RCA Speaker System RP 9380 User Guide

USER‘S  
GUIDE  
RP-9380  
AUDIO SYSTEM  
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Table of Contents  
FIRST THINGS FIRST ...................................................... 2  
Unpack the System ............................................................................ 2  
Check for Moisture .......................................................................... 2  
Choose a Location ............................................................................ 2  
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM ............................................. 3  
Connecting, placing and balancing the speakers ........ 3  
connecting the antennas .......................................................... 5  
connecting auxiliary components ....................................... 6  
connecting for power ................................................................... 6  
using headphones............................................................................. 6  
tuner controls and operations ...................... 7  
General Controls .............................................................................. 7  
Display Messages ................................................................................. 9  
Choosing a Radio Station ............................................................ 9  
Programming PRESETS...................................................................... 10  
cd controls and operations .............................. 11  
General Controls .............................................................................. 11  
Display Messages ................................................................................. 12  
LOADING DISCS........................................................................................ 13  
Playing Discs ......................................................................................... 13  
Skipping Discs ........................................................................................ 13  
cassette deck controls and operations ....... 14  
General Controls .............................................................................. 14  
Playing CASSETTE Tapes ..................................................................... 14  
Recording FROM THE RADIO........................................................... 15  
RECORDING FROM THE CD PLAYER ................................................... 15  
RECORDING FROM TAPE TO Tape ...................................................... 15  
recording from the TV, VCR or video..................................... 16  
USING THE universal REMOTE control............. 17  
Battery Installation ....................................................................... 17  
General Controls .............................................................................. 17  
programming the universal remote .................................... 21  
troubleshooting tips ............................................ 23  
Appendix a: universal remote TV codes......... 24  
appendix b: universal remote VCR codes....... 25  
appendix c: universal remote cable codes ... 26  
care and maintenance ......................................... 27  
INDEX .............................................................................. 29  
limited warranty.................................................... 30  
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FIRST THINGS FIRST  
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Unpack the system and locate all the accessories. You  
should have:  
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LUME  
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PRESET  
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PHANT  
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center speaker  
CD  
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TV  
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VIDEO  
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CENTER  
UP  
LEVEL  
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EQ MODE  
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FM MODE  
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MEMO  
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DOWN  
CENTER MODE  
DOWN  
PHONES  
MIC  
the central unit, consisting of a three disc CD player, receiver  
and dual cassette decks;  
PUSH  
OPEN  
PUSH  
OPEN  
TAPE  
TAPE  
PLAY  
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REC  
PLAY BACK  
five speakers:  
RECO  
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SPEED DUB  
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two main, with approximately 4 ft. of wire;  
two surround, with approximately 20 ft. or wire;  
one center, with approximately 5 ft. of wire;  
the RCA Universal remote control (CRK67A);  
an FM wire antenna;  
central unit  
main speakers  
FM antenna  
an AM loop antenna;  
one video cable (single wire) with RCA connector;  
one audio cable (two wires) with RCA connector;  
and Important Safeguards literature.  
surround speakers  
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VCR  
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CD  
AM FM  
TAPE  
AUX  
FF  
REW  
PLAY  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
AM antenna  
GUIDE RDM  
SKIP  
MUTE  
PREV CH DISC  
remote  
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INPUT  
ANTENNA  
SEEK0  
DISPLAY CLEAR RESET REP DELAY  
CH CTRL  
MENU  
TV MENU  
MOVE  
PROGRAM  
PIP  
CHECK FOR MOISTURE  
SWAP PIP  
CTR MODE  
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BY-PASS SWAP  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on a cold day, it  
can also form on the inside of your system, causing it to  
malfunction.  
Audio cable  
Video cable  
If moisture has formed inside your system, simply disconnect it from  
all power sources and let it stand for approximately 30 minutes.  
Choose a Locale  
The following guidelines should be helpful in setting up your new  
audio system:  
Choose level, solid surfaces for all components of  
your system. Do not place on surfaces such as carpet or foam  
rubber.  
Choose a location away from direct sunlight, air ducts, radiators  
and other sources of heat.  
Avoid locations subject to moisture, mechanical  
vibrations, shock or excessive heat.  
Choose a location with adequate air circulation. Good  
ventilation is essential to protect the system from internal heat  
build up.  
Be a Pack Rat  
It is a good idea to keep the box and all  
of the packing materials your system  
came with in case you need to store,  
move or ship the unit at a later date.  
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Setting up the system  
Connecting, Placing and balanc-  
ing The speakers  
Connecting the wires  
Each speaker - the two main, two surround and one central - has a designated  
set of terminals on the back panel of the central unit.  
Uncoil the speaker wires and locate the bare ends. Press down on the tab to  
open the red terminal and insert the red (+) wire. Snap the tab closed. Now  
press down on the black terminal tab and insert the black (-) wire. Snap the  
tab closed.  
WARNING: Be sure to follow these instructions carefully. The system  
can be damaged if speakers are improperly connected.  
SETTING UP FOR SURROUND SOUND  
THE main SPEAKERS  
The two main speakers should be set between six and 10 feet apart. Putting  
the speakers any closer or any farther apart may result in distorted sound.  
The speakers should also form a 45 degree angle to the central listening  
point in the room, creating a triangle of listening enjoyment.  
NOTE: You may need to place the main speakers closer together when  
not utilizing the center speaker. Do not place them so close, however,  
that their magnetic fields affect the TV’s reception.  
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THE CENTER SPEAKER  
For optimal performance, you should try to place the center speaker as close  
as possible to the same height as the left and right main speakers. You  
should also try to align all three speakers, or set the center speaker slightly  
behind the left and right mains. Placing the center speaker forward of the  
left and right mains is not an option, as this will distort the sound for those  
listeners not seated in the center of the room.  
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THE surround speakers  
Placement of the surround speakers for optimal performance is truly subject  
to the size and type of room in which the system is to be placed.  
The following are a few position suggestions.  
1. Set the speakers on the side walls, facing each other,  
approximately two to three feet above the listeners’ head.  
2. Aim the speakers directly at the two main speakers, matching  
height to height. If the room is sparsely decorated, it may be  
necessary to slightly tilt the speakers down to increase sound  
quality. If the room is densely decorated, it may be necessary to  
face the speakers toward the rear wall or at the ceiling.  
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3. Mount the speakers up on the ceiling. Set them a few feet wide  
of the listeners and facing one another, not the floor.  
Obviously there are many more possible positions, so it may be necessary to  
simply experiment to find the right balance for your situation.  
Don’t Go Solo  
You must connect both surround  
sound speakers for the surround  
sound speakers to work.  
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Setting up the system  
SUBWOOFERS  
If you choose to add a subwoofer to your system, it is not necessary to  
concern yourself so much with its placement. For the most part, a subwoofer  
can be hidden behind furniture or draperies without affecting its  
performance.  
However, you do need to pay attention to how it responds to low bass  
frequencies in certain positions. It may be necessary to move the subwoofer  
around the room until you are satisfied with its output.  
SUBWOOFER  
OUTPUT  
Balancing your speakers  
Your system is equipped with  
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, which enables you to  
reproduce sound effects as they were intended. But to do so, the speakers  
must be correctly balanced.  
To balance the speakers using the Test Tone, all speakers must be connected  
to your receiver and your receiver must be in the Dolby Pro Logic Surround  
Mode.  
