THOMSON RCD128, TM9258U User Manual

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EXPORTER

Thomson multimedia Inc.

P.O. Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976

© 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)

Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)

55289880 (EN/F/E)

www.rca.com

www.rca.com/LatinAmerica

Printed In China / Impreso en China

IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

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TUNE 
DOWN

STOP

TUNE 

UP

HOME

BACK

FOLDER

NEXT

SELECT

MENU

PRESET/

MENU

TUNE 
DOWN

STOP

TUNE 

UP

HOME

BACK

FOLDER

NEXT

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RCD128/TM9258U

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.

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Safety Information

Thomson Information

CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to
beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must be
opened only by qualified technicians to prevent acci­dents caused by the laser beam.

LASER λ = 780 nm, P max = 5 mW
Rating Information: At bottom of the unit
this unit comply with the existing requirements

In accordance with the rating plate of
the unit, this unit complies with current
standards concerning electrical safety
and electromagnetic compatibility.

Please respect the environment Before
throwing any batteries away, consult
your distributor who may be able to
take them back for specific recycling.

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 is in
place.

For UK Only

CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS
POWER SOCKET

POWER SUPPLY 230V. It must not be connected to
D.C. mains.
Note; The mains lead of the set is fitted with a
molded plug. If the mains socket are not compatible
or if for any reason the plug is removed please fol­low the directions below. The molded plug cannot
be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safe­ly.
DO NOT under any circumstances plug the severed
plug into any mains socket as this could result in
electric shock.

Important: If the plug is removed, rewire the new
plug as follow:
The wires in the mains plug are coloured in accor­dance to the following code:

BLUE = NEUTRAL/BROWN = LIVE

If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, pro­ceed as follows:
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or
coloured red.
DO NOT

make any connection to
the terminal in the plug which is
marked by the letter E or by the
earth symbol or coloured green
or green and yellow.

A fused plug must be fitted with
a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or
BS1362 and fuse covers must be
always be securely replaced. If
you set does not work, the fuse
may be blown.

ADVARSEL!

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBR

YDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.

UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

VORSICHT!

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS–
VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APP

AREIL

A LASER

DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

ATTENTION –

RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE
DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE
LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

VARN ING–

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

VARO !

AVAT TAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUS OHITETT

AESSA

OLET AL

TTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE.

LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

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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 multimedia Inc.
could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy,
and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may
cause interference to radio and television reception.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or televi­sion reception (which you can determine by unplugging
the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

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

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

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit
and the equipment receiving interference are on different
branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please
consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television tech­nician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal
Communications Commission has prepared a helpful book­let, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference
Problems." This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please
specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering
copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter
J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.

Technical specification

Product: Portable CD/MP3 Player with Radio
Brand: RCA
Model: RCD128

Power Consumption
Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
Power consumption: 18 Watts

IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
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.

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.

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FCC Information

Before you Begin . . . . . .1

Useful Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

What’s so special about this

audio CD/MP3 disc player? . . . .1

Music Management Software

MusicMatchTMJukebox . . . . . . .2

Notes on CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . .2

General Controls . . . . . .3

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

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

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Clock and Timer Setting 5

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

Setting Timer-On Time . . . . . . .5

Setting Timer-Off Time . . . . . . .6

Sound Features . . . . . . .7

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Digital Bass Boost System . . . . .7

Equalizer Control . . . . . . . . . . .7

Custom Equalizer Setting . . . .8

Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Enter Tuner Mode . . . . . . . . . . .9

Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . .9

Manual Preset Setting . . . . . . .9

Preset Memory Recall . . . . . . .10

Auto Preset Stations (FM only)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

FM stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MP3 and CD Player . . .11

MP3 Recommendations . . . . .11

Entering CD Mode . . . . . . . . . .11

Inserting Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Playing CD Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . .12

Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Edit Program . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Delete Program . . . . . . . . . .13

MP3 Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Main Navigation Keys . . . . . .14

Display options . . . . . . . . . . .14

Playing MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . .15

Repeat MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Intro MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Navigation Chart . . . . . . . . . .16

Smart Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Troubleshooting Tips . .19

MusicMatch Jukebox
Troubleshooting Tips . .20

Maintenance . . . . . . . .21

More Information . . . .22

Limited Warranty . . . .23

U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Contents

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Before You Begin

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Useful Advice

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. If moisture
forms inside this system, it may not operate properly.
To correct the problem, turn off the power and wait
about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate
This system is fitted with a laser. To avoid accidents, it
is to be opened by qualified technicians only.
Never leave the tray open as dust could cover the
laser lens and/or the tray could be bumped into acci­dentally
Do not place the system near wet areas such as bath­rooms and pool side. Avoid storing the system at
humid places or near abnormally heated areas.
Power is continuously supplied to the system. To dis­connect power completely, unplug the power cord
from the power outlet.

Battery Power

You can insert 6 D-sized alkaline batteries (not
supplied) and you can take your stereo just about
anywhere. Open the battery compartment door on
the bottom of the unit by pressing down on the tab
and pulling out the cover. Insert batteries in the bat­tery compartment.(See diagram) Note that the AC

line cord must be unplugged from the jack on the
back of the unit to operate on batteries. 3 AA-sized
batteries (not supplied) are needed to keep radio sta­tion memory.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove batteries when stor­ing the set for more than 30 days. Leaky batteries can
badly damage the system. Be sure to dispose of leaky,
weak or dead batteries properly according to federal,
state, and local regulations.

