Thomson RS2600 User Manual

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

© 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.

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

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

UP

DOWN

B

ass

B

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.

FCC Information

FCC Information

EN

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

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

EN

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:

EN

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

1

FM ANTENNA

AM LOOP

Ω

_ _

OUND SPEAKERS 8

R

L

+

+

SURR

_ _

6Ω

R

L

+

+

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

2

3

4

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

UP

DOWN

4 inches

1. FM Pigtail Antenna

2. AM Loop Antenna Connector

3. Surround Speaker Jacks

4. Main Speaker Jacks

2

2

inches

4 inches

Side View

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

UP

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

EN

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