RCA RCD135 User manual

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Thomson multimedia Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 -1976
© 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.
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www.rca.com
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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
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u s e r m a n u a l
RCD135
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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EN
ADVARSEL!
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.
VORSICHT!
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS–
VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!
CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
ATTENTION –
RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE
DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE
LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
VARNING–
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
VARO!
AVAT TAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUS OHITETT
AESSA
OLET AL TTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE.
LASERSÄTEIL YLLE ÄLÄ KA TSO SÄTEESEEN.
Safety Information
FOR UNITED KINGDOM VERSION ONLY
CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER SOCKET
POWER SUPPLY 230V ~ 50 Hz. It must not be connected to D.C. mains.
Note: The mains lead of the sets is fitted with a moulded plug. If the mains sockets are not
compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below. The
moulded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safely.
Do NOT under any circumstances plug the severed plug into any mains socket as this could
result in electric shock.
Important: If the plug is removed rewire the new plug as follows:
The wires in the mains plug are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL / BROWN = LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or coloured red.
Do NOT make any connection to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E
or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
A fused plug must be fitted with a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 and fuse
covers must be always be securely replaced. If your set does not work, the fuse may be blown.
Thomson Information
CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to
beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must be opened
only by qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused
by the laser beam.
LASER λ= 780nm, P max=5 mW
Rating Information : At the bottom of the unit.
This unit complies with the existing requirements.
Please respect the environment!
Before throwing any batteries away,
consult your distributor who may be able
to take them back for specific recycling.
Have a Blast-Just Not in your eardrums
Make sure you turn down the volume on
the unit before you put on headphones.
Increase the volume to the desired level
only after headphone are in place.
In accordance with the rating plate of the
unit, this unit complies with current
standards concerning electrical safety and
electromagnetic compatibility.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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FCC information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Thomson
multimedia 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
turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient 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 Information
Product:: Portable CD Radio Cassette Recorder with Digital
Tuner
Brand: RCA
Model: RCD135
Electrical Consumption
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 18 Watts
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México,
S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
For Your Safety
The AC power plug is polarized (one
blade is wider than the other) and
only fits into AC power outlets one
way. If the plug won’t go into the
outlet completely, turn the plug over
and try to insert it the other way. If
it still won’t fit, contact a qualified
electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one.
Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
For Your Records
In the event that service should be required, you may need
both the model number and the serial number. In the
space below, record the date and place of purchase, and
the serial number:
Model No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those specially
trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For
instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the
warranty included in this Guide
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD 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 USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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Contents
FCC information
Before you begin ................................. 1
General controls ................................... 2
Remote Control .................................... 3
Display ................................................... 3
Settings .................................................. 4
Radio ..................................................... 5
Before you begin
AC Power
Plug the power supply
cord into the AC power
jack on the back of the
unit, and into an AC
power supply outlet that
accepts the plug supplied
with your unit.
Note: Look in the battery compartment to find
the AC power cord.
Battery Power
You can insert 6 D-sized
alkaline batteries (not
supplied) and you can
take your stereo just
about anywhere. 3
“AA” batteries (not
supplied) are needed to
keep radio station
memory. Open the
battery compartment
door on the back of the
unit by pressing down on the arrow and pulling
out the cover. Insert batteries in the battery
compartment.(See diagram)
Note that the AC line cord must be
unplugged from the jack on the back of
the unit to operate on batteries.
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IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove batteries when
storing the set for more than 30 days. Leaky
batteries can badly damage the system. Always
return tape operation buttons to their off
position before storing. This will relieve pressure
on certain parts in the tape recorder that might
deform after long periods of time. Be sure to
dispose of leaky, weak or dead batteries
properly according to federal, state, and local
regulations. To prevent injury or damage, do
not reverse batteries and do not mix battery
type.
CD Player ............................................... 6
Tape player ........................................... 7
Troubleshooting tips ............................ 8
Maintenance ......................................... 9
More Information ............................... 10
Limited Warranty (For U.S.) ............... 11
Limited Warranty (For Canada) ........ 13
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General controls
2
POWER / CD / RADIO / TAPE – turns the unit on/off; selects among radio, tape and CD mode.
DIGITAL VOLUME — increases or decreases output volume.
REMAIN / - selects between displaying track elapse time and CD remain time during CD playback;
displays clock time, date and timer on/off time in CD or radio mode
TRACK / TUNE (H / M ) – In CD mode - searches / skips to the next track or back to the previous
track; In tuner mode - tunes up or down radio frequency; In clock and date setting mode - move
forward or backward when setting time and date.
