RCA RS2640 User Manual

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RS2635
RS2640

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FCCInformation

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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 opera-
tion.
In accordance with FCCrequirements, changes or modi-
fications 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 televi-
sion 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 inter-
ference).

• 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/tele-
vision 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.

Have a Blast-Just Not in Your
Eardrums
Make sure you turn down the volume
on the unit before you put on head-
phones. Increasethe volume to the
desired level only after headphones
are in place.

Technicalspecification

Product: 5CD Audio System
Brand: RCA

Model: RS2635 / RS2640

Electrical Consumption:

Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
Power consumption: RS2635 - 80 Watts

RS2640 - 135 Watts

IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de M_xico, S.A. de C.V.

_,lvaro Obreg6n No. 151.Piso 13.

Col. Roma. Delegaci6n Cuauht_moc
C.R06700. M_xico, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360

RFC:CTM-980723-KS5

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is polarized ___

(one blade iswider 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.

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.

Remote Control No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those specially
trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instruc-
tions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty

included in this Guide.

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THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WiTHiN THE
TRIANGLE iS A
WARNING SiGN

ALERTINGYOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" iNSiDE
THEPRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER

(OR SACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLEPARTS iN-
SIDE.REFER SERVICING
TO QUALiFiEDSERVICE
PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE iS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF

iMPORTANT
iNSTRUCTiONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM IBACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOBTURE.

FCCInformation
Safety Information

Getting Started ....... 2

Unpacking the system ........ 2

BackView .................. 2

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

GeneralControls ...... 3

Main Unit ..................3

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

DisplaySettings

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

Showing Demonstration ..... 5

Display Clock / Timer ......... 5

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

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

Activating the Timer ....... 5

Adjusting the Display Brightness

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Sleep Mode ................ 5

SoundFeatures ....... 6

Preset Equalizer Curves ...... 6

Creating Custom curves ...... 6

BassBoost .................. 6

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

CD Player

Notes on CD-R/RW Disc ....... 6

Loading Discs ............... 6

Playing Discs................ 6

Playand Load

Simultaneously ........... 7

Skipping a Disc ........... 7

Searching Through a CD ...7
Shuffling the Play Order ...7

Sampling Tracks ........... 7

Repeat .................. 7

Setting Up a CDProgram...7

Playing a Program List ..... 7

Displaying the Program List .7

Deleting Program List ...... 7

Radio ............... 8

Selecting Tuner Band ........ 8

Tuning to a Station .......... 8

Using Presets ............... 8

Auto Preset Programming

(FM only) ................... 8

Manually Setting Presets ..... 8

Suppressing Stereo Signal .... 8

TapePlayer

Playing a Tape .............. 9

Recording .................. 9

From Tuner ............... 9

From CD ................. 9

TroubleshootingTips..10

Maintenance ........ 11

Cleaning ................. 11

CDPlayer ................. 11

Tape Player ................ 11

Handling CDs .............. 11

Cleaning CDs .............. 11

CDLens Care .............. 11

Important Information 12

Safety Precautions ......... 12

Headset Safety ............. 12

Important Battery

Information ............... 12

Don't Infringe ............. 12

Technical Specification ...... 12

Limited Warranty

(U.S.) .............. 13

Limited Warranty

(Canada) ........... 15

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Unpacking the system:

You should have the following:

• one main unit (with 2 main speakers);

• one remote control;

• oneAM Ioopantenna;

• one user's guide;

• one safety leaflet.

• Owner registration Card

BackView

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1. FM PigtailAntenna

2. AM Loop Antenna Connector

3. Main SpeakerJacks

Using the FM and AM Antennas

Before you use your audio system, you'll want to make

sure both the FMand AM antennas are positioned prop-

erly. Uncoil the FM antenna at the back of the unit, mak-
ing sure it isfully extended (you may even want to tape it

to the wall behind the unit if possible. The higher the

betten) You'll also need to connect the AM antenna loop

to the back of the unit if you listen to AM stations.

Rotate the AM loop antenna for better reception.

Connecting the Speakers

Match the red wire (on the left speaker) to red terminal
for the left speaker (L) on the back of the unit and the
black wire (on the left speaker) to the black terminal for
left speaker (L). Follow the same procedure to connect
the right (R)speaker.

