.

Press SLEEP on the remote control to toggle among OFF, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, and 10 minutes.

View Remaining Sleep Time

When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to view remaining sleep time in minutes.

Adjust Sleep Time

Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time is displayed to change sleep time.

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CD Player

Skipping Tracks

Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to skip to the previous or next

track on the disc.

Searching Through a CD

Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to search through a CD while it is

playing.

Notes on CD-R/RWNotes on CD-R/RW

Notes on CD-R/RW

• Do not affix any type of labels to either side (recordable or labeled side) of a CD-R/RW disc as this may result in the unit malfunctioning.

• To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc, do not open the disc compartment door while the disc is being read.

• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc into the unit. This may take a longer time to read the disc.

••

•

Playback capability for CD-RW discsPlayback capability for CD-RW discs

Playback capability for CD-RW discs may vary due to variations in themay vary due to variations in the

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may vary due to variations in the quality of the CD-RW disc and thequality of the CD-RW disc and the

quality of the CD-RW disc and thequality of the CD-RW disc and the

quality of the CD-RW disc and the recorder used to create the disc.recorder used to create the disc.

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recorder used to create the disc.

This unit is compatible with audio CD-R/RW discs.

CD-R / RW

Note:Note:

Note:

Be sure to remove all discs from the disc compartment before moving or transporting the unit!

Loading a Disc

1. Press CD to select CD mode.

2. Press down on the OPEN/CLOSE area on the top of the unit to open the CD compartment door.

3. Insert up a disc with the label facing up.

4. Close the CD compartment door.

Playback

•Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin or pause playback.

•Press STOP to stop play.

Tips:Tips:

Tips:

If the CD compartment is not loaded with a CD or the CD is unreadable, the message “

NO DISCNO DISC

NO DISC” will be shown.

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Random Playback

Press to turn on/off the playing of tracks in random order. (Remote Only)

Sampling Tracks

Intro Play lets you enjoy the CD tracks for 10 seconds. When the last track has played for 10 seconds, the Intro Play stops.

1. Load a CD into the disc compartment.

2. Press INTRO on the remote control and the INTRO icon will be shown.

3. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback from the first track. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to select a particular track.

4. Press INTRO again to exit intro play.

Repeat

•Press REPEAT on the remote control once to

repeat all tracks. REPEAT ALL is shown in the display simultaneously.

• Press again to play a particular track

repeatedly, at the same time, REPEAT 1 is displayed.

• Press a third time to de-select the function.

1. Select CD mode by pressing CD.

2. In stop mode, press PROG•SET•CLEAR after the CD has been loaded into the system. The

message “0 PR 1” will be shown on the display and PROG. flashes.

3. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to select a track to be stored into memory location 1.

4. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to confirm your selection and store that track into memory. Repeat step 3 and this step to store additional tracks. In CD program mode, the PROG. icon lights on the display.

Playing a Program List

While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY/PAUSE . When the unit is playing the program, “PROG” icon will be displayed.

View and Edit Program List

1. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR repeatedly to view program list. To edit program location, press PROG•SET•CLEAR until the location you want to edit is displayed.

2. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to select the new track to be stored.

3. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to confirm.

Deleting Program List

Press and hold PROG•SET•CLEAR for 2 seconds to clear program list. The program list will also be cleared once the CD compartment door is opened. The system displays the message CLEAR.

Setting Up a CD Program

Tips:Tips:

Tips:

A maximum of 20 tracks can be stored into memory.

CD Player

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Radio

Selecting Tuner Band

• Press TUNER/BAND•APP on the main unit or TUNER on the remote control to select radio mode.

• Select a radio band by pressing TUNER/ BAND•APP on the main unit or BAND/APP on the remote control: FM – 87.5 - 108.1 MHz AM – 530 - 1710 KHz

Searching for a Station

• Press TUNING - or + on the main unit or SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD on

the remote control to search for a radio station.

•To search automatically, press and hold

TUNING - or + on the main unit or SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD on

the remote control for 1 second.

Presetting a Station

1. Press TUNER/BAND•APP on the main unit or

BAND•APP on the remote control to select

band.

2. Press TUNING - or + on the main unit or SKIP

BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD on the remote control to select station to be stored.

3. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to enter program mode.

4. Press PRESET - or + to select memory location (up to 30 memory locations). When you are selecting the preset location, the preset station number is flashing.

5. Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to confirm the setting.

Auto Preset Programming

Press and hold TUNER/BAND•APP on the main unit or BAND•APP on the remote control to scan stations in selected band. A maximum of 30 stations can be stored. Beware of your preset channels being erased accidentally because the scanning and storing process is automatic upon pressing the button. Press any button to stop scanning.

