RCA Portable CD Player RP 9540 User Guide

USER‘S  
GUIDE  
RP-9540  
RP-9555  
AUDIO SYSTEM  
 
Where to Start  
Owning an RCA compact audio system is like having a  
component stereo system, except you don’t have the hassle of  
hooking up a bunch of wires.  
Looking for a Good Read?  
You won’t find this instruction book on the best seller list, but  
it does contain a lot of information that you should know  
before using your RCA stereo system.  
I know that you want to use your stereo, not read about it, but  
you really need to read the first section, “First Things First,” to  
learn how to hook it up; then, as you have time, you can read  
about all of the great features of this stereo.  
Don’t Forget the Notes  
Don’t forget to read the notes in the margins too. They give  
you extra information that can help you get the most from  
your stereo.  
If you have any questions, be sure to check  
the Troubleshooting Tips section, the Index, or the Table of  
Contents to help you find the answer.  
Table of Contents  
First Things First ...................................................2  
Before You Begin....................................................2  
Installation and Set Up ..................................... 3  
General Controls................................................. 4  
Using the Tuner ..................................................... 7  
Using the CD Player ..............................................9  
Using the Cassette Deck .................................... 14  
Using the Remote Control .............................. 16  
Care and Maintenance .................................... 17  
Troubleshooting Tips .......................................18  
Index ......................................................................... 19  
Limited warranty.............................................. 20  
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1
2
First Things First  
DECK  
DECK  
PHONES  
POWER  
CD  
TAPE  
TUNER  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
3
BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER  
Make sure your package contains all of the items shown to  
the right.  
STANDBY  
100 kHz  
1kHz  
10kHz  
REMOTE SENSOR  
SRS  
(
)
CUSTOM  
INTRO REPEAT PROGRAM SHUFFL  
VOLUME AUTO TRACK SKIP  
100 Hz  
kHz  
10 kHz  
1
ALL DISC  
BASS BOOST  
S
ROCK  
POP  
C
L
A
S
S
I
C
A
L
C
U
S
T
O
M
STEREO  
DISC  
REMAIN TIME  
VOLUME  
FM  
1
AM  
kHz  
MHz  
TUNING  
UP  
DOWN  
PRESET/TUNE  
BASSBOOST  
STEREO  
/MONO  
SEEK  
Before You Begin  
SELECT  
DISC  
PROGRAM  
/SCAN  
DISC  
3
ROCK  
POP  
CLASSICAL  
DISC  
5
DISC  
1
OPEN/CLOSE  
REPEAT  
INTRO  
SHUFFLE  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
ATS  
There are a couple of things you need to know in order to  
get the best possible performance from your system.  
Moisture Condensation  
Unit  
Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on a cold  
day, it can also form on the inside of your stereo, causing it  
to malfunction. Some situations in which condensation might  
form include the following:  
Immediately after a heater has been turned on  
In a steamy or very humid room  
When the system is suddenly moved from a cold  
environment to a warm, moist one; for example, in  
moving the stereo from a cool air conditioned room to  
an outside porch on a humid, summer day.  
Speakers  
If moisture forms inside this player, it may not operate  
properly. To correct the problem, turn off the power and  
wait about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate.  
Location  
Surround Speakers  
These guidelines should be followed when deciding on a  
place to put your stereo system:  
POWER  
TUNER  
VIDEO  
TAPE  
Choose a level, solid, surface. Don’t place it on a soft  
surface, such as carpeting or foam rubber.  
CD  
P
RE  
S
E
T
Q
E
V
O
L
L
V
Choose a location away from direct sunlight, radiators,  
air ducts, and other sources of heat.  
M
UT  
E
TRACK  
PLAY  
TRACK  
SEARCH  
SEARCH  
STOP  
Avoid locations that are subject to moisture, mechanical  
vibration, shock, or excessive dust.  
SHUFFLE  
SEEK  
REPEAT  
PRESET  
DISC SKIP  
AM loop antenna  
FM antenna wire  
TUNING  
Make sure that the location has adequate air circulation.  
Good ventilation is essential to protect the system from  
internal heat build up.  
Remote control  
CRK290A  
Speaker Placement  
For optimal listening, place speakers at least seven feet apart  
and facing the listener.  
Be a Pack Rat  
It’s a good idea to keep the box and  
all of the packing materials when  
you’re done unpacking the system in  
case you need to store, move, or ship  
the unit at a later date.  
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WARNING:  
Installation and Set Up  
Be sure to follow these instructions  
carefully; the system can be damaged  
if speakers are improperly connected.  
Now that you’ve chosen a stereo location, it‘s time to hook  
it up.  
Speakers  
SUB WOOFER  
Each speaker has its own connection terminals on the back  
of the system, so connect the wires from each speaker to  
one set of terminals. When connecting the speakers, make  
sure that the bare end of each wire makes contact with the  
metal grips inside the terminal. There are connections  
provided for main and surround speakers The sub-woofer is  
an RCA type connecton.  
