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RS3520/RS3522
VTCD550
A3000/A3005/A3200/A3205/A3400
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Co n t e n t s
FCC/ Sa fe t y In fo rm a t io n
Tu n e r
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . .8
EN
In st a lla t io n . . . . . . . . . .2
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Auto Preset Program (for FM
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . .8
Suppressing Stereo Signal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tuning to an RDS Station
Co n t ro ls & In d ica t o rs
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .4
Disp la y
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Displaying RDS Station
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Searching by Program
Showing the Demonstration
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Display Alarm/Clock . . . . . . .5
Setting the Time . . . . . . . . .5
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . .5
Activating the Timer . . . . . .5
Adjusting the Display
Type (PTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Ta p e Pla ye r
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . .9
Continuous Play . . . . . . . . . .9
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
From an Auxiliary Input . . .9
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
So u n d Fe a t u re s
Using Preset Equalizer Curves
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Creating a Custom Curve
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Tro u b le sh o o t in g Tip s
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Activating Surround Sound
.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Boosting the Bass . . . . . . . . .6
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . .6
X- Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Ma in t e n a n ce
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CD Pla ye r
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Shuffling the Play Order . . .6
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . .6
Repeating the Play Order . .6
Setting Up a CD program . .7
Playing a Program List . . . . .7
Displaying the Program list
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Deleting a Track from a
Mo re In fo rm a t io n . . . .11
US Wa rra n t y . . . . . . . .12
Ca n a d ia n Wa rra n t y . . .13
RS2520/ RS2521/ RS2522
RS2550
Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Automatically Skipping
RS3520/ RS3522
VTCD550
Tracks (ATS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Creating an ATS Program . .7
Editing an ATS Program . . .7
Skipping a Disk . . . . . . . . . . .7
Searching through a CD . . .7
A3000/A3005/A3200/
A3205/A3400
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In st a lla t io n
RS2520/
RS3520/A3000/
A3005
EN
RS2522/ RS3522/
A3400
RS2521/ A3200/
A3205
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RS2550/
VTCD550
1. AM Lo o p An t e n n a Co n n e ct o r
2. Au xilla ry Co n n e ct o r
3. Su rro u n d Sp e a ke r Ja cks
4. Ma in Sp e a ke r Ja cks
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5. Su b w o o fe r Sp e a ke r Ja cks
6. Op t ica l Ou t p u t
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(o n ly a va ila b le fo r Th o m so n Mo d e ls)
7. FM An t e n n a Ja ck (fo r A3400 o n ly)
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To e n su re su fficie n t ve n t ila t io n , ke e p t h e sp a cin g s sh o w n b e lo w
fre e fro m o t h e r su rfa ce s:
10 cm
10 cm
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TUNER
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Co n t ro ls a n d In d ica t o rs
D
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DISC
OPEN/CLOSE
CD Pla ye r
EN
DISC
1
DISC
2
DISC
3
4
DISC
5
DISC SKIP
OPEN/CLOSE — Opens or closes
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the disc tray.
DISC 1 - DISC 5 — Selects disc 1, 2,
3, 4, or 5
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DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD
in the tray
DIGITAL PLL
SYNTHESIZED TUNER
POWER
CLOCK
X-SURR.
B. BO O ST
TIMER
STANDBY/POWER (RCA models)
— Turns power on or off (STAND-
BY mode). STANDBY/ POWER/
ECO (Thomson models) — keep
pressing briefly STANDBY mode
to enter ECO (power saving, with-
out clock display) mode.
X-SURROUND
DIMMER/DEMO
BAND
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FM ST/SCAN
PHONES
KEVLAR
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PHONES — Jack for connecting
headphones
D EC K 1
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RECORD/PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
SOURCE— Selects the CD player/
tuner/ tape player/ external source
SET — Sets tuner or CD presets
mode
O
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C
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DEMO/DIMMER — Turns the fea-
ture demonstration on or off
STOP — Stops CD track
(stops tape on digital
tape drives)
(PTY/MIX for Thomson series)
INTRO Turns INTRO mode on or
—
Mu lt i-fu n ct io n JOG
SKIP FORWARD —
Increments radio fre-
quency or CD tracks
SKIP BACKWARD —
Decrements radio fre-
quency or CD tracks
off to play the first 10 seconds of
each track. (RDSTIME/INTRO on
Thomson models)
REPEAT (for RCA models) —
Turns REPEAT mode on or off to
repeat a track, a disc, or all discs.
