RCA RP-7983 User Manual
RCA RP-7983 User Manual

RCA RP-7983 User Manual

Portable stereo system

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USER'S
GUIDE
RP-7983/RP-7984
PORTABLE STEREO
SYSTEM

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Summary of Contents for RCA RP-7983

  • Page 1 USER‘S GUIDE RP-7983/RP-7984 PORTABLE STEREO SYSTEM...
  • Page 2: Important Battery Information

    Important Information Required by Federal Communications Commission Concerning Radio Frequency Interference 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 equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Computing Device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Where to Start Owning an RCA portable stereo system is like having a component stereo that you can take with you just about anywhere, giving you flexibility and convenience (not to mention great sound). Looking for a Good Read? You won’t find this instruction book on the best seller list, but it does contain a lot of information that you should know before using your portable stereo.
  • Page 4: First Things First

    First Things First Before you start, you to need to know a couple of things. Powering Up This portable stereo operates on battery or AC power. Battery Power Insert 8 D-sized alkaline batteries into the battery compartment as shown the back of the main unit, and you can take your stereo just about anywhere.
  • Page 5: Headphones

    Headphones To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the 3.5 mm PHONES jack on the front of the unit. Make sure that you turn down the volume before you put on the headphones; then increase the volume to the desired level after they are in place.
  • Page 6 The Liquid crystal Display Function indicator REPEAT 1 RADIO TAPE TRACK PRESET Mute MUTE VOLUME indicator Radio Band indicator Number indicator for: • Preset radio stations • Track • Volume level • Custom EQ level (RP-7984). See page 12. The following list of display information is presented in alphabetical order and corresponds to the items in the preceding graphic.
  • Page 7: Using The Radio

    Using the Radio Not only does the digital tuner help you tune in radio stations more easily, it also lets you preset as many as five AM and five FM radio stations for easy access. Tuning In Radio Stations After you choose the radio feature by pressing RADIO on the Function Control, you can do the following: •...
  • Page 8: Using The Cd Player

    Using the CD Player Combined with features such as Shuffle, Repeat, and Programmed play, you have lots of options for playing CDs. Knowing Your Buttons The following buttons are used for basic CD operation: PLAY/PAUSE — This button works as a toggle switch: press to begin play, press again to pause play.
  • Page 9: Loading And Playing Discs

    Loading and Playing CD 1. Select the CD function by pressing DISC on the Function Control. 2. Press the OPEN button to open the CD drawer. 3. Place a CD into the tray with the label facing up. 4. Press the OPEN button again to close the CD drawer.
  • Page 10: Programming Play Order

    Programming Play Order 1. Press the PROGRAM button to enter Program mode. • - - Pr:01 appears in the display indicating that this is the first programmed track. 2. Press TRACK/SEARCH (PROGRAM begins flashing in the display.) 3. Press PROGRAM to save the track in the program memory.
  • Page 11: Using The Cassette Deck

    Using the Cassette tape player RECORD PLAY REWIND F FORWARD STOP/ EJECT PAUSE 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 the CD player. PLAY —...
  • Page 12: Recording On Cassette Tapes

    Recording on Cassette Tapes You can record programs from the radio or the CD player. Just set up the system to use whichever option you choose, and then record it. For best results, use normal bias cassette tapes. Recording from the Radio 1.
  • Page 13: The Remote Control (Rp-7984 Only)

    Using the REMOTE CONTROL (Model RP-7984 ONLY) Installing Batteries 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and lift. 2. Install 2 “AAA” batteries (not included). Face batteries in the direction indicated on the back. 3. Slide the cover firmly back into place. The buttons Your remote control operates many of your portable stereo’s features.
  • Page 14 CUSTOM EQ Setting (RP-7984 ONLY) The Custom EQ feature enables the listener to keep a personalized electronic equalizer setting in memory. To create your Custom EQ setting you must use the remote control. 1. Press CUST EQ button on the remote. USEr appears in the display.
  • Page 15: Care And Maintenance

    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 COMPACT DISCS • Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the hole. •...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting Tips Problem System doesn’t turn on No sound Poor radio reception CD doesn’t play CD sound skips Distorted or noisy recordings Remote control won't work Solution • Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet (or that the batteries are fresh).
  • Page 17: Index

    Index AC Power 2 Antenna 3 BAND button 5 Battery Power 2 Cassette deck 9 Cassette Deck Buttons FAST FORWARD 9 PAUSE 9 PLAY 9 RECORD 9 REWIND 9 STOP/EJECT 9 CD Buttons PLAY/PAUSE SHUFFLE 7 STOP TRACK/SEARCH Cleaning the Tape Heads 13 Compact discs 3"...
  • Page 18: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year. (The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.) What we will do: • Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. •...

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