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Thisdevicecomplieswith Part15of the FCCRules. Product: 5CD Audio System
Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) Brand: RCA
Thisdevicemay not causeharmful interference, and (2) Model: RS2620
this devicemust acceptany interference received,
including interference that may causeundesiredopera- Electrical Consumption:
tion.
Inaccordancewith FCCrequirements, changesor modi_ Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
fications not expresslyapproved by Thomson multime- Power consumption: 80 Watts
dia _nc.couldvoid the user'sauthority to operate this IMPORTER
product. Comerciatizadora Thomson de Mexico, S.A.de C.V.
Thisdevicegeneratesand usesradio frequency (RF) Miguel deCervantes Saavedra 57
energy, andif not installed andusedproperly, this
equipment maycauseinterference to radio and televi- Col. Ampliaci6n Granada
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If this equipment doescauseinterference to radio or
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television reception (which you candetermine by
unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures: ForYour Safety
• Re-orientthe receivingantenna (that is,the antenna
for the radioor television that is "receiving" the inter- The ACpower plug ispolarized
ference). (one blade iswider than the _3 _1S/_
• Movethe unitaway from the equipment that is other)andonlyfits intoACpower
receiving interference, outlets oneway. If the plug won't
• Plugthe unit into adifferent wall outlet sothat the go into the outlet completely, turn
unit and the equipment receiving interference are on the plug overand try to insertit
different branch circuits, the other way. If it still won't fit, contact a qualified
If these measuresdo not eliminate the interference, electrician to changethe outlet, or useadifferent one.
pleaseconsult your dealer or anexperienced radio/tele- Do not attempt to bypassthis safetyfeature.
visiontechnician for additional suggestions.Also,the CAUTION: TO PREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,MATCH
FederalCommunications Commissionhasprepared a WIDE BLADE OFPLUG TOWIDE SLOT,FULLY
helpfulbooklet, "How To Identifyand ResolveRadioTV INSERT,
Interference Problems."Thisbooklet isavailable from
the U.S.Government Printing Office, Washington, DC For Your Records
20402. Pleasespecifystock number 004-000-00345-4
when ordering copies. Inthe event that serviceshouldbe required, you may
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SubchapterJ.Applicable at the date of manufacture, the spacebelow, record the date and placeof purchase,
andthe serial number:
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Dateof Purchase
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Makesureyouturn downthevolume SerialNo.
ontheunit beforeyouputonhead-
phones.Increasethevolumeto the
desiredlevelonlyafter headphones Service Information
arein place. Thisproduct should beservicedonlybythose specially
.: trained in appropriate servicingtechniques. Forinstruc-
i tions on how to obtain service,refer to the warranty
included in this Guide.
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Safety Information
Getting Started ....... 2
Unpacking the system ........ 2
BackView .................. 2
Installation ................. 2
GeneralControls ...... 3
Main Unit .................. 3
Remote Control ............ 4
DisplaySettings
Display .................... 5
Showing Demonstration ..... 5
DisplayClock / Timer ......... 5
Setting the Clock .......... 5
Setting the Timer ......... 5
Activating the Timer ....... 5
Adjusting the Display Brightness
............................ 5
Sleep Mode ................ 5
SoundFeatures ....... 6
PresetEqualizer Curves ...... 6
Creating Custom curves ...... 6
BassBoost .................. 6
Muting Audio .............. 6
CDPlayer
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc....... 6
Loading Discs ............... 6
Playing Discs................ 6
Playand Load
Simultaneously ........... 7
Skipping a Disc ........... 7
Searching Through a CD ...7
Shuffling the PlayOrder ...7
Sampling Tracks........... 7
Repeat .................. 7
Setting Up a CDProgram...7
Playing a Program List ..... 7
Displaying the Program List .7
Deleting Program List ...... 7
Radio ............... 8
Selecting Tuner Band ........ 8
Tuning to a Station .......... 8
Using Presets ............... 8
Auto Preset Programming
(FM only) ................... 8
Manually Setting Presets ..... 8
