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Thisdevice complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. 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 operati

In accordance with FCCrequirements, changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by Thomson Consumer Electronicscould void the

user'sauthority to operate this product.

Thisproduct complies with DHHS Rules21 CFRSulxhapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.

Thisdevice generates and usesradio frequency (RF)energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interfereno to radio and tetevisiO_ reception.

Thisequipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB Computing Device in accordancewith the specifications of FCCRules.These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

)f this equipment does causeinterference to radio or televislon reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the recelving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is receiving" the interference).

• Change the position of the unit with respect to the radio or tetevisit_n equipment that is rece_vin9 interfer enca.

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

• PIugtheunitint_adi_erentwa_(_ut_ets_thattheunitandth_equipmentrecaivingint_rferenceare_ndi_erentbranchcircuit_

If these measuresdo not eliminate the interference, please consult your dea_er or an experienced radio/television technician for addition_

suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identif_ and Resolve RadioTV

Interference Problems." Thisbooklet isavailable from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004000-00345-4 when ordedng copies.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Nave€open the cabinet under any circumstances.Any repairs or internal adiustrnents should be n_de only by a trained techn{c_an.

• Warning: Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.

• Don_tt_uchthep_ayerwithwethands__fany_i_uidentersthep_ayercabinet_takethe_iayert_atra_nedtechnicianf_rinspecti_n`

• This compact disc player usesa laser to read the music on the disc. The _asermechanbm corresponds to the cartridge and stylusof a

record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it iscompletely safe when operated according to directions.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only.fits iflto AC power outlets one way. I'

the p_ug 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.

SERVICE INFORMATION

This product should be serviced onl); by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to

obtain service, refer to the warranty included _n this Guide.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

According to some state laws, and in the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the

serial numbe_., in the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number:

Model NO. RS-12471RS-2248 "_

Remote Control NO. CRK29181

Date of Purchase

Place of Purchase

Serial No.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT RRE

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT EXPOSE TH S PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

S4UEId4RKII_ ON BOt'TOM/ BACKOF PRODU_

FCC INFORMATION ................................................................................

Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................

For Your Safety .........................................................................................................................

Service Information ..................................................................................................................

For Your Records ......................................................................................................................

FIRST THINGS FIRST ...............................................................................

Unpack the System ...................................................................................................................

Check for Mobture ...................................................................................................................

Choosing System Location .......................................................................................................

CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................

Speakers .................

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Antennas ...................................................................................................................................

Power Supply .........................................................................................

PANEL CONTROLS ...................................................................................

USING THE TUNER .................................................................................

USING THE CD PLAYER ........................................................................

Loading Discs.........................................................................................................................

Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................

USING THE CD PLAYER .........................................................................

Programming Play Order .......................................................................................................

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Recalling and Editing Programmed Play Order ....................................................................

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USING THE CD PLAYER ........................................................................

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Playing and Loading DiscsSimultaneously .........................................................

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Shuffle Play .............................................................................................................................

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USING THE CD PLAYER .........................................................................

Repeat Play .............................................................................................................................

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USING THE CASSETTE DECKS ...............................................................

Loading Cassette Tapes ..........................................................................................................

Basic Operations .....................................................................................................................

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USING THE CASSETTE DECKS ..............................................................

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Automatic Tape Stop ................................................

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Dual Decks Tape Play ...........................................................................

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Recordings ..............................................................................................................................

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ..........................................................

Installing Batteries ..................................................................................................................

Remote Control Operations ..................................................................................................

DISPLAY MESSAGES IN CD MODE ......................................................

CARE & MAINTENANCE .......................................................................

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ...................................................................

INDEX .....................................................................................................

US WARRANTY

CANADIAN

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WARRANTY .....................................................................

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UNPACK TH E SYSTEM

Unpack your new RS-1247 or RS-1248 audio system and locate all the accessories.

You should have:

• one RS-1247 or RS-1248 main unit;

• one RCARemote Control (CRK291B1); models); • one pair of speakers (different speakers for different

• one external AM loop antenna;

• one RS-1247/RS-1248 user's guide;

• and one safety leaflet.

AM loop antenna

4

m mm

RS-1247 Speakers

CHECK FOR MOISTURE

RS-1247/RS-1248 main unit

RS-1248Speakers

Remote

Control

Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on a cold day, it can also form on the inside of your audio system causing it to malfunction.

If moisture forms inside the system it may not operate properly.

In this case the best thing to do is to disconnect power to the unit and wait about 30 minutes for the moisture to evaporate.