1. Press the TEST TONE button on the receiver front panel. The Test  
Tone LED on the front panel will light. The receiver will  
generate a “pink noise” and apply it automatically at three-  
second intervals to the left main channel, center channel,  
right main channel and left and right rear channels  
(simultaneously), in that order.  
2. As the pink noise is generated, go to the spot in the room  
where you are most likely to be when listening to your  
system. The rear surround and center speakers should  
be adjusted to equal the level of output from the left and  
right main speakers.  
3. Make adjustments by pressing the REAR•CTR button, and  
then the +/- button on your remote control. The output from  
the selected speaker(s) is adjusted accordingly.  
Each time you press the + or - button on your remote control  
to adjust a channel, the receiver provides you with two more  
seconds of pink noise to that channel before moving on to  
the next.  
Sit Back and Listen ...  
Fine tuning is best  
4. Press the TEST TONE button again to end the test.  
performed with the remote  
control so that adjustments  
can be made from the  
viewing or listening area.  
You may not need to check or adjust these levels again unless you move  
your system, rearrange the speakers, or change your preferred seating  
location in the room.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
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Corporation. “Dolby,” the double-D symbol (  
) and “Pro Logic”  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  
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Setting up the system  
A SAMPLE SET UP FOR SURROUND SOUND ENJOYMENT  
Main  
Left  
Center  
TV  
Main  
Right  
(45 degree angle)  
Rear  
Right  
Rear  
Left  
< surround speakers >  
Connecting the antennas  
300 (ohm)  
FM ANTENNA  
The AM and FM antennas connect to the AM and FM terminals on the  
system’s back panel. They must be hooked up for you to receive clear  
reception. Follow the same connection procedures as those for your  
speakers.  
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AM  
After connecting the antennas, extend them to their full length and adjust  
their positioning for better radio station reception.  
Antenna Hookup  
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Setting up the system  
Connecting AUXILIARY  
components  
You can connect a laserdisc player, second VCR or camcorder/  
video recorder to the VIDEO connection.  
COMPLIMENTARY  
COMPONENT  
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VIDEO  
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VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
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Using a paired (red/white) stereo cable and a single (yellow)  
video cable, connect your new audio system to the  
complimentary component as shown to the right.  
VCR 1  
To play laserdiscs or videos, press the VCR2•LD and then play.  
VCR 2/  
LD  
NOTES: When using this connection for a second VCR,  
the recording option is not available.  
MONITOR  
OUT  
If your camcorder or video camera does not have an  
RCA-type terminal for audio/video, you can purchase an  
adapter from an RCA dealer or electronic parts store.  
TV  
If the video connection is being used when you try to  
hook up your video recorder or camcorder, connect the  
component through any other available video output.  
VIDEO  
IN  
AUDIO IN  
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Connecting your system  
to your TV  
TV  
VIDEO  
INPUT  
VCR 1  
RIGHT  
Using audio cables, connect the left and right “OUT” audio  
jacks on the back of your TV to the TV audio jacks on the  
back of your audio system. Then use a video cable to connect  
the VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the back of your TV to connect to  
the MONITOR OUT jack on the back of your audio system.  
OUT AUDIO  
L /  
MONO  
MONITOR  
OUT  
TV  
Connecting for power  
Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet that accepts the  
polarized plug — one blade wider than the other.  
NOTE: The STAND BY indicator light will come on to let  
you know the system is plugged in and ready to use. This  
light will stay on as long as the stereo is plugged in so  
you can use the remote control to turn on and operate  
the system.  
Using headphones  
To listen privately to your favorite CDs, tapes or radio station,  
your system has been equipped with a PHONES jack on the  
front panel.  
Have a Blast –  
Just Not in Your Ears  
Using a Mic  
Make sure you turn down the  
stereo before you put on the  
headphones. Increase the  
volume to the desired level  
after headphones are in place.  
Recording the MIC input with all signals from the functions  
such as CD, TUNER, VCR1, and VIDEO.  
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Tuner controls and operations  
PRO LOGIC  
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STEREO  
HALL  
VOLUME  
STAND BY  
POWER  
TUNING  
PRESETS  
SIMULATED  
BYPASS  
CUSTOM  
ROCK  
REMOTE SENSOR  
NORMAL  
PHANTOM  
WIDE  
CLASSIC  
POP  
CD  
TUNER  
TAPE  
TV  
VCR 1  
VCR 2 LD  
MIN  
MAX  
BAND  
BALANCE  
BASS  
TREBLE  
FM MODE  
MEMORY  
CENTER LEVEL  
CENTER LEVEL  
SURROUND MODE  
CENTER MODE  
REAR LEVEL  
REAR LEVEL  
PHONES  
MIC  
TEST TONE  
EQ MODE  
GENERAL CONTROLS  
STAND BY  
The STAND BY indicator light stays on as long as the system is plugged in and the power is turned on and off by the  
remote control. When you activate/deactivate the system via the POWER button on the unit, the light automatically  
goes off.  
POWER ON/OFF  
The POWER button on the unit or on the remote activates the system. The system will default to the last mode it was  
in before power was removed.  
IRS  
In the middle of the LCD is the Infrared Remote Sensor. This feature enables use of the remote control to operate  
the system. The remote control will not work if the IRS is blocked or covered in any way.  
FUNCTION BUTTONS  
The function buttons are located just below the IRS. They are CD, TUNER, TAPE, TV, VCR 1 and VCR2•LD, which  
corresponds to the VCR2•LD on the remote.  
VOLUME  
The VOLUME dial regulates the level of audio output. To increase output, rotate the dial to the right. To decrease  
output, rotate the dial to the left.  
TUNING  
The TUNING UP (+) and DOWN (-) buttons allow you to find the radio station of your choice.  
PRESET  
The PRESET UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) buttons allow you easy access for up to 24 preset radio stations.  
BAND  
The BAND button switches between AM and FM frequencies.  
FM MODE  
The FM mode improves FM reception by switching between Stereo and Mono.  
NOTE: A radio station must be broadcast in stereo for you to receive it in stereo.  
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Tuner controls and operations  
Memory  
The MEMORY button allows you to store 24 preset radio stations.  
CENTER LEVEL  
The CENTER LEVEL UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) buttons control the volume of the center speaker only when the system is  
in Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo modes.  
TEST TONE  
The TEST TONE button can only be used in the Dolby Pro Logic mode. This feature  
allows you to balance your  
speakers as they emit a sound, called the “pink noise,” in the left, center, right and surround channels sequentially  
for three seconds each.  
NOTE: This process is explained more in-depth in “Balancing Your Speakers,” page 4.  
SURROUND MODE  
The SURROUND MODE button lets you select the Pro Logic, 3 Stereo, Hall, Simulated or Bypass modes.  
PRO LOGIC — The Pro Logic mode uses all five speakers so the sound envelopes the room.  
3 STEREO — The 3 Stereo mode uses the two main and one center speaker.  
HALL — The Hall mode recreates the effect of listening to a concert or watching a play from inside a music hall.  
It utilizes the main and surround speakers.  
SIMULATED —The Simulated mode tries to recreate the feeling of being where the sound is coming from,  
whether you are watching a movie or listening to a CD. It utilizes the main and surround speakers.  
BYPASS —The Bypass mode utilizes just the main speakers.  
CENTER mode  
The CENTER MODE button lets you select the Normal, Phantom or Wide mode. These modes are only available when  
Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo are active.  
NORMAL — The NORMAL mode can be active in Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes. The Normal mode  
takes the low bass frequencies from the center channel and distributes it to the main speakers to maintain the  
program’s original integrity.  
