RCA Car Stereo System RS2654 User Guide

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u s e r  
m a n u a l  
IMPORTADOR  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.  
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc  
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
EXPORTER  
Thomson Inc.  
P. O . B o x 1976  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
© 2006 Thomson Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)  
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)  
RS2654  
Printed In China / Impreso en China  
5629 9620 (EN/F)  
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.  
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Important Information  
Table of Contents  
Play and Pause Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
FCC Information  
Safety Precautions  
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any  
repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a  
trained technician.  
Important Battery Information  
EN  
Notes on Simple mp3 Playback . . . . . . . . . .9  
Play and Load Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Selecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Selecting Folders (mp3/WMA CDs Only) . . . .10  
Searching Through a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Setting Up a CD Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Playing a Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Displaying the Program List . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Edit Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Deleting Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
mp3/WMA Playback Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
• 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  
batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries.  
Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to  
provincial and local regulations.  
Important Information  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.  
• Do not use your System immediately after transporting  
it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensation  
may cause the system to malfunction.  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Using the FM and Am Antennas . . . . . . . . .2  
Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the following  
circumstances:  
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and abnormally  
hot places.  
- if mixed with a different battery type,  
- if inserted incorrectly,  
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid  
enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained  
technician for inspection.  
- if all batteries are not replaced at the same time,  
- if disposed of in fire, or  
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music  
on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the  
cartridge and stylus of a record player. Although this  
product incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely  
safe when operated according to directions.  
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use  
damaged, warped, or cracked discs.  
- if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended  
to be recharged.  
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Auto Preset Programming (FM only) . . . . . . .13  
Manually Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Headset Safety  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
• Do not play your headset at high volume. Hearing  
experts warn against extended high-volume play.  
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce volume  
or discontinue use.  
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Showing Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Activating the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Adjusting the Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside  
the disc compartment. To keep dust from collecting on  
the pick-up lens, do not leave the compartment 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.  
You should use with extreme caution or temporarily  
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even  
if your headset is an open-air designed to let you to  
hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high  
that you are unable to hear what is around you.  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .14  
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or  
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as  
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Sound Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Creating Custom Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Don’t Infringe  
• Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient  
ventilation .  
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.  
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the  
ventilation opening with items, such as newspaper,table-  
cloths,curtains,etc.  
• No naked flame sources,such as lighted candles,should  
be placed on the apparatus.  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Important CD and mp3 Information . . . . . . . .8  
Notes on CD-R/RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Notes on mp3 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . . .16  
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental  
aspects of battery disposal.  
• Main plug is used as the disconnet device, it shall  
remain operable and should not be obstructed during  
intended use. To be completely disconnected the  
apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of the  
apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket  
outlet completely.  
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Getting Started  
General Controls  
DIMMER / DEMO - Turns the feature  
demonstration on or off in standby mode; adjusts  
display brightness.  
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; turns on/ off  
timer.  
CLOCK - Enters clock setting mode; shows clock  
time.  
Connecting the Speakers  
Each speaker has a black (negative) / red  
(positive) wire and a black (negative) / purple  
(positive) wire. When connecting the speakers,  
match the red / purple wires to the red / purple  
jacks and the black wires to the black jacks.  
Unpacking the system  
You should have the following:  
• one main unit (with 2 main speakers);  
• one remote control;  
• one AM loop antenna;  
• one user’s guide;  
Main Unit  
EN  
EN  
• one safety leaflet;  
• Owner registration Card.  
PRESET EQ - Selects among different EQ modes.  
Speaker Wire Connection  
DIGITAL TUNING  
(SKIP FORWARD) - In CD  
mode - Goes to the next CD track; selects the next  
program location.  
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency; selects  
the next preset station.  
Back View  
In Clock or Timer mode - Increases hour and  
minute digit.  
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  
DIGITAL TUNING  
(SKIP BACKWARD) - In  
speaker wires at all connection points.  
ends of the  
CD mode - Goes to the previous CD track; selects  
the previous program location.  
