Technicolor Thomson Stereo System RS2600 User Manual

EXPORTER  
Thomson multimedia Inc.  
10330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46290  
© 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
IMPORTER  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57  
Col. Ampliación Granada  
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Marque(s) ® Déposée(s)  
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
55237740 Rev. 1 (EN/F/E)  
0151  
Made In China / Fabricado en China  
 
FCC Information  
FCC Information  
For Your Safety  
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
The AC power plug is polar-  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ized (one blade is wider  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
than the other) and only fits  
into AC power outlets one  
way. If the plug won’t go  
into the outlet completely,  
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.  
turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way.  
If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to  
change the outlet, or 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 tele- MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE  
vision reception.  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
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:  
For Your Records  
In the event that service should be required, you may  
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the anten- need both the model number and the serial number.  
na for the radio or television that is "receiving" the  
interference).  
In the space below, record the date and place of pur-  
chase, and the serial number:  
Model No.  
Remote Control No.  
Date of Purchase  
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.  
Place of Purchase  
Serial No.  
If these measures do not eliminate the interference,  
please consult your dealer or an experienced  
radio/television technician for additional sugges-  
tions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission  
has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify  
and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This  
booklet is available from the U.S. Government  
Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify  
stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering  
copies.  
Service Information  
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.  
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your  
Eardrums  
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR  
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.  
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.  
Technical specification  
Power Supply: 120V~60Hz  
Power consumption: 60 Watts  
IMPORTER  
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  
 
Safety Information  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
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T H E L I G H T N I N G  
FLASH AND ARROW-  
HEAD WITHIN THE  
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  
A
TRIANGLE IS  
A
WARNING  
SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
T A T  
( 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.  
WA R N I N G S I G N  
ALERTING YOU OF  
" D A N G E R O U S  
VOLTAGE" INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
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A C C O M PA N Y I N G  
T H E P R O D U C T.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL  
DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT  
SHOCK HAZARD,  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
Table of Contents  
FCC Information  
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Troubleshooting Tips . .10  
Safety Information  
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Play and Load  
Maintenance . . . . . . . .11  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Getting Started . . . . . . .2  
Unpacking the system . . . . . . . .2  
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . .7  
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 Program List . . . . . .7  
General Controls . . . . . .3  
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Important Information 12  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .12  
Important Battery  
Display Settings  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Showing Demonstration . . . . .5  
Display Clock / Timer . . . . . . . . .5  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . .5  
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . .5  
Activating the Timer . . . . . . .5  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Technical Specification . . . . . .12  
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . .8  
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . .8  
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Auto Preset Programming  
(FM only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Manually Setting Presets . . . . .8  
Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . .8  
Limited Warranty  
(U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Adjusting the Display Brightness  
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Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Limited Warranty  
(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Sound Features . . . . . . .6  
Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . .6  
Creating Custom curves . . . . . .6  
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Tape Player  
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Continuous Play . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
CD Player  
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . . .6  
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Getting Started  
Unpacking the system:  
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Speaker Wire Connection  
You should have the following:  
one main unit  
(with 2 main speakers, 2 surround speakers);  
one remote control;  
one AM loop antenna;  
one user’s guide;  
one safety leaflet.  
Push Speaker terminal tab  
down to insert wire.  
Release tab to lock wire in  
the terminal.  
NOTE: Make sure the insulation  
is completely removed from the  
Owner and registration Card  
speaker wires at all connection  
points.  
ends of the  
Back View  
Installation  
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings  
shown below free from other surfaces:  
4 inches  
DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM RS2600  
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4 inches  
STANDBY  
POWER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
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DEMO  
TIMER  
CLOCK PROG./SET  
Bass  
Boost  
ROCK/CLASSIC  
POP/JAZZ  
CD DISPLAY  
TUNE/PRESET  
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DISC SKIP  
BAND  
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PHONES  
CUSTOM  
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1. FM Pigtail Antenna  
2. AM Loop Antenna Connector  
3. Surround Speaker Jacks  
4. Main Speaker Jacks  
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Side View  
 
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General Controls  
Main Unit  
EN  
DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD in  
the tray  
DISC 1 - DISC 5 — Selects disc 1, 2, 3,  
DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM RS2600  
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STOP / TUNE / PRESET—  
Stops CD track, Sets tune or  
preset mode  
STANDBY  
POWER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays or  
pauses CD  
DIMMER/  
DEMO  
TIMER  
CLOCK PROG./SET  
Bass  
Boost  
ROCK/CLASSIC  
POP/JAZZ  
SKIP FORWARD —  
CD DISPLAY  
TUNE/PRESET  
Increments radio frequency,  
preset up, goes to the next  
CD track or setting option.  
