RCA RS 1247 User Manual

Us er s  
Gu ide  
RS-1247  
RS-1248  
Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s  
FCC In f o r m a t io n ................................................................................ 2  
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................... 2  
For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................... 2  
Service Information .................................................................................................................. 2  
For Your Records ...................................................................................................................... 2  
f ir st t h in g s f ir st ............................................................................... 4  
Unpack the System ................................................................................................................... 4  
Check for Moisture ................................................................................................................... 4  
Choosing System Location ....................................................................................................... 4  
c o n n e c t io n s ........................................................................................ 5  
Speakers .................................................................................................................................... 5  
Antennas ................................................................................................................................... 5  
Power Supply ............................................................................................................................ 5  
pa n e l c o n t r o l s ................................................................................... 6  
u sin g t h e t u n e r ................................................................................. 9  
u sin g t h e c d p l a y e r ........................................................................ 10  
Loading Discs ......................................................................................................................... 10  
Basic Operations .................................................................................................................... 10  
u sin g t h e c d p l a y e r ......................................................................... 11  
Programming Play Order ....................................................................................................... 11  
Recalling and Editing Programmed Play Order .................................................................... 11  
u sin g t h e c d p l a y e r ........................................................................ 12  
Playing and Loading Discs Simultaneously ........................................................................... 12  
Shuffle Play ............................................................................................................................. 12  
u sin g t h e c d p l a y e r ......................................................................... 13  
Repeat Play ............................................................................................................................. 13  
u sin g t h e c a sse t t e d e c k s ............................................................... 15  
Loading Cassette Tapes .......................................................................................................... 15  
Basic Operations ..................................................................................................................... 15  
u sin g t h e c a sse t t e d e c k s .............................................................. 16  
Automatic Tape Stop ............................................................................................................. 16  
Dual Decks Tape Play ............................................................................................................. 16  
Recordings .............................................................................................................................. 16  
u sin g t h e Re m o t e c o n t r o l .......................................................... 18  
Installing Batteries.................................................................................................................. 18  
Remote Control Operations .................................................................................................. 18  
d isp l a y m e ssa g e s in c d m o d e ...................................................... 21  
c a r e & m a in t e n a n c e ....................................................................... 22  
Tr o u b l e sh o o t in g t ip s ................................................................... 24  
In d e x ..................................................................................................... 26  
u s w a r r a n t y ..................................................................................... 27  
c a n a d ia n w a r r a n t y ..................................................................... 28  
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f ir st t h in g s f ir st  
u n pa c k t h e sy st e m  
Unpack your new RS-1247 or RS-1248 audio system and locate all the  
accessories. You should have:  
one RS-1247 or RS-1248 main unit;  
one RCA Remote Control (CRK291B1);  
one pair of speakers (different speakers for different models);  
one external AM loop antenna;  
one RS-1247/RS-1248 users guide;  
and one safety leaflet.  
AM loop  
antenna  
1-2-3 DIS  
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AUDIO SYSTEM  
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MEMORY  
TUNE  
FM  
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PAUS  
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PRESET  
TATION  
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TRACK REV  
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TRACK FWD  
REPEAT  
DIS  
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RS-1247/RS-1248  
main unit  
RS-1248 Speakers  
RS-1247 Speakers  
c h e c k f o r m o ist u r e  
Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on a cold day, it can also  
form on the inside of your audio system causing it to malfunction.  
If moisture forms inside the system it may not operate properly. In this case  
the best thing to do is to disconnect power to the unit and wait about 30  
minutes for the moisture to evaporate.  
c h o o sin g sy st e m l o c a t io n  
It is recommended to follow these guidelines when setting up your system:  
Choose a solid, level surface. Dont place on surfaces like carpet or foam rubber.  
Choose a location away from direct sunlight, radiator, air ducts and sources of heat.  
Avoid locations subject to moisture, mechanical vibration, shock or excessive dust.  
Ensure that the location is adequately ventillated, as it is essential to protect the  
unit from internal heat build-up.  
For optimal listening:  
Speakers should be placed at least three feet apart and facing the listener.  
Speakers should be placed away from the wall to avoid accentuated bass response.  
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c o n n e c t io n s  
sp e a k e r s  
If you have purchased our RS-1247, your speakers are identical. If youve  
selected our RS-1248, youd find that the physique of the speakers arent  
identical, but placing either one on the right and the other on the left wont  
matter.  
Though the speakers for the two models are different, their connections are  
very much the same. To connect a speaker wire either to the terminals of a  
speaker or the unit, follow these steps:  
1. At the back of a speaker or the unit, press and hold the black tab to open  
the (-) terminal, fit in the black speaker wire, release hold.  
2. Press and hold the red tab to open the (+) terminal, fit in the red speaker  
wire, release hold.  
3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 above for connecting to the speakers and the unit.  
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LEFT  
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+ & - Te rm in a ls a t t h e  
b a ck o f t h e u n it  
AN TEN N AS  
This unit comes with two antennas: an AM loop antenna and a FM T-type antenna.  
