RCA RS2042 CD Player User Manual
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1. 14 Limited Warranty U S 15 Limited Warranty Canada 17 RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 7 P Unpacking the system You should have the following one main unit with 2 main speakers one remote control one AM loop antenna one user s guide one safety leaflet Owner registration Card Back View AUX IN ES TE OE I E CD C LC E m ROA ZO EA E H C e E OO G ss 5 AOS U E EOS AA wo l a a wW Es lt wW a z lt I i c_a SOCc rX ESO C 5 CO II C Cn J N 1 AM Loop antenna Jacks 2 FM Pigtail Antenna 3 Main Speaker Jacks 4 Aux In Using the FM and AM Antennas Before you use your audio system you ll want to make sure both the FM and AM antennas are positioned properly Uncoil the FM antenna at the back of the unit making 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 Connecting the Speakers Each speaker has a black negative and a red positive jack When connecting the speakers match the red wires to the red jacks and the black wires to the black jacks Speaker Wire Connection 7 WE Push Speaker terminal tab i Release tab to lock wire in down to insert wire the terminal NOTE Ma2. RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 2 IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de M xico S A de C V lvaro Obreg n No 151 Piso 13 Col Roma Delegaci n Cuauht moc C P 06700 M xico D F Telefono 52 55 11 020360 RFC CTM 980723 KS5 EXPORTER Thomson Inc P O Box 1976 Indianapolis IN 46206 1976 2004 Thomson Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Marque s Depos e s 55885890 EN F E www rca com www rca com LatinAmerica Printed In China Impreso en China RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 3 user manual RS2042 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 Y RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 4 P MZ 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 by Thomson Inc 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
3. 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 e Re orient the receiving antenna that is the antenna for the radio or television that is receiving the interference e Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference e 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 For Your Safety The AC power plug is polarized one blade is wider than the other and only fits into AC power outlets one lt P 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 th
4. Press OPEN CLOSE 4 to open the disc tray while a CD is playing 2 Load change discs for available trays 3 Press OPEN CLOSE again to close the tray 1D M ZIN Attention Do not push to force closing of the tray during CD playback or tray opening Stop Playback During playback press STOP to stop playback E RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 44 AM Page 14 P MEN Selecting a Disc e Press DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 or DISC 5 on the main unit to directly access the corresponding disc e Press DISC SKIP on the remote control to skip 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 discs Repeat Press REPEAT on the remote control to repeat the current track REPEAT 1 current disc REPEAT 1 DISC all discs REPEAT ALL DISC or turn repeat mode off ALL DISC Searching Through a CD e Press SKIP BACKWARD lt lt SKIP FORWARD on the main unit or m lt or gt on the remote control to skip to the previous or next track e Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD tea SKIP FORWARD gt gt on the main unit or m lt or PPE on the remote control to search through a CD while it is playing Random Playback Press on the remote control to turn on off random playback The random icon is displayed when it is activated All the tr
5. e 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 s E RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 44 AM Page 21 Limitation of Warranty EN e 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 e 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 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 e 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 ab
6. Selects between stereo and mono sound in FM tuner mode dx MUTE Mutes audio output CD INFO n CD mode selects among displaying disc details PRESET v A n Tuner mode Selects next previous preset station In Clock or Timer mode Increases decreases the hour or minute digit VOL Y or A Decreases or Increases volume level STOP E n CD mode Stops CD playback In program mode Clears program PLAY PAUSE P Il n CD mode Plays and pauses CD SKIP BACKWARD m n CD mode Goes to the previous CD track and setting options searches backward through CD In Tuner mode Tunes down radio frequency SKIP FORWARD 4 n CD mode Goes to the next CD track and setting options searches forward through CD In Tuner mode Tunes up radio frequency OPEN CLOSE Opens and closes disc compartment DISC SKIP Skips to the next disc in CD mode Installing Batteries The remote control must be inserted with 2 AAA or UM 4 or R03 batteries prior to use Follow the steps below to ensure correct installation 1 Remove the battery compartment door located at the back of the remote control by sliding the compartment door in the direction of the arrow and then lifting the door out and off the cabinet 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 A
7. Volume Control ooooo Bass Boost Muting Audio Preset Equalizer Curves oooooo oo o Creating Custom Curves 00005 CD Player Notes on CD R RW DISCS Loading Discs Play and Pause DISCS ned hhh acaracdiaii alt a Play and Load Simultaneously Stop Playback Selecting a Disc Searching ThroughaCD 05 CD Information 7 Samping TACKS ura ans 9 Repeat rersrereo o ARa tora 9 Random Playback 000ee eee eee 9 Setting Up a CD Program 10 Playing a Program List 10 Displaying the Program List 10 Edit Program List ca weer Sides 10 Deleting Program List 10 Rago aiii raras 11 Selecting Tuner Band oooooo o o o o o 11 Tuning to a Station ooo ooooom ooo 11 Using Presets 5 cas 11 Auto Preset Programming FM only 11 Manually Setting Presets 11 Suppressing Stereo Signal 11 Troubleshooting Tips 12 Maintenance o ooooo 13 Cleaning A A 13 CD Player o ea 13 Handling EDsiavpsia ida 13 Gledning CDS 22swussressseae snee TINA 13 CD Eens Care aj oiee e aia ete need A 13 Important Information 14 Safety Precautions 0000 eae 14 Headset Safety cercon t bay ewer eee ales 14 Important Battery Information 14 Don VININGS sides 14 Technical Specification
