RCA RS2046 User Manual

FCC Information
English
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC For Your Safety
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
The AC power plug is polarized
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
(one blade is wider than the
accept any interference received, including
other) and only fits into AC
interference that may cause undesired
power outlets one way. If the
operation.
plug won't go into the outlet
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes
completely, turn the plug over
or modifications not expressly approved by
and try to insert it the other way. If it still won't
Thomson Inc. could void the user's authority
fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the
to operate this product.
outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt
This device generates and uses radio
to bypass this safety feature.
frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and
used properly, this equipment may cause
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
interference to radio and television reception.
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
If this equipment does cause interference to
FULLY INSERT.
radio or television reception (which you can
determine by turning the equipment off and
on), try to correct the interference by one or Have a Blast-Just Not in your
more of the following measures: eardrums!
• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the Make sure you turn down the
antenna for the radio or television that is volume on the unit before you
"receiving" the interference). put on headphones. Increase
• Move the unit away from the equipment the volume to the desired level
that is receiving interference. only after headphone are in
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so place.
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
CAUTION
has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference
DO NOT OPEN
Problems." This booklet is available from the
T H E L I G H T N I N G CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION
FLASH AND ARROW- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
HEAD WITHIN THE D O N O T R E M O V E C O V E R T R I A N G L E I S A
DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004- T R I A N G L E I S A ( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R - WARNING
W A 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
000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
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 T A N T
" D A N G E R O U S T O Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E I N S T R U C T I O N S
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
VOLTAGE" INSIDE A C C O M PA N Y I N G
PERSONNEL.
THE PRODUCT. T H E
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Before You Begin

Unpacking Your System
Connecting the Speakers
You should have:
The speaker connection jacks are located on
• One main unit (with 2 speakers);
the back of the unit.
• One remote control;
• One AM loop antenna;
When connecting the speakers, match the red
• One user's guide;
wires to the red jacks and the black wires to the
• One safety leaflet;
black jacks.
• Owner registration card.
Speaker Wire Connection
Installation
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the
spacing shown as below:
Push Speaker terminal tab Release tab to lock wire in
down to insert wire. the terminal.
Front view
4" NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the
ends of the speaker wires at all connection points.
Using the Antenna
4"
4" Before you use your audio system, you'll want to
make sure the FM antenna is positioned properly.
The FM antenna is the coiled wire connected to the
GEFAHR EINES
back of the unit. Uncoil it, making sure it is fully
ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGS
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.
Rotate the AM loop antenna for better reception.
Side view
4"
2"

Quick Start

Refer to the following for basic playback and Listening to mp3/WMA files on
radio listening. For detailed operations and
a USB Device
more advanced features, please refer to
relevant sections.
1. Press to switch on the unit.
Listening to CD/mp3/WMA 2. Press SOURCE to select USB mode.
3. Insert a USB device to the USB jack on the
Discs
front of the unit.
• Wait while the unit reads and counts the total
1. Press to switch on the unit.
number of songs on the disc.
2. Press SOURCE to select CD mode.
• If the USB device contains no mp3 or WMA
3. Press OPEN on the top of the unit to open files, "no" flashes on the display.
the CD compartment door.
4. Press to start playback. Press again to
4. Insert up a disc with the label facing up.
pause playback. Press again to resume.
5. Close the CD compartment door. • If the song is a mp3 or WMA file, the mp3 or
• Wait while the unit reads and counts the WMA icon lights on the display.
total number of songs on the disc.
• During playback, elapsed playback time and
• If the CD compartment is not loaded with
current track number show on the display
a CD or the CD is unreadable, "disc" alternately.
flashes on the display. 5. Press or to select previous or next
6. Press to start playback. Press again to
track / file. Press and hold to search through
pause playback and again to resume.
the file while it is playing.
• If the song is a mp3 or WMA file, the mp3 6. Press to stop playback.
or WMA icon lights on the display.
• During playback, elapsed playback time
and current track number show on the
Listening to Radio
display alternately.
7. Press or to select previous or next
1. Press to switch on the unit.
track / file. Press and hold to search
2. Press SOURCE to select TUNER mode.
through the disc while it is playing.
3. Press BAND (or Band•APP on the remote
8. Press to stop playback.
control) to select radio band.
4. Press or to tune down or up radio
frequency. Press and hold for automatic
channel search, "SEAr" shows on the display
when searching is in progress.
Radio
Basic Listening 4. Press Folder/Preset (up or down) to select a
memory location (up to 30 memory locations).
When you are selecting the preset location, the
Refer to "Quick Start" for selecting radio
preset station number is flashing.
mode, band and searching channels.
5. Press Prog•Set to confirm the setting.
Auto Channels Preseting
Listening to the Preset
Press and hold BAND (or Band•APP on the
Channels
remote control) to scan stations. A maximum
of 30 stations can be stored. Beware of your
preset channels being erased accidentally Press Folder/Preset (up or down) on the remote
because the scanning and storing process is control repeatedly to select your desired memory
location.
automatic upon pressing the button. "Prog"
icon flashes during programming. Press
Suppressing Stereo Signal
Band•APP to stop scanning.
Press Stereo•Del on the remote control to switch
Manual Channels Preseting
between FM mono and stereo for FM broadcast.
If FM stereo reception is weak, select mono sound
A maximum of 30 stations can be stored.
may reduce noise.
1. Press BAND (or Band•APP on the remote
control) to select band.
2. Press or to select station to be
stored.
3. Press Prog•Set on the remote control to
enter program mode.

