RCA CD Player RS2042 User Guide

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IMPORTADOR  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.  
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc  
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
EXPORTER  
Thomson Inc.  
P. O. Box 1976  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
© 2004 Thomson Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)  
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)  
55885890 (EN/F/E)  
Printed In China / Impreso en China  
 
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FCC Information  
EN FCC Information  
For Your Safety  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The AC power plug is  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
polarized (one blade is wider  
than the other) and only fits  
into AC power outlets one  
way. If the plug won’t go into  
the outlet completely, turn the  
plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it  
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or  
modifications not expressly approved by Thomson still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to  
Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this  
product.  
change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not  
attempt to bypass this safety feature.  
This device generates and uses radio frequency  
(RF) energy, and if not installed and used  
properly, this equipment may cause interference  
to radio and television reception.  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
If this equipment does cause interference to radio  
or television reception (which you can determine  
by unplugging the unit), try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the  
antenna for the radio or television that is "  
receiving" the interference).  
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your  
Eardrums  
Make sure you turn down the  
volume on the unit before you  
put on headphones. Increase  
the volume to the desired level  
only after headphones are in  
place.  
Move the unit away from the equipment that  
is receiving interference.  
Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so  
that the unit and the equipment receiving  
interference are on different branch circuits.  
If these measures do not eliminate the  
interference, please consult your dealer or an  
experienced radio/television technician for  
additional suggestions. Also, the Federal  
Communications Commission has prepared a  
helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve  
Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet is  
available from the U.S. Government Printing  
Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock  
number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.  
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR  
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of  
manufacture.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
T H E L I G H T N I N G  
FLASH AND ARROW-  
HEAD WITHIN THE  
TRIANGLE IS  
WA R N I N G S I G N  
ALERTING YOU OF  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER T R I A N G L E I S  
( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -  
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-  
SIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO Q U A L I F I E D S E RV I C E  
PERSONNEL.  
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ALERTING YOU OF  
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T H E P R O D U C T.  
VOLTAGE" INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL  
DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT  
SHOCK HAZARD,  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
 
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FCC Information  
Technical specification  
For Your Records  
EN  
Product: 5CD Audio System  
Brand: RCA  
Model: RS2042  
In the event that service should be required, you  
may need both the model number and the serial  
number. In the space below, record the date and  
place of purchase, and the serial number:  
Model No.  
Electrical Consumption:  
Power Supply: 120V~60Hz  
Remote Control No.  
Date of Purchase  
Power consumption: 90 Watts  
Place of Purchase  
Serial No.  
IMPORTER  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.  
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc  
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
Service Information  
This product should be serviced only by those  
specially trained in appropriate servicing  
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain  
service, refer to the warranty included in this  
Guide.  
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 version serves as the final reference on all products and operational  
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.  
 
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Table of Content  
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Safety Information  
EN  
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Setting Up a CD Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Playing a Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Displaying the Program List . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Edit Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Deleting Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Using the FM and AM Antennas . . . . . . . . .2  
Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Auto Preset Programming (FM only) . . . . . . .11  
Manually Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Showing Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Activating the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Sound Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Creating Custom Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Important Information . . . . . . . . .14  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Important Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Notes on CD-R/RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Play and Pause Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Play and Load Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Selecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Searching Through a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
CD Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Limited Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . .15  
Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . . .17  
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Getting Started  
Connecting the Speakers  
Unpacking the system  
You should have the following:  
• one main unit (with 2 main speakers);  
• one remote control;  
• one AM loop antenna;  
• one user’s guide;  
• one safety leaflet;  
EN  
Each speaker has a black (negative) and a red  
(positive) jack. When connecting the speakers,  
match the red wires to the red jacks and the  
black wires to the black jacks.  
Speaker Wire Connection  
• Owner registration Card.  
Back View  
R
L
Push Speaker terminal tab  
down to insert wire.  
Release tab to lock wire in  
the terminal.  
4
3
1
2
R
L
+
NOTE: Make sure the insulation  
is completely removed from the  
+
speaker wires at all connection points.  
ends of the  
AM LOOP  
FM ANTENNA  
Installation  
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings  
shown below free from other surfaces:  
Front View  
4 inches  
ON/STANDBY  
SOURCE  
TUNE/PRESET  
-
PRESET  
+
M
VOLUME  
K
P
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Z
4 inches  
4 inches  
1. AM Loop antenna Jacks.  
2. FM Pigtail Antenna.  
3. Main Speaker Jacks.  
4. Aux In.  
BAND/  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
DISC  
PROG/SET  
DEMO  
AUTO  
PROG  
CD INFO  
DISC  
1
2
DISC  
3
DISC  
4
DISC  
5
CD-R  
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DISC CHANGER  
Using the FM and AM Antennas  
Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to  
make sure both the FM and AM antennas are  
positioned properly. Uncoil the FM antenna at  
the back of the unit, making sure it is fully  
extended (you may even want to tape it to the  
wall behind the unit if possible. The higher the  
better.) You’ll also need to connect the AM  
antenna loop to the back of the unit if you listen  
to AM stations. Rotate the AM loop antenna for  
better reception.  