CHOOSING SYSTEM LOCATION

It is recommended to follow these guidelines when setting up your system:

• Choose a solid, level surface. Don't place on surfaces like carpet or foam rubber.

• Choose a location away from direct sunlight, radiator, air ducts and sources of heat.

• Avoid locations subject to moisture, mechanical vibration, shock or excessive dust.

• Ensure that the location is adequately ventillated, as it is essential to protect the unit from internal heat build-up.

For optimal listening:

• Speakers should be placed at least three feet apart and facing the listener.

• Speakers should be placed away from the wall to avoid accentuated bass response.

SPEAKERS

If you have purchased our RS-1247, your speakers are identical. If you've selected our RS-1248, you'd find that the physique of the speakers aren't identical, 10ut placing either one on the right and the other on the left won't matter.

Though the speakers for the two models are different, their connections very much the same.

To connect a speaker wire either to the terminals.of

speaker or the unit, follow these steps:

1.

At the back of a speaker or the unit, press and hold the black tab to open the (-) terminal, fit in the black speaker wire, release hold.

are a

2.

Press and hold the red tab to open the (+) terminal, fit in the red speaker wire, release hold.

3.

Repeat steps 1 to 2 above for connecting to the speakers and the unit.

+ RIGHT LEFT +

÷ & - Terminals at the back of the unit

ANTENNAS

This unit comes with two antennas: an AM loop antenna and a FM T-type antenna.

Use the same method of connecting speaker wires to hook the AM loop antenna.To

get better reception, try placing it at various locations.

AM Loop

Antenna

As for the FM T-type antenna, it's already attached to the unit, simply extend it to the full length, then place it at various locations to get clearer reception.

POWER SUPPLY

Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet, be sure to match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the outlet.

If the plug doesn't fit in, try plugging it the other way, be sure to plug it in completely.

When the unit is off, the STANDBY light comes on showing that the unit is still plugged to power.

To disconnect power completely, unplug the power cord at the AC power outlet, the STANDBY light goes off.

VACUUM

FLUORESCENT

DISPLAY

CD PLAYER

CONTROL BUTIrONS

CD COMPARTMENT

TRAY 1-2-3 DISC

OPEN/CLOSE

FM STEREO

INDICATOR

POWER

PRESET EQ

FUNCTION

PHONES

MEMORY/

DEMO

TUNING

BUTTONS

TUNF.JPRESET

STATIONS

SUPER

BASS

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CASSETTE

TAPE DECKS

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CASSETTE

PLAYER

CONTROL

BUTTONS

•

/

VOLUME

CONTROL

FM STEREO SOUND EFFECT

BUTTON (PRESET EQ)

INDICATORS

Remote

Sensor

Band

Selector

VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY

The vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) shows the current status of the unit such as volume level, playing disc number, playing track number, selected play mode, radio frequency, selected Preset EQ, etc,

Further explanation of the display messages will accompany the operational procedures of each function.

CD PLAYER CONTROL 13U'I-FONS

These control buttons are for CD player, they function only in CD mode.

CD COMPARTMENT TRAY

This tray can store 3 CDs at any one time.

1-2-3 DISC

This button's function is for rotating the disc tray to change discs with/ without opening the CD Compartment Discs Tray.

OPEN/CLOSE

This button is used for opening and closing the CD Compartment Tray.

FM STEREO INDICATOR

This indicator lights when receiving FM radio in stereo mode.

POWE R

To turn on your RS-1247 or RS-1248, press this button.

To switch your system to STANDBY mode, press again, the STANDBY indicator light comes on with display showing 5TBY.

PRESET EQ

You can press this button to toggle between 5 preset styles of sound effect

(preset equalizers) modes.

You have a selection between Jazz, Rock, Classical,

Techno, and Flat.

FUNCTION

Press this button to select the 3 functions: Cassette Player, CD Player, and Tuner.

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PHONES

You can listen to your audio system through a set of headphones (not included).

Take note, when a set of headphones is plugged into the system, sound output will divert from the speakers to your set of headphones.

MEMORY/DEMO

In Tuner mode, use MEMORY to store up to 32 preset radio frequencies.

In

CD mode, use MEMORY to store up to 32 tracks.

In Standby mode, press this button to enter display Demonstration mode.

TUNING BUTTONS

The TUNING + and TUNING - buttons can be used to change radio frequency, select preset stations or select memory locations during station preset.

TUNE/PRESET STATIONS

In Tuner mode, you can store up to 32 preset station frequencies in memory.