Auxiliary Input

Connecting External Device Selecting and Playing External
Device
Remove the AUX IN cover on unit front and
insert audio cables (not included) to the L (left
Press SOURCE to select AUX mode. Control playback
channel) and R (right channel) input jacks
on your external device. Adjust volume by rotating
the volume control knob on unit front.
LIMITED WARRANTY (United States) Product Registration:
What your warranty covers: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration
• Defects in materials or workmanship. Card packed with your product. It will make it
For how long after your purchase: easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.
• One year from date of purchase for labor and The return of the card is not required for warranty
parts coverage.
• Warranty period for rental units begins with Limitation of Warranty:
the first rental or 45 days from date of • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY
shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL
first. OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
What we will do: (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
the labor charges to repair your unit. PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service Center OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON
for the new or, at our option, refurbished INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A
replacement parts required to repair your unit. GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE
How you get service: OF THIS WARRANTY.
• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
Service Center. To identify your nearest THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
Authorized RCA Audio Service Center, ask your CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800- FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
336-1900. RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR
• Show the Authorized Service Center ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
Representative your evidence of purchase date IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS
or first rental. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED
• Pick up your unit when repairs are completed. WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
or receipted invoice which is evidence that the PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED
product is within the warranty period must be WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
presented to obtain warranty service. For A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
rental firms, proof of first rental is also LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD
required. SET FORTH ABOVE.
What your warranty does not cover: How State Law relates to warranty:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual • Some states do not allow the exclusion nor
describes how to install, adjust, and operate limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
your unit. Any additional information should or limitations on how long an implied warranty
be obtained from your dealer.) lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
• Installation and related adjustments. apply to you.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your • This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
unit. you also may have other rights that vary from state
• Damage from misuse or neglect. to state.
• Cleaning of audio heads. If you purchased your unit outside the United
• Batteries. States:
• A unit that has been modified or • This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer
incorporated into other products or is used for for warranty information.
institutional or other commercial purposes. Service calls which do not involve defective materials
• A unit purchased or serviced outside the or workmanship are not covered by this warranty.
U.S.A. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to of the purchaser.
lightning damage.
RS2046_EN 1

