RCA RS3520 Owner's manual

Brand: RCA

Model: RS3520

Category: CD players

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

RCA

RS2520

RS2521

RS2522

RS2550

RS3520

RS3522

VTCD550

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RCA Information

This device generates and usesradio frequency (RF)

energy, and if not installed and used properly, this

equipment may causeinterference to radio and tele-

vision reception,

This product complies with DHHSRules21CFR

Subchapter ], Applicable at the date of manufacture.

This equipment has beentype tested and found to

comply with the specifications in Subpart ] of Part 15

of FCCRules,Theserules are designed to provide rea-

sonable protection against radio and television inter-

ference in aresidential installation. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in par-

ticular installations,

Ifthis equipment does causeinterference 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 isreceiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet

so that the unit and the equipment

receiving interference are on different

branch circuits.

Ifthese measuresdo not eliminate the interference,

please consult your dealer or anexperienced

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 isavailable from the U,S,Government Printing

Office, Washington, DC20402, Pleasespecify stock

number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies,

For Your Safety _

The ACpower plug ispolar-

ized (one blade is wider

than the other) and only fits

into ACpower 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 usea different one, Do not

attempt to bypassthis safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,

MATCH WIDE BLADEOF PLUGTO WIDE

SLOT,FULLYINSERT.

For Your Records

in the event that service shouId berequired, you may

need both the model number and the serial number-,

in the space below, record the date and placeof pur-

chase,and the serial number:

Model No,

Remote Control No.

DaLeof Purchase

Place of Purchase

Serial No,

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those special-

ly trained in appropriate servicingtechniques. For

instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the

warranty included in this Guide.

Make sure you [urn down [he voJume

on the unit before you put on head-

phones Increase the volume to £he

desired level only after headphone are

in plsce

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE LIGHTNING

FLASHANDARROW

HEAD WITHIN THE

TRIANGLE IS A

WARNING SIG_

AL£RTING YOU OF

"DANGEROUS

VOLTAGE" _NS_D£

THEPRODUC_

CAUTiOn: TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF E[£CTRIC SHOC_

DO NOT REMOVE COV£R

(OR BACK). NO USER

SERVICEABLE PARTS IN

SIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIEO SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION

POINT WITHtN THE

TRIANGLE IS A

WARNING SIGN

ALERTING YOU OF

tMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS

ACCOMPANYING

THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOMIBACK OF PRODUCT

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FCCISafetyInformation

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

Controls & Indicators

CD Player ................ 3

Tape Player .............. 4

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

Display

Showing the Demonstration

........................ S

Display Alarm/Clock ....... 5

Setting the Time ......... 5

Setting the Timer ......... 5

Activating the Timer ...... 5

Adjusting the Display

Brightness ............... 5

Sleep Mode .............. 5

SoundFeatures

Using Preset Equalizer Curves

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

Creating a Custom Curve

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

Tuner

Tuning to aStation ....... 8

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

Auto Preset Program (for FM

only) .................... 8

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

Suppressing Stereo Signal

Tuning to an RDSStation

Displaying RDSStation

Information ............. 8

Searching by Program

Type(PTY) ............... 9

TapePlayer

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

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

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

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

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

Tapeto Tape ............. 9

From an Auxiliary Input .. ,9

TroubleshootingTips

ActivatingSurround Sound . , .................