SUPER BASS

Select this function to enhance the bass sound effect of heavy-based sound.

CASSETTE TAPE DECKS

Your RS-1247 or RS-1248 is equipped with dual cassette tape decks: one for playback only and one for playback plus recording.

CASSE'n'E PLAYER CONTROL BUTTONS

All cassette player operations such as Tape Play, Stop, Revvind, Fast Forward,

Record, and Tape Eject are at the front panel of the system.

VOLUME CONTROL

Press + to increase sound level, pressto decrease sound level.

FM STEREO BUTTON

When the system is in Tuner mode and FM band, you can press this button and listen to FM radio in stereo mode.

PRESET EQ (SOUND EFFECT) INDICATORS

When you press on the PRESET EQ button repeatedly the indicators light up one by one indicating your choice of the type of sound effect.

BAND SELECTOR

To choose either FM or AM radio band, press on this button to toggle between the two bands (make sure that the system is in Tuner mode).

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Your system's tuner is very much similar to the usual ones that you'd find in other audio systems.

It too has tuning buttons, band selector for choosing between AM and FM radio stations, FM stereo button for stereo effects when listening to FM radio broadcast, plus a Memory button for storing your preset radio frequencies.

TUNER OPERATIONS

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

If the system is not already turned on, press POWER to turn system on.

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the display shows Tuner.

Press BAND SELECTOR.to

choose your desired radio band: AM or FM.

For tuning to stations manually, press TUNE PRESET STATION once or twice so the display does not show PRESET.

Now press either TUNING -I- or TUNING - to select a radio frequency.

When listening to FM radio stations, press FM STEREO for receiving stereo broadcast.

PRESETING STATIONS

2.

4.

1

5.

Press BAND SELECTOR to choose your desired radio band: AM or FM.

If the display shows PRESET, press TUNE PRESET STATION once so that the display no longer shows PRESET.

Press either TUNING -I- or TUNING - to choose a radio-frequency.

Press MEMORY to enter program mode, then press either TUNING -I- or

TUNING - to select a memory location. The display flashes PRESET, press

MEMORY within 5 seconds to set that frequency into the memory location.

Repeat steps 1 to 4 in this section to set up to 32 stations into memory.

RECALLING PRESETING STATIONS

1.

2.

Press TUNE PRESET STATION once or twice so the display shows Preset.

Press either TUNING -I- or TUNING - to choose one of the preset stations.

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.j_ DISC CHANGER

AUDIOS_TE_

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7.

8.

2.

3.

LOADING

1.

DISCS

Press POWER to turn on your RS-_247 or RS-1248.

Press FUNCTION

Press OPEN/CLOSE to select CD mode, the display shows to slide out the CD Compartment

"CD".

Tray.

4.

5.

Load one to three CD(s) onto the CD Compartment Tray.

Press 1-2-3 DISC to rotate the tray and place the third disc onto the last vacant position, if so desired.

Press.OPENICLOSE

to slide the tray back in to the unit.

Press 1-2-3 DISC to select a disc to be played.

The display shows "DSC 1" or "DSC 2" or "DSC 3" momentarily. When you've finished your disc selection the display shows "READ".

After the system has finished reading the selected disc the display then shows the disc number, total number of tracks on that disc, and total track time of the disc.

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2.

3.

BASIC OPERATIONS

1.

If discs are not already loaded, follow the above section LOADING DISCS.

4.

5.

6.

To begin CD play mode, press PLAY/PAUSE.

To pause disc play momentarily, press PLAYIPAUSE again.

You can resume to normal disc play by pressing PLAYIPAUSE a third time.

Return to the beginning of the current playing track by pressing _-_ .

To skip backwards to other previous tracks press _ repeatedly.

Press c_ for skipping forward to the beginning of the next track.

To skip forward to the beginning of other tracks ahead of the current one, press C"_

To stop Uisc play completely, press STOP.

PROGRAMMING PLAY ORDER

Be sure that the system is in Stop mode prior to setting program play order.

1.

If discs are not already loaded, follow the section on LOADING DISCS.

2.

3.

Press MEMORY to enter program mode.

Press 1.2-3 DISC to select a disc.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Press _ or _ to select a track to be placed in memory location 1 (next memory location number for continual programrning).

Press MEMORY to enter selection.

Repeat steps 3 to 5 above to program into the other memory locations.

You can program up to 32 tracks, when you do program 32 tracks, you'll see the display showing "FULL" after programming second track.

