RCA RS2655, RS2653 User Manual

RS2653
RS2655

EXPORTER

Thomson Inc.

P. O . B ox 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976

© 2006 Thomson Inc.

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)

Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)

www.rca.com

Printed In China / Impreso en China

5627 7290 (EN/F)

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

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Safety Information

FCC Information
Safety Information

Getting Started . . . . . . .2

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

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

General Controls . . . . . .3

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

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

Display Settings

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

Showing Demonstration . . . . .5

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

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

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

Activating the Timer . . . . . . .5

Adjusting Display Brightness . .5

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

Sound Features . . . . . . .6

Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

CD Player

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

Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Selecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Selecting Folders . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Play and 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 CD Program . . .8

Playing a Program List . . . . .8

Displaying the Program List .8

Deleting Program List . . . . . .8

mp3/WMA Playback Sequence 9

Tape Player

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

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . .10

Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . .10

Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Auto Preset Programming

(FM only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Manually Setting Presets . . . .10

Suppressing Stereo Signal . . .10

Troubleshooting Tips . .11

Maintenance . . . . . . . .12

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

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

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

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

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

CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Important Information 13

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

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

Important Battery

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Technical Specification . . . . . .13

Limited Warranty

(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . .14

FCC Information

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
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.

Technical specification

Product: 5CD Audio System
Brand: RCA
Model: RS2653/RS2655

Electrical Consumption:

Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
Power consumption: 100 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

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.

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

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 headphones
are in place.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

SHOCK HAZARD,

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO NOT OPEN

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

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

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

OR ELECTRICAL

Unpacking the system:

You should have the following:

• one main unit (with 2 main speakers);

• one remote control;

• one AM loop antenna;

• one user’s guide;

• one safety leaflet.

• Owner registration Card

Back View

1. FM Pigtail Antenna

2. AM Loop Antenna Connector

3. Main Speaker Jacks

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
properly. Uncoil the FM antenna at the back of the unit,
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.) 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.

Installation

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

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4 inches

Front View

4 inches

4 inches

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Side View

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General Controls

Main Unit

ON/STANDBY —Turns power on or off (STANDBY

mode).

GAME •mp3• L / R / AUX IN - Jack for auxiliary input
connection.

PHONES —Jack for connecting headphones
OPEN/CLOSE —Opens or closes the disc tray.
DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD in the tray.
VOLUME CONTROL

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ncreases/ decreases volume.
SOURCE — Selects among CD player, tuner, tape
player and AUX sources.
DIMMER•DEMO —Turns the feature demonstration
on or off; adjusts display brightness;
TIMER — Enters timer setting mode and turns the
timer on/off.

CLOCK — Shows time and enters clock setting mode.
BASS BOOST —Turns BASS BOOST on or off.
DIGITAL TUNING (SKIP BACKWARD) — Tunes

down radio frequency, selects preset radio channels,
goes to the previous CD track or setting option, fast
searches backward through the CD.

DIGITAL TUNING (SKIP FORWARD) — Tunes up
radio frequency, selects preset radio channels, goes to
the next CD track or setting option, fast searches for­ward through the CD.

PLAY / PAUSE — Plays or pauses CD.
TUNE•PRESET — Stops CD track, Sets tune or pre­set mode.
PROG•SET - 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.

CD INFO — Selects among disc display information.
REPEAT

— Selects among repeat modes.

Tape Player

PLAY
REWIND
FAST-FORWARD
STOP/EJECT

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Press ON/STANDBY to turn the sys­tem on in the previously used mode.

Press CD, TAPE, TUNER or AUX
(Remote Only) to select the corresponding mode.
Look at the display icons to identify the current
mode.

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Speaker

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NOTE: Make sure the insulation

Wire Connection

Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.

speaker wires at all connection

ends of the

Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.

is completely removed from the

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General Controls

Display Settings

Display

Showing Demonstration

Press DIMMER•DEMO 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. Press DIGITAL TUNING or to set the
hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute
digits.

3. Press DIGITAL TUNING or to set the
minute.

4. Press PROG•SET to save settings or STOP to

quit setting.

Setting the Timer

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

2. For setting time, press DIGITAL TUNING or

to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift

to the minute digits.

3. Press DIGITAL TUNING 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 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 is lit.