SET – In CD mode - enters program mode; In tuner mode - sets radio preset channels; enters clock
and date setting mode.
REPEAT/PRESET UP – In CD mode - selects repeat options (repeats 1 track / repeat disc); In tuner
mode - accesses preset radio channels.
SHUFFLE / MIX (for Thomson models) – plays CD tracks randomly.
DBBS – turns on/ off digital bass boost system.
E.Q. PRESET - selects among sound effects (Flat / Rock / Jazz / Pop / Classic).
BAND – selects between AM and FM band (or MW/LW/FM for Thomson model).
OPEN – opens the CD compartment door.
PLAY / PAUSE – starts or pauses CD play.
STOP – stops CD playback.
CLOSE – push to close the disc compartment door.
Main Unit
Cassette Player
PAUSE – pauses tape playback or recording
STOP/ EJ. – stops tape playback, winding or recording, opens cassette door
F. FWD/ REW – winds tape forward or backward
PLAY – starts tape playback
REC – starts tape recording
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pause stop/ej. f.fwd rew recordplay
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Remote Control
3
Display
- Volume level when
adjusting volume
In CD mode
- Track number (shows
during disc playback)
- Program location
In Tuner mode
- Preset location
Random
playback
Repeat mode
- REPEAT - repeat whole disc
- flashing REPEAT - repeat
current track
FM stereo
signal is
detected.
- AM / PM indicator
- AM Radio Band (RCA
models)
Digital Bass
Boost System
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FUNCTION/STANDBY -power on unit, selects radio, tape or CD mode.
REPEAT/PRESET UP – In CD mode - selects repeat options (repeats 1
track / repeat disc); In tuner mode - accesses preset radio channels.
BASS BOOST – turns on/ off digital bass boost system.
E.Q. - selects among sound effects (Flat / Rock / Jazz / Pop / Classic).
BAND - selects between bands.
SHUFFLE/MIX - plays CD tracks randomly.
SET - enters program or setting mode for clock, CD & tuner mode.
TRACK TUNE - searches/ skips CD track backward or
forward, selects radio frequency and sets clock.
PLAY / PAUSE - starts or pauses CD play.
STOP - stops CD playback.
VOLUME + / - - adjusts volume.
REMAIN/CLOCK - selects between displaying track elapse time and
CD remain time during CD playback; displays clock time, date and
timer on/off time in CD or radio mode
Operated by 2 “AAA”
batteries
(not supplied)
Radio Bands - FM,
MW (Thomson models),
LW (Thomson models)
Showing clock, date, timer,
elapsed/ remaining playback
time, radio frequency, preset
tuner station, etc.
Preset EQ settings
Rock, Jazz, Pop,
Classic, Flat
Tuner
frequency unit
Timer on/off
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Settings
4
Setting Clock
1. Press SET when clock time is shown on
display.
Tips:
Press REMAIN/REMAIN/
REMAIN/REMAIN/
REMAIN/ to show clock in CD, Radio
and Tape mode.
The Hour digits flash.
2. Press TRACK/TUNE or to set the hour.
3. Press SET to shift to minute digits.
4. Press TRACK/TUNE or to set the
minute.
5. Press SET to confirm settings.
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:
RCA models - Clock in 12 (AM/PM) hour format.
Thomson models - Clock in 24 hour format.
Setting the Date
1. Press REMAIN/ repeatedly until the date
is showing on the display.
2. Press SET. The year digits flash.
3. Press TRACK/TUNE or to set the year.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month and
day.
5. Press SET to confirm settings.
Setting the Timer
Setting Timer On
1. Press REMAIN/ repeatedly until the
Timer On setting shows on the display.
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Year
RCA models - Day
Thomson models - Month
RCA models - Month
Thomson models - Day
2. Press SET to begin setting the Timer On
time. The hour flashs.
3. Press TRACK/TUNE or to set the hours.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minutes and
source. (CA - Tape / cd - CD player / tu -
Radio)
5. Press SET to confirm settings.
Setting Timer Off
1. Press REMAIN/ repeatedly until the
Timer Off setting shows on the display.
2. Press SET to begin setting the Timer Off
time. The hour flashs.
3. Press TRACK/TUNE or to set the hours.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minutes.
5. Press SET to confirm settings.
Activating the Timer
1. Press and hold REMAIN/ to turn on or
off the timer. The clock icon will show on
the display when the timer is on.
Volume Control
Press DIGITAL VOLUME + / - to adjust volume.
