RCA Cassette Player RP 1880 User Guide

St o r in g Ra d io St a t io n s in M e m o r y  
You can store 20 stations (10 AM and 10 FM) in memory by using the PRESET/  
m in i AM / FM  
St e r e o w it h  
Be f o r e y o u b e g in  
Ca r e a n d M a in t e n a n c e  
STORE and RECALL/SET buttons. These are called preset radio stations. To store  
Cl e a n in g t h e Ex t e r io r  
1. Make sure the radio is on by pressing RADIO ON/OFF, the display lights.  
2. Select the desired band (AM or FM) by pressing BAND.  
Turn unit off before cleaning the exterior with a soft dust cloth.  
c a sse t t e p l a y e r  
3. Select the station you want to preset (store in memory) by using the  
TUNING + and — buttons.  
Ta p e Ca r e  
Belt clip  
Dont expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures may  
4. Press PRESET/STORE button (MEMO for memory flashes in display for  
approximately 5 seconds). You must complete steps 5 and 6 within this 5-  
second time period while MEMO is flashing in the display.  
warp the shell or damage the tape itself.  
Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.  
OPEN  
Cassette tapes can be erased by magnetic fields produced by magnets,  
electric motors, electrical transformers, and other devices. Keep tapes away  
from magnets and magnetic fields.  
Battery compartment  
door  
5. Press the RECALL/SET button to select the preset channel location. The first  
time you press the button, CH 1 (channel 1) is selected and appears in the  
display. Each time you press the button, you advance one channel.  
6. Press PRESET/STORE button to store the station as a preset station (MEMO  
disappears from the display when the station has been successfully stored).  
The station you selected in step 3 is now stored in the preset CH number  
shown in the display.  
Cl e a n in g t h e Ta pe H e a d s  
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the parts that come  
in contact with the tape. These deposits can cause incomplete erasure, muffled  
playback sound, and might prevent automatic stop.  
Ba t t e r y Po w e r  
This unit is powered by 2 “AA” size alkaline batteries. Open the battery  
compartment door on the back of the unit by pressing down and sliding the  
door in the direction of the arrow. Insert batteries as shown on the unit.  
Make sure the unit is turned off and allow 30 minutes drying time when using a  
liquid cleaner. To clean a cassette tape, open the compartment door, push the  
PLAY button and gently clean the heads, capstan, and pinch wheel with a head  
cleaner.  
No t e : Storing a station in memory automatically erases the station that was  
previously stored in that memory location (preset location).  
Ba t t e rie s Do n ' t La st Fo re ve r  
If you're not going to use your mini stereo/cassette player for more than a  
month, be sure to remove the batteries, or they might leak and cause you  
all kinds of problems.  
l ist e n in g t o a p r e se t st a t io n  
1. Make sure the radio is on by pressing RADIO ON/OFF.  
2. Select the desired band (AM or FM) by pressing BAND.  
Clean heads after every 25  
hours of use.  
Th e Cl ip  
Demagnetize the head  
occasionally with a head  
demagnetizing cassette  
(available from many  
audio equipment stores).  
3. Press and release the RECALL/SET button until the desired preset station  
appears in the display.  
The clip enables you to carry your mini stereo on a belt. This belt clip can be  
removed by lifting up the lock key while simultaneously pushing it in the  
direction of the arrow.  
Clean these parts  
No t e : Preset stations will remain in memory for about 30 minutes when  
replacing batteries. If you have removed the batteries for more than 30  
minutes, you may need to store stations in memory again.  
H e a d p h o n e s  
You must plug the headphones into the PHONES jack on the side of the unit to  
hear the radio or cassette tape. Turn the volume down before you put on the  
headphones and increase the volume to desired level after they are in place.  
Never use any metal  
objects on or near the  
tape heads.  
RP-18 8 0  
Do not allow any  
cleaning material to fall  
into the tape assembly.  
m a x im iz in g a m r e c e p t io n  
For best AM reception, place the unit in a vertical position (with the volume  
knob and headphone jack facing up) when listening to AM stations.  
Maximum AM station reception can also be obtained by laying the unit on  
its back with the belt clip resting on a table or the floor.  