8. and closes disc compartment gt Il PLAY PAUSE n CD mode Plays and pauses CD TUNE PRESET E n CD mode Stops CD playback In Tuner mode Sets tune or preset mode PRESET SKIP FORWARD gt i n CD mode Goes to the next CD track selects the next program location In Tuner mode Tunes up radio frequency selects the next preset station In Clock or Timer mode Increases hour and minute digit PRESET SKIP BACKWARD a n CD mode Goes to the previous CD track selects the previous program location In Tuner mode Tunes down radio frequency selects the previous preset station In Clock or Timer mode Decreases hour and minute digit VOLUME Adjusts volume Top View PHONES Jack for connecting headphones 4 RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 9 P Remote Control REPEAT O CD INFO O INTRO A OO ON O STANDBY T FM st PRESET ON STANDBY Turns power on or off STANDBY mode CD Selects CD player TUNER Selects radio tuner AUX Selects external input TIMER Enters timer setting mode Turns on off timer SLEEP Press to select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off EQ Selects equalizer presets B BOOST Turns on or off Bass Boost REPEAT Repeats a track CD or all CDs in CD mode Turns on off random listening in CD mode INTRO Turns intro mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds of each track in CD mode FM ST
9. 3 AM Page 12 MEN Sleep Mode Adjust Sleep Time Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time You can select the time interval in minutes before is displayed to change sleep time the unit turns off automatically Press SLEEP to select among OFF 120 90 60 45 30 15 and 5 minutes Remote Only QY The SLEEP icon lights on the display when sleep mode is activated Note Sleep is automatically de activated when the unit is turned off View Remaining Sleep Time When sleep is activated press SLEEP once to view remaining sleep time Volume Control Using Preset Equalizer Curves Turn VOLUME on the main unit or press VOL Y Press EQ on the remote control to toggle among FLAT ROCK POP JAZZ CLASS and CUSTOM A black bar appears above the EQ indicator to show the current EQ setting or 4 on the remote control to adjust volume level The bars on the volume display increases and decreases to show the change in volume level Creating a Custom Curve 1 Press EQ to select CUSTOM mode 2 While CUSTOM is displayed press PRESET lt Bass Boost or PRESET a on the main unit or SKIP Press B BOOST on the remote control to turn BACKWARD r44 or SKIP FORWARD 1 on on off boosting the bass frequency The BASS the remote control to cycle among displayed BOOST icon lights on the display when it is bass and treble range levels activated 3 While BAS or TRE is displayed adjust VOLUME to set the a
10. Y 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 e 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 e 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 warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser S gt
11. acks on one disc will be shuffled and played once before shuffling and playing tracks from the next disc CD Information Press BAND AUTO PROG CD INFO on the main unit or CD INFO on the remote control repeatedly to view the following CD information e elapsed track time Nil e the track remain time T E ae e the disc remain time D Tips 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 RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 44 AM Page 15 P Setting Up a CD Program Sy You can create a program of up to 32 tracks KX Tips 1 While the CD player is stopped press PROG SET to enter program mode The system displays the next available program number P 01 2 Press the corresponding disc number on the main unit or DISC SKIP on the remote control to select disc Refer to the Disc Number display to see the disc that is selected 3 Press SKIP BACKWARD lt lt SKIP FORWARD a on the main unit or pe lt q OF pps on the remote control to select track to enter into memory 4 Press PROG SET to save your settings 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to store more tracks into program memory Playing a Program List While in PROGRAM mode press PLAY PAUSE Ji If you are not currently in program mode press PROG SET to enter program mode before pressing PLAY PAUSE PII D
12. do e Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit e Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your unit How you get service e 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 e Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental e Pick up your unit when repairs are completed e 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 What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your unit e Damage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of audio heads e Batteries e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration
13. e 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 What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your unit e Damage from misuse or neglect e Cleaning of audio heads e Batteries e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product Registration e 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 vi RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 44 AM Page 23 Limitation of Warranty EN e 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 e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMED
14. fter installation of the batteries replace the battery compartment door in place by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow the reverse of step 1 a 4 RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 10 REPEAT 1 REPEAT 1 DISC REPEAT ALL DISC ALL DISC In CD mode indicates the repeat option that is activated REPEAT 1 Repeat track REPEAT 1 DISC Repeat current disc REPEAT ALL DISC Repeat all disc ALL DISC Play all discs once FM AM Radio band in tuner mode GA MHz kHz Radio frequency unit in tuner mode Sr zi ST In FM tuner mode indicates stereo sound is selected PROG In program mode BASS BOOST X bass is activated ROCK POP JAZZ CLASSIC CUSTOM The preset equalizer currently selected VOL Volume level indicator DISC NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 The corresponding disc icon lights to show which disc compartment is loaded The current playing disc will flash CD TUNER AUX indicates which mode the unit is currently at Timer is activated SLEEP Sleep is activated Random playback is activated in CD mode Currently in playback mode INTRO In CD mode intro is activated so the first 10 seconds of each track will be played RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 11 Showing Demonstration Press DEMO to turn on off demonstration mode The demonstration scrolls through all display operations Setting the Clock 1 Press and hold CLOCK until t
15. he hour flashes on the display 2 Press PRESET ne lt or PRESET gt a to set the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute digits 3 Press PRESET the minute 4 Press PROG SET to save settings and STOP E to quit setting aSK Note K lt or PRESET 4 to set When system is ON you can press CLOCK to display the current time for about 2 seconds Setting the Timer 1 Press and hold TIMER until the ON and clock hour flashes on the display ON timer on time 2 For setting time press PRESET tea or PRESET on the main unit or PRESET Y or 4 onthe remote control to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift to minute digits P 3 Press PRESET m or PRESET gt a on the main unit or PRESET Y or 4 onthe remote control to set the minute 4 Press TIMER to change to OF timer off time with clock time flashing Repeat steps 2 amp 3 for timer off time setting 5 Press TIMER to select source Press PRESET taa Or PRESET 1 on the main unit or PRESET V or 4 onthe remote control to select between CD TUNER 6 Press TIMER to set volume Adjust VOLUME control to select desired volume level 7 Press PROG SET to save settings Press STOP to quit setting The timer is automatically activated once timer setting is saved Activating the Timer Press and release TIMER to turn on off the alarm The timer icon is displayed when timer is activated RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 4
16. ignal 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 ol Cleaning CDs e 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 e f 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 e 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 CD Lens Care 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 RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 44 AM Page 19 P Safety Precautions 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 use your System immediately after transporting it from a cold place to a warm place as condensation may cause the system t
17. is safety feature AAA CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Have a Blast Just Not in Your Eardrums Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on headphones Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphones are in place A THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE A THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ata N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DONOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT THE PRODUCT SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM BACK OF PRODUCT WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 5 Technical specification Product 5CD Audio System Brand RCA Model RS2042 Electrical Consumption Power Supply 120V 60Hz Power consumption 90 Watts IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de M xico S A de C V lvaro Obreg n No 151 Piso 13 Col Roma Delegaci n Cuauht moc C P 06700 M xico D F Telefono 52 55 11 020360 RFC CTM 980723 KS5 P For Your Records In the event that service should be required you may need both the model number and the se
18. isplay Program List 1 While the CD player is stopped press PROG SET to enter PROGRAM mode 2 Press PROG SET repeatedly to view each track assignment in the program list Edit Program List 1 Follow Display Program List steps until the location to be edited is displayed 2 Repeat steps 2 to 4 under Setting Up a CD Program to edit the track to store into memory Deleting Program List While in PROGRAM mode press and hold STOP m for 3 seconds They system displays the message CIFAR RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 44 AM Page 16 P MEN Selecting Tuner Band 1 Press SOURCE on the main unit or TUNER on the remote control to enter Tuner mode 2 Press BAND AUTO PROG CD INFO to select between FM or AM Radio band le X S Tips Your audio system has 32 preset stations Tuning to a Station Press SKIP BACKWARD lt lt or SKIP FORWARD mPa to select frequencies Using Presets The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode When in PRESET mode the PROG light is on e Press TUNE PRESET to toggle TUNE and PRESET mode e Press PRESET v or PRESET A on the main system or PRESET V or 4 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 oi Auto Preset Programming FM only Press and hold the BAND AUTO PROG CD INFO button for 2 seco
19. ke sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the speaker wires at all connection points Installation To ensure sufficient ventilation keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces Front View 4 inches Side View o 4 inches 2 inches gt gt 4 RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 8 P EN Main Unit 5 DISC CHANGER Front View ON STANDBY Turns power on or off STANDBY mode RZ G A Tips In STANDBY mode press ON STANDBY to turn the system on in the previously used mode Press CD TUNER or AUX Remote only to select the corresponding mode Look at the display icons to identify the current mode SOURCE Selects among CD player tuner and AUX CLOCK Enters clock setting mode shows clock time TIMER Enters timer setting mode Turns on off timer SLEEP Press to select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off PROG SET Enters program mode for CD and Tuner In Clock and Timer setting mode Applies new settings for Clock and Timer modes BAND AUTO PROG CD INFO n CD mode selects among displaying disc details In Tuner mode Changes among tuner bands Enters auto preset program in FM mode DEMO Turns the feature demonstration on or off DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 DISC 4 DISC 5 Direct access to the corresponding disc tray for playback OPEN CLOSE 2 Opens