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency;  
selects the previous preset station.  
In Clock or Timer mode - Decreases hour and  
minute digit.  
Installation  
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings  
1
3
shown below free from other surfaces:  
ON/STANDBY - Turns power on or off (STANDBY  
mode).  
PROG•SET - Enters program mode for CD and  
Tuner.  
Front View  
4 inches  
4 inches  
In Clock and Timer setting modes - Applies new  
settings for Clock and Timer modes.  
BAND/AUTO PROG - In Tuner mode - Changes  
among tuner bands. Enters auto preset program  
in FM mode.  
2
Tips:  
4 inches  
In STANDBY mode, press ON/STANDBY to  
turn the system on in the previously used  
mode. Press CD, TUNER, or AUX (Remote  
only) to select the corresponding mode. Look  
at the display icons to identify the current  
mode.  
1. FM Pigtail Antenna.  
2. Subwoofer / Main Speaker Jacks.  
3. AM Loop antenna Jacks.  
PLAY / PAUSE - In CD mode - Plays and  
pauses CD.  
TUNE•PRESET  
- In CD mode - Stops CD  
playback.  
In simple mp3/WMA mode - Returns to the first  
track on the current disc.  
Using the FM and AM Antennas  
Side View  
4 inches  
In Tuner mode - Sets tune or preset mode.  
BASS BOOST - Turns BASS BOOST on or off.  
REPEAT - Selects among repeat modes.  
VOLUME CONTROL - Adjusts volume.  
Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to  
make sure both the FM and AM antennas are  
positioned properly. Uncoil the FM antenna at  
the back of the unit, making sure it is fully  
extended (you may even want to tape it to the  
wall behind the unit if possible. The higher the  
better.) You’ll also need to connect the AM  
antenna loop to the back of the unit if you listen  
to AM stations. Rotate the AM loop antenna for  
better reception.  
GAME •mp3• L / R / AUX IN - Jack for auxiliary  
connection.  
2
inches  
PHONES  
- Jack for connecting headphones  
OPEN•CLOSE - Opens or closes the disc tray.  
DISC SKIP - Skips to the next CD in the tray  
SOURCE - Selects among CD player, tuner and  
AUX.  
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General Controls  
Display  
PREV  
/REV  
In CD mode - Skips  
Remote Control  
EN  
EN  
backwards to the previous CD track;  
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.  
OPEN/CLOSE — Opens and closes CD disc tray.  
STOP — Stops playing CD.  
SO URCE  
TUN ER  
TAPE  
CD  
AUX  
B.BO O ST  
REPEAT — Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs.  
E Q  
DEMO /  
DIMMER  
MUTE  
— Mutes sound.  
SHUFFLE  
— Turns on/off random playback.  
VO L  
FM ST. - Switches between FM stereo and mono.  
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD.  
SHUFFLE - Random playback is activated in CD  
mode.  
REPEAT 1 / REPEAT 1 DISC / REPEAT ALL DISC /  
ALL DISC - In CD mode, indicates the repeat  
option that is activated.  
PREV  
REV  
INTRO - Turns INTRO mode on or off to play the  
first 10 seconds of each track.  
FW D  
VO L  
DN•FOLDER/PRESET•UP  
In Simple  
mp3/WMA mode - Goes to the next and previous  
folder.  
In Tuner mode - Selects next/ previous preset  
station.  
REPEAT 1 - Repeats track.  
O PEN / CLO SE  
REPEAT  
STO P  
REPEAT 1 DISC - Repeats current disc.  
REPEAT ALL DISC - Repeats all discs.  
ALL DISC - Plays all discs once.  
DISC STATUS DISPLAY 1,2,3,4,5 - The  
corresponding disc icon lights to show which disc  
compartment is loaded. The current playing disc  
will flash.  
FM ST.  