MAIN SPEAKERS  
R
L
+
RED  
RED  
BLACK  
BLACK  
+
RED  
RED  
For Each Speaker:  
BLACK  
BLACK  
1. Press down on the tab to open the red terminal and  
insert the red wire (+) into the red terminal.  
SURROUND SPEAKERS  
Speaker Hookup  
2. Press down on the tab to open the black terminal and  
insert the black wire (–) into the black terminal.  
Antennas  
The AM and FM wire antennas connect to the FM ANTENNA  
terminals and AM terminal on the system’s back panel, and  
must be connected for clear reception. Connect the antenna  
wires the same way you connect the speakers.  
After connecting the antennas, extend them to their full  
length; then you can adjust their position for better  
reception when you are listening to the radio.  
Antenna Hookup  
Auxiliary Components  
R
L
Use the VIDEO input jacks on the back of the system to add  
a component that provides an additional source of sound  
into your system (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2)— additional VCRs,  
camcorders, or other compatible devices.  
R
L
R
L
To hook up an auxiliary component, match the left and  
right output plugs from the component to the left (L) and  
right (R) VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 input jacks on the back panel.  
VIDEO Component Hookup  
AC Power  
Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet that accepts  
the polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).  
Notice that the Standby Indicator Light comes on to let you  
know that the system is plugged in and ready to use. This  
light stays on as long as the stereo is plugged in, so that  
you can use the remote control to turn on and operate the  
system.  
Have a Blast—Just Not on Your  
Eardrums  
Make sure that you turn down the stereo  
before you put on the headphones; then  
increase the volume to the desired level  
after they are in place.  
Headphones  
To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use  
1
the /4“ PHONES jack on the front of the system.  
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General Controls  
Now you’re ready to use your system, and this section introduces you to the controls and features that are  
common to the tape decks, the tuner, and the CD player.  
The Panel Display  
When the power is on, the Panel Display lights up, telling you what’s going on with your system.  
Mode indicators  
Visual Equalizer presets  
ROCK  
BASS BOOST  
POP  
CLASSICAL CUSTOM  
STEREO  
Custom Equalizer Indicator  
Bass Boost indicator  
S
INTRO  
DISC  
REPEAT PROGRAM  
1 ALL DISC  
SHUFFLE  
VOLUME AUTO TRACK SKIP  
REMAIN TIME  
100 Hz  
FM  
Number  
indicator  
for Current  
Disc  
1 kHz  
10 kHz  
AM  
dB  
kHz  
MHz  
Radio band  
indicator  
3 band graphic  
equalizer  
indicators  
Digital display for Tuner  
Tuner Frequency  
• CD Time Indicator  
Number indicator for:  
Volume level  
• Preset radio stations  
• CD Track number  
• SEEK/SCAN  
Don’t Worry  
So you think the Panel Display looks intimidating.  
Don’t worry, you won’t see all of this stuff at the  
same time—you’ll only see what you need to see.  
The following list of display information is presented in alphabetical order and corresponds to the items  
in the preceding graphic.  
Bass Boost Indicator. Shows the current setting for Bass Boost.  
CD Time Indicator. Indicates whether the playing time displayed is the elapsed time or the time  
remaining on a disc. The playing time itself is displayed beneath the indicator.  
Digital Display. Shows the current frequency in tuner mode and the track time in CD mode.  
Custom Equalizer Indicator. Indicates custom equalizer mode.  
Mode Indicators. Show which mode(s) the system is in.  
Number Indicator. Depending on the current mode, shows the volume level, the preset number for radio  
stations, or the track number of a CD.  
Number Indicator. Shows disc number.  
Radio Band Indicator. Shows which radio band you are using. When listening  
to FM stereo, the STEREO indicator also is displayed (if the station is broadcasting in stereo).  
Tuner Frequency. Shows the AM or FM radio frequency.  
Visual Equalizer Presets. Shows which preset option (Rock, Pop, or Classical) you have chosen.  
3 Band Graphic Equalizer Indicators. Shows which band (100Hz, 1 kHz, or 10kHz) you have chosen.  
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POWER ON  
Standby Indicator Light  
Power button  
Plug in the system and the standby indicator light comes on.  
The system can be operated either by using the remote  
control or by pressing the POWER button. Note that the  
power button is DIGITAL.  
