Thomson RS2600 User Manual

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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

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EXPORTER

Thomson multimedia Inc.

10330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46290

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marca(s) Registrada(s)

Marque(s) ® Déposée(s)

55237740 Rev. 1 (EN/F/E)

www.rca.com

Made In China / Fabricado en China

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usermanual

DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM RS2600

SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM

OPEN/CLOSE

POWER

STANDBY

DIMMER/

DEMO

SOURCE DISC SKIP

PHONES

REPEAT

DIRECT DISC ACCESS

12345

BAND

AUTO PROG.

TUNE/PRESET

TIMER

CD DISPLAY

PLAYBACKREC/PLAYBACK

DECK-2DECK-1

CLOCK PROG./SET

DOWN

ass

oost

ROCK/CLASSIC

CUSTOM

/FLAT

POP/JAZZ

RS2600

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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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

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

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.

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

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Safety Information

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.

Table of Contents

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 the Display Brightness

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

Sound Features . . . . . . .6

Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . .6

Creating Custom curves . . . . . .6

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

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

CD Player

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

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

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

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 . . .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

Tape Player

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

Continuous Play . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

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

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

Tap e to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Troubleshooting Tips . .10

Maintenance . . . . . . . .11

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

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

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

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

CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Important Information 12

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

Important Battery

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

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

Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Technical Specification . . . . . .12

Limited Warranty

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

Limited Warranty

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

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Getting Started

Unpacking the system:

You should have the following:

• one main unit (with 2 main speakers, 2 surround speakers);

• one remote control;

• one AM loop antenna;

• one user’s guide;

• one safety leaflet.

• Owner and registration Card

Back View

FM ANTENNA

AM LOOP

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OUND SPEAKERS 8

SURR

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6Ω

MAIN SPEAKERS

Speaker

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

points.

Installation

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

4 inches

DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM RS2600

4 inches

STANDBY

POWER

DIMMER/ DEMO

TIMER

CD DISPLAY

SOURCE DISC SKIP

PHONES

REPEAT

Front View

SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM

ROCK/CLASSIC

POP/JAZZ

TUNE/PRESET

CUSTOM

/FLAT

BAND

AUTO PROG.

DIRECT DISC ACCESS

1 234 5

PLAYBACKREC/PLAYBACK

CLOCK PROG./SET

DECK-2DECK-1

OPEN/CLOSE

Bass Boost

DOWN

4 inches

1. FM Pigtail Antenna

2. AM Loop Antenna Connector

3. Surround Speaker Jacks

4. Main Speaker Jacks

inches

4 inches

Side View

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General Controls

Main Unit

DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM RS2600

SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM

STANDBY

POWER

DIMMER/

DEMO

TIMER

CD DISPLAY

PHONES

ROCK/CLASSIC

SOURCE DISC SKIP

REPEAT

12345

BAND

AUTO PROG.

DIRECT DISC ACCESS

CUSTOM

/FLAT

STANDBY/POWER —Turns power on or off (STANDBY mode).

Tip: In STANDBY mode (press POWER off), the system displays the time. Press POWER to turn the system on in the previously used mode. Press CD, TAPE, or TUNER (Remote Only) to select the corresponding mode. Look at the display icons to identify the current mode.

PHONES —Jack for connecting headphones OPEN/CLOSE —Opens or closes the disc tray. DEMO/DIMMER/CD DISPLAY —Turns the feature

demonstration on or off, adjusts display brightness, selects among displaying disc details. TIMER — Enters timer setting mode and turns the timer on/off. CLOCK —Shows clock time and enters clock setting mode. PROG./SET - Enters program mode for CD and Tuner; Applies new settings for Clock and Timer modes. SOURCE— Selects the CD player/ tuner/ tape player.

