RCA Stereo System RS2610 User Guide

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EXPORTER  
Thomson multimedia Inc.  
P.O. Box 1976  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
© 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)  
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)  
55392950 Rev.1 (EN/F/E)  
IMPORTADOR  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57  
Col. Ampliación Granada  
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.  
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
Printed In China / Impreso en China  
0151  
 
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FCC Information  
FCC Information  
Technical specification  
EN  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
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 unde-  
sired operation.  
Product: 5CD Audio System  
Brand: RCA  
Model: RS2610  
Electrical Consumption:  
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or  
modifications not expressly approved by Thomson  
multimedia Inc. could void the user’s authority to  
operate this product.  
Power Supply: 120V / 240V  
60 Hz / 50Hz  
Power consumption: 500 Watts  
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)  
energy, and if not installed and used properly, this  
IMPORTER  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
equipment may cause interference to radio and televi- Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57  
sion reception.  
Col. Ampliación Granada  
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.  
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
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 anten-  
na for the radio or television that is "receiving" the  
interference).  
For Your Safety  
The AC power plug is polarized  
(one blade is wider than the other)  
and only fits into AC power outlets  
Move the unit away from the equipment that is  
receiving interference.  
Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the one way. If the plug won’t go into  
unit and the equipment receiving interference are on  
different branch circuits.  
the outlet completely, turn the  
plug over and try to insert it the  
If these measures do not eliminate the interference,  
other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified elec-  
please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/tel- trician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do  
evision technician for additional suggestions. Also, the not attempt to bypass this safety feature.  
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 manu-  
facture.  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE  
SLOT, FULLY INSERT.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
THE LIGHTNING  
FLASH AND ARROW-  
HEAD WITHIN THE  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE  
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your  
Eardrums  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER TRIANGLE IS  
A
TRIANGLE IS  
A
WARNING  
SIGN  
Make sure you turn down  
the volume on the unit  
before you put on head-  
phones. Increase the volume  
to the desired level only after  
headphones are in place.  
(OR BACK). NO USER-  
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-  
SIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
" D A N G E R O U S  
VOLTAGE" INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
ALERTING YOU OF  
I M P O R TA N T  
I NSTRUCTI ONS  
ACCOMPANYING  
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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Safety Information  
For Your Records  
Service Information  
EN  
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 pur-  
chase, and the serial number:  
Model No.  
This product should be serviced only by those special-  
ly trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For  
instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the  
warranty included in this Guide.  
Remote Control No.  
Date of Purchase  
Place of Purchase  
Serial No.  
Contents  
FCC Information  
Sound Features  
Tape Player  
Safety Information  
Using Preset Equalizer Curves  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Creating a Custom Curve .6  
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . .6  
X- Surround . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Continuous Play . . . . . . . . . .9  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . .9  
From an Auxiliary Input . .9  
Getting Started  
Unpacking the System . . . . .2  
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Using the FM and AM  
Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Connecting the Speakers . . .2  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
CD Player  
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW Disc .6  
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Skipping a Disc . . . . . . . . .7  
Searching through a CD . .7  
Shuffling the Play Order . .7  
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . .7  
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Setting Up a CD program . .7  
Playing a Program List . . . .7  
Displaying the Program list  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Deleting a Program List . .7  
Troubleshooting Tips  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Controls & Indicators  
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .4  
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . .4  
Maintenance  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Display Settings  
Showing the Demonstration  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Display Clock/Timer . . . . . . .5  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . .5  
Setting the Timer . . . . . . .5  
Activating the Timer . . . . .5  
Adjusting the Display  
More Information . . . .12  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . .12  
Important Battery  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . .12  
Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Technical Specification . . . .12  
Tuner  
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Selecting Tuner . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . .8  
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Auto Preset Program  
(for FM only) . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . .8  
Suppressing Stereo Signal . .8  
Limited Warranty  
(U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Limited Warranty  
(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . .15  
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Getting Started  
Unpacking the system:  
Connecting the Speakers  
EN  
Match the red wire (on the left speaker) to red  
terminal for the left speaker (L) on the back of  
the unit and the black wire (on the left speak-  
er) to the black terminal for left speaker (L).  
Follow the same procedure to connect the  
right (R) speaker.  
You should have the following:  
one main unit (with 2 main speakers);  
one remote control;  
one FM antenna wire;  
one AM loop antenna;  
one user’s guide;  
one safety leaflet;  
Owner and registration Card  
Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection  
Back View  
Push terminal tab down to  
insert wire.  
