RCA RS2005 manual

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    EXPORTER Thomson multimedia Inc. P .O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206 -1976 ©2 002 Thomson multimedia Inc. T rademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Déposée(s) 55305630 Rev .1 (EN/F/E) www .rca.com Printed In China / Impreso en China IMPORT ADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V . Miguel de Cervantes Saavedr[...]

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    RS2005/RS2007 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. usermanual   STEREO POWER STANDBY RS2005/07 EN rev.1 6/14/02 8:38 AM Page 3[...]

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    EN FCC Information 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, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation. In accordance with FCC requirements, [...]

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    1 Safety Information FCC Information Safety Information Getting Started . . . . . . .2 Unpacking the system . . . . . . . .2 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 General Controls . . . . . .3 Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Display Setti[...]

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    EN Getting Started Unpacking the system: Y ou should have the following: • one main unit (with 2 main speakers); • one remote control; • one user’ s guide; • one safety leaflet. • Owner and registration Card Back View 1. FM Pigtail Antenna 2. Main Speaker Jacks Installation To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings shown below[...]

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    3 General Contr ols Main Unit Front Panel POWER/ST ANDBY —T urns power on or off (ST ANDBY mode). SOURCE - Selects CD player / tuner / tape player . VOL / - Increases / decreases volume. DISC1/ , DISC2/ , DISC3/ - Opens the corresponding disc tray . STEREO - Selects stereo and mono sound in tuner mode. BAND/APP - Selects radio band; selects autom[...]

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    4 General Contr ols Remote Control ST ANDBY —T urns power on or off from standby mode. MUTE - Mutes audio output. TUNER — Selects radio tuner . T APE — Selects tape player . VOLUME - or + - Decreases or Increases volume level. DISC1 / DISC2 / DISC3 - Selects disc 1,2 or 3 playback. PRESET UP /DOWN — Selects next/ previous preset station. In[...]

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    5 Display Settings EN Display Display Clock / Timer Setting the Clock 1. Press CLOCK twice. The hour flashes on the display . 2. Press HOUR - or + on the main unit or PRESET or on the remote control to set the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute digits. 3. Press MINUTE - or + on the main unit or PRESET or on the remote control to set the m[...]

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    6 Sound Featur es X-BASS Press X-BASS to turn on/off boosting the bass fre- quency . V olume Control Press VOL or on the main unit or VOLUME + or - on the remote control to adjust volume level. Muting Audio Press MUTE on the remote to cut the sound. (Remote Only) EN CD Player Loading Discs 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or one of the d[...]

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    7 CD Player EN Shuffling the Play Or der Press SHUFFLE to turn on/of f the playing of tracks in random order . Sampling T racks Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc, all discs in the tray , or turn INTRO mode off. Repeat Press REPEA T to repeat the current track, current disc, all discs, or turn REPEA T mode of[...]

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    8 EN Radio Selecting T uner Band 1. Press SOURCE on the main unit or TUNER on the remote control to enter T uner ( TU ) mode. 2. Press BAND/APP to select between AM or FM radio band. Tip : Your audio system has 30 preset stations. T uning to a Station Press SKIP FORW ARD / SKIP BACKWARD on the main unit or TUNING or on the remote control to select [...]

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    9 EN T ape Player T ape Player RECORD PLA Y REWIND F AST FORWARD STOP/EJECT P AUSE Playing a T ape 1. Press SOURCE on the main unit repeatedly or T APE on the remote to enter T ape mode ( CA ) . 2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette door . 3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door closed. 4. Press REWIND/F AST FOR W ARD to position the ta[...]

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    10 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 APE, T une[...]

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    11 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. T ape Player To prevent deterioration of sound quality , periodical- ly ope[...]

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    12 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 transport- ing it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensa- tion may cause the system to[...]

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    EN 13 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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    EN 14 Limitation of W arranty: • THE WARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y W ARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT . ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, 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 MUL TIMEDIA INC., ITS AGE[...]

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    EN 15 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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    EN 16 Limited W arranty (Canada) Limitation of W arranty: • THE WARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y W ARRANTY 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 PROVI[...]