JOG WHEEL —
Turn (+) to
G
increase or (-)
to decrease
numeric values
on display/
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays or REPEAT/ RDS (for Thomson mod-
select tuner
E
pauses CD
els) — also shows RDS informa-
tion in Tuner mode (FM).
preset stations/
select CD tracks
CLOCK — Shows clock time and
enters clock setting mode.
ATS
skip program
—
Sets up an automatic track
tem keys and features.
TIMER — Enters timer setting
mode and turns the mode on/off.
BASS BOOST — Turns bass boost
on or off
VOLUME — Increases/ decreases
volume.
BAND — Changes among tuner EQ/ CUSTOM EQ — Toggles
bands. FM/AM for RCA and
FM/MW/LW for Thomson.
Enters autopreset program in
FM mode.
among FLAT, ROCK, JAZZ, POP,
CLASSICAL & CUSTOM modes.
X-SOUND/ HELP MODE —
Press once to activate X-SUR-
FM ST/ SCAN — Toggles between ROUND (only for RS2521, RS2522,
FM stereo and mono. Enters tuner RS3520, RS3522, A3200, A3205,
scan mode.
SHUFFLE
A3400). Keep pressing briefly to
Turns SHUFFLE mode turn HELP mode on or off to dis-
—
on or off to play CDs randomly.
play useful information about sys-
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Tip: In STANDBYmode (press
EN
Re m o t e Co n t ro l
POWER off), the system displays
the time. Press POWERtoturn
the system on in the previously
POWER — (RCA models) —
Turns power on or off
(STANDBY mode). (Thomson
models) — keep pressing
briefly STANDBY mode to
enter ECO (power saving,
without clock display) mode.
TUNER — Selects tuner
CD — Selects CD player
TAPE — Selects tape player
AUX — Selects an external
input.
POWER
TUNER
AUX
used mode. Press CD, TAPE,
CD
TAPE
TUNER,orAUX to select the corresponding
mode. Look at the display icons to identify
the current mode.
VOL
--
VOL
+
HELP
PAUSE
STOP
PLAY
TRACK REV
TRACK FWD
REPEAT DISC SKIP SHUFFLE
MUTE — Mutes volume
VOL+ o r VOL- — Increases/
decreases volume
RECORD
SLEEP
SURROUND
BASS B.
PRESET
Ta p e Pla ye r
EQ PRESET — Selects equaliz-
er presets
HELP — Turns HELP mode
on/off
6+2 RS2520, RS2521, RS2550, RS3520, RS3522
VTCD550, A3000, A3005
6+5 A3200, A3205, A3400
PLAY — Plays current CD
STOP — Stops playing CD
6+2 a n d 6+5 t a p e co n t ro ls in clu d e :
RECORD
PLAY
TRACK FWD — Increments CD track; searches
through CD
REWIND
TRACK REV — Decrements CD track; searches
through CD
(Press TRACK FWD/ REV to tune up/ down tuner
frequency)
FAST-FORWARD
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD
REPEAT — (REPEAT/RDS — Thomson models)
Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs. When the radio is
active, displays RDS information
PAUSE — Pauses the CD
SHUFFLE (MIX/PTY SEARCH — Thomson models)
— Turns on/off random listening
BASS B. — Turns on or off Bass Boost
SLEEP — Press to select the time interval in
minute before the unit turns off.
PRESET UP/DOWN — Selects next/ previous preset
station
SURROUND — Activates X- SURROUND (only for
RS2521, RS2522, RS3520, RS3522, A3200, A3205,
A3400). Otherwise, does not function in this unit.
RECORD — does not function in this unit
Tip: Depending on your system model, your
tape drive is
either controlled
by 6+2 or 6+5
mechanical but-
tons located
below the decks.
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Disp la y
EN
BASS
SURROUND
Sh o w in g t h e De m o n st ra t io n
Act iva t in g t h e Tim e r
Not operational in CD mode. Press DEMO/DIMMER
to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstra-
tion scrolls through all display operations.