(For display messages, refer to the DISPLAY the thirty-

MESSAGES section on page 21, ten pages ahead in this manual.)

Press PLAYIPAUSE to start program play.

To exit program mode, press STOP.

RECALLING AND EDITING PROGRAMMED PLAY ORDER

Again, be sure that the system is in Stop mode prior to recalling or editing programmed play order.

TO RECALL A PROGRAM

1.

2.

3.

4.

Press MEMORY to enter program mode.

To scroll through and check the programmed

MEMORY repeatedly.

To start program play, press PLAYIPAUSE.

To exit program mode, press STOP.

sequence of tracks, press

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

To EDIT A PROGRAM

1.

2.

Press MEMORY to enter program mode.

Find the memory location by pressing MEMORY repeatedly for scrolling to the desired location.

Press _ or

Press MEMORY

_ to select another to enter selection.

track for replacing the existing one.

To replace other tracks, repeat steps 2 to 4.

To start program play, press PLAYIPAUSE.

To exit program mode, press STOP.

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PLAYING AND LOADING DISCS SIMULTANEOUSLY

Your 3 Disc Changer Audio System has one other feature that you simply cannot resist; while the system is playing a disc, you can open the CD compartment tray to unload the other 2 discs and re-load 2 new ones without iilterrupting the playing music.

Let's say if you're playing disc 2 and you want to replace discs 1 and 3 with two other discs.

All you'd have to do is press OPENICLOSE once to slide out the CD compartment tray, unload the two discs you want to replace, reload one or two other discs, then press OPEN/CLOSE again to slide the tray back in, and it's done!

Now you can listen to the newly loaded discs 1 or 3, just press 1-2-3 DISC for rotating the tray to different discs.

SHUFFLE PLAY

With this function the system plays the tracks out of its original recorded sequence and you have quite a few choices of how the tracks can be shuffled.

You can:

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• Repeatedly shuffle play one disc,

• Repeatedly shuffle play all loaded discs,

• Shuffle play the tracks of all discs (playing each track only once) or

• Shuffle play the tracks of one disc (playing each track only once).

Take your pick and follow the steps to set the system playing the way you like.

REPEATEDLY SHUFFLE PLAY WITHIN ONE DISC

1.

If discs are not already

LOADING DISCS.

loaded or selected, follow the section on

2.

3.

Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEAT 1 DISC".

Press SHUFFLE and the display shows "SHUFFLE" and begins CD play automatically.

REPEATEDLY SHUFFLE PLAY ALL D=scs

1.

If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the section on

LOADING DISCS.

2.

3.

Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEATALL DISCS".

Press SHUFFLE and the display shows "SHUFFLE" and begins CD play automatically.

SHUFFLE PLAY THE TRACKS OF ALL Dnscs

The difference between this mode and the previous one is that with the previous mode, the system continues playing the tracks of all loaded discs repeatedly and CD play mode won't end unless you press Stop. With this mode, it plays each track once for all loaded discs, after all tracks have been played, the system stops CD play mode.

Follow the steps below to select this mode:

3.

.

.

If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the section on,

LOADING DISCS.

Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "ALL DISCS".

Press SHUFFLE and the display shows "SHUFFLE" and CD play begins automatically.

SHUFFLE PLAY THE TRACKS OF ONE DISC

To shuffle play within one disc only, make sure to load only one disc, otherwise the system will shuffle play all discs. To select this mode, follow the steps below:

1.

2.

3.

If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the section on

LOADING DISCS.

Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEAT I DISC".

Press SHUFFLE and the display shows "SHUFFLE" and CD play begins automatically.

REPEAT PLAY

With this function you can set the system playing one or some tracks over and over. You have the following choices:

• Repeat playone track,

• Repeat playone disc,

• Repeat playall discs,

• Repeat playprogram or

• Repeat function off.

Take your pick and follow the steps on the next page to set the system p|aying the way you like.

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REPEAT PLAY -ONE TRACK

To repeat play any one particular track, follow step 5 in BASIC:

OPERATIONS page 10 to skip forward or backwards to that particular track, press PLAYIPAUSE, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows

"REPEAT 1". The system will play that track over and over until you press

Stop to end CD play.

REPEAT PLAY -ONE D=sc

To repeat play a particular disc, press 1-2-3 DISC for skipping to that particular disc, press PLAYIPAUSE, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEAT 1 DISC".

The system will play that disc over and over until you press Stop to end CD play.

REPEAT PLAY - ALL DISCS

To repeat play all loaded discs, press PLAY/PAUSE to start CD play, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEATALL DISCS". The system will play all loaded disc(s) over and over until you press Stop to end

CD play.

