RCA RP-7987 User manual

RP-7987
PORTABLE STEREO SYSTEM
USER‘S
GUIDE

Important Information Required by Federal Communications
Commission Concerning Radio Frequency Interference
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.
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Computing Device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. 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.
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
Precautions
•Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Never operate this product with the cabinet removed. Any
repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained service technician.
•Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained
service 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 traditional record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is
completely safe when operated according to directions.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND 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.
Important Battery Information
• If you’re not going to use your player for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries because they can leak and
damage the unit.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte 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.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.
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.
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. RP-7987
Date of Purchase____________________
Place of Purchase ___________________
Serial No. ___________________________
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.

Where to Start
Owning an RCA portable stereo system is like having a
component stereo that you can take with you just about
anywhere, giving you flexibility and convenience (not to
mention great sound).
Looking for a Good Read?
You won’t find this instruction book on the best seller list, but
it does contain a lot of information that you should know
before using your portable stereo.
I know that you want to use your stereo, not read about it, but
you really should read the section, “First Things First,” to make
sure you get it hooked up correctly; then, as you have time, you
can read about all of the great features of this stereo.
Don’t Forget the Notes
Don’t forget to read the notes in the margins too. They give
you extra information that can help you get the most from
your stereo. If you have any questions, be sure to check the
Troubleshooting Tips section, the Index, or the Table of Contents
to help you find the answer.
Table of Contents
First Things First ...................................................2
Powering Up........................................................................... 2
Speaker Hookup ................................................................... 2
General Controls ................................................................3
LCD (Liquid crystal Display) ........................................... 4
Using the Radio ..................................................... 5
Using the CD Player ..............................................6
Loading and Playing Discs.............................................6
Shuffling Play Order.........................................................6
Repeating Play Order .........................................................7
Programming Play Order...............................................7
Using the Dual Cassette Deck...........................8
Playing Cassette Tapes...................................................... 8
Recording on Cassette Tapes.........................................9
Care and Maintenance ................................... 10
Troubleshooting Tips ....................................... 11
Index ......................................................................... 11
WARRANTY ............................................................... 12

2
First Things First
Before you start, you to need to know a couple of things.
Powering Up
This portable stereo operates on battery or AC power.
Battery Power
Insert 8 D-sized alkaline batteries into the Battery
Compartment as shown the back of the main unit,
and you can take your stereo just about anywhere.
AC Power
Plug the power supply cord into the AC power jack on the
back of the unit, and into an AC power outlet that accepts
the polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
Speaker Hookup
For each speaker:
1. Press down on the tab␣to open the red terminal, and
insert the red wire (+) into the terminal.
2. Press down on the tab␣to open the black terminal, and
insert the black wire (–) into the terminal.
Detaching the Speakers
1. Unplug the speaker wires from the unit.
2. Press on the tab securing the speaker to the base unit, and
then slide the speaker up until it comes off of the unit.
3. Reattach the speaker wires as described in “Speaker
Hookup.”
Have a Blast—Just Not on
Your Eardrums
Make sure that you turn
down the stereo before
you put on the head-
phones; then increase the
volume to the desired
level after they are in
place.
+–
RIGHT SPEAKER
–+
LEFT SPEAKER
WARNING:
Be sure to follow the speaker hookup
instructions carefully; the system can
be damaged if speakers are
improperly connected.
AC power supply cord
TUNING
DISC
RADIO TAPE
PHONES
BAND SEEK/SCAN FMMONO
OPEN
PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME
SHUFFLE REPEAT PROGRAM STOP
TRACK/
SEARCH
TUNERPRESETS
1
2
3
4
5
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
M
D igital E Q
RECORD PLAY REWIND F FORWARD STOP/ EJECT PAUSE PLAY
HIGHSPEEDTAPE
DUBBING REWIND FFORWARD STOP/
EJECT PAUSE
TAPE TAPE
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REC/PLAY PLAYBACK
D igital E Q
Black
wires
Headphones
To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use
the 3.5 mm PHONES jack on the front of the unit.
Antennas
The AM antenna is built in, so adjusting the position of the
unit may help AM reception.
The FM whip antenna on the back of the unit can be
extended and rotated for better FM reception.

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General Controls
You’ve chosen a power source and hooked up the speakers.
Now you need to know about the buttons and controls that
are common to all components of the stereo: the radio, tape
decks, and the CD player.
Power Button
Press the POWER button to turn on the unit. The LCD lights
and the system begins operating from the last sound source
used—the radio, the tape deck, or the CD player.
Function Control
Turn the Function Control knob to choose the function you
want to use RADIO, DISC, or TAPE. Your selection is reflected
in the LCD.
Volume
Turn the VOLUME dial to increase or decrease the volume.
Digital EQ
The Digital EQ button controls the electronic equalizer
settings. The LCD always shows the current EQ setting.
Press the button until the setting you want (ROCK, JAZZ,
VOCAL, or FLAT) appears in the display.
TUNING
DISC
RADIO TAPE
PHONES
BAND SEEK/SCAN FM MONO
OPEN
PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME
SHUFFLE REPEAT PROGRAM STOP
TRACK/
SEARCH
TUNER PRESETS
1
2
3
4
5
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
M
D igital E Q
D igital E Q
Digital EQ
Function
Control
LCD
Power button Volume
control
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
When the power is on, the LCD tells you what’s going on with
your system.
LCD Messages
The following LCD messages appear tell you what the CD player
is doing:
Message Meaning
CD function is active
CD drawer is in.
CD drawer is out.
No disc is in the tray.
PLA
Y
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLEALL
No tracks are programmed (applies to
Program mode).
Program is full (applies to Program mode).
This is displayed for three seconds when the
last track is programmed.
Reading disc’s table of contents (how many
track it has and the total time for the disc).
This information is displayed in Stop mode.

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TUNING
DISC
RADIO TAPE
PHONES
BAND SEEK/SCAN FM MONO
OPEN
PLAY/PAUSE
VOLUME
SHUFFLE REPEAT PROGRAM STOP
TRACK/
SEARCH
TUNER PRESETS
1
2
3
4
5
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
M
D igital E Q
D igital E Q
PLAY
TRACK
PROGRAM
TAPE
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
PRESET VOCAL JAZZ
FLAT ROCK
CD PAUSEALL
SCAN
SEEK
kHz
MHz
FM
AM
RADIO
STEREO
PLAY
TRACK
PROGRAM
TAPE
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
PRESET VOCAL JAZZ
FLAT ROCK
CD PAUSEALL
SCAN
SEEK
kHz
MHz
FM
AM
RADIO
STEREO
CD Mode indicators
Function
indicator
Digital EQ indicator
Tuner indicator:
• Radio station
• CD playing time
• LCD Messages
Numeric indicator for:
• Preset radio stations
• Track
SEEK/SCAN
indicator
FM Stereo indicator
Radio Band
indicator
Don’t Worry...It Won’t Bite
So you think the LCD looks
intimidating. Don’t worry, you
won’t see all of this stuff at the
same time—you’ll only see what
you need to see.
The following list of LCD information is presented in alphabetical order,
and corresponds to the items in the preceding graphic.
CD Mode Indicators. Shows the current CD function mode.
Digital EQ Indicator. Shows which preset option you have chosen
(ROCK, JAZZ, VOCAL, or FLAT).
FM Stereo Indicator. Is displayed when you are receiving FM stations in
stereo. (Note that the station must be broadcasting in stereo as well.)
Function Indicator. Shows the current function (RADIO, CD, or TAPE).
Number Indicator. Depending on the current mode, shows the preset
number for radio stations, or the track number of a CD.
Radio Band Indicator. Shows the current radio band .
SEEK/SCAN Indicator. SEEK or SCAN is displayed depending on which
method of radio tuning you are using.
Tuner Indicator. Shows information such as the radio station frequency,
the CD playing time, and LCD messages.

5
Using the Radio
Storing Radio Stations in
Memory
Preset up to five AM and five FM stations for easy access.
1. Choose the radio band and station.
2. Press the Memory button(
M
). The PRESET indicator and
the station frequency blink in the LCD.
3. Press one of the five PRESET buttons to store the radio
station frequency in that preset location.
Recalling Preset Stations
1. Choose the radio band (AM or FM).
2. Press the appropriate TUNER PRESETS button (the
PRESET number appears in the LCD).
Not only does the digital tuner help you tune in radio
stations more easily, it also lets you preset as many as
five AM and five FM radio stations for easy access.
Tuning In Radio Stations
After you choose the radio feature by turning the Function
Control knob to RADIO, you can do the following:
• Press the BAND button to change the radio band to AM
or FM.
• Press the TUNING buttons to change the radio station.
• Press and quickly release the SEEK/SCAN button to turn
on the Seek feature, which locates the next station.
• Press and momentarily hold the SEEK/SCAN button
before releasing it to turn on the Scan feature which
searches for stations. When a station is found, the Scan
feature allows you to listen for about 3 seconds, and
then moves to the next station. When you find a station
you like, press the SEEK/SCAN button again to choose
that station.
• Press the FM/MONO button to listen to FM stations in
either mono or stereo (STEREO appears in the display
when listening to FM stereo).
Note that AM stations are broadcast in mono only, and
that the FM radio station must be transmitting in stereo
for you to receive it in stereo.
TUNING
DISC
RADIO TAPE
BAND SEEK/SCAN FM MONO
TUNER PRESETS
1
2
3
4
5
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
M
D
ig
D igital E Q
PRESET
MHz
FM
RADIO
STEREO
Playing Hide and Seek
Sometimes the Seek and Scan features
might not locate an available station
because the it’s signal is not strong
enough. So, if you know the frequency
of the station your looking for, you
might want to use the TUNING
buttons instead.
Weak Reception?
If the reception of an FM station
transmitting in stereo is weak, the
STEREO indicator might fade in and
out. Adjusting the FM whip antenna
can help. If not, changing from FM
Stereo to FM Mono might improve
reception, just remember that you’ll
no longer be listening in stereo.

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Using the CD Player
Combined with features such as Shuffle, Repeat, and
Programmed play, you have lots of options for playing CDs.
Knowing Your Buttons
The following buttons are used for basic CD operation:
PLAY/PAUSE ( ) — This button works as a toggle switch:
press to begin play and to pause play.
TRACK/SEARCH ( and )
• In Stop mode— Moves you to the beginning of the
preceding or following track.
• In Play or Pause mode — Press and release to move to
the beginning of the preceding or following track. Press
and hold to search within a track.
Stop — Stops play.
Look for this Logo
You can play 3" and 5"
compact discs that have
this logo.
PLAY
TRACK
SHUFFLE
CD
You Can’t Shuffle a Program
The Shuffle feature is not available
during Program mode.
Shuffling Play Order
Turning on the Shuffle feature causes the tracks to play in a
random order.
• Press the SHUFFLE button to start random track play.
(The Shuffle mode indicator appears in the display while
the feature is active.)
• Press the SHUFFLE button a second time to turn off the
feature.
Shuffle mode indicator
DISC
RADIO TAPE
OPEN
PLAY/PAUSE
SHUFFLE REPEAT PROGRAM STOP
TRACK/
SEARCH
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY
M
D igital E Q
D igital E Q
PLAY
TRACK
JAZZ
CD
Loading and Playing Discs
1. Press the OPEN button to open the CD drawer.
2. Place a CD into the tray.
3. Press the OPEN button again to close the CD drawer.
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to begin play.
5. Press STOP ( ) to stop disc play.
The current track number and the elapsed time for a track
appears in the LCD while the track is playing.
PLAY
TRACK
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
CD PAUALL
Play mode indicator

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Repeating Play Order
Use the REPEAT button to repeat one track or an entire disc.
• Press the REPEAT button once to repeat the current track
(REPEAT 1 appears in the LCD).
• Press REPEAT a second time to repeat all tracks (REPEAT
ALL appears in the LCD).
• Press REPEAT a third time to turn off the feature.
Programming Play Order
1. Press the PROGRAM button to enter Program mode.
•- - Pr:01 appears in the LCD indicating that this is first
programmed track.
2. Press TRACK/SEARCH or to choose a track.
(PROGRAM begins flashing in the display.)
3. Press PROGRAM to save the track in the program
memory. (PROGRAM stops flashing in the display.)
4. Repeat steps 2-4 above to program up to 20 tracks.
•Pr FuLL appears in the display for three seconds
when the program is full; then the first program
is displayed.
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to begin programmed play.
Editing the Program
To edit a program, the unit must be stopped, and in
Program mode.
1. Press PROGRAM to move to the next program number
until you get to the programmed track you want to
change (Program 01 in the example to the right).
2. Press TRACK/SEARCH or to choose a track
(10 in the example to the right).
3. Press PROGRAM to change the current programmed
track to the one you just selected.
PLA
Y
TRACK
PROGRAM
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
CD ALL
Track 7 is the first programmed track
PLA
Y
TRACK
PROGRAM
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
CD ALL
Track 10 replaces Track 7 as the first programmed
track.
PLA
Y
TRACK
PROGRAM
REPEAT 1 SHUFFLE
CD ALL
Track number Program number
What’s Program Mode?
Programming tracks puts you into
Program mode (“PROGRAM”
appears at the top of the LCD). In
this mode, you can program tracks,
edit the program, or you can play
tracks you’ve already programmed.
To exit program mode, you need to
press STOP ( ) while no tracks are
being played or paused (in other
words only PROGRAM appears in the
LCD—like in the examples below.
TRACK
REPEAT 1
CD ALL
TRACK
REPEAT 1
CD ALL
Program mode indicator
Clearing the Program
Cutting off the power to the unit is one way to clear the
program memory; or you can exit Program mode by
pressing STOP ( ) while stopped in Program mode.