DISC SKIP  
IN TRO  
SLEEP - Selects the time interval in minutes  
before the unit turns off.  
INTRO - In CD mode, intro is activated so the first  
10 seconds of each track will be played.  
- Timer is activated.  
DN • FO LDER• UP  
PRESET  
SLEEP  
/
FM / AM - Radio band in tuner mode.  
AM / PM - AM and PM time indicator.  
PROG - Program mode.  
ST - In FM tuner mode, indicates stereo sound is  
selected.  
CD / TUNER / AUX - Indicates which mode the  
unit is currently at.  
BASS - Bass boost is activated.  
Installing Batteries  
The remote control must be inserted with 2  
“AAA” or “R3” or “UM 4” batteries prior to use.  
Follow the steps below to ensure correct  
installation.  
— Turns power on or off from STANDBY  
mode.  
CD — Selects CD player.  
1. Open the battery compartment door (located  
at the back of the remote control) by sliding  
the cover out.  
TUNER — Selects tuner and changes radio band  
in Tuner mode.  
AUX — Selects Aux; turns the system on.  
EQ — Selects equalizer presets.  
B. BOOST — Turns Bass Boost on or off.  
DIMMER / DEMO —Turns the feature  
demonstration on or off in standby mode; adjusts  
display brightness.  
- Sleep function is activated.  
2. Before inserting the batteries, observe the  
polarities (that is, + and -) of the battery then  
relate the polarities to the engraved diagram  
inside the battery compartment. Now insert  
the batteries.  
3. After installation of the batteries, place the lit  
to cover the batteries. Lightly push it closed  
with a snap  
mp3 / WMA - Current disc is an mp3/WMA disc.  
MHz / kHz - Radio frequency unit in tuner mode.  
- Currently in playback mode.  
II - Currently in pause mode.  
VOL+ or VOL- — Increases / decreases volume.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
NEXT /FWD  
— Plays and pauses current CD.  
In CD mode - Skips  
forward to the next CD track; In Tuner mode -  
Tunes up radio frequency.  
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Settings  
Settings  
4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time)  
with clock time flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3  
for timer off time setting.  
Adjust Sleep Time  
Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time  
is displayed to change sleep time.  
Showing Demonstration  
Sleep Mode  
You can select the time interval in minutes before  
the unit turns off automatically.  
Press SLEEP to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45,  
30, 15 and 5 minutes.  
EN  
EN  
Press DIMMER / DEMO to turn on/off  
demonstration in standby mode. The  
demonstration scrolls through all display  
operations.  
5. Press TIMER to select source. Press DIGITAL  
TUNING  
or  
to select between CD /  
TUNER .  
Note:  
The  
icon lights on the display when sleep  
6. Press TIMER to set volume. Adjust VOLUME  
CONTROL to select desired volume level.  
7. Press PROG•SET to save settings.  
mode is activated.  
Sleep is automatically de-activated when  
the unit is turned off.  
Setting the Clock  
1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes  
Press STOP  
to quit setting.  
View Remaining Sleep Time  
When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to  
view remaining sleep time.  
on the display.  
The timer is automatically activated once timer  
setting is saved.  
2. Press DIGITAL TUNING  
or  
to set the  
hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute  
digits.  
3. Press DIGITAL TUNING  
or  
to set the  
Activating the Timer  
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the alarm.  
minute.  
4. Press PROG•SET to save settings or STOP  
The timer icon  
activated.  
is displayed when timer is  
to quit setting.  
Sound Features  
Note:  
Adjusting the Display Brightness  
1. Press and hold DIMMER/DEMO for more than  
Volume Control  
Press VOLUME CONTROL  
Using Preset Equalizer Curves  
When system is ON, you can press CLOCK  
to display the current time for about 2  
seconds.  
Press EQ to toggle among FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ,  
CLASS and CUSTOM. The display shows your  
selection briefly.  