What’s so special about this audio CD / MP3 disc player?

Besides traditional audio CDs, this player is meant to play MP3 files encoded on a CD-ROM. You can store up to
12 hours of music on a single disc (at 128kbps).
Creating MP3 CDs requires the use of a computer with a CD-R / CD-RW writer and a music management soft­ware (MusicMatch Jukebox recommended).
To fully enjoy the functionalities of your MP3 CD player, we recommend you to record your MP3 CD using
folders and subfolders.

MusicMatch

Jukebox

Compressed music

www.musicmatch.com, www.emusic.com

~ 10 CDs

Compression and transfer

CD-R/ CD-RW

Recorder

~ 12 hours of music

Playback

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Before You Begin

Music management software ­MusicMatchTMJukebox

Upon unpacking the unit, you should find the music
management software - MusicMatch Jukebox
(Version 6.1) enclosed. Insert the software disc into
your computer and click on “MusicMatch User’s
Guide” if you need assistance on installation of the
software and creating MP3 discs for your enjoyment
with this unit.

You need the latest MMJB Software to enjoy all the
features.

To check which version of MusicMatch Jukebox you
are currently using:

1. Click on Help to access help menu.

2. Select About MUSICMATCH Jukebox.

The software version number can be seen on the top
left corner of the information window.

Update MusicMatch Jukebox

Once you have installed the MusicMatch Jukebox
software included with your unit, follow the steps
below to update your software version.

1. Select Update Software from the Options menu.

2. Select Update Software to Latest Release.

3. Click Continue.
It will automatically download and install the latest
MusicMatch Jukebox software.
Close the window that asks you to Get your Plus

Upgrade Key Now.

Creating a CD

After placing tracks in the playlist, click Burn on the
top menu bar.

Note: You are limited to only burning a certain
number of CDs. Upgrade to MusicMatch Plus to
get unlimited burning.

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.

CD-R / RW

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General Controls

1. FUNCTION/ STANDBY - Turns the unit On/Off;

selects between CD mode and Radio mode.

2. CD/OPEN - Opens CD compartment door.

3 MODE - Selects among different

Radio modes (Preset Add / Stereo (FM only) / Auto
Preset (FM only));
MP3 modes (Repeat / Shuffle (Mix for TM9258U) /
Intro / Folder) and
CD modes (Repeat / Intro / Shuffle (Mix for TM9258U)/
Program).

4. BAND - Selects between FM and AM radio bands
(FM, MW and LW for TM9258U).

5. PRESET/MENU / - Increase or decrease
in preset location for radio; works as an up and down
navigation key in all menus.

6. CLOCK - Enters clock and timer setting mode; dis­plays clock time.

7. VOL. +/- - Increases or decreases volume.

8. DBBS / E.Q. MODE - Turns on/off digital bass boost

system; selects among different E.Q. options (Flat,
Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz or Custom)

9. STOP / HOME - Stops CD and MP3 play­back; returns to home directory in MP3 and Smart
Trax navigation.

10. TUNE DOWN/BACK - Goes back to previ­ous CD or MP3 tracks; tunes down in radio frequency;
return to the previous menu.

11. PLAY/PAUSE - Plays and pauses CD and
MP3 playback.

12. TUNE UP/NEXT - Goes to next CD or MP3
tracks; tunes up in radio frequency; enters the next
menu.

13. SELECT - Selects among different options within
categories.

14. CLOSE - Push down to lock the CD compartment
door in place.

15. PHONES (on the back of the unit) ­Connects headphones.

TUNE 
DOWN

STOP

TUNE 

UP

HOME

BACK

FOLDER

NEXT

SELECT

MENU

PRESET/

MENU

Main Unit

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11 12

13

15

7

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General Controls

4

Remote Control

SOURCE - Powers on/off the unit; select source.
SOUND EFFECT - Enable or Disable Digital Bass Boost

System; Selects different EQ options.
PRESET/MENU / - Selects preset radio sta­tions; works as navigation keys to move up or down
menus.
BAND - Selects between FM and AM (FM, MW and LW
for TM9258U) frequency.

SELECT - Confirms setting.
MODE - Selects among different Radio modes (Preset

Add / Stereo (FM only) / Auto Preset (FM only));
MP3 modes (Repeat / Shuffle (Mix for TM9258U) /
Intro / Folder) and
CD modes (Repeat / Intro / Shuffle (Mix for TM9258U)
/ Program)
SKIP TUNE (TRACK TUNE for TM9258U) / ­Tunes down or up in radio frequency; skips back or
skips to next track for CD and MP3; enters to the next
menu or return to the previous menu.

PLAY•PAUSE - Starts and pauses CD or MP3 playback.
STOP•HOME - Stops CD or MP3 playback; returns

to home directory in MP3 and Smart Trax navigation.

VOLUME +/- - Increases or decreases volume.

Display

CD Mode
Radio Mode

Repeat Mode

Intro Mode
Random

Playback
Timer On/Off

Indicator

MP3 Bit Rate

FM Stereo

Program
Mode

Digital Bass
Boost System

Equalizer
Options

Volume

MP3 song format

PRESET

MENU

PLAY • PAUSE

STOP • HOME

SELECT

PRESET

MENU

PLAY • PAUSE

STOP • HOME

SELECT

Standby Mode
Indicator

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