POWER  
CD  
TAPE  
TUNER  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
3
BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER  
STANDBY  
100 kHz  
1kHz  
10kHz  
REMOTE SENSOR  
SRS  
(
)
CUSTOM  
INTRO REPEAT PROGRAM  
SHUFFL  
VOLUME AUTO TRACK SKIP  
100 Hz  
kHz  
10 kHz  
1
ALL DISC  
S
ROCK  
POP  
CLASSICAL CUSTOM  
BASS BOOST REMAIN TIME  
STEREO  
DISC  
VOLUME  
FM  
1
AM  
kHz  
MHz  
TUNING  
UP  
DOWN  
POWER OFF  
PRESET/TUNE  
BASSBOOST  
STEREO  
/MONO  
SEEK  
/SCAN  
SELECT  
DISC  
PROGRAM  
DISC  
3
ROCK  
POP  
CLASSICAL  
Press the POWER button on the system or the remote control  
to turn off the power and the standby indicator light  
comes on.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REPEAT  
INTRO  
SHUFFLE  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
ATS  
Infrared Remote Control Sensor  
Function buttons  
Remote Sensor  
Next to the panel display is the Infrared Remote Control  
sensor. Make sure that this is not covered up or blocked, or  
the remote control won’t work.  
Function Buttons  
POWER  
CD  
TAPE  
TUNER  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
3
BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER  
Use the function buttons (CD, TAPE, TUNER/BAND, VIDEO 1,  
or VIDEO 2) to choose which component function you want  
to use.  
STANDBY  
100 kHz  
1kHz  
10kHz  
REMOTE SENSOR  
SRS  
(
)
CUSTOM  
INTRO REPEAT PROGRAM  
DISC  
1
ALL DISC  
S
ROCK  
POP  
CLASSICAL CUSTOM  
SHUFFL  
VOLUME AUTO TRACK SKIP  
BASS BOOST REMAIN TIME  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
100 Hz  
kHz  
10 kHz  
FM  
1
AM  
kHz  
MHz  
TUNING  
UP  
DOWN  
PRESET/TUNE  
BASSBOOST  
STEREO  
/MONO  
SEEK  
/SCAN  
SELECT  
DISC  
PROGRAM  
DISC  
3
ROCK  
POP  
CLASSICAL  
Volume  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REPEAT  
INTRO  
SHUFFLE  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
ATS  
Turn the volume dial to increase or decrease the volume. The  
volume level is displayed numerically in the display  
(from 0 mute to 32).  
Volume  
Digital Equalizer  
Custom preset button  
Preset  
Pressing the ROCK, POP, or CLASSICAL buttons control the  
visual electronic equalizer. Press this button to choose one of  
the preset electronic equalizer frequencies. (ROCK, POP, or  
CLASSICAL) appears in the display.  
3
BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER  
100 kHz  
1kHz  
10kHz  
Custom  
SRS  
(
)
CUSTOM  
VOLUME  
Pressing the CUSTOM button lets you create custom settings.  
Press one of the 3 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER buttons and  
turn the volume dial to increase or decrease the level of  
that frequency band.  
UP  
DOWN  
BASSBOOST  
Bass Boost button  
SELECT  
DISC  
ROCK  
POP  
CLASSICAL  
Pressing the digital equalizer buttons twice will put you in  
the FLAT mode not shown in the display.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
ATS  
Preset button  
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Bass Boost  
Use the Bass Boost feature to enhance the quality of bass  
frequencies; however, note that applying Bass Boost at  
higher volumes can cause some sound distortion.  
SRS ( )* SOUND retrieval system  
Your system includes a feature called SRS which brings  
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BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER  
dimensional realism to stereo sound.  
100 kHz  
1kHz  
10kHz  
SRS ( ) button  
When the SRS is on, your system electronically increases the  
audio separation of the speakers so you can perceive a more  
spacious stereo sound effect, like Home Theatre.  
SRS  
(
)
CUSTOM  
VOLUME  
UP  
DOWN  
SRS allows you to hear multiple sound sources. Audio  
frequencies are processed to establish directional cues which  
gives the impression that sound is coming from all parts of  
the room. Additional speakers are not required, but the  
addition of a Sub-woofer optimizes the sound performance.  
BASSBOOST  
SELECT  
DISC  
ROCK  
POP  
CLASSICAL  
OPEN/CLOSE  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
ATS  
Press the SRS button to choose the SRS feature (the SRS  
indicator lights).  
* SRS, the SRS symbol ( ) and Sound Retrieval System are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.  
Crank it up!  
You may find it desirable to readjust  
the volume, bass boost and equalizer  
controls to optimize the sound  
qualities. Some audio will be more  
affected than others.  
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Using the Tuner  
Not only does the digital tuner help you tune in stations more  
easily, it also lets you preset as many as 32 radio stations for  
easy access. The 32 stations can be intermixed between AM  
and FM bands.  
Press the TUNER/BAND function button to choose the tuner  
function (the last station the radio was set to comes on).  
