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Thomson multimedia Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
IMPORTER
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976
© 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.
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Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
55570940 (EN/F/E)
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
RS2620
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.
Printed In China / Impreso en China
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General Controls
Main Unit
Getting Started
Unpacking the system:
Connecting the Speakers
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Match the red wire (on the left speaker) to red terminal
for the left speaker (L) on the back of the unit and the
black wire (on the left speaker ) to the black terminal for
left speaker (L). Follow the same procedure to connect
the right (R) speaker.
You should have the following:
DIGITAL TUNING
(SKIP BACK-
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one main unit (with 2 main speakers);
one remote control;
WARD) — Decrements radio frequency,
preset down, goes to the previous CD
track or setting option.
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one AM loop antenna;
one user’s guide;
one safety leaflet.
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DIGITAL TUNING
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WARD) — Increments radio frequency,
preset up, goes to the next CD track or
setting option.
Speaker Wire Connection
Owner and registration Card
CD-R
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RW COMPATIBLE
Back View
PLAY / PAUSE — Plays or pauses
CD.
DISC
SKIP
IR SENSOR
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STANDBY
TUNE•PRESET
— Stops CD track,
L
PRESET EQ
DIGITAL TUNING
TUNE•PRESET
SOURCE
TIMER
GAME
•MP3•
Sets tune or preset mode.
R
Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
DIMMER•DEMO CLOCK
CD DISPLAY
PROG•SET BAND
REPEAT
PROG•SET - Enters program mode
for CD and Tuner; Applies new set-
tings for Clock and Timer modes.
BAND/AUTO PROG. — Changes
between FM and AM tuner bands.
Enters auto preset program in FM
mode.
BASS BOOST — Turns BASS BOOST on
or off.
REPEAT - Selects among repeat
modes.
AUTO PROG
BASS BOOST
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
is completely removed from the
L
speaker wires at all connection
R
points.
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DECK
PLAYBACK/ RECORD
PLAYBACK
AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL
ONE TOUCH RECORDING
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CONTINUOUS PLAY
TAPE DUBBING
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Installation
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings
shown below free from other surfaces:
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Front View
4 inches
DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD in the tray
VOLUME UP/DOWN — Increases/ decreases volume.
ON/STANDBY — Turns power on or off (STANDBY
mode).
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Tip: In STANDBY mode (press ON/STANDBY
off), the system displays the time. Press
ON/STANDBY to turn the system on in the
previously used mode. Press CD, TAPE, TUNER
or AUX (Remote Only) to select the correspon-
ding mode. Look at the display icons to identify the
current mode.
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1. FM Pigtail Antenna
2. AM Loop Antenna Connector
3. Main Speaker Jacks
STANDBY
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PRESET EQ
DIGITAL TUNING
TUNE•PRESET
SOURCE
TIMER
GAME
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AUTO PROG
REPEAT
CD DISPLAY
BASS BOOST
RECORD
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PLAYBACK/ RECORD
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PLAYBACK
AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL
ONE TOUCH RECORDING
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TAPE DUBBING
REWIND
FAST-FORWARD
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
Using the FM and AM Antennas
Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to make
GAME •MP3• L / R - Jack for auxiliary connection.
Side View
4 inches
sure both the FM and AM antennas are positioned prop-
erly. Uncoil the FM antenna at the back of the unit, mak-
ing sure it is fully extended (you may even want to tape it
to the wall behind the unit if possible. The higher the
better.) You’ll also need to connect the AM antenna loop
to the back of the unit if you listen to AM stations.
Rotate the AM loop antenna for better reception.
PHONES
OPEN/CLOSE
— Jack for connecting headphones
— Opens or closes the disc tray.
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SOURCE— Selects the CD player/ tuner/ tape player.
DIMMER•DEMO/CD DISPLAY — Turns the feature
demonstration on or off, adjusts display brightness,
selects among displaying disc details.
TIMER — Enters timer setting mode and turns the
timer on/off.
inches
CLOCK — Shows clock time and enters clock setting
mode.
PRESET EQ — selects among the different EQ
modes.
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General Controls
Display Settings
Remote Control
Display
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EN
ON — Turns power on or off from STANDBY mode.
CD — Selects CD player and change CD display information in CD
playing mode.
TUNER — Selects radio tuner and change radio band in Tuner mode.
TAPE — Selects tape player.
AUX — Selects Aux; turns the system on.
EQ — Selects equalizer presets.