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

Boosting the Bass ......... 6

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

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

CDPlayer

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

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

Shuffling the PlayOrder ,. ,6

Sampling Tracks .......... 6

Repeating the PlayOrder . ,6

Setting Up a CDprogram . ,7

Playing a Program List ..... 7

Displaying the Program list

........................ 7

Deleting a Trackfrom a

Program List ............. T

Automatically Skipping

Tracks(ATS) .............. 7

Creating an ATSProgram . ,T

Editing an ATSProgram ,. ,T

Skipping a Disk ........... T

Searching through a CD ,..T

•.10

Maintenance

Cleaning ............... 10

CD Player ............... 10

Tape Player ............. 10

More Information .... 11

USWarranty ........ 12

CanadianWarranty ...13

RS2520/RS2521/RS2522

RS2550

RS3520/RS3522

VTCD550

A3000iA3005iA3200i

A3205iA3400

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RS2520/

RS35201A30001

A3005

RS25221RS35221

A3400

RS2521/A32001

A3205

]IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

]IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

RS2550/

VTCD550

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII[

1.AM LoopAntenna Connector

2.Auxiliary Connector

3.SurroundSpeakerJacks

4. Main SpeakerJacks

5.SubwooferSpeakerJacks

6.OpticalOutput

(onlyavailable for ThomsonModels)

7.FMAntenna Jack(for A3400only)

Toensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacingsshown below

free from other surfaces:

10¢m

10cm

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coP ayer

OPEN/CLOSE--Opens or closes

thed sctray,

DISC I-DISC S --SelectsdiscI 2

3 4 or5

DISCSKIP -- Skipsto the next CD

int,etray

STANDBY/POWER (RCAmodels)

-- Turnspower on or Off (STAND-

BY mode. STANDBY/POWER/

ECO (Thomson models -- keep

pressing briefly STANDBY mode

to enter ECO(power saving, with_

out clock display) mode.

PHONES -- Jackfor connecting

headphones

SOURCE_ Selectsthe CD player/

tuned tape playerl external source

SET-- Setstuner or CD presets

DtSC CHANGER

mode / \

DEMO/DIMMER-- Turnsthe fea-

ture demonstration on or off

II STOP_ StopsCDtrack _

• -:J stops tape on digital PI_flMIX for fhomson seriesj

tape drives) INTRO-- TurnsINTROmode on o[ Multi-functionJOG

I1_ SKIP FORWARD-- off to play the first 10seconds of JOGWHEEL

_ Increments radio [re- each track. IRDSTIME/INTRO on rum {+/to

i quency or CDtracks Thomson models me/easeor

i _il_l I SKIPBACKWAI_)-- REPEAT(forRCAmodols- Lodec,ease _

[ =_ Decrements radio fie- furns REPE/_Fmode on or off to numericvahles

quency or CDtracks repeat a track, a disc,or all discs ondisplay/ _=_

bll pLAy/PAUSE --Playsor PdEPEATIRDSfforThomsonmod. s£lecttuner _

= ....... pausesCD els)-- also shows RDS inf_)rma- Drese[sta[lon_

Lion in Tuner mode (FM). s_lectCDtracks

CLOCK--Showsclock time and ATS-- Setsup an au[omauc [rack _-

enters clock setting mode, skip program tern keysand features.

TIMER-- Enters timer setting BASS BOOST-- Turns bassboost VOLUME -- Increase_ oecreases

mode and turns the mode onloft on or off volume

BAND-- Changes among tuner Eq/CUSTOM EQ -- ]_jgles

bands. FMtAMforRCAand amongFLAT, ROCK.JAZZ POR

FM/MWtLW for Thomson, CLASSICAL& CUSTOM modes

Enters autopreset program in X.SOUNB/HELP MODE --

FM mode. Pressonce to activate X-SUR-

FM ST/SCAN -- Toggles between ROUND iomy for RS2521.RS2522

FMstereo and mono. Enters tuner RS3520.RS3522.A3200. A3205.

scanmode, A3400L Keep pressing briefly to

SHUFFLE_ Turns SHUFFLEmode turn HELPmode on oloftto dis

on or off to play CDsrandomly, play useful information about sys.

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Tape Player

6+2 RS2520, RS2521,RS2550, RS3520. BS3522

VTCDSS0, A3000, A300B

6+5 A320B, A3205, A3400

6+2 and 6+5 tape controls include:

• RECORD

I_ PLAY

<i<l REWIND

FAST-FORWARD

• A STOP/ElECT

II PAUSE

Tip:D_r]h_ as yourSyst_ltassely_Jr

Remote Control

POWER-- (RCAmodels_ --

Turnspower on or off

(STANDBYmode], (Thomson

Inodels/-- Keeppressing

briefly STANDBY mode to

enter ECO 3ower sawng,

without dock display] moae.