Use the same method of connecting speaker wires to hook the AM loop  
antenna.To get better reception, try placing it at various locations.  
AM Loop  
Antenna  
As for the FM T-type antenna, its already attached to the unit, simply extend it  
to the full length, then place it at various locations to get clearer reception.  
p o w e r su p p l y  
Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet, be sure to match the wide  
blade of the plug to the wide slot of the outlet. If the plug doesnt fit in, try  
plugging it the other way, be sure to plug it in completely.  
When the unit is off, the STANDBY light comes on showing that the unit is  
still plugged to power. To disconnect power completely, unplug the power  
cord at the AC power outlet, the STANDBY light goes off.  
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VACUUM  
FLUORESCENT  
DISPLAY  
CD PLAYER  
CONTROL BUTTONS  
CD COMPARTMENT  
TRAY  
1-2-3 DISC  
OPEN/CLOSE  
OPEN / CLOSE  
1-2-3 DISC  
FM STEREO  
INDICATOR  
DISC CHANGER  
AUDIO SYSTEM  
SHUFFLE  
STOP  
PLAY  
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PAUSE  
REPEAT  
POWER  
DIGITAL PLL  
SYNTHESIZED TUNER  
P OWER  
S TANDBY  
FM  
S TEREO  
PRESET EQ  
MUTLI FUNCTION FLUORESCENT DISPLAY  
FUNCTION  
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BAND SELECTOR  
FM STEREO  
P RES ET  
EQ  
PHONES  
TUNING  
S UP ER  
TUNE  
MEMORY  
BAS S  
DEMO  
PRESET  
STATION  
MEMORY/  
DEMO  
TUNING  
BUTTONS  
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STOP  
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STATIONS  
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PLAYBACK/ RECORD  
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TAPE  
SUPER  
BASS  
PLAYBACK  
RECORD  
P LAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
S TOP /EJ ECT  
PAUS E  
P LAY  
S TOP  
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CASSETTE  
TAPE DECKS  
Rem o te  
Se n so r  
VOLUME  
CONTROL  
FM STEREO  
BUTTON  
Ba n d  
Selector  
SOUND EFFECT  
(PRESET EQ)  
INDICATORS  
CASSETTE  
PLAYER  
CONTROL  
BUTTONS  
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pa n e l c o n t r o l s  
v a c u u m f l u o r e sc e n t d isp l a y  
The vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) shows the current status of the unit  
such as volume level, playing disc number, playing track number, selected  
play mode, radio frequency, selected Preset EQ, etc.  
Further explanation of the display messages will accompany the operational  
procedures of each function.  
Cd p l a y e r c o n t r o l b u t t o n s  
These control buttons are for CD player, they function only in CD mode.  
c d c o m pa r t m e n t t r a y  
This tray can store 3 CDs at any one time.  
1-2-3 Disc  
This buttons function is for rotating the disc tray to change discs with/  
without opening the CD Compartment Discs Tray.  
o p e n / c l o se  
This button is used for opening and closing the CD Compartment Tray.  
Fm st e r e o in d ic a t o r  
This indicator lights when receiving FM radio in stereo mode.  
p o w e r  
To turn on your RS-1247 or RS-1248, press this button. To switch your system  
to STANDBY mode, press again, the STANDBY indicator light comes on with  
display showing STBY.  
p r e se t e q  
You can press this button to toggle between 5 preset styles of sound effect  
(preset equalizers) modes. You have a selection between Jazz, Rock, Classical,  
Techno, and Flat.  
f u n c t io n  
Press this button to select the 3 functions: Cassette Player, CD Player, and Tuner.  
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pa n e l c o n t r o l s  
p h o n e s  
You can listen to your audio system through a set of headphones (not  
included). Take note, when a set of headphones is plugged into the system,  
sound output will divert from the speakers to your set of headphones.  
M e m o r y / DEM O  
In Tuner mode, use MEMORY to store up to 32 preset radio frequencies. In  
CD mode, use MEMORY to store up to 32 tracks. In Standby mode, press this  
button to enter display Demonstration mode.  
t u n in g b u t t o n s  
The TUNING + and TUNING - buttons can be used to change radio frequency,  
select preset stations or select memory locations during station preset.  
t u n e / p r e se t st a t io n s  
In Tuner mode, you can store up to 32 preset station frequencies in memory.  
SUPER BASS  
Select this function to enhance the bass sound effect of heavy-based sound.  
c a sse t t e t a p e d e c k s  
Your RS-1247 or RS-1248 is equipped with dual cassette tape decks: one for  
playback only and one for playback plus recording.  
c a sse t t e p l a y e r c o n t r o l b u t t o n s  
All cassette player operations such as Tape Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward,  
Record, and Tape Eject are at the front panel of the system.  
v o l u m e c o n t r o l  
Press + to increase sound level, press - to decrease sound level.  
f m st e r e o b u t t o n  
When the system is in Tuner mode and FM band, you can press this button  
and listen to FM radio in stereo mode.  
p r e se t e q (so u n d e f f e c t ) in d ic a t o r s  
When you press on the PRESET EQ button repeatedly the indicators light up  
one by one indicating your choice of the type of sound effect.  
b a n d se l e c t o r  
To choose either FM or AM radio band, press on this button to toggle  
between the two bands (make sure that the system is in Tuner mode).  
