RCA A280 User Manual

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RS2502/RS252KM/A280/A285  
RS2503/RS253TK/A380/A385  
RS2505/RS255KM  
RS2506  
RS2507/A580  
CONTENTS  
FCC In fo rm a t io n . . . . . .1  
In st a lla t io n . . . . . . . . . .3  
Sa fe t y Ap p ro va l . . . . . .4  
Creating an ATS Program . .9  
Editing an ATS Program . . .9  
Skipping a Disk . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Searching through a CD . . .9  
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Tu n e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Tuning to a Station . . . . . .10  
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . .10  
Seeking/Scanning  
for a Station . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
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Radio Data System (RDS)  
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Tuning to an RDS Station  
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Displaying RDS Station  
Co n t ro ls & In d ica t o rs . .5  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .6  
Disp la y . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Showing the Demonstration  
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Alarm/Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Setting the Time . . . . . . . . .7  
Setting the Alarm . . . . . . . .7  
Activating the Alarm . . . . . .7  
Displaying Help Messages  
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Adjusting the Display  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Searching by Program  
Type (PTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Ta p e Pla ye r (6+2, 6+5)  
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Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . .12  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
From an Auxiliary Input . .12  
So u n d Fe a t u re s . . . . . .8  
Using Preset Equalizer Curves  
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Creating a Custom Curve  
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Activating Surround Sound  
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Reproducing Digital Sound  
(A380, A580, RS2503, RS253TK,  
RS2506, RS2507) . . . . . . . . . .8  
Boosting the Bass . . . . . . . . .8  
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Ta p e Pla ye r (lo g ica l)  
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Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . .12  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
From an Auxiliary Input . .12  
CD Pla ye r . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Shuffling the Play Order . . .8  
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . .8  
Repeating the Play Order . .8  
Setting Up a CD program . .9  
Playing a Program List . . . . .9  
Displaying the Program list  
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Deleting a Track from a  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g Tip s  
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RS2501/A180/A185  
RS2502/RS252KM/  
A280/A285  
RS2503/RS253TK/  
A380/A385  
Ma in t e n a n ce . . . . . . . .13  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
RS2505/RS255KM  
RS2506  
Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Automatically Skipping  
Tracks (ATS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
US Wa rra n t y . . . . . . . .14  
Ca n a d ia n Wa rra n t y . . .15  
RS2507/A580  
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INSTALLATION  
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1. AM Lo o p An t e n n a  
2. FM An t e n n a  
1. Op t ica l Ou t p u t (MD, DVD)  
(A280, A285, A380, A385, A580 m o d e ls)  
2. AM Lo o p An t e n n a  
3. Au xilia ry De vice (TV, Vid e o )  
4. Ma in a n d Su rro u n d Sp e a ke rs  
5. Su b w o o fe r Sp e a ke r  
3. FM An t e n n a  
4. Au xilia ry De vice (TV, Vid e o )  
5. Ma in a n d Su rro u n d Sp e a ke rs  
6. Su b w o o fe r Sp e a ke r  
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INSTALLATION  
To e n su re su fficie n t ve n t ila t io n , ke e p t h e sp a cin g s sh o w n b e lo w  
fre e fro m o t h e r su rfa ce s:  
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SYNTHESIZED TUNER  
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CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1-94 for Canada  
EN60065 for European Safety  
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Pre ca u t io n s  
Do not open the cover. This system uses a laser.  
Maintenance should be done only by a qualified  
technician.  
Do not store the system at extreme temperatures.  
Do not splash water on the system.  
Do not use the system if it has been transported  
from a cold location to a warm location. Wait for it  
to warm up to room temperature.  
Have a Blast- Just Not in  
Your Eardrums  
Make sure you turn down  
the volume on the unit  
before you put on head-  
phones. Increase the vol-  
ume to the desired level  
only after headphone are  
in place.  
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS  
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OPEN/CLOSE  
DISC SKIP  
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DIS C CHANGER  
AUDIO S YS TEM  
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CD Pla ye r  
DISC DIRECT ACCESS  
OPEN/CLOSE — Opens or closes  
the disc tray.  