Release tab to lock wire in  
the terminal.  
NOTE: Make sure the insulation  
ends of the Antenna and  
points.  
is completely removed from the  
speaker wires at all connection  
1
2
Installation  
AUX IN  
3
4
R
_
L
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings  
shown below free from other surfaces:  
_
R
L
+
+
6
+
+
4 inches  
5
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1. FM Antenna  
4 inches  
4 inches  
2. AM Loop Antenna Jack  
3. AUX IN Connector  
4. Surround Speaker Jacks  
5. Main Speaker Jacks  
6. Voltage Selector  
1/2  
Front View  
Using the FM and AM Antennas  
Before you use your audio system, you’ll want  
to make sure the FM antenna is positioned  
properly. Connect the FM antenna to the FM  
connector on the back of the unit. Uncoil it,  
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.)  
4 inches  
2 inches  
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  
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Controls and Indicators  
Main Unit  
EN  
PROG./SET - Enters program or set-  
ting mode for CD & tuner mode.  
DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD  
in the tray.  
RECORD - Starts tape recording.  
BAND / DECK 1/2 /AUTO PROG. —  
Changes among tuner bands;  
enters auto-preset program in FM  
mode; switches between deck 1  
and 2 on cassette player.  
DISC 1 - DISC 5 — Selects disc 1, 2,  
3, 4, or 5 and start playback auto-  
matically.  
1/2  
OPEN/CLOSE — Opens or closes  
the disc tray.  
STOP/TUNE/PRESET — Stops  
CD track and tape operations;  
selects tune or presets mode.  
SKIP FORWARD —  
Increments radio frequency,  
preset up, CD tracks or fast  
forward tape.  
SKIP BACKWARD —  
Decrements radio frequency, pre-  
set down, CD tracks or rewind  
tape.  
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays or pauses CD and tape.  
BASS BOOST — Turns bass boost on or off.  
EQ CONTROLS (ROCK / CLASSIC, CUSTOM/FLAT,  
POP / JAZZ) - selects among the different preset EQ  
options.  
STANDBY / POWER — Turns power on or off  
(Standby mode).  
Tip: In STANDBY mode (press  
STANDBY/POWER off), the system displays the  
time. Press STANDBY/POWER to turn the sys-  
tem on in the previously used mode. Press CD,  
TAPE, TUNER, or AUX (Remote only) to select the  
corresponding mode. Look at the display icons to  
identify the current mode.  
X-SURROUND — Turns X-Surround on or off .  
VOLUME — Increases/ decreases volume.  
PHONES — Jack for connecting headphones.  
SOURCE— Selects the CD player/ tuner/ tape player/  
external source.  
DIMMER / DEMO — Turns the feature demonstra-  
tion on or off; adjusts display contrast.  
TIMER — Enters timer setting mode; turns timer  
on/off.  
CLOCK — Shows clock time and enters clock setting  
mode.  
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Controls and Indicators  
Remote Control  
EN  
POWER — Turns the power on and off from Standby mode.  
CD — Selects CD player.  
TUNER — Selects radio tuner.  
TAPE — Selects tape player.  
AUX — Selects external input.  
SOURCE  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
CD  
B BOOST  
E Q  
POWER  
X-SURROUND  
EQ— Selects equalizer presets.  
B.BOOST — Turns on or off Bass Boost.  
X-SURROUND — Activates SURROUND.  
VOL+ or VOL- — Increases/ decreases volume.  
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays and Pauses the CD or tape.  
NEXT/FWD In CD mode - Increments CD track and setting  
options; searches forward through CD;  
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency;  
In Tape mode - Fast forwards tape.  
VOL  
PREV  
REV  
FWD  
VOL  
RECORD  
STOP  
PREV/REV In CD mode - Decrements CD track and setting  
options; searches backward through CD;  
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency  
In Tape mode - Rewinds tape.  
REPEAT  
MUTE  
SHUFFLE  
FM ST.  
DOWN  
DISC SKIP  
INTRO  
SLEEP  
PRESET  
RECORD — Starts tape recording.  
UP  
STOP — Stops CD playback, tape playback and tape recording.  
REPEAT — Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs.  
MUTE — Mutes volume.  
SHUFFLE — Turns on/off random listening;  
FM ST. — Toggles between FM stereo and mono.  
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD.  
INTRO  
Turns INTRO mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds  
of each track.  