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off
the alarm. The alarm is active when the
clock icon indicator is lit.
Ad ju st in g t h e Disp la y Brig h t n e ss
1. Press and hold DEMO/DIMMER for more than 2
seconds.
DISPLAY ALARM/CLOCK
Se t t in g t h e Tim e
1. Press CLOCK until the time flashes on the display
(12-hour clock for RCA, 24-hour clock for Thomson).
2. Rotate MULTI JOG to set the hour and then press
SKIP FORWARD to shift to minute digits.
3. Rotate MULTI JOG to set the minute.
4. Press SET to save settings and STOP to quit set-
ting.
2. While the dimmer is dis-
played, rotate MULTI JOG to
select the desired level (DIMM
0 - 3).
DIM 2
Sle e p Mo d e
You can select the time interval in minute before the
unit turn off automatically. Press SLEEP on the
remote to select among 5,15, 30, 45, 60, 90 & 120
minutes.
Note: When system is ON, you can press CLOCK to
display the current time for about 2 seconds.
Se t t in g t h e Tim e r
1. Press TIMER until the ON and clock time flash on
the display ( ON - timer on time ) (12-hour clock for
RCA, 24-hour clock for Thomson).
2. For setting time, rotate MULTI JOG to set the
hour and then press SKIP FORWARD to shift to
minute digits.
3. Rotate MULTI JOG to set the minute.
4. Press SKIP FORWARD to change to OF (timer off
time) with clock time flashes. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for
timer off time setting.
5. Press SET to save settings and STOP to quit set-
ting.
Tip: DEMO
Mode does
not affect the
current system
operation. When the
system is initially plugged
in, DEMO mode is acti-
vated.
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So u n d Fe a t u re s
- +10.
Usin g Pre se t Eq u a lize r Cu rve s
EN
Press PRESET EQ to toggle among
FLAT, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, CLASSICAL
& CUSTOM. The display shows
briefly the selection.
Bo o st in g t h e Ba ss
Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass
JAZZ
frequency.
ROCK
POP
Mu t in g Au d io
Press MUTE on the remote to
FLAT
CLASS
MUTE
cut the sound.
Cre a t in g a Cu st o m Cu rve
1. Press PRESET EQ to select CUSTOM
CUSTOM
X- Su rro u n d
Press X- SURROUND to enjoy enriched sound quality.
This feature gives you:
1. Better width and depth for vocal and instrumental
sound.
2. More powerful presence for studio recording.
3. Enhanced surround effects with greater flexibility
in positioning speakers.
mode.
2. While "CUSTOM" is displayed, rotate MULTI JOG
to cycle among displayed bass-, mid-, and treble -
range levels.
3. While BAS, MID, or TRE is dis-
played, adjust VOLUME to set
the associated gain between -10
MID+08
CD is playing
2. Load/change discs for available trays by pressing
DISC SKIP.
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.
CD PLAYER
D
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OPEN/CLOSE
DISC
1
DISC
2
DISC
3
DISC
4
DISC
5
DISC SKIP
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Sh u fflin g t h e Pla y Ord e r
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Press SHUFFLE to turn on/off the playing of tracks in
random order. (PTY/MIX for Thomson models.)
Lo a d in g Discs
Sa m p lin g Tra cks
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.
Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the drawer.
on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn INTRO
3. Insert up to five discs with label face up. (Press DISC mode off.
SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the drawer. Loaded disc
(Note: You may also press REPEAT to select 1 disc or
position icon lights.
all discs before activating INTRO & SHUFFLE func-
tions)
Pla yin g Discs
Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin or pause play, and STOP
to stop play.
Re p e a t in g t h e Pla y Ord e r
Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current disc,
Select a specific disc by pressing DISC 1 - DISC 5.
Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to select a specif-
ic track.
all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off.
Play and load simultaneously by:
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray while a
Tip: While playing a CD, press
and hold SKIP-FORWARDor
BACKWARDfor more than 2 sec-
onds to search through the CD.