TUNER/BAND Function button  
STEREO/MONO  
button  
MEMORY  
button  
Tuning In Radio Stations  
POWER  
CD  
TAPE  
TUNER  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
3
BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER  
After you select the Tuner function, you can  
STANDBY  
100 kHz  
1kHz  
10kHz  
REMOTE SENSOR  
SRS  
(
)
CUSTOM  
INTRO REPEAT PROGRAM  
DISC  
1
ALL DISC  
S
ROCK  
POP  
CLASSICAL CUSTOM  
SHUFFL  
VOLUME AUTO TRACK SKIP  
BASS BOOST REMAIN TIME  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
100 Hz  
kHz  
10 kHz  
FM  
Press the TUNER/BAND function button to change the radio  
band to AM or FM.  
1
AM  
kHz  
MHz  
TUNING  
UP  
DOWN  
PRESET/TUNE  
BASSBOOST  
PRESET mode — Press the PRESET/TUNE button, the  
programmed preset number is displayed (1-32) and  
PROGRAM lights in the display. Press the + up, – down  
buttons to scroll through the preset stations (1-32).  
STEREO  
/MONO  
SEEK  
/SCAN  
SELECT  
DISC  
PROGRAM  
DISC  
3
ROCK  
POP  
CLASSICAL  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REPEAT  
INTRO  
SHUFFLE  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
ATS  
Tuning  
UP (+)  
DOWN (-)  
button  
PRESET/TUNE  
button  
TUNE mode — Press the PRESET/TUNE button, the  
programmed preset number is not displayed and PROGRAM  
does not light. Press the + up, – down buttons to scroll  
through the frequency band.  
Press the STEREO/MONO button to listen to FM stations in  
stereo (STEREO appears in the display). Note that the FM  
radio station must be transmitting in stereo for you to  
receive it in stereo.  
Stereo indicator  
STEREO  
FM  
SEEK mode — Press and release the SEEK/SCAN buttonand  
SE appears in the display. The system will stop tuning at the  
next FM station received.  
MHz  
SEEK indicator  
SCAN mode — Press and hold the SEEK/SCAN button  
momentarily and SC appears in the display. The system will  
scan the band playing the FM stations received for three  
seconds until the SEEK/SCAN button is pressed again.  
Weak Reception?  
If the reception of an FM station  
transmitting in stereo is weak, the  
STEREO indicator might fade in and  
out. Changing from FM Stereo to FM  
Mono could improve the reception.  
Note that both SEEK and SCAN feature are only possible in FM  
mode.  
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automatic preset feature  
This is a great feature that makes storing your presets a snap,  
it’s just like your auto station programming on your VCR or TV.  
1. Press the TUNER/BAND button to place your unit in the tuner  
mode.  
2. Press and hold the TUNER/BAND for five seconds. The system  
will scroll through the FM band and store all the stations the  
system received. Note that this feature does not scan the AM  
band.  
storing radio Stations in Memory  
Preset as many as 32 stations for easy access.  
PROGRAM indicator  
1. Press the PRESET/TUNE to access tune mode. The  
programmed preset number is not displayed and PROGRAM  
does not light.  
PROGRAM  
STEREO  
MHz  
FM  
2. Press the + up, – down buttons to scroll through the  
frequency band to the desired station.  
AM  
3. Press MEMORY.  
Preset Number  
FM Station  
frequency  
4. Press the + up, – down buttons to scroll through the presets  
to desired preset number.  
5. Press MEMORY again to store the station.  
Memories...  
If the unit is unplugged, your preset  
stations will remain in memory  
forever.  
Recalling Preset Stations  
To recall a preset station make sure you are in PRESET mode by  
using the PRESET/TUNER button. Then press the (+) or (-) button  
to scroll through the presets.  
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Using the CD Player  
CD function  
button  
Combined with features such as Shuffle, Repeat, and  
Programmed play, the five disc CD changer gives you lots  
of options for playing CDs. You can play 3” and 5” compact discs.  
Knowing Your Buttons  
1
2
The following buttons are used for basic CD operation:  
DECK  
DECK  
CD (function button) — Press the CD function button to  
PHONES  
choose the CD player.  
POWER  
CD  
TAPE  
TUNER  
VIDEO  
1
VIDEO  
2
3
BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER  
Disc Select — Press DISC SELECT button to choose the CD to  
STANDBY  
100 kHz  
1kHz  
10kHz  
REMOTE SENSOR  
be played.  
SRS  
(
)
CUSTOM  
INTRO REPEAT PROGRAM  
DISC  
1
ALL DISC  
S
ROCK  
POP  
CLASSICAL CUSTOM  
SHUFFL  
VOLUME AUTO TRACK SKIP  
BASS BOOST REMAIN TIME  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
100 Hz  
kHz  
10 kHz  
FM  
1
AM  
kHz  
MHz  
TUNING  
Disc 1 - 5 Press DISC buttons (1-5) for direct access to each CD.  