Side View  
4 inches  
2
inches  
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General Controls  
Main Unit  
EN  
SLEEP - Press to select the time interval in  
minutes before the unit turns off.  
PROG/SET - Enters program mode for CD and  
Tuner.  
ON/STANDBY  
SOURCE  
TUNE/PRESET  
-
PRESET  
+
In Clock and Timer setting mode - Applies new  
settings for Clock and Timer modes.  
BAND/AUTO PROG/CD INFO - In CD mode -  
selects among displaying disc details.  
In Tuner mode - Changes among tuner bands.  
Enters auto preset program in FM mode.  
DEMO - Turns the feature demonstration on or  
off.  
M
VOLUME  
K
P
P
S
Z
BAND/  
AUTO PROG  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
DISC  
PROG/SET  
DEMO  
CD INFO  
DISC  
1
2
DISC  
3
DISC  
4
DISC  
5
DISC1 / DISC2 / DISC3 /DISC 4 / DISC 5 - Direct  
access to the corresponding disc tray for  
playback.  
CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE  
5 DISC CHANGER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
- Opens and closes disc  
compartment.  
PLAY / PAUSE - In CD mode - Plays and  
pauses CD.  
TUNE/PRESET  
- In CD mode - Stops CD  
playback.  
In Tuner mode - Sets tune or preset mode.  
Front View  
PRESET + / SKIP FORWARD  
Goes to the next CD track; selects the next  
program location.  
- In CD mode -  
ON/STANDBY - Turns power on or off (STANDBY  
mode).  
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency; selects  
the next preset station.  
In Clock or Timer mode - Increases hour and  
minute digit.  
Tips:  
PRESET - / SKIP BACKWARD  
mode - Goes to the previous CD track; selects the  
previous program location.  
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency;  
selects the previous preset station.  
In Clock or Timer mode - Decreases hour and  
minute digit.  
- In CD  
In STANDBY mode, press ON/STANDBY to  
turn the system on in the previously used  
mode. Press CD, TUNER, or AUX (Remote  
only) to select the corresponding mode. Look  
at the display icons to identify the current  
mode.  
VOLUME - Adjusts volume.  
Top View  
SOURCE - Selects among CD player, tuner and  
PHONES - Jack for connecting headphones.  
AUX.  
CLOCK - Enters clock setting mode; shows clock  
time.  
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; Turns on/ off  
timer.  
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General Controls  
Remote Control  
EN  
VOL  
or  
- Decreases or Increases volume  
level.  
STOP  
- In CD mode - Stops CD playback;  
In program mode - Clears program.  
ON  
STANDBY  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
PLAY/PAUSE  
pauses CD.  
- In CD mode - Plays and  
CD  
TUNER  
AUX  
CD INFO  
SKIP BACKWARD  
- In CD mode - Goes to  
VOL  
EQ  
INTRO  
FM ST  
the previous CD track and setting options;  
searches backward through CD; In Tuner mode -  
Tunes down radio frequency.  
PRESET  
B. BOOST  
SKIP FORWARD  
- In CD mode - Goes to the  
next CD track and setting options; searches  
forward through CD; In Tuner mode - Tunes up  
radio frequency.  
OPEN/CLOSE DISC SKIP  
OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and closes disc  
compartment.  
DISC SKIP - Skips to the next disc in CD mode.  
ON/STANDBY - Turns power on or off (STANDBY  
mode).  
Installing Batteries  
CD - Selects CD player.  
TUNER - Selects radio tuner.  
AUX - Selects external input.  
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; Turns on/ off  
timer.  
The remote control must be inserted with 2  
"AAA" or "UM-4" or "R03" batteries prior to use.  
Follow the steps below to ensure correct  
installation.  
SLEEP - Press to select the time interval in  
minutes before the unit turns off.  
EQ - Selects equalizer presets.  
