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    RP-9328 RP-9338 RP-9348 RP-9349 RP-9368 AUDIO SYSTEM USER‘S GUIDE[...]

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    2 W ARNING: 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 EXCLAMA TION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMP ANYING THE PRODUCT . THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW- HEA[...]

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    3 T able of C ontents TRACK/SEARCH ............................................................ 10 VOLUME .......................................................................... 10 VFD (V acuum fluo rescent displa y )Messages . . 11 Using the system ................................................ 12 Using the tuner .............................[...]

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    4 SPECIAL FEA TURES This user’ s guide was written for a series of audio systems that share many of the same features. Please refer to the chart below as you read through the guide to help you identify exactly which features match the system you have purchased. SRS ( )* This feature brings dimensional realism to stereo sound. When the SRS is on, [...]

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    5 First Things First Unp ack the s ystem Unpack the system and its accessories. Y ou should have: • main unit; • two main speakers and two surround speakers; • the RCA IR remote control; • an external/detachable FM wire type “T” dipole antenna; • and an external AM loop antenna. Check for moisture Just as moisture can form on the insi[...]

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    6 SETTING UP THE S YSTEM Connecting & placing the speakers Each speaker has its own connection terminals on the back of the system, so connect the wires from each speaker to one set of terminals. When connecting the speakers, make sure that the bare end of each wire makes contact with the metal grips inside the terminal. There are connections p[...]

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    7 Setting up the s ystem Connecting C omponents Use the VIDEO input jacks on the back of the system to add a component that provides an additional source of sound into your system (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) – additional VCRs, camcorders, or other compatible devices. T o hook up an auxiliary component, match the left and right audio output plugs from th[...]

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    8 Setting up the s ystem T o set the timer: 1. Press the TIMER/CLOCK button. A red clock symbol should appear beneath the time. 2. Repeat Steps 2-5 from above. Y ou can set the volume level you want the system to be at when it turns on. While still in the timer set mode, simply turn the volume dial to the desired level. When the timer is set, the v[...]

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    9 General Contro ls 1, 2, 3 direct disc access When in CD mode, these buttons allow you to directly choose which disc in the tray you want to hear . Upon pressing, the tray will shift to selected disc and begin play . Auto track skip (A TS) This feature is the opposite of programmed play . It allows you to block up to 32 tracks from playing. BA SS [...]

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    10 General CoNtro ls Open/close This button allows you to open and close the CD compartment door . INTRO This feature allows you to listen to the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc in the play position. power This button allows you to turn the system on and off. When turned on, the system will default to the last active mode. NOTE: Y ou can[...]

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    11 general contro ls VFD (V acuu m fluorescent displa y ) Messages As you activate different functions, the VFD will indicate which modes are active and what command the system is currently processing. Below is an example of all the messages you will encounter at one time or another as you enjoy your system. rp-9328 rp-9338/48/68/49 ROCK JAZZ POP C[...]

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    12 Using the tuner Tuning Radio St a tions • Press the TUNER function button. Press again to switch between AM and FM. • Use the SEEK/SCAN button to find the stronger radio stations on the FM band in your listening area. – Press and release the button to initiate the Seek mode, which moves through the stations incrementally . The system will [...]

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    13 Using the s ystem Shuffling Pla y Order T urning on the Shuffle feature causes the tracks to play in a random order . • Press the SHUFFLE button to start random track play . SHUFFLE appears in the display while the feature is active. • Press the SHUFFLE button a second time to turn it of f. Repea ting Pla y Order Y ou can repeat one track, o[...]

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    14 Reading disc’ s table of contents (how many tracks it has and the total time for the disc). This information is displayed in Stop mode. Using the ca ssette deck Pla ying Ca ssette T apes Y ou can play cassettes from either of the two tape decks. 1. Press the T APE button. 2. Press STOP/EJECT( ) to open the cassette compartment door . 3. Insert[...]

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    15 Automa tic Stop Fea ture When the tape deck is operating in any mode - except P AUSE - and the end of the tape is reached, the unit automatically shuts itself off and returns all buttons to the off position. Recording from Radio 1. Insert a blank cassette tape into tape deck 1. 2. Press the TUNER button. 3. Select a radio station. 4. Press the R[...]

