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    Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46290 © 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc. T rademark(s)© Registered Marca(s) © Registrada(s) Marque(s) © Deposée(s) 55147890 (EN/F/E) www .rca.com RS1290 2/16/01, 11:57 AM 2[...]

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    u s e r m a n u a l RS1290 RS1290 2/16/01, 11:57 AM 3[...]

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    RCA Information 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. This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture. This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with [...]

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    EN 1 FCC Information ................. inside cover Installation .......................... 1 CD Micro System ................ 2 Remote Control .................. 3 T uner .................................... 4 Time Settings ...................... 5 T ape Deck ............................ 6 CD Player ............................. 7 T roubleshooting[...]

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    EN 2 CD Micr o System CD – switches to CD mode PHONES – connects headphones. Sound output will then be through the headphones instead of the speakers. POWER/ST ANDBY (for RCA models only) / POWER/ECO (for THOMSON models only)– turns on/off the unit. Remember to unplug the power cord from the power outlet if you are not going to use the system[...]

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    Remote Contr ol 3 EN RS1290 Remote Contr ol Operations Basically , most of the function keys on the remote control can be found on the unit besides MUTE and REPEA T 1/ALL . MUTE -the unit is silent when MUTE is activated. REPEA T 1/ALL -a particular track or all tracks plays repeatedly by selecting this function. Press once to select REPEA T 1 for [...]

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    EN TUNER Sear ching for a Station 1. Press TUNER . 2. Select a radio band by pressing TUNER : FM – Frequency Modulation AM – Amplitude Modulation (for RCA models only) MW – Medium W ave (for Thomson models only) L W – Long Wave (for Thomson models only) Choose STEREO at the MONO STEREO switch at the front side of the unit when you are liste[...]

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    5 TUNER Setting Clock Time RCA models show time in 12-hour standard whIle Thomson models show time in 24-hour standard. Manual Setting 1. Press TIME until CLK icon is shown. 2. Press TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH to set time. 3. Press PROG to confirm the setting. Setting Clock T ime Automatically (for Thomson models only) 1. Press TUNER to select FM band. 2. [...]

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    EN 6 T ape Deck Playing Cassette T ape 1. Press T APE to select tape mode. 2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the deck door . 3. Load a cassette tape into the deck. Then, lightly press the deck door closed. 4. Press PLA Y to start tape play . 5. Press STOP/EJECT to stop. Recor ding a Radio Program 1. Press TUNER to select tuner mode. 2. T une to the stati[...]

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    CD Player MIX PRO G . TI M E PRESET CD T APE STOP REMA I N PLAY / PAUSE REM O T E SENSOR PRESET EQ IN TR O PHO NES BEA T CUT 1 2 MO NO ST EREO TU N E R VO LUME BAND TUNI NG / SKI P / SEA RCH COMPA CT DIGITAL A UDIO CD / CASSETTE / RADIO MICRO SYSTEM PRESET EQUALIZER SOUND CONTROL TI M ER TI MER R . D . S. TUNER DI SPL AY R . D . S POWER / ECO EN 7 [...]

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    EN 8 T r oubleshooting Tips Problem System will not turn on No sound Poor radio reception CD does not play 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 h[...]

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    EN 9 Mor e Information CD Lens Care • When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the system to output poor sound quality . T o 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 . T ape [...]

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    10 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year 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 do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Audio[...]

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    RS1290 2/16/01, 12:00 PM 15[...]