B. BOOST - Turns on or off Bass Boost.  
REPEAT - Repeats a track, CD or all CDs in CD  
mode.  
- Turns on/off random listening in CD mode.  
INTRO - Turns intro mode on or off to play the  
first 10 seconds of each track in CD mode.  
FM ST - Selects between stereo and mono sound  
in FM tuner mode.  
1. Remove the battery compartment door  
(located at the back of the remote control) by  
sliding the compartment door in the direction  
of the arrow and then lifting the door out and  
off the cabinet.  
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, replace the  
battery compartment door in place by sliding it  
in the opposite direction of the arrow (the  
reverse of step 1).  
MUTE - Mutes audio output.  
CD INFO - In CD mode - selects among displaying  
disc details.  
PRESET  
/
- In Tuner mode - Selects next/  
previous preset station.  
In Clock or Timer mode - Increases / decreases  
the hour or minute digit.  
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Display  
REPEAT 1 / REPEAT 1 DISC / REPEAT ALL DISC /  
ALL DISC - In CD mode, indicates the repeat  
option that is activated.  
EN  
REPEAT 1 - Repeat track.  
REPEAT 1 DISC - Repeat current disc.  
REPEAT ALL DISC - Repeat all disc.  
ALL DISC - Play all discs once.  
FM / AM - Radio band in tuner mode.  
MHz / kHz - Radio frequency unit in tuner mode.  
ST - In FM tuner mode, indicates stereo sound is  
selected.  
M
K
P
P
S
Z
PROG - In program mode.  
BASS BOOST - X bass is activated.  
ROCK / POP / JAZZ / CLASSIC / CUSTOM - The  
preset equalizer currently selected.  
VOL - Volume level indicator.  
DISC NUMBER 1,2,3,4,5 - The corresponding disc  
icon lights to show which disc compartment is  
loaded. The current playing disc will flash.  
CD / TUNER / AUX - indicates which mode the  
unit is currently at.  
- Timer is activated.  
SLEEP - Sleep is activated.  
- Random playback is activated in CD mode.  
- Currently in playback mode.  
INTRO - In CD mode, intro is activated so the first  
10 seconds of each track will be played.  
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Settings  
3. Press PRESET -  
main unit or PRESET  
control to set the minute.  
4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time)  
with clock time flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for  
timer off time setting.  
or PRESET +  
on the  
Showing Demonstration  
Press DEMO to turn on/off demonstration mode.  
The demonstration scrolls through all display  
operations.  
EN  
or  
on the remote  
5. Press TIMER to select source. Press PRESET -  
Setting the Clock  
1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes  
or PRESET +  
PRESET or  
on the main unit or  
on the remote  
on the display.  
2. Press PRESET -  
the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to  
minute digits.  
control to select between CD / TUNER .  
6. Press TIMER to set volume. Adjust VOLUME  
control to select desired volume level.  
7. Press PROG/SET to save settings.  
or PRESET +  
to set  
3. Press PRESET -  
or PRESET +  
to set  
Press STOP  
to quit setting.  
the minute.  
4. Press PROG/SET to save settings and STOP  
The timer is automatically activated once timer  
setting is saved.  
to quit setting.  
Note:  
Activating the Timer  
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the alarm.  
When system is ON, you can press CLOCK  
to display the current time for about 2  
seconds.  
The timer icon  
activated.  
is displayed when timer is  
Setting the Timer  
1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON and clock  
hour flashes on the display ( ON - timer on  
time ).  
2. For setting time, press PRESET -  
PRESET + on the main unit or PRESET  
or on the remote control to set the hour  
and then press TIMER to shift to minute digits.  
or  
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Settings  
Adjust Sleep Time  
Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time  
is displayed to change sleep time.  
Sleep Mode  
You can select the time interval in minutes before  
EN  
the unit turns off automatically.  
Press SLEEP to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45,  
30, 15 and 5 minutes. (Remote Only)  
The “SLEEP” icon lights on the display when sleep  
mode is activated.  
Note:  
Sleep is automatically de-activated when  
the unit is turned off.  
View Remaining Sleep Time  
When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to  
view remaining sleep time.  
Sound Features  
Volume Control  
Turn VOLUME on the main unit or press VOL  
Using Preset Equalizer Curves  
Press EQ on the remote control to toggle among  
FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASS and CUSTOM. A  
black bar appears above the EQ indicator to show  
the current EQ setting.  
or  
on the remote control to adjust volume  
level. The bars on the volume display increases  
and decreases to show the change in volume  
level.  