PHANTOM — The PHANTOM button is only active in Dolby Pro Logic mode and uses the two main and two  
surround speakers. The center speaker is off and the sound that usually comes from it is distributed through the  
left and right main speakers. Do not use the Phantom mode to balance your speakers.  
WIDE — The WIDE mode can be active in Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes. This mode utilizes the three  
front speakers - left, right and center - with all audio delivered through the center speaker. The center speaker  
reproduces the same bass levels as the left and right main speakers.  
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Tuner controls and operations  
EQ MODE  
The EQ button scrolls between the four preset electronic equalizer frequencies - Custom, Rock, Classic or Pop.  
In CUSTOM mode you can adjust the sound effect by using the BASS and TREBLE knobs on the front of the unit.  
REAR LEVEL  
The REAR LEVEL UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) buttons control the volume of the surround speakers only when the system is in  
Dolby Pro Logic, Hall or Simulated modes.  
BALANCE/BASS/TREBLE  
You can manually set the level of balance, bass and treble on your system only when it is in the Custom Preset mode.  
Otherwise, the levels are automatically adjusted based on the active Preset mode.  
Display messages  
The following is an example of all the display messages you may encounter while using your tuner. Specific messages  
are explained within the section(s) they apply.  
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AUTO MEMO STEREO  
MHz  
100.88  
MEMORY  
FM  
AM  
KHz  
28  
CH  
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Tuner controls and operations  
Choosing A Radio Station  
1. Choose the Tuner function. The system will default to the last station the tuner was set to before power was  
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removed.  
2. Use the BAND button to choose AM, FM 1 or 2.  
3. Use the TUNING UP (+) or DOWN (-) button to select the radio station you want to hear.  
• Pressing the +/- button once will move the tuner incrementally.  
• Pressing and holding the +/- button will cause the tuner to automatically search for the next frequency  
broadcasting clearly. “AUTO” will appear in the display.  
4. Press the FM MODE button to switch between FM Stereo and FM Mono for better reception of FM stations. Be  
aware, however, that you can only receive FM stations in stereo if they are being broadcast in stereo.  
Programming presets  
Your system is capable of holding up to 24 preset radio stations in memory (8 from FM1, 8 from FM 2 and 8 from AM)  
for as long as the unit is plugged in, and up to two weeks after AC power has been removed.  
1. Choose the radio station and band you wish to store.  
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2. Press the MEMORY button to activate the Preset mode.  
3. Select a preset number by using the PRESET UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons to select the preset channel you want  
to hear.  
4. Press MEMORY again to lock in your choice.  
After you have finished programming your selections into the system’s memory, you need only use the PRESET UP or  
DOWN buttons on the unit to search for the desired frequency. On the remote, use the number pad to select the  
number of the preset channel you want to hear.  
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CD controls and operations  
DISC SKIP  
SEARCH  
OPEN/CLOSE  
REPEAT  
PROGRAM  
RANDOM  
PAUSE  
STOP  
PLAY  
TRACK  
SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOADING SYSTEM  
GENERAL CONTROLS  
search  
The SEARCH forward  
and reverse  
Search the current track while disc is playing.  
Search the current track while the Repeat mode is active for that track.  
buttons allow you to search two different ways:  
The Search mode works in two different speeds - normal and fast. To activate normal speed, simply press the  
SEARCH button and release. To initiate a faster search, hold the SEARCH button down for two seconds.  
Repeat  
The REPEAT button allows you to repeat the current track, the whole disc or the entire programmed play sequence.  
The Repeat mode can be combined with Play, Program or Random modes. REPEAT will show in the display if your  
choice is to repeat the current track. REPEAT will flash in the display if your choice is to repeat the whole disc or the  
entire programmed play sequence.  
Program  
Only one disc at a time can utilize the Program mode, but up to 20 tracks can be programmed to play in whatever  
sequence you choose.  
RANDOM  
The RANDOM button allows you to play all the tracks on the current disc in a random sequence. RANDOM will show  
in the display.  
NOTE: Your system cannot play random tracks from more than one disc in the tray. Instead, when it has finished  
the tracks on the current disc, it will attempt to randomly play tracks on the next disc, etc.  
disc skip  
The DISC SKIP button allows you to rotate to the next disc - provided there is more than one disc in the tray - while  
in the Play or Stop mode. If no disc is present, the display will show no disc followed by a steady “-------------”.  
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CD controls and operations  
play  
The PLAY button can be activated when the system is in the Normal, Random, Repeat or Stop mode. If in the Normal  
mode, the system will attempt to play the next disc in the tray when it has finished all the tracks on the current disc.  
When a disc is playing, the display will show the number of the running track, its remaining time and flash the  
number of the disc selected for play.  
When play is paused, the number of the paused disc will also flash in the display. To resume play, press PLAY.  
NOTE: The unit is capable of playing a 3 inch compact disc without the use of adapters or inserts in the Disc 1  
position only.  
Open/close  
The OPEN/CLOSE button can be activated only in the CD function.  
Pause  
The PAUSE button temporarily suspends CD play. If PAUSE is pressed while the system is in the Play mode, the disc  
will continue spin. To start the disc playing from where it was paused, press the PLAY or PAUSE button.  
Stop  
The STOP button immediately ends disc activity. You may stop a disc when it is in Play or Pause mode.  
Track  
The TRACK forward  
and reverse  
buttons allow you to scroll through the tracks on a disc or a program list and  
chose the one you want to hear. If in the Play, Pause or Stop mode and pressed once, it will forward or reverse to the  
next track; if held, the track numbers will increment automatically until you let go. If used while the system is in the  
Program mode, you can select the tracks to be programmed.  
DISPLAY MESSAGES  
When the CD player has been activated, the display will show the disc number, the track number, and running time  
of the CD in the playing position.  
The following is an example of all the messages you will encounter while using your CD player. Specific messages are  
explained within the section(s) they pertain.  
TRACK  
MIN  
SEC  
88 88  
88  
1
2
3
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
PROGRAM  
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cd controls and operations  
LOADING DISCS  
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD compartment door.  
2. Place a CD in an open spot in the tray.  
3. Press DISC SKIP to rotate the tray to the next open spot. Place disc. Repeat as necessary.  
4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the CD compartment door.  
PLAYING DISCS  
After loading the discs, press the DISC SKIP button to choose the CD you want to hear. Push the PLAY button. To stop  
play, push the STOP button. To pause play, push the PAUSE button. To restart after stopping or pausing, push PLAY.  
RANDOM PLAY  
When you choose the Random mode, the system plays all the tracks of the current disc in a random sequence. When  
it finished with the current disc, it will restart the RANDOM function at the current disc again in random order  
unless you select another mode.  
REPEAT PLAY  
Your system is capable of repeating the current track, all the tracks on the current disc or an active program list.  
Press the REPEAT button while the system is in the mode you desire - Play, Program or Random - to activate your  
choice.  
Simultaneous playing and loading  
While a CD is playing, you can press the OPEN/CLOSE button and load/change/remove idle CDs.  
PROGRAMMING LISTS  
You must be in Stop mode to program your play order.  
1. Press the DISC SKIP button to choose the desired disc.  
2. Press the PROGRAM button. PROGRAM will show in the display. O1 will appear beneath TRACK to indicate this  
is the first programmed track. The display will also show the running time of the track.  