UP  
DOWN  
PRESET/TUNE  
BASSBOOST  
Track/Search  
Backward and Forward  
STEREO  
/MONO  
SEEK  
/SCAN  
SELECT  
DISC  
PROGRAM  
DISC  
3
ROCK  
POP  
CLASSICAL  
Stop mode— Moves you to the beginning of the  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REPEAT  
INTRO  
SHUFFLE  
CLEAR  
PROGRAM  
ATS  
preceding or following track.  
Play mode— Press and release  
beginning of the following track.  
to move to the  
to search  
to move to the beginning of  
Press and hold  
backwards.  
to search forward or  
TRACK/SEARCH  
backward  
TRACK/SEARCH  
forward  
Press and release  
current track (if within one second of current track  
system will go to preceding track).  
OPEN/CLOSE  
button  
Stop — Stops play.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
DISC (1-5) buttons  
DISC SELECT button  
Play/Pause  
— This button works as a toggle switch:  
press to begin play and again to pause play.  
Panel Display Messages  
The following Panel Display messages tell you what the CD player is  
doing:  
Message  
Meaning  
CD function is active  
CD drawer is in (closed).  
CD drawer is out (open).  
There are no discs in the CD drawer.  
Too many discs in system, remove a disc from disc tray. Switch to TAPE source and then  
back to CD.  
No tracks are programmed (applies to both Program and Auto Track Skip modes).  
No tracks are available in program play mode or Auto Track Skip mode.  
Program is full (applies to both Program and Auto Track Skip modes).  
Reading disc’s table of contents (how many tracks it has and the total time for the  
disc). This information is displayed in Stop mode.  
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Loading Discs  
Load & Play (At the Same Time)  
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the  
CD compartment drawer.  
It’s okay to open the CD drawer  
while a disc is playing in order to  
load discs into the front tray  
locations.  
2. Place the CD(s) into the drawer.  
3. Press the DISC SELECT button to rotate the drawer  
in order to load another CD.  
4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the  
CD compartment drawer.  
Playing Discs  
After you get the discs loaded, press the DISC SELECT or the  
corresponding DISC (1-5) button to choose the CD you want  
to play, and then:  
Press Play/Pause to begin play.  
Press Stop to stop disc play.  
CD Playing Time  
The elapsed time for a track appears in the display while the  
track is playing (TIME appears above the running time).  
ALL DISCS  
DISC  
TRACK  
TIME  
To see how much time is remaining on the disc, press the CD  
function button (REMAIN TIME appears above the time  
remaining on the disc).  
Elapsed time of current track  
Shuffling Play Order  
Turning on the Shuffle feature causes the tracks to play in a  
random order.  
Press the SHUFFLE button to start random track play.  
SHUFFLE appears in the display while the feature is  
active.  
Shuffle Mode indicator  
Press the SHUFFLE button a second time to turn it off.  
1
DISC  
SHUFFLE  
TRACK  
DISC  
TIME  
Repeating Play Order  
Use the REPEAT button to repeat one track, one disc, or all  
five discs.  
Press the REPEAT button once to repeat the current track  
(REPEAT 1 appears in the display).  
Repeat Mode indicator  
Press REPEAT a second time to repeat all tracks (one disc  
or all discs appear in the display). If you are in multi-disc  
play and REPEAT ALL mode, all discs will play and then  
repeat.  
REPEAT  
DISC  
ALL DISCS  
TRACK  
TIME  
Press REPEAT a third time to turn off the feature.  
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Choosing Discs for Play  
When you load five discs at one time, you can choose which  
disc you want to play by pressing the DISC SELECT or the  
corresponding DISC (1-5) buttons.  
Shuf fleShuf fleShuf fleShuf fleShuf f...  
Turn on Repeat while you’re  
shuffling play, and after all of the  
shuffled tracks have been played,  
they’ll play again...only not in the  
same order.  
After the current disc finishes playing, the system moves on  
to the next disc. If you want to listen to only one of the five  
loaded discs, use the corresponding DISC (1-5) buttons .  
DISC Buttons (1-5)  
Press one the DISC (1-5) buttons to listen only to the current  
disc. You can use this feature while in Shuffle or Repeat  
mode, but if you press one of the DISC (1-5) buttons during  
programmed play, the program feature is turned off.  
Programming Play Order  
Playing all discs  
You must be in Stop mode in order to program play order.  
1. Press the PROGRAM button.  
REPEAT  
DISC  
ALL DISCS  
TRACK  
TIME  
PROGRAM blinks in the display.  
– – appears in the display beneath the TRACK  
indicator.  
Playing current disc only  
Pr 01 appears in the display indicating that this is first  
programmed track.  
REPEAT  
DISC  
1
DISC  
TRACK  
TIME  
2. Press the DISC SELECT button or the corresponding DISC  
(1-5) buttons to choose a disc.  
3. Press TRACK/SEARCH forward or TRACK/SEARCH  
backward to choose a track.  
4. Press PROGRAM to save the track in the program  
memory.  