SKIP BACKWARD —  
Decrements radio  
SOURCE  
DISC SKIP  
BAND  
UP  
CUSTOM  
/FLAT  
PHONES  
DOWN  
REPEAT  
AUTO PROG.  
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frequency, preset down,  
goes to the previous CD  
track or setting option.  
DECK-1  
REC/PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK  
DECK-2  
REPEAT - Selects among repeat  
modes.  
BAND/AUTO PROG. — Changes  
between FM and AM tuner bands.  
Enters auto preset program in FM  
mode.  
STANDBY/POWER — Turns power on or off (STAND-  
ROCK/CLASSIC, CUSTOM/FLAT, POP/JAZZ — selects  
among the different EQ modes.  
BY mode).  
BASS BOOST — Turns BASS BOOST on or off  
VOLUME UP/DOWN — Increases/ decreases volume.  
Tip: In STANDBY mode (press POWER off), the  
system displays the time. Press POWER to turn the  
system on in the previously used mode. Press CD,  
TAPE, or TUNER (Remote Only) to select the  
corresponding mode. Look at the display icons to  
identify the current mode.  
Tape Player  
RECORD  
PHONES — Jack for connecting headphones  
PLAY  
OPEN/CLOSE  
— Opens or closes the disc tray.  
REWIND  
DEMO/DIMMER/CD DISPLAY — Turns the feature  
demonstration on or off, adjusts display brightness,  
selects among displaying disc details.  
TIMER — Enters timer setting mode and turns the  
timer on/off.  
FAST-FORWARD  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
CLOCK — Shows clock time and enters clock setting  
mode.  
PROG./SET - Enters program mode for CD and  
Tuner; Applies new settings for Clock and Timer  
modes.  
SOURCE— Selects the CD player/ tuner/ tape player.  
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General Controls  
Remote Control  
EN  
POWER — Turns power on or off from STANDBY mode.  
TUNER — Selects radio tuner.  
CD — Selects CD player.  
SOURCE  
TUNER  
TAPE  
OPEN  
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CD  
TAPE — Selects tape player.  
B BO  
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OPEN/CLOSE - Opens or closes CD disc tray.  
B BOOST - Turns Bass Boost on or off.  
DEMO/DIMMER - Turns the feature demonstration on or off; adjusts  
display brightness.  
VOL+ or VOL- — Increases/ decreases volume.  
EQ — Selects equalizer presets.  
DEMO  
/DIMMER  
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VOL  
VOL  
NEXT  
PLAY — Plays current CD.  
PAUSE - Pauses current CD playback.  
STOP — Stops playing CD.  
NEXT/FWD —In CD mode - Skips forward to the next CD track;  
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.  
PREV/REV— Skips backwards to the previous CD track;  
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.  
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD.  
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PAUSE  
REPEAT  
MUTE  
SHUFFLE  
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DISK SKIP  
INTRO  
SLEEP  
FM ST.  
PRESET  
REPEAT — Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs.  
MUTE - mutes sound.  
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DOWN  
UP  
SHUFFLE — Turns on/off random playback.  
FM ST. - Toggles between FM stereo and mono.  
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 - selects the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off.  
NOTE: Cassette functions can not be operated from the remote  
control.  
Battery Size:  
“AAA” or “UM-4” or “R03”  
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Display Settings  
Display  
EN  
BASS  
SURROUND  
Showing Demonstration  
Activating the Timer  
Not operational in CD mode. Press DEMO/DIMMER  
to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstra-  
tion scrolls through all display operations.  
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off  
the timer. The timer is active when the  
clock icon is lit.  
