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Revision A
updated 85 watts to 90 watts

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S P E A K E R S Y ST
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Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.

Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, 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) ® Deposée(s)
www.rca.com
Printed In China / Impreso en China

5598166A

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user
manual

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RS2650
RS2651
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.

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FCC Information
EN FCC Information Technical specification
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Product: 5CD Audio System
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Brand: RCA
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) Model: RS2650 / RS2651
this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera- Electrical Consumption:
tion. Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modi- Power consumption: 90 Watts
fications not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could
void the user’s authority to operate this product. IMPORTER
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
energy, and if not installed and used properly, this Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
equipment may cause interference to radio and televi- Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
sion reception. C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
television reception (which you can determine by RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures: For Your Safety
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than
for the radio or television that is "receiving" the inter- the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way.
ference). If the plug won’t go into the outlet
• Move the unit away from the equipment that is completely, turn the plug over and
receiving interference. try to insert it the other way. If it still
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the won’t fit, contact a qualified electri-
unit and the equipment receiving interference are on cian to change the outlet, or use a
different branch circuits. different one. Do not attempt to
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, bypass this safety feature.
please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/tele- CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
vision technician for additional suggestions. Also, the WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
Federal Communications Commission has prepared a INSERT.
helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV
Interference Problems." This booklet is available from For Your Records
the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC In the event that service should be required, you may
20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 need both the model number and the serial number. In
when ordering copies. the space below, record the date and place of purchase,
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR and the serial number:
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture. Model No.
Remote Control No.
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Date of Purchase
Eardrums
Make sure you turn down the volume Place of Purchase
on the unit before you put on head- Serial No.
phones. Increase the volume to the
desired level only after headphones
are in place.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those specially
trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instruc-
tions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty
included in this Guide.

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Safety Information
CAUTION EN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION
FLASH AND ARROW- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE
HEAD WITHIN THE DO NOT REMOVE COVER TRIANGLE IS A
TRIANGLE IS A (OR BACK). NO USER- WARNING SIGN
WA R N I N G S I G N S E RV I C E A B L E PA R T S I N - ALERTING YOU OF
ALERTING YOU OF S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G I M P O R TA N T
"DANGEROUS TO QUALIFIED SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE PERSONNEL. A C C O M PA N Y I N G
THE PRODUCT. T H E P R O D U C T.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Table of Contents
FCC Information CD Player Tape Player
Safety Information Notes on CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . . .6 Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Getting Started . . . . . . .2 Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Troubleshooting Tips . .10
Unpacking the system . . . . . . . .2 Play and Load
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . .7 Maintenance . . . . . . . .11
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Skipping a Disc . . . . . . . . . . .7 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Searching Through a CD . . .7 CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
General Controls . . . . . .3 Shuffling the Play Order . . .7 Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . .7 Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting Up a CD Program . . .7 CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Display Settings Playing a Program List . . . . .7
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Displaying the Program List .7 Important Information 12
Showing Demonstration . . . . .5 Deleting Program List . . . . . .7 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .12
Display Clock / Timer . . . . . . . . .5 Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . .5 Important Battery
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . .5 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . .8
Activating the Timer . . . . . . .5 Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . .8
Technical Specification . . . . . .12
Adjusting Display Brightness . .5 Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Auto Preset Programming
Limited Warranty
(FM only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sound Features . . . . . . .6 (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Manually Setting Presets . . . . .8
Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . .6 Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . .8
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Limited Warranty
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
(Canada) . . . . . . . . . . .15

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Getting Started
Connecting the Speakers
EN Unpacking the system:
You should have the following: Match the red wire (on the left speaker) to red terminal
• one main unit (with 2 main speakers); for the left speaker (L) on the back of the unit and the
• one remote control; black wire (on the left speaker ) to the black terminal
• one AM loop antenna; for left speaker (L). Follow the same procedure to con-
• one user’s guide; nect the right (R) speaker.
• one safety leaflet.
• Owner registration Card
Speaker Wire Connection

Back View

1
Push Speaker terminal tab Release tab to lock wire in
down to insert wire. the terminal.
3
+

NOTE: Make 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:

1. FM Pigtail Antenna
Front View
2. AM Loop Antenna Connector 4 inches
3. Main Speaker Jacks

Using the FM and AM Antennas 4 inches 4 inches

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. Side View 4 inches
Rotate the AM loop antenna for better reception.