Safety Information

Technical Information Safety Precautions
Product: Audio System • Never open the cabinet under any circumstances.
Brand: RCA Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made
Model: RS2046 only by a trained technician.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet
removed.
Electrical Consumption
•Do not use your System immediately after
transporting it from a cold place to a warm place, as
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
condensation may cause the system to malfunction.
Power Consumption: 22 Watts
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and
abnormally hot places.
IMPORTER
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
trained technician for inspection.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
to the cartridge and stylus of a record player.
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up
lens, it is completely safe when operated according
For Your Records
to directions.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do
In the event that service should be required,
not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
you may need the model number. In the
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located
space below, record the date and place of
inside the disc compartment. To keep dust from
purchase:
collecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the
Model No.
compartment door open for an extended period of
Date of Purchase
time. If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a soft
Place of Purchase
brush, or use an air blower brush designed for
camera lenses.
Service Information
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
and splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
This product should be serviced only by those such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
specially trained in appropriate servicing • Main plug is used as the disconnet device, it shall
remain operable and should not be obstructed
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain
service, refer to the warranty included in this during intended use. To be completely disconnected
Guide. the apparatus from supply mains, the main plug of
SIGN
the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains
socket outlet completely.
P R O D U C T.

General Controls

Refer to the actual unit or remote control while
Remote Control
you are reading below descriptions.
– Turns on/off the unit.
Front View
Vol – Adjusts volume.
– Stops playback.
– Turns on/off the unit. Remember to
- Starts and pauses playback.
unplug the power cord from the power outlet
/ – Skips backward or forward track/file;
if you are not going to use the system for some
searches down or up radio frequency.
time.
Preset EQ – Selects EQ effects.
SOURCE – Selects CD, USB, tuner and AUX
X-Bass – Turns on or off extra bass effect.
mode.
Display - Press repeatedly to select clock or
/ – Skips backward or forward track/
playback displays.
file; searches down or up radio frequency.
Stereo•Del - Selects stereo on or off in tuner mode;
- Starts and pauses playback.
deletes unwanted files from USB device.
- Stops playback.
Folder Preset - Selects tuner preset stations in
BAND – Selects radio band.
tuner mode; selects folders (if any) in mp3 / WMA
RECORD – Starts recording from CD / tuner to playback.
USB device.
Prog•Set - Enters program mode; confirms
USB - For insertion of USB device.
selections.
Volume Control Knob – Adjusts volume.
Band•APP - Selects band in tuner mode; starts
AUX IN - Remove the cover and insert external auto-preset programming.
audio cables to L (left channel cable) and R
Rec - starts recording from CD / Tuner to USB device.
(right channel cable).
Source - Selects CD, USB, tuner and AUX mode.
- Remove AUX INPUT cover for insertion of
Repeat - Selects repeat playback modes.
headphones.
- Turns on or off random playback.
Intro. - Turns on or off track sampling.
Top View
Alarm On/Off - Turns on or off alarm function.
Adj Time - Enters clock time adjusting mode.
OPEN – Press to open the CD compartment Adj Alarm - Enters alarm time adjusting mode.
door. Push the door downward to close it.
ALARM - Press once to check alarm time, press
Installing Batteries
and hold to switch on or off alarm function.
DISPLAY - Press once to select analogue or
The remote control must be inserted with 2 "AAA"
digital clock display. Press and hold to activate
or "LR03" batteries prior use.
or deactivate dimmer function.
ADJUST - Adjusts clock and timer. Press and
hold to change display background colours.
CD & USB Playback
This unit is compatible with
CD-R / RW
audio CD-R/RW discs.
Notes on mp3/WMA Disc: Notes on mp3/WMA Disc: Notes on mp3/WMA Disc: Notes on mp3/WMA Disc: Notes on mp3/WMA Disc:
• Use .mp3 as the extension when
converting audio files into mp3 for
saving onto CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e.g.
Notes on CD-R/RW Notes on CD-R/RW Notes on CD-R/RW Notes on CD-R/RW Notes on CD-R/RW
Abc08.mp3. Do not use any other
• Do not affix any type of
extension e.g. .doc, .pdf.
labels to either side
• Do not use the .mp3 extension for other text
(recordable or labeled side) of
or non-audio data files as this may result in
a CD-R/RW disc as this may
serious malfunction and harmful noise
result in the unit malfunctioning.
interference.
• Playback capability for CD-RW discs may
• For better quality in mp3 disc playback, the CD
vary due to variations in the quality of the
quality should be recorded 128kbps or above.
CD-RW disc and the recorder used to
• Disc data size > 650MB is not recommended.
create the disc.
• Total files should not exceed 412 and the total
folders should not exceed 100. It also depends
on the length of the file/folder names.
• For mixed mode discs, only one mode will be
Note: Note: Note: Note: Note:
selected for playback depending on the recording
Be sure to remove all discs
format.
from the disc compartment
• To ensure good performance, wait until the
before moving or
disc changer completely reads the disc before
transporting the unit!
proceeding.
• mp3 files in CD ROM EXTRA format disc
cannot be recognized.
Basic Playback Repeat Playback
Refer to "Quick Start" for basic playback. Press Repeat repeatedly on the remote control to
select, the corresponding icon shows on display
Random Playback
when activated:
Repeat 1: repeat current song;
Press on the remote control to turn on or off
random playback. "Random" shows on the Repeat All: repeat all songs;
No icon: normal playback.
display when activated.
USB Recording
You can record tracks or files directly from a Deleting Recorded Files
disc to your USB device.
1. Insert your USB device into the connection jack
Recording
on the unit front.
2. Press SOURCE to select USB mode.
1. Insert your USB device into the connection
jack on the unit front.
To delete a single file
2. Load an audio CD or mp3/WMA disc in the
3. Press to start playback of unwanted file.
disc compartment and press SOURCE
4. Press Stereo•Del on the remote control to
select CD mode.
enter deletion mode. "1 DEL" icon flashes on