REPEAT PLAY - PROGRAM

To repeat play a stored program, press MEMORY for entering program mode, press PLAY/PAUSE, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the display

shows "REPEATALL DISCS". The system will play that program over and over until you press Stop to end CD play.

REPEAT FUNCTION OFF

You can turn the repeat function off by pressing REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "ALL DISCS".

Your RS-1247/RS-1248 audio system comes with dual cassette decks.

With dual cassette decks you can play cassette tapes one after another.

Tape deck

1 can record and playback tapes, while tape deck 2 has only a playback function.

When using cassette tape decks be sure to use the Function button for selecting Tape mode.

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LOADING

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

CASSETTE TAPES

Press POWER to turn on your RS-1247 or RS-1248.

Press FUNCTION to select Tape mode, the display shows "TAPE".

Press STOP_JECT at either one or both decks to open one or both doors.

Insert a tape with its open edge facing downwards.

To dose a deck door, (for deck 1) lightly push on the top left corner of deck l's door; (for deck 2) lightly push on the top right corner of deck

2's door.

BASIC OPERATIONS

1.

Check that your system is loaded with cassette tape('s) in deck 1 and/or

deck 2. if tapes are not already loaded, follow the above section on

LOADING CASSETTE TAPES.

3.

4.

5.

.

To begin tape play at deck 1, press PLAY at deck 1. Tape play at deck 2, press PLAY at deck 2.

For deck 1, you can rewind or forward wind the tape to the desired position.

To rewind, press REW. To wind forward, press F.FWD.

For deck 1 you can also pause tape play temporarily by pressing PAUSE.

Resume to normal tape play by pressing PAUSE again.

Since deck 2 has no pause function,

STOP.

use the tape stop function instead by pressing

For deck 1, stop tape play completely by pressing STOP.

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AUTOMATIC TAPE STOP

When a cassette tape is engaged in a particular mode (except Pause mode) and reaches the end of the tape, the tape deck buttons automatically resume to the Off position.

DUAL DECKS TAPE PLAY

Your system can be set to play deck 2 then deck 1 without (prolonged) playback discontinuance.

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Check that your system is loaded with cassette tapes in both deck 1 and deck 2. If tapes are not already loaded, follow the section on LOADING

CASSETTE TAPES.

2.

3.

,

Press PLAY to start tape play at deck 2.

Press PAUSE then PLAY at deck 1.

At this point, deck 2 should be playing.

Once deck 2 finishes, it automatically stops, then the system releases pause on deck 1 and starts playing the tape inside deck 1.

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RECORDINGS

You have a choice of recording from various sources:

• Recording from radio;

• Recording from the CD player;

• Recording from a cassette tape.

4.

5.

6.

RECORDING

1.

2.

3.

7.

FROM RADIO

Follow the steps on LOADING CASSETTE blank or partially blank tape into deck 1.

TAPES to load a completely

For partially blank tapes, use Rewind or F.Fwd (forward wind) for winding the tape to the desired starting point.

Select Tuner mode by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly sh ows "TUNER".

until the display

Choose a radio station.

Refer to page 9 on USING THE TUNER.

Press RECORD to begin recording from radio.

To pause temporarily,

PAUSE again.

press PAUSE. Resume recording by pressing

To stop recording completely, press STOPIEJECT.

RECORDING FROM THE CD PLAYER

1.

3.

5.

6.

.

,

Follow

RADIO.

steps 1 and 2 of the previous section on RECORDING FROM

Select CD Player mode by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly display shows "CD".

until the

Load one to three CDs into the CD compartment tray, press 1-2-3 DISC to select the desired disc, then press <_>, or :_-_ to select the desired first track you want to record.

Quicky press PLAY/PAUSE twice to pause CD, avoiding immediate CD play.

At deck 1, press PAUSE then press RECORD.

Now...get

ready to release both pauses!

Put a finger of one hand on the CD player's PLAYIPAUSE and put a finger of the other hand on the deck l's PAUSE.

Press on both simultaneously to begin recording.

RECORDING FROM A CASSETTE TAPE

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Follow

RADIO.

steps 1 and 2 of the previous section on RECORDING FROM

Load the pre-recorded tape into deck 2 (this should be the tape that you want to record from).

Select Tape mode by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until the display shows "TAPE".

At deck 1, press PAUSE then press RECORD.

To begin recording, press PLAY at deck 2 and the system automatically releases the Pause on deck 1.

