RCA Speaker System RS2135i User Guide

user manual  
manual de usuario  
RS2135i  
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  
Thomson Inc.  
P.O. Box 1976  
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976  
© 2007 Thomson Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)  
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)  
Printed In China / Impreso en China  
iPod not included.  
iPod no incluido.  
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.  
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.  
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Important Information  
Important Information  
Headphone Safety  
Safety Precautions  
Technical Specification  
Service Information  
EN  
Never open the cabinet under any  
circumstances. Any repairs or internal  
adjustments should be made only by a  
trained technician.  
Make sure you turn down the  
Product: 5CD Audio System  
Brand: RCA  
This product should be serviced only by those  
specially trained in appropriate servicing  
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain  
service, refer to the warranty included in  
this Guide.  
volume on the unit before you put  
on headphones. Increase the  
volume to the desired level only  
Model: RS2135i  
Never operate this product with the  
cabinet removed.  
Do not use your Unit immediately after  
transporting it from a cold place to a  
warm place, as condensation may cause  
the unit to malfunction.  
after headphones are in place.  
Electrical Consumption:  
Power Supply: 120V~60Hz  
Power consumption: 150 Watts  
Battery Information  
Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if  
you do not use your remote control for  
more than one month.  
Importer  
Keep your unit away from humid areas  
and abnormally hot places.  
Do not touch the player with wet hands. If  
any liquid enters the player cabinet, take  
the player to a trained technician for  
inspection.  
Comercializadora Thomson de México,  
S.A. de C.V.  
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.  
Any battery may leak electrolyte under the  
following circumstances:  
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  
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.  
– if mixed with a different battery type,  
– if inserted incorrectly,  
– if all batteries are not replaced at the  
same time,  
– if disposed of in fire, or  
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.  
Do not touch the pick-up lens which is  
located inside the disc tray. To keep dust  
from collecting on the pick-up lens, do not  
leave the tray 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.  
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.  
Minimum distances around the apparatus  
for sufficient ventilation .  
The ventilation should not be impeded by  
covering the ventilation opening with  
items, such as newspaper,table-  
Please Respect the  
Environment!  
Please help protect the environment by  
recycling or disposing of batteries according to  
federal, state, and local regulations.  
Don’t Infringe  
This product should only be used for the  
purposes for which it is sold, that is,  
entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any  
attempts to use this product for which it is not  
intended is unlawful and therefore not  
condoned by Thomson.  
Portions based upon Microsoft Windows Media Technologies.  
Copyright © 1999 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the  
Windows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
cloths,curtains,etc.  
No naked flame sources, such as lighted  
candles,should be placed on the apparatus.  
Attention should be drawn to the  
environmental aspects of battery disposal .  
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and  
not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right  
to make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the  
final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other  
languages.  
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Contents  
Getting Started  
FCC Information ...................................... 1  
Important Safety Instructions................. 2  
Important Information............................ 3  
Recording to the USB Drive ................. 15  
Deleting Files from USB Drive .............. 16  
Deleting All Files ................................... 16  
Content of Box  
EN  
ON  
SOURCE  
STANDBY  
MENU  
DEMO  
BAND  
FM ST  
INFO  
B.BOOST  
EQ  
iPod Mode.............................................. 17  
Connecting your iPod to the Unit  
VOL  
TUNE/PRESET  
RECORD  
DISC SKIP  
Navigate and Playback Audio Files on  
your iPod  
Getting Started ........................................ 6  
Content of box  
PROG  
ADD  
DEL  
INTRO  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
REPEAT  
Connections of Antennas and Speakers  
Connecting Your iPod ............................. 7  
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Advanced Playback Controls ................ 18  
Intro/Repeat/Random Playback  
Setting up a Program List  
one remote control  
with batteries  
one main unit  
two main speakers  
General Controls...................................... 8  
Main Unit  
Remote Control ....................................... 9  
Renaming Tracks .................................... 19  
user manual  
quick start  
guide  
Advanced Navigation Controls............. 19  
File Navigation  
Tips on Playback Sequence of Disc ...... 21  
product  
registration  
card  
Display .................................................... 11  
Settings................................................... 11  
Setting the Clock  
Troubleshooting Tips ............................. 22  
one AM loop antenna  
eight adapters  
Sleep Mode  
Maintenance .......................................... 23  
Cleaning  
CD Player  
Connections of Antennas and  
Speakers  
Using the FM and AM Antennas  
Before you use your unit, ensure both the FM  
and AM antennas are positioned properly.  