POP/JAZZ

PLAYBACKREC/PLAYBACK

CLOCK PROG./SET

TUNE/PRESET

DECK-2DECK-1

DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD in the tray DISC 1 - DISC 5 —Selects disc 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5

STOP / TUNE / PRESET—

OPEN/CLOSE

Stops CD track, Sets tune or preset mode PLAY/PAUSE — Plays or

Bass

Boost

DOWN

pauses CD SKIP FORWARD — Increments radio frequency, preset up, goes to the next CD track or setting option. SKIP BACKWARD — Decrements radio frequency, preset down, goes to the previous CD track or setting option.

REPEAT -

Selects among repeat

modes.

BAND/AUTO PROG.

— Changes between FM and AM tuner bands. Enters auto preset program in FM

mode. ROCK/CLASSIC, CUSTOM/FLAT, POP/JAZZ — selects among the different EQ modes.

BASS BOOST —Turns BASS BOOST on or off VOLUME UP/DOWN

ncreases/ decreases volume.

—I

Tape Player

RECORD PLAY REWIND FAST-FORWARD STOP/EJECT PAUSE

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General Controls

Remote Control

SOURCE

TUNER

E Q

REW

PAUSE

REPEAT

FM ST.

PRESET

DOWN

VOL

DISK SKIP

TAPE

OPEN /CLOSE

B BO

DEMO /DIMMER

FWD

SHUFFLE

INTRO

SLEEP

POWER —Turns power on or off from STANDBY mode. TUNER — Selects radio tuner. CD — Selects CD player. TAPE — Selects tape player. OPEN/CLOSE - Opens or closes CD disc tray. B BOOST - Turns Bass Boost on or off. DEMO/DIMMER - Turns the feature demonstration on or off; adjusts

display brightness.

VOL+ or VOL- — Increases/ decreases volume. EQ — Selects equalizer presets. PLAY — Plays current CD. PAUSE - Pauses current CD playback. STOP — Stops playing CD. NEXT/FWD —In CD mode - Skips forward to the next CD track;

In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency. PREV/REV— Skips backwards to the previous CD track; In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.

DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD. REPEAT —Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs. MUTE - mutes sound. SHUFFLE —Turns on/off random playback. FM ST. - Toggles between FM stereo and mono. INTRO - Turns INTRO mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds of each

track.

PRESET UP/DOWN — Selects next/ previous preset station. SLEEP - selects the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off.

Battery Size:

“AAA” or “UM-4” or “R03”

NOTE: Cassette functions can not be operated from the remote control.

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Display Settings

Display

Showing Demonstration

Not operational in CD mode. Press DEMO/DIMMER 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 SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP

FORWARD to set the hour and then press

CLOCK to shift to minute digits.

3. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to set the minute.

4. Press PROG./SET to save settings and STOP to quit setting.

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

BASS

SURROUND

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 DEMO/DIMMER for more than 2 seconds.

2. While the dimmer is displayed, press and release DIMMER to select the desired level (DIMM 0 - 3).

DIMM 2

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)

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 SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift to minute digits.

3. Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD

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 SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD to select between CD /TUNER / TAPE)

6. Press TIMER to set volume. Press volume UP / DOWN to set desired volume level.

7. Press PROG./SET to save settings or STOP to quit setting.

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Sound Features

Preset Equalizer Curves

Press ROCK/CLASSIC, CUSTOM/FLAT, POP/JAZZ on the main unit or EQ on the remote to toggle among ROCK / POP / JAZZ / CLASS / CUSTOM / FLAT. The display shows briefly the selection.

Creating Custom Curve

1. Press CUSTOM/FLAT to select CUSTOM mode.

2. While "CUSTOM" is displayed, press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD to

cycle among displayed bass- and treble - range levels.

3. While BAS or TRE is

displayed, adjust

VOLUME to set the associated gain between

-10 - +10.

BAS+08

CD Player

DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM RS2600

SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM

CD-R / RW

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.

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

BASS BOOST

Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass frequency.

Muting Audio

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

MUTE

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.

Playing Discs

•Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin or pause play,

and STOP to stop play.