Listening to the Preset Station

1. Press TUNER/BAND•APP.

2. Press PRESET + / - repeatedly to locate your desired memory location.

Suppressing Stereo Signal

Press MONO/STEREO on the main unit or ST•MO on the remote control to toggle between FM mono and stereo for FM broadcast. If FM stereo reception is weak, select mono sound to reduce noise.

Tips:Tips:

Tips:

A maximum of 30 stations can be stored.

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Tape Player

Playing Cassette Tape

1. Press TAPE to select tape mode.

2. Press on the OPEN/CLOSE area to open the deck door.

3. Load a cassette tape into the deck. Then, lightly press the deck door closed.

•Press PLAY/PAUSE to start tape play.

•Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to position the tape at the desired position.

• Press STOP to stop.

Recording a Radio Program

1. Press TUNER/BAND•APP on the main unit or BAND•APP on the remote control to select

tuner mode and desired band.

2. Tune to the station you want to record by pressing TUNING - or + on the main unit or SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD on the remote control.

3. Press REC•II on the main unit. The REC. icon will flash on the display. Press REC•II again to start recording.

4. Press STOP to stop recording. Press REC•II again to pause recording. To resume recording, press again.

Recording a CD

1. Press CD to select CD mode.

2. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to select the track that you want to record.

3. Press REC•II to record. The REC. icon will flash on the display. Press REC•II again to start recording. CD automatically starts playback at the same time.

4. Press STOP to stop recording.

Reset Tape Counter

Press PROG•SET•CLEAR to reset counter.

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Problem

System will not turn on

No sound

Poor radio reception

CD does not play

Solution

• Check power cord for a secure connection.

• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again.

• Check the outlet by plugging in another device.

• Increase the volume setting.

• Check connection to speakers.

• Check that you have selected the appropriate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.

• Make sure mute is off.

• Make sure headphones are not plugged in.

• Check antenna connection.

• Move antenna.

•Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluorescent lights.

• Check that CD is in the tray.

• Check that CD label is facing up.

• Check that PAUSE mode is not on.

• Check that CD function is selected.

• Use CD lens cleaner.

• Clean the disc.

•Try another disc

Solution

• Clean the disc.

• Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage.

• Check if something is causing the system to vibrate. If so, move the system.

• Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet away or on a different surface from the main unit.

• Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner) and then back to CD.

• Inspect the tape head, clean it if neccessary.

• Check that the batteries are properly installed.

• Replace weak batteries.

• Check the system is plugged into power source.

• Point the remote directly at the system’s front panel.

• Move closer to the system.

• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the system.

Problem

CD sound skips

CD button will not respond

Distorted or noisy tape recordings

Remote control does not work

Troubleshooting Tips

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Maintenance

Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth.

CD Player

CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must be opened by only a qualified technician.

Tape Player

To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodically open the door of each deck and clean the magnetic heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by playing a demagnetizing cassette (available through an audio equipment store).

To protect recordings on one or both sides of a tape, remove the corresponding tab. If you later want to record on the tape, affix a piece of adhesive tape over the hole.

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.

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the edges, or by one edge and the hole. Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do not scratch or damage the label. CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs

Cleaning CDs

• Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep CDs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.

• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove any water drops with a dry cloth.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc surface.

CD Lens Care

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.

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Safety Precautions

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

• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.

• Do not use your System immediately after transporting it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensation may cause the system to malfunction.

• Keep your unit away from humid areas and abnormally hot places.

• 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.

• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside the disc compartment. To keep dust from collecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the compartment door open for an extended period of time. If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping and splashing.

Important Battery Information

• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries. Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to provincial and local regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the following circumstances:

- if mixed with a different battery type,

- if inserted incorrectly,

- if all batteries are not replaced at the same

time,

- if disposed of in fire, or

- if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged

Headset Safety

• Do not play your headset at high volume. Hearing experts warn against extended highvolume play.

• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce

volume or discontinue use.

•You should use with extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even if your headset is an open-air designed to let you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you.

Don’t Infringe

This product should only be used for the purposes for which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any attempts to use this product for which it is not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by Thomson.

Technical Specification

Power supply: 120V~60Hz Dimensions ( H x W x D inches): Unit size - 9.3 x 5.7 x 9.1 Speaker - 9.3 x 5.7 x 6.3 Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB) CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 20 kHz Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.

Important Information

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Limited Warranty (U.S.)

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts

• 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:

• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.

• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your unit.

How you get service:

• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.

• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of audio heads.

• Batteries.

• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

• A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

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Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How State Law relates to warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your unit outside the United States:

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

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

Limited Warranty (U.S.)

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What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts

• 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:

• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.

• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your unit.

How you get service:

• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of audio heads.

• Batteries.

• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

• A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

Limited Warranty (Canada)

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Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How Provincial Laws relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights which are in addition to statutory warranties that may vary from Province to Province.

If you purchased your unit outside Canada:

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

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

Limited Warranty (Canada)

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RCA RS2040 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual