RCA RS3532 User manual

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KEVLAR
SOUND SYSTEM
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POWERED SUBWOOFER
Thomson multimedia Inc.
10330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN46290
© 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Marque(s) ® Déposée(s)
55155870 (EN/F/E)
www.rca.com
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DIGITALAUDIO SYSTEM
VMAx
CLOCK TIMER PROG/ SETRECORD
CUSTOM/FLATROCK/CLASSIC POP/JAZZ
SOURCE
AUTO PROG.
DISC SKIP
OPEN/CLOSE
DISC
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DISC
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DISC
3
DISC
2
DISC
1
DECK-1
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK
REC/PLAYBACK
DECK-2
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK
PLAYBACK
PUSH OPEN
VOLUME
5 DISC CHANGER
SIMULTANEOUS PLAYAND LOAD SYSTEM
DEMO
CD DISPLAY
DIMMER
BAND/
DECK 1/2
CD-R / RCD-R / RW COMPATIBLE
BUILT-IN POWERED SUBWOOFER SYSTEM
TUNE/PRESET
SUB
WOOFER
DIRECT DISC ACCESS
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FCC Information
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
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.
FCC Information
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)
energy, and if not installed and used properly, this
equipment may cause interference to radio and tele-
vision reception.
This equipment has been type tested and found to
comply with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15
of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against radio and television inter-
ference in a residential installation. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in par-
ticular installations.
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 meas-
ures: • 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 sugges-
tions.
Also, the Federal Communications Commission has
prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and
Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This book-
let 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.
For Your Safety
The AC power plug is polar-
ized (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 pur-
chase, and the serial number:
Model No.
Remote Control No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those special-
ly trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For
instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the
warranty included in this Guide.
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Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down the volume
on the unit before you put on head-
phones. Increase the volume to the
desired level only after headphone are
in place.
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Contents
FCC/ Safety Information
Installation . . . . . . . . . .2
Controls & Indicators
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .4
Display
Showing the Demonstration
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Display Alarm/Clock . . . . . . .5
Setting the Time . . . . . . . . .5
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . .5
Activating the Timer . . . . . .5
Adjusting the Display
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sound Features
Using Preset Equalizer Curves
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Creating a Custom Curve
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Sub-Woofer . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . .6
X- Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
VMAx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
CD Player
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Shuffling the Play Order . . .6
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . .6
Repeating the Play Order . .7
Setting Up a CD program . .7
Playing a Program List . . . . .7
Displaying the Program list
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Deleting a Track from a
Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Skipping a Disk . . . . . . . . . . .7
Searching through a CD . . .7
Tuner
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . .8
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Auto Preset Program (for FM
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . .8
Suppressing Stereo Signal
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Tape Player
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . .9
Continuous Play . . . . . . . . . .9
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
From an Auxiliary Input . . .9
Troubleshooting Tips
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Maintenance
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
More Information . . . .11
Limited Warranty . . . .12
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Installation
DIGITALAUDIO SYSTEM ALTIMA
X-SURROUND
KEVLAR
SOUND SYSTEM
PHONES
PUSH OPEN
POWER
STANDBY
CLOCK TIMER PROG/ SETRECORD
CUSTOM/FLATROCK/CLASSIC POP/JAZZ
SOURCE
AUTO PROG.
DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE
DISC5DISC 4DISC3DISC2DISC1
DECK-1
DIGITALFULL LOGIC DECK
REC/PLAYBACK DECK-2
DIGITALFULL LOGIC DECK
PLAYBACK
PUSH OPEN
VOLUME
5 DISC CHANGER
SIMULTANEOUSPLAYAND LOAD SYSTEM
DEMO
DIMMER
BAND/
DECK 1/2
CD-R/ RW COMPATIBLE
built-in powered subwoofer system
TUNE/PRESET
SUB
WOOFER
DIRECT DISC ACCESS
KEVLAR/WOOFER/
EQ CONTROL
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To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces:
10 cm 10 cm
10 cm 5 cm 10 cm
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1. AM Loop Antenna Connector
2. Auxiliary In Connector
3. Auxiliary Out Connector
4. Surround Speaker Jacks (Surround
speakers included only with RS2532)
5. Main Speaker Jacks
6. FM Antenna Jack
7. Subwoofer Speaker Jacks
Unpacking the system:
You should have:
• one main unit (with 2 speakers);
• one remote control;
• one AM loop antenna;
• T-Type FM antenna wire;
• one user’s guide;
• one safety leaflet.
• Owner and registration Card
75 Ω
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SURROUND SPEAKERS 8
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MAIN SPEAKERS 6 Ω
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Controls and Indicators
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Main Unit
OPEN/CLOSE — Opens or closes
the disc tray.
DISC 1 - DISC 5 — Selects disc 1,
2, 3, 4, or 5
DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD
in the tray
STANDBY/POWER — Turns power
on or off (STANDBY mode).
PHONES — Jack for connecting
headphones
SOURCE— Selects the CD player/
tuner/ tape player/ external source
DEMO/DIMMER— Turns the fea-
ture demonstration on or off,
adjusts display brightness.
STOP/TUNE/PRESET —
Stops CD track and tape
operations, selects tune
or presets mode.
SKIP FORWARD —
Increments radio fre-
quency , CD tracks, fast
forward tape or preset
up.
SKIP BACKWARD —
Decrements radio fre-
quency, CD tracks,
rewind tape or preset
down.
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays or
pauses CD and tape.
CLOCK — Shows clock time and
enters clock setting mode.
TIMER — Enters timer setting
mode and turns the mode on/off.
BAND / DECK 1/2 /AUTO PROG.—
Changes among tuner bands.
Enters auto-preset program in FM
mode.
Switches between deck 1 and 2 on
cassette player.
RECORD - Starts tape recording.
PROG/SET - Enters program or set-
ting mode for CD and tuner mode.
SUB WOOFER — Turns sub-woofer
on or off
ROCK/CLASSIC, CUSTOM/FLAT,
POP/JAZZ — selects among the
different EQ modes.
X-SURROUND (RS2532 only)
— Press once to activate X-
SURROUND.
VMAx (RS3532 only) - Press once
to activate VMAx.
VOLUME —I ncreases/ decreases
volume.
DIGITALAUDIO SYSTEM ALTIMA
X-SURROUND
KEVLAR
SOUND SYSTEM
PHONES
PUSH OPEN
POWER
STANDBY
CLOCK TIMER PROG/ SETRECORD
CUSTOM/FLATROCK/CLASSIC POP/JAZZ
SOURCE
AUTO PROG.
DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE
DISC 5DISC 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1
DECK-1
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK
REC/PLAYBACK DECK-2
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK
PLAYBACK
PUSH OPEN
VOLUME
5 DISC CHANGER
SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM
DEMO
DIMMER
BAND/
DECK 1/2
CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE
built-in powered subwoofer system
TUNE/PRESET
SUB
WOOFER
DIRECT DISC ACCESS
KEVLAR/WOOFER/
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Tip: In STANDBY mode (press
POWER off), the system dis-
plays the time. Press POWERto
turn the system on in the previously used
mode. Press CD, TAPE, TUNER,or AUX
(Remote Only) to select the corresponding
mode. Look at the display icons to identify
the current mode.
VMAx
KEVLAR
SOUND SYSTEM
PHONES
POWER
STANDBY
CLOCK TIMER PROG/ SETRECORD
CUSTOM/FLATROCK/CLASSIC POP/JAZZ
SOURCE
AUTO PROG.
DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE
DISC 5DISC 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1
VOLUME
DEMO
DIMMER
BAND/
DECK 1/2
built-in powered subwoofer system
TUNE/PRESET
SUB
WOOFER
DIRECT DISC ACCESS
KEVLAR/WOOFER/EQ CONTROL
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Controls and Indicators
Remote Control
POWER — Turns power on or off
(STANDBY mode).
TUNER — Selects tuner
CD — Selects CD player
TAPE — Selects tape player
AUX — Selects external input.
S WOOFER - Turns sub woofer on or
off
VOL+ or VOL- — Increases/ decreases
volume
EQ — Selects equalizer presets
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays or pauses cur-
rent CD or tape.
STOP — Stops playing CD or tape.
NEXT/FWD — Increments CD track;
searches through CD; fast forward
tape.
PREV/REV— Decrements CD track;
searches through CD; rewind tape.
(Press NEXT/FWD or PREV/REV to
tune up/ down tuner frequency)
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD
REPEAT — Repeats a track, CD, or all
CDs.
MUTE - mutes sound
SHUFFLE — Turns on/off random lis-
tening
FM ST. - Toggles between FM stereo and mono
INTRO - Turns INTRO mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds of
each track.
PRESET UP/DOWN — Selects next/ previous preset station, enable
/disable Continuous play in tape mode.
X SURROUND (RS2532 only) — Activates X- SURROUND.
VMAx (RS3532 only) - Activates VMAx.
RECORD — Starts tape recording.
SLEEP - selects the time interval in minutes before the unit turns
off.
CD
TUNER TAPE
AUX
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VMAx
RS2532 RS3532
Battery Size:
“AAA” or “UM-4” or “R03”
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Display
Showing the Demonstration
Not operational in CD mode. Press DEMO/DIMMER
to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstra-
tion scrolls through all display operations.
DISPLAY ALARM/CLOCK
Setting the Time
1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on
the display.
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to set
the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute
digits.
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to set
the minute.
4. Press SET to save settings and STOP to quit set-
ting.
Note: When system is ON, you can press CLOCK to
display the current time for about 2 seconds.
Setting the Timer
1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON and hour
flashes on the display ( ON - timer on time )
2. For setting time, press SKIP FORWARD / BACK-
WARD to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift
to minute digits.
3. Press SKIP FORWARD / BACKWARD to set the
minute.
4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time) with
hour flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for timer off time
setting.
5. Press TIMER to select source. Press SKIP FOR-
WARD / BACKWARD to select between CD /TUNER /
AUX / TAPE)
6. Press TIMER to set volume. Rotate the VOLUME
knob to set desired volume level.
7. Press SET to save settings or STOP to quit setting.
Activating the Timer
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off
the alarm. The alarm is active when the
clock icon indicator is lit.
Adjusting the Display Brightness
1. Press and hold DEMO/DIMMER for more than 2
seconds.
2. While the dimmer is dis-
played, press and release
DIMMER to select the desired
level (DIMM 0 - 3).
Sleep Mode
You can select the time interval in minutes before
the unit turns off automatically. Press SLEEP on the
remote to select among 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15, & 5
minutes. (Remote Only)
DIM 2
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CD PLAYER
Loading Discs
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the drawer.
3. Insert up to five discs with label face up. (Press DISC
SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the drawer. Loaded disc
position icon lights.
Playing Discs
Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin or pause play, and STOP
to stop play.
Select a specific disc by pressing DISC 1 - DISC 5.
Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to select a specif-
ic track.
Play and load simultaneously
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray while a CD is
playing
2. Load/change discs for available trays by pressing
DISC SKIP.
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.
Shuffling the Play Order
Press SHUFFLE to turn on/off the playing of tracks in
random order. (Remote Only)
Sampling Tracks
Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track
on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn INTRO
mode off. (Remote Only)
(Note: You may also press REPEAT to select 1 disc or
all discs before activating INTRO & SHUFFLE func-
tions)
DIGITALAUDIO SYSTEM ALTIMA
5 DISC CHANGER
SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM
CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE
Using Preset Equalizer Curves
Press ROCK/CLASSIC, CUSTOM/FLAT, POP/JAZZ on the
main unit or EQ on the remote to toggle among
FLAT, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, CLASSICAL & CUSTOM. The
display shows briefly the selection.
Creating a Custom Curve
1. Press CUSTOM/FLAT to select CUSTOM mode.
2. While "CUSTOM" is displayed, press SKIP FOR-
WARD / BACKWARD to cycle among displayed bass-,
mid-, and treble - range levels.
3. While BAS, MID, or TRE is displayed, adjust VOL-
UME to set the associated gain
between -10 - +10.
Sub Woofer
Press SUB WOOFER to turn on/off boosting the bass
frequency.
Muting Audio
Press MUTE on the remote to cut
the sound. (Remote Only)
X-Surround (RS2532 only)
Press X-SURROUND to enjoy enriched sound quality.