Suppressing Stereo Signal .... 8
TapePlayer
Playing aTape .............. 9
Continuous Play ............. 9
Recording .................. 9
From Tuner ............... 9
From CD ................. 9
Tapeto Tape ............. 9
TroubleshootingTips..I0
Maintenance ........ 11
Cleaning ................. 11
CDPlayer ................. 11
Tape Player ................ 11
Handling CDs .............. 11
Cleaning CDs .............. 11
CDLens Care .............. 11
Important Information 12
Safety Precautions......... 12
Important Battery
Information ............... 12
Headset Safety ............. 12
Don't Infringe ............. 12
Technicat Specification ...... 12
Limited Warranty
(U.S.)..............13
Limited Warranty
(Canada) ........... 15
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Unpacking the system:
You should have the following:
, one main unit (with 2main speakers);
• one remote control;
• oneAM Ioopantenna;
• one user'sguide;
• one safety leaflet•
• Owner and registration Card
BackView
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1 FM PigtailAntenna
2 AM Loop Antenna Connector
3 Main Speaker Jacks
Using the FM and AM Antennas
Beforeyou useyouraudio system,you'll want to make
sureboth the FM and AM antennasare positioned prop
erly Uncoilthe FMantenna at the backof the unit, mak
ing sureit isfully extended (youmayevenwant to tape it
to the wall behind the unit if possibleThe higher the
better,) You'll alsoneed to connectthe AM antenna loop
to the backof the unit if you listento AM stations
Rotatethe AM loop antenna for better reception
Connecting the Speakers
Match the redwire (onthe left speaker)to red terminal
for the left speaker(L)on the backof the unit and the
blackwire (on the left speaker) to the blackterminat for
left speaker(L) Fo/ow the sameprocedureto connect
the right (R)speaker
Speaker Wire Connection
Push Speaker terminal tab Release tab to lock wire in
down to insert wire the terminal.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the
ends of the speaker wires at all connection points
Installation
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings
shown below free from other surfaces:
Front View _ 4inches
T
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SideView _ 4 inches
inc_qes
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Main Unit
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ON/STANDBY -- Turns power on or off (STANDBY
mode).
Tip: STANDBY mode (press ONiSTANDBY
off), the system displays the time.Press: TapePlayer
ON!STANDBY I;oturn the system on in the
previously Usedmode,Press CD,TAPE, TUNER • RECORD
or AUX (Remote Only)to Select the corresp0n- I_ PLAY
ding m0de, L°°k at the disp!ay ic0_ t0 identify the _ REWIND
currentmode,: _ _ FAST-FORWARD
• A STOP/EJECT
GAME °MP3* LI R- Jackfor auxiliary connection. II PAUSE
PHONES ¢_ -- Jack for connecting headphones
OPENICLOSE __ -- Opens or closesthe disc tray.
SOURCE-- Selectsthe CD played tuned tape player.
DIMMER,DEMO/CD DISPLAY-- Turnsthe feature
demonstration on or off, adjusts display brightness,
selectsamong displaying disc details.
TIMER -- Enterstimer setting mode and turns the
timer onloff.
CLOCK-- Shows clock time and enters clock setting
mode.
PRESETEQ --selects among the different EQ
modes.
DIGITAL TUNING _ (SKIPBACK-
WARD) -- Decrements radio frequency,
preset down, goes to the previous CD
track or setting option.
DIGITAL TUNING _ (SKIPFOR-
WARD) -- Increments radio frequency,
preset up, goesto the next CDtrack or
setting option.
CDn PLAY/ PAUSE-- Playsor pauses
TUNE',PRESET• -- StopsCDtrack,
Setstune or preset mode.
PROG.SET - Enters program mode
for CD and Tuner; Applies new set-
tings for Clock and Timer modes,
BANDIAUTO PROG. -- Changes
between FM and AM tuner bands
Enters auto preset program in FM
mode
BASS BOOST--Turns BASSBOOSTon
or off
REPEAT Selectsamong repeat
modes
DISCSKIP -- Skipsto the next CDin the tray
VOLUME UP/DOWN -- Increases/decreasesvolume•
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Remote Control
co AUX
O_MO/
OPEN/CLOSE _OP
ON --Turns power on or off from STANDBY mode.
CD -- SelectsCD player and change CDdisplay information in CD
playing mode.
TUNER-- Selectsradio tuner and change radio band inTuner mode.
TAPE-- Selectstape player.
AUX -- SelectsAux; turns the system on.
EQ -- Selectsequalizer presets.
B BOOST--Turns BassBooston or off.
DEMOIDIMMER--Turns the feature demonstration on or off; adjusts
display brightness.
VOL+ or VOL- -- Increases/decreasesvolume.