Creating a Custom Curve  
1. Press EQ to select CUSTOM mode.  
2. While CUSTOM is displayed, press PRESET -  
Bass Boost  
or PRESET +  
BACKWARD  
on the main unit or SKIP  
or SKIP FORWARD on  
Press B. BOOST on the remote control to turn  
on/off boosting the bass frequency. The BASS  
BOOST icon lights on the display when it is  
activated.  
the remote control to cycle among displayed  
bass- and treble - range levels.  
3. While BAS or TRE is displayed, adjust VOLUME  
to set the associated gain between -10 - +10.  
Muting Audio  
Press  
MUTE on the remote to cut the sound.  
(Remote Only)  
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CD Player  
CD-R / RW  
This unit is compatible with  
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for  
playback.  
Loading Discs  
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or  
EN  
CD on the remote control to select CD mode.  
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
to open the disc  
compartment.  
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:  
3. Insert up to 5 discs with label face up.  
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
again to close the  
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.  
disc compartment.  
The occupied disc tray icons light and the current  
disc number shows on the display.  
• 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.  
Play and Pause Discs  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE  
in stop mode to begin  
playback.  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE  
during playback to to  
pause disc.Press again to resume.  
Play and load simultaneously by:  
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
to open the disc tray  
while a CD is playing.  
2. Load/change discs for available trays.  
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
again to close the  
tray.  
Note:  
Be sure to remove all discs from the disc  
compartment before moving or transporting  
the unit!  
Attention:  
Do not push to force closing of the tray  
during CD playback or tray opening.  
Stop Playback  
During playback, press STOP  
to stop playback.  
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CD Player  
Selecting a Disc  
Sampling Tracks  
EN  
• Press DISC 1, DISC 2, DISC 3, DISC 4, or  
DISC 5 on the main unit to directly access the  
corresponding disc.  
• Press DISC SKIP on the remote control to skip  
discs.  
Press INTRO on the remote control to play the  
first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc,  
all discs in the tray, or turn intro mode off.  
INTRO is displayed when sampling is activated.  
Repeat  
Searching Through a CD  
Press REPEAT on the remote control to repeat  
the current track (REPEAT 1), current disc (REPEAT  
1 DISC) , all discs (REPEAT ALL DISC), or turn  
repeat mode off (ALL DISC).  
Press SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP  
FORWARD on the main unit or  
on the remote control to skip to the  
previous or next track.  
or  
• Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD  
FORWARD on the main unit or  
on the remote control to search through  
a CD while it is playing.  
/ SKIP  
or  
Random Playback  
Press  
on the remote control to turn on/off  
random playback. The random icon  
displayed when it is activated.  
is  
All the tracks on one disc will be shuffled and  
played once before shuffling and playing tracks  
from the next disc.  
CD Information  
Press BAND / AUTO PROG / CD INFO on the  
main unit or CD INFO on the remote control  
repeatedly to view the following CD information:  
• elapsed track time,  
• the track remain time (T),  
• the disc remain time (D).  
Tips:  
Random playback can be activated  
simultaneously with repeat 1 disc (randomly  
play tracks from one disc repeatedly) or  
repeat all discs (randomly play tracks from  
all discs repeatedly.).  
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CD Player  
Playing a Program List  
Setting Up a CD Program  
EN  
While in PROGRAM mode , press PLAY/PAUSE  
If you are not currently in program mode, press  
PROG/SET to enter program mode before  
.
Tips:  
pressing PLAY/PAUSE  
.
You can create a program of up to 32 tracks.  
Display Program List  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press  
PROG/SET to enter PROGRAM mode.  
2. Press PROG/SET repeatedly to view each track  
assignment in the program list.  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press  
PROG/SET to enter program mode. The  
system displays the next available program  
number (-- -- P:01).  
2. Press the corresponding disc number on the  
main unit or DISC SKIP on the remote control  
to select disc. Refer to the Disc Number display  
to see the disc that is selected.  
Edit Program List  
1. Follow “Display Program List” steps until the  
location to be edited is displayed.  
2. Repeat steps 2 to 4 under “Setting Up a CD  
Program “ to edit the track to store into  
memory.  
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP  
FORWARD on the main unit or  
or  
on the remote control to select track to enter  
into memory.  
4. Press PROG/SET to save your settings.  
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to store more tracks into  
program memory.  
Deleting Program List  
While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP  
for 3 seconds. They system displays the message  
CLEAR.  
