RCA RP-7953 - Manual

POWER
TRACK
SEARCH
PWR ON
BALANCE BASS BOOST STEREO WIDE TUNING
VOLUME
FM STEREO 530
8 8 9 2 9 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 8
600 700 800 1000 1200 1400 1700 kHz AM
FM MHz
M U L T I F U N C T I O N D I S P L A Y PROG REPEAT
PLAY•PAUSE STOP
Loading and Playing cd s
1. Slide the FUNCTION control to CD.
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD door.
3. Place a CD into the compartment with the label side up and close the CD door.
4. Press PLAY•PAUSE to begin play.
5. Use the TRACK and buttons to choose a track.
6. Press STOP to stop disc play.
Pausing Disc Play
To temporarily stop playing a CD, press PLAY•PAUSE .
Press PLAY•PAUSE again to resume play.
Recording from the CD player (Synchro-dub)
1. Insert a blank cassette tape into tape deck 1.
2. Slide the FUNCTION control to CD.
3. Insert a CD and select the first track you want to record.
4. Press RECORD on tape deck 1. The CD begins playing automatically.
Recording from another Cassette
1. Select the TAPE function.
2. Insert a blank cassette tape into tape deck 1. Press PAUSE , then RECORD .
3. Insert a pre-recorded tape into tape deck 2.
4. Press PLAY on tape deck 2. Pause will release on tape deck 1 and recording will begin.
5. To stop recording on tape deck 1, just press the PAUSE button on deck 1. Press PAUSE again to
resume recording.
You can record a cassette in half the time by using the high speed tape dubbing feature.
1. Slide the FUNCTION control to HIGH SPEED DUB.
2. Follow steps 2 - 5 above.
Note: For best results, use normal bias tapes.
You can play cassettes from either of the two tape decks.
1. Slide the FUNCTION control to TAPE.
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door.
3. Insert a cassette by gently sliding it into the cassette carry compartment in the door with the
exposed tape downward. Note that an internal interlock prevents the cassette door from opening
unless all controls are in their off (up) position.
4. Close the door securely.
5. Press REWIND or F FWD to move the tape to the desired starting point.
6. Press PLAY to begin playing the tape.
Continuous Tape play
You can play two different cassette tapes.
1. Insert pre-recorded cassette tapes into tape deck 1 and 2. Close both tape deck doors.
2. Press PLAY on tape deck 2.
3. Press PLAY and then PAUSE on tape deck 1.
4. When tape deck 2 finishes playing (reaches the end of the tape), then tape deck 1 pause will
release and automatically begin playing the second tape.
Recording from Radio
1. Insert a blank cassette tape into tape deck 1.
2. Slide the FUNCTION control to TUNER.
3. Select a radio station.
4. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
5. Press STOP/EJECT to end recording.
Before you begin Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the Exterior
• Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft
dust cloth.
Handling Cd s
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the hole.
• Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage
the label.
• Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
• When finished playing discs, store them in their case, not in the CD player.
Cleaning CD s
• Dirty discs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft
cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
• If a disc becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and
then remove any water drops with a dry cloth.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on discs. Also, never clean discs with
benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface.
Tape Care
• Don’t expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures may warp the shell or damage
the tape itself.
• Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.
• Cassette tapes can be erased by magnetic fields produced by magnets, electric motors, electrical
transformers, and other devices. Keep tapes away from magnets and magnetic fields.
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the parts that come in contact with the
tape. These deposits can cause incomplete erasure, muffled playback sound, and might prevent
automatic stop.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
T R I A N G L E I S A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
I M P O R T A N T
I N S T R U C T I O N S
A C C O M P A N Y I N G
T H E P R O D U C T . T H E L I G H T N I N G
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
T R I A N G L E I S A
W A R N I N G S I G N
ALERTING YOU OF
" D A N G E R O U S
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
D O N O T R E M O V E C O V E R
( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -
S E R V I C E A B L E PA R T S I N -
S I D E . R E F E R S E R V I C I N G
T O Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E
PERSONNEL.
portable cd system
RP-7953
Model RP-7953
347A8208-0001 (E/S Rev. 0)
96-30
Printed in China P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206
© 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Clean these parts
Speaker Hookup
For each speaker:
1. Press in on the tab␣ to open the red terminal and
insert the red wire (+) into the terminal.
2. Press in on the tab␣ to open the black terminal and
insert the black wire (–) into the terminal.
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, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson
Consumer Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
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.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by
turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the
interference).
• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are
on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared
a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-
00345-4 when ordering copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
Headset Safety
• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended
play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don't turn up the
volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.
Precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.
Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained service technician.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a
trained service technician for inspection.