PRESET UP/DOWN — Selects next/ previous preset station.  
SLEEP — Press to select the time interval in minutes before the  
unit turns off.  
Installing Batteries  
The remote control must be inserted with 2 “AAA” or “R3” or  
“UM 4” batteries prior to use. Follow the steps below to ensure  
correct installation.  
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 dia-  
gram inside the battery compartment. Now insert the batteries.  
3. After installation of the batteries, place the lit to cover the bat-  
teries. Lightly push it closed with a snap.  
Battery Size:  
“AAA” or “UM-4” or “R03”  
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Display Settings  
EN  
Showing the Demonstration  
Not operational in CD mode. Press DEMO/DIMMER  
to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demon-  
stration scrolls through all display operations.  
8. Press TIMER to set volume.  
9. Turn the VOLUME knob to set desired volume  
level.  
10. Press PROG./SET to save settings or STOP  
quit setting.  
to  
Display Clock / Timer  
Setting the Clock  
Activating the Timer  
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off  
the alarm. The alarm is active when the  
clock icon indicator is lit.  
1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on  
the display.  
2. Press SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP  
BACKWARD  
to set the hour and then  
press CLOCK to shift to minute digits.  
Adjusting the Display Brightness  
1. Press and hold  
3. Press SKIP FORWARD  
BACKWARD  
/ SKIP  
to set the minute.  
DEMO/DIMMER for  
more than 2 seconds.  
2. While the dimmer is dis-  
4. Press PROG./SET to save settings and STOP  
to quit setting.  
DIMM 2  
played, press and release DEMO /DIMMER to select  
the desired level (DIMM 0 - 3).  
Note:  
• When system is ON, you can press CLOCK to  
display the current time for about 2 seconds.  
• Clock cannot be set in FM Mode.  
Sleep Mode  
You can select the time interval in minutes before  
the unit turn off automatically. Press SLEEP on the  
remote to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15  
and 5 minutes. (Remote only)  
Setting the Timer  
1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON and the hour  
flash on the display ( ON - timer on time ).  
2. For setting time, press SKIP FORWARD  
/
SKIP BACKWARD  
to set the hour and  
then press TIMER to shift to minute digits.  
3. Press SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP  
BACKWARD  
to set the minute.  
4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time)  
with hour flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for timer off  
time setting.  
5. Press TIMER for source selection.  
6. Press SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP BACK-  
WARD  
to select between CD / TUNER /  
TAPE / TUNER REC.  
7. If Tuner or Tuner Rec is selected, press SKIP FOR-  
WARD or SKIP BACKWARD  
to select the preset station to turn on to.  
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Sound Features  
Using Preset Equalizer Curves  
BASS BOOST  
EN  
Press ROCK/CLASSIC, CUSTOM/FLAT, POP/JAZZ on  
the main unit or EQ on the remote to toggle among  
FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC & CUSTOM. The  
display shows briefly the selection.  
Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass  
frequency.  
Muting Audio  
Press MUTE on the remote  
to cut the sound. (Remote  
Creating a Custom Curve  
MUTE  
1. Press CUSTOM/FLAT on the main unit or EQ on  
the remote to select CUSTOM mode.  
Only)  
2. While "CUSTOM" is displayed, press SKIP FOR-  
X- Surround  
WARD  
/ SKIP BACKWARD  
or  
PREV/REV / NEXT/FWD on the remote to cycle  
among bass and treble range  
levels.  
Press X-SURROUND to enjoy enriched sound quality.  
This feature gives you:  
1. Better width and depth for vocal and instrumental  
sound.  
3. While BAS or TRE is dis-  
BAS+08  
played, turn the VOLUME  
knob to set the associated  
gain between -10 - +10.  
2. More powerful presence for studio recording.  
3. Enhanced surround effects with greater flexibility  
in positioning speakers.  
CD PLAYER  
Loading Discs  
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.  
CD-R / RW  
This unit is compatible with  
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for play-  
back.  
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
3. Insert up to five discs with label face up. (Press DISC  
to open the drawer.  
SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)  
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:  
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
to close the drawer.  
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.  
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.  
Loaded disc position icon lights.  
Playing Discs  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE  
to begin or pause play,  
and STOP  
to stop play.  
• Select a specific disc by pressing DISC 1 - DISC 5.  
• Press SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP  
BACKWARD  
to select a specific track.  
