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v2.0 (EN/F)
user manual
guide de l'utilisateur
RCD159
EQ
BASS
EN/F
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel avant d'utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.
The Shock Hazard Marking & Associated Graphical Symbol are provided,
and Rating label is located on the bottom of apparatus.
Service information
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in
appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain
service, refer to the warranty included in this user manual.
Technical Information
Product: Portable CD radio
Brand: RCA
Model: RCD159
Electrical Consumption
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 15 Watts
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING
THE EXCLAMATION
FLASH AND
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
POINT WITHIN THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
ARROWHEAD WITHIN
TRIANGLE IS A
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
THE TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
BACK). NO USER-
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
ALERTING YOU OF
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
IMPORTANT
REFER SERVICING TO
"DANGEROUS
INSTRUCTIONS
QUALIFIED SERVICE
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE
ACCOMPANYING
PERSONNEL.
PRODUCT.
THE PRODUCT.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
General controls
Display
PROGRAM REPEAT 1 ALL
R
DBBS
Audio-in
FOLDER
J
P
FM
MHz
AM
kHz
C
1. Sound equalizer modes
2. Disc contains mp3 files
3. DBBS mode activated
4. Program mode activated
5. Audio-in mode selected
6. Repeat mode
7. Shuffle mode
8. Playback in progress
9. Radio frequency unit
10. Displays folder/track/file number, volume level, radio frequency,
preset station number and program location number during
corresponding operations.
11. Folder icon, it lights when a folder is selected
12. Radio band
CD playback
Creating Programs
mp3 discs
The unit can program up to 20
When mp3 disc is loaded and
playback is stopped:
normal audio CD tracks and 20
1. Press FOLDER/PRESET UP or
mp3 tracks.
DOWN to select a folder.
1. In CD stop mode, press PROG.
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start
to enter program mode.
playback from the first track
The PROGRAM icon and
of the selected folder.
"P01" (first program location)
flash on the display.
When mp3 disc is loaded and
2. Press REV or FWD to select
playback is in progress:
the track to be stored.
1. Press FOLDER/PRESET UP or
•
For mp3 disc, press FOLDER/
DOWN to show the current
PRESET UP or DOWN to first
folder number.
select the desired folder
2. Press FOLDER/PRESET UP or
before selecting a track.
DOWN to select another
3. Press PROG. to store the
folder. Playback will start
selected track.
automatically from the first
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to
track of the selected folder.
continue programming.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE in program
mode to start program
playback.
6. Press STOP to stop program
playback.
Limited Warranty
For Canada
Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that
if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1
year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of
charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from
accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period,
either:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for
replacement,
OR
2. Call 1-800-522-0338 (English) or 1-800-522-0445 (French) for
instructions concerning where to mail the product.
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a
modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other
rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the
extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any
such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions
shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply
therewith.
FCC information
•
Move the unit away from the
equipment that is receiving
This device complies with Part 15 of
interference.
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
•
Plug the unit into a different
to the following two conditions: (1)
wall outlet so that the unit
This device may not cause harmful
and the equipment receiving
interference, and (2) this device
interference are on different
must accept any interference
branch circuits.
received, including interference
•
If these measures do not
that may cause undesired
eliminate the interference,
operation.
please consult your dealer or
an experienced radio/
In accordance with FCC require-
television technician for
ments, changes or modifications
additional suggestions.
not expressly approved by
Thomson Inc. could void the user's
authority to operate this product.
For your records
In the event that service should be
This device generates and uses
required, you may need the model
radio frequency (RF) energy, and if
number and the serial number. In
not installed and used properly,
the space below, record the date
this equipment may cause
and place of purchase and the
interference to radio and television
serial number:
reception.
Model No.:
If this equipment does cause
Date of Purchase:
interference to radio or television
Place of Purchase:
reception (which you can
Serial No.:
determine by unplugging the unit),
try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following
measures:
•
Re-orient the receiving
antenna (that is, the antenna
for the radio or television that
is "receiving" the interference).
Before you begin
Precautions
•
Minimum distances around
the apparatus for sufficient
•
This compact disc player uses
ventilation.
a laser to read the music on
the disc. The laser mechanism
corresponds to the cartridge
and stylus of a record player.
Although this product
incorporates a laser pick-up
lens, it is completely safe
when operated according to
directions.
•
Discs rotate at high speed
inside the player. Do not use
damaged, warped, or cracked
discs.