• This Compact Disc Player uses a laser to read the music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to
the cartridge and stylus of a traditional record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up
lens, it is completely safe when operated according to directions.
For Your Safety
The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC
power outlets one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and
try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the
outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.
Important Battery Information
• If you’re not going to use your unit for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries because they can
leak and cause damage.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all
batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a
battery not intended to be recharged.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.
For Your Records
In the event that service should be required, you may need both the Model number and the serial number.
In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number:
Model No. RP-7953
Date of Purchase _______________________
Place of Purchase _______________________
Serial No. _______________________________
WARNING: Follow instructions carefully.
System can be damaged if speakers are
improperly connected.
+ RIGHT – – LEFT +
SPEAKER
8 OHM
Black
wires
Antennas
• The AM antenna is built in.
• The FM wire antenna is attached. Extend it to its full length and adjust its position to improve FM
reception.
Headphones
To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the 3.5 mm PHONES jack on the
front of the unit.
Tuning In Radio Stations
Choose the radio feature by sliding the FUNCTION control to TUNER.
• Slide the band switch to listen to AM, FM, or FM stereo.
Note that AM stations are broadcast in mono only, and that the FM radio station must be
transmitting in stereo for you to receive it in stereo.
• Turn the TUNING dial to change the radio station.
• Adjust the VOLUME and BASS BOOST settings as desired.
Using the Radio
Using the dual Cassette Deck
Switching Tracks
During disc play, or in the Pause or Stop modes, you can skip forward or backward to the
beginning of any selection on the disc by using the TRACK and buttons.
Momentarily press TRACK or to move to the beginning of a track on the CD. To switch
to another track on the CD, repeatedly press and release the buttons.
Searching a cd
During disc play, press and hold SEARCH or to speed forward or backward to any point on
the CD. The disc material will be audible, allowing you to scan for a favorite segment or skip a
segment. Release the button and normal play resumes.
Repeating Play
The REPEAT button allows you to repeat one track or all tracks while playing a CD. To scroll
through the choices (REPEAT ONE, REPEAT ALL, and OFF), continually press the REPEAT button
and check the display to see which choice you've selected.
The Repeat feature can also be used in the CD program mode.
• Press REPEAT once while the program is playing to repeat the current track.
• Press REPEAT again to repeat the entire program.
Programming Play Order
You can program up to 21 tracks on a CD to play in the order you choose. The CD player must be
stopped before you program tracks.
1. Press PROGRAM to enter Program mode.
2. Press TRACK or to choose the track you want to store in the first memory location.
(MEMORY appears in the display.)
3. Press PROGRAM to enter the track into memory.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to store additional tracks in memory.
Note: When all 21 memory locations have been used, the first programmed track reappears on
the display. When this happens, any track you enter replaces the displayed track.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE . The tracks play in the programmed order. PROGRAM, the current
track number, and the track’s elapsed time appear in the display.
Note: During play, you can press TRACK or to move through the programmed sequence.
Checking the Program
While the CD is stopped, repeatedly press PROGRAM to step through the program in memory.
Editing the program
To replace one of the tracks in your program:
• Repeatedly press PROGRAM while the CD is stopped until the track you want to replace
appears in the display.
• Press TRACK or until the desired track appears in the display, and press PROGRAM.
To add a track to the end of your program:
• Repeatedly press TRACK or until you reach the end of the program. Then follow Steps
2 and 3 in “Programming Play Order.”
Clearing the Program from memory
To cancel the program, press STOP and OPEN/CLOSE when you are in program mode.
Using the Stop Button
Press the STOP button once to terminate CD play.
understanding The Display
General Controls
PHONES
POWER
TRACK
SEARCH
PWR ON
BALANCE BASS BOOST STEREO WIDE TUNING
VOLUME
MIN MAX
FM STEREO
AM FM BAND FUNCTION CD RADIO TAPE FM STEREO
LEFT RIGHT
HIGH SPEED DUB
530
8 8 9 2 9 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 8
600 700 800 1000 1200 1400 1700 kHz AM
FM MHz
M U L T I F U N C T I O N D I S P L A Y PROG REPEAT
PLAY•PAUSE STOP
POWER ON/OFF
Press and release the POWER button to turn power on and off.
Function control
Use the FUNCTION control to switch between the available sources of sound: TUNER (radio), CD,
or TAPE.
Volume
Use the VOLUME control to increase or decrease the volume.
balance
Use the BALANCE knob to control the amount of sound coming from the left and right speakers.
Bass Boost
Turn on BASS BOOST to enhance bass frequencies at low-volume levels. The amount of boost is
decreased as the volume is increased.
Phones Jack
Use the stereo headphone jack to listen privately to your favorite radio station, tapes, or CDs.