Play and load simultaneously by:  
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
to open the tray while a CD  
is playing  
2. Load/change discs for available trays by pressing  
DISC SKIP.  
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
to close the tray.  
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CD Player  
Skipping a Disc  
Setting Up a CD Program  
EN  
You can program the CD player to play up to any 32  
tracks on the CDs in the tray.  
Press DISC SKIP.  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG./SET  
to enter program mode.  
The system displays the next available program num-  
ber: “- - P:01,” with “- -” flashing, prompts you for  
the first track in the program list.  
Searching Through a CD  
Press and hold SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP  
BACKWARD  
to search through a CD  
while it is playing.  
2. Press SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP  
BACKWARD  
to select a track (press DISC  
Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold SKIP-  
FORWARD or BACKWARD for more than 2  
seconds to search through the CD.  
SKIP or DISC 1 - DISC 5 to select a track from a dif-  
ferent disc).  
5P:01  
Shuffling the Play Order  
Press SHUFFLE to turn on/off the playing of tracks in  
random order. (Remote Only)  
3. Immediately press PROG./SET to assign the  
selected track to the program number. After 3  
seconds, you are prompted for the next track in the  
program list.  
Sampling Tracks  
(In CD program mode, PROG icon will be lit.)  
Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track  
on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn INTRO  
mode off. (Remote Only)  
Playing a Program List  
While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY  
to begin  
program playback .  
Repeat  
Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current  
disc, all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off. (Remote  
Only)  
Displaying the Program List  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG./SET to  
enter PROGRAM mode.  
Note: You may also press REPEATto select 1 disc  
or all discs before activating INTRO & SHUFFLE  
functions  
2. Press PROG./SET repeatedly to list each track  
assignment in the program list.  
Deleting Program List  
While in program mode, press and hold STOP  
for  
5 seconds. The system displays the message CLEAR.  
Tips:  
• You can create a program of up to 32 tracks.  
• Press CD DISPLAY repeatedly to view elapsed  
track time, track number, track remain time  
and disc remain time.  
Caution: Do not push to force closing of the tray  
during CD playback or tray opening.  
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Tuner  
Selecting Tuner  
Manually Setting Presets  
EN  
1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.  
2. Press BAND to select between FM/AMradio band.  
1. Press TUNE/PRESET  
2. Press SKIP FORWARD  
to enter TUNE mode.  
/ SKIP BACK-  
WARD  
to access the desired frequency.  
Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations.  
3. Press the PROG. SET button once.  
4. The most recently accessed program location will  
be displayed.  
Tuning to a Station  
Press SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP BACK-  
87.50 MHz  
WARD  
to select frequencies.  
5. If a different program location is preferred, press  
SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP BACKWARD  
to move to the desired preset number  
(1-32).  
6. Press PROG. SET to store the selected frequency at  
that preset.  
Using Presets  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode.  
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.  
Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and stereo  
for stereo FM stations. (Remote Only)  
• Press TUNE/PRESET  
and Tune mode.  
to toggle between Preset  
• Press SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP BACK-  
WARD  
main unit or PRESET UP /  
on the  
PR:01  
DOWN 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 dis-  
played. (FMPR:01 is FM preset 1)  
Auto Preset Programming (for FM only)  
Press and hold BAND/DECK1/2/AUTO PROG. button  
for 2 second to scan stations in the selected 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 but-  
ton, but the erased stations cannot be recovered.  
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Tape Player  
EN  
Playing a Tape  
From CD  
Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.  
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.  
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD.  
3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded.  
4. Select the track, CD, or program to be recorded  
and start playback.  
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.  
2. Press the cassette door to open it.  
3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door  
closed.  
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
6. Press STOP  
to end recording.  
4. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select deck 1 or 2.  
5. Press SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP BACK-  
WARD  
starting position.  
6. Press PLAY  
to position the tape to the desired  
Tape to Tape  
Synchronize Recording  
to begin playback.  
1. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select tape 2.  
2. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.  
3. Insert the source tape into deck 2.  
4. Press RECORD. The playback and recording start  
simultaneously.  
Continuous Play  
.
1. Press PRESET UP  
on the remote control to  
enable continuous play. “C” will appear before the  
counter.  
2. Insert cassette tapes into deck 1 and 2.  
3. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select the deck to play  
first.  
Normal Recording  
1. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select tape 2.  
2. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.  
3. Insert the source tape into deck 2 and press  
4. Press PLAY  
to begin continuous playback.  
5. Press PRESET DOWN  
to disable continuous play.  