This feature gives you:
1. Better width and depth for vocal and instrumental
sound.
2. More powerful presence for studio recording.
3. Enhanced surround effects with greater flexibility
in positioning speakers.
VMAx (RS3532 only)
Press VMAx to enable VMAx feature.
Tip: While playing a CD, press
and hold SKIP-FORWARD or
BACKWARD for more than 2 sec-
onds to search through the CD.
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MUTE
Sound Features
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CD Player
Repeating the Play Order
Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current disc,
all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off. (Remote only)
Setting Up a CD Program
You can program the CD player to play up to any 32
tracks on the CDs in the tray.
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG/SET to
enter
program mode. The system displays the next avail-
able program number: “- - P:01,” with “- -” flashing,
prompts you for the first track in the program list.
2. Press SKIP FORWARD / BACKWARD to select a
track (press DISC SKIP or
DISK 1 - DISK 5 to select a
track from a different
disc).
3. Immediately press SET to assign the selected track
to the program number. After 3 seconds, you are
prompted for the next track in the program list.
(In CD program mode, PROG icon will be lit.)
Playing a Program List
While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY.
Displaying the Program List
1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to enter
PROGRAM mode.
2. Press SET repeatedly to list each track assignment
in the program list.
Deleting Program List
While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP for 5
seconds. They system displays the message CLEAR.
Skipping a Disk
Press DISC SKIP.
Searching Through a CD
Press and hold SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to
search through a CD as it is playing.
5 P:01
This unit is compatible with CD-RW/ CD-R discs for playback.
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:
• CD-R/RW discs that are recorded by personal computers or some CD-R/RW recorders may not be played on
this unit due to the difference in recording platforms.
• 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.
CD-R / RW
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1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.
2. Press BAND to select between AM or FM radio
band.
Tuning to a Station
Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to select fre-
quencies.
Using Presets
The tuner can be either
TUNE or PRESET mode.
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.
Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD on the
main system or PRESET UP or DOWN on the remote
control to access the previous or next preset station.
The display first shows the preset program number
and after a few seconds, the frequency and preset
program number will be displayed. (FMPR:01 is FM
preset 1)
Auto Preset
Programming
(for FM only)
Press and hold BAND
button for 2 seconds to scan stations in the FM band.
The stations will then be stored as preset channels. A
maximum 32 stations can be stored. Beware of your
preset channels being erased accidentally because the
scanning and storing process is automatic upon press-
ing the button. You can stop the automatic scan by
pressing any button, but the erased stations cannot be
recovered.
Manually Setting Presets
1. Select Tune using the PRESET/TUNE button. FM or
AM should appear before the frequency.
2. Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to access the
desired frequency.
3. Press the SET button once.
4. The most recently accessed program location will
be displayed.
5. If a different program location is preferred, press
SKIP BACKWARD / FORWARD to move to the
desired preset number (1-32).
6. Press SET to store the selected frequency at that
preset.
Suppressing Stereo Signal
Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and stereo
for stereo FM stations. (Remote Only)
PR:01
87.50 MHz
X-SURROUND
CUSTOM/FLATROCK/CLASSIC POP/JAZZ
SOURCE
AUTO PROG.
DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE
DISC 5DISC 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1
VOLUME
BAND/
DECK 1/2
TUNE/PRESET
DIRECT DISC ACCESS
KEVLAR/WOOFER/
EQ CONTROL
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Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations.
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Tuner
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Tape Player
Playing a Tape
Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.
2. Press the cassette door to open it.
3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door
closed.
4. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select deck 1 or 2.
5. Press SKIP FORWARD / BACKWARD to position
the tape to the desired starting position.
6. Press PLAY.
Continuous Play
1. Press PRESET UP on the remote control to enable
continuous play. “C” will appear before the counter.
Insert a tape into deck 2 and press PLAY to start play-
back.
2. Insert a tape into deck 1.
3. When the tape in deck 2 finishes playback, deck 1
will automatically start playback.
Press PRESET DOWN to disable continuous play.
Recording
From Tuner
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TUNER and
press BAND to access the desired radio band.
3. Tune to the station to be recorded.
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
5. Press STOP to end recording.
From CD
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD.