2
inches

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General Controls
Main Unit EN

ON/STANDBY — Turns power on or off (STANDBY DIGITAL TUNING (SKIP FORWARD) —

mode). Increments radio frequency, preset up, goes to the
next CD track or setting option, fast search forward
Tip: through the CD.
Press ON/STANDBY to turn the sys- PLAY / PAUSE — Plays or pauses CD.
tem on in the previously used mode. TUNE•PRESET — Stops CD track, Sets tune or pre-
Press CD, TAPE, TUNER or AUX set mode.
(Remote Only) to select the corresponding mode. PROG•SET - Enters program mode for CD and
Look at the display icons to identify the current Tuner; Applies new settings for Clock and Timer
mode. modes.
BAND/AUTO PROG. — Changes between FM and
GAME •mp3• L / R / AUX IN - Jack for auxiliary AM tuner bands. Enters auto preset program in
connection. FM mode.
PHONES — Jack for connecting headphones BASS BOOST — Turns BASS BOOST on or off.
OPEN/CLOSE — Opens or closes the disc tray. REPEAT - Selects among repeat modes.
SOURCE— Selects among CD player, tuner, tape DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD in the tray
player and AUX. VOLUME CONTROL — Increases/ decreases volume.
DIMMER•DEMO / CD INFO —Turns the feature
demonstration on or off; adjusts display brightness;
selects among displaying disc details.
TIMER — Enters timer setting mode and turns the
Tape Player
timer on/off.
PLAY
CLOCK — Shows time and enters clock setting mode.
REWIND
PRESET EQ — selects among the different EQ
FAST-FORWARD
modes.
STOP/EJECT
DIGITAL TUNING (SKIP BACKWARD) —
PAUSE
Decrements radio frequency, preset down, goes to
the previous CD track or setting option, fast search
backward through the CD.

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General Controls
EN Remote Control
TUNER SOURCE TAPE

CD AUX — Turns power on or off from STANDBY mode.

E Q
B.BO
OST CD — Selects CD player and change CD display information in CD
DEMO/DIMMER
CD INFO
playing mode.
TUNER — Selects radio tuner and change radio band in Tuner mode.
VOL
TAPE — Selects tape player.
N
PR
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T AUX — Selects Aux; turns the system on.
RE
EQ — Selects equalizer presets.
V D

VOL
FW B BOOST—Turns Bass Boost on or off.
DIMMER•DEMO / CD INFO —Turns the feature demonstration on or off;
adjusts display brightness; selects among displaying disc details.
OPEN/CLOSE STOP
VOL+ or VOL- — Increases/ decreases volume.
REPEAT
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays and pauses current CD.
FM ST. DISC SKIP INTRO NEXT /FWD — In CD mode - Skips forward to the next CD track;
DN•PRESET•UP SLEEP
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.
PREV /REV — In CD mode - Skips backwards to the previous CD
track;
RS 2635
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.
OPEN/CLOSE — Opens and closes CD disc tray.
STOP — Stops playing CD.
REPEAT — Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs.
MUTE - mutes sound.
SHUFFLE — Turns on/off random playback.
FM ST. - Toggles between FM stereo and mono.
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD.
INTRO - Turns INTRO mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds of each
track.
PRESET UP/DN — Selects next/ previous preset station.
SLEEP - selects the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off.
Note:
Cassette functions can not be operat-
ed from the remote control.

Installing Batteries
The remote control must be inserted with 2 “AAA” or “R3” or “UM 4”
batteries prior to use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct installation.
1. Open the battery compartment door (located at the back of the remote
control) by sliding the cover out.
2. 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.
3. After installation of the batteries, place the lit to cover the batteries.
Lightly push it closed with a snap.

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Display Settings
Display BASS EN
SURROUND

Showing Demonstration Note:

The wake up timer source will be
Not operational in CD mode. Press DIMMER•DEMO
the source you are in when set-
/ CD INFO to turn on/off demonstration mode. The
ting the timer.
demonstration scrolls through all display operations.

Display Clock / Timer Activating the Timer

Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the timer. The
Setting the Clock
timer is active when the clock icon is lit.
1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on
the display.
2. Press DIGITAL TUNING or to set the
Adjusting the Display Brightness
hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute 1. Press and hold DIM
digits. MER•DEMO / CD
3. Press DIGITAL TUNING or to set the INFO for more than 2
DIMM 2
minute. seconds.
4. Press PROG•SET to save settings and STOP to 2. While the dimmer is displayed, press and
quit setting. release DIMMER•DEMO / CD INFO repeatedly
to select the desired level (DIMM 1 - 3).
Note:
When system is ON, you can press
CLOCK to display the current time Sleep Mode
for about 2 seconds. You can select the time interval in minutes before
the unit turns off automatically. Press SLEEP on the
remote to select among OFF, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 and 5
Setting the Timer minutes. (Remote Only)
The sleep icon flashes on the display when sleep
1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON appear with
mode is activated.
the hour flashing ( ON - timer on time )
When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to view
2. For setting time, press DIGITAL TUNING or
remaining sleep time.
to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift
Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time is
to minute digits.
displayed to change sleep time.
3. Press DIGITAL TUNING or to set the
minute.
4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time) Note:
with hour flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for timer
Sleep is automatically de-activated
off time setting.
when the unit is turned off.
5. Press PROG•SET to save settings or STOP to
quit setting.