Sound Features ...................................... 12  
1. AM Loop antenna Jack  
2. FM Pigtail Antenna  
3. AUX IN  
Handing CDs  
CD and mp3 Disc Playback ................... 12  
USB Playback.......................................... 14  
Cleaning CDs  
CD Lens Care  
Technical Specifications  
Uncoil the FM antenna at the back of the unit,  
ensuring 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.  
4. Main Speaker Jacks  
Limited Warranty (U.S.) ........................ 24  
Radio ...................................................... 14  
Selecting Tuner Mode  
Selecting Tuner Band  
1.  
2.  
Tune Mode and Preset Mode  
Preset Mode  
Setting Presets  
Connecting the Speakers  
Each speaker has a black and a red wire. When  
connecting the speakers, match the red wires  
to the red jacks and the black wires to the  
black jacks.  
Suppressing Stereo Signal..................... 15  
3.  
4.  
Push Speaker terminal tab  
down to insert wire.  
Release tab to lock wire in  
the terminal.  
NOTE: Ensure the insulation is completely removed from the ends  
of the speaker wires at all connection  
points.  
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Getting Started  
General Controls  
Main Unit – Front view  
Installation  
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the space  
shown below free from other surfaces:  
Connecting Your iPod  
1. Check the table and use the appropriate  
adaptor for your iPod.  
In Recording mode, it selects display  
options and shows record time and  
remaining time.  
EN  
In Tuner mode, it selects radio band.  
DISC SKIP  
4”  
4”  
Skips to the next disc in CD mode.  
RECORD  
Starts and stops recording to the USB  
drive.  
4”  
4”  
2”  
DELETE  
Deletes the selected item.  
Front view  
Side view  
DEMO (on top of the unit)  
Turns the demonstration on/off .  
iPod Compatibility  
USB Jack  
Made for:  
ON/STANDBY  
Connects the USB drive.  
iPod with video (30GB, 60GB, 80GB) 5th/  
5.5th generations  
Turns power on or off (STANDBY mode).  
File Navigation Buttons  
Use the following file navigation buttons to  
navigate through the menus.  
iPod photo (20GB U2 Special Edition, 30GB  
U2 Special Edition, 40GB, 60GB) 4th  
generation  
SOURCE  
Allows selection of the following modes:  
CD player, USB, Tuner, AUX and iPod.  
iPod (10GB, 15GB, 20GB, 20GB U2 Special  
Edition, 30GB, 40GB) 3rd & 4th  
generations  
SELECT  
DISC 1 /DISC 2 /DISC 3 /DISC 4 /DISC 5  
From the stop mode, it selects the  
navigation mode.  
In the CD mode, it opens or closes the  
corresponding disc tray .  
iPod nano (1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB) 1st &  
2nd generations  
iPod mini (4GB, 6GB) 1st & 2nd  
generations  
In the navigation mode, it moves forward  
and selects highlighted item.  
Accesses directly to the corresponding disc  
tray for playback from other modes (e.g.  
TUNER).  
2. Install the correct adaptor to the dock at  
the top of the unit.  
BACK  
In the navigation mode, it navigates  
backwards.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
In the CD, USB or iPod mode, it starts and  
pauses playback.  
DELETE  
When reviewing program, it removes track  
from Program List.  
In the USB mode, it removes file from the  
connected USB drive.  
TUNE/PRESET  
In the CD or USB mode, it stops playback.  
In Recording mode, it stops recording to  
USB drive.  
In Tuner mode, it selects tune or preset  
mode.  
VOLUME CONTROL  
In the navigation mode, it moves up/down  
a list.  
FAST REVERSE/FORWARD  
/
In normal Mode, it adjusts the volume.  
In CD, USB or iPod mode, press to go to  
the previous/next track; hold to fast  
forward or reverse through track.  
In Tuner mode, it tunes the radio.  
Navigation buttons  
In navigation mode, it moves up/down a  
list.  
/
Note: This model includes adaptors  
for most of the common iPod  
models. If you have an iPod that  
requires a different adaptor, use the  
adaptor shipped with your iPod.  
BAND/INFO  
In CD or USB mode, it displays various  
information, e.g. track time, remaining  
time, ID3 tag, memory usage etc.  
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General Controls  
General Controls  
Remote Control  
TUNE/PRESET  
File Navigation Buttons  
Use the navigation buttons to navigate  
through menus.  
ON/STANDBY  
Turns the power on or off (STANDBY  
mode).  
