RCA RP-9300 User's Manual
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1. 8 9 1 0 General Controls Bass Boost control Standby Indicator light Volume control Function button Function indicator lights WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE T R I A N G L E I S A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF I M P O R T A N T I N S T R U C T I O N S A C C O M PA N Y I N G T H E P R O D U C T T H E L I G H T N I N G FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WA R N I N G S I G N ALERTING YOU OF D A N G E R O U S VOLTAGE INSIDE THE PRODUCT CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER O R B A C K N O U S E R SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FM Stereo indicator light Disc Select button2. Press TUNER to select the radio as the source of sound and use the controls on the main unit to select band and station Playing Compact Discs Press CD to select the compact disc player as the source of sound Press PLAY PAUSE to begin play of the current disc Press PLAY PAUSE to pause play Press again to resume Press to skip to the start of the next track or to skip to the start of the current track Press again to skip to the beginning of the previous track Press DISC SKIP to advance to the next available disc in the disc tray Press STOP to stop play ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What does your warranty cover Any defect in material or workmanship For how long after the original purchase One year The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental What will we do Provide you with a new or at our option a refurbished unit The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product s original one year warranty period How do you make a warranty claim Properly pack your unit Include any cables etc which were originally provided with the product Include a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase If the unit was a gift provide a statement specifying the date received Also print your name and address and a description of the defect Ship the unit standard UPS or its equivalent to T
3. Press the OPEN CLOSE button to open the CD drawer 3 Place compact discs into the compartments To rotate the tray and provide access to the back compartment press the DISC SELECT button on the front of the unit 4 Press the OPEN CLOSE button again to close the CD drawer 5 Select the disc you want to play first DISC 1 DISC 2 or DISC 3 by pressing the DISC SELECT button 6 Use the SKIP SEARCH buttons and to choose a track 7 Press PLAY PAUSE to begin play the current track number appears Play starts with the first track of the selected disc and continues sequentially through all remaining tracks of all available discs The compact disc player then enters the STOP mode if you want to play discs in a particular sequence place the disc to play first in compartment 1 the second in compartment 2 and the third in compartment 3 8 Press STOP CLEAR to stop disc play Playing and Loading Discs Simultaneously You can open the disc tray without stopping the disc currently in play Simply press OPEN CLOSE and the tray opens providing access to the two front disc compartments Play continues without interruption while the other 2 front discs can be changed If you open the disc tray while a disc is playing but then press DISC SELECT the disc tray will close play stops and the disc tray rotates to begin playing the next available disc PAUSE To temporarily stop disc play during operation p
4. your system Choose a level solid surface Don t place on a soft surface such as carpeting or foam rubber Choose a location away from direct sunlight radiators air ducts and other sources of heat Avoid locations that are subject to moisture mechanical vibration shock or excessive dust Make sure that the location has adequate air circulation Good ventilation is essential to protect the system from internal heat build up Speaker Placement For optimal listening Speakers should be placed at least six feet apart and facing the listener Speakers should be placed at least two to three feet from the wall to avoid accentuated bass response Speaker Hookup For each speaker 1 Press down on the tab to open the red terminal and insert the red wire into the terminal 2 Press down on the tab to open the black terminal and insert the black wire into the terminal Antennas The AM antenna is built in The FM wire antenna is attached Stretch it to its full length and adjust its position to improve FM reception Headphones To listen to your stereo with headphones not included use the 3 5 mm PHONES jack on the front of the unit Using the CD Player Track indicator Disc indicator Shuffle button Repeat button Open Close button CD operation buttons Loading and Playing Discs 1 Press the FUNCTION button until CD indicator lights 2