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u sin g t h e Tu n e r  
DIGITAL PLL  
SYNTHESIZED TUNER  
P OWER  
FM  
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DEMO  
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PHONES  
TUNING  
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TUNE  
MEMORY  
BAS S  
PRESET  
STATION  
Your systems tuner is very much similar to the usual ones that youd find  
in other audio systems. It too has tuning buttons, band selector for  
choosing between AM and FM radio stations, FM stereo button for stereo  
effects when listening to FM radio broadcast, plus a Memory button for  
storing your preset radio frequencies.  
Tu n e r o p e r a t io n s  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
If the system is not already turned on, press POWER to turn system on.  
Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the display shows Tuner.  
Press BAND SELECTOR to choose your desired radio band: AM or FM.  
For tuning to stations manually, press TUNE PRESET STATION once  
or twice so the display does not show PRESET.  
5.  
6.  
Now press either TUNING + or TUNING - to select a radio frequency.  
When listening to FM radio stations, press FM STEREO for receiving  
stereo broadcast.  
Pr e se t in g st a t io n s  
1.  
2.  
Press BAND SELECTOR to choose your desired radio band: AM or FM.  
If the display shows PRESET, press TUNE PRESET STATION once so that  
the display no longer shows PRESET.  
3.  
4.  
Press either TUNING + or TUNING - to choose a radio frequency.  
Press MEMORY to enter program mode, then press either TUNING + or  
TUNING - to select a memory location. The display flashes PRESET, press  
MEMORY within 5 seconds to set that frequency into the memory location.  
5.  
Repeat steps 1 to 4 in this section to set up to 32 stations into memory.  
Re c a l l in g Pr e se t in g st a t io n s  
1.  
2.  
Press TUNE PRESET STATION once or twice so the display shows Preset.  
Press either TUNING + or TUNING - to choose one of the preset stations.  
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u sin g t h e c d p l a y e r  
OPEN / CLOSE  
1-2-3 DISC  
DISC CHANGER  
AUDIO SYSTEM  
SHUFFLE  
STOP  
PLAY  
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PAUSE  
REPEAT  
l o a d in g d isc s  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Press POWER to turn on your RS-1247 or RS-1248.  
Press FUNCTION to select CD mode, the display shows CD.  
Press OPEN/CLOSE to slide out the CD Compartment Tray.  
Load one to three CD(s) onto the CD Compartment Tray.  
Press 1-2-3 DISC to rotate the tray and place the third disc onto the last  
vacant position, if so desired.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
Press OPEN/CLOSE to slide the tray back in to the unit.  
Press 1-2-3 DISC to select a disc to be played.  
The display shows “DSC 1” or DSC 2” or DSC 3” momentarily. When  
youve finished your disc selection the display shows “READ. After the  
system has finished reading the selected disc the display then shows the  
disc number, total number of tracks on that disc, and total track time of  
the disc.  
b a sic o p e r a t io n s  
1.  
2.  
3.  
If discs are not already loaded, follow the above section LOADING DISCS.  
To begin CD play mode, press PLAY/PAUSE.  
To pause disc play momentarily, press PLAY/PAUSE again. You can  
resume to normal disc play by pressing PLAY/PAUSE a third time.  
4.  
5.  
Return to the beginning of the current playing track by pressing  
To skip backwards to other previous tracks press repeatedly.  
Press for skipping forward to the beginning of the next track.  
To skip forward to the beginning of other tracks ahead of the current  
one, press  
To stop disc play completely, press STOP.  
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6.  
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u sin g t h e c d p l a y e r  
p r o g r a m m in g p l a y o r d e r  
Be sure that the system is in Stop mode prior to setting program play order.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
If discs are not already loaded, follow the section on LOADING DISCS.  
Press MEMORY to enter program mode.  
Press 1-2-3 DISC to select a disc.  
Press  
or  
to select a track to be placed in memory  
location 1 (next memory location number for continual programming).  
5.  
6.  
Press MEMORY to enter selection.  
Repeat steps 3 to 5 above to program into the other memory locations.  
You can program up to 32 tracks, when you do program 32 tracks,  
youll see the display showing “FULL” after programming the thirty-  
second track. (For display messages, refer to the DISPLAY MESSAGES  
section on page 21, ten pages ahead in this manual.)  
7.  
8.  
Press PLAY/PAUSE to start program play.  
To exit program mode, press STOP.  
r e c a l l in g a n d e d it in g p r o g r a m m e d p l a y o r d e r  
Again, be sure that the system is in Stop mode prior to recalling or editing  
programmed play order.  
TO RECALL A PROGRAM  
1.  
2.  