In CD or USB mode, it stops playback.  
In Recording mode, it stops recording.  
In Tuner mode, it selects the Tune or Preset  
mode.  
EN  
ON  
SOURCE  
SOURCE  
Selects the CD player, USB, tuner, AUX  
and iPod.  
ON  
SOURCE  
DISC SKIP  
STANDBY  
Skips to the next disc in CD mode.  
STANDBY  
BAND  
MENU  
PROG  
In Tuner mode, it selects radio band.  
MENU  
DEMO  
BAND  
B.BOOST  
In CD, USB or Tuner mode, it enters  
program mode.  
FM ST  
BAND  
FM ST  
INFO  
B.BOOST  
EQ  
Selects between stereo and mono sound in  
the FM tuner mode.  
INTRO  
In CD or USB mode, it turns intro mode  
MENU  
From stop mode, it enters the navigation  
mode.  
In navigation mode, it navigates forward  
and selects highlighted item.  
In rename mode, it confirms the current  
alphabet and move to the next alphabet.  
on or off to play the first 10 seconds of  
each track / file.  
INFO  
In the CD or MP3/WMA mode, it displays  
various information (e.g. Track time,  
remaining time, ID3 tag, etc.)  
CLOCK  
Displays clock time. Press and hold to enter  
clock setting mode.  
In the USB mode, it shows memory usage.  
VOL  
DEMO  
MENU  
RANDOM  
In CD, USB, iPod or MP3/WMA mode, it  
turns on/off random playback.  
Turns the demonstration on/off.  
In navigation mode, it navigates  
backwards.  
B. BOOST  
In rename mode, it edits the previous  
Turns on or off the Bass Boost.  
alphabet.  
TIMER  
Hold to enter timer setting mode.  
Press to activate and deactivate timer.  
EQ  
Navigation buttons  
/
Selects the equalizer presets.  
In navigation mode, it moves up/down  
a list.  
In USB or simple MP3/WMA mode, it  
enters navigation mode.  
In rename mode, it selects alphabets.  
TUNE/PRESET  
REPEAT  
RECORD  
DISC SKIP  
MUTE  
In the CD mode, it repeats a track, CD or  
all CDs.  
In USB or iPod mode, it selects repeat one  
file or repeat all files mode.  
Mutes the sound.  
PROG  
ADD  
DEL  
INTRO  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
VOLUME CONTROL  
,
Adjusts the sound volume.  
Installing Batteries  
Insert 2 "AAA"("UM-4"/"R03") batteries to the  
remote control prior to use.  
SLEEP  
Selects the time interval in minutes before  
the unit turns off.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
In CD, iPod or USB mode, it starts and  
pauses playback.  
REPEAT  
ADD  
In the CD or USB mode, it adds track / file  
to the Program List.  
FAST REVERSE/FORWARD  
/
In the CD, USB or iPod mode, press to go  
to the previous/next track; hold to fast  
forward or reverse through track.  
In Tuner mode, it tunes down/up  
frequency.  
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DEL  
When reviewing program, it removes track  
from Program List.  
In the USB mode, it removes file from the  
connected USB drive.  
In rename mode, you can delete current  
alphabet.  
RECORD  
Starts and stops recording to the  
USB drive.  
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Display and Settings  
Sound Features  
3. Press  
/
to set the minute.  
Display  
Volume Control  
Using Preset Equalizer Curves  
4. Press TIMER to change to Timer Off  
setting with clock time flashing. Repeat  
steps 2 & 3 for timer off time setting.  
EN  
Turn the volume control on the main unit or  
Press EQ to toggle among FLAT, ROCK, POP,  
JAZZ, CLASSIC and CUSTOM. The display shows  
your selection briefly and the relative icon  
lights on the display.  
Source indication  
press VOL  
/
on the remote control to adjust  
volume level. The volume level shows briefly on  
the display.  
5. Press TIMER to select source. Press  
/
to select TUNER/TUNER REC/DISC/USB/iPod.  
If TUNER REC is selected, press  
select the preset station.  
6. Press TIMER to set volume. Adjust  
VOLUME CONTROL to select desired  
volume level.  
7. Press TIMER to save settings. Press TUNE/  
PRESET to cancel setting. The timer is  
automatically activated once timer setting  
is saved.  
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to  
Creating a Custom Curve  
1. Press EQ to select CUSTOM mode.  
2. While CUSTOM is displayed, press  
to cycle among displayed bass and treble  
range levels.  