PLAY/PAUSE ,11-- Playsand pausescurrent CD.
NEXT _l IFWD _ -- In CDmode - Skipsforward to the next CD
track;
InTuner mode -Tunes up radio frequency.
PREV I<,1 IREV _,i -- In CDmode - Skipsbackwards to the previous
CDtrack;
In Tuner mode - Tunesdown radio frequency.
OPENICLOSE-- Opensand closesCDdisc tray.
STOP-- Stopsplaying CD.
REPEAT -- Repeatsatrack, CD,or all CDs.
MUTE _x - mutes sound.
SHUFFLE _ --Turns on/off random playback.
FM ST.- Toggles between FM stereo and mono.
DISC SKIP -- Skipsto next CD.
INTRO - TurnsINTROmode on or off to play the first 10secondsof
each track.
PRESETUPIDN -- Selectsnext/previous preset station.
SLEEP- selectsthe time interval in minutes before the unit turns off.
NOTEi Cassette functions Cannot be,operated from the remofe .... ";
control
Battery Size:
"AAA" or "UM-4" or "R03"
Installing Batteries
The remote control must be inserted with 2 "AAA" or "R3" or "UM 4"
batteries prior to use. Follow the stepsbelow to ensure correct installa-
tion.
1. Open the battery compartment door (located at the back of the
remote control) by sliding the cover out.
2 Before inserting the batteries, observe the polarities (that is,+ and -)
of the battery then relate the polarities to the engraved diagram inside
the battery compartment Now insert the batteries
3 After installation of the batteries, place the lit to cover the batteries
Lightly push it closed with asnap
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Display
Showing Demonstration
Not operational in CDmode. Press
DIMMER,DEMO/CD DISPLAY to turn on/off
demonstration mode The demonstration scrolls
through all display operations
Display ClockI Timer
Setting the Clock
1 Pressand hold CLOCKuntil the hour flashes on
the display
2 PressDIGITAL TUNING _ or p,4 to set the
hour and then pressCLOCKto shift to minute
digits
3. PressDIGITAL TUNING _ or _- to set the
minute.
4. PressPROG,SETto savesettings and STOP • to
quit setting.
° Note: when system is ON, you CanpressCLOCK to
display the current time for about 2seconds.
Setting the Timer
1 Pressand hold TIMER until the ON appearwith
the hour flashing ( ON - timer on time )
2 Forsetting time, pressDIGITAL TUNING _ or
to set the hour and then pressTIMER to shift
to minute digits
3 PressDIGITAL TUNING _,_ or . to set the
minute
4 PressTIMER to change to OF (timer off time) with
hour flashing Repeat steps2 & 3for timer off
time setting
5. PressTIMERtoselectsource. PressDIGITAL
TUNING _ or _ toselect TUNER,TAPEor CD.
6. PressTIMER to set volume. PressVOLUME
CONTROL up or down to set desired volume level.
7. PressPROG,SET to savesettings or STOP to quit
setting.
Activating the Timer
Pressand releaseTIMER to turn on/off the timer. The
timer isactive when the clock icon Q is lit.
Adjusting the Display Brightness
1. Pressand hold DIMMER,DEMO/CD DISPLAY for
more than 2seconds.
2. While the dimmer is
displayed, press and
release
DIMMER,DEMOICD DISPLAY
repeatedly to select the desired level (DIMM 1- 3).
Sleep Mode
You can select the time interval in minutes before the
unit turns off automatically PressSLEEPon the
remote to select among OFF,90,60,45, 30, 15and 5
minutes (Remote Only)
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Preset Equalizer Curves
PressPRESETEQon the main unit or EQ on the
remote to toggle among FLAT,ROCK,POP,JAZZ,
CLASSand CUSTOM. The display showsthe selection
briefly.
Creating Custom Curve
1. PressPRESETEQto select CUSTOM mode.
2. While "CUSTOM" isdisplayed, pressDIGITAL
TUNING _ I _ to cycle among displayed
bass- and treble - range levels.
3. WhiteBAS orTREis
displayed, adjust
VOLUME CONTROLto
set the associated gain
between -10 _+10.
BASS BOOST
PressBASSBOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass
frequency.
Muting Audio
PressMUTE _x on the remote to cut the sound.