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RECORD PLAY REWIND F FORWARD STOP/ EJECT PAUSE PLAY
HIGH SPEED TAPE
DUBBING
REWIND F FORWARD STOP/ EJECT PAUSE
TAPE TAPE
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REC/PLAY PLAYBACK
DISC
RADIO TAPE
Using the Dual
Cassette Deck
Understanding the Buttons
If you know what each button does, it’s easy to figure out
how to operate the tape decks.
RECORD — Press to record from the radio, CDs, or
another tape.
PLAY — Press to play cassettes.
REWIND — From stop mode, press to rewind the tape
toward the beginning.
F. FORWARD — From stop mode, press to advance
the tape toward the end.
STOP/EJECT — Press to stop current tape activity, or to open
the cassette compartment door when no buttons are active.
PAUSE — Press to interrupt tape play or record mode. Press a
second time to resume tape play or tape record mode.
HIGH SPEED TAPE DUBBING — Use to speed up tape-to-tape
recording.
Continuous Tape Play
1. Turn the Function Control knob to TAPE.
2. Insert a cassette into each tape deck.
3. Press PLAY and then PAUSE on Deck 1.
4. Press PLAY on Deck 2.
When the tape on Deck 2 finishes, the tape in Deck 1 starts
automatically.
Playing Cassette Tapes
You can play cassettes from either of the two tape decks.
1. Turn the Function Control knob to TAPE.
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open one of the cassette
compartment doors.
3. Insert a cassette tape into the door with the top of the
tape going in first.
4. Close the door securely.
5. Press REWIND or F. FORWARD to move tape to the
desired starting point.
6. Press PLAY to begin playing the tape.
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.
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9
Erase Protection
When you record new material, the cassette deck records
over whatever is on a tape. To protect a tape from accidental
erasure, break off one or both plastic tabs (one for each
tape side) on the top of the cassette tape. If you decide later
to record on the tape, seal the hold with a piece of
cellophane tape.
We’re on the Level
The built-in Automatic Level Control
automatically sets the input level for
optimum recording sound. You can
listen to, and even adjust the volume
setting without affecting the quality
of the recording.
Pause for a Moment
Using the PAUSE button on the
cassette deck instead of the STOP
button to momentarily interrupt
recording gives you a much cleaner
sounding recording when you play it
back later.
Don’t Infringe on Copyrights
This product is capable of sub-
stantial uses that do not constitute
infringement under the Copyright
Laws. It is sold only for such uses,
and it should not be used to infringe
the copyrights of others.
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Recording from the Radio
1. Insert a cassette tape into the TAPE 1 deck.
2. Choose the RADIO function and select a radio station.
3. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
4. Press STOP/EJECT to end recording.
Recording from Compact Discs
1. Insert a cassette tape into the TAPE 1 deck.
2. Choose the DISC function.
3. Insert the compact disc to be recorded. You can start
with any track on a disc (or you can create a program
to record).
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) on the CD player twice (to
begin and pause disc play).
5. Press the RECORD button on the cassette deck to begin
recording.
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) on the CD player.
Recording from another Cassette
Two speed options are available for recording cassette tapes.
Use the HIGH SPEED TAPE DUBBING button to activate high
speed dubbing of tapes.
1. Select the TAPE function.
2. Insert the pre-recorded tape you want to dub into
the TAPE 2 deck, and set it to the point in the tape at
which you want the recording to begin; then press both
the PLAY and PAUSE buttons.
3. Insert a blank tape into the TAPE 1 deck; then press both
the RECORD and PAUSE buttons.
4. Press PAUSE on both decks at the same time to begin
recording.
Recording on Cassette Tapes
You can record programs from the radio, CDs, or from
another cassette. All you do is to set up the system to use
whichever option you choose, and then record it.