3. Press TRACK forward or reverse to choose a track.  
4. Press PROGRAM to save the track in the program memory.  
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 above to program up to 20 tracks.  
FULL will appear in the display when the program is full.  
6. Press PLAY to begin the program.  
7. To repeat the program, press the REPEAT button twice after it begins to play. To exit the program, press STOP or  
RANDOM. To clear the program memory, press STOP while in the Stop mode.  
SKIPPING DISCS  
When you load more than one disc in the tray, it is possible to choose which disc you want to hear by pressing DISC  
SKIP.  
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Cassette deck controls and operations  
PUSH OPEN  
PUSH OPEN  
TAPE  
PLAY / REC  
TAPE  
PLAY BACK  
RECORD  
PLAY  
WIND  
STOP  
PAUSE  
HIGH SPEED DUB  
DUB  
PLAY  
WIND  
STOP  
PAUSE  
General controls  
RECORD  
Press to enter Record mode from the radio, CD, TV, VCR 1 or VCR2•LD, and then press PLAY to start  
recording. You can only record on Deck 1.  
PLAY  
Press to play a tape.  
NOTE: If no cassette is detected in a deck, the button will not work.  
WIND  
From stop mode, press  
toward the end.  
to rewind the tape toward the beginning or  
to advance the tape  
STOP  
Press to stop current tape activity.  
NOTE: This system has an Automatic Stop Feature. When the tape deck is operating in any mode  
and reaches the end of the tape, it automatically shuts itself off.  
PAUSE  
Press to interrupt the Play or Record mode. Press PLAY to resume activity. If a deck is paused for  
more than three minutes it will automatically shut itself off.  
Playing Cassette Tapes  
You can play cassettes from either of the two tape deck  
1. Press the Tape function button to activate the cassette deck. The Tape LED will light.  
2. On the cassette compartment door, press and release where it says PUSH OPEN to  
open.  
3. Insert a tape - exposed side down - into the compartment door and close it securely.  
4. Press WIND  
(forward) or  
(reverse) to move tape to the desired starting point.  
5. Press PLAY to begin playing the tape.  
NOTE: Remote will only control tapes in deck 1.  
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Cassette deck controls and operations  
Recording from the Radio  
1. Insert a cassette tape into Deck 1.  
2. Choose the Tuner function. Press the BAND button to chose a  
frequency. Use the TUNING UP (+) or DOWN (-) buttons to  
select a station.  
3. Press RECORD to ready deck and then PLAY to begin  
recording.  
4. Press STOP to end recording.  
Recording from the CD Player  
1. Insert a cassette tape into Deck 1.  
2. Choose the CD function.  
3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded. You can start with any track  
on a disc or you can create a program to record.  
4. When ready to begin taping, press RECORD and then PLAY  
on the Tape deck. The system will automatically signal the CD  
to simultaneously begin the CD playing and the tape  
recording.  
Recording from tape to tape  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape you want to record into Deck 2.  
2. Insert a blank tape into Deck 1.  
NOTE: The system will enter Dubbing or High Speed Dubbing  
mode only if both tape decks are occupied. However, the system  
will not enter either mode if the erase protection cap of the  
cassette in Deck 1 has been removed.  
3. Press the DUB (dubbing) button.  
4. Press only one of the flashing PLAY buttons on either deck to  
begin recording.  
5. Press STOP at any time to stop recording.  
NOTE: Pressing PAUSE will change the DUB function to the normal  
recording function.  
HIGH SPEED DUBBING  
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 from above.  
2. Press the HIGH SPEED DUB button.  
3. Press only one of the flashing PLAY buttons on either deck to  
begin recording at almost twice the normal speed.  
DON’T INFRINGE!  
This product, used for the purposes  
for which it is sold - i.e.,  
entertainment, violates no copyright  
law. Any attempts to use this  
product for that which it was not  
intended is unlawful and therefore  
not condoned by Thomson  
4. Press STOP at any time to stop recording.  
NOTE: PAUSE will not work during High Speed Dubbing.  
Consumer Electronics.  
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Cassette deck controls and operations  
RECORDING FROM the TV,  
VCR or VIDEO  
Your system is capable of recording audio from a TV program, VCR tape or  
1
videotape.  
1. Insert a cassette into Deck 1.  
2. Choose the function - TV, VCR or Video.  
3. Choose the TV program or segment of VCR or videotape you  
2
want to record.  
4. Press RECORD on the tape deck to ready it and then PAUSE  
on the tape deck.  
5. Press PLAY to release the tape whenever you are ready to begin  
recording.  
A
A
6 0  
Erase Protection  
When you record new material, the cassette deck records over whatever is on  
a tape. To protect a tape from accidental erasure, break off one or both  
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A
A
plastic tabs - one for each tape side - on the top of the cassette tape. If you  
decide later to record on the tape, seal the hole with a piece of cellophane  
tape.  
Quit Slacking  
A
A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches on the tape, or worse  
yet, the tape could break. If you notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil  
to tighten it up before you insert it.  
We’re on the Level  
The built-in Automatic Level  
Control automatically sets the  
input level for optimum  
recording sound. You can  
listen to and even adjust the  
volume setting of the radio  
without affecting the quality  
of the recording - just don’t  
change the station.  
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Using the universal REMOTE control  
Battery Installation  
1. Open the battery compartment door.  
2. Insert 4 AAA-size batteries as indicated on the back of the  
remote control.  
3. Close the battery compartment door.  
General Controls  
Your RCA Remote Control is capable of operating most RCA audio and video equipment.  
To use the remote control effectively, always aim it directly at your receiver.  
The following is a general description of all the buttons and their possible  
functions. Depending on what audio and video components you own, not all  
buttons and functions will apply.  
MUTE — Turns off the receiver’s sound. Press again to restore the sound.  
POWER — Turns the AM/FM receiver off with two presses. If you have multiple  
components turned on and not the AM/FM receiver, pressing POWER once turns off  
D
O
P
the last component turned on. Pressing POWER again turns off all components.  
VCR  
2
LD  
CD  
VOL up (>) and down (<) — Increases or decreases the volume.  
AM FM  
TAPE  
AUX  
FF  
AUX — If programmed, turns on an audio or video component brand other than RCA.  
REW  
REC  
PLAY  
STOP  
PAUSE  
TV Controls  
SKIP  
GUIDE RDM  
+ — On some RCA TV models, used to adjust menu controls.  
— On some RCA TV models, used to adjust menu controls.  
ANTENNA — Changes the antenna input.  
MUTE  
PREV CH DISC  
C
DELAY/CH CTRL — In some RCA TV models, lets you control the channel that  
appears in the PIP window.  
1
2
5
8
3
4
7
6
9
CHAN up () and down () — Tunes the TV channel up and down.  
CLEAR — Removes any menu from the screen.  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
SEEK0  
DISPLAY — Displays channel information.  
DISPLAY CLEAR RESET REP DELAY  
GUIDE•RDM — For some models, brings up 12 small pictures (previews of the next  
12 channels in the channel list). Press again to turn off channel guide.  
CH CTRL  
MENU  
TV MENU  
MOVE  
INPUT•SEEK — For some TV models, toggles through the available input sources.  
PROGRAM  
PIP  
MENU/PROGRAM — For some models, stores channels in the TV’s memory.  
SWAP PIP  
CTR MODE  
+
MOVE arrows — In some models, when using PIP, moves the small picture to  
another corner of the screen. Also, used for menu navigation in some TV models.  