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Sound Features
EN Preset Equalizer Curves Muting Audio
Press PRESET EQ on the main unit or EQ on the Press MUTE on the remote to cut the sound.
remote to toggle among FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, (Remote Only)
CLASS. The display shows the selection briefly.

MUTE
BASS BOOST
Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass
frequency.

CD Player
Loading Discs
CD-R / RW This unit is compatible with
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for play-
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the drawer.
back.
3. Insert up to five discs with label face up. (Press
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc: DISC SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the drawer.
• Do not affix any type of labels to either side
Loaded disc position icon lights.
(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 Playing Discs
open the disc compartment door while the
• Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin or pause play,
disc is being read.
and STOP to stop play.
• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc into
• Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD
the unit. This may take a longer time to read
to select a specific track.
the disc.
• Playback capability for CD-RW discs may Tip:
vary due to variations in the quality of While playing a CD, press and hold SKIP
the CD-RW disc and the recorder used to FORWARD or BACKWARD for more
create the disc.
than 2 seconds to search through the
CD.
Note:
Be sure to remove all discs from the
disc compartment before moving or
transporting the unit!

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CD Player
Play and Load Simultaneously to enter program mode. The system displays the
next available program number: “- - P:01,” with
EN
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray while a
“- -” flashing, prompts you for the first track in
CD is playing
the program list.
2. Load/change discs for available trays by pressing
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD
DISC SKIP.
to select a track (press DISC SKIP to select a
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.
track from a different disc).
3. Immediately press PROG•SET to assign the
Skipping a Disc selected track to the program number. After 3
seconds, you are prompted for the next track in
Press DISC SKIP.
the program list.
(In CD program mode, PROG icon will be lit.)
Searching Through a CD
Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP Playing a Program List
FORWARD to search through a CD while it is
While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY/PAUSE .
playing.

Shuffling the Play Order Displaying the Program List

1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG•SET
Press SHUFFLE to turn on/off the playing of
to enter PROGRAM mode.
tracks in random order. (Remote Only)
2. Press PROG•SET repeatedly to list each track
assignment in the program list.
Sampling Tracks
Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track Deleting Program List
on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn
While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP for 3
INTRO mode off. (Remote Only)
seconds. They system displays the message CLEAR.
Note:
Tips:
You may also press REPEAT to select
• You can create a program of up to 32
1 disc or all discs before activating
tracks.
INTRO & SHUFFLE functions.
• Press CD INFO repeatedly to view
elapsed track time, track number, track remain
Repeat time and disc remain time.
Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current
disc, all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off.
Caution:
Do not push to force closing of the tray
Setting Up a CD Program during CD playback or tray opening.
You can program the CD player to play up to any 32
tracks on the CDs in the tray.
1. While the CD player is
stopped, press
PROG•SET
5 P:01

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Radio
EN Selecting Tuner Band Auto Preset Programming
1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER. (FM only)
2. Press BAND to select between AM or FM radio
Press and hold BAND button for 2 seconds to scan
band.
stations in FM band. The stations will then be stored
Tips: as preset channels. A maximum of 32 stations can be
Your audio system has 32 preset sta- stored. Beware of your preset channels being erased
tions. 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.
Tuning to a Station
Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD to
select frequencies. AUTO

87.50 MHz
Manually Setting Presets
1. Press TUNE•PRESET button to enter TUNE mode.
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD
Using Presets to access the desired frequency.
The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode. 3. Press the PROG•SET button once.
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on. 4. The most recently accessed program location will
• Press TUNE•PRESET to toggle TUNE and PRESET be displayed.
mode. 5. If a different program location is preferred, press
• Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD
on the main system or PRESET UP or DOWN on to move to the desired preset number (1-32).
the remote control to access the previous or next 6. Press PROG•SET to store the selected frequency
preset station. The display first shows the preset at that preset.
program number and after a few seconds, the
frequency will be displayed. (FMPR:01 is FM
preset 1) Suppressing Stereo Signal
Press FM ST. to toggle between FM mono and stereo
for stereo FM stations. (Remote Only)
PR:01

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Tape Player
EN

Tape Player Playing a Tape

1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.
PLAY 2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette door.
REWIND 3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door
FAST FORWARD closed.
STOP/EJECT 4. Press REWIND/FAST FORWARD to position the
PAUSE tape to the desired starting position.
5. Press PLAY to begin playback.