3. Press RECORD (or Rec on the remote
the display.
control) to enter record mode. "REC" icon 5. Press Stereo•Del again to confirm deletion.
flashes on the display
"dEL" shows on the display until deletion
4. Select track to be recorded by pressing
finished.
or .
5. Press RECORD (or Rec on the remote To delete all files
control) to start recording.
3. While playback is stopped, press Stereo•Del
6. To stop recording, press RECORD (or Rec
on the remote control to enter deletion mode.
on the remote control) or . The recorded
"ALL DEL" icon flashes on the display.
music will be saved in your USB device.
4. Press Stereo•Del again to confirm deletion.
"dEL" shows on the display until deletion
finished. Then, "no" shows on the display
showing no file is in the USB device.
LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA) lightning damage.
What your warranty covers: Product Registration:
• Defects in materials or workmanship. • Please complete and mail the Product Registration
Card packed with your product. It will make it
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for labor easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.
and parts The return of the card is not required for warranty
• The warranty period for rental units begins coverage.
with the first rental or 45 days from date of Limitation of Warranty:
shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY
first. WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. NO
What we will do: VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD., ITS AGENTS OR
Center the labor charges to repair your unit. EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN
• Pay any Authorized RCA Audio Service ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS
Center for the new or, at our option, WARRANTY.
refurbished replacement parts required to • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
repair your unit. THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
How you get service: CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA LTD. SHALL
• Take your unit to any Authorized RCA Audio NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-
Service Center. To identify your nearest TIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
Authorized RCA Audio Service Center, ask your PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800- APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED
336-1900. WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
• Show the Authorized Service Center A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
Representative your evidence of purchase date LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD
or first rental. SET FORTH ABOVE.
• Pick up your unit when repairs are How Provincial Laws relates to warranty:
completed. • This warranty gives you specific legal rights which
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale are in addition to statutory warranties that may vary
or receipted invoice which is evidence that the from Province to Province.
product is within the warranty period must be If you purchased your unit outside Canada:
presented to obtain warranty service. For • This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer
rental firms, proof of first rental is also for warranty information.
required. Service calls which do not involve defective materials
What your warranty does not cover: or workmanship are not covered by this warranty.
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility
describes how to install, adjust, and operate of the purchaser.
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 commercial purposes.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside Canada.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to
IMPORTADOR
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
©2006 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
www.rca.com
Printed in China / Impreso en China
5629 1490 (EN/F)
Display
2
1. Playback modes
1 3 2. Clock functions
3. Record functions
4. EQ and bass effects
4
5. AM or PM time
6. Sound sources
7. File formats
8
5
8. Radio frequency units
9. Digital clock time, track or file number,
elapsed playback time
9
10. Radio bands
11. Playback in progress
6 10
12. FM stereo
11
7 12
Clock and Timer
Setting Clock
3. Press ADJUST (or Adj Alarm on the remote
control) to move to the minute digits.
1. Press DISPLAY and ADJUST together (or 4. Press or to set the minute digits.
Time Adj on the remote control) to enter
5. Press ADJUST (or Adj Alarm on the remote
clock setting mode. Clock time shows with control) to move to source selection.
hour digits flashing on the display. 6. "SC" shows on the display for source selection.
2. Press or to set the hour. Press or to select source (CD, Tuner,
3. Press ADJUST (or Adj Time on the remote
USB or Buzz). Corresponding source icon shows
control) to shift to the minute digits. on the display (Buzz as "SC:bU")
4. Press or to set the minute. 7. Press ADJUST (or Adj Alarm on the remote
5. Press ADJUST (or Adj Time on the remote control) to move to volume setting.
control) to confirm the setting.
8. Press or to set the volume. If source is
selected as buzz, volume setting is not possible.
9. Press ADJUST (or Adj Alarm on the remote
Setting Timer
control) to confirm settings.
• Timer will be activated automatically after
1. Press ALARM and ADJUST together (or
settings are finished.
Adj Alarm on the remote control) to
enter timer setting mode. Timer on time
shows with hour digits flashing on the
display.
2. Press or to set the hour.
CD & USB Playback
Sampling Tracks Creating and Playing Programs
During playback, press Intro on the remote A maximum of 32 tracks can be programmed.
control to turn on or off intro mode which
plays the beginning 10 seconds of each track / 1. In stop mode, press Prog•Set on the remote
file. "Intro" shows on the display when contorl. "Pr: 01" (first program position) shows
activated. on the display followed by "00".
2. Press or to select a track / file to be
stored into memory location 1.
3. Press Prog•Set to confirm your selection and
Clock / Playback Display
store that track into memory. The next
available memory locations shows on the
During playback, press Display on the remote
display. Repeat step 2 and this step to store
control to select among analogue clock, digital
additional tracks. In program mode, the PROG.
clock and playback information displays.
icon lights on the display.
4. When finished programming, press
playback of the program.
Selecting Folders (mp3 /
WMA discs and USB only)
View and Edit Program List
Press Folder / Preset (up / down) on the
1. Press Prog•Set repeatedly to view program list.
remote control to go to the next or previous
To edit program location, press Prog•Set until
non-empty folder.
the location you want to edit is displayed.
2. Press or to select the new track to be
stored.
3. Press Prog•Set to confirm.
Deleting Programs
Press and hold to clear program list and "clr"
shows on the display. The program list will also be
cleared once the CD compartment door is opened.

