RCA RS2610 Stereo System User Manual

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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

0151

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)

55392950 Rev.1 (EN/F/E) www.rca.com

www.rca.com/LatinAmerica

Printed In China / Impreso en China

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RS2610

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

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FCC Information Technical specification

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.

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.

Product: 5CD Audio System

Brand: RCA

Model: RS2610

Electrical Consumption:

Power Supply: 120V / 240V

60 Hz / 50Hz

Power consumption: 500 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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

T H E L I G H T N I N G

FLASH AND ARROW-

HEAD WITHIN THE

T R I A N G L E I S A

W A R N I N G S I G N

ALERTING YOU OF

" D A N G E R O U S

VOLTAGE" INSIDE

THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

D O N O T R E M O V E C O V E R

( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -

S E RV I C E A B L E PA R T S I N -

S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G

T O Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E

PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION

POINT WITHIN THE

T R I A N G L E I S A

WARNING SIGN

ALERTING YOU OF

I M P O R T A N T

I N S T R U C T I O N S

A C C O M PA N Y I N G

T H E P R O D U C T.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Safety Information

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.

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Contents

FCC Information

Safety Information

Getting Started

Unpacking the System . . . . .2

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

Using the FM and AM

Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Connecting the Speakers . . .2

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

Controls & Indicators

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

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

Installing Batteries . . . . . . . .4

Display Settings

Showing the 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

Using Preset Equalizer Curves

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Creating a Custom Curve .6

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

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

X- Surround . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Tape Player

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

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

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

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

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

Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . .9

From an Auxiliary Input . .9

CD Player

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

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

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

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 a Program List . .7

Troubleshooting Tips

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

Maintenance

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuner

Selecting Tuner . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tuning to a Station . . . . . . .8

Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Auto Preset Program

(for FM only) . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . .8

Suppressing Stereo Signal . .8

More 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

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Unpacking the system:

You should have the following:

• one main unit (with 2 main speakers);

• one FM antenna wire;

• one AM loop antenna;

• one user’s guide;

• one safety leaflet;

• Owner and registration Card

Back View

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.

Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection

Push terminal tab down to insert wire.

Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.

NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the Antenna and speaker wires at all connection points.

2

5

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+

1

3

4

2

AUX IN

R + + L

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1. FM Antenna

2. AM Loop Antenna Jack

3. AUX IN Connector

4. Surround Speaker Jacks

5. Main Speaker Jacks

6. Voltage Selector

Using the FM and AM Antennas

Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to make sure the FM antenna is positioned properly. Connect the FM antenna to the FM connector on the back of the unit. Uncoil it, 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.

Installation

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

4 inches

4 inches

2 inches

1/2

Front View

4 inches

4 inches

Side View

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Controls and Indicators

Main Unit

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S

TANDBY / POWER — Turns power on or off

(Standby mode).

Tip: In STANDBY mode (press

STANDBY/POWER off), the system displays the time. Press STANDBY/POWER 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.

PROG./SET - Enters program or setting mode for CD & tuner mode.

DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD in the tray.

RECORD - Starts tape recording.

BAND / DECK 1/2 /AUTO PROG. —

Changes among tuner bands; enters auto-preset program in FM mode; switches between deck 1 and 2 on cassette player.

DISC 1 - DISC 5 — Selects disc 1, 2,

3, 4, or 5 and start playback automatically.

OPEN/CLOSE — Opens or closes the disc tray.

STOP/TUNE/PRESET — Stops

CD track and tape operations; selects tune or presets mode.

SKIP FORWARD —

Increments radio frequency, preset up, CD tracks or fast forward tape.

SKIP BACKWARD —

Decrements radio frequency, preset down, CD tracks or rewind tape.

PLAY/PAUSE — Plays or pauses CD and tape.

BASS BOOST — Turns bass boost on or off.

EQ CONTROLS (ROCK / CLASSIC, CUSTOM/FLAT,

POP / JAZZ) - selects among the different preset EQ options.

X-SURROUND — Turns X-Surround on or off .

VOLUME — Increases/ decreases volume.

PHONES — Jack for connecting headphones.