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Troubleshooting Tips
EN Problem Solution Problem Solution

System will • Check power cord for a secure CD button • Switch to another function (TAPE,
not turn on connection. will not Tuner) and then back to CD.
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and respond, or
then plug into power source again. does not
• Check the outlet by plugging in change
another device. discs when
you press
No sound • Increase the volume setting. DISC SKIP
• Check connection to speakers.
• Check that you have selected the Distorted or • Inspect the tape head, clean it if
appropriate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner. noisy tape necessary.
• Make sure mute is off. recordings
• Make sure headphones are not
plugged in. Remote • Check that the batteries are proper-
control ly installed.
Poor radio • Check antenna connection. does not • Replace weak batteries.
reception • Move antenna. work • Check the system is plugged into
• Turn off nearby electrical appliances, power source.
such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, • Point the remote directly at the
microwave, fluorescent lights. system’s front panel.
• Move closer to the system.
CD does not • Check that CD is in the tray. • Remove any obstacles between the
play • Check that CD label is facing up. remote and the system.
• Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
• Check that CD function is selected.
• Use CD lens cleaner.
• Clean the disc.
• Try another CD.

CD sound • Clean the disc.

skips • 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.

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Maintenance
Disconnect the audio system from the power source Handling CDs EN
before performing any maintenance.
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the
edges, or by one edge and the hole. Do not affix
Cleaning labels or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do
not scratch or damage the label. CDs rotate at high
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged
cloth.
(cracked or warped) CDs

CD Player Cleaning CDs

CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must
• Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always
be opened by only a qualified technician.
keep CDs clean by wiping them gently with a soft
cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perime-
Tape Player ter.
• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water,
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical-
wring it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and
ly open the door of each deck and clean the magnet-
then remove any water drops with a dry cloth.
ic heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic
dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by
agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with benzene,
playing a demagnetizing cassette (available through
thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause
an audio equipment store).
damage to disc surface
To protect recordings on
one or both sides of a tape, Side A Protection

A
Side B Protection

B
CD Lens Care
remove the corresponding
When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the
tab. If you later want to
system to output poor sound quality. To clean the
record on the tape, affix a
lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner
piece of adhesive tape over the hole.
which can maintain the output sound quality of
your system. For instructions on cleaning the CD
Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack
lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens
in your tapes can cause scratches
cleaner.
on the tape, or worse yet, the A

tape could break. If you notice

some slack in the tape, use a
pencil to tighten it up before
you insert it.

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Important Information
EN Safety Precautions Important Battery Information
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. • Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do
Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made not use your remote control for more than one
only by a trained technician. month.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet • Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking bat-
removed. teries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries.
•Do not use your System immediately after trans- Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according
porting it from a cold place to a warm place, as con- to provincial and local regulations.
densation may cause the system to malfunction. • Any battery may leak electrolyte under the follow-
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and abnor- ing circumstances:
mally hot places. - if mixed with a different battery type,
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liq- - if inserted incorrectly,
uid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a - if all batteries are not replaced at the same time,
trained technician for inspection. - if disposed of in fire, or
• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the - if an attempt is made to charge a battery not
music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds intended to be recharged.
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 Don’t Infringe
to directions.
This product should only be used for the purposes for
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not
which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no
use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
copyright law. Any attempts to use this product for
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located
unintended purposes are unlawful and therefore not
inside the disc compartment. To keep dust from col-
condoned by Thomson.
lecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the com-
partment door open for an extended period of time.
If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or Technical Specification
use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses.
Power supply: 120V~60Hz
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
Dimensions ( H x W x D inches):
and splashing.
Unit size - 12.2 x 12 x 15.4
Main Speaker - 12.2 x 8.7 x 7
Headset Safety Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 15 kHz
• Do not play your headset at high volume.
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.
Hearing experts warn against extended high-vol-
ume play.
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce vol- The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given
ume or discontinue use. as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide
• You should use with extreme caution or temporar- the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make
any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English
ily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situa- version serves as the final reference on all products and operational
tions. details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
Even if your headset is an open-air designed to let
you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the vol-
ume so high that you are unable to hear what is
around you.

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Limited Warranty (U.S.)

What your warranty covers:
EN
• 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:

• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
• 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:

• 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.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is with-
in 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:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other com-
mercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:
• 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.

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Limited Warranty (U.S.)

Limitation of Warranty:
EN
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY 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.
• 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 DAM-
AGES 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 LIMIT-
ED 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:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to
state.

If you purchased your unit outside the United States:

• 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.

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Limited Warranty (Canada)

What your warranty covers:
EN
• 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 do:

• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
• 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:

• 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.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is with-
in 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:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Cleaning of audio heads.
• Batteries.
• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other com-
mercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:
• 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.

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Limited Warranty (Canada)

Limitation of Warranty:
EN
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO VER-
BAL 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.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBIT-
ED 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:

• 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:

• 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.

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