2 seconds.  
or  
on the main  
2. While the current dimmer level is displayed,  
press and release DIMMER/DEMO repeatedly  
to select the desired level (DIMM 1 - 3).  
unit or press VOL  
or  
on the remote  
control to adjust volume level. The bars on the  
volume display increases and decreases to show  
the change in volume level.  
Creating a Custom Curve  
Setting the Timer  
1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON and clock  
hour flashes on the display ( ON - timer on  
time ).  
1. Press EQ to select CUSTOM mode.  
2. While CUSTOM is displayed, press DIGITAL  
Bass Boost  
TUNING  
or  
to cycle among  
Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the  
bass frequency. The BASS icon lights on the  
display when it is activated.  
displayed bass- and treble - range levels.  
3. While BAS or TRE is displayed, adjust  
VOLUME CONTROL to set the associated gain  
between -10 - +10.  
2. For setting time, press DIGITAL TUNING  
or  
to set the hour and then press TIMER  
to shift to minute digits.  
3. Press DIGITAL TUNING  
the minute.  
or  
to set  
Muting Audio  
Press  
MUTE on the remote to cut the sound.  
(Remote Only)  
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CD Player  
CD Player  
Important CD and mp3/WMA  
Information  
Loading Discs  
Play and Pause Discs  
EN  
EN  
Notes on mp3/WMA Disc:  
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or  
CD on the remote control to select CD mode.  
2. Press OPEN•CLOSE to open the disc  
compartment.  
3. Insert up to 5 discs with label face up.  
4. Press OPEN•CLOSE again to close the disc  
compartment.  
The occupied disc tray icons lights on the DISC  
STATUS DISPLAY and the current disc number  
shows on the display.  
If the disc is a mp3 / WMA CD, the respective mp3  
and WMA icon lights on the display.  
Press PLAY/PAUSE  
in stop mode to  
begin playback.  
Use .mp3 as the extension when converting  
audio files into mp3 for saving onto  
CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e.g. Abc08.mp3.  
Do not use any other extension e.g. .doc,  
.pdf.  
• Do not use the .mp3 extension for other  
text or non-audio data files as this may  
result in serious malfunction and harmful  
noise interference.  
• For better quality in mp3/WMA disc  
playback, the CD quality should be  
recorded 128kbps or above.  
Disc data size > 650MB is not  
recommended.  
Total files and folders in the disc should  
not exceed 250, it also depends on the  
length of the file/folder names.  
For mixed mode discs, only one mode will  
be selected for playback depending on the  
recording format.  
To ensure good performance, wait until  
the disc changer completely reads the disc  
before proceeding.  
mp3 files in CD ROM EXTRA format disc  
cannot be recognized.  
Press PLAY/PAUSE  
during playback to  
CD-R / RW  
This unit is compatible with  
pause disc. Press again to resume.  
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for  
playback.  
Play and load simultaneously by:  
1. Press OPEN•CLOSE to open the disc tray  
while a CD is playing.  
2. Load/change discs for available trays.  
3. Press OPEN•CLOSE again to close the tray.  
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:  
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.  
Attention:  
• 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.  
Note:  
Do not push to force closing of the tray  
during CD playback or tray opening.  
Be sure to remove all discs from the disc  
compartment before moving or transporting  
the unit!  
Stop Playback  
During playback, press STOP  
Notes on Simple mp3/WMA  
Playback:  
to stop playback.  
This unit is compatible with simple  
mp3/WMA discs. Text information can be  
show (e.g. ID3 tags).  
It is strongly recommended that you use  
a single folder structure for simple  
mp3/WMA discs. If there are more than  
only layer of folders, the tracks may be  
rearranged.  
Tips:  
In stop mode for mp3 and WMA CDs, press  
STOP  
to return to the first track of  
the current disc. The total number of  
tracks on the current disc is displayed (TT).  
The first 100 folders from the first 8  
folder levels can be read on this unit.  