5. SHUFFLE REPEAT DISC TRACK TRACK 1 2 3 REMOTE SENSOR COMPACT DISC PLAYER SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM DISC SELECT RVS SKIP SEARCH FWD STOP CLEAR PLAY PAUSE SHUFFLE REPEAT OPEN CLOSE COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO DISC CHANGER 3 Before you begin Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Exterior Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft dust cloth Handling Compact Discs Do not touch the signal surfaces Hold by the edges or by one edge and the hole Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces Also do not scratch or damage the label Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player Do not use damaged cracked or warped discs Cleaning Compact Discs Dirty discs can cause poor sound quality Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter If a disc becomes dirty wet a soft cloth in water wring it out well wipe the dirt away gently and then remove any water drops with a dry cloth Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on discs Also never clean discs with benzene thinner or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface Tape Care Don t expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places High temperatures may warp the shell or damage the tape itself Keep cassettes in their boxes when
6. WER ON mode display is lit Press the function button on the remote that activates the desired component TUNER TAPE or CD Replace batteries if they are weak Make sure that batteries are installed in the directions indicated inside the battery chamber of the remote control Point the remote control directly at the SENSOR eye while pressing buttons Move closer to the unit while using the remote control Make sure no obstacles are between the remote and the unit NOTE When you initially plug in the unit and press Power ON the CD drawer will close if open the disc tray rotates to position one 1 Powering Up Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet that accepts the polarized plug which has one blade wider than the other The standby indicator will light even though the POWER button is off to show that the unit is plugged in and ready to operate RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER Black wires WARNING Please follow instructions carefully System can be damaged if speakers are improperly connected Moisture Condensation Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on cold day it can also form on the inside of your stereo causing it to malfunction If moisture forms inside this player it may not operate properly To correct the problem turn off the power and wait about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate Location These guidelines should be followed when setting up
7. by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the user s authority to operate this product This device generates and uses radio frequency RF energy and if not installed and used properly this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by unplugging the unit try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna that is the antenna for the radio or television that is receiving the interference Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits If these measures do not eliminate the interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Also the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Please specify stock number 004 000 00345 4 when ordering copies This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J Applicable at the date of manufacture Headset Safety Do not play your headset at a high volume Hearing experts advise against continuous
8. e The MUTE function is available only through the remote control Press the MUTE button on the remote control to suspend the output of sound Press again to restore volume The STANDBY LED will blink when VOLUME is muted Bass Boost Turn on BASS BOOST to enhance the bass frequencies at low volume levels 88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108 106 108 540 600 700 850 1000 1200 14 540 600 700 850 1000 1200 1400 1700 00 1700 SCALE I 0 I 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 SCALE I 0 I 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 I 5 I 6 I 7 I 8 I 9 I 10 I 5 I 6 I 7 I 8 I 9 I 10 AM AM FM STEREO FM STEREO FM FM STEREO STEREO ST STANDBY ANDBY AMPLIFIER TUNER CD TAPE TUNER FUNCTION TUNING VOLUME MIN MAX DN UP BASS BOOST ON OFF FM AM MHz KHz 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Tuning dial Tuning In Radio Stations Choose the radio feature by pressing the FUNCTION button until the TUNER indicator light comes on then you can do the following Slide the band switch to listen to AM or FM stations in either mono or stereo STEREO indicator lights when listening to FM stereo Note that AM stations are broadcast in mono only and that the FM radio station must be transmitting in stereo for you to receive it in stereo Tu
9. extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce volume or discontinue use You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Even if your headset is an open air type designed to let you hear outside sounds don t turn up the volume so high that you can t hear what s around you POWER ON From standby mode press and release the POWER button located beside the tape compartment door In power on mode the system can be operated by using the controls on the main unit or the remote control Standby Mode With the power on press the POWER button and release to go into standby mode the standby indicator light comes on From standby mode you can turn on the system either by using the remote control or by pressing the POWER button on the unit POWER OFF From power on mode press and hold the POWER button on the main unit until the standby indicator light turns off Note that the system must be in power on mode before you can set it to power off If the standby indicator light is visible press the POWER button on the main unit once to switch to power on and then press and hold to turn off the power The remote control cannot be used to put the system in power off mode Function Button Use the FUNCTION button to switch among the available sources of sound CD TAPE or TUNER radio Volume Turn the VOLUME control to increase volume or to decrease volum