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DISC 1 - DISC 5 — Selects disc 1, 2,  
3, 4, or 5  
DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD  
in the tray  
DIGITAL PLL  
SYNTHESIZED TUNER  
CD  
POWER  
FM STEREO  
TAPE  
SURROUND  
ALARM/CLOCK  
TUNER  
AUX  
B. BOOST  
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SURROUND  
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Tu n e r  
POWER Turns power on or off  
(STANDBY mode)  
PHONES  
DEMO/DIMMER Turns the  
feature demonstration on or off  
(DEMO/DIMMER for RCA models,  
RDS DEMO/DIMMER for Altima  
models)  
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RECORD/PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK  
PHONES — Jack for connecting  
headphones  
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FM STEREO Toggles between  
FM stereo and mono  
ALARM/CLOCK — Sets clock and  
alarm  
SURROUND Turns surround  
(3D) sound on or off (DSP for logi-  
cal tape systems. )  
BASS BOOST Turns bass boost  
on or off  
until another function is selected.  
(REC/SCAN for logical tape sys-  
tems)  
PRESET/TUNE Toggles between  
PRESET and TUNE mode when  
using the radio. PRESET mode dis-  
plays frequency and then preset  
program number (1-32) . TUNE  
mode displays current radio fre-  
quency.  
STOP — Stops CD track  
(stops tape on digital tape  
drives)  
CD — Selects the CD player  
TAPE — Selects the tape player  
Mu lt i-fu n ct io n JOG  
JOG WHEEL —  
Turn (+) to  
TUNER  
Selects the tuner  
AUX  
Accesses an auxiliary  
increase or (-) to  
decrease  
resource  
POP  
Selects preset pop music  
numeric values  
on display  
equalizer curve  
JAZZ Selects preset jazz music  
equalizer curve  
ROCK Selects preset rock music  
SHUFFLE  
Turns SHUFFLE mode  
on or off to play CDs randomly.  
(PTY/MIX for Altima series)  
SET  
SET — Sets tuner or CD  
presets  
INTRO  
Turns INTRO mode on or  
equalizer curve  
CUSTOM — Creates custom  
equalizer curve  
EQ BAND — Sets base, mid, and  
treble ranges.  
VOLUME — Knob increases/  
decreases volume.  
SEEK/SCAN — Selects SEEK or  
SCAN mode. SEEK mode seeks the  
next radio station. SCAN mode  
locates and plays next station for 2  
seconds, and continues this process  
off to play the first 10 seconds of  
each track. (RDSTIME/INTRO on  
ALTIMA models)  
INCREASE — Increments  
radio frequency or CD  
track (fast forwards on  
logical tape drives)  
DECREASE —  
Decrements radio fre-  
quency or CD track  
(rewinds on logical tape  
drives)  
REPEAT  
Turns REPEAT mode on  
or off to repeat a track, disc, or  
program  
ATS  
Sets up an automatic track  
skip program  
HELP MODE  
Turns HELP mode  
on or off to display useful informa-  
tion about system keys and fea-  
tures.  
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays or  
pauses CD (plays/pauses  
on logical tape drive)  
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CONTROLS & INDICATORS  
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Tip: In STANDBYmode  
(press POWER off), the  
system displays the  
time. Press POWERto  
turn the system on in the  
Re m o t e Co n t ro l  
POWER Turns system  
on/off (STANDBY mode)  
MUTE — Mutes volume  
VOL+ o r VOL- — Increases/  
decreases volume  
POWER  
TUNER  
AUX  
previously used mode.  
CD  
TAPE  
Press CD, TAPE, RADIO,or  
AUX to select the corresponding mode.  
Look at the display lights to identify the cur-  
rent mode.  