•
The ventilation should not be
•
Do not touch the pick-up lens
impeded by covering the
which is located inside the
ventilation opening with
disc compartment. To keep
items, such as newspaper,
dust from collecting on the
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
pick-up lens, do not leave the
•
The rating plate is located at
compartment door open for
the bottom cabinet of
an extended period of time. If
apparatus.
the lens becomes dirty, clean
it with a soft brush, or use an
air blower brush designed for
camera lenses.
Special features
Bass Boost System and
mp3 Playback
Sound Equalizer
This player can play mp3 files
stored on a CD.
Press EQ / BASS to turn the digital
bass boost system on and off and
select among the different sound
effects (Rock, Jazz, Pop and
Notes on CD-R/RW
Classic).
•
Do not affix any
type of labels to
either side (recordable or
Audio-in
labeled side) of a CD-R/RW
Sound from an external player (e.g.
disc as this may result in
mp3 player) can be played from
the unit malfunctioning.
this unit. Connect an audio cable
•
To avoid damages to the
(not included) to the AUDIO IN
CD-R/RW disc, do not open
jack on the front of the unit.
the disc compartment door
Connect the other end of the cable
while the disc is being
to the external player.
read.
•
Do not load an unrecorded
Select Audio-in mode by pressing
CD-R/RW disc into the unit.
SOURCE repeatedly until "Audio-
This may take a longer
in" shows on the display.
time to read the disc.
•
Playback capability for CD-
Adjust volume by pressing
RW discs may vary due to
VOLUME. Control other playback
variations in the quality of
operations on the external player.
the CD-RW disc and the
recorder used to create the
disc.
Displaying Program List
Deleting Programs
While playback is stopped in the
•
Press STOP again after
program mode, press and hold
program playback has been
PROG. for around 3 seconds to
stopped.
display the program list with track
•
Open the CD compartment
assignments.
door.
In CD mode, the unit
The unit remains in
will turn off automati-
program mode once
cally if the playback is
programming track is
stopped for more than 15
done. In program
minutes without any further
mode, shuffle playback mode
operations.
cannot be selected.
Editing Program List
1. In program mode, press
PROG. repeatedly to recall
and display program.
2. Press REV or FWD to edit
track number.
3. Press PROG. to store newly
selected track.
The descriptions and characteristics in
Thomson Inc.
this owner's manual are for the purpose
P.O. Box 1976
of general reference only and not as a
guarantee. In order to provide you with
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976
the highest quality product, we may
©2007 Thomson Inc.
make changes or modifications without
Trademark(s) ® Registered
prior notice. The English version serves
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
as the final reference on all product and
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
operational details should any
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discrepancies arise in other languages.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Some of the following information
feature. The plug will go in the
may not apply to your particular
power outlet only one way. If the
product; however, as with any
plug doesn't go into the outlet
electronic product, precautions
completely, turn the plug over
should be observed during handling
and put it in the other way. If it
and use.
still doesn't fit, contact a
•
Before using the product, please
qualified electrician to change
follow and adhere to all
the outlet. Do not defeat the
warnings, safety and operating
safety purpose of the polarized
instructions located on the
plug.
product and in the user book.
•
Route power cord to prevent it
Save all instructions for future
from being pinched, or walked
reference.
on, or melted by a hot stove or
•
Do not expose product to rain
radiator.
and do not use near water; such
•
To clean cabinet, unplug AC
as, sink, wet basement,
power cord, then use a soft cloth
swimming pools, etc.
dampened only with water.
•
Always leave sufficient space
•
Do not place lighted candles,
around the product for
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
ventilation. Do not place
product.
product in or on a bed, rug,
•
Unplug AC power cord from
bookcase or cabinet that may
outlet during a lightning storm
prevent air flow through vent
or when product is left unused
openings.
for a long period of time to
•
Do not expose product to
prevent damage due to lightning
extreme temperatures such as
or power line surges.
found near a hot radiator or
•
Care should be taken so that
stove, or in a car parked in the
objects do not fall and liquids do
Summer sun.
not spill into the product.
•
Connect power cord only to AC
•
Never add accessories that the
power source as marked on the
product has not been designed
product.
to accommodate.
•
Some products employ a
•
Use only the manufacturer's
polarized AC line plug (one
approved mounting instructions
blade is wider). This is a safety
and hardware when installing
Headset Safety
AC Power
•
Do not play your headset at
Plug the power supply cord into
high volume. Hearing experts
the AC power jack on the back of
warn against extended high-
the unit, and into an AC power
volume play.
supply outlet that accepts the
•
If you experience ringing in
plug supplied with your unit.
your ears, reduce volume or
discontinue use.