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    16 Using the remote contro l Ba ttery Inst alla tion 1. Open the battery compartment door . 2. Insert 2 AAA-size batteries as indicated on the back of the remote control. 3. Close the battery compartment door . General Controls The remote control’ s buttons have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the system unless listed and expla[...]

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    17 Troubleshooting tips Problem Solution System doesn’t turn on • Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet. • Unplug the unit for a moment, 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 y[...]

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    Care and maintenance Cleaning the Exterior Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth. Handling Comp act Discs • Do not touch their 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 dama[...]

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    INDEX A AC power 7 Antennas 6 A TS (Auto T rack Skip) 13 A TS button. 13 A TS Program 14 Auto preset programming 12 Auto track skip (Ats) 10 Automatic Stop Feature 15 Auxiliary component 7 B Battery 16 C Camcorders 7 Care and maintenance 18 Cassette deck 14 CD DISPLA Y MESSAGES 14 Cleaning Compact Discs 15 Cleaning the T ape Heads 18 Clearing 13 Co[...]

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    What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 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.) What we will do: • Provide you with a new or , at our option, a refurbished unit. ?[...]

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    Model RP-9328/38/48/49/68 20887680 (E/S/F Rev . 1) 98-27 Printed in Hong Kong P .O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206 © 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. T rademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Marque(s)® déposée(s)[...]

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    1 RP-9328 RP-9338 RP-9348 RP-9349 RP-9368 SYSTEMA AUDIO GUIA DEL USUARIO[...]

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    2 ADVERTENCIA: P ARA PREVENIR EL RIESGO DE UNFUEGO O DE UNA SACUDIDA ELECTRICA, NO EXPONGA ESTE AP ARA TO A LA LLUVIA O A LA HUMEDAD. VEA ADVERTENCIA EN LA P ARTE POSTERIOR/BASE DEL PRODUCT O. A TTENTION: RIESGO DE SACUDIDA ELÉCTRICA NO ABRA EL RELÁMP AGO Y LA PUNTA DE FLECHA DENTRO DEL TRIÁN- GULO ES UNA SEÑAL DE ADVERTENCIA, ALERTÁNDOLE A UD[...]

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    3 índice Información sobre la FC C ................................... 2 Preca uciones ............................................................. 2 P ara su segurid ad ................................................... 2 Información sobre servicio .............................. 2 P ara sus registros ..........................................[...]

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    4 Caracteristica s especiales Esta guía del usuario ha sido redactada para una serie de sistemas de audio que comparten características similares. Cuando la lea, sírvase consultar la tabla que aparece a continuación y que le ayudará a identificar las características correspondientes al sistema que usted compró. SRS ( )* Esta función aporta [...]

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    5 Introduc ción Desembalaje del sistema Desembale el sistema y los accesorios. La caja debería contener: • la unidad principal • dos altavoces principales y dos altavoces de sonorización periférica • un control remoto de infrarrojo, marca RCA • una antena dipolo de alambre, tipo “T” para FM,externa/desmontable • una antena de bucl[...]

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    6 Inst alación del sistema Conexión de los al t a voces Cada altavoz tiene sus propios terminales de conexión en el panel trasero del aparato central. Conecte los cables de cada altavoz a un juego de terminales, asegurándose de que las puntas desnudas de los alambres entran en contacto con los dispositivos metálicos de sujeción dentro del ter[...]

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    7 Inst alación del sistema Conexión de c omponentes complement arios Use las entradas VIDEO, en la parte posterior del sistema, para agregar un componente que suministre una fuente adicional de sonido a su sistema (VIDEO) - otro VCR o un camcorder , u otros dispositivos compatibles. Para conectar un componente auxiliar , ponga los enchufes de sal[...]

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    8 Inst alación del sistema Para programar el temporizador: 1. Oprima la tecla TIMER/CLOCK. En el visor , debajo de la hora, debería aparecer un símbolo de reloj rojo. 2. Siga los pasos 2 a 5 descritos más arriba. Usted puede programar el nivel de volumen que desea tener cuando se encienda el aparato. Mientras está en el modo de programación d[...]

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    9 Controles generales Acceso directo a los disc os 1, 2, 3 En el modo de lector de discos, estas teclas permiten elegir directamente el disco de la bandeja que desea escuchar . Después de oprimir la tecla, la bandeja cambiará al disco seleccionado y comenzará a reproducirlo. Eliminación aut omática de pist as (A TS) Esta función se opone a la[...]