Press MEMORY to enter program mode.  
To scroll through and check the programmed sequence of tracks, press  
MEMORY repeatedly.  
3.  
4.  
To start program play, press PLAY/PAUSE.  
To exit program mode, press STOP.  
TO EDIT A PROGRAM  
1.  
2.  
Press MEMORY to enter program mode.  
Find the memory location by pressing MEMORY repeatedly for scrolling  
to the desired location.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Press  
or  
to select another track for replacing the existing one.  
Press MEMORY to enter selection.  
To replace other tracks, repeat steps 2 to 4.  
To start program play, press PLAY/PAUSE.  
To exit program mode, press STOP.  
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u sin g t h e c d p l a y e r  
p l a y in g a n d l o a d in g d isc s sim u l t a n e o u sl y  
Your 3 Disc Changer Audio System has one other feature that you simply  
cannot resist; while the system is playing a disc, you can open the CD  
compartment tray to unload the other 2 discs and re-load 2 new ones  
without interrupting the playing music.  
Lets say if youre playing disc 2 and you want to replace discs 1 and 3 with  
two other discs. All youd have to do is press OPEN/CLOSE once to slide out  
the CD compartment tray, unload the two discs you want to replace, reload  
one or two other discs, then press OPEN/CLOSE again to slide the tray back  
in, and its done! Now you can listen to the newly loaded discs 1 or 3, just  
press 1-2-3 DISC for rotating the tray to different discs.  
Sh u f f l e p l a y  
With this function the system plays the tracks out of its original recorded  
sequence and you have quite a few choices of how the tracks can be  
shuffled. You can:  
• Repeatedly shuffle play one disc,  
• Repeatedly shuffle play all loaded discs,  
• Shuffle play the tracks of all discs (playing each track only once) or  
• Shuffle play the tracks of one disc (playing each track only once).  
Take your pick and follow the steps to set the system playing the way you like.  
REPEATEDLY SHUFFLE PLAY WITHIN ONE DISC  
1.  
If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the section on  
LOADING DISCS.  
2.  
3.  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows “REPEAT 1 DISC.  
Press SHUFFLE and the display shows SHUFFLEand begins CD play  
automatically.  
REPEATEDLY SHUFFLE PLAY ALL DISCS  
1.  
If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the section on  
LOADING DISCS.  
2.  
3.  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows “REPEAT ALL DISCS.  
Press SHUFFLE and the display shows “SHUFFLEand begins CD play  
automatically.  
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SHUFFLE PLAY THE TRACKS OF ALL DISCS  
The difference between this mode and the previous one is that with the  
previous mode, the system continues playing the tracks of all loaded discs  
repeatedly and CD play mode wont end unless you press Stop. With this mode,  
it plays each track once for all loaded discs, after all tracks have been played,  
the system stops CD play mode. Follow the steps below to select this mode:  
1.  
If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the section on  
LOADING DISCS.  
2.  
3.  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows “ALL DISCS.  
Press SHUFFLE and the display shows “SHUFFLEand CD play begins  
automatically.  
SHUFFLE PLAY THE TRACKS OF ONE DISC  
To shuffle play within one disc only, make sure to load only one disc,  
otherwise the system will shuffle play all discs. To select this mode, follow  
the steps below:  
1.  
If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the section on  
LOADING DISCS.  
2.  
3.  
Press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows “REPEAT 1 DISC.  
Press SHUFFLE and the display shows “SHUFFLE” and CD play begins  
automatically.  
REp e a t p l a y  
With this function you can set the system playing one or some tracks over  
and over. You have the following choices:  
• Repeat play - one track,  
• Repeat play - one disc,  
• Repeat play - all discs,  
• Repeat play - program or  
• Repeat function off.  
Take your pick and follow the steps on the next page to set the system playing  
the way you like.  
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u sin g t h e c d p l a y e r  
REPEAT PLAY - ONE TRACK  
To repeat play any one particular track, follow step 5 in BASIC  
OPERATIONS page 10 to skip forward or backwards to that particular track,  
press PLAY/PAUSE, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows  
REPEAT 1. The system will play that track over and over until you press  
Stop to end CD play.  
REPEAT PLAY - ONE DISC  
To repeat play a particular disc, press 1-2-3 DISC for skipping to that  
particular disc, press PLAY/PAUSE, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the  
display shows “REPEAT 1 DISC. The system will play that disc over and over  
until you press Stop to end CD play.  
REPEAT PLAY - ALL DISCS  
To repeat play all loaded discs, press PLAY/PAUSE to start CD play, then  
press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows “REPEAT ALL DISCS. The  
system will play all loaded disc(s) over and over until you press Stop to end  
CD play.  
REPEAT PLAY - PROGRAM  
To repeat play a stored program, press MEMORY for entering program  
mode, press PLAY/PAUSE, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the display  
shows “REPEAT ALL DISCS. The system will play that program over and over  
until you press Stop to end CD play.  