EQ PRESET Turns on or off  
equalizer presets  
HELP — Activates help mes-  
sages in display  
SURROUND Turns on/off  
surround (3D) sound (selects  
DSP modes)  
VOL  
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VOL  
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HELP  
PAUSE  
STOP  
PLAY  
TRACK REV  
TRACK FWD  
TUNER — Selects tuner  
CD — Selects CD player  
TAPE — Selects tape player  
AUX — Selects auxiliary  
resource (such as a video)  
TUNING — Increments/decre-  
ments frequency when in  
TUNE mode and preset sta-  
tion number when in PRESET  
mode.  
REPEAT DISC SKIP SHUFFLE  
Ta p e Pla ye r  
RECORD  
PRESET  
SURROUND  
SEEK  
6+2  
RS2501, RS2502, RS252KM, RS2505,  
RS255KM, A180, A185  
A280, A285  
TUNING  
6+5  
Lo g ica l RS2503, RS253TK, A380, A385,  
RS2506, RS2507, A580  
6+5 a n d 6+2 t a p e co n t ro ls in clu d e :  
RECORD  
PLAY  
REWIND  
PRESET — Selects next frequency preset  
SEEK — When pressed briefly, searches for next  
FAST-FORWARD  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
station. When pressed for at least 2 seconds (dis-  
play shows SCAN), scans radio stations, stopping  
on each for 5 seconds.  
PLAY — Plays current CD or tape (logical drive)  
STOP — Stops playing CD  
Lo g ica l t a p e co n t ro ls are located on the multi-  
function jog. REC/SCAN is the record button.  
TRACK FWD — Increments CD track; searches CD  
or tape (logical drive)  
TRACK REV — Decrements CD track; searches CD  
or tape (logical drive)  
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD  
REPEAT — (REPEAT/RDS — Altima models)  
Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs.  
TRACK REV  
STOP  
TRACK FWD  
When the radio is active, displays  
RDS information.  
REPEAT DISC SKIP  
MIX  
PAUSE — Pauses the CD or tape  
(logical decks)  
SHUFFLE (MIX/PTY SEARCH —  
Altima models) — Turns on/off  
random listening  
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Tip: Depending on your system model, your  
tape drive is either  
controlled by  
RECORD  
PRESET  
SURROUND  
TUNING  
SEEK  
6+2 or 6+5  
RECORD —  
Records to  
tape (logical  
tape drive  
only)  
mechanical but-  
tons  
located below  
the decks, or log-  
ically by using the  
multi-function jog.  
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BASS  
SURROUND  
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De m o n st ra t io n  
Not operational in TUNER mode for  
Atlima models.  
1. Press DEMO/DIMMER to turn on/off  
demonstration mode. The demonstration  
scrolls through all display operations.  
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A180/A185  
DISC  
INTRO SHUFFLE  
MIX REPEAT  
ATS ALL PROG  
REC  
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TRACK  
STEREO  
FM MW LW  
AM PM  
TIME  
Se t t in g t h e Tim e  
1 0 0 H z . . . 1 k H z . . . 1 0 k H z  
1. In STANDBY mode, press  
ALARM/CLOCK until the time flashes  
on the display (12-hour clock, 24-hour  
clock Altima models).  
2. Turn the jog to set the hour (and  
AM/PM setting), and then press  
INCREASE.  
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SURROUND  
KARAOKE VOLUME  
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A280/A285  
INTRO SHUFFLE  
MIX REPEAT  
ATS ALL PROG  
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DISC  
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3. Turn the jog to set the minute and  
press INCREASE.  
STEREO  
FM MW LW  
AM PM  
TRACK  
TIME  
4. Press SET.  
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KARAOKE  
Se t t in g t h e Ala rm  
1. When the system is on (not in  
RS2503/RS253TK/RS2506,RS2507  
A380/A385/A580  
STANDBY) press ALARM/CLOCK until  
the ON time flashes on the display  
(12-hour clock, 24-hour clock Altima).  
2. Turn the jog to set the hour, and then press INCREASE.  
3. Turn the jog to set the minute and press INCREASE. The OFF time flashes.  
4. Turn the jog to set the hour, and then press INCREASE.  
5. Turn the jog to set the minute and press INCREASE.  
Tip: DEMO  
Mode does  
not affect the  
current system  
Act iva t in g t h e Ala rm  
Press and release ALARM/CLOCK to turn on/off the alarm. The alarm is  
active when the ALARM indicator is lit.  
operation. When inactive  
the system automatically  
enters DEMO mode.  