Speaker Wire Connection

PushSpeaker terminal tab Releasetab to lock wire in
down to insert wire. the terminal.

NOTE: Make sure the insulation iscompletely removed from the

ends of the speaker wires at all connection points,

Installation

To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings
shown below free from other surfaces:

Front View ._. 4 inches

4 inche!

Side View _ 4inches

2

inches

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Main Unit

RS2635

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RS2640

ON/STANDBY --Turns power on or off (STANDBY
mode).

GAME .rnp3. L/ R/ AUX IN - Jackfor auxiliary
connection.

PHONES _ --Jack for connecting headphones
OPEN/CLOSE _ -- Opensor doses the disc tray.

Tipi Press ON/STANDBY to turn the system on
the previously used mode. Press CD, TAPE,

: TUNER or AUX (Remote Only) to select the

c°rresp°nd!ng mode.Look at the display icons to
ident!fY the current m0de.

SOURCE-- Selects among CD player, tuner, tape
player and AUX.
DIMMER,DEMO / CD INFO (RS2635 only) --Turns

the feature demonstration on or off; adjusts display

brightness; selects among displaying disc details.
DIMMER / DEMO(RS2640 only) --Turns the feature

demonstration on or off; adjusts display brightness.
TIMER -- Enters timer setting mode and turns the
timer on/off.

CLOCK --Shows clock time and enters clock setting

mode.

PRESET EQ -- selects among the different EQ

modes.

DIGITAL TUNING _ (SKIP BACKWARD)-

Decrements radio frequency, preset down, goes to
the previous CD track or setting option, fast search

backward through the CD.

DIGITALTUNING _ (SKIPFORWARD)-
Increments radio frequency, preset up, goes to the
next CDtrack or setting option, fast search forward

through the CD.

[] PLAY/ PAUSE-- Playsor pausesCD.

TUNE,PRESET[] -- Stops CDtrack, Setstune or pre-
set mode.

PROGoSET - Enters program mode for CD and
Tuner; Applies new settings for Clock and Timer

modes.

BAND/AUTO PROG. -- Changes between FM and
AM tuner bands. Enters auto preset program in

FM mode.

BASS BOOST --Turns BASSBOOSTon or off.

REPEAT - Selects among repeat modes.

DISCSKIP -- Skipsto the next CDin the tray

VOLUME CONTROL -- Increases/decreasesvolume.

TapePlayer

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_1_1 REWIND
I_1_ FAST-FORWARD

[] _ STOP/EJECT

II PAUSE

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Remote Control

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(_) --Turns power on or off from STANDBY mode.

CD-- SelectsCD player and change CDdisplay information in CD

playing mode.
TUNER-- Selects radio tuner and change radio band in Tuner mode.
TAPE-- Selectstape player.

AUX -- SelectsAux; turns the systemon.
EQ -- Selectsequalizer presets.

B BOOST--TurnsBassBoost on or off.

DIMMER,DEMO I CD INFO (RS2635 only) --Turns the feature demonstra-
tion on or off; adjusts display brightness; selectsamong displaying disc

details.
DIMMER I DEMO (RS2640 only) --Turns the feature demonstration on or

off; adjusts display brightness.
VOL+ or VOL- -- Increases/decreases volume.

PLAYIPAUSE _ll-- Playsand pausescurrent CD.
NEXT _l /FWD _ -- In CDmode - Skipsforward to the next CDtrack; In

Tuner mode - Tunesup radio frequency.

PREV I_ IREV +_ -- In CD mode - Skipsbackwards to the previous CD
track;

In Tuner mode - Tunesdown radio frequency.
OPENICLOSE-- Opens and closesCDdisc tray.

STOP-- Stopsplaying CD.
REPEAT -- Repeatsa track, CD,or all CDs.

MUTE _x - mutes sound.
SHUFFLE I_ --Turns onloff random playback.

FM ST.- Toggles between FM stereo and mono.
DISC SKIP-- Skipsto next CD.

INTRO- Turns INTROmode on or off to play the first I0 seconds of each

track.

PRESETUPIDN -- Selectsnext/previous preset station.
SLEEP- selectsthe time interval in minutes before the unit turns off.

NOTE: fiom+h+ €o,tioi,:

Installing Batteries

The remote control must be inserted with 2 "AAA" or "R3" or "UM 4" bat-

teries prior to use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct installation.