(Remote Only)
CD-R/RW
This unit iscompatible with
CD-RW/CD-Rdiscsfor play-
back,
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:
• Do not affix any type of labels to either side
(recordabte or labeled side) of a CD-R/RWdisc
asthis may result in the unit malfunctioning.
• To avoid damagesto the CD-R/RWdisc,do not
open the disc compartment door while the
disc isbeing read.
• Do not toad an unrecorded CD-R/RWdiscinto
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.
Loading Discs
1. PressSOURCErepeatedly to select CD mode.
2. PressOPEN/CLOSE -_ to open the drawer.
3. Insert up to five discswith label face up. (Press
DISCSKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)
4. PressOPEN/CLOSE -_ to close the drawer.
Loaded disc position icon lights.
Playing Discs
• PressPLAYIPAUSE•u to begin or pause play,
and STOPto stop play.
• PressSKIPBACKWARD _,_ I SKIPFORWARD
to select aspecific track.
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Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold SKIP.
FORWARD or BACKWARD for more than 2 seconds
to search through the CD
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Play and Load Simultaneously
1. PressOPENICLOSE-_ to open the tray while a
CDis playing
2. Load/change discsfor available trays by pressing
DiSC SKIP.
3. PressOPENICLOSE --- to closethe tray.
Skipping a Disc
PressDISC SKIP.
Setting Up a CD Program
You can program the CDplayer to play up to any 32
tracks on the CDsin the tray.
1. While the CDplayer isstopped, pressPROG,SET
to enter program mode. The system displays the
next available program number: "- - P:01," with
"- -" flashing, prompts you for the first track in
the program list.
Searching Through a CD
Pressand hold SKIPBACKWARD _ /SKIP
FORWARD _ to search through aCDwhile it is
playing.
Shuffling the Play Order
PressSHUFFLEI_ to turn on/off the playing of
tracks in random order. (Remote Only)
Sampling Tracks
PressINTROto playthe first 10seconds of each track
on the current disc,all discsin the tray, or turn INTRO
mode off. (Remote Only)
Note: YoumayalsopressREPEATto select 1disc
or all discsbeforeactivatingINTRO &SHUFFLE
functions
2. PressSKIPBACKWARD _ /SKIP FORWARD
to select atrack (pressDISC SKIP to select atrack
from a different disc).
3. Immediately pressPROG,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 iconwill be lit.)
Playing a Program List
Whilein PROGRAMmode,pressPLAY/PAUSE•ll
Displaying the Program List
I. While the CD player isstopped, pressPROG•SET
to enter PROGRAMmode.
2. PressPROG•SETrepeatedly to list each track
assignment in the program list.
Repeat
PressREPEATto repeat the current track, current
disc, all discs,or turn REPEATmode off
Deleting Program List
While in PROGRAMmode, pressand hold STOPfor 3
seconds. They systemdisplays the messageCLEAR.
Tips:
• You cancreate o program of upto 32 tracks
Press CD DISPLAY repeatedly to view elapsed
track time track number, track remain time and
disc remain time i
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Caution: Do not push to force closing of the tray i
during CD playback or tray opening
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Selecting Tuner Band
1. PressSOURCEto select TUNER.
2. PressBAND to selectbetween AM or FM radio
band.
Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations.
Tuning to a Station
PressSKIPBACKWARD ,_ /SKIP FORWARD _ to
select frequencies.
Using Presets
The tuner can be in either TUNEor PRESETmode.
When in PRESETmode,the PROGlight ison.
• PressTUNE•PRESETto toggle TUNEand PRESET
mode.
• PressSKIPBACKWARD _ or SKIPFORWARD
on the main system or PRESETUPor DOWN on
the remote control to accessthe previous or next
preset station. The display first showsthe preset
program number and after afew seconds,the
frequency wilt be displayed. (FMPR:01is FM
preset 1)
Auto Preset Programming
(FM only)
Pressand hold BAND button for 2 secondsto scan
stationsin FM band. The stationswill then be stored
as preset channels.A maximum of 32stationscanbe
stored. Beware of your preset channelsbeing erased
accidentally becausethe scanningand storingprocess
isautomatic upon pressing the button. You canstop
the automatic scanby pressing any button, but the
erased stations cannotbe recovered.
Manually Setting Presets
1. PressTUNE,PRESETbutton to enter TUNEmode.
2. PressSKIPBACKWARD _ /SKIP FORWARD
to accessthe desired frequency.