20. nds 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 Manually Setting Presets 1 Press the TUNE PRESET button to enter TUNE mode Press SKIP BACKWARD lt lt or SKIP FORWARD x to access the desired frequency Press the PROG SET button once The most recently accessed program location will be displayed If a different program location is preferred press PRESET w or A to move to the desired preset number 1 32 Press PROG SET to store the selected frequency at that preset 2 Suppressing Stereo Signal Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and stereo mode Remote Only ST is displayed in stereo mode RS2042 EN 2 24 04 Problem System will e not turn on No sound Poor radio reception CD does not play 9 44 AM Page 17 Solution Check 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 Increase the volume setting Check connection to speakers Check that you have selected the appropriate function CD Tuner Make sure mute is off Make sure headphones are no
21. o malfunction 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 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 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 collecting on the pick up lens 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 The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping and splashing Important Battery Information 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 provincial and local regulations e Any battery may leak electrolyte under the following circumstances if mixed with a different battery type if inserted incorrectly if all batteries are not replaced a
22. ove limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state Era If you purchased your unit outside the United States e 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 warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 44 AM Page 22 What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year from date of purchase for labor and parts e 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 e Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit e Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts required to repair your unit How you get service e 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 e Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental e Pick up your unit when repairs are completed e Proof of purchase in th
23. rial number In the space below record the date and place of purchase and the serial number Model No Remote Control No Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No Service Information 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 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 RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 6 P EN Safety Information Getting Started 2 Unpacking the system 0oooo ooooo Back View Using the FM and AM Antennas Connecting t Installation General Controls 3 Main Unit Front View Top View Remote Contro he Speakers o Installing Batteries Settings Showing Demo nstration 2 da Setting the Clock o oooooocoooooo Setting the Timer ccc cece ee eee Activating th Sleep Mode Sound Features 7 e Timet o ooomomo
24. ssociated gain between 10 10 Muting Audio Press Qx MUTE on the remote to cut the sound Remote Only ii RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 44 AM Page 13 This unit is compatible with CD RW CD R discs for playback CD R RW e Notes on CD R RW Disc 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 gt 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 NS IS Note Be sure to remove all discs from the disc compartment before moving or transporting the unit P Loading Discs 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or CD on the remote control to select CD mode 2 Press OPEN CLOSE 4_ to open the disc compartment 3 Insert up to 5 discs with label face up 4 Press OPEN CLOSE 4 again to close the disc compartment The occupied disc tray icons light and the current disc number shows on the display Play and Pause Discs e Press PLAY PAUSE Il in stop mode to begin playback e Press PLAY PAUSE gt Il during playback to to pause disc Press again to resume Play and load simultaneously by 1
25. t plugged in Check antenna connection Move antenna Turn off nearby electrical appliances such as hair dryer vacuum cleaner microwave fluorescent lights 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 Use CD lens cleaner Clean the disc Try another CD P Problem CD sound skips CD button will not respond or does not change discs when you press DISC SKIP Remote control does not work Solution 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 Switch to another function Tuner and then back to CD 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 RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 44 AM Page 18 P Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth CD Player CAUTION This system operates with a laser It must be opened by only a qualified technician Handling CDs Do not touch the s
26. t the same time if disposed of in fire or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged Headset Safety e Do not play your headset at high volume Hearing experts warn against extended high volume play If you experience ringing in your ears reduce volume or discontinue use You should use with extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations Even if your headset is an open air designed to let you to hear outside sounds do not turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you o 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 Technical Specification Power supply 120V 60Hz Dimensions H x W x D inches Unit size 10 5 x 7 9 x 12 8 Speaker 10 5 x 7 9x 8 4 CD player Response curve 2dB 60Hz to 5kHz Rating Plate Look for it at the back of the set _ RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 44 AM Page 20 What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year from date of purchase for labor and parts e 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
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