Boosting Bass
Press any one of the DBBS buttons. Press again
for de-selection.
Preset Equalizer Curves
Press any of the E.Q. preset buttons to toggle
among the different sound effects.
Flat
Rock
Jazz
Pop
Classic
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Tuning to a station
1. Press POWER/CD/RADIO/TAPE to select radio
mode.
2. Press BAND to select between AM and FM
band (MW/LW/FM for Thomson model).
3. Press TRACK/TUNE or to select radio
station.
TipsTips
TipsTips
Tips:
Press and hold TRACK/TUNETRACK/TUNE
TRACK/TUNETRACK/TUNE
TRACK/TUNE or for
more than 1 second to automatically tune to
the next station.
4. Press DIGITAL VOLUME + / - to adjust your
desired listening level
TipsTips
TipsTips
Tips:
Extend or reposition the antenna for better
FM reception. Move the unit for better AM
(MW/LW for Thomson model reception).
Radio
Setting presets manually
1. Press BAND to select between AM/FM(RCA)
or MW/LW/FM (Thomson bands).
2. Press TRACK/TUNE or to access the
desired frequency.
3. Press SET.
4. Press REPEAT/PRESET repeatedly to assign
program number.
5. Press SET to confirm.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to preset to a maximum
of 10 channels for FM & AM (MW) band,
and 5 channels for LW (Thomson model
only)
Auto preset
Press and hold BAND to set presets
automatically. The display will show AUTO.
Once a station is found, the search stops briefly
to allow you to listen to the station.
• Press TRACK/TUNE or at this time if
you decide not to store selected station.
• If you decide to store the station in preset
memory, wait a few seconds and the search
will resume.
Using presets
1. Press BAND to select between bands.
2. Press REPEAT/PRESET to enter preset mode
and PRESET 1 shows.
3. Press REPEAT/PRESET repeatedly to access
your desired preset stations.
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CD player
Random Playback
Press SHUFFLE / Mix to play tracks
randomly and a dice icon appears on
display. Press again for de-selection.
Programming
When player is in stop mode,
1. Press SET with PROG. and TRACK(flashing,
indicating program position) shows on
display.
2. Press TRACK/TUNE or to select the
track you want to store in the program.
3. Press SET. again to confirm your selection.
4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program to a
maximum of 20 tracks.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE in program mode to
start program playback (PROG. appears on
display).
Tip:Tip:
Tip:Tip:
Tip:
If you are in normal playback mode but want
to play the saved program. Press STOPSTOP
STOPSTOP
STOP, then
SETSET
SETSET
SET and then PLAYPLAY
PLAYPLAY
PLAY.
Clearing program list
Your program will be erased once you open the
disc compartment door, change to another
source mode (e.g. radio, tape) or press STOP
in program mode.
Displaying the program list
1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to
enter program mode.
2. Press SET repeatedly to review the program
list.
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Tips:Tips:
Tips:Tips:
Tips:
You may listen through headphones by
inserting one pair into PHONESPHONES
PHONESPHONES
PHONES jack.
Repeating
Press REPEAT/PRESET once to repeat entire disc
and [REPEAT] icon will show on display.
Press REPEAT/PRESET twice to repeat current
track and a flashing [REPEAT] icon will show on
display.
Press REPEAT/PRESET a third time to turn off
repeat mode.
Remain/Clock
Press REMAIN/ to select between displaying
elapsed track time / remaining track time.
PHONES
Playing disc
This unit is compatible with audio CD-R/
CD-RW discs.
1. Press POWER/CD/RADIO/TAPE to enter CD
mode.
2. Press OPEN to open disc compartment
door.
3. Insert a disc with label face up.
4. Push CLOSE to close disc compartment door.
Total number of tracks on disc will show on
the display.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin CD playback.
6. Press TRACK/TUNE or to skip to the
next or previous track.
7. Press and hold TRACK/TUNE or
for quick search of the current track.
8. Press DIGITAL VOLUME to adjust to the
desired listening level.
9. Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause playback.
Press again to resume.
Press STOP to end disc playback.
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Tape player
Playing a tape
1. Press POWER/CD/RADIO/TAPE until TAPE
mode is selected.
2. Press STOP/EJ. to open the tape deck door.
3. Insert a tape into the door and push the
door closed.
4. Press REW or F.FWD. to wind the tape to the
desired starting position. Press STOP/EJ. to
stop winding.
5. Press PLAY to start playback.
Press PAUSE to pause playback (press again
to release the button to resume playback).