TUNER-- Selects tuner

CD-- SelectsCD p_ayer

TAPE-- Selectstape player

AUX -- Selectsan external

input.

MUTE-- Mutes volume

VOE+or VOL- _ Increases

decreasesvolume

EQ PRESET-- SelectsequaHz-

el presets

HELP-- Turns HELPmode

On/Off

PLAY-- Playscurrent CD

STOP-- Stopsplaying CD

! !

TRACK FWD --Increments CD track, searches

through CD

TRACK RBM-- Decrements CDtrack searches

mrough CD

(PressTRACK_t REV to tune up/aown tuner

frequency/

DISCSKIP-- Sk Dsto next CD

REPEAT (BEPEATiRDS --Thomson models

ReDemsa [rack CD or all CDs When the radio is

active, displays RDSinformanor

PAUSE-- Pausesthe CD

SHUFFLE(MIX/PTY SEARCH-- Thomson mOdelsj

[urns on/off random listeninc

BASSB. -- Turnson or off BassBoost

SLEEP-- Pressto select the time interval in

*ninute before the unit turns off,

PRESETUPtDOWN _ SelectsnexU urewous preset

station

SBRBOUND-- Activates X-SURROUND only for

RS2521RS2522 RS3520 RS3522A3200 A3205

A34001 Otherwise does not function in this unit

RECORD-- does not [unction in this unit

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Showing the Demonstration

Not operational in CD mode. PressDEMO/DIMMER

to turn on/off demonstration mode. Thedemonstra-

tion scrollsthrough all display operations.

DISPLAYALARM/CLOCK

Setting the Time

1,PressCLOCKuntil the time flashes on the display

(12-hour clock for RCA,24-hour clock for Thomson),

2.Rotate MULTI JOG to set the hour and then press

SKIP FORWARD to shift to minute digits.

3.Rotate MULTI JOG to set the minute,

4.PressSETto savesettings and STOPto quit set-

ting.

Note: When system isON, you can pressCLOCKto

display the current Limefor about 2 seconds,

Setting the Timer

1.PressTIMER until the ON and clock Limeflash on

the display (ON - timer on time ) (12-hour clock for

RCA,24 hour clock for Thomson).

2.For setting time, rotate MULTI JOGto set the

hour and then pressSKIP FORWARD to shift to

minute digits,

3,Rotate MULTI JOG to set the minute,

4.PressSKIP FORWARD to change to OF(timer off

time) with clock time flashes. Repeatsteps 2& 3for

timer off time setting.

5.PressSETto savesettings and STOPto quit set-

ting.

Activating the Timer (_

Pressand releaseTIMER to turn on/off

the alarm, The alarm isactive when the

clock icon indicator islit,

AdJusting the Display Brightness

1.Pressand hold DEMO/DIMMER for more than 2

seconds,

2.While the dimmer isdis

played, rotate MULTI JOG to

select the desired level (OIMM

0-3).

Sleep Mode

You can select the time interval inminute before the

unit turn off automatically, PressSLEEPon the

remote to select among 5,15, 30,45, 60,90 & 120

minutes.

Tip: DEMO

Mode does

not affect the

_t system

o_eration,_len the

systsm is iniSily plusst

i% _ l_de is acti-

vated.

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UsingPreset Equalizer Curves

PressPRESETEQ to toggle among

FLAT,ROCK, JAZZ, POP,CLASSICAL

& CUSTOM. The display shows

briefly the selection,

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Creating a Custom Curve

1.PressPRESETEQ to select CUSTOM

mode.

2.While "CUSTOM" isdisplayed, r-orateMULTI JOG

to cycle among displayed bass-,mid-, and treble -

range levels.

3.While BAS, MID, or TREis dis-

played, adjust VOLUME to set

the associated gain between -10

- +10.

Boosting the Bass

PressBASS BOOSTto turn on/off boosting the bass

frequency.

Muting Audio

PressMUTE on the remote to

cut the sound.