1. Open the battery compartment door (located at the backof the remote

control) by sliding the cover out.

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, place the lit to cover the batteries.
Lightly push it closed with a snap.

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Display

Showing Demonstration

Not operational in CD mode. Press DIMMER*DEMO /
CD INFO (RS2635) or DIMMER/DEMO (RS2640) to
turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstration

scrolls through all display operations.

Display Clock / Timer

Setting the Clock

1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on
the display.

2. PressDIGITAL TUNING -_ or _,_ toset the
hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute
digits.

3. Press DIGITAL TUNING _ or _,_ toset the
minute.

4. Press PROG*SET to save settings and STOP [] to

quit setting.

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displaythe current time for about 2 seconds.

Setting the Timer

1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON appear with
the hour flashing ( ON - timer on time )

2. For setting time, press DIGITAL TUNING _ or
to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift

to minute digits.

3. Press DIGITAL TUNING _,q or _ to set the

minute.

4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time) with

hour flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for timer off

time setting.

5. Press TIMER to select source. Press DIGITAL
TUNING _ or _ to select TUNER, TAPEorCD.

6. Press TIMER to set volume. Press VOLUME
CONTROL up or down to set desired volume level.

7. Press PROG*SET to save settings or STOP to quit

setting.

Activating the Timer

Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the timer. The
timer is active when the clock icon Q is lit.

Adjusting the Display Brightness

1. Press and hold DIMMER*DEMO / CD INFO

(RS2635) or

DIMMER/DEMO

(RS2640) for more than
2 seconds.

2. While the dimmer is displayed, press and
release DIMMER.DEMO / CD INFO (RS2635) or

DIMMEg/DEMO (RS2640) repeatedly to select the
desired level (DIMM 1 - 3).

Sleep Mode

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

remote to select among OFF, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 and 5
minutes. (Remote Only)
The sleep icon 5 flashes on the display when sleep

mode is activated.

When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to view

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

Note: Sleep is automatically de-activated when the
unit isturnedoff.

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Preset Equalizer Curves

PressPRESETEQ on the main unit or EQ on the
remote to toggle among FLAT,ROCK,POP,JAZZ,
CLASSand CUSTOM. The display shows the selection
briefly.

Creating Custom Curve

1. PressPRESETEQto select CUSTOM mode.

2. While "CUSTOM" isdisplayed, pressDIGITAL
TUNING _ / _ to cycleamong displayed
bass- and treble - range levels.

3. While BAS orTRE is

displayed, adjust

VOLUME CONTROL to
set the associated gain

between -10 - +10.

BASS BOOST

PressBASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass
frequency.

Muting Audio

PressMUTE _x on the remote to cut the sound.
(Remote Only)

CD-R/RW

This unit is compatible with
CD-RW/CD-R discs for play-

back.

Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:

• 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 discs may
vary due to variations in the quality of

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

Loading Discs

1 PressSOURCErepeatedly to select CD mode.

2. PressOPEN/CLOSE _- to ooen the drawer.

3. nsert up to five discswith label face up. (Press
DISCSKIP to rotate the disccarrier.)

4. PressOPEN/CLOSE _" to close the drawer.

Loaded disc position icon lights.

Playing Discs

• PressPLAY/PAUSE_ll to begin or pause play,

and STOPto stop play.

• PressSKIPBACKWARD ,_ / SKIPFORWARD
to select a specific track.

Tip: While playing a CD,press and hold SKIP-

FORWARD or BACKWARD for more than 2 seconds

to search through the CD.

i Note: Besure to remove all discs from the disc

i compartment before moving or transporting the

: unit!

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Play and Load Simultaneously

1. PressOPEN/CLOSE -_ to open the tray while a
CDisplaying

2. Load/change discsfor available trays by pressing

DISCSKIP.

3. PressOPEN/CLOSE _ to close the tray.

Skipping a Disc

PressDISC SKIP.

Searching Through a CD

Pressand hold SKIPBACKWARD _ / SKIP
FORWARD _,_ to searchthrough a CDwhile it is

playing.

Shuffling the Play Order

PressSHUFFLE I_ to turn on/off the playing of
tracks in random order.(RemoteOnly)

Sampling Tracks

PressINTRO to play the first 10 secondsofeach track
on the current disc,all discsin the tray, or turn INTRO

mode off. (RemoteOnly)

Note: YoumayalsopressREPEATto Select1disc
or all discsbefore activatingINTRO &SHUFFLE

functions

Repeat

PressREPEATto repeat the current track, current
disc, all discs,or turn REPEATmode off.