When the system is  
Disp la yin g He lp Me ssa g e s  
HELP  
initially plugged in, DEMO  
mode is activated.  
1. Press HELP to turn on/off help mode.  
2. While in help mode, press any button to display a brief description of the  
function. Rotate the jog to display any of the system features,  
and press SET to display more detail.  
Ad ju st in g t h e Disp la y Brig h t n e ss  
1. Press and hold DEMO/DIMMER for more than 2 seconds.  
DIM 2  
2. While the dimmer is displayed, rotate the jog to the desired level (0 - 3).  
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So u n d Fe a t u re s  
Usin g Pre se t Eq u a lize r Cu rve s  
Re p ro d u cin g Dig it a l So u n d - DSP  
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(DSP for A380, A580, RS2503, RS253TK,  
RS2506, RS2507)  
POP, JAZZ, or ROCK are toggles for pre-  
JAZZ  
LIVE  
set equalizer levels. Press  
JAZZ  
CLUB  
Repeatedly press DSP to select  
one of a variety of reproduced  
sounds based on digital sound  
processor (DSP) technology,  
including LIVE, JAZZ CLUB,  
HARD ROCK, and ARENA.  
once to select the corre-  
sponding preset. The  
POP  
ROCK  
HARD  
ROCK  
display momentarily shows  
the selection. Press again to return to flat levels.  
ARENA  
Cre a t in g a Cu st o m Cu rve  
1. Press CUSTOM.  
2. While "CUSTOM" is dis-  
played, press EQ BAND  
repeatedly to cycle between displayed  
bass-, mid-, and trebl - range levels.  
3. While BAS, MID, or TRE is displayed,  
Bo o st in g t h e Ba ss  
Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass  
CUSTOM  
frequency.  
EQ  
Mu t in g Au d io  
Turn VOLUME counterclockwise to decrease the  
rotate VOLUME to set the  
associated gain between  
-10 - +10.  
MID+08  
volume display below 01.  
MUTE  
Act iva t in g Su rro u n d So u n d  
Press SURROUND to turn on/off surround  
sound.  
Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold  
INCREASE or DECREASE for more than 2  
seconds to search through the CD.  
Rotate the jog to select a specific track.  
Play and load simultaneously by:  
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray. While a CD is  
playing  
CD PLAYER  
OPEN/CLOSE  
2. Lo a d /ch a n g e discs for the two available trays.  
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.  
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Sh u fflin g t h e Pla y Ord e r  
Press SHUFFLE to turn on/off the playing of tracks in  
random order. (PTY/MIX for Altima models.)  
Lo a d in g Discs  
1. Press CD to select CD mode.  
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the drawer.  
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.  
Lights the loaded discs.  
Sa m p lin g Tra cks  
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.  
Re p e a t in g t h e Pla y Ord e r  
Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current disc,  
Pla yin g Discs  
Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin or pause play, and STOP  
to stop play.  
all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off.  
Select a specific disc by pressing DISC 1 - DISC 5.  
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CD PLAYER  
Se t t in g Up a CD Pro g ra m  
Au t o m a t ica lly Skip p in g Tra cks  
(ATS)  
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You can program the CD player to play up to any 32  
tracks on the CDs in the tray.  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to enter  
PROGRAM mode. The  
Cre a t in g a n ATS Pro g ra m  
1. Press STOP.  
2. Press ATS to display -A:01  
3. Press DISC SKIP or DISC (1-5) to specify a disc.  
4. Rotate the jog to specify the first track to skip, and  
press SET.  
system displays the  
next available program  
number: “- - P:01,”  
5P:01  
with “- -” flashing, prompts you for the first track  
in the program list.  
2. Rotate the multi-function jog  
or press INCREASE  
5. Repeat the previous step to add  
more tracks to the ATS pro-  
gram.  