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CD Pla ye r
EN
D IREC T D ISC AC C ESS
DISC 2 DISC 4
DISC 1
DISC 3
DISC 5
Se t t in g Up a CD Pro g ra m
Au t o m a t ica lly Skip p in g Tra cks
(ATS)
You can program the CD player to play up to any 32
tracks on the CDs in the tray.
1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to enter
program mode. The system displays the next avail-
able program number: “- - P:01,” with “- -” flashing,
prompts you for the first track in the program list.
2. Rotate MULTI JOG to select a track (press DISC
SKIP or DISK 1 - DISK 5
Cre a t in g a n ATS Pro g ra m
1. Press STOP.
2. Press ATS to display “- - P:01"
3. Press DISC SKIP or DISC (1-5) to specify a disc.
4. Rotate the jog to specify the first track to skip, and
press SET.
to select a track from a
different disc).
3. Immediately press SET
5. Repeat the previous step to add more tracks to the
ATS program.
5P:01
to assign the selected
6. Press PLAY to play the ATS program.
track to the program number. After 3 seconds, you
are prompted for the next track in the program list.
(In CD program mode, PROG icon will be lit.)
Ed it in g a n ATS Pro g ra m
1. Press STOP.
2. Press ATS.
Pla yin g a Pro g ra m List
While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY.
3. Press SET repeatedly until the display shows the
track you want to change.
4. Press DISC SKIP or DISC (1-5) to specify a disc.
5. Rotate the jog to specify the replacement track to
be skipped, and press SET.
Disp la yin g t h e Pro g ra m List
1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to enter
PROGRAM mode.
6. Repeat the previous step to change other previous-
ly programmed tracks.
2. Press SET repeatedly to list each track assignment
in the program list.
7. Press PLAY to play the program.
Note: During ATS mode, ATS icon will be lit.
De le t in g a Tra ck fro m
a Pro g ra m List
Skip p in g a Disk
Press DISC SKIP.
While in PROGRAM mode, display the programmed
track to be deleted (press SET if
necessary to cycle through the
list) and immediately press
STOP. To clear the whole
Se a rch in g Th ro u g h a CD
Press and hold SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD
to search through a CD as it is playing.
programmed list, press
and hold STOP for 5
seconds. The system
Tip: You can create a
program of up to 32 tracks
Caution: Do not push to force clos-
ing of the tray during CD playback or
tray opening.
displays the message
CLEAR.
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Tu n e r
desired frequency.
D
IGITAL
P
LL
SYNTHESIZED TUNER
EN
POWER
CLOCK
2. Press the SET button once.
3. The most recently accessed program location will
be displayed.
X-SURR.
B. BO
O
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TIMER
X-SURROUND
DIMMER/DEMO
BAND
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F
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FM ST/SCAN
PHONES
4. If a different program location is preferred, rotate
MULTI JOG to move to the desired preset number (1-
32).
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5. Press SET to store the selected frequency at that
preset.
1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.
2. Press BAND to select the next radio band.
Choices are:
AM/FM (RCA models)
FM/MW/LW (Thomson models)
Su p p re ssin g St e re o Sig n a l
The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode.
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.
Press FM ST/SCAN to toggle between FM mono and
stereo for stereo FM stations.
Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations.
Tip: Press FM ST/ SCANfor more than 1
second to automatically tune up/down the
band for the next station. When a station
is detected, it will stop for 5 seconds to let
you save the station. After 5 seconds (if no
keys is pressed), it will continue to search for
next station.
Tu n in g t o a St a t io n
Press SKIP FORWARD/
BACKWARD to select fre-
quencies.
87.50 MHz
Usin g Pre se t s
Rotate MULTI JOG to access the previous or next pre- Th o m so n m o d e ls
set station. The display first shows the preset program
number and after a few seconds, the frequency and
then the preset program number again. (FMPR:01 is
FM preset 1)
Tip: RDS stations broadcast on FM
only. When the tuner detects an
RDS signal, the RDS icons turns
on.
Au t o Pre se t Pro g ra m m in g (fo r FM
o n ly)
Tu n in g t o a n RDS St a t io n
Press and hold BAND
button for 2 second to
scan stations in the select-
PR:01
BBC No...
ed band. The stations will
then be stored as preset
SCIENC...12:05
channels. Maximum 32 stations can be stored. Beware
of your preset channels being erased accidentally
because the scanning and storing process is automatic
upon pressing the button.