3. While BAS and TRE is displayed, adjust  
volume control to set the associated gain  
between -10 and +10.  
Bass Boost  
Press B.BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass  
frequency. The BASS BOOST icon displays when  
it is activated.  
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mp3 WMA PROGRAM  
STEREO EQ B.BOOST SLEEP  
Muting Sound  
RDS  
INTRO REPEAT 1ALL DISC S  
Press  
on the remote to mute the sound.  
4. Press EQ to save setting and exit.  
When MUTE is on, the symbol flashes.  
Activating the Timer  
Play Mode status  
CD Tray Status:  
Lights up when  
loaded. Flashes  
when playing.  
Press TIMER to turn on/off the alarm. The timer  
icon is displayed when timer is activated.  
CD and mp3 Disc Playback  
Sleep Mode  
Loading Discs  
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.  
The SLEEP icon lights on the display when sleep  
mode is activated.  
To play a specific track in the disc  
Setting the Clock  
Press  
/
to select the track and press  
to  
1. Press DISC 1 /2 /3 /4 /5  
on the  
1. Press and hold CLOCK on the remote  
control until the hour flashes on the  
display.  
main unit to open the desired disc tray.  
2. Insert a disc with label facing up.  
3. Press the same DISC  
disc tray, or press a different DISC  
to open a different disc tray directly.  
4. Repeat steps 2-4 to load discs in all the  
disc trays.  
start playback.  
key to close the  
Pause Discs  
Press during playback to pause disc. Press  
again to resume.  
2. Press  
press CLOCK to shift to minute digits.  
3. Press to set the minute.  
/
to set the hour and then  
key  
/
View and Adjust Remaining Sleep Time  
When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to  
view remaining sleep time. Press again to  
change the time.  
4. Press CLOCK to save settings. Or press  
TUNE/PRESET to cancel the setting.  
Play and load simultaneously  
While playing one disc, you can press DISC  
to open or close other disc trays to load or  
change disc without interrupting the playback.  
The occupied disc tray icons displays and the  
current disc icon flashes on the display.  
If the disc is a mp3 / WMA CD, the respective  
MP3 and WMA icon will be displayed.  
Timer and Program Recording  
You can turn on/off the unit or record TUNER  
at preset times by setting the timer.  
Note: Sleep is automatically  
de-activated when the unit is  
turned off.  
Stop Playback  
You can use Program Recording to preset the  
unit to record your favorite radio program.  
When setting the timer, choose TUNER REC as  
the source to record radio at the preset time.  
Ensure there is adequate memory in the USB  
device connected.  
Playing Discs  
To play all discs in the disc tray  
Press in stop mode to begin playback.  
During playback, press TUNE/PRESET to stop  
playback. The unit returns to navigation mode  
briefly (approximately 10 seconds) before  
entering stop mode.  
Showing Demonstration  
Press DEMO to turn on/off demonstration  
mode.  
To play a specific disc in the disc tray  
From other modes (e.g. TUNER), press  
DISC 1 DISC 5 to play the  
corresponding disc. If there is no disc in  
the corresponding disc tray, the next  
occupied tray will be played.  
Tips:  
Setting the Timer  
• See pages 19 – 20 for details on  
Navigation Mode.  
1. Press and hold TIMER on the remote  
control until Timer On and the clock hour  
flash on the display.  
In CD stop mode, press SELECT/ to  
enter navigation mode and show disc  
menu.  
In CD navigation mode, press /BACK  
to return to stop mode.  
In CD mode, press SKIP DISC to play the  
next available disc.  
2. Set the Timer ON setting. Press  
/
to  
set the hour and then press TIMER to shift  
to minute digits.  
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CD and mp3 Disc Playback  
USB Playback  
Important CD and mp3/wma  
Information  
Skipping Files/Fast Forwarding/Reversing  
Fast Forwarding/Reversing/  
Skipping Tracks  
Connecting USB drive to the  
Main Unit  
Press  
/
to skip to the previous or  
EN  
next file.  
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:  
Press and hold  
/
to fast forward or  
Insert the USB drive's connector into the main  
unit’s USB Jack on the front panel.  
To disconnect, unplug the drive.  
Press and hold  
/
to fast forward or  
Some CD-R and CD-RW discs may not be  
playable due to the state of the disc or the  
device that was used for recording.  
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.  
reverse through a CD while it is playing.  
Press to skip to the previous or  
next track.  
reverse through a file while it is playing.  