Setting Up a CD Program

You can program the CD player to play up to any 32
tracks on the CDsin the tray.

1. While the CDplayer isstopped, press PROG.SET
to enter program mode. The system displays the
next available program number: "- - P:01," with

"- -" flashing, prompts you for the first track in

the program list.

2. Press SKIP BACKWARD _ /SKIP FORWARD "_
to select a track (press DISC SKIP to select a track

from a different disc).

3. Immediately press PROGeSET to assign the

selected track to the program number. After 3
seconds, you are prompted for the next track in
the program list.

(In CD program mode, PROG icon will be lit.)

Playing a Program List

While in PROGRAMmode, pressPLAY/PAUSE _ll .

Displaying the Program List

1. While the CDplayer isstopped, press PROG°SET
to enter PROGRAMmode.

2. PressPROGoSETrepeatedly to list each track
assignment in the program list.

Deleting Program List

While in PROGRAMmode, pressand hold STOPfor 3

seconds. They system displaysthe messageCLEAR.

Tips:

• Youcancreatea programof up to 32 tracks, i

• ForRS2635only- pressCDINFO repeatedlyto

viewelapsedtrack time, track number,track remain
timeancldiscremaintime.

Caution:Donot pushto force closingofthe tray i
duringCDplaybackor tray opening, i

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Selecting Tuner Band

1. PressSOURCEto select TUNER.

2. PressBAND to select between AM or FM radio
band.

Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations

Tuning to a Station

PressSKIPBACKWARD _ /SKIP FORWARD _ to
select frequencies,

Using Presets

Thetuner can be ineither TUNE or PRESETmode.

When inPRESETmode, the PROGlight ison.

• PressTUNE•PRESETto toggle TUNEand PRESET

mode.

• PressSKIPBACKWARD _ or SKIPFORWARD
on the main system or PRESETUPor DOWN on

the remote control to accessthe previous or next
preset station. The display first shows the preset
program number and after a few seconds,the
frequency will be displayed. (FMPR:01isFM
preset 1)

Auto Preset Programming

(FM only)

Pressand hold BAND button for 2 secondsto scan
stations in FM band, The stations will then be stored
as preset channels, A maximum of 32 stations can be
stored, Beware of your preset channels being erased
accidentally because the scanning and storing process

isautomatic upon pressing the button, You can stop
the automatic scanby pressing any button, but the
erased stations cannot be recovered,

Manually Setting Presets

1. PressTUNE,PRESET button to enter TUNEmode.

2. PressSKIPBACKWARD _ /SKIP FORWARD

to accessthe desired frequency.

3. Pressthe PROG°SETbutton once.

4. Themost recently accessedprogram location will

be displayed.

5. If a different program locationis preferred, press
SKIPBACKWARD ,*, /SKIP FORWARD _-

to move to the desired preset number (1-32).

6. PressPROG°SETto store the selected frequency
at that preset.

Suppressing Stereo Signal

PressFM ST.to toggle between FMmono and stereo

for stereo FM stations, (Remote Only)

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RS2635

TapePlayer

• RECORD
I_ PLAY

REWIND

I_1_ FASTFORWARD

[] _- STOP/EJECT

II PAUSE

Playing a Tape

1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.

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

3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door
closed.

4. Press REWIND/FAST FORWARD to position the

tape to the desired starting position.

5. Press PLAY to begin playback.

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Recording

From Tuner

1. Insert a tape into tape deck.

2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TUNER and
press BAND to access the desired radio band.

3. Tune to the station to be recorded.

4. Press RECORD to begin recording.

5. Press STOP to end recording.

From CD

1. Insert a tape into tape deck.

2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD.

3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded.

4. Select the track, CD, or program to be recorded.

5. Press RECORD to begin recording when CD
begins to play.

6. Press STOP to end recording.

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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 CD.

• 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.

Solution

• Switch to another function (TAPE,

Tuner) and then back to CD.

• Inspect the tape head, clean it if
necessary.

• 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.

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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

TapePlayer

To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical-

ly 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. Ifyou 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 perime-
ter.