PLAY  
to start playback .  
4. Press RECORD when ready to record.  
Tape Counter  
You can keep track of tape position with the tape  
counter. Press PROG. to reset.  
From an Auxiliary Input  
1. Insert the cassette in deck 1.  
2. Check that the auxiliary device has been connected  
correctly to the AUX connector on the back of the  
audio system.  
3. Start playback on the auxiliary device.  
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
Recording  
From Tuner  
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.  
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TUNER and to  
access the desired radio band.  
5.. Press STOP  
to end recording.  
3. Tune to the station to be recorded.  
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
5. Press STOP  
to end recording.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Problem Solution  
Problem Solution  
System will • Check power cord for a secure  
not turn on connection.  
CD button • Switch to another function (TAPE,  
will not  
Tuner) and then back to CD.  
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and  
then plug into power source again.  
• Check the outlet by plugging in  
another device.  
respond, or  
does not  
change  
discs when  
you press  
DISC SKIP  
No sound  
• Increase the volume setting.  
• Check connection to speakers.  
• Check that you have selected the  
appropriate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.  
• Make sure mute is off.  
Distorted or • Inspect the tape head, clean it if nec-  
noisy tape  
recordings  
essary.  
Poor radio • Check antenna connection.  
reception  
• Move antenna.  
Remote  
control  
does not  
work  
• Check that the batteries are properly  
installed.  
• Replace weak batteries.  
• Check the system is plugged into  
power source.  
• Turn off nearby electrical appliances,  
such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner,  
microwave, fluorescent lights.  
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.  
• Point the remote directly at the  
system’s front panel.  
• Move closer to the system.  
• Remove any obstacles between the  
remote and the system.  
• Clean the disc.  
CD sound  
skips  
• Clean the disc.  
• 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.  
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Maintenance  
Disconnect the audio system from the power source  
before performing any maintenance.  
Handling CDs  
EN  
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the  
edges, or by one edge and the hole. Do not affix  
labels or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do not  
scratch or damage the label. CDs rotate at high  
speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged  
(cracked or warped) CDs  
Cleaning  
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust  
cloth.  
CD Player  
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must  
Cleaning CDs  
• 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 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 sprays or antistatic  
agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with benzene,  
thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause  
damage to disc surface  
be opened by only a qualified technician.  
Tape Player  
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical-  
ly open the door of each deck and clean the magnetic  
heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud  
dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by  
playing a demagnetizing cassette (available through  
an audio equipment store).  
To protect recordings on  
Side  
A
Protection  
Side  
B
Protection  
one or both sides of a tape,  
remove the corresponding  
tab. If you later want to  
record on the tape, affix a  
CD Lens Care  
A
B
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 clean-  
er.  
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. If you notice  
some slack in the tape, use a  
pencil to tighten it up before  
you insert it.  
A
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Important Information  
Safety Precautions  
Headset Safety  
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances.  
Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made  
only by a trained technician.  
• Do not play your headset at high volume.  
Hearing experts warn against extended high-  
volume play.  
• Never operate this product with the cabinet  
removed.  
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce vol-  
ume or discontinue use.  
•Do not use your System immediately after transport-  
ing it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensa-  
tion may cause the system to malfunction.  
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and 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.  
You should use with extreme caution or temporar-  
ily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situa-  
tions.  
Even if 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.  
• 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 col-  
lecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the compart-  
ment 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.  
• To prevent damage to this product, set switch for  
proper voltage.  
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 there-  
fore not condoned by Thomson multimedia.  
Technical Specification  
Power supply: 120V / 240V ~ 60 Hz / 50Hz  
Dimensions ( H x W x D inches):  
Unit size - 13 x 12 x 15.3  
Speaker - 13 x 9.5 x 11  
Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)  
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 20 kHz  
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.  
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping and  
splashing.  
Important Battery Information  
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not  
use your remote control for more than one month.  
• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking bat-  
teries may cause skin 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 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.  
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 as the final reference on all products and operational  
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.  
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Limited Warranty (U.S.)  
EN  
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  
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 com-  
mercial 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:  
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL  
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-  
CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR  
WRITTEN INFORMATION 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 CONSE-  
QUENTIAL 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 FIT-  
NESS 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 war-  
ranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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Limited Warranty (Canada)  
What your warranty covers:  
EN  
• 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 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 with-  
in 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 com-  
mercial 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:  
• 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 war-  
ranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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