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem Solution Problem Solution
System will not • Check power cord for a CD sound skips • Clean the disc.
turn on secure connection. • Check disc for warping,
• Unplug the unit for a scratches, or other damage.
moment, and then plug into • Check if something is causing
power source again. the system to vibrate. If so,
• Check the outlet by move the system.
plugging in another device. • Make sure the speakers are at
least 3 feet away or on a
No sound • Increase the volume different surface from the main
setting. unit.
• Check connection to
speakers. • Switch to another function
CD button will not
• Check that you have respond (USB, Tuner) and then back to
selected the appropriate CD.
function: CD, USB, Tuner.
• Make sure headphones are • Check that the batteries are
Remote control
not plugged in. does not work properly installed.
• Replace weak batteries.
• Check the system is plugged
• Check antenna connection. into power source.
Poor radio
reception • Move antenna. • Point the remote directly at
• Turn off nearby electrical the system's front panel.
appliances, such as hair • Move closer to the system.
dryer, vacuum cleaner, • Remove any obstacles
microwave, fluorescent between the remote and the
lights. system.
CD does not play • Check that CD is in the
tray.
• Check that CD label is
facing up.
• Check that PAUSE mode is
not on.
• Check that CD function is
selected.
• Use CD lens cleaner.
• Clean the disc.
• Try another disc
1/23/06, 4:14 PM
EN/F
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Clock and Timer
Activating the Timer Sleep Function
Press and hold ALARM (or Alarm On/Off on You can select the time interval in minutes before
the remote control) on the main unit to the unit turns off automatically.
activate and deactivate the timer function.
• Press Sleep on the remote control to select
"ALARM" shows on the display when
among OFF, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, and
activated. Timer cannot be set or activated if
10 minutes. "SLEEP" icon flashes on the display
clock time is not set. Follow instructions under
when actiavted.
"Setting Clock" to set clock.
• When sleep is activated, press Sleep once to
view remaining sleep time in minutes.
• Press Sleep again when the remaining sleep
Analogue and Digital Clock
time is displayed to change sleep time.
Display
Two clock display modes are
available: analogue and
Note: Note: Note: Note: Note:
digital. Press DISPLAY to
Sleep is automatically de-
switch between the two activated when the unit is turned
display modes. At the center off.
of the analogue clock, "P"
stands for PM time, "A"
stands for AM time.