/
Memory Usage  
Press BAND/INFO on the main unit or INFO on  
the remote control to view memory usage on  
the USB drive.  
Selecting USB Mode  
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select USB mode.  
Program Playback  
Refer to page 18 for details.  
To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc, do  
not open the disc tray 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.  
USB Playback Features  
Start and Pause Playback  
Press to start and pause playback.  
Notes:  
Note: Mass Storage Class (MSC) USB  
devices of up to 20 GB are  
compatible with this unit. Do not  
connect other USB devices to this unit.  
• Be sure to remove all discs from  
the disc tray before moving or  
transporting the unit.  
Stop Playback  
Press to stop playback. The unit enters the  
navigation mode for 10 seconds before  
entering the stop mode.  
Do not force the tray to close during  
CD playback or tray opening.  
File formats/bitrates supported by  
the player:  
mp3: 32 to 320kbps  
wma: 48 to 160kbps  
Notes on mp3/WMA Disc:  
Radio  
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.  
Selecting Tuner Mode  
Preset Mode  
In PRESET mode, the unit can store up to 32  
radio stations in its memory. You can program  
the presets in two ways:  
Press SOURCE to enter Tuner mode.  
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 mp3/WMA disc playback,  
the CD quality should be recorded at  
128kbps or 64kpbs.  
Selecting Tuner Band  
In Tuner mode, press BAND to select between  
FM and AM radio bands.  
Manual setting by entering every single  
radio station yourself.  
Perform Auto Preset Programming and the  
unit can store all available radio stations  
automatically in ascending order.  
Disc data size > 650MB is not  
recommended.  
Tune Mode and Preset Mode  
The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET  
mode.  
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.  
Manually Setting Presets  
1. Press TUNE/PRESET to enter TUNE mode.  
To select between TUNE and PRESET mode,  
press TUNE/PRESET  
2. Press  
/
to adjust the desired  
.
frequency.  
In PRESET mode, "P XX" will be displayed  
where "XX" represents the preset number  
(1-32).  
3. Press PROG once and the most recently  
accessed program location flashes on the  
display.  
4. If a different program location is  
Tune Mode  
In TUNE mode, you can press  
desired frequencies.  
preferred, press  
/
to move to the  
/
to select  
mp3 files in CD ROM EXTRA format disc  
are not recognized.  
desired preset number (1-32).  
5. Press PROG to store the selected frequency  
at that preset.  
Press  
Press and hold  
/
to select frequencies.  
to scan frequencies.  
/
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Radio  
Recording to the USB drive  
Using Presets  
Auto Preset Programming  
(FM only)  
High Speed Recording  
Deleting All Files  
In PRESET mode, press  
/
to access the  
EN  
High speed recording is only available for CD to In navigation and mp3 stop modes, press and  
previous or next preset station.  
USB drive recording. It can only be activated by  
pressing RECORD HIGH SPEED on the unit.  
The recording operations remain the same as  
normal speed recording except no sound can  
be heard during the process.  
hold DELETE on the main unit, or press DEL on  
the remote control to delete all the files on the  
mp3 player.  
Press and hold the BAND button for 2 seconds  
to scan stations in the FM band. The stations  
will then be stored as preset channels. A  
maximum of 32 stations can be stored. Be  
careful 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.  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono  
and stereo mode. “STEREO” is displayed in  
stereo mode.  
Tips:  
• If CD playback has already  
started, recording will begin  
instantly when RECORD is pressed.  
Recording stops automatically when  
CD stops.  
To view recording time and remaining  
time, press BAND/INFO on the main  
unit or INFO on the remote during  
recording.  
Recording Tuner/AUX to USB  
drive  
1. In Tuner mode, select the station to record  
(refer to page 14–15 for details).  
2. Press RECORD to start recording.  
3. Press TUNE/PRESET to stop recording.  
Recording to the USB drive  
Program Recording  
Refer to ”Setting the Timer” on page 11.  
elapsed recording time  
0:22  
146:14  
You can record CD, Tuner or AUX files to  
any MSC devices connected to the USB  
Jack.  
Recording function always records what is  
being played. Press SOURCE to select the  
source you want to record from.  
In general, recording starts instantly  
RECORD is pressed. It stops when STOP  
is pressed.  
Recording CD to USB drive  
1. Connect the USB drive to the unit's USB  
Jack at the front of the unit.  
2. In CD stop mode, press RECORD on the  
remote control or RECORD NORMAL on  
the unit.  