SOURCE— Selects the CD player/ tuner/ tape player/ external source.

DIMMER / DEMO — Turns the feature demonstration on or off; adjusts display contrast.

TIMER — Enters timer setting mode; turns timer on/off.

CLOCK — Shows clock time and enters clock setting mode.

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Controls and Indicators

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Remote Control

CD

POWER

TUNER

SOURCE

TAPE

E Q

AUX

B BOOST

X-SURROUND

PREV

REV

VOL

VOL

NEXT

FWD

RECORD

REPEAT MUTE

STOP

SHUFFLE

FM ST.

DISC SKIP

DOWN

PRESET

UP

INTRO

SLEEP

POWER — Turns the power on and off from Standby mode.

CD — Selects CD player.

TUNER — Selects radio tuner.

TAPE — Selects tape player.

AUX — Selects external input.

EQ— Selects equalizer presets.

B.BOOST — Turns on or off Bass Boost.

X-SURROUND — Activates SURROUND.

VOL+ or VOL- — Increases/ decreases volume.

PLAY/PAUSE — Plays and Pauses the CD or tape.

NEXT/FWD — In CD mode - Increments CD track and setting options; searches forward through CD;

In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency;

In Tape mode - Fast forwards tape.

PREV/REV — In CD mode - Decrements CD track and setting options; searches backward through CD;

In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency

In Tape mode - Rewinds tape.

RECORD — Starts tape recording.

STOP — Stops CD playback, tape playback and tape recording.

REPEAT — Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs.

MUTE — Mutes volume.

SHUFFLE — Turns on/off random listening;

FM ST. — Toggles between FM stereo and mono.

DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD.

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 — Press to select 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.

Battery Size:

“AAA” or “UM-4” or “R03”

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Display Settings

Showing the Demonstration

Not operational in CD mode. Press DEMO/DIMMER to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstration scrolls through all display operations.

8. Press TIMER to set volume.

9. Turn the VOLUME knob to set desired volume level.

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

Display Clock / Timer

Setting the Clock

1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on the display.

2. Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP

BACKWARD

to set the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute digits.

3. Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP

BACKWARD 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.

• Clock cannot be set in FM Mode.

Activating the Timer

Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the alarm. The alarm is active when the clock icon indicator is lit.

Adjusting the Display Brightness

1. Press and hold

DEMO/DIMMER for more than 2 seconds.

2. While the dimmer is dis-

DIMM 2 played, press and release DEMO /DIMMER to select the desired level (DIMM 0 - 3).

Setting the Timer

1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON and the hour flash on the display ( 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 for source selection.

6. Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACK-

WARD to select between CD / TUNER /

TAPE / TUNER REC.

7. If Tuner or Tuner Rec is selected, press SKIP FOR-

WARD

or SKIP BACKWARD to select the preset station to turn on to.

Sleep Mode

You can select the time interval in minutes before the unit turn off automatically. Press SLEEP on the remote to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 and 5 minutes. (Remote only)

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Sound Features

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Using Preset Equalizer Curves

Press ROCK/CLASSIC, CUSTOM/FLAT, POP/JAZZ on the main unit or EQ on the remote to toggle among

FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC & CUSTOM. The display shows briefly the selection.

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

Creating a Custom Curve

1. Press CUSTOM/FLAT on the main unit or EQ on the remote to select CUSTOM mode.

2. While "CUSTOM" is displayed, press SKIP FOR-

WARD / SKIP BACKWARD or

PREV/REV / NEXT/FWD on the remote to cycle among bass and treble range levels.

3. While BAS or TRE is displayed, turn the VOLUME knob to set the associated

BAS+08 gain between -10 - +10.

X- Surround

Press X-SURROUND to enjoy enriched sound quality.

This feature gives you:

1. Better width and depth for vocal and instrumental sound.

2. More powerful presence for studio recording.

3. Enhanced surround effects with greater flexibility in positioning speakers.

CD PLAYER

CD-R / RW

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.

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.

Play and load simultaneously by:

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.

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CD Player

Skipping a Disc

Press DISC SKIP.