REPEAT FUNCTION OFF  
You can turn the repeat function off by pressing REPEAT repeatedly until  
the display shows “ALL DISCS.  
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u sin g t h e c a sse t t e d e c k s  
Your RS-1247/RS-1248 audio system comes with dual cassette decks. With  
dual cassette decks you can play cassette tapes one after another. Tape deck  
1 can record and playback tapes, while tape deck 2 has only a playback  
function.  
When using cassette tape decks be sure to use the Function button for  
selecting Tape mode.  
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EL  
LEV  
INUO  
ORD  
REC  
ECO  
U
S
T
IC  
P
L
AY  
MA  
2
>
1
AUTO  
ONE  
NG  
RDI  
TA  
PE  
H
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DUB  
BI  
N
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UC  
TO  
2
>
1
1
TAPE  
PLAYBACK/ RECORD  
2
TAPE  
PLAYBACK  
RECORD  
P LAY  
REW  
F.FWD  
S TOP /EJ ECT  
PAUS E  
P LAY  
S TOP  
/
EJ ECT  
Lo a d in g c a sse t t e t a p e s  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Press POWER to turn on your RS-1247 or RS-1248.  
Press FUNCTION to select Tape mode, the display shows TAPE.  
Press STOP/EJECT at either one or both decks to open one or both doors.  
Insert a tape with its open edge facing downwards.  
To close a deck door, (for deck 1) lightly push on the top left corner of  
deck 1s door; (for deck 2) lightly push on the top right corner of deck  
2s door.  
b a sic o p e r a t io n s  
1.  
Check that your system is loaded with cassette tape(s) in deck 1 and/or  
deck 2. If tapes are not already loaded, follow the above section on  
LOADING CASSETTE TAPES.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
To begin tape play at deck 1, press PLAY at deck 1. Tape play at deck 2,  
press PLAY at deck 2.  
For deck 1, you can rewind or forward wind the tape to the desired  
position. To rewind, press REW. To wind forward, press F.FWD.  
For deck 1 you can also pause tape play temporarily by pressing PAUSE.  
Resume to normal tape play by pressing PAUSE again. Since deck 2 has  
no pause function, use the tape stop function instead by pressing  
STOP.  
5.  
For deck 1, stop tape play completely by pressing STOP.  
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Au t o m a t ic t a p e st o p  
When a cassette tape is engaged in a particular mode (except Pause mode)  
and reaches the end of the tape, the tape deck buttons automatically resume  
to the Off position.  
Du a l d e c k s t a p e p l a y  
Your system can be set to play deck 2 then deck 1 without (prolonged)  
playback discontinuance.  
1.  
Check that your system is loaded with cassette tapes in both deck 1 and  
deck 2. If tapes are not already loaded, follow the section on LOADING  
CASSETTE TAPES.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Press PLAY to start tape play at deck 2.  
Press PAUSE then PLAY at deck 1.  
At this point, deck 2 should be playing. Once deck 2 finishes, it  
automatically stops, then the system releases pause on deck 1 and starts  
playing the tape inside deck 1.  
r e c o r d in g s  
You have a choice of recording from various sources:  
• Recording from radio;  
• Recording from the CD player;  
• Recording from a cassette tape.  
RECORDING FROM RADIO  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Follow the steps on LOADING CASSETTE TAPES to load a completely  
blank or partially blank tape into deck 1.  
For partially blank tapes, use Rewind or F.Fwd (forward wind) for  
winding the tape to the desired starting point.  
Select Tuner mode by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until the display  
shows “TUNER.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Choose a radio station. Refer to page 9 on USING THE TUNER.  
Press RECORD to begin recording from radio.  
To pause temporarily, press PAUSE. Resume recording by pressing  
PAUSE again.  
7.  
To stop recording completely, press STOP/EJECT.  
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RECORDING FROM THE CD PLAYER  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Follow steps 1 and 2 of the previous section on RECORDING FROM  
RADIO.  
Select CD Player mode by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until the  
display shows “CD.  
Load one to three CDs into the CD compartment tray, press 1-2-3 DISC  
to select the desired disc, then press  
desired first track you want to record.  
or  
to select the  
4.  
Quicky press PLAY/PAUSE twice to pause CD, avoiding immediate CD  
play.  
5.  
6.  
At deck 1, press PAUSE then press RECORD.  
Now...get ready to release both pauses! Put a finger of one hand on  
the CD players PLAY/PAUSE and put a finger of the other hand on the  
deck 1s PAUSE. Press on both simultaneously to begin recording.  
RECORDING FROM A CASSETTE TAPE  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Follow steps 1 and 2 of the previous section on RECORDING FROM  
RADIO.  
Load the pre-recorded tape into deck 2 (this should be the tape that  
you want to record from).  
Select Tape mode by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until the display  
shows “TAPE.  
4.  
5.  
At deck 1, press PAUSE then press RECORD.  
To begin recording, press PLAY at deck 2 and the system automatically  
releases the Pause on deck 1.  
6.  