3. The unit is now in recording standby mode  
with REC icon flahsing. Turn VOLUME  
CONTROL knob or press  
the track to be recorded.  
4. Press or RECORD to start recording. The  
REC icon displays.  
5. Press TUNE/PRESET to stop recording.  
remaining time  
Deleting Files from USB Drive  
The encoding bitrate for tuner, CD  
and AUX signal are:  
1. In navigation mode, select the file for  
deletion using the navigation buttons  
(Refer to “Advanced Navigation Controls”  
on page 19 for details.)  
CD / Aux: 128 kbps  
Tuner: 96 kbps  
2. Press DELETE on the main unit or DEL on  
the remote control.  
3. Turn the Volume button on the main unit  
,
,
,
to select  
During recording, “REC” displays.  
There is one exception where recording  
will not start immediately when RECORD  
is pressed — while in CD mode and the CD  
is NOT playing. In this case, the unit goes  
into Recording Standby Mode, which is  
indicated by the flashing recording icon.  
This is to avoid recording “silence” to the  
USB device.  
or press  
or  
on the remote control to  
select “Yes” to delete or “No” to cancel.  
4. Press SELECT on the main unit or press  
on the remote control to confirm  
selection. If “Yes” is selected, the display  
shows memory usage information after  
deleting selected file. For a few seconds,  
the unit will return to the navigation  
mode.  
Record only selected tracks from a CD  
1. Create a CD program by following the  
instructions under “Setting up a Program  
List” on page 18.  
2. Press PROG to enter program mode.  
3. Press RECORD on the remote control or  
RECORD NORMAL on the unit. Playback  
and recording should begin automatically.  
The PROGRAM and REC icons will light on  
the display.  
The unit will go from Recording Standby  
Mode to Recording Mode as soon as the  
CD starts playing.  
When recording CD, there are 2 options:  
“Normal”, which records the CD in real  
time as it plays; or “High Speed”, which  
records the CD at roughly double the  
normal speed.  
4. Recording stops automatically when the  
program is finished.  
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iPod Mode  
Advanced Playback Controls  
In CD and USB mode, advanced playback  
controls allow you to sample, repeat and  
random playback files and set up a Program  
List. In USB mode, it allows you to rename  
tracks.  
In iPod mode, you can navigate and playback  
music on your iPod.  
Shuffle and Repeat Modes  
Setting Up a Program List  
EN  
1. In the navigation mode, press DISC SKIP  
to select disc.  
You control the shuffle and repeat modes by  
pressing and REPEAT on the remote control.  
2. Use the navigation buttons to select the  
track to add to Program List.  
3. Press ADD on the remote control to add  
selected track into the next available  
program location.  
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store more tracks  
into program memory.  
5. Wait for a few seconds timeout to return  
to navigation mode.  
Connecting your iPod to the  
Unit  
1. Switch off your iPod or pause its music  
playback.  
2. Place the appropriate adaptor (refer to  
page 7) on the iPod dock at the top of the  
unit.  
3. Place your iPod on the iPod dock and press  
SOURCE to select the iPod mode.  
Auxiliary Functions of the iPod  
Non-music functions of the iPod, such as photo,  
video, stopwatch, game will be disabled when  
the iPod is docked to the unit.  
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.  
Charging your iPod  
Your iPod is charged whenever it is docked to  
the main unit.  
"iPod Connecting" displays on the main  
unit. "iPod not found" will be displayed if  
no iPod is connected to the unit. Playlists,  
Artists, Albums and Genre will be  
Repeat  
Notes:  
You can create a program of up  
to 32 tracks.  
Press REPEAT on the remote control to select  
the repeat options:  
Disconnecting your iPod  
Stop the iPod playback before disconnecting it  
from the dock.  
In CD stop mode, press PROG to  
toggle between the program mode  
and normal modes.  
displayed if the connection is successful.  
Once connected, the iPod will resume  
playback from where it last stopped.  
Repeat the current track (REPEAT 1),  
Repeat all tracks in USB mode (REPEAT ALL),  
Repeat current disc (REPEAT 1 DISC) ,  
Repeat all discs (REPEAT ALL DISC), or  
Normal playback (ALL DISCS).  
Notes:  
Navigate and Playback Audio  
Files on your iPod  
Once docked, the iPod’s own display and  
buttons will be disabled. Navigate and  
playback your iPod using the unit’s buttons and  
remote control.  