SC  
/DECREASE to select a  
6. Press PLAY to play  
the ATS program.  
track (press DISC  
SKIP or DISK 1 -  
DISC SKIP  
DISK 5 to select a  
track from a different  
disc).  
3. Immediately press SET to  
assign the selected track to the program  
number. After 3 seconds, you are  
prompted for the next track in the program list.  
Ed it in g a n ATS  
Pro g ra m  
1. Press STOP.  
2. Press ATS.  
3. Press SET repeatedly until the display shows the  
track you want to change.  
4. Press DISC SKIP or DISC  
(1-5) to specify a disc.  
Pla yin g a Pro g ra m List  
1.While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY.  
5. Rotate the jog to specify the replacement track  
to be skipped, and press SET.  
6. Repeat the previous step to change other  
previously programmed tracks.  
Disp la yin g t h e Pro g ra m List  
7. Press PLAY to play the program.  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to enter  
PROGRAM mode.  
2. Press SET repeatedly to list each track assignment  
in the program list.  
Skip p in g a Disk  
Press DISC SKIP.  
De le t in g a Tra ck fro m  
a Pro g ra m List  
While in PROGRAM mode, display the programmed  
track to be deleted (press SET if necessary  
to cycle through the list) and imme-  
diately press STOP. To clear the  
whole programmed list, press  
and hold STOP for 5 sec-  
Se a rch in g Th ro u g h a CD  
Press and hold INCREASE or DECREASE on the jog to  
search through a CD as it is playing.  
onds. The system displays  
the message CLEAR.  
Tip: You  
can skip up create a  
program to 32 tracks.  
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TUNER  
POWER  
DECREASE to tune in the desired station.  
GB  
FM STEREO  
ALARM/CLOCK  
Usin g Pre se t s  
DISPLAY/DEMO  
SURROUND  
BASS BOOST  
1. Press PRESET/TUNE to  
select PRESET mode.  
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KEVLAR  
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2. Press DECREASE o r  
INCREASE, or rotate  
1. Press TUNER to select the radio.  
the jog to access the  
2. Press TUNER again to select the next radio band.  
Choices are:  
AM/FM/FM Stereo (RS models)  
previous or next preset station. The display first  
shows the frequency, and after a few seconds, the  
program number. (FMPR:01 is FM reset 1)  
FM/MW/LW, RDS (ALTIMA models)  
The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode.  
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.  
Au t o Pre se t Pro g ra m m in g  
Press and hold TUNER button for 2 second to scan sta-  
tions in the selected band. The stations will then  
stored as preset channels. Maximum 32 stations can  
be stored. Beware of your preset channels being  
erased accidentally because the scanning and storing  
process is automatic upon pressing TUNER button.  
You can stop the automatic scan by pressing TUNER  
button, but the erased stations cannot be recovered.  
Tip: Your audio system has several preset stations.  
Tu n in g t o a St a t io n  
1. Press PRESET/TUNE to  
select TUNE mode.  
2. Either rotate the jog or  
press INCREASE o r  
87.50 MHz  
Fa ct o ry Pre se t s  
FM(MHz)  
AM (kHz)  
MW(kHz)  
LW(kHz)  
87.50  
520  
522  
150  
90.10  
98.10  
106.10  
107.9  
600  
603  
999  
1404  
1611  
170  
200  
270  
283  
1000  
1400  
1710  
Se t t in g Pre se t s  
1. Press PRESET/TUNE to access TUNE mode.  
2. Press INCREASE o r DECREASE, or rotate the  
jog to access the desired frequency.  
3. Press the SET button once.  
Tip: Press and INCREASE or  
DECREASEfor more than 1second to  
automatically tune up/down the band  
for the next station.  
4. The most recently accessed program location will  
be displayed together with a blinking program icon  
(AMPR, FMPR, o r LWPR.)  
5. If a different program location is preferred, press  
INCREASE o r DECREASE to move to the desired  
preset number (0-32).  
6. Press SET to store the selected frequency at that  
preset.  