BASS
SURROUND
SOURCE
TUNER
TAPE
CD
AUX
B.BOOST
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DEMO/
ON
DIMMER
B BOOST—Turns Bass Boost on or off.
VOL
DEMO/DIMMER —Turns the feature demonstration on or off; adjusts
display brightness.
VOL+ or VOL- — Increases/ decreases volume.
PREV
REV
6. Press TIMER to set volume. Press VOLUME
CONTROL up or down to set desired volume level.
7. Press PROG•SET to save settings or STOP to quit
setting.
Showing Demonstration
Not operational in CD mode. Press
DIMMER•DEMO/CD DISPLAY to turn on/off
demonstration mode. The demonstration scrolls
through all display operations.
FWD
PLAY/PAUSE
— Plays and pauses current CD.
VOL
NEXT
/FWD
— In CD mode - Skips forward to the next CD
track;
OPEN/CLOSE
REPEAT
STOP
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.
Activating the Timer
PREV
/REV
— In CD mode - Skips backwards to the previous
CD track;
Display Clock / Timer
Setting the Clock
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the timer. The
FM ST.
DISC SKIP
INTRO
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.
OPEN/CLOSE — Opens and closes CD disc tray.
STOP — Stops playing CD.
timer is active when the clock icon
is lit.
DN•PRESET•UP
SLEEP
1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on
Adjusting the Display Brightness
REPEAT — Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs.
the display.
MUTE
SHUFFLE
- mutes sound.
— Turns on/off random playback.
2. Press DIGITAL TUNING
or
to set the
1. Press and hold DIMMER•DEMO/CD DISPLAY for
more than 2 seconds.
hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute
FM ST. - Toggles between FM stereo and mono.
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD.
digits.
2. While the dimmer is
DIMM 2
3. Press DIGITAL TUNING
or
to set the
displayed, press and
INTRO - Turns INTRO mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds of
each track.
PRESET UP/DN — Selects next/ previous preset station.
SLEEP - selects the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off.
minute.
release
4. Press PROG•SET to save settings and STOP
to
DIMMER•DEMO/CD DISPLAY
repeatedly to select the desired level (DIMM 1 - 3).
quit setting.
Note: When system is ON, you can press CLOCK to
Sleep Mode
NOTE: Cassette functions can not be operated from the remote
display the current time for about 2 seconds.
control.
You can select the time interval in minutes before the
unit turns off automatically. Press SLEEP on the
remote to select among OFF, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 and 5
minutes. (Remote Only)
Setting the Timer
Installing Batteries
1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON appear with
The remote control must be inserted with 2 “AAA” or “R3” or “UM 4”
batteries prior to use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct installa-
tion.
the hour flashing ( ON - timer on time )
2. For setting time, press DIGITAL TUNING
or
to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift
to minute digits.
1. Open the battery compartment door (located at the back of the
remote control) by sliding the cover out.
3. Press DIGITAL TUNING
or
to set the
2. Before inserting the batteries, observe the polarities (that is, + and -)
of the battery then relate the polarities to the engraved diagram inside
the battery compartment. Now insert the batteries.
3. After installation of the batteries, place the lit to cover the batteries.
Lightly push it closed with a snap.
minute.
4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time) with
hour flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for timer off
time setting.
5. Press TIMER to select source. Press DIGITAL
Battery Size:
TUNING
or
to select TUNER, TAPE or CD.
“AAA” or “UM-4” or “R03”
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Sound Features
CD Player
Preset Equalizer Curves
BASS BOOST
Play and Load Simultaneously
Setting Up a CD Program
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Press PRESET EQ on the main unit or EQ on the
remote to toggle among FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ,
CLASS and CUSTOM. The display shows the selection
briefly.
Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass
frequency.
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE
to open the tray while a
You can program the CD player to play up to any 32
tracks on the CDs in the tray.
CD is playing
2. Load/change discs for available trays by pressing
DISC SKIP.
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG•SET
to enter program mode. The system displays the
next available program number: “- - P:01,” with
“- -” flashing, prompts you for the first track in
the program list.
Muting Audio
to close the tray.
Creating Custom Curve
Press MUTE
on the remote to cut the sound.
(Remote Only)
Skipping a Disc
1. Press PRESET EQ to select CUSTOM mode.
2. While "CUSTOM" is displayed, press DIGITAL
Press DISC SKIP.
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TUNING
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to cycle among displayed
MUTE
bass- and treble - range levels.
3. While BAS or TRE is
displayed, adjust
Searching Through a CD
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD
/ SKIP FORWARD
Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD
/ SKIP
VOLUME CONTROL to
set the associated gain
between -10 - +10.
to select a track (press DISC SKIP to select a track
from a different disc).