Playing a Program List  
Press PROG to enter program mode and then  
• This model includes adaptors for  
most of the common iPod models.  
If you have an iPod that requires a  
different adaptor, use the adaptor  
shipped with your iPod.  
Random Playback  
Press on the remote control to turn on/off  
random playback. The 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.  
press  
. Program playback will begin.  
PROGRAM is displayed.  
Do not connect your iPod to the main  
unit's USB jack. It is recommended to  
connect your iPod to the iPod dock  
provided.  
Display Program List  
1. While the CD playback is stopped, press  
PROG to enter PROGRAM mode.  
The iPod's user interface (UI) is copied to the  
unit allowing you to experience the same  
control as the iPod's own control.  
2. Press  
/
repeatedly to view each track  
assignment in the program list.  
Deleting from Program List  
1. In PROGRAM mode, press  
the program to delete.  
2. Press DELETE on the unit or DEL on the  
Tip: 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).  
iPod Control  
Click Wheel  
Main Unit  
Volume knob VOL  
BACK/MENU /MENU  
Remote  
/
to select  
remote control.  
3. Press  
/
to select between “No” to  
Menu button  
cancel and “Yes” to confirm.  
4. Press  
to confirm selection.  
Center button SELECT  
Deleting the Entire Program List  
Follow the above steps by pressing and holding  
DELETE on the unit or DEL on the remote  
control instead of pressing and releasing.  
/
/
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Advanced Playback Controls  
Advanced Navigation Controls  
Remote Control  
MENU  
Renaming Tracks  
From stop mode, it enters the navigation  
EN  
You can rename files in the USB drive.  
Notes:  
mode.  
ON  
SOURCE  
1. In the USB stop mode, press  
folder.  
/
to select  
You can only rename the files but  
not the folders.  
In navigation mode, it plays selected track  
or enters selected folder.  
2. Press  
folder.  
/
to select the file in the current  
You need to enter a folder and select  
a file you want to rename before  
pressing PROG. If you press PROG  
while you are navigating the folders,  
"NO PROG" will be displayed.  
STANDBY  
MENU  
3. Press PROG to enter rename mode.  
4. Press or VOLUME CONTROL to select  
the first letter of the new file name.  
5. Press to confirm the current letter and  
move to the next letter.  
6. Press to modify the previous letter.  
In navigation mode, it exits current folder  
and returns to a higher level.  
MENU  
/
BAND  
B.BOOST  
EQ  
Navigation buttons  
/
In navigation mode, it moves up/down  
FM ST  
INFO  
DEMO  
a list.  
7. Press PROG again to confirm and store the  
new file name after entering the last letter  
of the file name (maximum seven letters).  
In tuner mode, it selects the previous or  
the next preset number.  
ADD  
In CD, USB or MP3/WMA mode, it adds  
track / file to the Program List.  
VOL  
Advanced Navigation Controls  
DEL  
When reviewing program, it removes track  
from Program List.  
In USB mode, it removes file from the  
connected USB drive.  
File Navigation  
Main Unit  
SELECT  
From stop mode, it enters navigation  
mode.  
TUNE/PRESET  
In navigation mode, it plays selected track  
or enters selected folder.  
RECORD  
DISC SKIP  
BACK  
In navigation mode, it exits current folder  
and returns to a higher level.  
PROG  
ADD  
DEL  
INTRO  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
DELETE  
Deletes the selected item.  
REPEAT  
VOLUME CONTROL  
Adjusts volume.  
In navigation mode, it selects items on  
a list.  
Display  
Navigation buttons  
In navigation mode, it moves up/down  
a list.  
,
In the navigation mode, the display looks like the following with the highlighted item.  
– ROOT  
Folder A  
Folder B  
Folder C  
Root or  
current  
folder  
name  
– FOLDER A  
File A  
Root or  
current  
folder  
name  
Selected audio  
file  
Selected folder  
Folder  
File B  
File C  
Audio file  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Advanced Navigation Controls  
CD sound skips  
Unit will not turn on  
Clean the disc.  
Check the disc for warping, scratches, or  
other damage.  
Check if something is causing the unit to  
vibrate. If so, move the unit.  
Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet  
away or on a different surface from the  
main unit.  
Check the power cord for a secure  
connection.  
Unplug the unit for a moment, and then  
plug into power source again.  
Check the outlet by plugging in another  
device.  
EN  
Tips on Playback Sequence of Disc  
• Check that the mp3/WMA disc is created with a single folder structure. Refer to  
the diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure.  