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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the Exterior
• Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft dust cloth.
Handling Compact Discs
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the hole.
• Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage the label.
• Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
Cleaning Compact Discs
• Dirty discs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft
cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
• If a disc 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 anti-static agents on discs. Also, never clean discs with benzene,
thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface.
Tape Care
• Don’t expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures may warp the shell or damage the
tape itself.
• Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.
• Cassette tapes can be erased by magnetic fields produced by magnets, electric motors, electrical
transformers, and other devices. Keep tapes away from magnets and magnetic fields.
Clean these parts
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the
parts that come in contact with the tape. These deposits can
cause incomplete erasure, muffled playback sound, and might
prevent automatic stop.
To clean a cassette tape, open the compartment door, push the
PLAY button and gently clean the heads, capstan, and pinch
wheel with a head cleaner.
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30
minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner.
Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.
• Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head
demagnetizing cassette (available from many audio
equipment stores).
• Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.
Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape
assembly.

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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Solution
System doesn’t turn on • Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet (or that the
batteries are fresh).
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.
• Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
No sound • Adjust volume setting.
• Check for proper connection of speaker wires.
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: DISC, TAPE, or RADIO
Poor radio reception • Adjust the FM whip antenna for better FM reception .
• Rotate the unit to achieve better AM reception.
• Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers, vacuum
cleaners, or fluorescent lights.
CD doesn’t play • Make sure the tray contains a disc.
• Make sure that disc’s label is facing up.
• Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.
• Make sure DISC function is selected.
CD sound skips • Clean the disc (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).
• Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage.
• Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit; move system if necessary.
Distorted or noisy recordings • Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary.
• Demagnetize recording head (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).
M - O
Memory button
M
5
Number Indicator. 4
OPEN button ( ) 6
P
PLAY/PAUSE button ( ) 6
POWER button 3
PRESET buttons 5
PRESET indicator 5
PROGRAM 7
Program edit 7
Programming Play Order 7
R
Radio Band Indicator 4
Radio station presets 5
Recalling and Editing the
Program 7
RECORD button 8
Recording on Cassette Tapes
9
REPEAT button 7
Repeating Play Order 7
Index
compact discs
3" and 5" 6
cleaning & handling 10
D
Digital EQ button 3
Digital EQ Indicator 4
Display (LCD) 3-4
E
Editing a program 7
Erase Protection 9
F
FM Stereo Indicator 4
FM/MONO button 5
Function Control knob 3
Function Indicator 4
H
Headphone 2
HIGH SPEED TAPE DUBBING
button 8, 9
L
LCD 3-4
Loading CDs 6
S
SEEK/SCAN feature 4, 5
SHUFFLE button 6
Speakers, connecting/
detaching 2
STOP button ( ) 6
Storing Radio Stations in
Memory 5
T
Tape Care 10
Tape playing 8
Tape Recording 9
TRACK/SEARCH buttons
(and ) 6
Troubleshooting Guide 12
TUNING button 5
Tuning In Radio Stations 5
changing radio bands 5
tuning in stations 5
V
VOLUME dial 3
A
AC Power 2
Antennas 2
B
BAND button 5
Battery installation 2
C
Cassette Deck Buttons
F. FORWARD 8
HIGH SPEED TAPE DUB-
BING 8, 9
PAUSE 8
PLAY 8
RECORD 8
REWIND 8
STOP/EJECT 8
CD Buttons
OPEN ( ) 6
PLAY/PAUSE ( ) 6
REPEAT 7
SHUFFLE 6
STOP ( ) 6
TRACK/SEARCH
(and ) 6
Clearing the Program 7

Model RP-7987
347A7968-0001 (E/S Rev. 0)
95-05
Printed in Malaysia
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206
© 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
What does your warranty cover?
• Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long after the original purchase?
• One year.
• The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.
What will we do?
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.
• The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original one-year warranty period.
How do you make a warranty claim?
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product.
• Include a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase. If the unit was a gift,
provide a statement specifying the date received. Also, print your name and address, and a description
of the defect.
• Ship the unit standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Product Exchange Center
32 Spur Drive
El Paso, Texas 79906
• 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 prepaid freight.
What does your warranty not cover?
• Customer instruction. Your Use and Care Guide provides information regarding the operating instructions and
user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.
• Installation and set-up service adjustments
• Batteries
• Damage from misuse or neglect
• Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Product purchased or serviced outside the USA
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
How does state law relate to this warranty?
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.
What if you purchased your product outside of the United States?
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for details.
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.