X- Surround

PressX- SURROUND tOenjoy enriched sound quality.

This feature gives you:

1.Better width and depth for vocal and instrumental

sound.

2.More powerflJI pr-esencefor studio recording.

3.Enhanced surround effects with greater flexibility

in positioning speakers.

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Loading Discs

1.PressSOURCErepeatedly to select CD mode.

2.PressOPENICLOSEto open the drawer.

3.Insert up to five discswith label face up. (PressDISC

SKIP to rotate the disc carrier-,)

4.PressOPENICLOSEto close the drawe£ Loaded disc

position icon lights.

Playing Discs

PressPLAY/PAUSEto begin or pause play,and STOP

to stop play,

Select a specific discby pressing DISC1 - DISC S.

PressSKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD to select aspecif

ictrack.

CD is playing

2.Load/change discsfor available trays by pressing

DISC SKIP.

3.PressOPENICLOSEto close the tray,

Shuffling the Play Order

PressSHUFFLEto turn on/off the playing of tracks in

random order. (Plat/MIX for Thomson models.)

Sampling Tracks

PressINTRO to play the first 10secondsof eachtrack

on the current disc, all discsin the tray,or turn INTRO

mode off.

(Note: You may also pressREPEATto select 1disc or

all discsbefore activating INTRO & SHUFFLEfunc-

Lions)

Repeating the Play Order

PressREPEATto repeat the current track, current disc,

all discs,or turn REPEATmode off.

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Setting Up a CDProgram Automatically Skipping Tracks

You can program the CDplayer to play up to any 32 |PI I _lJ

tracks on the CDsin the tray.

1,While the CD player isstopped, pressSET to enter Creating an ATSProgram

program mode, The system displays the next avail-

able program number: "- - P:01," with "- " flashing, 1,PressSTOP,

prompts you for the first track in the program list, 2, PressATSto display "- P:01"

2, Rotate MULTI JOG to selecta track (pressDISC 3,PressDISC SKIP or DISC (1-5) to specify a disc,

SKIP or DISK 1 - DISK 5 4, Rotate thejog to specify the first track to skip, and

to select a track from a pressSET,

different disc), 5. Repeat the previous step to add more tracks to the

3, Immediately pressSET ATSprogram,

to assign the selected 6, PressPLAY to play the ATSprogram.

track to the program number. After 3seconds,you

are prompted for the next track in the program list, Editing an ATSProgram

(InCD program mode, PROG icon will be lit.)

1.PressSTOP.

Playing a Program List z.PressAXS,

3.PressSET repeatedly until the display showsthe

, pressPLAY. track you want to change,

4, PressDISC SKIP or DISC (1-5) to specify a disc,

Displaying the Program List 5. Rotate thejog to specify the replacement track to

beskipped, and pressSET,

1.While the CD player isstopped, pressSETto enter 6, Repeat the previous step to change other previous-

i PRO,iRAM mode. ly programmed tracks.

i 2, PressSETrepeated to Iisteach track assignment 7. PressPLAYto play the program.

i in the pro am list. Note: During ATSmode, ATSicon will be lit,

! Deleting a Trackfrom Skippinga Disk

• a Program List PressDISCSKIP,

While in PROGRAM mode, display the programmed

track to be deleted (pressSET if Searching Through a CD

necessarytocycle through the

list) and immediately press Pressand hold SKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD

STOP.Toclear the whole to search through a CDas it isplaying,

programmed list, press

and hold STOPfor 5

seconds,The system Tip: You can createa

displaysthemessage program of up to 32 tracRs

CLEAR, Caution:Co n_t _ush to fcrceclos-

fng of the tray _n3_ CD playbac_or

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1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.

2. Press BAND to select the next radio band.

Choices are:

AM/FM (RCA models)

FM/MW/LW (Thomson models)

The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode.

When in PRESETmode, the PROG Iight is on,

desired frequency.

2.Pressthe SET button once,

3.The most recently accessedprogram location will

be displayed,

4. If adifferent program lOCationispreferred, rotate

MULTI JOGto move to the desired preset number (1-

32),

5.PressSETto store the selected frequency at that

preset.