CTR  
AR  
RE  
BY-PASS SWAP  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
Number Buttons — Let you enter channel numbers and time settings when needed.  
PIP — Turns on and off picture-in-picture on most RCA TV models with PIP.  
POWER — Turns the TV off.  
v
PREV CH•DISC — Returns to the previous channel.  
RESET•REP — Returns picture quality controls to their original settings.  
SKIP — Press once before changing channels and the TV waits 30 seconds before  
returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to increase the time.  
SWAP PIP — Swaps the main picture in the PIP window.  
TV — Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode.  
TV MENU — Displays the TV’s on-screen menus.  
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Using the universal remote control  
VCR Controls  
CHAN up () and down () — Tunes to the next or previous channel when  
watching TV through the VCR.  
CLEAR — Resets the tape counter and corrects entries when programming the  
menus.  
DISPLAY — Displays channel, time and counter information on the screen.  
D
FF — Fast forwards a tape. Also, searches forward while a tape is playing.  
VCR  
2
LD  
CD  
INPUT•SEEK — For some VCR models, selects line input or tuner.  
MENU/PROGRAM — Displays the on-screen programming menus.  
Number Buttons — Let you enter numbers when needed.  
PAUSE — Pauses a tape.  
AM FM  
TAPE  
AUX  
FF  
REW  
PLAY  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
PLAY — Plays a tape.  
SKIP  
GUIDE RDM  
POWER — Turns the VCR off.  
PREV CH•DISC — Returns to the previous channel.  
REC — Records a tape.  
MUTE  
PREV CH DISC  
REW — Rewinds a tape. Also, searches backward while a tape is playing.  
1
2
5
3
SKIP — Press once before changing channels and the TV waits 30 seconds  
before returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to increase the time.  
4
6
9
7
8
STOP — Stops a tape.  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
SEEK0  
VCR1 — Turns on the VCR and puts the remote in VCR1 mode.  
DISPLAY CLEAR RESET REP DELAY  
VCR2•LD — For some VCR models, if programmed, turns on a second VCR and  
puts the remote in VCR2 mode.  
CH CTRL  
MENU  
TV MENU  
MOVE  
Laserdisc Player Controls  
CHAN up () and down (v) — Changes to the next higher or lower track on  
the laserdisc.  
PROGRAM  
PIP  
SWAP PIP  
CTR MODE  
+
FF — Scans forward on the laserdisc.  
Number Buttons — Let you change to a specific track.  
PAUSE — Pauses the laserdisc.  
AR  
RE  
BY-PASS SWAP  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
PLAY — Plays a laserdisc.  
POWER — Turns the laserdisc player off.  
REW — Scans backward on the laserdisc.  
STOP — Stops the laserdisc.  
VCR2• LD — For some laserdisc models, if programmed, turns on the laserdisc  
player and puts the remote in laserdisc mode.  
LASERDISC  
PLAYER CODES  
Pioneer.................033, 037  
ProScan................033, 037  
RCA......................033, 037  
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CD Player Controls  
CD — Puts the remote in CD mode. Press twice to go to the next disc.  
FF — Allows you to search up.  
PROGRAM — Programs the CD changer to play up to 20 tracks in any order you choose.  
PAUSE — Pauses the CD.  
D
PLAY — Plays the CD.  
REW — Allows you to search down.  
VCR  
2
LD  
CD  
STOP — Stops the CD from playing.  
AM FM  
TAPE  
AUX  
FF  
CHAN up () and down () — Allows you to advance to the next track or  
reverse to the previous track.  
REW  
PLAY  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
Cassette Deck Controls  
TAPE — Turns on another tape deck brand and toggles between TAPE 1 and TAPE 2.  
FF — Fast forwards the tape.  
SKIP  
GUIDE RDM  
PAUSE — Pauses the tape.  
MUTE  
PREV CH DISC  
PLAY — Plays the tape.  
1
2
5
3
REW — Rewinds the tape.  
4
6
9
STOP — Stops the tape from playing.  
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8
To use a cassette  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
SEEK0  
1. Press the TAPE button to select the cassette deck.  
2. Press the TAPE button again to select TAPE 1 or TAPE 2.  
3. Use the corresponding buttons to control the cassette deck.  
DISPLAY CLEAR RESET REP DELAY  
CH CTRL  
MENU  
TV MENU  
To record from the tuner to TAPE DECK 1  
MOVE  
Press RECORD and then PLAY to begin recording.  
PROGRAM  
PIP  
SWAP PIP  
CTR MODE  
+
To record from the Tape deck 2 to TAPE DECK 1  
1. Insert the prerecorded tape you want to record from into deck 2.  
2. Insert a blank tape into deck 1.  
BY-PASS SWAP  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
3. Using the TAPE button to select deck 2.  
4. Press RECORD to ready the decks.  
6. Press the TAPE button to select deck 1 and press PLAY.  
7. Quickly press the TAPE button again to select deck 2 and then press PLAY to  
start recording .  
NOTE: HIGH/NORMAL speed dubbing will not work from the remote.  
Satellite Receiver Controls  
DSS•CABLE — Turns on satellite receiver mode.  
CHAN up () and down () — Tunes to the next or previous channel when  
watching TV through the satellite receiver.  
Number Buttons — Let you enter numbers when needed.  
POWER — Turns the satellite receiver off.  
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Receiver Controls  
AM•FM — Activates the tuner and toggles between the AM band and the FM bands.  
CTR MODE — Changes the Center mode when using Dolby Pro-Logic Surround or  
Dolby 3 Stereo surround modes. Press to change the mode.  
SURROUND — Lets you select a Surround Mode: Dolby Pro Logic Surround, Dolby  
3— Stereo, Simulate, Bypass, or Hall. Press to change the mode.  
D
CHAN up () and down (v) — Tunes the receiver to the next or previous preset  
VCR  
2
LD  
CD  
station stored in the receiver’s memory.  
AM FM  
TAPE  
AUX  
FF  
FF — Lets you manually move up the AM/FM band.  
REW  
PLAY  
PROGRAM — Stores the selected station in the receiver’s memory. Use the same as  
the MEMORY button on the unit.  
REC  
STOP  
PAUSE  
REW — Lets you manually move down the AM/FM band.  
SKIP  
GUIDE RDM  
Surround Sound Levels and Controls  
+ — Increases the volume in rear and center speakers.  
— Decreases the volume in rear and center speaker.  
MUTE  
PREV CH DISC  
BYPASS — Turns on Bypass mode, which cancels all Surround sound modes. Sound  
is generated without effects using just the main speakers..  
1
2
5
3
4
6
9
REAR•CTR LEVEL — Adjusts the balance of the rear and center speakers in  
conjunction with the +/- buttons.  
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8
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
SEEK0  
To access preset stations  
1. Press the AM/FM button to select the tuner.  
DISPLAY CLEAR RESET REP DELAY  
CH CTRL  
2. Press the AM/FM button again to select FM1/FM2/AM.  
MENU  
TV MENU  
3. To access your preset choices, press CHAN up () and down (v).  
MOVE  
PROGRAM  
PIP  
To Manually tune stations  
SWAP PIP  
CTR MODE  
+
Use the FF button for tuning up and the REW button for tuning down.  
AR  
RE  
Use the PROGRAM button the same way as the MEMORY button on the unit.. The  
procedure to store is the same as on the main unit:.  