Press STOP/EJ. to stop playback.
Recording to tape
From radio
1. Insert a tape into the deck.
2. Press POWER/CD/RADIO/TAPE until RADIO
mode is selected.
3. Press BAND to access the desired radio band.
4. Press TRACK/TUNE or to tune to the
station to be recorded.
Tip:Tip:
Tip:Tip:
Tip:
For better recording quality, use normal bias
tape (Type I) only.
5. Press RECORD and PLAY together to begin
recording.
6. Press PAUSE or STOP to pause or stop the
recording respectively.
From CD
1. Insert a tape into the deck.
2. Press POWER/CD/RADIO/TAPE until CD
mode is selected.
3. Insert the disc to be recorded.
4. Select the track or program to be recorded.
5. Press RECORD and PLAY together to begin
recording.
6. Play the track or program to be recorded.
7. Press PAUSE or STOP to pause or stop
recording respectively.
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Problem
System doesn’t turn on
No sound
Poor radio reception
CD doesn’t play
CD sound skips
Remote control doesn’t
work
Solution
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.
• Check the outlet by plugging in another device
• Adjust volume setting.
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct function
• Adjust the antenna for better reception
• Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers,
vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights
• Make sure you’ve put a CD in the tray
• Make sure the CD’s label is facing up
• Try another CD
• Make sure that Pause mode is not activated
• Make sure CD function is selected
• Clean the CD (as explained in “More Information”)
• Check CD for warping, scratches, or other damage
• Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit; move the set if necessary.
• Make sure batteries are properly installed
• Replace all batteries as they may be dead
• Clear the obstacles or shorten the distance between the remote and the unit
Troubleshooting tips
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Maintenance
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Cassettes
• To protect your
recordings from accidental
erasure on one or both
sides of your cassette, snap
out the tab at the top of the
cassette. If you decide later to
record on the tape, seal the
hole with a piece of adhesive
tape. (Refer to diagram on the right)
• 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.
Cleaning the exterior
• Disconnect the system from AC power before
cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft
dust cloth
• Clean the exterior with a soft clean cloth or
slightly moistened chamois leather. DO NOT use
solvents as it may cause damage to the unit.
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
• Make sure CDs are stored in their original case
after use. Keep them away from damp, humid
or abnormally heated places.
Cleaning CDs
• Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality.
Always keep CDs clean by wiping them gently
with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward
the outer perimeter.
• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in
water, wring it out well, wipe the dirt away
gently, and then remove any water drops with a
dry cloth.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic
agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with
benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents
which may cause damage to disc surface.
CD Lens Care
• When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause
the system to output poor sound quality. To
clean the lens you will need to purchase a CD
lens cleaner which can maintain the output
sound quality of your system. For instructions on
cleaning the CD lens, refer to the ones
accompanying the lens cleaner.
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More Information
Safety Precaution
• Never open the cabinet under any
circumstances. Any repairs or internal
adjustments should be made only by a trained
technician.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet
removed.
•Do not use your System immediately after
transporting it from a cold place to a warm
place, as condensation may cause the system to
malfunction.
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and
abnormally hot places.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If
any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the
player to a trained technician for inspection.
• This compact disc player uses a laser to read
the music on the disc. The laser mechanism
corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a
record player. Although this product
incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely
safe when operated according to directions.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player.
Do not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located
inside the disc compartment. To keep dust from
collecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the
compartment door open for an extended period
of time. If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with
a soft brush, or use an air blower brush
designed for camera lenses.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping and splashing.
Headset Safety
• Do not play your headset at high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended high-
volume play.
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.
• You should use with extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
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.
Notes on CD-R/RW
This unit is compatible with CD-RW/ CD-R discs
for playback.
• 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.
The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not as a
guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications without prior
notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should any discrepancies
arise in other languages.
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Limited Warranty (For U.S.)
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase.
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:
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty
for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
• 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.
How to make a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product.
We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a
description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson multimedia Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927
• Insure your shipment for of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss
en route to Thomson.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
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.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
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.
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Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO
VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR
EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS
WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS
OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this 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 product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Limited Warranty (For U.S.)
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Limited Warranty (For Canada)
Thomson multimedia Ltd. 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. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,
OR
2. 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 multimedia Ltd.
6200 Edwards Blvd.,
Mississauga, Ontario,
L5T 2V7
Canada
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction
from the statutory warranties and other rights 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 to 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 multimedia Inc.
P.O. 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
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