To put a pause in the recording, press PAUSE at deck 1. To resume recording, press PAUSE again.

DON'T INFRINGE !

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INSTALLING BA'PI'ERI ES

The remote control must be inserted with 2

AAA batteries prior use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct installation.

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,

.

Fit tl_b tip of your index finger into A, slightly push the tab of the battery compartment lid towards direction B, lightly lift upwards to detach the lid.

Before inserting the batteries, observe the polarities (that is, + and - ) of the batteries, then relate the polarities to the engraved diagram inside the battery compartment.

Now insert the batteries.

After installation of the batteries, replace and fit the lid to cover the batteries. Lightly push it close.You should hear a small "CLICK" sound from the closing of the tab.

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REMOTE

1.

2.

CONTROL OPERATIONS

Press POWER to turn on system.

To select one of the available modes: Tuner,

CD or Tape, press TUNER or CD or TAPE.

Note: The RECORD button on the remote control is inactive for this model.

3.

4.

To see a display demonstration system, press DEMO.

of the

To turn off system, press POWER again.

FoR SOUND EFFECT AND VOLUME ADJUSTMENTS

.

Press SUPER BASS to enhance heavybased sound.

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.

.

To select one of the five preset sound effects, press PRESET EQ repeatedly to toggle between the five Preset EQ (Preset

Equalizers): Jazz, Rock, Classical, Techno,

Flat.

Press MUTE to silence the sound output.

Resume to normal by pressing MUTE again.

Adjust the sound output level by pressing

VOL + to increase or VDL - to decrease.

TUNSR

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CD TAPE r-

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TRACK STOP TRACK

REPEAT DISC SKIP SHUFFLE

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RECORD

0

PRESET TUNING

DEMO

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SEEK o o/

IF YOU SELECTTUNER:

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.

Search for a radio station automatically by pressing SEEK and the system searches for the next frequency with enough signal strength.

To stop auto Seek, press either one of the

TUNING arrows ( • or • ).

3.

.

Search for a radio station manually by pressing either one of the TUNING arrows

(• or•).

Select a preset radio station frequency by pressing PRESET to enter Preset mode, press either one of the TUNING arrows ( •

or • ) to choose a preset memory location.

IF YOU SELECT CD:

1.

Select a CD by pressing DISC SKIP repeatedly to toggle between and choose one of the loaded discs.

3.

.

.

,

Press _> (PLAY) to start disc play from the beginning of track 1 of selected disc.

To skip forward or backward to the beginning of other tracks, press E_

(TRACK) or _!

(TRACK).

For fast search forward or backward within a playing track, press and hold either _> (TRACK) or :_'_](TRACK).

Release hold on button when the fast search reaches your desired search place.

You can pause disc play at any one point,

just press PAUSE. Release pause by pressing

_ (PLAY).

6.

To stop disc play, press STOP.

TUNER CD

OOO

TAPE i_ PLAY

PAUSE--

TRACK STOP TRACK

REPEAT DISC SKIP SHUFFLE

000

DEMO RECORD

O

PRESET TUNING SEEK

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The Repeat function is for repeating disc or track play. Press REPEAT repeatedly to toggle between and select one of the modes: repeat one track, repeat one disc, repeat all loaded disc(s). During selection, be sure to look at the display to see the changing of modes, stop pressing when the display..shows your desired mode.

Choosing the Shuffle function will set the system playing tracks in a shuffle( sequence.

Press SHUFFLE once and the display shows SHUFFLE, Press

SHUFFLE again for resuming to normal disc play. The functionality of

Shuffle is also dependent on the selected Repeat mode.

If the Repeat One

Disc mode is selected, then tracks will be shuffle-played within that one disc repeatedly.

If the Repeat All Discs mode is selected, tracks of all discs will be shuffle-played, repeatedly.

If the mode All Discs is selected, the system will shuffle-play all discs, play each track once, and returns to Stop mode.

IF YOU SELECT

TAPE:

You will need to perform all Tape mode related operations at the front panel o the system. Remote control of Tape mode functions is not possible since the decks are not Logic Decks.

The following are some of the messages you may see when the system is in CD mode.

Refer to the descriptions below when you see a message on display.

This message is displayed when:

STBY the system is in Standby mode.

OPEN the CD compartment tray is opening.

CL the CD compartment tray is closing.

READ the system is reading the content of a disc.

MUTE the Mute function is activated.