• 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 useyour System immediately after transport-
ing it from a cold placeto awarm place, ascondensa-
tion may causethe systemto malfunction.

• Keep your unit away from humid areas and abnor-
mally hot places.

• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liq-
uid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a
trained technician for inspection.

• This compact disc player uses a laserto read the
music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds
to the cartridge and stylus of a record player.

Although this product incorporates a laserpick-up

lens, it iscompletely safe when operated according to
directions.

• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not
usedamaged, warped, or cracked discs.

• Do not touch the pick-up lenswhich is located
inside the disc compartment. To keep dust from col-
lecting on the pick-up lens,do not leave the compart-
ment door open for an extended period of time. If
the lens becomesdirty, clean it with asoft brush, or
usean air blower brush designed for camera lenses.

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

Headset Safety

• Do not play your headset at high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended high-vol-
ume play.

• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce vol-
ume or discontinue use.

• You should use with extreme caution or temporar-
ily discontinue usein potentially hazardous situa-

tions.
Even if your headset isan open-air designed to let

you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the vol-

ume sohigh that you are unable to hear what is
around you.

Important Battery Information

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

• Discard leaky batteries immediately asleaking bat-

teries may causeskin burns or other personal injuries.

Disposeof batteries in the proper manner, according

to provincial and local regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the follow-
ing 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 ismade to charge a battery not
intended to be recharged.

Don't Infringe

This product should only be used for the purposes for
which it issold, that is, entertainment, violating no
copyright law. Any attempts to use this product for

unintended purposes are unlawful and therefore not

condoned by Thomson.

TechnicalSpecification

Power supply: 120V~60Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D inches):
Unitsize- 12.2 x 12x 15.4

Main Speaker - RS2635- 12.2 x 8.7 x 7

- RS2640- 13 x9 x 7.8
Tape deck: Responsecurve: 125Hz-SkHz (-5dB)
CD player: Responsecurve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 15 kHz

Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given
as ageneral indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide
the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any
improvement or modification without prior notice. The English ver-
sion serves as the final reference on all products and operational
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

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What your warranty covers:

• Defectsinmaterialsorworkmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts

• Warranty period for rental units beginswith the first rental or 45 daysfrom date of shipment to the rental

firm, whichever comesfirst.

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 com-
mercial purposes.

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

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

Product Registration:

• Pleasecomplete and mail the Product Registration Card packedwith your product. It will make it easier to

contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card isnot required for warranty coverage.

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Limitation of Warranty:

• THEWARRANTY STATEDABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TOTHIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSOR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE)ARE HEREBYDISCLAIMED. NO VERBALOR WRITTEN INFORMA-
TION GIVEN BYTHOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATEA GUARANTY OR IN ANY
WAY INCREASETHE SCOPEOF THISWARRANTY.

• REPAIRORREPLACEMENTAS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVEREMEDY OFTHE
CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

RESULTINGFROM THEUSE OFTHIS PRODUCTOR ARISING OUTOF ANY BREACHOF ANY EXPRESSOR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWSOF THE STATEOFINDIANA. EXCEPTTO THE EXTENTPROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLELAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSEONTHIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THEAPPLICABLEWARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTHABOVE.

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 war-
ranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

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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.

• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product iswithin
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 com-
mercial purposes.

• A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada.

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

Product Registration:

• Pleasecomplete 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 STATEDABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLETO THIS PRODUCT. NO VERBAL

OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD., ITSAGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL
CREATEA GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPEOF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIRORREPLACEMENTAS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE

CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD.SHALL NOT BE LIABLEFOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES RESULTINGFROM THE USEOF THIS PRODUCT.EXCEPTTO THE EXTENTPROHIBITED BY

APPLICABLEPROVINCIAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFOR A
PARTICULARPURPOSEON THISPRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THEAPPLICABLEWARRANTY PERIODSET

FORTHABOVE.

How Provincial Laws relates to warranty:

• This warranty givesyou 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 war-
ranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

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IMPORTADOR

Comercializadora Thomson de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Alvaro Obregon No. 151. Piso 13.

Col. Roma. Delegacion Cuauht_moc
C.P. 06700. Mexico, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

EXPORTER

Thomson Inc.

RO. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976

© 2003 Thomson Inc.

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55843910 (EN/F/E)
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www.rca.com/LatinAmerica

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