The unit reads the first 412 files from  
each discs and the first 255 files in each  
folder.  
Tips:  
During disc playback, press DIMMER/DEMO  
repeatedly to show remaining track time and  
remaining total disc time.  
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CD Player  
CD Player  
Playing a Program List  
Selecting a Disc  
Press DISC SKIP to skip discs.  
Repeat  
Setting Up a CD Program  
EN  
EN  
While in PROGRAM mode , press PLAY/PAUSE  
If you are not currently in program mode, press  
PROG•SET to enter program mode before  
.
Press REPEAT on the remote control to repeat  
the current track (REPEAT 1), current disc (REPEAT  
1 DISC) , all discs (REPEAT ALL DISC), or turn  
repeat mode off (ALL DISC).  
Selecting Folders (mp3 / WMA CDs  
Only)  
Tips:  
pressing PLAY/PAUSE  
.
You can create a program of up to 32 tracks.  
In stop mode,  
Display Program List  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press  
PROG•SET to enter PROGRAM mode.  
2. Press PROG•SET repeatedly to view each track  
Random Playback  
Press FOLDER/PRESET  
previous folder.  
to go to the  
to go to the  
Press  
on the remote control to turn on/off  
Press FOLDER/PRESET  
next folder.  
random playback. The SHUFFLE icon is displayed  
when it is activated.  
All the tracks on one disc will be shuffled and  
played once before shuffling and playing tracks  
from the next disc.  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press  
PROG•SET to enter program mode. The  
system displays the next available program  
number (-- -- P:01).  
2. Press DISC SKIP to select disc. Refer to the  
DISC STATUS DISPLAY to see the disc that is  
selected.  
assignment in the program list.  
The folder number (TF) shows briefly then the  
total number of tracks (TT) is displayed.  
Edit Program List  
Searching Through a CD  
1. Follow “Display Program List” steps until the  
location to be edited is displayed.  
2. Repeat steps 2 to 4 under “Setting Up a CD  
Program “ to edit the track to store into  
memory.  
Press SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP  
Note:  
FORWARD  
next track.  
to skip to the previous or  
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP  
FORWARD  
to select the track to enter  
The first 99 tracks of each disc will be  
shuffled and played once before any of  
them is repeated.  
Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP  
into memory.  
FORWARD  
while it is playing.  
to search through a CD  
4. Press PROG•SET to save your settings.  
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to store more tracks into  
program memory.  
Deleting Program List  
While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP  
for 3 seconds. They system displays the message  
CLEAR.  
Sampling Tracks  
Press INTRO on the remote control to play the  
first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc,  
all discs in the tray, or turn intro mode off.  
INTRO is displayed when sampling is activated.  
Tips:  
Note:  
Random playback can be activated  
simultaneously with repeat 1 disc (randomly  
play tracks from one disc repeatedly) or  
repeat all discs (randomly play tracks from  
all discs repeatedly).  
Only the first 99 tracks from each disc can  
be programmed.  
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CD Player  
Radio  
mp3/WMA Playback Sequence  
Selecting Tuner Band  
Auto Preset Programming  
(FM only)  
EN  
EN  
Refer to the diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure.  
1. Press SOURCE on the main unit or TUNER on  
the remote control to enter Tuner mode.  
2. Press BAND / AUTO PROG on the main unit  
or TUNER on the remote control to select  
between FM or AM Radio band.  
Songs are played before playing songs placed in folders at each level.  
Press and hold the BAND / AUTO PROG 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.  
LEVEL 1  
LEVEL 2  
LEVEL 3  
LEVEL 4  
A
B
3
4
5
Folder 1.1  
Song 1.1.1  
Song 1.1.2  
Song 1.1.3  
Folder 1  
Tips:  
Your audio system has 32 preset stations.  
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F
D
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7
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Song 1.2.1.1  
Song 1.2.1.2  
Song 1.2.1.3  
Folder 1.2.1  
Folder 1.2  
Folder 2.1  
Manually Setting Presets  
1. Press the TUNE•PRESET button to enter TUNE  
mode.  