Also refer to page

18, step 3 of section For Sound Effect and

Volume functional

Adjustments explanation.

for a more detailed

ERR the CD compartment tray is obstructed as it opens or closes.

Press OPENICLOSE to re-open or re-close the CD compartment tray.

This cancels the error.

FULL the system's (CD mode) track memory has reached its limit and cannot store any rnnr_ track_.

CLR you clear a stored program.

In program-mode, press and hold STOP for about 1 second, the display shows this message to indicate that the program is being cleared.

EMP you try to select program play while no program has been stored in memory.

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CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Prior to cleaning the exterior, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet.

Wipe the exterior with a soft, clean, and slightly waterdampened-cloth.

CD CARE

HANDLIN.G

CD_ :

Always handle CDs by their edges or hold it with your index finger in the hole and a thumb at one edge.

Do nc put your finger pads onto the signal (shiny) side of a disc

• The label side of a disc should be left as is; should not affix any adhesive tapes or labels nor should there be an scratching or damage done to it.

• Never use any damaged (such as cracked or warped) discs as the system spins CDs at very high speed.

CLEANING CDS : CDs need to be cleaned regularly because any dust or foreign particles may cause the system to output poor sound quality.

To clean a CD, use a soft clean cloth to wipe the CD from the hole (at the center of the disc) outwards to the disc's edge.

If a CD is particularly dirty, wet a soft cloth in clean water, wring it out to rid the cloth of excess water, gentl, wipe away the dirt.

Use another dry cloth to soak up remaining water droplets.

Cleaning liquids other than clean water can damage a

CD. Never use cleaning sprays, antistatic agents, benzene, thinner, nor any other volatile solvents to clean CDs.

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.

TAPE TYPE SELECTION

In today's hypermarkets and stores there are 3 types of cassette tape available for sale: Type I, Type II, Type III. When you purchase new cassette tapes be sure to select Type I because both Type II and Type III are not suitable for use with this system and may cause poor sound quality.

TAPE CARE

STORING TAPE_S:

High temperatures such as exposure to sunlight or storage in hot places may warp the tape's case or damage the tape itself.

Always keep a cassette tape in its box when not in use.

Keep cassette tapes away from magnets to avoid erasure by magnetic fields.

For example, electric motors and electrical transformers are some of the objects that can erase the content of a cassette tape.

CLEANING HEADS :

The tape head is the part that plays the music on your tape.

Since the tape head comes into contact with magnetic tapes the most, iron oxide particles from the tape builds up on the tape head.

This build up can cause muffled playback sound, and may prevent automatic tape incomplete stop.

recordings,

You will need to clean the heads regularly, after every

25 hours of use.

To clean the heads, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, open the deck door, push down the

PLAY button to expose the heads.

T.hen use a head " • cleaner to clean the heads, capstan,-and pinch wheel.

After cleaning, allow about 30 minutes for the heads to dry prior use.

From time to time, use a head'demagnetizing cassette to demagnetize equipment the stores).

head (available from most audio

• Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.

• Make sure no cleaning material is allowed to fall into the tape assembly.

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Clean these parts

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SYSTEM DOESN'T TURN ON

Check your power source, is the power plug fitted and plugged into the power outlet properly, are the batteries in the remote control fresh?

If not, do make sure that the power plug is properly plugged in and that the batteries are replaced with fresh ones.

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for a moment, then plug it back in again.

Is there power at that particular to another power outlet.

No SOUND power outlet?

Try plugging the system

Try adjusting the volume level.

Are the speaker wires properly connected?

speaker wires properly.

If not, re-connect the

Is the Mute function activated?

If it is, try de-activating the Mute function.

Make sure you've selected the correct mode: Tape, CD or Tuner.

•

No SOUND FROM ONE CHANNEL

Is the connection of that channel's (Left or Right) speaker wire

If it's not or you're not certain whether if it is, do reconnect it.

proper?

POOR RADIO RECEPTION

Poor AM or FM reception?

AM, adjust the AM loop antenna.

FM, adjust the FM T-type antenna.

Are there electrical appliances near the system (appliances such as hair dryers, vacuum them off.

cleaners, or fluorescent lights)?

If there are, try turning

CD DOESN'T PLAY

Is there a disc loaded on the tray?

If not, do load one.

Is the disc's label facing up? If it isn't, turn the disc over and try disc play again.

Is the Pause mode activated?

If yes, de-activate the mode.

Is the CD function selected?

If not, press FUNCTION repeatedly until

"CD" is displayed.

CD SOUND SKIPS

• Is the CD dirty?

