RCA RS2610 manual

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    EXPORTER Thomson multimedia Inc. P .O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 © 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc. T rademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) 55392950 Rev .1 (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 . [...]

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    usermanual RS2610 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. 1/2 RS2610-EN rev.1 7/23/02 3:11 PM Page 3[...]

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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 unde- sired operation. In accordance with FCC requirements, [...]

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    Safety Information FCC Information Safety Information Getting Started Unpacking the System . . . . .2 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Using the FM and AM Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Connecting the Speakers . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Controls & Indicators Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Rem[...]

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    Getting Started EN 2 Unpacking the system: Y ou should have the following: • one main unit (with 2 main speakers); • one remote control; • one FM antenna wire; • one AM loop antenna; • one user’ s guide; • one safety leaflet; • Owner and registration Card Back View 1. FM Antenna 2. AM Loop Antenna Jack 3. AUX IN Connector 4. Surroun[...]

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    3 Contr ols and Indicators EN Main Unit S T ANDBY / POWER —T urns power on or off (Standby mode). Tip : In STANDBY mode (press STANDBY/POWER off), the system displays the time. Press STANDBY/POWER to turn the sys- tem on in the previously used mode. Press CD, TAPE, TUNER, or AUX (Remote only) to select the corresponding mode. Look at the display [...]

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    Contr ols and Indicators Remote Control POWER —T urns the power on and off from Standby mode. CD — Selects CD player . TUNER — Selects radio tuner . T APE — Selects tape player . AUX — Selects external input. EQ — Selects equalizer presets. B.BOOST —T u r ns on or off Bass Boost. X-SURROUND — Activates SURROUND. VOL+ or VOL- — Inc[...]

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    5 EN Display Settings Showing the Demonstration Not operational in CD mode. Press DEMO/DIMMER to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demon- stration scrolls through all display operations. Display Clock / Timer Setting the Clock 1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on the display . 2. Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD to set the hour and[...]

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    Loading Discs 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode. 2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the drawer . 3. Insert up to five discs with label face up. (Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc carrier .) 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the drawer . Loaded disc position icon lights. Playing Discs • Press PLA Y/P AUSE to begin or pause play , and STOP to stop [...]

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    7 EN CD Player Skipping a Disc Press DISC SKIP . Searching Thr ough a CD Press and hold SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD to search through a CD while it is playing. Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold SKIP- FORWARD or BACKWARD for more than 2 seconds to search through the CD. Shuffling the Play Or der Press SHUFFLE to turn on/of f the playing of tr[...]

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    8 Selecting T uner 1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER . 2. Press BAND to select between FM/AMradio band. Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations. T uning to a Station Press SKIP FORW ARD / SKIP BACK- W ARD to select frequencies. Using Presets The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode. When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on. • Press TUNE/P[...]

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    9 EN T ape Player Playing a T ape Tip: You can play a tape from either deck. 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select T APE . 2. Press the cassette door to open it. 3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door closed. 4. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select deck 1 or 2. 5. Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACK- WAR D to position the tape to the desired starting [...]

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    10 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 uner .[...]

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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 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 transport- ing it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensa- tion m[...]

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    13 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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    14 Limited W arranty (U.S.) Limitation of W arranty: • THE WARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y W ARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT . ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MER- CHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMA TION GIVEN BY THOMSON MUL[...]

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    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 do: [...]

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    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 PROVIDED[...]