Special Features

Preset Equalizer Curves Changing Display Brightness
Press Preset EQ on the remote control to Press and hold DISPLAY on the top of the unit to
toggle among FLAT, JAZZ, ROCK, POP and change the brightness level of the display.
CLASSICAL. The selection is highlighted on the
display.
Changing Display Colors
X-Bass
Press and hold ADJUST on the top of the unit to
change the display colors.
Press X-Bass on the remote control to turn on/
off the x-bass feature.
The X-Bass icon is displayed.
CD & USB Playback
mp3/WMA Playback Sequence
• Refer to the diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure.
• Songs are played before playing songs placed in folders at each level.
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
A B
3
Folder 1 Folder 1.1 Song 1.1.1
4 Song 1.1.2
Song 1.1.3
5
C D
to start
Folder 1.2 Folder 1.2.1
E
F
Folder 2 Folder 2.1 12 Song 2.1.1
13 Song 2.1.2
9 Song 2.2
10 Song 2.3
Song 2.4
11
G
Song 3.1
Folder 3 14
Song 3.2
15
1 Song 4
Song 5
2
Note: Note: Note:
Note: Note:
• Folder playback sequence is indicated by the letters from A to G
• Song playback sequence is indicated by the number 1 to 15 in front of the song name.

More Information

Disconnect the audio system from the power
Headset Safety
source before performing any maintenance.
• Do not play your headset at high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended high-
CD Player
volume play.
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It
volume or discontinue use.
must be opened by only a qualified technician.
• You should use with extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
Cleaning CDs
hazardous situations. Even if your headset is an
open-air designed to let you to hear outside
Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that
you are unable to hear what is around you.
keep CDs clean by wiping them gently with a
soft cloth from the inner edge toward the
Important Battery Information
outer perimeter.
CD Lens Care
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do
not use your remote control for more than one
When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause month.
the system to output poor sound quality. To • Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking
batteries may cause skin burns or other personal
clean the lens you will need to purchase a CD
lens cleaner which can maintain the output injuries. Dispose of batteries in the proper manner,
sound quality of your system. For instructions according to provincial and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the
on cleaning the CD lens, refer to the ones
following circumstances:
accompanying the lens cleaner.
- if mixed with a different battery type,
Technical Specification - if inserted incorrectly,
- if all batteries are not replaced at the same time,
- if disposed of in fire, or
Power supply: 120V~60Hz
- if an attempt is made to charge a battery not
Dimensions ( H x W x D inches):
intended to be recharged.
Unit size - 7" x 5 1 / " x 8 1 / "
8 4
Speaker - 7" x 4 3 / " x 5 1 / "
4 8 Don't Infringe
Net Weight - 8 lbs
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to
15 kHz This product should only be used for the purposes
for which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.
no copyright law. Any attempts to use this product
for unintended purposes are unlawful and
therefore not condoned by Thomson.
The descriptions and characteristics in this owner's manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not as
a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications
without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should
any discrepancies arise in other languages.
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RS2046
LEVEL 4
Song 1.2.1.1
6
Song 1.2.1.2
7
8 Song 1.2.1.3