Suppressing Stereo Signal

PressFM ST/SCAN to toggle between FM mono and

stereo for stereo FU stations,

Tuningto a Station

PressSKIP FORWARD/

BACKWARD to select fre-

quencies.

UsingPresets

Rotate MULTI JOGto accessthe previous or next pre-

set station. Thedisplay first shows the preset program

number and after afew seconds,the frequency and

then the preset program number again. (FMPR:01is

FMpreset 1)

Thomson models

Tip: RDS _tatiorl9_t OA _4

o_ly. _l I_ t_ de_ts arl

RDS si_, _im RE_ io_s t_

Q-

Auto Preset Programming (for FAll

only)

Pressand hold BAND

button for 2 second to

scanstations in the select-

ed band. Thestations will

then be stored aspreset

channels, Maximum 32stations can be stored, Beware

of your preset channels being erased accidentally

becausethe scanning and storing process isautomatic

upon pressing the button.

You can stop the automatic scanby pressing any but

ton, but the erased stations cannot be recovered.

Setting Presets

1. PressSKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD to accessthe

Tuningto an RDSStation

1. Rotate MULTI JOGto preset station or pressSKIP

FORWARD/BACKWARD to desired frequency,

2. If RDSstation found, RDS Iights on display with sta-

tion name shown.

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Displaying RDSStation

Information

Toggle REPEAT/RDS to display the frequency, station

name (PS),station type (PTY), clock time (CT), or radio

text (RP). In CT mode, press CTIINTRO key to replace

the displayed time by RDS station time, If clock

time isnot yet set, this information will

be shown as clock time automatically,

Searching by Program Type(PTY)

1.PressPTYiMIX toenter PTYselection

2. Toggle PlY/MIX or rotate thejog to select aPTY

mode,

3, Within 5 seconds, press PRESET SKIP FORWARD/

BACKWARD to search for a station broadcasting the

selected type of program.

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accessthe desired radio band,

3, Tuneto the station to be recorded.

4, PressRECORDto begin recording.

5, PressSTOPto end recording.

Playing a Tape

Tip: You _n plY/ a _ from e±d_- deck.

1,PressSOURCErepeatedly to select TAPE.

2,PressSTOP/EJECTto open the cassettedoor.

3,Insert a tape into the door and push the door

closed,

4,PressREWII_JD/EASTFORWARD to position the

tape to the desired starting position,

5.PressPLAY.

Continuous Play

1.Insert atape into deck2 and start playback.

2,Insert atape into deck 1and pressPLAYand

PAUSEtogether.

3,When the tape in deck 2finishes playback, PAUSE

at deck 1will be released automatically and start

playback.

Recording

FromTuner

1.Insert a tape into deck 1.

2.PressSOURCErepeatedly to select TUNER and to

From CD

1. Insert a tape into deck 1.

2, PressSOURCErepeatedly to select CD.

3, Insert the disc(s)to be recorded.

4, Selectthe track, CD,or program to be recorded,

5, PressRECORDto begin recording,

6, CD begins to play,

7. PressSTOPto end recording,

Tapeto Tape

1, Insert the destination tape in deck 1.

2, Insert the source tape into deck 2.

3, PressPAUSEand then RECORDon deck 1,

4, PressPLAYon deck 2.The playback and recording

startsimultaneously,

From an Auxiliary Input

1, Insert the cassette in deck 1.

2, Checkthat the auxiliary device has beenconnected

correctly to the AUX connector on the back of the

audio system,

3, Start playback on the auxilim7 device,

4, PressRECORDon deck 1to begin recording.

5..PressSTOPto end recording,

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Solution

Checkpower cold for asecure connection

Unplug the unit for a moment, and then

plug into power source again

Checkthe outlet by plugging in another

device

{ncreasethe volume setting

Checkconnection to speakers.

Check that you have selected the appropri-

ate function: CD,TAPE,Tuner

Checkantennaconnection

i Moveantenna

i Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such

i ashair dsye_vacuum cleane<microwave,

i fluorescentlights

Checkthat CD isin the tray.