PROGRAM  
DISC  
TRACK  
5. Repeat steps 2-4 above to program up to 32 tracks.  
PF appears in the display when the program is full.  
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin programmed play.  
Program number  
(01 indicates first  
programmed track)  
Track number  
(04 indicates that  
track 4 on current disc  
has been selected)  
Repeating a Program  
When you program tracks into memory, you can repeat the  
program by pressing the REPEAT button after the program  
begins playing.  
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Recalling and Editing the Program  
You must be in Stop mode in order to recall and edit the  
program.  
PROGRAM  
DISC  
TRACK  
1. Press the PROGRAM button to enter Program mode.  
The display shows first programmed track  
(04 in the example to the right).  
Track 04 is the 1st programmed track.  
2. Press PROGRAM to move to the next program number  
until you get to the programmed track you want to  
change (Pr 02 in the example to the right).  
PROGRAM  
DISC  
TRACK  
3. Press DISC SELECT or the corresponding DISC (1-5) buttons  
to choose the disc, and then press TRACK/SEARCH forward  
or TRACK/SEARCH backward to choose a replacement  
track (09 in the example to the right).  
Track 09 is the 2nd programmed track.  
4. Press PROGRAM to change the current programmed track  
to the one you just selected.  
PROGRAM  
DISC  
TRACK  
The 2nd programmed track is changed from Track  
09 to Track 08.  
Clearing the Program  
Press the PROGRAM button followed by the CLEAR button  
terminates CD play and all selected play modes are then  
cancelled.  
Instant Replay  
To play the last program you set,  
press PROGRAM to enter Program  
mode, and then press PLAY/PAUSE.  
Using Auto Track Skip (ATS)  
Auto Track Skip (ATS) is the opposite of programmed play:  
instead of programming the tracks you want to hear, you  
indicate which tracks you don’t want to hear.  
DISC  
AUTO TRACK SKIP  
You can choose as many as 16 tracks to be automatically  
skipped. The process for creating and editing an ATS program  
is nearly identical to that of programming disc play.  
Track 08 is the first track selected in the ATS  
program (Pr 01).  
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Creating an ATS Program  
1. Press the ATS button (AUTO TRACK SKIP blinks in  
the display).  
2. Press the DISC SELECT button or the corresponding DISC  
(1-5) buttons to choose a disc.  
3. Press TRACK/SEARCH forward or TRACK/SEARCH  
backward to choose the first track to  
be skipped (the track number and Pr 01 appears in  
the display).  
4. Press PROGRAM to add the selected track to the ATS  
program.  
5. Repeat the preceding steps to add more tracks to the ATS  
program.  
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playing the ATS program.  
Recalling and Editing the ATS Program  
DISC  
AUTO TRACK SKIP  
Editing the ATS program is a lot like editing a regular  
program.  
1. Press the ATS button to go to Auto Track Skip mode.  
The first ATS program number (Pr 01) contains  
track 08.  
2. Press PROGRAM to move to the next program number  
until you get to the programmed track you want to  
change.  
DISC  
AUTO TRACK SKIP  
3. Press DISC SELECT or the corresponding DISC (1-5)  
buttons to choose the disc, and then press  
TRACK/SEARCH forward or TRACK/SEARCH backward to  
choose a replacement track.  
Track 6 is selected to replace track 8 as the first  
programmed track to be skipped.  
4. Press the PROGRAM button to change the current  
skipped track to the one you just selected.  
Clearing the ATS Program  
Press the ATS button followed by the CLEAR button  
terminates CD play and all selected play modes are then  
cancelled.  
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Using the Cassette Deck  
Understanding the Buttons  
If you know what each button does, it’s easy to figure out  
how to operate the tape decks.  
RECORD  
— Press to record from the radio, CDs, VIDEO 1, or  
VIDEO 2. You can only record on Deck 1.  
1
2
DECK  
DECK  
PLAY  
— Press to play cassettes.  
PHONES  
REWIND  
— From stop mode, press to rewind the tape  
toward the beginning.  
FAST FORWARD  
— From stop mode, press to advance  
the tape toward the end.  
STOP/EJECT  
— Press to stop current tape activity, or to  
open the cassette compartment door when no buttons are  
active.  
PAUSE — Press to interrupt tape play or record. Press a  
second time to resume tape play or tape record mode.  
Playing Cassette Tapes  
You can play cassettes from either of the two tape decks.  
1. Press TAPE function button to activate the cassette deck.  
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door.  
Erase Protection  
When you record new material, the  
cassette deck records over whatever  
is on a tape. To protect a tape from  
accidental erasure, break off one or  
both plastic tabs (one for each tape  
side) on the top of the cassette tape.  
If you decide later to record on the  
tape, seal the hole with a piece of  
cellophane tape.  
3. Insert a tape into the compartment door, and then close  
the door securely.  
4. Press REWIND or FAST FORWARD to move tape  
to the desired starting point.  