STEREO WIDE CONTROL
Turn on STEREO WIDE to expand the stereo image.
PHONES
POWER
TRACK
SEARCH
PWR ON
BALANCE BASS BOOST STEREO WIDE TUNING
VOLUME
MIN MAX
FM STEREO
AM FM BAND FUNCTION CD RADIO TAPE FM STEREO
LEFT RIGHT
HIGH SPEED DUB
530
8 8 9 2 9 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 4 1 0 8
600 700 800 1000 1200 1400 1700 kHz AM
FM MHz
M U L T I F U N C T I O N D I S P L A Y PROG REPEAT
PLAY•PAUSE STOP
BAND switch VOLUME control
TUNING dial BASS BOOST
button
RECORD PLAY REWIND F FWD STOP/EJECT PAUSE PLAY REWIND F FWD STOP/EJECT PAUSE
TAPE 1 TAPE 2
R E C / P L AY P L AY B A C K
O N E T O U C H R E C O R D • C D D U B B I N G • A U T O S T O P C O N T I N U O U S P L A Y 2 - 1 • T A P E D U B B I N G 2 - 1
CD buttons
CD door
OPEN/CLOSE
07 :15 03
REPEAT 1 ALL PROGRAM
MEMORY
CD
Play/Pause
indicator
The display tells you what your unit is doing. The following list is presented in alphabetical order
and corresponds to the items in the graphic above.
03:15 The elapsed playing time in minutes and seconds of the CD track that is playing.
07 The track on the CD that is selected (in play mode, the track that is playing; in
program mode, the track that you are programming into memory).
MEMORY Displayed when you are entering a program into memory.
PROGRAM Displayed when you are in program play mode.
REPEAT 1 ALL Displayed when you have activated repeat feature.
Using the CD Player
FM STEREO
indicator
with am/fm stereo tuner
and dual cassette recorder
Powering Up
Plug the male end of the AC line cord into the AC jack located on the
back of the cabinet. Then plug the other end of the power cord into an
AC power outlet that accepts the polarized plug, which has one blade
wider than the other.
Playing Cassette Tapes
Understanding the Buttons
If you know what each button does, it’s easy to figure out how to operate the tape deck.
RECORD — Press to record from the radio or CDs. (Button on tape deck 1 only.)
PLAY — Press to play cassettes.
REWIND — From stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the beginning.
F FWD — From stop mode, press to advance the tape toward the end.
STOP/EJECT — Press to stop current tape activity, or to open the cassette compartment door when
no buttons are active.
PAUSE — Press to interrupt tape play or record mode. Press a second time to resume tape play
or tape record mode.
Automatic Stop Feature
When the tape deck is operating in play or record mode and the end of the tape is reached, the
unit automatically shuts itself off and returns all buttons to the off position. In rewind or fast
forward mode, you must turn off the unit manually by pressing STOP/EJECT.
BASS BOOST
button BALANCE
control PHONES
jack
AC
battery power
Insert 8 D-sized batteries (not supplied) and you can take your stereo just about anywhere. Open
the battery compartment door on the back of the unit by pressing down on the two tabs and
pulling out the cover. Insert batteries as shown on the back of the unit.
AC power
cord jack
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year.
(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:
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.
• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty
period.
How to make a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the
product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
• Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name
and address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Product Exchange Center
32 Spur Drive
El Paso, Texas 79906
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.
What your warranty
does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating
instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it
easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for
warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
LIMITED WARRANTY
POWER
button FUNCTION
control STEREO WIDE
button VOLUME
control
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and
allow 30 minutes drying time when using a liquid
cleaner.
To clean the cassette tape deck, open the
compartment door, push the PLAY button and
gently clean the heads, capstan, and pinch wheel
with a head cleaner.
Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.
• Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette (available from many audio
equipment stores).
• Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.
• Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Solution
System doesn’t turn on • Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power
outlet or that the batteries are fresh.
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.
• Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
No sound • Adjust volume setting.
• Check for proper connection of speaker wires.
• When TAPE or CD function is selected, make sure PAUSE is not
engaged.
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: TUNER,
TAPE, or CD.
No sound from one channel • Check for proper connection of speaker wires on the channel
(Left or Right).
• Make sure the balance control is set at mid-range.
Poor radio reception • Adjust the FM antenna wire for better FM reception .
• Rotate the unit to achieve better AM reception.
• Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair
dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights.
CD doesn’t play • Make sure the tray contains a CD.
• Make sure that CD’s label is facing up.
• Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.
• Make sure CD function is selected.
CD sound skips • Clean the CD (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).
• Check CD for warping, scratches, or other damage.
• Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit; move
system if necessary.
Distorted or noisy recordings • Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary.
• Demagnetize recording head (as explained in “Care and
Maintenance”).