• Select a specific disc by pressing DISC 1 - DISC 5.

• Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD

to select a specific track.

Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold SKIPFORWARD or BACKWARD for more than 2 seconds

to search through the CD.

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CD Player

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.

Skipping a Disc

Press DISC SKIP.

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.

Searching Through a CD

Press and hold SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD 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)

2. Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP

BACKWARD to select a track (press DISC SKIP or DISC1 - DISC 5 to select a track from a

different disc).

3. Immediately press PROG./SET 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 PROGRAM mode, press PLAY.

Displaying the Program List

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

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.

Repeat

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

Deleting Program List

While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP for 5 seconds. They system displays the message CLEAR.

5 P:01

Tips:

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

• Press CD DISPLAY repeatedly to view elapsed

track time, track number, track remain time and disc remain time.

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

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Radio

STANDBY

POWER

PHONES

DIMMER/

DEMO

TIMER

ROCK/CLASSIC

CD DISPLAY

SOURCE DISC SKIP

REPEAT

CUSTOM

/FLAT

BAND

AUTO PROG.

DIRECT DISC ACCESS

12345

CLOCK PROG./SET

POP/JAZZ

TUNE/PRESET

Selecting Tuner Band

1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.

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

Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations.

Tuning to a Station

Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD

to select frequencies.

87.50 MHz

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 toggle TUNE and PRESET

mode.

• Press SKIP FORWARD or SKIP

BACKWARD 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)

OPEN/CLOSE

Auto Preset Programming

(FM only)

Bass Boost

DOWN

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.

AUTO

Manually Setting Presets

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

2. Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD 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 FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD

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)

PR:01

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Tape Player

PLAYBACKREC/PLAYBACK

DECK-2DECK-1

Tape Player

RECORD PLAY REWIND FAST FORWARD STOP/EJECT PAUSE

Playing a Tape

Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.

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. (Deck 1 Only)

5. Press PLAY to begin playback.

Continuous Play

1. Insert a tape into deck 2 and start playback.

2. Insert a tape into deck 1 and press PLAY and PAUSE together.

3. When the tape in deck 2 finishes playback, PAUSE at deck 1 will be released automatically and start playback.

Recording

From Tuner

1. Insert a tape into deck 1.

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 deck 1.

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.

Tape to Tape

1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.

2. Insert the source tape into deck 2.

3. Press PAUSE and then RECORD on deck 1.

4. Press PLAY on deck 2. The playback and recording start simultaneously.

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Troubleshooting Tips

Problem

System will not turn on

No sound

Poor radio reception

CD does not play

CD sound skips

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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

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Maintenance

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

Cleaning

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

CD Player

CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must

be opened by only a qualified technician.

Tape Player

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

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

Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches on the tape, or worse yet, the tape could break. If you notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it.

Side A ProtectionBSide B Protection

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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Important Information

Safety Precautions

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

• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.

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

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

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

• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe when operated according to directions.

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

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

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

Important Battery Information

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

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

• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the following circumstances:

- if mixed with a different battery type,

- if inserted incorrectly,

- if all batteries are not replaced at the same time,

- if disposed of in fire, or

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

Headset Safety

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

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

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

Don’t Infringe

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

Technical Specification

Power supply: 120V~60Hz Dimensions ( H x W x D inches): Unit size - 13.0 x 12.1 x 15.4 Main Speaker - 13.0 x 9.1 x 6.2 Surround Speaker - 3.4x 6.9 x 2.7 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.

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Limited Warranty (U.S.)

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts

• Warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

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

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

How you get service:

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

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

• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.

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

What your warranty does not cover:

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

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Cleaning of audio heads.

• Batteries.

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

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

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

Product Registration:

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

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Limited Warranty (U.S.)

Limitation of Warranty:

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

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

How State Law relates to warranty:

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

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

If you purchased your unit outside the United States:

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

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

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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.

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:

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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 PAR TICULAR 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.