BY-PASS SWAP  
AUDIO  
LEVEL  
1. Choose a band and a radio station you want to store.  
2. Press the PROGRAM button on the remote to select preset mode.  
3. Choose a preset number using CHAN up () and down (v).  
4. Press PROGRAM button again to store your station in the selected preset  
location.  
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Using the universal remote control  
Programming  
the Universal Remote  
You can program the universal remote to control most brands of remote  
controllable TVs, VCRs and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE or ProScan VCR,  
you may not need to program the remote at all. Other manufacturer’s brands  
need to be programmed.  
Receiver Remote  
DISPLAY  
PREV CH  
ANTENNA  
CLEAR  
MENU  
MOVE ARROWS  
works like  
RCA brand Digital  
Satellite System Remote  
Programming for use with Your TV/VCR  
To determine whether you need to program the universal remote, turn on the  
TV or VCR, point the remote at the TV/VCR’s remote sensor and press TV/VCR.  
Then, press the POWER or CHAN up (^) or down (v) button to see if the TV/VCR  
responds to the remote commands. If not, you need to program the remote.  
SELECT/DISPLAY  
PREV CH  
TV/DSS  
CLEAR  
MENU  
ARROWS  
Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your TV/VCR:  
1. Turn on the TV/ VCR.  
2. Look up your TV/VCR brand and code number(s) in the code list in  
appendices or on the code sheet packed with your remote.  
This remote may not  
operate all models of the  
brands shown.  
3. Press and hold the TV/VCR 1 button on the remote.  
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.  
If a battery is removed from  
the battery compartment of  
the remote control, all  
control key functions will  
return to the original mode.  
5. Release the TV/VCR 1 button, then press POWER to see if the TV/VCR  
responds to the remote commands. If not, try pressing TV/VCR 1  
then POWER.  
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for your TV/VCR  
brand until the TV/VCR responds to the remote commands.  
Programming for use  
with your cable Box/satellite receiver  
1. Turn on the cable box/satellite receiver.  
SATELLITE  
RECEIVER CODES  
2. For your cable box, look up the brand and its code number(s) in the  
code list in appendices or on the code sheet packed with the  
remote. For your satellite receiver, look up the brand and  
corresponding code number(s) in the list to the right.  
Chaparral.....................080,081  
Cheyenne.............................081  
Drake............................082,083  
3. Press and hold the DSS•CABLE button on the remote.  
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.  
RCA brand Digital Satellite  
System........................000  
General Instruments  
5. Release the DSS•CABLE button, then press POWER or CHAN up (^)  
or down (v) to see if the cable box/receiver responds to the remote  
commands. If not, try pressing DSS•CABLE, then POWER again to see if the  
cable box/receiver responds.  
....................092,093,094  
RCA.....................................000  
Realistic...............................084  
Sierra I,II,III....................081  
STS1.....................................085  
STS2.....................................086  
STS3.....................................087  
STS4.....................................088  
Toshiba................................089  
Uniden.................................090  
Video Cipher II..............091  
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for the brand of  
your cable box/receiver until it responds to the remote commands.  
NOTE: Your remote is preprogrammed to control the RCA brand Digital  
Satellite Receiver. A few of the remote buttons used with the RCA brand  
Digital Satellite Receiver are shown to the right. You may want to  
experiment with other buttons to see if they work with your receiver.  
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Using the universal remote control  
Programming for use with A LASER DISC PLAYER  
You may be able to program your remote to control a laserdisc  
player. Use the codes shown to the right or on the sheet packed  
with your remote.  
Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control  
your laserdisc player:  
LASERDISC  
1. Turn on the laserdisc player.  
PLAYER CODES  
2. Look up the brand and its code number(s) in the code list.  
3. Press and hold the VCR2•LD button on the remote.  
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.  
Pioneer.................033, 037  
ProScan................033, 037  
RCA......................033, 037  
5. Release the VCR2•LD button, then press POWER to see if the laserdisc  
player responds to the remote commands.  
If it doesn’t, try pressing VCR2•LD, then POWER again.  
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using the next code listed for  
your brand until the laserdisc player responds to the remote  
commands.  
Programming the AUX button  
You can program the AUX button on the remote to control another  
component. The AUX button can be used to control other brands of audio  
components, TVs, cable boxes, satellite receivers and VCRs.  
To program the AUX button, follow these steps:  
1. Turn on the component and find the brand and corresponding  
code number(s) in one of the code lists in the appendices.  
2. Press and hold the AUX button on the remote. Then, press the  
other component button— AM/FM, TAPE, CD, DSS•CABLE, etc.  
3. Release the component button, but not the AUX button.  
4. Enter the three-digit code from the code list.  
5. Release the AUX button, then press POWER or CHAN up (^)  
or (v) to see if the component responds to the remote  
commands. If it doesn’t, press AUX, then POWER again.  
6. Repeat steps 3 through 6 using the next code listed for the  
brand of your component until the component responds to  
the remote commands.  
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Troubleshooting tips  
Problem  
Solution  
System doesn’t turn on  
Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet.  
Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.  
Check the outlet by plugging in another device.  
No sound  
Adjust volume setting.  
Check for proper connection of speaker wires.  
Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: TUNER, CD, TAPE.  
Make sure volume is not muted. To deactivate, press MUTE on the remote.  
Make sure FM antenna is connected and properly oriented.  
Rotate external AM loop antenna to achieve better AM reception.  
Poor radio reception  
CD doesn’t play  
Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers,  
vacuum cleaners, and fluorescent lights.  
Make sure the tray contains a disc.  
Make sure that discs’ labels are facing up.  
Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.  
Make sure CD function is selected.  
CD sound skips  
Clean the disc (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).  
Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage.  
Check for vibration or shock that may affect the CD player. Move system if  
necessary.  
Distorted or noisy recordings  
Remote control doesn’t work  
Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary.  
Demagnetize recording head (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).  
Make sure the audio system is plugged into a working AC outlet.  
Make sure that the batteries are correctly installed in the remote control.  
Make sure batteries in the remote are okay. Replace weak batteries.  
Point the remote directly at the front of the unit while pressing the  
buttons.  
Move closer to the unit with the remote control.  
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the unit.  
