RCA RS3520 Owner's manual

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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.
A
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
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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
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.
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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,
OR
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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