5. Press PLAY to begin playing the tape.  
Automatic Stop Feature  
When the tape deck is operating in any mode and the end of  
the tape is reached, the system automatically shuts itself off  
and returns all buttons to the off (up) position.  
A
A
6 0  
A
A
Recording from the Radio  
1. Insert a cassette tape into Deck 1.  
2. Choose the TUNER/BAND function and select a radio  
station.  
3. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
4. Press STOP/EJECT to end recording.  
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Recording from CD Player  
1. Insert a cassette tape into Deck 1.  
2. Choose the CD function.  
We’re on the Level  
3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded. You can start with any  
track on a disc or you can create a program to record.  
The built-in Automatic Level Control  
automatically sets the input level for  
optimum recording sound. You can  
listen to, and even adjust the volume  
setting of the radio without affecting  
the quality of the recording—just  
don’t change the station.  
4. Press the RECORD button on the cassette deck to begin  
recording.  
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the CD player to begin recording.  
Recording Cassettes  
1. Insert the pre-recorded tape you want to record into  
Deck 2.  
2. Insert a blank tape to into Deck 1.  
3. Press the PAUSE button and then the RECORD button on  
Deck 1.  
4. Press the PLAY button on Deck 2. (Playback and  
recording begin simultaneously.)  
Recording from video 1 or video 2  
1. Insert a blank cassette tape into the tape deck.  
2. Make sure that the auxiliary device is connected  
correctly, then choose the VIDEO 1 or the VIDEO 2  
function.  
3. Press the RECORD button on the cassette deck to begin  
recording, and then start playback on the auxiliary  
device.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Battery Installation  
1. Open the battery compartment door.  
2. Insert 2 AAA-size batteries as indicated on the back of  
the remote control.  
3. Close the battery compartment door.  
General Controls  
The following buttons control the power and the volume:  
POWER — Press to turn on and turn off power to the system.  
POWER  
TUNER  
VIDEO  
TAPE  
VOL (> for up and < for down) — Use to control the volume  
for all functions.  
CD  
MUTE — Press once to mute sound, Stand by LED blinks;  
press again to turn off mute.  
RE  
S
P
E
Q
E
T
EQ PRESET — Press to scroll through the PRESET EQ  
functions.  
V
O
L
L
V
Function Controls  
Press one of the FUNCTION control buttons to choose that  
function: TUNER, CD, TAPE, or VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2.  
M
UT  
E
TRACK  
PLAY  
TRACK  
Note that the TUNER button also controls the radio band  
(AM or FM).  
SEARCH  
SEARCH  
STOP  
Tuner Controls  
SHUFFLE  
SEEK  
REPEAT  
PRESET  
DISC SKIP  
Use the TUNER buttons to control radio functions as you  
would from the front of the system.  
CD Controls  
TUNING  
The remaining buttons control the CD player.  
DISC SKIP — Use this button to change discs.  
PLAY/PAUSE — Use to play discs, and to pause disc play.  
STOP — Use to stop disc play.  
TRACK/SEARCH  
and  
— Use to move to the  
beginning of a track or search within a track.  
REPEAT — Use to repeat one track, one disc, or all five discs.  
SHUFFLE —Use to cause the tracks to play in a random order.  
In Your Sights  
The remote control works by line-of-  
sight, which means that for best  
results, you should aim the remote  
directly at the front of the unit.  
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Care and Maintenance  
Cleaning the Exterior  
Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the  
exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth.  
Handling Compact Discs  
Do not touch their signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by  
one edge and the hole.  
Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces.  
Also, do not scratch or damage the label.  
Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use  
damaged (cracked or warped) discs.  
Cleaning Compact Discs  
Dirty discs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep discs  
clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the  
inner edge toward the outer perimeter.  
If a disc becomes very 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 anti-static agents on  
discs. Also, never clean the discs with benzene, thinner, or  
other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc  
surface.  
A
Tape Care  
Quit Slacking  
A little bit of slack in  
your tapes can  
Don’t expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High  
temperatures may warp the shell or damage the tape itself.  
cause scratches on the tape,  
or worse yet, the tape could break.  
If you notice some slack in the tape,  
use a pencil to tighten it up before  
you insert it.  
Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.  
Cassette tapes can be erased by magnetic fields produced by  
magnets, electric motors, electrical transformers, and other  
devices. Keep tapes away from magnets and magnetic fields.  
Cleaning the Tape Heads  
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the parts that come in  
contact with the tape. These deposits can cause incomplete erasure, muffled  
playback sound, and might prevent automatic stop.  
Open the compartment door, push the PLAY button and gently  
clean the heads, capstan, and pinch wheel with a head cleaner.  
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30  
minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner.  
Clean these parts  
Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.  
Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette  
(available from many audio equipment stores).  
Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.  
Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Problem  
Solution  
System doesn’t turn on  
• Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet.  