Display Clock / Timer  
Setting the Clock  
Adjusting the Display Brightness  
1. Press and hold  
DEMO/DIMMER for  
more than 2 seconds.  
DIMM 2  
1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on  
the display.  
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
2. While the dimmer is displayed, press and release  
DIMMER to select the desired level (DIMM 0 - 3).  
or SKIP  
FORWARD to set the hour and then press  
CLOCK to shift to minute digits.  
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
or SKIP  
Sleep Mode  
FORWARD  
to set the minute.  
You can select the time interval in minutes before the  
unit turns off automatically. Press SLEEP on the  
remote to select among OFF, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 and 5  
minutes. (Remote Only)  
4. Press PROG./SET to save settings and STOP to quit  
setting.  
Note: When system is ON, you can press CLOCK to  
display the current time for about 2 seconds.  
Setting the Timer  
1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON appear with  
the hour flashing ( 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.  
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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 to select source. Press SKIP  
FORWARD  
/ SKIP BACKWARD  
to select between CD /TUNER / TAPE)  
6. Press TIMER to set volume. Press volume UP /  
DOWN to set desired volume level.  
7. Press PROG./SET to save settings or STOP to quit  
setting.  
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Sound Features  
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  
ROCK / POP / JAZZ / CLASS / CUSTOM / FLAT. The  
display shows briefly the selection.  
Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass  
frequency.  
Muting Audio  
Creating Custom Curve  
Press MUTE on the remote to cut the sound. (Remote  
Only)  
1. Press CUSTOM/FLAT to select CUSTOM mode.  
2. While "CUSTOM" is displayed, press SKIP  
FORWARD  
/ SKIP BACKWARD  
to  
MUTE  
cycle among displayed bass- and treble - range  
levels.  
3. While BAS or TRE is  
displayed, adjust  
BAS+08  
VOLUME to set the  
associated gain between  
-10 - +10.  
CD Player  
Loading Discs  
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.  
DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM RS2600  
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
to open the drawer.  
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3. Insert up to five discs with label face up. (Press  
DISC SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)  
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
to close the drawer.  
Loaded disc position icon lights.  
CD-R / RW  
This unit is compatible with  
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for play-  
back.  
Playing Discs  
Press PLAY/PAUSE  
to begin or pause play,  
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:  
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.  
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.  
Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold SKIP-  
FORWARD or BACKWARD for more than 2 seconds  
to search through the CD.  
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CD Player  
Play and Load Simultaneously  
Setting Up a CD Program  
EN  
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
to open the tray while a  
You can program the CD player to play up to any 32  
tracks on the CDs in the tray.  
CD is playing  
2. Load/change discs for available trays by pressing  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG./SET  
to enter program mode. The system displays the  
next available program number: “- - P:01,” with  
“- -” flashing, prompts you for the first track in  
the program list.  
DISC SKIP.  
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
to close the tray.  
Skipping a Disc  
Press DISC SKIP.  
5P:01  
Searching Through a CD  
2. Press SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP  
Press and hold SKIP FORWARD  
/ SKIP  
BACKWARD  
to select a track (press DISC  
BACKWARD  
to search through a CD while it  
SKIP or DISC1 - DISC 5 to select a track from a  
different disc).  
is playing.  
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.  
Shuffling the Play Order  
Press SHUFFLE to turn on/off the playing of tracks in  
random order. (Remote Only)  
(In CD program mode, PROG icon will be lit.)  
Sampling Tracks  
Playing a Program List  
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)  
While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY.  
Displaying the Program List  
Note: You may also press REPEAT to select 1 disc  
or all discs before activating INTRO & SHUFFLE  
functions  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG./SET  
to enter PROGRAM mode.  
2. Press PROG./SET repeatedly to list each track  
assignment in the program list.  
Repeat  
Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current  
disc, all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off.  
Deleting Program List  
While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP for 5  
seconds. They 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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Radio  
Auto Preset Programming  
(FM only)  
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STANDBY  
OPEN/CLOSE  
POWER  
DIMMER/  
DEMO  
TIMER  
CLOCK PROG./SET  
Bass  
Boost  
ROCK/CLASSIC  
POP/JAZZ  
Press and hold BAND 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.  