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Appendix A: universal remote TV codes  
Admiral ........................................ 005  
Amtron......................................... 064  
Akai ...................................... 002, 103  
A-Mark ......................................... 102  
Anam .................................... 104, 105  
Anam National.................... 038, 106  
JC Penney........... 000, 008, 011, 019,  
027, 040, 068, 077, 086, 088  
Radio Shack ....... 000, 021, 025, 036,  
037, 059, 064, 078  
Jensen .................................. 011, 027  
RCA ..................... 000, 006, 011, 019,  
027, 034, 038, 044, 046, 088,  
100, 101, 109  
JVC ...................... 012, 024, 036, 037,  
040, 048, 051, 074  
Realistic........................................ 021  
Sampo .................................. 011, 027  
Kawasho ..................... 002, 011, 027  
Kenwood ............ 006, 011, 014, 027  
Kloss Novabeam ................. 035, 043  
KTV ............................................... 078  
Loewe........................................... 013  
Luxman ................................ 011, 027  
AOC .................... 011, 019, 027, 088,  
107  
Samsung............. 006, 011, 014, 015,  
019, 027, 036, 037, 077, 110  
Bell & Howell .............................. 005  
Candle ......................... 011, 027, 033  
Citizen ................. 011, 027, 033, 064  
Colortyme ................... 011, 027, 084  
Concerto .............................. 011, 027  
Sanyo.. 017, 021, 039, 056, 057, 058  
Scott ............................ 028, 037, 064  
Sears ................... 000, 006, 011, 014,  
017, 018, 021, 023, 027, 039,  
040, 041, 051, 071, 083, 095  
LXI ....................... 000, 013, 018, 021,  
023, 054  
Magnavox .......... 006, 007, 010, 011,  
013, 016, 027, 033, 035, 043,  
049, 066, 087, 089  
Sharp .................. 011, 020, 025, 027,  
037, 052, 053, 059, 060, 108  
Contec/Cony ...... 036, 037, 040, 042,  
064  
Signature ............................. 005, 094  
Sony .............................................. 002  
Soundesign ................. 011, 027, 033  
Craig ............................................. 064  
Marants........................................ 013  
Marantz .............. 011, 013, 027, 069  
Memorex...................................... 005  
Curtis Mathes ............ 000, 011, 015,  
027, 037  
CXC ............................................... 064  
Daewoo................ 011, 019, 027,112  
Daytron ................................ 011, 027  
Dimensia ...................................... 000  
Sylvania .............. 006, 007, 010, 011,  
013, 016, 027, 033, 035, 043,  
049, 066, 087, 089  
MGA ................... 006, 011, 014, 019,  
022, 027, 041, 056, 061, 068  
Mitsubishi .......... 006, 011, 014, 019,  
022, 027, 041, 055, 056, 061, 068  
Symphonic ........................... 064, 076  
Tatung .......................................... 038  
Technics........................................ 012  
Techwood ............................ 011, 027  
MTC ............................. 011, 019, 027  
Multivision................................... 081  
NAD ...................................... 018, 023  
Electrohome ...... 006, 011, 014, 027,  
038, 061, 068  
Emerson ............. 011, 026, 027, 028,  
029, 030, 031, 032, 037, 042,  
053, 064, 065, 067, 075, 076,  
078, 079, 094, 095, 096  
Teknika............... 011, 019, 027, 033,  
036, 037, 040, 066  
NEC ..................... 011, 014, 019, 027,  
038, 084  
Telecaption .................................. 090  
TMK ...................................... 011, 027  
Panasonic... 012, 013, 038, 086, 111  
Envision................................ 011, 027  
Fisher ................... 017, 021, 039, 041  
Funai............................................. 064  
Philco.................. 006, 007, 010, 011,  
013, 016, 019, 027, 033, 035,  
037, 038, 043, 087, 089  
Toshiba ............... 018, 021, 023, 040,  
071, 077, 085, 090  
GE ....................... 000, 008, 009, 011,  
012, 027, 038, 068, 086, 089, 091  
Universal .............................. 008, 009  
Victor............................................ 051  
Vidtech ................................. 019, 027  
Philips................. 002, 006, 007, 010,  
011, 013, 016, 033, 035, 037,  
038, 043, 066, 073  
Goldstar ............. 003, 004, 006, 011,  
019, 027, 037, 050  
Pioneer............... 011, 027, 045, 062,  
093  
Wards ................. 000, 005, 006, 007,  
008, 009, 010, 011, 013, 019,  
025, 027, 028, 035, 043, 059,  
066, 076, 082, 089  
Hallmark .............................. 011, 027  
Portland .............. 011, 019, 027, 037  
ProScan ........................................ 000  
Proton ................. 011, 027, 037, 072  
Quasar ......................... 012, 038, 092  
Hitachi................ 009, 011, 027, 036,  
037, 040, 047, 048, 063, 080,  
094, 097, 098  
Yamaha ............... 006, 014, 019, 027  
Zenith ................................... 001, 099  
Infinity ......................................... 013  
JBL................................................. 013  
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Appendix B: universal remote VCR codes  
Sanyo...................................002, 012  
Admiral ....................................... 006  
Aiwa ............................................ 015  
Kenwood ......... 002, 014, 016, 030,  
044, 046  
Scott ................. 004, 013, 041, 049,  
068  
KLH .............................................. 073  
Lloyd’s ......................................... 015  
Logik............................................ 031  
Magnavox ..........008, 029, 053, 056  
Akai .................. 003, 017, 022, 023,  
063, 066  
Sears ................. 002, 005, 009, 012,  
018, 019, 035, 043, 048  
Audio Dynamics .................014, 016  
Bell & Howell ............................. 002  
Broksonic .................................... 010  
Sharp ................ 006, 024, 027, 039,  
045  
Marantz ........... 002, 008, 014, 016,  
029, 030, 044, 046, 061  
Shintom..............017, 026, 031, 055  
Signature .................................... 015  
Sony ............................ 017, 026, 038  
Candle .............. 007, 009, 013, 044,  
045, 046, 052  
Marta........................................... 009  
MEI............................................... 008  
Memorex............008, 009, 012, 015  
MGA ....................................004, 027  
Midland....................................... 032  
Minolta ...............................005, 035  
Canon ..................................008, 053  
Capehart ..................................... 001  
Sylvania ............ 008, 015, 029, 053,  
056  
Citizen .............. 007, 009, 013, 044,  
045, 046, 052  
Symphonic .................................. 015  
Tandy ...................................002, 015  
Tashiko ........................................ 009  
Tatung ......................................... 030  
Teac ............................ 015, 030, 069  
Technics....................................... 008  
Teknika...............008, 009, 015, 021  
TMK ............................................. 067  
Colortyme ................................... 014  
Craig ....................................007, 012  
Mitsubishi ........ 004, 005, 027, 035,  
040  
Curtis Mathes .. 000, 007, 008, 014,  
015, 044, 046, 053, 064, 067  
Montgomery Ward.................... 006  
MTC .....................................007, 015  
Multitech ...........007, 015, 031, 032  
Daewoo..............013, 045, 052, 076  
dbx.......................................014, 016  
Dimensia ..................................... 000  
Dynatech..................................... 015  
Electrohome ............................... 027  
NEC ................... 002, 014, 016, 030,  
044, 046, 059, 061, 064  
Toshiba ............. 005, 013, 019, 048,  
049  
Panasonic...........008, 053, 075, 077  
Pentax ........................ 005, 035, 044  
Pentex Research + ..................... 046  
Philco..................008, 029, 053, 056  
Philips..................................008, 029  
Pioneer....................... 005, 016, 050  
Portland ..................... 044, 045, 052  
ProScan ....................................... 000  
Quartz ......................................... 002  
Quasar .................................008, 053  
Totevision ...........................007, 009  
Unitech........................................ 007  
Vector Research ........ 014, 016, 044  
Victor........................................... 016  
Video Concepts ......... 014, 016, 044  
Videosonic .................................. 007  
Emerson ........... 008, 009, 010, 013,  
015, 020, 023, 027, 034, 041,  
042, 047, 049, 057, 062, 065,  
067, 068, 070  
Fisher ................ 002, 012, 018, 019,  
043, 048, 058  
Funai............................................ 015  
Wards ............... 005, 006, 007, 008,  
009, 012, 013, 015, 025, 027, 031,  
035  