To put a pause in the recording, press PAUSE at deck 1. To resume  
recording, press PAUSE again.  
DON’T INFRINGE !  
This product should only be used for the purposes for which it is sold,  
that is, entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any attempts to use  
this product for which it is not intended is unlawful and therefore not  
condoned by Thomson Consumer Electronics.  
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in st a l l in g b a t t e r ie s  
The remote control must be inserted with 2  
AAA batteries prior use. Follow the steps  
below to ensure correct installation.  
1.  
2.  
Fit the tip of your index finger into A,  
slightly push the tab of the battery  
compartment lid towards direction B,  
lightly lift upwards to detach the lid.  
A
Before inserting the batteries, observe  
the polarities (that is, + and - ) of the  
batteries, then relate the polarities to the  
engraved diagram inside the battery  
compartment. Now insert the batteries.  
B
3.  
After installation of the batteries, replace and  
fit the lid to cover the batteries. Lightly push it  
close.You should hear a small CLICK” sound  
from the closing of the tab.  
S UP ER  
BAS S  
POWER  
TUNER  
CD  
TAPE  
r e m o t e c o n t r o l o p e r a t io n s  
E
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S
E
E
Q
R
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1.  
Press POWER to turn on system.  
2.  
To select one of the available modes: Tuner,  
CD or Tape, press TUNER or CD or TAPE.  
VOL  
VOL  
Note: The RECORD button on the  
M
E
T
U
remote control is inactive for this model.  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
3.  
4.  
To see a display demonstration of the  
system, press DEMO.  
To turn off system, press POWER again.  
TRACK  
STOP  
TRACK  
FOR SOUND EFFECT AND VOLUME ADJUSTMENTS  
1.  
Press SUPER BASS to enhance heavy-  
REPEAT DISC SKIP SHUFFLE  
based sound.  
RECORD  
DEMO  
SEEK  
2.  
To select one of the five preset sound  
effects, press PRESET EQ repeatedly to  
toggle between the five Preset EQ (Preset  
Equalizers): Jazz, Rock, Classical, Techno,  
Flat.  
PRESET TUNING  
3.  
4.  
Press MUTE to silence the sound output.  
Resume to normal by pressing MUTE  
again.  
Adjust the sound output level by pressing  
VOL + to increase or VOL - to decrease.  
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IF YOU SELECT TUNER:  
1. Search for a radio station automatically by  
pressing SEEK and the system searches for  
the next frequency with enough signal  
strength.  
2. To stop auto Seek, press either one of the  
S UP ER  
BAS S  
POWER  
TUNER  
TUNING arrows (  
or  
).  
3. Search for a radio station manually by  
pressing either one of the TUNING arrows  
CD  
TAPE  
(
or  
).  
4. Select a preset radio station frequency by  
pressing PRESET to enter Preset mode,  
press either one of the TUNING arrows (  
E
T
S
E
E
Q
R
P
or  
) to choose a preset memory location.  
VOL  
VOL  
IF YOU SELECT CD:  
M
E
T
U
1. Select a CD by pressing DISC SKIP repeatedly  
to toggle between and choose one of the  
loaded discs.  
PLAY  
PAUSE  
2. Press  
(PLAY) to start disc play from the  
beginning of track 1 of selected disc.  
TRACK  
STOP  
TRACK  
3. To skip forward or backward to the  
beginning of other tracks, press  
(TRACK) or  
(TRACK).  
REPEAT DISC SKIP SHUFFLE  
4. For fast search forward or backward  
within a playing track, press and hold  
RECORD  
DEMO  
SEEK  
either  
(TRACK) or  
(TRACK).  
Release hold on button when the fast  
search reaches your desired search place.  
PRESET TUNING  
5. You can pause disc play at any one point,  
just press PAUSE. Release pause by pressing  
(PLAY).  
6. To stop disc play, press STOP.  
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7. The Repeat function is for repeating disc or track play. Press REPEAT  
repeatedly to toggle between and select one of the modes: repeat one  
track, repeat one disc, repeat all loaded disc(s). During selection, be sure to  
look at the display to see the changing of modes, stop pressing when the  
display shows your desired mode.  
8. Choosing the Shuffle function will set the system playing tracks in a shuffled  
sequence. Press SHUFFLE once and the display shows SHUFFLE. Press  
SHUFFLE again for resuming to normal disc play. The functionality of  
Shuffle is also dependent on the selected Repeat mode. If the Repeat One  
Disc mode is selected, then tracks will be shuffle-played within that one disc,  
repeatedly. If the Repeat All Discs mode is selected, tracks of all discs will be  
shuffle-played, repeatedly. If the mode All Discs is selected, the system will  
shuffle-play all discs, play each track once, and returns to Stop mode.  
IF YOU SELECT TAPE:  
You will need to perform all Tape mode related operations at the front panel of  
the system. Remote control of Tape mode functions is not possible since the  
decks are not Logic Decks.  
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d isp l a y m e ssa g e s in c d m o d e  
The following are some of the messages you may see when the system is in CD  
mode. Refer to the descriptions below when you see a message on display.  