CD DISPLAY  
TUNE/PRESET  
SOURCE  
DISC SKIP  
BAND  
UP  
DOWN  
CUSTOM  
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PHONES  
REPEAT  
AUTO PROG.  
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Selecting Tuner Band  
1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.  
2. Press BAND to select between AM or FM radio  
AUTO  
band.  
Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations.  
Manually Setting Presets  
1. Press TUNE/PRESET button to enter TUNE mode.  
Tuning to a Station  
Press SKIP FORWARD  
to select frequencies.  
/ SKIP BACKWARD  
2. Press SKIP FORWARD  
BACKWARD  
/ SKIP  
to access the desired  
frequency.  
3. Press the PROG./SET button once.  
4. The most recently accessed program location will  
be displayed.  
87.50 MHz  
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  
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 SKIP FORWARD  
BACKWARD  
PRESET UP or 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  
displayed. (FMPR:01 is FM preset 1)  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and stereo  
or SKIP  
on the main system or  
for stereo FM stations. (Remote Only)  
PR:01  
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Tape Player  
Continuous Play  
EN  
DECK-1  
REC/PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK  
DECK-2  
1. Insert a tape into deck 2 and start playback.  
2. Insert a tape into deck 1 and press PLAY and  
PAUSE together.  
3. When the tape in deck 2 finishes playback, PAUSE  
at deck 1 will be released automatically and start  
playback.  
Recording  
From Tuner  
Tape Player  
RECORD  
PLAY  
REWIND  
FAST FORWARD  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.  
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TUNER and  
press BAND to access the desired radio band.  
3. Tune to the station to be recorded.  
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
5. Press STOP to end recording.  
From CD  
Playing a Tape  
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.  
5. Press RECORD to begin recording when CD  
begins to play.  
Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.  
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.  
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette door.  
3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door  
closed.  
6. Press STOP to end recording.  
4. Press REWIND/FAST FORWARD to position the  
tape to the desired starting position. (Deck 1  
Only)  
Tape to Tape  
1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.  
2. Insert the source tape into deck 2.  
3. Press PAUSE and then RECORD on deck 1.  
4. Press PLAY on deck 2. The playback and  
recording start simultaneously.  
5. Press PLAY to begin playback.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
EN  
Problem Solution  
Problem Solution  
System will • Check power cord for a secure  
not turn on connection.  
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and  
CD button  
will not  
• Switch to another function (TAPE,  
Tuner) and then back to CD.  
respond, or  
does not  
change  
discs when  
you press  
DISC SKIP  
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, TAPE, Tuner.  
• Make sure mute is off.  
Distorted or • Inspect the tape head, clean it if  
noisy tape  
recordings  
necessary.  
Poor radio • Check antenna connection.  
Remote  
control  
does not  
work  
• Check that the batteries are properly  
installed.  
• Replace weak batteries.  
• Check the system is plugged into  
power source.  
reception  
• Move antenna.  
• Turn off nearby electrical appliances,  
such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner,  
microwave, fluorescent lights.  
• Point the remote directly at the  
system’s front panel.  
CD does not • Check that CD is in the tray.  
play  
• Check that CD label is facing up.  
• Check that PAUSE mode is not on.  
• Check that CD function is selected.  
• Use CD lens cleaner.  
• 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  
be opened by only a qualified technician.  
• 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.  
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).  
• 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  
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  
cleaner.  
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  
EN  
• 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-vol-  
ume 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping and  
splashing.  
Technical Specification  
Power supply: 120V~60Hz  
Dimensions ( H x W x D inches):  
Unit size - 13.0 x 12.1 x 15.4  
Main Speaker - 13.0 x 9.1 x 6.2  
Surround Speaker - 3.4x 6.9 x 2.7  
Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)  
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 15 kHz  
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.  
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.  
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Limited Warranty (U.S.)  
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  
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:  
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 INFORMA-  
TION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY  
OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.  
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE  
CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY  
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED  
WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIB-  
ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-  
ULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH  
ABOVE.  
How State Law relates to warranty:  
• 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 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 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 war-  
ranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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