10. homson Consumer Electronics Inc Product Exchange Center 32 Spur Drive El Paso Texas 79906 Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight What does your warranty not cover Customer instruction Your Use and Care Guide provides information regarding the operating instructions and user controls For additional information ask your dealer Installation and set up service adjustments Batteries Damage from misuse or neglect Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products Product purchased or serviced outside the USA Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage How does state law relate to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state What if you purchased your product outside of the United States This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for details Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation In accordance with FCC requirements changes or modifications not expressly approved
11. minates CD play and all selected play modes are then cancelled Automatic Stop When your recorder is operating in any mode and the end of the tape is reached your unit will automatically shut itself off and return buttons to their off position CASSETTE DECK POWER STANDBY ON PHONES BASS BOOST FOR DYNAMIC SOUND SOFT EJECT SYSTEM AUTO STOP MECHANISM REC PLAY RWD F FWD STOP EJECT PAUSE AUTOMATIC RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL ONE PUSH BUTTON RECORDING TAPE SCALE APE SCALE PLA PLAYBACK RECORDING DECK YBACK RECORDING DECK Using the Cassette Deck Understanding the Buttons If you know what each button does it s easy to figure out how to operate the tape deck RECORD Press to record from the radio or CDs PLAY Press to play cassettes REW From stop mode press to rewind the tape toward the beginning F FWD From stop mode press to advance the tape toward the end STOP EJECT Press to stop current tape activity or to open the cassette compartment door when no buttons are active PAUSE Press to interrupt tape play or record mode Press a second time to resume tape play or tape record mode Playing Cassette Tapes 1 Press the FUNCTION button until TAPE indicator lights 2 Press STOP EJECT to open the cassette compartment door 3 Insert the cassette by gently sliding it into the cassette carry compartment in the door with the exposed tape downward the full reel of ta
12. not in use Cassette tapes can be erased by magnetic fields produced by magnets electric motors electrical transformers and other devices Keep tapes away from magnets and magnetic fields Cleaning the Tape Heads Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the parts that come in contact with the tape These deposits can cause incomplete erasure muffled playback sound and might prevent automatic stop AUDIO SYSTEM RP 9300 Model RP 9300 347A7699 C001 E S Rev 1 95 40 Printed in Hong Kong P O Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Clean these parts To clean a cassette tape open the compartment door push the PLAY button and gently clean the heads capstan and pinch wheel with a head cleaner Always unplug the power cord before cleaning and allow 30 minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner Clean heads after every 25 hours of use Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette available from many audio equipment stores Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly Troubleshooting Tips Problem Solution System doesn t turn on Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet or that the batteries in the remote control are fresh Unplug the unit for a momen
13. pe to the left and then close the door Note that an internal interlock prevents the cassette door from opening unless all controls are in their off up position 4 Close the door securely 5 Press REW or F FWD to move tape to the desired starting point 6 Press PLAY to begin playing the tape Recording from Radio or Compact Disc 1 Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck 2 Choose the function TUNER or CD and then set up for play 3 Press the RECORD button to begin recording 4 Press STOP EJECT to end recording Using the REMOTE CONTROL Installing Batteries 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and lift the door up 2 Install 2 AAA batteries Face batteries in the direction indicated on the back of the cover 3 Close the cover and slide it back into place VOL VOL MUTE T U N E R P R O G R A M TA P E C D T R A C K P L AY PA U S E D I S C S K I P F U N C T I O N C D C O N T R O L COMPAC DIGITAL P O W E R S T O P OPEN 2X AAA 1 5V MADE IN CHINA 2X AA 1 5V MADE IN CHINA Turning on the System Press the POWER button to turn on or turn off the system Volume Press VOLUME or to increase volume or decrease volume Press MUTE to suspend the output of sound The standby indicator light on the unit flashes when MUTE is engaged press MUTE again to restore volume to previous setting Using the Radio