To scan (ascending) to the next station, stop and play  
for 5 seconds and then continue scanning, press  
SEEK/SCAN for more than 2 seconds. Scanning contin-  
ues until you press another button.  
Su p p re ssin g St e re o Sig n a l  
Press FM STEREO to toggle between FM mono and  
stereo for stereo FM stations.  
Se e kin g /Sca n n in g fo r a St a t io n  
To seek the next station (ascending), press  
SEEK/SCAN.  
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TUNER  
Alt im a m o d e ls  
GB  
BBC No...  
Tip: RDS stations broad-  
cast on FM only. When  
the tuner detects an  
RDS signal, the RDS  
light turns on.  
SCIENC...12:05  
Toggle RDS DEMO/DIMMER to display the frequen-  
cy, station name (PS), station type (PTY), clock time  
(CT), or radio text (RT). In CT mode, press RDS  
TIME/INTRO key to replace the displayed time by RDS  
station time.  
Tu n in g t o a n RDS St a t io n  
1. Press PRESET/TUNE to access TUNE mode.  
2. Rotate the jog or press INCREASE o r DECREASE  
to tune to an RDS station (RDS light turns on).  
Se a rch in g b y Pro g ra m Typ e (PTY)  
1. In TUNE mode, toggle PTY/MIX or rotate the jog  
to select a PTY mode.  
2. Within 5 seconds, press SEEK/SCAN or INCREASE  
to search for a station broadcasting the selected  
type of program.  
Disp la yin g RDS St a t io n  
In fo rm a t io n  
Re co rd in g  
Fro m Tu n e r  
TAPE PLAYER  
(6+2, 6+5)  
TAPE PLAYER (RS2501, RS2502, RS252KM,  
RS2505, RS255KM, A180, A185, A280, A285)  
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.  
2. Press TUNER 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.  
D
EC  
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D
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K
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RECORD/PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK  
Tip: You can search for  
stations using one of the  
D
EC  
K
1
D
EC  
K
2
RECORD/PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK  
following program types: RDS  
NEWS(news), AFFAIR(news  
and documentaries), INFO(weather,  
medical), SPORT(sports), EDUCAT  
(education), DRAMA(series and plays),  
CULTUR(religion), SCIENC(science and  
technology), VARIED(miscellaneous), POP M  
(pop music), ROCK M(rock music), MOR M  
(middle-of-the road music), LIGHTM(light  
music), CLASSI(classical music), OTHERM  
(unclassified music), ALARM(alarm).  
Pla yin g a Ta p e  
Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.  
1. Press TAPE.  
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette door.  
3. Insert a tape into the door and push  
the door closed.  
4. Press REWIND/FAST FORWARD to position  
the tape to the desired starting position.  
5. Press PLAY.  
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TAPE PLAYER  
(6+2, 6+5)  
Fro m CD  
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.  
2. Press 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.  
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Tip: Your player can  
record from any auxiliary  
device, such as a televi-  
sion, VCR, tuner, satellite,  
or DVD player.  
6. Press PLAY on the jog to begin playing the CD.  
7. Press STOP to end recording.  
Fro m a n Au xilia ry In p u t  
1. Insert the cassette in deck 1.  
Ta p e t o Ta p e  
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 on deck 1 to begin recording.  
5. Press STOP to end recording.  
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 PLAYon deck 2. The playback and recording  
start simultaneously.  
4. Select the track, CD, or program to be recorded.  
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
6. Press PLAY on the jog to begin playing  
the CD.  
TAPE PLAYER  
Pla yin g a Ta p e  
(lo g ica l)  
7. Press STOP to end recording.  
1. Press TAPE.  
2. Press the cassette  
door to open it.  
Ta p e t o Ta p e  
3. Insert a tape into the  
door and push the  
door closed.  
4. Press REWIND o r  
FAST-FORWARD to  
position the tape at  
the desired starting position.  
5. Press PLAY to play the tape.  
1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.  
2. Insert the source tape into deck 2.  
3. Press RECORD to begin recording  
on deck 1.  