3. Immediately press PROG•SET to assign the
selected track to the program number. After 3
seconds, you are prompted for the next track in
the program list.
BAS+08
FORWARD
playing.
to search through a CD while it is
Shuffling the Play Order
Press SHUFFLE
tracks in random order. (Remote Only)
to turn on/off the playing of
(In CD program mode, PROG icon will be lit.)
CD Player
Playing a Program List
Loading Discs
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE
3. Insert up to five discs with label face up. (Press
DISC SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE
Sampling Tracks
While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY/PAUSE
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CD-R / RW
This unit is compatible with
Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track
on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn INTRO
mode off. (Remote Only)
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for play-
back.
to open the drawer.
Displaying the Program List
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG•SET
to enter PROGRAM mode.
2. Press PROG•SET repeatedly to list each track
assignment in the program list.
to close the drawer.
Note: You may also press REPEAT to select 1 disc
or all discs before activating INTRO & SHUFFLE
functions
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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.
To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc, do not
open the disc compartment door while the
disc is being read.
Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc into
the unit. This may take a longer time to read
the disc.
Playback capability for CD-RW discs may
vary due to variations in the quality of
the CD-RW disc and the recorder used to
create the disc.
Loaded disc position icon lights.
Playing Discs
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Press PLAY/PAUSE
to begin or pause play,
/ SKIP FORWARD
Repeat
Deleting Program List
and STOP to stop play.
Press SKIP BACKWARD
to select a specific track.
Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current
disc, all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off.
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While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP for 3
seconds. They system displays the message CLEAR.
Tips:
Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold SKIP-
FORWARD or BACKWARD for more than 2 seconds
to search through the CD.
• You can create a program of up to 32 tracks.
• Press CD DISPLAY repeatedly to view elapsed
track time, track number, track remain time and
disc remain time.
Caution: Do not push to force closing of the tray
during CD playback or tray opening.
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Radio
Tape Player
CD DISPLAY
AUTO PROG
BASS BOOST
Selecting Tuner Band
1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.
2. Press BAND to select between AM or FM radio
band.
Auto Preset Programming
(FM only)
Continuous Play
1. Insert a tape into deck 2 and start playback.
2. Insert a tape into deck 1 and press PLAY and
PAUSE together.
3. When the tape in deck 2 finishes playback, PAUSE
at deck 1 will be released automatically and start
playback.
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PLAYBACK/ RECORD
PLAYBACK
AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL
ONE TOUCH RECORDING
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TAPE DUBBING
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Press and hold BAND button for 2 seconds to scan
stations in FM band. The stations will then be stored
as preset channels. A maximum of 32 stations can be
stored. Beware of your preset channels being erased
accidentally because the scanning and storing process
is automatic upon pressing the button. You can stop
the automatic scan by pressing any button, but the
erased stations cannot be recovered.
Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations.
Tuning to a Station
Recording
From Tuner
Tape Player
Press SKIP BACKWARD
select frequencies.
/ SKIP FORWARD
to
RECORD
PLAY
REWIND
FAST FORWARD
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TUNER and
press BAND to access the desired radio band.
3. Tune to the station to be recorded.
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
5. Press STOP to end recording.
AUTO
87.50 MHz
Manually Setting Presets
1. Press TUNE•PRESET button to enter TUNE mode.
Using Presets
The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode.
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.
From CD
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD
/ SKIP FORWARD
Playing a Tape
to access the desired frequency.
3. Press the PROG•SET button once.
4. The most recently accessed program location will
be displayed.
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.
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Press TUNE•PRESET to toggle TUNE and PRESET
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 when CD
begins to play.
mode.
Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.
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Press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP FORWARD
on the main system or PRESET UP or DOWN on
the remote control to access the previous or next
preset station. The display first shows the preset
program number and after a few seconds, the
frequency will be displayed. (FMPR:01 is FM
preset 1)
5. If a different program location is preferred, press
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette door.
SKIP BACKWARD
/ SKIP FORWARD
to move to the desired preset number (1-32).
6. Press PROG•SET to store the selected frequency
at that preset.
3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door
closed.
4. Press REWIND/FAST FORWARD to position the
tape to the desired starting position. (Deck 1
Only)
6. Press STOP to end recording.
Tape to Tape
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 PLAY on deck 2. The playback and
recording start simultaneously.