If it is, clean it by following the instructions on page 22.

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Is the disc warped, scratched or cracked?

If the disc is damaged in any way don't attempt to play that disc as it may cause damage to the CD lens.

Is there shock or vibration affecting the system?

if so, you should re-locate the system to some other firm, level and stable surface.

DISTORTED OR NoisY RECORDINGS

Are the tape heads dirty?

If they are (or if you're not sure), follow the instructions on page 23 to clean the tape heads.

Have the tape heads been magnetized?

purchase a Head Demagnetizing Cassette

If yes (or if you're which should not sure), be available from most audio equipment stores.

REMOTE CONTROL WONIT WORK

Is the system plugged into a working AC outlet?

Try plugging it into one that you know will work.

Is the system on? Press POWER to turn system on.

Have you selected the correct function when pressing on the buttons?

For example, if the system is in CD mode and you try tuning to a particular radio frequency, the remote control is not going to look like it's working.

In such cases, press FUNCTION to select the correct function first, then press on the buttons.

Are the batteries weak?

Try replacing old batteries with some fresh ones.

(Refer to page 18 for instructions on replacing batteries.)

Are you pointing the remote control directly at the system while pressing the buttons?

You should be, because the remote control sensor at the system is right next to the Preset EQ indicators at the right corner of the display.

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Are you too far from the system when using the remote control?

The remote control sensor can only sense signals (from the remote control) within a limited distance.

So move closer towards the system.

Are there any obstacles between the remote control and the system?

If there are, move all objects standing in the way between the remote control and the system.

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A

Antennas 5

Automatic Tape Stop 16

B --

Band Selector 8

¢

Care & Maintenance 22, 23

Cassette Player Control Buttons 8

Cassette Tape Decks 8

CD Care 22

CD Compartment Tray 7

CD Lens Care 22

CD Player Control Buttons 7

Check for Moisture 4

Choosing System Location 4

Connections 5

D

Display Messages in CD Mode 21

Dual Decks Tape Play 16

F

FM Stereo Button 8

FM Stereo Indicator 7

Function 7

I

Installing Batteries (Remote Control) 18

L

Loading Discs(CDs) 10

M

Memo 8

O

Open/Close 7

P

Panel Controls 6, 7, 8

Phones (jack) 8

Playing and Loading CDs Simultaneously 12

Power 7

Power Supply 5

Preset EQ 7

Programming Player Order 11

R

Recalling/Editing Programmed Play Order 11

Recordings 16

Remote Control Operations 18

Repeat Play 13

S

Service Information 2

Shuffle Play 12

Sound Effect (Preset EQ) Indicators 8

Speakers 5

Super Bass 8

T

Tape Care 23

Tape Type Selection 23

Troubleshootin _ps 24. 25

Tune/Preset Stations 8

Tuner Operations 9

Tuning Buttons 8

U

Unpack the System 4

Using the Cassette Decks 15, 16

Using the CD Player 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

Using the Remote Control 18, 19, 20

Using the Tuner 9

V

Vacuum Fluorescent Display 7

Volume Control 8

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year.

(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 daysfrom date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

•

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Provideyou with a new or,at our option, a refurbishedunit.

The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period.

How to make a warranty claim:

•

•

Properlypackyour unit. Include any cables, etc.,whichwere originallyprovidedwith

the product.We recommendusingthe originalcarton and packingmaterials.

Includein the packageevidenceof purchasedate such asthe bill of sale.Also print

your name and addressand a descriptionof the defect.Send standard UPSor its equivalent to:

Thomson Consumer Elec_onics

Product Exchange Center

11721B Alameda Ave.

So¢orro,

Texas 79927

•

•

Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

Insure your shipment in case of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.

What your warranty does not cover:

•

•

•

Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual provides information regarding

operating instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer,)

Installation and set-up service adjustments.

Batteries.

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•

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Damage from misuseor neglect.

•

•

Product Registration:

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

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights-wl_ichvary

from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

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

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Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation.

This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.

Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:

1.

2.

Return it to the selling dealer

OR with proof of purchase for replacement,

Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original carton (or equivalent).

Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.

Distribution Centre

7400 A Bramalea Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5S lXl

The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other right. _ and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed tc be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.

If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, I_c.

RO. Box 0944

Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944

Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference.

This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period.

PURCHASE DATE

NAME OF STORE

Model RS-1247/RS-1248

55005530 (E Rev. 0)

98-47 TAHK dn

lhinted in the U.S-_.

_ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONIC_

P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, iN 4620_

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