Adjusting the Display Brightness

1. Press and hold DIM­MER•DEMO for more

than 2 seconds.

2. While the dimmer is
displayed, press and
release DIMMER•DEMO 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, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15
and 5 minutes. (Remote Only)
The sleep icon 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.

DIMM 2

Remote Control

—Turns power on or off from STANDBY mode.
CD — Selects CD player.
TUNER —Selects radio tuner and changes radio band in Tuner mode.
TAPE — Selects tape player.
AUX — Selects Aux mode; turns the system on.
CD INFO —Selects among disc display information.
B. BOOST—Turns Bass Boost on or off.
DEMO/DIMMER —Turns the feature demonstration on or off; adjusts dis-

play brightness;
VOL+ / VOL- — Increases/ decreases volume.
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays and pauses current CD.
NEXT /FWD —In CD mode - Skips forward to the next CD track;
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.
PREV /REV —In CD mode - Skips backwards to the previous CD
track; In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.

OPEN/CLOSE — Opens and closes CD disc tray.
STOP —Stops playing CD.
REPEAT —Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs.

— mutes and restores audio output.
—Turns on/off random playback.

FM ST. — Switches between FM stereo and mono modes.
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD.
INTRO —Turns INTRO mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds of each

track.

DN•FOLDER/PRESET•UP — Selects previous / next tuner preset

station and previous / next folder during mp3/WMA CD playback.

SLEEP — Selects the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off.

Installing Batteries

The remote control must be inserted with 2 “AAA” or “R3” or “UM 4”
batteries prior to use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct installation.

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.

Note:

Cassette functions can not be operat­ed from the remote control.

Note:

When system is ON, you can press
CLOCK to display the current time
for about 2 seconds.

Note:

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

Note:
The wake up timer source will be

the source you are in when set­ting the timer.

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Sound Features CD Player

BASS BOOST

Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass
frequency. The BASS icon lights on the display when
it is activated.

Muting Audio

Press MUTE on the remote to cut the sound.
(Remote Only)

CD Player

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

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. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.

2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the drawer.

3. Insert up to five discs with label face up. (Press
DISC SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)

4. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the drawer.
Loaded disc position icon lights.

Selecting a Disc

Press DISC SKIP to skip discs.

Selecting Folders

(mp3 / WMA CDs Only)

In stop mode,

•Press FOLDER/PRESET to go to the
previous folder.

• Press FOLDER/PRESET to go to the
next folder.

The folder number (TF) shows briefly then the
total number of tracks (TT) is displayed.

Playing Discs

•Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin or pause play,
and STOP to stop play.

• Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD
to select a specific track.

Play and Load Simultaneously

1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray while a
CD is playing

2. Load/change discs for available trays by pressing
DISC SKIP.

3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.

Searching Through a CD

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

playing.

Shuffling the Play Order

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

Sampling Tracks

Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track
on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn

INTRO mode off. (Remote Only)

Repeat

Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current
disc, all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off.

MUTE

Note:

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

Caution:

Do not push to force closing of the tray
during CD playback or tray opening.

Notes on mp3/WMA Disc:

• Use .mp3 as the extension when convert­ing audio files into mp3 for saving onto
CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e.g. Abc08.mp3.
Do not use any other extension e.g. .doc,
.pdf.

• Do not use the .mp3 extension for other
text or non-audio data files as this may
result in serious malfunction and harmful
noise interference.

• For better quality in mp3/WMA disc
playback, the CD quality should be
recorded 128kbps or above.

• Disc data size > 650MB is not
recommended.

• Total files and folders in the disc should
not exceed 250, it also depends on the
length of the file/folder names.

• For mixed mode discs, only one mode will
be selected for playback depending on
the recording format.

• To ensure good performance, wait until
the disc changer completely reads the
disc before proceeding.

• mp3 files in CD ROM EXTRA format disc
cannot be recognized.

Notes on Simple mp3/WMA
Playback:

• This unit is compatible with simple
mp3/WMA discs. Text information can
be shown (e.g. ID3 tags)

• It is strongly recommended that you use
a single folder structure for simple
mp3/WMA discs. If there are more than
only layer of folders, the tracks may be
rearranged.

• The first 100 folders from the first 8
folder levels can be read on this unit.

• The unit reads the first 412 files from
each discs and the first 255 files in each
folder.