Suppressing Stereo Signal
Press FM ST. to toggle between FM mono and stereo
5. Press PLAY to begin playback.
PR:01
for stereo FM stations. (Remote Only)
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Troubleshooting Tips
Maintenance
Disconnect the audio system from the power source
before performing any maintenance.
Handling CDs
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Problem Solution
Problem Solution
• 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
System will • Check power cord for a secure
not turn on connection.
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and
CD button
will not
• Switch to another function (TAPE,
Tuner) and then back to CD.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
then plug into power source again.
• Check the outlet by plugging in
another device.
CD Player
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must
Cleaning CDs
No sound
• Increase the volume setting.
• Check connection to speakers.
• Check that you have selected the
appropriate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.
• Make sure mute is off.
be opened by only a qualified technician.
• 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 perime-
ter.
• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water,
wring it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and
then remove any water drops with a dry cloth.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic
agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with benzene,
thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause
damage to disc surface
Distorted or • Inspect the tape head, clean it if
noisy tape
recordings
necessary.
Tape Player
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical-
ly open the door of each deck and clean the magnetic
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).
• Make sure headphones are not
plugged in.
Remote
control
does not
work
• Check that the batteries are properly
installed.
• Replace weak batteries.
• Check the system is plugged into
power source.
• Point the remote directly at the
system’s front panel.
• Move closer to the system.
• Remove any obstacles between the
remote and the system.
Poor radio • Check antenna connection.
reception
• Move antenna.
• Turn off nearby electrical appliances,
such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner,
microwave, fluorescent lights.
To protect recordings on
Side
A
Protection
Side
B
Protection
one or both sides of a tape,
remove the corresponding
tab. If you later want to
record on the tape, affix a
CD Lens Care
A
B
CD does not • Check that CD is in the tray.
When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the
system to output poor sound quality. To clean the
lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner
which can maintain the output sound quality of
your system. For instructions on cleaning the CD
lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens
cleaner.
play
• Check that CD label is facing up.
• Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
• Check that CD function is selected.
• Use CD lens cleaner.
piece of adhesive tape over the hole.
Quit Slacking - 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.
• Clean the disc.
• Try another CD.
A
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.
• Make sure the speakers are at least 3
feet away or on a different surface
from the main unit.
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Important Information
Limited Warranty (U.S.)
Safety Precautions
Headset Safety
What your warranty covers:
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• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances.
Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made
only by a trained technician.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet
removed.
• Do not play your headset at high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended high-vol-
ume play.
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce vol-
ume or discontinue use.
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts
•Do not use your System immediately after transport-
ing it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensa-
tion may cause the system to malfunction.
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and abnor-
mally hot places.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liq-
uid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a
trained technician for inspection.
• You should use with extreme caution or temporar-
ily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situa-
tions.
Even if your headset is an open-air designed to let
you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the vol-
ume so high that you are unable to hear what is
around you.
•
Warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental
firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts
required to repair your unit.
• 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.
Don’t Infringe
How you get service:
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 there-
fore not condoned by Thomson multimedia.
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Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio
Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.
• 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.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not
use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located
inside the disc compartment. To keep dust from col-
lecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the compart-
ment 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 and
splashing.
Technical Specification
Power supply: 120V~60Hz
Dimensions ( H x W x D inches):
Unit size - 12.2 x 12 x 15.4
What your warranty does not cover:
Main Speaker - 12.2 x 8.5 x 7
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 15 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.
Important Battery Information
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• 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 bat-
teries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries.
Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according
to provincial and local regulations.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other com-
mercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the follow-
ing circumstances:
Product Registration:
- if mixed with a different battery type,
- if inserted incorrectly,
• 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.
- 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.
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 ver-
sion serves as the final reference on all products and operational
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
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Limited Warranty (U.S.)
Limited Warranty (Canada)
Limitation of Warranty:
What your warranty covers:
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• 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 INFORMA-
TION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY
OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for labor and parts
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA 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 PROHIB-
ITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-
ULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE.
• The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental
firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts
required to repair your unit.
How State Law relates to warranty:
How you get service:
• 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.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Audio
Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.
• 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.
If you purchased your unit outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
What your warranty does not cover:
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this war-
ranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other com-
mercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your product. It will make it easier to
contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
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Limited Warranty (Canada)
Limitation of Warranty:
EN
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO VERBAL
OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL
CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET
FORTH ABOVE.
How Provincial Laws relates to warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights which are in addition to statutory warranties that may vary from
Province to Province.
If you purchased your unit outside Canada:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this war-
ranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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