Searching Through a CD

Press and hold SKIP FORWARD / SKIP

BACKWARD

to search through a CD while it is playing.

Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold SKIP-

FORWARD or BACKWARD for more than 2 seconds to search through the CD.

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 FORWARD / SKIP

BACKWARD

to select a track (press DISC

SKIP or DISC 1 - DISC 5 to select a track from a different disc).

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5 P:01

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)

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 to begin program playback .

Repeat

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

Only)

Note: You may also press REPEAT to select 1 disc

or all discs before activating INTRO & SHUFFLE functions

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

5 seconds. The system displays the message CLEAR.

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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Tuner

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Selecting Tuner

1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.

2. Press BAND to select between FM/AMradio band.

Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations.

Tuning to a Station

Press SKIP FORWARD

/ SKIP BACK-

WARD

to select frequencies.

87.50 MH z

Manually Setting Presets

1. Press TUNE/PRESET to enter TUNE mode.

2. Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACK-

WARD 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.

Using Presets

The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode.

When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.

• Press TUNE/PRESET to toggle between Preset and Tune mode.

• Press SKIP FORWARD

/ SKIP BACK-

WARD on the main unit or PRESET UP /

PR:01

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)

Suppressing Stereo Signal

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

Auto Preset Programming (for FM only)

Press and hold BAND/DECK1/2/AUTO PROG. button for 2 second to scan stations in the selected 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.

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Tape Player

Playing a Tape

Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.

1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.

2. Press the cassette door to open it.

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

4. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select deck 1 or 2.

5. Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACK-

WARD to position the tape to the desired starting position.

6. Press PLAY to begin playback.

Continuous Play

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 and start playback.

5. Press RECORD to begin recording.

6. Press STOP to end recording.

Tape to Tape

Synchronize Recording

1. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select tape 2.

2. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.

3. Insert the source tape into deck 2.

4. Press RECORD. The playback and recording start simultaneously.

enable continuous play. “C” will appear before the counter.

2. Insert cassette tapes into deck 1 and 2.

3. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select the deck to play first.

4. Press PLAY to begin continuous playback.

5. Press PRESET DOWN to disable continuous play.

Normal Recording

1. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select tape 2.

2. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.

3. Insert the source tape into deck 2 and press

PLAY to start playback .

4. Press RECORD when ready to record.

Tape Counter

You can keep track of tape position with the tape counter. Press PROG. to reset.

Recording

From Tuner

1. Insert a tape into deck 1.

2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TUNER and 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 an Auxiliary Input

1. Insert the cassette in deck 1.

2. Check that the auxiliary device has been connected correctly to the AUX connector on the back of the audio system.

3. Start playback on the auxiliary device.

4. Press RECORD to begin recording.

5.. Press STOP to end recording.

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Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Solution Problem Solution

System will not turn on

• 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.

No sound

• Increase the volume setting.

• Check connection to speakers.

• Check that you have selected the appropriate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.

• Make sure mute is off.

Poor radio reception

• Check antenna connection.

• Move antenna.

• Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluorescent lights.

CD does not play

CD sound skips

• 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.

• 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.

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

DISC SKIP

• Switch to another function (TAPE,

Tuner) and then back to CD.

Distorted or noisy tape recordings

• Inspect the tape head, clean it if necessary.

Remote control does not work

• 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.

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

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).

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

To protect recordings on one or both sides of a tape, remove the corresponding tab. If you later want to

Side A Protection record on the tape, affix a piece of adhesive tape over the hole.

A

Side B Protection

B

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.

A

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.

• To prevent damage to this product, set switch for proper voltage.

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

Headset Safety

• Do not play your headset at high volume.

Hearing experts warn against extended highvolume 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 / 240V ~ 60 Hz / 50Hz

Dimensions ( H x W x D inches):

Unit size - 13 x 12 x 15.3

Speaker - 13 x 9.5 x 11

Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)

CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 20 kHz

Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.

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.

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.

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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 MER-

CHANTABILITY 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 CONSE-

QUENTIAL 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 FIT-

NESS 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.

• 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.

EN

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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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.

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