3. Pressthe PROG,SET button once.
4. The most recently accessedprogram location will
bedisplayed.
5. If a different program location is preferred, press
SKIPBACKWARD .,, / SKIPFORWARD
to move to the desired preset number (1-32).
6. PressPROG,SET to store the selected frequency
atthat preset.
Suppressing Stereo Signal
PressFM ST.to toggle between FM mono and stereo
for stereo FMstations. (Remote Only)
Tape Player
• RECORD
I_ PLAY
REWIND
FASTFORWARD
• A STOP/EJECT
II PAUSE
Playing a Tape
Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.
1. PressSOURCErepeatedly to select TAPE.
2. PressSTOP/EJECTto open the cassette door.
3. Inserta tape into the door and push the door
closed.
4. PressREWINDIFAST FORWARD to position the
tape to the desired starting position. (Deck 1
Only)
5. PressPLAY to begin playback.
Continuous Play
1. Insert atape into deck 2 and start playback.
2. Insert atape into deck 1and pressPLAY and
PAUSEtogether.
3. When the tape in deck 2 finishes playback, PAUSE
at deck 1will be released automatically and start
playback.
Recording
From Tuner
1. Insert atape into deck 1.
2. PressSOURCErepeatedly to select TUNER and
pressBAND to accessthe desired radio band.
3. Tune to the station to be recorded.
4. PressRECORDto begin recording.
5. PressSTOPto end recording.
From CD
1. Insert atape into deck 1.
2. PressSOURCErepeatedly to select CD.
3. Insertthe disc(s)to be recorded.
4. Select the track, CD,or program to be recorded.
5. PressRECORDto begin recording when CD
begins to play.
6. PressSTOPto end recording.
Tape to Tape
1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.
2. Insertthe source tape into deck 2.
3. PressPAUSEand then RECORDon deck 1.
4. PressPLAYon deck 2.The playback and
recording start simultaneously.
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• Unptugtheunitforamoment, and re
thenptugintopowersourceagain.
• Checktheouttetbypluggingin ch
anotherdevice.
,Increasethevotumesetting.
,Checkconnectiontospeakers.
,Checkthatyouhaveselectedthe
appropriate function:CO, TAPE,Tuner.
,Makesuremuteisoff.
,Makesureheadphonesarenot
p uggedin
Poradi ,Checkantennaconnection.
reep_io • Moveantenna.
• Turnoffnearbyelectrical appliances,
suchashairdryer, vacuumcteaner,
microwave, fluorescentlights.
,CheckthatCDisinthetray.
/a ,CheckthatCDlabelisfacingup.
,CheckthatPAUSEmodeisnoton.
,CheckthatCDfunctionisselected.
,UseCDlenscleaner.
,Cteanthedisc.
,TryanotherCD.
CD: ,Cteanthedisc.
,Checkdiscforwarping, scratches,or
otherdamage.
• Checkifsomething iscausingthe
systemto vibrate, lfso, movethe
system.
,Makesurethespeakersareatleast3
feetawayoronadifferentsurface
from the main unit.
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Solution
• Switch to another function (TAPE,
Tuner)and then backto CD.
• Inspectthe tape head,clean it if
necessary.
• Checkthat the batteries are properly
installed.
• Replaceweak batteries.
• Checkthe system isplugged into
power source.
• Point the remote directly at the
system'sfront panel.
• Move closerto the system.
• Remove any obstacles between the
remote and the system.
Disconnectthe audio systemfrom the power source
before performing any maintenance.
Cleaning
CLeanthe exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.
CD Player
CAUTION! This systemoperates with a laser.It must
be opened by only aqualified technician.
Tape Player
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical-
ly open the door of eachdeck and clean the magnetic
heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud
dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by
playing ademagnetizing cassette (available through
an audio equipment store).
To protect recordings on
one or both sides of atape, ,.............................
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. Ifyou notice
some slack in the tape, use a
pencil to tighten it up before
you insertit.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDsby the
edges, or byone edge and the hole. Do not affix
labels or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do not
scratch or damage the label. CDsrotate 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 dean by wiping them gently with a soft
cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perime-
ter.
• 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 spraysor antistatic
agents on CDs.Also, never clean CDswith benzene,
thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause
damage to disc surface
CD Lens Care
When your CD lensgets dirty it can also cause the
system to output poor sound quality. To clean the
tens 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
tens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens
cleaner.