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Radio  
Selecting Tuner Band  
Auto Preset Programming  
(FM only)  
EN  
1. Press SOURCE on the main unit or TUNER on  
the remote control to enter Tuner mode.  
2. Press BAND / AUTO PROG / CD INFO to select  
between FM or AM Radio band.  
Press and hold the BAND / AUTO PROG / CD  
INFO button for 2 seconds to scan stations in FM  
band. The stations will then be stored as preset  
channels. A maximum of 32 stations can be  
stored. Beware of your preset channels being  
erased accidentally because the scanning and  
storing process is automatic upon pressing the  
button. You can stop the automatic scan by  
pressing any button, but the erased stations  
cannot be recovered.  
Tips:  
Your audio system has 32 preset stations.  
Manually Setting Presets  
1. Press the TUNE/PRESET button to enter TUNE  
Tuning to a Station  
Press SKIP BACKWARD  
mode.  
or SKIP FORWARD  
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
or SKIP  
to select frequencies.  
FORWARD  
to access the desired  
frequency.  
3. Press the PROG/SET button once.  
4. The most recently accessed program location  
will be displayed.  
Using Presets  
The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode.  
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.  
• Press TUNE/PRESET to toggle TUNE and  
PRESET mode.  
• Press PRESET -  
main system or PRESET  
5. If a different program location is preferred,  
press PRESET -  
v
or +  
to move to the  
desired preset number (1-32).  
6. Press PROG/SET to store the selected  
frequency at that preset.  
or PRESET +  
or  
on the  
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 will be displayed.  
(FMPR:01 is FM preset 1)  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and  
stereo mode. (Remote Only) “ST” is displayed in  
stereo mode.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
EN  
Problem Solution  
Problem Solution  
System will • Check power cord for a secure  
CD sound  
skips  
• Clean the disc.  
not turn  
on  
connection.  
• Check disc for warping,  
scratches, or other damage.  
• 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.  
• Unplug the unit for a moment,  
and then plug into power  
source again.  
• Check the outlet by plugging in  
another device.  
No sound  
• Increase the volume setting.  
• Check connection to speakers.  
• Check that you have selected  
the appropriate function: CD,  
Tuner.  
CD button  
will not  
respond, or  
does not  
change  
• Switch to another function  
(Tuner) and then back  
to CD.  
• Make sure mute is off.  
• Make sure headphones are not  
plugged in.  
discs when  
you press  
DISC SKIP  
Poor radio • Check antenna connection.  
reception  
• Move antenna.  
• Turn off nearby electrical  
appliances, such as hair dryer,  
vacuum cleaner, microwave,  
fluorescent lights.  
Remote  
control  
does not  
work  
• 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.  
CD does  
not play  
• 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.  
• Try another CD.  
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Maintenance  
Disconnect the audio system from the power  
source before performing any maintenance.  
Cleaning CDs  
EN  
• 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.  
Cleaning  
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust  
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 Player  
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It  
must be opened by only a qualified technician.  
Handling CDs  
CD Lens Care  
• 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  
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.  
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Important Information  
• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the  
following circumstances:  
Safety Precautions  
EN  
• 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 use your System immediately after  
transporting it from a cold place to a warm  
place, as condensation may cause the system to  
malfunction.  
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and  
abnormally hot places.  
• 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 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.  
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do  
not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.  
• 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 shall not be exposed to dripping  
and splashing.  
- 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.  
Don’t Infringe  
This product should only be used for the purposes  
for which it is sold, that is, entertainment,  
violating no copyright law. Any attempts to use  
this product for which it is not intended is  
unlawful and therefore not condoned by  
Thomson.  
Important Battery Information  
Technical Specification  
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you  
do not use your remote control for more than  
one month.  
Power supply: 120V~60Hz  
Dimensions ( H x W x D inches):  
Unit size - 10.5 x 7.9 x 12.8  
• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking  
batteries may cause skin burns or other  
personal injuries. Dispose of batteries in the  
proper manner, according to provincial and  
local regulations.  
Speaker -10.5 x 7.9 x 8.4  
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 5kHz  
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.  
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Limited Warranty (U.S.)  
What your warranty covers:  
• Defects in materials or workmanship.  
EN  
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 commercial 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 (U.S.)  
Limitation of Warranty:  
EN  
• 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 INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON 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 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 PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE 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 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 warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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Limited Warranty (Canada)  
What your warranty covers:  
• Defects in materials or workmanship.  
EN  
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 commercial 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.  
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Limited Warranty (Canada)  
Limitation of Warranty:  
EN  
• 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 warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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