14. ress PLAY PAUSE The Track number blinks in the display Press PLAY PAUSE again to resume play SKIP During disc play or in the Pause or Stop modes you can skip forward or backward to the beginning of any selection on a disc by using the SKIP buttons Momentarily press one of the SKIP SEARCH buttons and to move to the beginning of a selection on the disc To skip to another selection on the disc repeatedly press and release the buttons until the desired track number appears in the display SEARCH During disc play pressing and holding one of the SKIP SEARCH buttons and enables you to speed up or move quickly backward to any point on the disc The disc material will be audible allowing you to scan for a favorite segment or skip a segment Release the button and normal play resumes Repeat Press the REPEAT button for repeat play of all the discs press REPEAT again to turn off the feature Shuffle Press the SHUFFLE button for automatic random play the shuffle indicator light comes on To activate the shuffle feature press PLAY PAUSE even if a disc is already playing Press SHUFFLE again to cancel shuffle play and return to normal play beginning with the track currently playing Stop Clear Pressing the STOP CLEAR button once terminates CD play and the display will indicate All selected play modes are still retained pressing the STOP CLEAR button twice during play mode ter
15. rn the TUNING dial to change the radio station Adjust the volume and bass settings Band switch Using the Radio Precautions Never open the cabinet under any circumstances Never operate this product with the cabinet removed Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained service technician Do not touch the player with wet hands If any liquid enters the player cabinet take the player to a trained service technician for inspection 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 traditional record player Although this product incorporates a laser pick up lens it is completely safe when operated according to directions For Your Safety The AC power plug is polarized one blade is wider than the other and only fits into AC power outlets one way If the plug won t go into the outlet completely turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way If it still won t fit contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet or use a different one Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature Important Battery Information If you re not going to use your remote control for a month or more be sure to remove batteries because they can leak and damage the unit Dispose of batteries in the proper manner according to federal state and local regulations Any battery may leak electrol
16. t and then plug it back in Check the outlet by plugging in another device No sound Adjust volume setting Check for proper connection of speaker wires Make sure you ve selected the correct function TUNER TAPE or CD Make sure MUTE is not activated Indicator POWER STANDBY flashes To deactivate press MUTE button on the remote No sound from one channel Check for proper connection of speaker wires on the channel Left or Right Poor radio reception Adjust the FM antenna wire for better FM reception Rotate the unit to achieve better AM reception Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit such as hair dryers vacuum cleaners or fluorescent lights CD doesn t play Make sure the tray contains a disc Make sure that disc s label is facing up Make sure that Pause mode is not activated Make sure DISC function is selected CD sound skips Clean the disc as explained in Care and Maintenance Check disc for warping scratches or other damage Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit move system if necessary Distorted or noisy recordings Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary Demagnetize recording head as explained in Care and Maintenance Remote control won t work Make sure the unit is plugged into a working AC outlet Press POWER button to assure that the system is set to PO
17. yte 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 Discard leaky batteries immediately Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury Service Information This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques For Your Records In the event that service should be required you may need both the Model number and the serial number In the space below record the date and place of purchase and the serial number Model No RP 9300 Remote Control No 5 4042 Date of Purchase _______________________ Place of Purchase _______________________ Serial No _______________________________ 88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108 106 108 540 600 700 850 1000 1200 14 540 600 700 850 1000 1200 1400 1700 00 1700 SCALE I 0 I 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 SCALE I 0 I 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 I 5 I 6 I 7 I 8 I 9 I 10 I 5 I 6 I 7 I 8 I 9 I 10 AM AM FM STEREO FM STEREO FM FM STEREO STEREO ST STANDBY ANDBY AMPLIFIER TUNER CD TAPE TUNER FUNCTION TUNING VOLUME MIN MAX DN UP BASS BOOST ON OFF FM AM MHz KHz 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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