This message is displayed when:  
STBY  
OPEN  
CL  
the system is in Standby mode.  
the CD compartment tray is opening.  
the CD compartment tray is closing.  
the system is reading the content of a disc.  
READ  
MUTE  
the Mute function is activated. Also refer to page  
18, step 3 of section Fo r So u n d Effe ct a n d  
Vo lu m e Ad ju st m e n t s for a more detailed  
functional explanation.  
ERR  
the CD compartment tray is obstructed as it opens  
or closes. Press OPEN/CLOSE to re-open or re-close  
the CD compartment tray. This cancels the error.  
FULL  
CLR  
the systems (CD mode) track memory has reached  
its limit and cannot store any more tracks.  
you clear a stored program. In program mode,  
press and hold STOP for about 1 second, the  
display shows this message to indicate that the  
program is being cleared.  
EMP  
you try to select program play while no program  
has been stored in memory.  
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CLEANING THE EXTERIOR  
Prior to cleaning the exterior, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC  
power outlet. Wipe the exterior with a soft, clean, and slightly water-  
dampened cloth.  
CD CARE  
HANDLING CDS :  
Always handle CDs by their edges or hold it with your  
index finger in the hole and a thumb at one edge. Do not  
put your finger pads onto the signal (shiny) side of a disc.  
The label side of a disc should be left as is; should not  
affix any adhesive tapes or labels nor should there be any  
scratching or damage done to it.  
Never use any damaged (such as cracked or warped) discs  
as the system spins CDs at very high speed.  
CLEANING CDS :  
CDs need to be cleaned regularly because any dust or  
foreign particles may cause the system to output poor  
sound quality. To clean a CD, use a soft clean cloth to  
wipe the CD from the hole (at the center of the disc)  
outwards to the discs edge.  
If a CD is particularly dirty, wet a soft cloth in clean  
water, wring it out to rid the cloth of excess water, gently  
wipe away the dirt. Use another dry cloth to soak up  
remaining water droplets.  
Cleaning liquids other than clean water can damage a  
CD. Never use cleaning sprays, antistatic agents, benzene,  
thinner, nor any other volatile solvents to clean CDs.  
CD LENS CARE  
When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the system to output poor  
sound quality. To clean the lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner  
which can maintain the output sound quality of your system. For instructions  
on cleaning the CD lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens cleaner.  
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TAPE TYPE SELECTION  
In todays hypermarkets and stores there are 3 types of cassette tape  
available for sale: Type I, Type II, Type III. When you purchase new cassette  
tapes be sure to select Type I because both Type II and Type III are not  
suitable for use with this system and may cause poor sound quality.  
TAPE CARE  
STORING TAPES :  
High temperatures such as exposure to sunlight or  
storage in hot places may warp the tapes case or  
damage the tape itself.  
Always keep a cassette tape in its box when not in use.  
Keep cassette tapes away from magnets to avoid  
erasure by magnetic fields. For example, electric  
motors and electrical transformers are some of the  
objects that can erase the content of a cassette tape.  
CLEANING HEADS :  
The tape head is the part that plays the music on your  
tape. Since the tape head comes into contact with  
magnetic tapes the most, iron oxide particles from the  
tape builds up on the tape head. This build up can  
cause muffled playback sound, incomplete recordings,  
and may prevent automatic tape stop.  
You will need to clean the heads regularly, after every  
25 hours of use.  
To clean the heads, unplug the power cord from the  
power outlet, open the deck door, push down the  
PLAY button to expose the heads. Then use a head  
cleaner to clean the heads, capstan, and pinch wheel.  
After cleaning, allow about 30 minutes for the heads  
to dry prior use.  
From time to time, use a head demagnetizing cassette  
to demagnetize the head (available from most audio  
equipment stores).  
Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.  
Make sure no cleaning material is allowed to fall into  
the tape assembly.  
Clean these parts  
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Tr o u b l e sh o o t in g t ip s  
SYSTEM DOESNT TURN ON  
Check your power source, is the power plug fitted and plugged into the  
power outlet properly, are the batteries in the remote control fresh? If  
not, do make sure that the power plug is properly plugged in and that  
the batteries are replaced with fresh ones.  
Unplug the power cord from the power outlet for a moment, then plug it  
back in again.  
Is there power at that particular power outlet? Try plugging the system  
to another power outlet.  
NO SOUND  
Try adjusting the volume level.  
Are the speaker wires properly connected? If not, re-connect the  
speaker wires properly.  
Is the Mute function activated? If it is, try de-activating the Mute function.  
Make sure youve selected the correct mode: Tape, CD or Tuner.  
NO SOUND FROM ONE CHANNEL  
Is the connection of that channels (Left or Right) speaker wire proper?  
If its not or youre not certain whether if it is, do reconnect it.  
POOR RADIO RECEPTION  
Poor AM or FM reception? AM, adjust the AM loop antenna. FM, adjust  
the FM T-type antenna.  