Checkthat CD label is facing up

Checkthat PAUSEmode is not on

Checkthat CDfunction is selected

c_th. i11I

Checkdisc for warping, scratches, or other

damage

Checkif something iscausing the system to

vibate If so, move the system

Solution

Switd] to another function (TAPErTuner)

and then back to CD

inspect the tape heads and clean and

demagnetize

Checkthat the batteries ale properly

installed,

Replace weak batteries

Checkthe system is plugged in to power

Point the remote directly at the system's

front panel

Move closerto the system.

Remove any obstacles between the remote

and the system¸

Disconnect the audio systemfrom the power source

before performing any maintenance,

Cleaning

Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust

cloth,

CDPlayer

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

icheads, 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 iiii L

your tapes can cause scratches on iiii /'_I

the tape, or worse yet the tape ii

could break, If you notice some slack

in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it ....

up before you insert it. i

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Safety Precautions

• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances Any

repairs or internal adjustments shoutd 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 tiquid

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 prayer 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. Also, to keep dust from collecting

on the pick-up lens and 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.

Important Batteries 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 pray your headset at a high volume. Hearing

experts are against continuous extended play

• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume

or discontinue use it,

• You should use be extreme caution or temporarily dis-

continue use it in potentially hazardous situations.

Even if you headset is an open-air type designed to let

you hear outside sounds, don't turn up the volume so

i 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 CDscan 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 COswith benzene, thinner, or

other volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc

surface

Don't Infringe

This product should only be used for the purposes for

which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violatin 9 no copy-

right law, Any attempts to use this product for which it is

not intended is unlawfut and therefore not condoned by

Thomson Consumer Electronics.

TechnicalSpecification

Power supply: 230V~SOHz for Thomson models,

120V~60Hz for RCA models

Dimensions ( H x W x D ram):

Unit size- 329 x 307 x 360 (For all)

Speaker ( for RS2520/RS3520/A30001 A3005 )

-329x 250x2325

Speaker ( for RS2521/A3200/A3205 )

-329x 250x2525

Speaker (for RS2S50/VTCDSS0 )

- 361/329 x 240 x 258

Speaker ( for RS2522/RS3522/A3400 )

- 361 x 250 x 265

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

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

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

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What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or-workmanship,

For how long after your purchase:

• One year.

(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 daysfrom date of shipment

to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refiJrbished unit

• fhe exchange unit isunder warra nty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period

How to make a warranty claim:

• Properly packyour-unit. Include any cables, etc,, which were originally provided with the product,

We recommend using the original cacton and packing materials.

• Include in the package evidence of purchasedate suchasthe bill of sale Also print your name and

address and adescription of the defect. Send standard UPSor its equivalent to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Product Exchange Center

11721 B Alameda Ave.,

Socorro, Texas 79927

• Payany charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty,

• Insure your shipment in caseof lossof damage. Thomson acceptsno liability in caseof damage orloss

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

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction, (Your Owner's Manual provides information regarding operating instructions

and usercontrols. For additional information, askyour dealer,)

• Installation and set-up service adjustments.

•Batteries,

• Damage from misuseor neglect.

• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

• Products purchased or sm_iced outside the USA

• Acts of God, suchas but not limited to lightning damage,

Product Registration:

• Pleasecomplete 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 isnot required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from

state to state

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

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

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Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufactur-

ing defect becomesapparent in this product within 1year from the original date of purchase, it will be

replaced free of charge, including return transportation,

Thiswarranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuseor 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,

2.Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessoriesin the original

carton (or equivalent).

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

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.

Distribution Centre

7400 A Bramalea Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5S IX1

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 suchstatutory warranties and other rights and

remedies, suchprovisions shall be deemed to beamended to the extent necessar7 to comply therewith.

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

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.

EO. Box0944

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

Attach your salesreceipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if serviceis needed

during the warranty period.

PURCHASEDATE

NAME 0[ STORE

Model Number:

55051620

Rev.0 EN/F/E

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