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Safety Precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances.
Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made
only by atrained technician.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet
removed.
• Do not useyour System immediately after transport-
ing it from a cold placeto awarm place, ascondensa-
tion may causethe systemto malfunction.
• Keep your unit away from humid areasand abnor-
mally hot places.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liq-
uid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a
trained technician for inspection.
• This compact disc player usesa laserto read the
music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds
to the cartridge and stylus of a record player.
Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up
lens,it is completely safe when operated according to
directions.
• Discsrotate at high speed inside the player. Do not
usedamaged, warped, or cracked discs.
• Do not touch the pick-up lenswhich islocated
inside the disc compartment. To keep dust from col-
lecting on the pick-up lens, do not leavethe compart-
ment door open for an extended period of time. If
the lensbecomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush,or
usean air blower brush designed for camera lenses.
• The apparatus shall not be exposedto dripping and
splashing.
Important Battery Information
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not
useyour remote control for more than one month.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately asleaking bat-
teries may causeskin burns or other personal injuries.
Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according
to provincial and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the follow-
ing circumstances:
- if mixed with adifferent battery type,
-if inserted incorrectly,
- if all batteries are not replaced at the sametime,
- if disposed of in fire, or
- if anattempt ismade to charge a battery not
intended to berecharged.
Headset Safety
• Do not playyour headset at high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended high-vol-
ume play.
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce vol-
ume or discontinue use.
• You should use with extreme caution or temporar-
ily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situa-
tions.
Evenif your headset is an open-air designed to let
you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the vol-
ume so high that you are unable to hear what is
around you.
Don't Infringe
This product should only be used for the purposes
for which it issold, that is,entertainment, violating
no copyright law. Any attempts to use this product
for which it is not intended isunlawful and there-
fore not condoned by Thomson multimedia.
TechnicalSpecification
Power supply: 120V~60Hz
Dimensions ( HxW x D inches):
Unit size - 12.2 x 12x 15.4
Main Speaker - 12.2 x 8.5 x7
Tape deck: Responsecurve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 15 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given
as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide
the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any
improvement or modification without prior notice. The English ver-
sion serves asthe final reference on all products and operational
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
What your warranty covers:
• Defectsin materialsorworkmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for laborand parts
• Warranty period for rental units beginswith the first rental or 45 daysfrom date of shipment to the rental
firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Payany Authorized RCAAudio ServiceCenter the labor chargesto repair your unit.
• Payany Authorized RCAAudio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts
required to repair your unit.
How you get service:
• Takeyour unit to any Authorized RCAAudio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCAAudio
ServiceCenter, askyour 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 inthe form of a bill of sateor receipted invoice which isevidence that the product iswithin
the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. Forrental firms, proof of first rental isalso
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 beobtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not causedby your unit.
• Damage from misuseor neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is usedfor institutional or other com-
mercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Acts of nature, suchas but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Pleasecomplete and mail the Product Registration Card packedwith your product. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary.The return of the card isnot required for warranty coverage.
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Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN 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:
• Somestates do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidentalor consequential damages, or limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts,so the above limitationsor exclusions may not apply to you.
• Thiswarranty gives you specific legal rights, and you alsomay have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your unit outside the United States:
• Thiswarrantydoesnot apply. Contactyourdealerfor warrantyinformation.
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.
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 claysfrom date of shipment to the rental
firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Payany Authorized RCAAudio ServiceCenter the labor chargesto repair your unit.
• Payany Authorized RCAAudio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts
required to repair your unit.
How you get service:
• Takeyour unit to any Authorized RCAAudio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCAAudio
Service Center, askyour dealer, look in the Yellow Pages,or ca{l 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the Authorized ServiceCenter Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
• Pickup your unit when repairs are completed.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of saleor receipted invoice which isevidence that the product iswithin
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 howto 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 isused for institutional or other com-
mercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada.
• Acts of nature, suchas but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Pleasecomplete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product. It wilt make it easierto
contact you should it ever be necessary.The return of the card isnot required for warranty coverage.
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 legalrights which are in addition to statutory warranties that may vary from
Province to Province.
If you purchased your unit outside Canada:
• Thiswarrantydoesnot apply.Contactyour dealerforwarrantyinformation.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this war-
ranty. Costs of such service callsare the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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