Are there electrical appliances near the system (appliances such as hair  
dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights)? If there are, try turning  
them off.  
CD DOESNT PLAY  
Is there a disc loaded on the tray? If not, do load one.  
Is the discs label facing up? If it isnt, turn the disc over and try disc play  
again.  
Is the Pause mode activated? If yes, de-activate the mode.  
Is the CD function selected? If not, press FUNCTION repeatedly until  
CD” is displayed.  
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Tr o u b l e sh o o t in g t ip s  
CD SOUND SKIPS  
Is the CD dirty? If it is, clean it by following the instructions on page 22.  
Is the disc warped, scratched or cracked? If the disc is damaged in any way  
dont attempt to play that disc as it may cause damage to the CD lens.  
Is there shock or vibration affecting the system? If so, you should re-locate  
the system to some other firm, level and stable surface.  
DISTORTED OR NOISY RECORDINGS  
Are the tape heads dirty? If they are (or if youre not sure), follow the  
instructions on page 23 to clean the tape heads.  
Have the tape heads been magnetized? If yes (or if youre not sure),  
purchase a Head Demagnetizing Cassette which should be available from  
most audio equipment stores.  
REMOTE CONTROL WONT WORK  
Is the system plugged into a working AC outlet? Try plugging it into one  
that you know will work.  
Is the system on? Press POWER to turn system on.  
Have you selected the correct function when pressing on the buttons? For  
example, if the system is in CD mode and you try tuning to a particular  
radio frequency, the remote control is not going to look like its working.  
In such cases, press FUNCTION to select the correct function first, then  
press on the buttons.  
Are the batteries weak? Try replacing old batteries with some fresh ones.  
(Refer to page 18 for instructions on replacing batteries.)  
Are you pointing the remote control directly at the system while  
pressing the buttons? You should be, because the remote control  
sensor at the system is right next to the Preset EQ indicators at the  
right corner of the display.  
Are you too far from the system when using the remote control? The  
remote control sensor can only sense signals (from the remote control)  
within a limited distance. So move closer towards the system.  
Are there any obstacles between the remote control and the system? If  
there are, move all objects standing in the way between the remote  
control and the system.  
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In d e x  
A
P
Antennas 5  
Panel Controls 6, 7, 8  
Phones (jack) 8  
Automatic Tape Stop 16  
Playing and Loading CDs Simultaneously 12  
Power 7  
Power Supply 5  
B
Band Selector 8  
Preset EQ 7  
Programming Player Order 11  
C
R
Care & Maintenance 22, 23  
Cassette Player Control Buttons 8  
Cassette Tape Decks 8  
CD Care 22  
Recalling/Editing Programmed Play Order 11  
Recordings 16  
Remote Control Operations 18  
CD Compartment Tray 7  
CD Lens Care 22  
Repeat Play 13  
CD Player Control Buttons 7  
Check for Moisture 4  
Choosing System Location 4  
S
Service Information 2  
Shuffle Play 12  
Connections 5  
Sound Effect (Preset EQ) Indicators 8  
Speakers 5  
D
Super Bass 8  
Display Messages in CD Mode 21  
Dual Decks Tape Play 16  
T
F
Tape Care 23  
Tape Type Selection 23  
Troubleshootin Tips 24, 25  
Tune/Preset Stations 8  
Tuner Operations 9  
FM Stereo Button 8  
FM Stereo Indicator 7  
Function 7  
Tuning Buttons 8  
I
U
Installing Batteries (Remote Control) 18  
Unpack the System 4  
L
Using the Cassette Decks 15, 16  
Using the CD Player 10, 11, 12, 13, 14  
Using the Remote Control 18, 19, 20  
Loading Discs (CDs) 10  
Using the Tuner 9  
M
V
Memo 8  
O
Vacuum Fluorescent Display 7  
Volume Control 8  
Open/Close 7  
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u s w a r r a n t y  
What your w arranty covers:  
Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
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.)  
What w e w ill do:  
Provide you with a new or, at our option, a refurbished unit.  
The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original products  
warranty period.  
How to m ake a w arranty claim :  
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with  
the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.  
Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print  
your name and address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its  
equivalent to:  
Thom son Consum er Electronics, Inc.  
Product Exchange Center  
32B Spur Drive  
El Paso, Texas 79906  
Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the  
warranty.  
Insure your shipment in case of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of  
damage or loss.  
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.  
What your w arranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction. (Your Owners Manual provides information regarding  
operating instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)  
Installation and set-up service adjustments.  
Batteries.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.  
Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.  
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Product Registration:  
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will  
make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not  
required for warranty coverage.  
How state law relates to this w arranty:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary  
from state to state.  
If you purchased your product outside the USA:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
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Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift  
recipient that if any manufacturing 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 ________________________________________________________  
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206  
Model RS-1247/RS-1248  
55005530 (E Rev. 0)  
98-47 TAHK dn  
© 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Printed in Hong Kong  
Marque(s) Déposée(s)  
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