4. Press STOP twice within 2 seconds to  
start playing the tape in deck 2.  
Fro m a n Au xilia ry In p u t  
Tip: Your player can record from any auxiliary  
device, such as a television, VCR, tuner, satel-  
lite, or DVD player.  
Re co rd in g  
Fro m Tu n e r  
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.  
1. Insert the tape in deck 1.  
2. Press Tu n e r 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.  
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 record-  
to change the source from  
ing deck 1.  
Tip: You can play a tape from  
either deck. For a logical  
deck, press PLAY on the jog  
Fro m CD  
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.  
2. Press CD.  
one deck to the other.  
5. Press STOP to  
3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded.  
end recording.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS  
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Pro b le m  
So lu t io n  
Pro b le m  
So lu t io n  
System will Check power cord for a secure connection.  
not turn on Unplug the unit for a moment, and then  
plug into power source again.  
CD button  
will not  
respond, or  
does not  
change  
Switch to another function (TAPE, RADIO)  
and then back to CD.  
Check the outlet by plugging in another  
device.  
discs when  
you press  
DISC SKIP  
No sound  
Increase the volume setting.  
Check connection to speakers.  
Check that you have selected the appropri-  
ate function: CD, TAPE, RADIO, AUX.  
Distorted  
or noisy  
tape  
Inspect the tape heads and clean and  
demagnetize.  
Poor radio Check antenna connection.  
reception  
Move antenna.  
recordings  
Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such  
as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave,  
fluorescent lights.  
Remote  
control  
does not  
work  
Check that the batteries are properly  
installed.  
Replace weak batteries.  
Check the system is plugged in to power  
source.  
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.  
Point the remote directly at the systems  
front panel.  
Move closer to the system.  
Remove any obstacles between the remote  
and the system.  
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.  
MAINTENANCE  
Disconnect the audio system from the power source  
before performing any maintenance.  
cally open the door of each deck and clean the mag-  
netic 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).  
Cle a n in g  
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust  
cloth.  
To protect recordings one or both sides of a tape,  
remove the corresponding tab. If you later want to  
record on the  
CD Pla ye r  
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must  
Side A Protection  
Side B Protection  
tape, affix a piece  
of adhesive tape  
over the hole.  
A
B
be opened by only a qualified technician.  
Ta p e Pla ye r  
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodi-  
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US Wa rra n t y  
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y co ve rs:  
GB  
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
Fo r h o w lo n g a ft e r yo u r p u rch a se :  
• One year.  
(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.)  
Wh a t w e w ill d o :  
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.  
• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period.  
Ho w t o m a ke a w a rra n t y cla im :  
• 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:  
Th o m so n Co n su m e r Ele ct ro n ics, In c.  
Pro d u ct Exch a n g e Ce n t e r  
11721 B Ala m e d a Ave .,  
So co rro , Te xa s 79927  
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.  
• Insure your shipment in case of loss of damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.  
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.  
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y d o e s n o t co ve r:  
• 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.  
Pro d u ct Re g ist ra t io n :  
• 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.  
Ho w st a t e la w re la t e s t o t h is w a rra n t y:  
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
If yo u p u rch a se d yo u r p ro d u ct o u t sid e t h e USA:  
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
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Ca n a d ia n Wa rra n t y  
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufactur-  
ing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be  
replaced free of charge, including return transportation.  
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.  
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:  
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,  
OR  
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original  
carton (or equivalent).  
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:  
Th o m so n Co n su m e r Ele ct ro n ics Ca n a d a , In c.  
Dist rib u t io n Ce n t re  
7400 A Bra m a le a Ro a d  
Mississa u g a , On t a rio L5S 1X1  
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the  
statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent  
that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and  
remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.  
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:  
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.  
P.O. Box 0944  
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944  
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed  
during the warranty period.  
PURCHASE DATE  
NAME OF STORE  
Model Number: RS2501/A180/A185 RS2502/RS252KM/A280/A285  
RS2503/RS253TK/A380/A385  
RS2505/RS255KM  
RS2506  
RS2507/A580  
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