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    10 Controles generales Teclas de funciones Estas teclas son: CD (disco compacto), T APE (grabador), TUNER (sintonizador) y VIDEO. Utilícelas para encender el sistema en el modo en que desea que funcione, o para pasar de un modo a otro mientras el sistema está encendido. Open/Close (abrir/cerrar) Esta tecla permite abrir y cerrar el compartimiento[...]

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    11 Controles generales Mensajes en el VFD (visor de fl uorescencia en el v acío) A medida que se activan las diversas funciones, el visor las muestra y también indica el mando que el sistema está procesando. A continuación se da un ejemplo de todos los mensajes que pueden aparecer cuando se usa el sistema. Track/Search y (pist a/búsqued a) Est[...]

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    12 Utilización del sistema Utilización del sintonizador Sintonización de emisora s de radio • Oprima la tecla de función TUNER. Oprímala nuevamente para cambiar entre las bandas AM y FM. • Utilice la tecla SEEK/SCAN para encontrar las emisoras de FM con las señales más nítidas en su zona. - Oprima y suelte la tecla para iniciar el modo [...]

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    13 Utilización del sistema Reproducción alea toria Si se activa la función SHUFFLE (reproducción aleatoria), el sistema reproducirá todas las pistas en una secuencia aleatoria. • Oprima la tecla SHUFFLE para que empiece la reproducción aleatoria de las pistas. En el visor aparece SHUFFLE mientras esté activada esta función. • Para desac[...]

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    14 Utilización del grabado r de casetes Reproducción de ca setes Es posible reproducir una cinta en cualquiera de las dos unidades de casete. 1. Oprima la tecla T APE (grabador). 2. Oprima STOP/EJECT( ) para abrir la puerta del compartimiento de casetes. 3. Deslice suavemente el casete en la puerta portacasete, con la cinta expuesta hacia abajo. [...]

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    15 P arad a automática Cuando el grabador esté funcionando en cualquier modo, excepto en pausa, y llegue al final de la cinta, se apagará automáticamente y todas las teclas volverán a su posición desactivada. Grabación desde la radio 1. Coloque una cinta virgen en el compartimiento 1. 2. Oprima la tecla TUNER. 3. Seleccione una emisora de ra[...]

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    16 Utilización del control remot o Inst alación de la s pilas 1. Abra la puerta del compartimiento de las pilas. 2. Coloque dos pilas AAA tal como se indica en la parte posterior del control remoto. 3. Cierre la puerta del compartimiento de pilas. Controles generales Las teclas del control remoto tienen las mismas funciones que las teclas corresp[...]

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    17 Consejos p ara la detec ción de f alla s Problema Solución EL sistema no se enciende. • Asegúrese de que el cable está bien enchufado en un tomacorriente de CA. • Desenchufe el aparato por un momento y vuelva a enchufarlo. • Verifique el tomacorriente enchufando otro aparato. No hay sonido. • Ajuste el volumen. • Verifique la conex[...]

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    18 COMO LIMPIAR LA P ARTE EXTERNA DEL SISTEMA ESTEREO • Desconecta el sistema de su fuente de alimentación eléctrica de corriente alterna antes de proceder a limpiar la unidad con la finalidad de prevenir riesgos de incendio o descargas eléctricas. EL MANEJO DE LOS DISCOS COMP ACTOS • Al sostener los discos, no toques las superficies que con[...]

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    19 indice temátic o A Abrir/cerrar 10 Acceso directo a los discos 9 Alimentación con corriente alterna 7 Antenas 6 A TS (eliminación automática de pistas) 13 A TS, tecla 13 A TS, programa 14 Auto track skip (Ats) 10 Audifonos 7 b Borrar un programa 13 Buscar/barrer 12 C Cambiar un programa 13 Camcorder 7 Carga de los discos 12 Componentes auxil[...]

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    20 Garantía vigente en ee.uu. Su garantía cubre: • T odo defecto de materiales o mano de obra Vigencia de la garantía: • Un año a partir de la fecha de compra (El período de la garantía para los aparatos de alquiler comienza el primer día de alquiler 0 45 días a partir de la fecha de envío a la empresa de alquiler , cualquiera sea la f[...]

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    21 Model RP-9328/38/48/49/68 20887680 (E/F/S Rev . 1) 98-27 Impreso en Hong Kong P .O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206 © 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. T rademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s)[...]