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1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.

2. Press to open the cassette door.

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

4. Press to position the tape to the
desired starting position.

5. Press to begin playback.

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CD Player

CD Player

Setting Up a CD Program

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

1. While the CD player is
stopped, 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 PROG•SET to assign the select-
ed 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 PROGRAM mode, press PLAY/PAUSE .

Displaying the Program List

1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG•SET
to enter PROGRAM mode.

2. Press PROG•SET repeatedly to list each track
assignment in the program list.

Deleting Program List

While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP for 3
seconds. They system displays the message CLEAR.

5 P:01

Tips:

• You can create a program of up to
32 tracks.

• Press CD INFO repeatedly to view
elapsed track time, track number, track
remain time and disc remain time.

Tape Player

Note:

Only the first 199 tracks from each disc
can be programmed.

mp3/WMA Playback Sequence

• Refer to the diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure.

• Songs are played before playing songs placed in folders at each level.

Note:

• Folder playback sequence is indicated by the letters A to G.

• Song playback sequence is indicated by the numbers (1 to 15) in front of the song name.

Note:

• The first 99 tracks of each disc will be
shuffled and played once before any of
them is repeated.

• You may also press REPEAT to select 1
disc or all discs before activating INTRO
& SHUFFLE functions.

• In stop mode for mp3 and WMA CDs,
press STOP to return to the first track
of the current disc. The total number of
tracks on the current disc is displayed
(TT).

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LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4

A

Folder 1

E

Folder 2

G

Folder 3

B

Folder 1.1

C

Folder 1.2

F

Folder 2.1

9

10
11

14

Song 3.1
Song 3.2

15

Song 2.2
Song 2.3
Song 2.4

3

Song 1.1.1

4

Song 1.1.2
Song 1.1.3

5

D

Folder 1.2.1

12

Song 2.1.1

13

Song 2.1.2

6

Song 1.2.1.1
Song 1.2.1.2

7

Song 1.2.1.3

8

1

Song 4
Song 5

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Radio

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.

Problem

System will
not turn on

No sound

Poor radio
reception

CD does not
play

CD sound
skips

Problem

CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP

Distorted or
noisy tape
recordings

Remote
control
does not
work

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.

Troubleshooting Tips

Selecting Tuner Band

1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.

2. Press BAND to select between AM or FM radio
band.

Tuning to a Station

Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD
to select frequencies.

Using Presets

The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode.
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.

• Press TUNE•PRESET to select between TUNE and
PRESET modes.

• Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD
on the main system or PRESET UP or DOWN on
the remote control to access the previous or next
preset station. The display first shows the preset
program number and after a few seconds, the
frequency will be displayed. (FMPR:01 is FM
preset 1)

Auto Preset Programming

(FM only)

Press and hold BAND button for 2 seconds to 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
is automatic upon pressing the button. You can stop
the automatic scan by pressing any button, but the
erased stations cannot be recovered.

Manually Setting Presets

1. Press TUNE•PRESET button to enter TUNE mode.

2. Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD
to access the desired frequency.

3. Press the PROG•SET button once.

4. The most recently accessed program location will
be displayed.

5. If a different program location is preferred, press
SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD to
move to the desired preset number (1-32).

6. Press PROG•SET to store the selected frequency at
that preset.

Suppressing Stereo Signal

Press FM ST. to toggle between FM mono and stereo
for stereo FM stations. (Remote Only)

AUTO

PR:01

Tips:

Your audio system has 32 preset sta­tions.

87.50 MHz

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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 and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

• Main plug is used as the disconnet device, it shall
remain operable and should not be obstructed dur­ing intended use. To be completely disconnected the
apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the
apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains
socket outlet completely.

Headset Safety

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

• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce vol­ume or discontinue use.

• You should use with extreme caution or temporar-

ily 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.

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.

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
unintended purposes are unlawful and therefore not
condoned by Thomson.

Technical Specification

Power supply: 120V~60Hz
Dimensions ( H x W x D inches):
Unit size - 12.3 x 12 x 15.9
Main Speaker - 12.2 x 9 x 7
Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)
CD player: Response curve (+/- 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 a general 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
version serves as the final reference on all products and operational
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

Important Information

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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Limited Warranty (Canada)

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)

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 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 Canada.

• 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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