You can stop the automatic scan by pressing any but-
ton, but the erased stations cannot be recovered.
1. Rotate MULTI JOG to preset station or press SKIP
FORWARD/ BACKWARD to desired frequency.
2. If RDS station found, RDS lights on display with sta-
tion name shown.
Se t t in g Pre se t s
1. Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to access the
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Tu n e r
Disp la yin g RDS St a t io n
mode.
EN
3. Within 5 seconds, press PRESET SKIP FORWARD/
BACKWARD to search for a station broadcasting the
selected type of program.
In fo rm a t io n
Toggle REPEAT/ RDS to display the frequency, station
name (PS), station type (PTY), clock time (CT), or radio
text (RT). In CT mode, press CT/INTRO key to replace
the displayed time by RDS station time. If clock
time is not yet set, this information will
Tip: You can search for stations using one of the
following program types: RDS NEWS(news),
AFFAIR(news and documentaries), INFO(weather,
medical), SPORT(sports), EDUCAT(education), DRAMA
(series and plays), CULTUR(religion), SCIENC(science
and technology), VARIED(miscellaneous), POP M(pop
music), ROCK M(rock music), MOR M(middle-of-the
road music), LIGHTM(light music), CLASSI(classical
music), OTHERM(unclassified music), ALARM(alarm).
be shown as clock time automatically.
Se a rch in g b y Pro g ra m Typ e (PTY)
1. Press PTY/MIX to enter PTY selection
2. Toggle PTY/MIX or rotate the jog to select a PTY
access the desired radio band.
Ta p e Pla ye r
3. Tune to the station to be recorded.
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
5. Press STOP to end recording.
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2
RECORD/PLAY
BACK
PLAY ACK
B
RECORD/PLAY
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PLAY ACK
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Fro m CD
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.
Pla yin g a Ta p e
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD.
3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded.
4. Select the track, CD, or program to be recorded.
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.
6. CD begins to play.
Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette door.
3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door
closed.
7. Press STOP to end recording.
4. Press REWIND/FAST FORWARD to position the
tape to the desired starting position.
5. Press PLAY.
Ta p e t o Ta p e
1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.
2. Insert the source tape into deck 2.
3. Press PAUSE and then RECORD on deck 1.
4. Press PLAYon deck 2. The playback and recording
start simultaneously.
Co n t in u o u s Pla y
1. Insert a tape into deck 2 and start playback.
2. Insert a tape into deck 1 and press PLAY and
PAUSE together.
Fro m a n Au xilia ry In p u t
1. Insert the cassette in deck 1.
2. Check that the auxiliary device has been connected
correctly to the AUX connector on the back of the
audio system.
3. When the tape in deck 2 finishes playback, PAUSE
at deck 1 will be released automatically and start
playback.
Re co rd in g
Fro m Tu n e r
3. Start playback on the auxiliary device.
4. Press RECORD on deck 1 to begin recording.
5.. Press STOP to end recording.
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TUNER and to
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g Tip s
Pro b le m
So lu t io n
Pro b le m
So lu t io n
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System will Check power cord for a secure connection.
not turn on Unplug the unit for a moment, and then
plug into power source again.
CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner)
and then back to CD.
Check the outlet by plugging in another
device.
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
No sound
Increase the volume setting.
Check connection to speakers.
Check that you have selected the appropri-
ate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.
Distorted or Inspect the tape heads and clean and
noisy tape
recordings
demagnetize.
Poor radio
reception
Check antenna connection.
Move antenna.
Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such
as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave,
fluorescent lights.
Remote
control
does not
work
Check that the batteries are properly
installed.
Replace weak batteries.
Check the system is plugged in to power
source.
CD does
not play
Check that CD is in the tray.
Check that CD label is facing up.
Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
Check that CD function is selected.
Point the remote directly at the system’s
front panel.
Move closer to the system.
Remove any obstacles between the remote
and the system.
CD sound
skips
Clean the disc.
Check disc for warping, scratches, or other
damage.
Check if something is causing the system to
vibrate. If so, move the system.