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2. Press DIGITAL TUNING  
or  
to access  
Tuning to a Station  
Press DIGITAL TUNING  
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Song 2.1.1  
Song 2.1.2  
Folder 2  
the desired frequency.  
3. Press the PROG•SET button once.  
4. The most recently accessed program location  
will be displayed.  
5. If a different program location is preferred,  
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or  
to select  
frequencies.  
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10  
Song 2.2  
Song 2.3  
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press DIGITAL TUNING  
or  
on the  
to  
Using Presets  
The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode.  
main unit or FOLDER/PRESET  
or  
G
move to the desired preset number (1-32).  
6. Press PROG•SET to store the selected  
frequency at that preset.  
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Song 3.1  
Song 3.2  
Folder 3  
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.  
Press TUNE•PRESET to toggle TUNE and  
PRESET mode.  
Press DIGITAL TUNING  
or  
on the  
or to  
1
2
Song 4  
Song 5  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
main system or FOLDER/PRESET  
access the previous or next preset station.  
The display first shows the preset program  
number and after a few seconds, the  
Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and  
stereo mode. (Remote Only) “ST” is displayed in  
stereo mode.  
frequency will be displayed. (FMPR:01 is FM  
preset 1)  
Note:  
Folder playback sequence is indicated by the letters A to G.  
Song playback sequence is indicated by the numbers (1 to 15) in front of the song name.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Maintenance  
Disconnect the audio system from the power  
source before performing any maintenance.  
CD Lens Care  
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EN  
Problem Solution  
Problem Solution  
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.  
System will  
not turn  
on  
Check power cord for a secure  
connection.  
Unplug the unit for a moment,  
and then plug into power  
source again.  
CD sound  
skips  
Clean the disc.  
Cleaning  
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust  
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.  
cloth.  
Check the outlet by plugging in  
another device.  
CD Player  
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It  
Technical Specification  
Power supply: 120V~60Hz  
Dimensions ( H x W x D inches):  
Unit size - 12.3 x 12 x 15.9  
Speaker - 13 x 9.4 x 8.1  
must be opened by only a qualified technician.  
No sound  
Increase the volume setting.  
Check connection to speakers.  
Check that you have selected  
the appropriate function: CD,  
Tuner.  
Handling CDs  
CD button  
will not  
Switch to another function  
(Tuner) and then back to CD.  
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  
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 5kHz  
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.  
Make sure mute is off.  
Make sure headphones are not  
plugged in.  
respond, or  
does not  
change  
discs when  
you press  
DISC SKIP  
Poor radio  
reception  
Check antenna connection.  
Move antenna.  
Turn off nearby electrical  
appliances, such as hair dryer,  
vacuum cleaner, microwave,  
fluorescent lights.  
Cleaning CDs  
Remote  
control  
does not  
work  
Check that the batteries are  
properly installed.  
Replace weak batteries.  
Check the system is plugged  
into power source.  
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 perimeter.  
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  
CD does  
not play  
Check that CD is in the tray.  
Check that CD label is facing  
up.  
Point the remote directly at  
the system’s front panel.  
Move closer to the system.  
Remove any obstacles  
between the remote and the  
system.  
Check that PAUSE mode is not  
on.  
Check that CD function is  
selected.  
Use CD lens cleaner.  
Clean the disc.  
Try another CD.  
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Limited Warranty (Canada)  
Limited Warranty (Canada)  
What your warranty covers:  
Limitation of Warranty:  
EN  
EN  
Defects in materials or workmanship.  
• 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.  
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 Provincial Laws relates to warranty:  
How you get service:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights which are in addition to statutory warranties that may  
vary from Province to Province.  
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.  
If you purchased your unit outside Canada:  
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
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.  
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by  
this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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 commercial 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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