Ge n e r a l Co n t r o l s  
Quit Slacking  
A
A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause  
scratches on the tape, or worse yet, the tape  
Vo l u m e  
Usin g t h e c a sse t t e Ta p e Pl a y e r  
To adjust the sound level, turn the VOLUME control on the side of the unit.  
could break. If you notice some slack in the tape,  
use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it.  
BASS BO O ST  
Turn BASS BOOST (on the side of the unit) ON for enhanced bass effect. Turn  
BASS BOOST to OFF position for normal bass sound.  
FCC IN FO RM ATIO N  
REV. MODE  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device  
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
Lim it e d Wa r r a n t y  
QUICK REVERSE  
F FWD  
REW  
DIR  
STOP  
What your w arranty covers:  
PLAY  
Usin g t h e Ra d i o  
Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
One year.  
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by  
Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the users authority to operate this product.  
TUNING + and —  
buttons  
(The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.)  
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used  
properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception.  
What w e w ill do:  
Display  
Th e Bu t t o n s  
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.  
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can  
determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
BAND  
button  
The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original products warranty  
period.  
DIR  
Shows you the direction the tape is playing.  
Press and lock to advance tape forward.  
Press and lock to play a tape.  
RADIO  
ON/OFF  
button  
F FWD  
How to m ake a w arranty claim :  
Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is  
“receiving” the interference).  
PLAY  
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the  
product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.  
QUICK REVERSE  
REV. MODE  
REV. MODE  
Press to change tape direction.  
Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.  
D IG ITA L T U N IN G  
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:  
RADIO  
BAND  
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an  
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal  
Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and  
Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S.  
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-  
00345-4 when ordering copies.  
Select to play both sides of the tape continuously.  
ON/OFF  
When started from Side A, unit plays back both sides of  
the tape and stops. When started from Side B, the unit  
stops after Side B is finished playing.  
Thom son Consum er Electronics, Inc.  
Product Exchange Center  
32 Spur Drive  
RECALL/SET  
PRESET/STORE  
UNING  
PRESET/STORE  
button  
RECALL/SET  
button  
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REW  
Press and lock to advance tape backward.  
Press to stop PLAY, F FWD, or REW.  
Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the  
warranty.  
STOP  
H e a d se t Sa f e t y  
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.  
Do n o t p la y yo u r h e a d se t a t a h ig h vo lu m e . Hearing experts advise against  
continuous extended play.  
Pl a y in g a c a sse t t e t a p e  
1. Open the tape deck door by using the indexes on the side of the door and  
Press the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the radio on. The last band and  
radio station frequency selected appear in the display.  
What your w arranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction. (Your Owners Manual pr ovides information regarding operating  
instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)  
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.  
pulling the door open.  
To choose between AM and FM radio bands, press the BAND button. The  
last station and band selected appear in the display.  
You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially  
hazardous situations.  
Installation and set-up service adjustments.  
Batteries.  
2. Insert a tape with the exposed tape facing toward the top of the unit.  
3. Press REW or F FWD to move tape to the desired starting point.  
3. Press and lock the PLAY button on the top of the unit.  
Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds,  
don't turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.  
Note: ST appears in the display when you are receiving a station broadcasting  
in FM Stereo. The FM radio station must be transmitting in stereo for you to  
receive the broadcast in stereo. AM stations are received in mono only and ST  
does not appear in display.  
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.  
Important: The cassette tape wont play if the radio is on.  
To change the radio station one channel at a time, press and release the  
TUNING + and — buttons to advance up and down the scale.  
Product Registration:  
Usin g Au t o Re v e r se / Co n t in u o u s Pl a y  
To continuously play both sides of the tape, set the REV MODE switch to  
To play each side of the tape once, set the REV MODE switch to  
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.  
Au t o m a t ic St a t io n Se e k  
How state law relates to this w arranty:  
The Seek feature automatically searches up and down the scale for the next  
station with a strong signal. Pressing and holding TUNING + or TUNING – for  
approximately 1 second causes the unit to automatically seek up or down the  
scale and stop at the next frequency where a strong signal is being received.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary  
from state to state.  
Note: You must start playback on side A when you choose REV MODE  
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206  
Model RP-1880  
347A8264-0001 (Rev.1 E/S)  
96-15  
If you purchased your product outside the USA:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
The DIR indicator shows you which direction the tape is going. To change tape  
direction, press the QUICK REVERSE button.  
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Printed in China  
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