GE ..................... 000, 007, 008, 032,  
037, 053  
Goldstar .............009, 014, 046, 060  
Harman Kardon ......................... 014  
Hitachi................005, 015, 035, 036  
Instant Replay ............................ 008  
JCL................................................ 008  
Yamaha ............ 002, 014, 016, 030,  
046  
RCA ................... 000, 005, 007, 008,  
028, 035, 037, 054, 069  
Zenith .................011, 017, 026, 072  
Radio Shack/Realistic ...... 002, 006,  
008, 009, 012, 015, 019, 027,  
043, 053  
JC Penney......... 002, 005, 007, 008,  
014, 016, 030, 035, 051, 053  
Samsung........... 007, 013, 022, 032,  
042  
JVC .................... 002, 014, 016, 030,  
046, 074  
Sansui ..................................016, 071  
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APPENDIX C: UNIVERSAL REMOTE CABLE CODES  
Magnavox .......... 007, 008, 019, 021,  
026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041  
063, 064  
ABC ...................... 022, 046, 053, 054  
Anvision ............................... 007, 008  
Cablestar.............................. 007, 008  
Diamond ...................................... 056  
Eagle..................................... 007, 008  
Eastern International................. 002  
General Instrument .................... 046  
Signature ..................................... 046  
Sprucer ......................................... 027  
Starcom ........................................ 046  
Stargate 2000.............................. 058  
Sylvania ................................ 011, 059  
Teknika......................................... 006  
Texscan ........................ 010, 011, 059  
Tocom ......... 017, 021, 049, 050, 055  
Unika ........................... 031, 032, 041  
Universal ..................... 051, 052, 060  
NSC ............................................... 009  
Oak .............................. 001, 016, 038  
Oak Sigma ................................... 016  
Panasonic............ 003, 027, 039, 061  
Philips................. 007, 008, 019, 021,  
026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041  
GI 400 ................. 004, 005, 015, 023,  
024, 025, 030, 036  
Pioneer........................ 018, 020, 044  
Randtek................................ 007, 008  
RCA ....................................... 000, 027  
Regal ........................... 003, 012, 013  
Regency................................ 002, 033  
Samsung....................................... 044  
Scientific Atlanta ...... 003, 022, 035,  
Hamlin........ 003, 012, 013, 034, 048  
Hitachi......................... 037, 043, 046  
Jerrold ................ 004, 005, 015, 023,  
024, 025, 030, 036, 045, 046, 047,  
Viewstar ............. 007, 008, 019, 021,  
026, 028, 029, 032, 033, 040, 041  
062, 065  
Warner Amex .............................. 044  
Zenith .................. 014, 042, 057, 061  
Macom ................................. 037, 043  
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Care and maintenance  
Cleaning the Exterior  
Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of  
the system with a soft dust cloth.  
Handling Compact Discs  
Do not touch their signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by  
one edge and the hole.  
Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not  
scratch or damage the label.  
Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged  
(cracked or warped) discs.  
Cleaning Compact Discs  
Dirty discs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep discs clean by  
wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the  
outer perimeter.  
If a disc becomes very 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 discs. Also,  
never clean the discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents  
which may cause damage to the disc surface.  
Tape Care  
Do not expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High  
temperatures may warp the shell or damage the tape itself.  
Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.  
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.  
Cleaning the Tape Heads  
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.  
Open the compartment door, push the PLAY button and gently clean the  
heads, capstan, and pinch wheel with a head cleaner.  
Clean These Parts  
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30 minutes drying  
time when using a liquid cleaner.  
Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.  
Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette  
(available from many audio equipment stores).  
Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.  
Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.  
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Index  
E
A
EQ MODE  
9
7
Antennas  
5
Appendix A: Remote TV codes 24  
Appendix B: Remote VCR codes  
Appendix C: Remote cable codes  
Auxiliary components 6  
24  
26  
F
FM MODE  
First things first  
2
9
7
Front panel display  
FUNCTION BUTTONS  
B
Balancing the speakers  
BALANCE/BASS/TREBLE  
BAND 7  
Battery installation  
Bypass 8  
4
9
G
General controls (cassette)  
General controls (CD) 11  
General controls (remote)  
General controls (tuner)  
14  
17  
17  
7
c
Cable codes  
Care and maintenance  
26  
H
30  
Hall  
Handling compact discs  
Headphones  
8
Cassette Deck Controls and Operations  
14  
29  
Cassette deck controls (remote)  
CENTER LEVEL 8  
19  
6
High speed dubbing 15  
Center speakers  
3
CD Controls and Operations 11  
CD display messages 12  
I
CD player  
11  
IRS  
7
CD player controls (remote)  
Choosing a radio station  
Cleaning compact discs  
Cleaning tape heads 29  
Cleaning the exterior 29  
Connecting antennas 5  
19  
9
29  
L
Laserdisc controls (remote)  
18  
Limited warranty  
Loading discs 13  
Location choice  
Back cover  
Connecting auxiliary components  
Connecting for power 6  
6
2
Connecting the speakers  
connecting the wires  
Connecting for power 6  
Component connection  
Controls  
3
M
6
Main (front) speakers 3  
MEMORY  
Moisture control  
8
tuner  
7
2
CD 11  
cassette deck  
14  
N
Normal  
D
8
DISC SKIP  
Display messages (tuner)  
Display messages (CD) 12  
11  
O
9
OPEN/CLOSE 12  
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INDEX  
surround speakers  
subwoofers  
P
Setting up the system 3  
Simultaneous playing and loading (CD)  
PAUSE (CD)  
PAUSE (cassette)  
Phantom  
Placing the speakers  
setting up for surround sound  
PLAY (CD) 12  
PLAY (cassette) 14  
Playing cassette tapes 14  
Playing discs 13  
Power 6  
12  
13  
14  
3
Simulated  
8
8
Skipping discs 13  
Speakers  
3
STANDBY  
7
STOP (CD)  
12  
STOP (cassette)  
Subwoofers  
SURROUND MODE  
14  
8
4
Surround sound level controls (remote)  
20  
POWER ON/OFF  
Preset programming 10  
PRESETS  
7
Surround speakers  
System location  
3
2
7
PROGRAM  
11  
Programming lists  
Programming presets 10  
13  
T
Tape care  
TEST TONE  
TRACK  
Troubleshooting tips 23  
Tuner Controls and Operations  
TUNING  
TV codes (remote)  
TV controls (remote) 17  
29  
8
12  
Programming the AUX button (remote)  
22  
Programming the universal remote  
for use with your TV/VCR  
for use with your cable box  
for use with other components  
laserdisc  
21  
7
7
24  
RCA brand Digital Satellite Receiver  
Pro Logic  
8
U
R
Using headphones  
6
RANDOM  
11  
Random play 13  
REAR LEVEL  
Receiver controls (remote)  
Receiver/tuner controls (remote)  
RECORD 14  
Recording from the CD player 15  
Recording from the radio 15  
9
V
20  
VCR codes (remote)  
VCR controls (remote) 18  
VOLUME  
25  
20  
7
W
Wide  
Recording from tape to tape 15  
Recording from TV, VCR, video16  
8
Remote cable codes  
Remote control use  
Remote TV codes  
26  
17  
24  
WIND 14  
REPEAT  
Repeat play  
11  
13  
s
Sample set up for surround sound  
Satellite receiver controls (remote)  
5
20  
SEARCH  
11  
Setting up for surround sound 3  
main (front) speakers  
center speakers  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty 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 we will 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 make a warranty 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:  
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
Product Exchange Center  
32 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 warranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user  
controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)  
Installation and set-up service adjustments.  
Batteries.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.  
Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.  
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
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 warranty:  
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.  
Model RP-9380  
20731350  
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206  
© 1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
97-10  
Printed in China  
Marca(s) Registras  
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