3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded.
4. Select the track, CD, or program to be recorded.
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.
6. CD begins to play.
7. Press STOP to end recording.
Tape to Tape
Synchronize Recording
1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.
2. Insert the source tape into deck 2.
3. Press RECORD . The playback and recording
start simultaneously.
Normal Recording
1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.
2. Insert the source tape into deck 2 and press PLAY.
3. Press RECORD when ready to record.
From an Auxiliary Input
1. Insert the cassette in deck 1.
2. Check that the auxiliary device has been connect-
ed correctly to the AUX connector on the back of the
audio system.
3. Start playback on the auxiliary device.
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
5.. Press STOP to end recording.
Tape Counter
You can keep track of tape position with the tape
counter. Press PROG. to reset.
PUSH OPEN
DECK-1
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK
REC/PLAYBACK DECK-2
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK
PLAYBACK
PUSH OPEN
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Solution
Check power cord for a secure connection.
Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug
into power source again.
Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
Increase the volume setting.
Check connection to speakers.
Check that you have selected the appropriate
function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.
Make sure mute is off.
Check antenna connection.
Move antenna.
Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as
hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluores-
cent lights.
Check that CD is in the tray.
Check that CD label is facing up.
Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
Check that CD function is selected.
Use CD lens cleaner.
Clean the disc.
Clean the disc.
Check disc for warping, scratches, or other
damage.
Problem
System will
not turn on
No sound
Poor radio
reception
CD does
not play
CD sound
skips
Problem
CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
Distorted or
noisy tape
recordings
Remote
control
does not
work
Solution
Check if something is causing the system to
vibrate. If so, move the system.
Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet away
or on a different surface from the main unit.
Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner) and
then back to CD.
Inspect the tape heads and clean and demag-
netize.
Check that the batteries are properly installed.
Replace weak batteries.
Check the system is plugged into power source.
Point the remote directly at the system’s front
panel.
Move closer to the system.
Remove any obstacles between the remote and
the system.
Disconnect the audio system from the power source
before performing any maintenance.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.
CD Player
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must
be opened by only a qualified technician.
Tape Player
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical-
ly open the door of each deck and clean the magnet-
ic heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud
dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by
playing a demagnetizing cassette (available through
an audio equipment store).
To protect recordings one or
both sides of a tape, remove
the corresponding tab. If you
later want to record on the tape, affix a piece of
adhesive tape over the hole.
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.
Maintenance
A
Side A Protection
B
Side B Protection
Troubleshooting Tips
A
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More Information
Safety Precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any
repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a
trained technician.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.
• Do not 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 car-
tridge and stylus of a record player. Although this prod-
uct 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.
Prevent damage to this product, set switch for proper
voltage.
• 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 should not be exposed to dripping and
splashing.
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 provin-
cial and local regulations. Any battery may leak elec-
trolyte 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.
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.
Even if your headset is an open-air designed to let you
to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so
high that you are unable to hear what is around you.
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
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.
Don’t Infringe
This product should only be used for the purposes for
which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copy-
right law. Any attempts to use this product for which it is
not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by
Thomson multimedia.
Technical Specification
Power supply: 120V~60Hz for RCA models.
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):
Unit size - 329 x 306 x 400
Speaker - 329 x 240 x 245
Surround Speaker - 180 x 96 x 86
Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 20Hz to 20 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.
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RCA AUDIO SYSTEMS
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts
• Warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental
firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts
required to repair your unit.
How you get service:
• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio
Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within
the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also
required.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other com-
mercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
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Limited Warranty (US)
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 INFORMA-
TION 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 PROHIB-
ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-
ULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE.
How State Law relates to warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your unit outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this war-
ranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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Limited Warranty (Canada)
RCA AUDIO SYSTEMS
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts
• The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental
firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts
required to repair your unit.
How you get service:
• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio
Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within
the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also
required.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other com-
mercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
EN
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Limited Warranty (Canada)
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO VERBAL
OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL
CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE.
How Provincial Laws relates to warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights which are in addition to statutory warranties that may vary from
Province to Province.
If you purchased your unit outside Canada:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this war-
ranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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