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RCA RS2042 manual

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    EXPORTER Thomson Inc. P. O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 © 2004 Thomson Inc. T rademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) 55885890 (EN/F/E) www .rca.com www .rca.com/LatinAmerica Printed In China / Impreso en China IMPORT ADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V . Álvaro Obr egón No. 151. Pi[...]

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    C L O C K D I S C 1 DI S C 2 D I S C 3 DI S C 4 DI S C 5 T I M E R S L E E P P R O G / S E T D E M O O N / S T A N D B Y S O U R C E VO L U M E P R E S E T T U N E /P R E S E T 5 D IS C C H A N G E R C D T U N E R A U X R O C K P O P J A Z Z C L A S S I C C U S T O M D I S C N U M B E R - + BA N D / AUT O P R O G C D IN F O CD-R / R W COMP ATIBLE R[...]

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    FCC Information EN 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, ch[...]

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    FCC Information EN 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 op[...]

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    Safety Information Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Using the FM and AM Antennas . . . . . . . . .2 Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Unpacking the system Y ou should have the following: •o ne 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 1. AM Loop antenna Jacks. 2. FM Pigtail Antenna. 3. Main Speaker Jacks. 4. Aux In. Using the FM and AM Antennas Before[...]

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    Main Unit Front View ON/ST ANDBY - T urns power on or off (ST ANDBY mode). SOURCE - Selects among CD player , tuner and AUX. CLOCK - Enters clock setting mode; shows clock time. TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; T urns on/ off timer . SLEEP - Press to select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off. PROG/SET - Enters program mode for[...]

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    4 EN General Contr ols Remote Control ON/ST ANDBY -T urns power on or off (ST ANDBY mode). CD - Selects CD player . TUNER - Selects radio tuner . AUX - Selects external input. TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; T urns on/ off timer . SLEEP - Press to select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off. EQ - Selects equalizer presets. B. B[...]

  • Page 9

    CD / TUNER / AUX - indicates which mode the unit is currently at. - T imer 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. REPEA T 1 / REPEA T 1 DISC / REPEA T ALL DISC / ALL DISC - In CD mo[...]

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    6 EN Settings 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 the hour flashes on the display . 2. Press PRESET - or PRESET + to set the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute digits. 3. Press PRESET - or PRESET + to s[...]

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    7 EN Settings Sleep Mode Y ou can select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off automatically . Press SLEEP to select among OFF , 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 and 5 minutes. (Remote Only) The “SLEEP” icon lights on the display when sleep mode is activated. V iew Remaining Sleep Time When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to view r[...]

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    8 EN CD Player This unit is compatible with CD-RW/ CD-R discs for playback. Loading Discs 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or CD on the remote control to select CD mode. 2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment. 3. Insert up to 5 discs with label face up. 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc compartment. The occupied disc [...]

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    9 EN CD Player Selecting a Disc •P ress DISC 1 , DISC 2 , DISC 3 , DISC 4 , or DISC 5 on the main unit to directly access the corresponding disc. •P ress DISC SKIP on the remote control to skip discs. Searching Thr ough a CD • Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD on the main unit or or on the remote control to skip to the previous or next track[...]

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    10 EN CD Player Setting Up a CD Program 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 selec[...]

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    11 EN Radio Selecting T uner Band 1. Press SOURCE on the main unit or TUNER on the remote control to enter T uner mode. 2. Press BAND / AUTO PROG / CD INFO to select between FM or AM Radio band. T uning to a Station Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to select frequencies. Using Presets The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode. When in PRESE[...]

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    12 EN Tr oubleshooting Tips 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, T uner . •[...]

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    13 EN Maintenance 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 signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the edges, o[...]

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    14 EN Important Information 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 m[...]

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    15 EN Limited W arranty (U.S.) What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor and parts • 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: •[...]

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    16 EN Limited W arranty (U.S.) Limitation of W arranty: • THE WARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT . ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMA TION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC[...]

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    17 EN Limited W arranty (Canada) What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor and parts • 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 d[...]

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    18 EN Limited W arranty (Canada) Limitation of W arranty: • THE WARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT . NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMA TION GIVEN BY THOMSON MUL TIMEDIA L TD., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREA TE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WA Y INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS W ARRANTY . • REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVID[...]