For example, the folders and songs from level 2 are played before moving to play  
folders and songs from level 3.  
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.  
No sound  
Increase the volume setting.  
CD button will not respond, or does not  
change discs when you press DISC SKIP  
Check the connection to speakers.  
Check that you have selected the  
appropriate function: CD, Tuner.  
Make sure the mute is off.  
Make sure the headphones are not  
plugged in.  
Switch to another function (Tuner) and  
then back to CD.  
LEVEL 1  
LEVEL 2  
LEVEL 3  
LEVEL 4  
Remote control does not work  
A
D
Check that the batteries are properly  
installed.  
Replace any weak batteries.  
Check the unit is plugged into power  
source.  
Point the remote directly at the unit’s  
front panel.  
Move closer to the unit.  
Remove any obstacles between the remote  
and the unit.  
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Folder 1.1  
Song 1.1.1  
Song 1.1.2  
Song 1.1.3  
Folder 1  
Poor radio reception  
Check the antenna connection.  
Move antenna.  
Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such  
as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave  
and fluorescent lights.  
E
F
G
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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  
CD does not play  
Check that the CD is in the tray.  
Check that the CD label is facing up.  
Check that PAUSE mode is not on.  
Check that the CD function is selected.  
Use the CD lens cleaner.  
B
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Song 2.1.1  
Song 2.1.2  
Folder 2  
12  
Clean the disc.  
Try another CD.  
3
4
5
Song 2.2  
Song 2.3  
Song 2.4  
C
6
7
Song 3.1  
Song 3.2  
Folder 3  
1
2
Song 4  
Song 5  
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Limited Warranty (U.S.)  
Maintenance  
What your warranty covers:  
Product Registration:  
Disconnect the unit from the power  
source before performing any maintenance.  
CD Lens Care  
Defects in materials or workmanship.  
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.  
EN  
When your CD lens gets dirty it can cause the  
unit to output poor sound quality. To clean the  
lens you will need to purchase a CD lens  
cleaner to maintain the output sound quality  
of your unit. For instructions on cleaning the  
CD lens, refer to the ones accompanying the  
lens cleaner.  
For how long after your purchase:  
Cleaning  
Clean the exterior of the unit using a soft dust  
cloth.  
One year from date of purchase for labor and  
parts  
Warranty period for rental units begins with  
the first rental or 45 days from date of  
shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes  
first.  
Limitation of Warranty:  
The warranty stated above is the only  
warranty applicable to this product. All  
other warranties, express or implied  
(including all implied warranties of  
merchantability or fitness for a particular  
purpose) are hereby disclaimed. No  
verbal or written information given by  
Thomson inc., 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 inc. shall not be  
liable for incidental or consequential  
damages resulting from the use of this  
product or arising out of any breach of  
any express or implied warranty on this  
product. This disclaimer of warranties  
and limited warranty are governed by  
the laws of the state of Indiana. Except  
to the extent prohibited by applicable  
law, any implied warranty of  
CD Player  
CAUTION! This unit operates with a laser. It  
must be opened by only a qualified technician.  
What we will do:  
Technical Specification  
Power supply: 120V~60Hz  
Dimensions (H x W x D mm):  
Unit size: 270 x 204 x 307  
Speaker: 270 x 198 x 236  
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to  
5kHz  
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.  
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.  
Handling CDs  
Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold the  
CD by the edges, or by one edge and the  
hole.  
Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the  
label surfaces.  
How you get service:  
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.  
Do not scratch or damage the label.  
Do not use damaged (cracked or warped)  
CDs  
Maximum size of Mass Storage Class device  
supported: 20 GB  
Show the Authorized Service Center  
Representative your evidence of purchase  
date or first rental.  
Cleaning CDs  
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, wipe the dirt away  
gently with a soft damp cloth and then  
remove any water droplets with a dry  
cloth.  
Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.  
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.  
merchantability or fitness for a particular  
purpose on this product is limited to the  
applicable warranty period set forth  
above.  
How State Law relates to warranty:  
Do not use record cleaning sprays or  
antistatic  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor  
limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, or limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts, so the above  
limitations or exclusions may not apply to  
you.  
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.  
agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with  
benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents  
which may cause damage to the disc  
surface.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,  
and you also may have other rights that vary  
from state to state.  
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.  
If you purchased your unit outside the United  
States:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your  
dealer for warranty information.  
A unit purchased or serviced outside the  
U.S.A.  
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to  
lightning damage.  
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.  
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