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user
manual
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 FCC requirements, 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 sothat 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. Increase the 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
(one blade iswider than the _
other) and only fits into AC power "_
The AC power plug is polarized ___
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.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM IBACK OF PRODUCT
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.
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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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 is completely removed from the
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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
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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 FM and 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.
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Side View _ 4inches
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Main Unit
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RS2635
ON/STANDBY --Turns power on or off (STANDBY
mode).
GAME .rnp3. L/ R/ AUX IN - Jack for auxiliary
connection.
PHONES _ --Jack for connecting headphones
OPEN/CLOSE _ -- Opens or dosesthe 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.
RS2640
DIGITALTUNING _ (SKIPFORWARD)-
Increments radio frequency, preset up, goes to the
next CDtrack or setting option, fast search forward
through the CD.
[] PLAY/ PAUSE-- Playsor pauses CD.
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 - Selectsamong 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
(_) --Turns power on or off from STANDBY mode.
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__CD AUX
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; selects among 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 +_ -- InCD mode - Skipsbackwards to the previous CD
track;
In Tuner mode - Tunesdown radio frequency.
OPENICLOSE-- Opens and closesCDdisc tray.
STOP-- Stopsplaying CD.
REPEAT -- Repeats a 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.
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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.
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1. Open the battery compartment door (located at the back of 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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