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.  
• Check the outlet by plugging in another device.  
No sound  
• Adjust volume setting.  
• Check for proper connection of speaker wires.  
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: TUNER, CD, TAPE, or  
VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2.  
• Make sure volume is not muted. To deactivate, press MUTE on the  
remote.  
Poor radio reception  
CD doesn’t play  
• Make sure FM antenna is connected and properly oriented.  
• Rotate external AM loop antenna to achieve better AM reception.  
• Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers,  
vacuum cleaners, and fluorescent lights.  
• Make sure the tray contains a disc.  
• Make sure that discs’ labels are facing up.  
• Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.  
• Make sure CD function is selected.  
CD sound skips  
• Clean the disc (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).  
• Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage.  
• Check for vibration or shock that may affect the CD player. Move system if  
necessary.  
CD buttons won’t respond  
• Unit is locked up; switch the function from CD to Tuner or Tape, and then  
switch back to CD.  
CD player won’t change discs  
when DISC SKIP is pressed.  
• Unit is locked up; switch the function from CD to Tuner or Tape, and then  
switch back to CD.  
Distorted or noisy recordings  
• Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary.  
• Demagnetize recording head (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).  
Remote control doesn’t work  
• Make sure the audio system is plugged into a working AC outlet.  
• Make sure that the batteries are correctly installed in the remote control.  
• Make sure batteries in the remote are okay. Replace weak batteries.  
• Point the remote directly at the front of the unit while pressing the  
buttons.  
• Move closer to the unit with the remote control.  
• Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the unit.  
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Index  
SKIP button 16  
STOP button 16  
TAPE button 16  
TRACK/SEARCH buttons 16  
TUNER button 16  
L
A
Loading CDs 10  
Antenna, AM radio 3  
Antenna, FM radio 3  
connecting 3  
ATS (Auto Track Skip) 12  
ATS Program  
loading and playing at the same time  
10  
Location  
speaker 2  
unit 2  
TUNING UP and DOWN buttons 16  
VOL UP and DOWN buttons 16  
creating 13  
recalling and editing 13  
REPEAT button 10  
Repeat Mode Indicator 10  
Repeating Play Order 10  
M
AUX input jacks 3  
Auxiliary Components 3  
Mode Indicators 4  
Moisture Condensation 2  
S
B
O
SHUFFLE button 10  
Shuffling Play Order 10  
Speaker Placement 2  
Bass Boost Indicator 4  
OPEN/CLOSE button 10  
C
P
Speakers  
Cassette player features  
automatic level control 15  
CD Buttons 9  
CD Playing Time 10  
REMAIN TIME 10  
CD Time Indicator 4  
Panel Display 4  
connecting 3  
installation 3  
placement 2  
Panel Display indicators  
CD Playing Time 4  
EQ display 4  
Standby indicator light 3  
Storing Radio Stations in Memory 8  
Number indicator 4  
Radio Band 4  
Panel Display Messages 9  
PROGRAM 12  
Programming Play Order 11  
Choosing Discs for Play 11  
Cleaning the Tape Heads 17  
Clearing the Program 12  
Compact discs  
3" and 5" 9  
T
Tape Care 17  
TAPE function button 14  
Troubleshooting Guide 18  
TUNER function button 7  
Tuning In Radio Stations 7  
changing radio bands 7  
tuning in stations 7  
R
Radio Band Indicator 4  
Recalling and Editing the Program  
12  
Recording on Cassette Tapes  
from a CD 15  
from VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 15  
from the radio 14  
recording 15  
Compact discs, cleaning 17  
Compact discs, handling 17  
D
V
DISC SELECT button 9  
Volume dial 5  
E
Remote Control 16  
VIDEO button 16  
battery installation 16  
CD button 16  
EQ PRESET button 16  
MUTE button 16  
EQ Electronic Equalizer 5  
EQ Settings  
Flat, Rock, Classical, Custom 5  
Erase Protection 14  
PLAY/PAUSE button 16  
POWER button 16  
PRESET button 16  
REPEAT button 16  
SEEK/SCAN buttons 16  
SHUFFLE button 16  
F
Function Buttons  
TAPE, TUNER, CD, VIDEO 5  
H
Headphones 3  
safety 3  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
• Two years.  
(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:  
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.  
The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original products warranty period.  
How to make a warranty claim:  
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We  
recommend using the original carton and packing materials.  
• Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and  
address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:  
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
Product Exchange Center  
32 Spur Drive  
El Paso, Texas 79906  
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.  
• A new or refurbished 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  
user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)  
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.  
• Batteries.  
• Damage from misuse or neglect.  
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.  
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.  
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Product Registration:  
• Please complete 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 is not 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.  
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206  
© 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Model RP-9540/RP-9555  
343A6869-0001 ( Rev. 0 E/S)  
96-10  
Marca(s) Registras  
Printed in China  
 

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