Ma in t e n a n ce
Disconnect the audio system from the power source
before performing any maintenance.
ic heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud
dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by
playing a demagnetizing cassette (available through
an audio equipment store).
Cle a n in g
Side
A
Protection
Side
B
Protection
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.
To protect recordings one or
both sides of a tape, remove
the corresponding tab. If you
later want to record on the
A
B
CD Pla ye r
tape, affix a piece of adhesive tape over the hole.
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must
be opened by only a qualified technician.
Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack in
your tapes can cause scratches on
A
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.
Ta p e Pla ye r
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical-
ly open the door of each deck and clean the magnet-
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Mo re In fo rm a t io n
Sa fe t y Pre ca u t io n s
Ha n d lin g CDs
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• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any
repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a
trained technician.
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the
edges, or by one edge and the hole. Do not affix labels or
adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do not scratch or
damage the label. CDs rotate at high speeds inside the
player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs
• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid
enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained
technician for inspection.
Cle a n in g CDs
• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music
on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the car-
tridge and stylus of a record player. Although this prod-
uct incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe
when operated according to directions.
• Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep
CDs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from
the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it
out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove any
water drops with a dry cloth.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use
damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
Prevent damage to this product, set switch for proper
voltage.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents
on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with benzene, thinner, or
other volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc
surface
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside
the disc compartment. Also, to keep dust from collecting
on the pick-up lens and do not leave the compartment
door open for an extended period of time. If the lens
becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air
blower brush designed for camera lenses.
Do n ’t In frin g e
This product should only be used for the purposes for
which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copy-
right law. Any attempts to use this product for which it is
not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by
Thomson Consumer Electronics.
Im p o rt a n t Ba t t e rie s In fo rm a t io n
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not
use your remote control for more than one month.
Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries
may cause skin burns or other personal injuries. Dispose
of batteries in the proper manner, according to provin-
cial and local regulations. Any battery may leak elec-
trolyte 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 if an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
Te ch n ica l Sp e cifica t io n
Power supply: 230V~50Hz for Thomson models,
120V~60Hz for RCA models.
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):
Unit size - 329 x 307 x 360 (For all)
Speaker ( for RS2520/ RS3520/ A3000/ A3005 )
- 329 x 250 x 232.5
Speaker ( for RS2521/ A3200/ A3205 )
- 329 x 250 x 252.5
Speaker ( for RS2550/ VTCD550 )
- 361/329 x 240 x 258
He a d se t Sa fe t y
• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing
experts are against continuous extended play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume
or discontinue use it.
Speaker ( for RS2522/ RS3522/ A3400 )
- 361 x 250 x 265
Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 20Hz to 20 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.
• You should use be extreme caution or temporarily dis-
continue use it in potentially hazardous situations.
Even if you headset is an open-air type designed to let
you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so
high that you are unable to hear what is around you.
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US Wa rra n t y
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y co ve rs:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
Fo r h o w lo n g a ft e r yo u r p u rch a se :
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• 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.)
Wh a t w e w ill d o :
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.
• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period.
Ho w t o m a ke a w a rra n t y cla im :
• 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:
Th o m so n Co n su m e r Ele ct ro n ics, In c.
Pro d u ct Exch a n g e Ce n t e r
11721 B Ala m e d a Ave .,
So co rro , Te xa s 79927
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
• Insure your shipment in case of loss of damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage orloss.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y d o e s n o t co ve r:
• 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.
Pro d u ct Re g ist ra t io n :
• 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.
Ho w st a t e la w re la t e s t o t h is w a rra n t y:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
If yo u p u rch a se d yo u r p ro d u ct o u t sid e t h e USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Ca n a d ia n Wa rra n t y
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufactur-
ing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be
replaced free of charge, including return transportation.
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This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,
OR
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original
carton (or equivalent).
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
Th o m so n Co n su m e r Ele ct ro n ics Ca n a d a , In c.
Dist rib u t io n Ce n t re
7400 A Bra m a le a Ro a d
Mississa u g a , On t a rio L5S 1X1
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the
statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent
that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and
remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed
during the warranty period.
PURCHASE DATE
NAME OF STORE
Model Number:
55051620
Rev. 0 EN/F/E
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