Battery Power
•
You should use with extreme
You can insert 6 D-sized alkaline
caution or temporarily
batteries (not supplied) and you
discontinue use in potentially
can take your stereo just about
hazardous situations.
anywhere.
•
Even if your headset is an
•
Open the battery
open-air designed to let you
compartment door on the
to hear outside sounds, do
bottom of the unit by
not turn up the volume so
pressing down on the tab and
high that you are unable to
pulling out the cover.
hear what is around you.
•
Before inserting the batteries,
observe the polarities (that is,
Don't Infringe
+ and –) of the battery, then
This product should only be used
relate the polarities to the
for the purposes for which it is
engraved diagram located on
the battery compartment
sold, that is, entertainment,
violating no copyright law. Any
door. Insert batteries in the
attempts to use this product for
battery compartment.
unintended purposes are unlawful
and therefore not condoned by
Note that the AC line cord
Thomson.
must be unplugged from the
jack on the back of the unit to
operate on batteries.
Radio
Select Radio Mode
Setting Preset Stations
When the unit is turned off, press
1. In radio mode, press RADIO
POWER to turn the unit on. Press
BAND AM/FM to select radio
SOURCE repeatedly to select
band.
radio mode.
2. Press REV or FWD to select
the station to be saved as a
Select Radio Band
preset station.
3. Press PROG.
Press RADIO BAND AM/FM to
4. Press PRESET UP or PRESET
select FM or AM band.
DOWN repeatedly to assign
the preset station number.
Extend or reposition
5. Press PROG. to confirm.
the antenna for better
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set
FM reception. Rotate
additional preset stations.
the unit for better AM
reception.
Using Presets
1. Press RADIO BAND AM/FM
Tuning to a station
to select radio band.
•
Press REV to tune down radio
2. Press PRESET UP or PRESET
frequency.
DOWN repeatedly to access
•
Press FWD to tune up radio
the desired preset stations.
frequency.
There are 10 preset
locations for FM and
Press and hold REV or
10 preset locations for
FWD for 2 seconds to
AM on this unit.
automatically tune to
the next station.
More information
Troubleshooting tips
CD sound skips
•
Clean the CD (as explained in
System doesn't turn on
•
Unplug the unit for a
"Maintenance").
•
Check CD for warping,
moment, and then plug it
back in.
scratches, or other damage.
•
Check the outlet by plugging
Cannot play mp3 files
in another device.
•
Make sure files are saved
under .mp3 extension. e.g.
No sound
Rocky08.mp3
•
Adjust volume setting.
•
Make sure you've selected the
•
Check that the recorded bit
rate is within 32kbps and
correct function.
320kbps.
Poor radio reception
•
Make sure the files are in
MPEG 1/2 layer 3 format.
•
Adjust the antenna for better
reception.
•
Try turning off electrical
ESD Remark:
In case of misfunction due to
appliances near the unit, such
as hair dryers, vacuum
electrostatic discharge just reset
the product (disconnect and
cleaners, or fluorescent lights.
reconnect of the power source
CD doesn't play
may be required) to resume
normal operation.
•
Make sure you've put a CD in
the tray.
•
Make sure the CD's label is
Maintenance
facing up.
Cleaning the exterior
•
Try another CD.
•
Disconnect the system from
•
Make sure that Pause mode is
AC power before cleaning the
not activated.
exterior of the unit with a
•
Make sure CD function is
soft dust cloth
selected.
•
Clean the exterior with a soft
clean cloth or slightly
product.
•
When service or repairs are
•
Do not attempt to disassemble
completed, ask the service
the cabinet. This product does
technician to perform the safety
not contain customer serviceable
check described in the service
components.
manual and to confirm that
•
Do not handle the unit or power
replacement parts have the
cord when your hands are wet or
same safety characteristics as the
damp
original parts.
•
Carts and Stands — The appliance
•
Overloading - Do not overload
should be used only
the wall outlets, extension cords
with a cart or stand
or integral convenience
that is recommended
receptacles as this can result in a
by the manufacturer.
risk of fire or electric shock.
•
An appliance and cart
•
IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES
combination should be moved
ON BATTERIES, adhere to the
with care. Quick stops, excessive
following precautions:
force, and uneven surfaces may
A. Any battery may leak
cause the appliance and cart
electrolyte if mixed with a
combination to overturn.
different battery type, if
•
Damage Requiring Service –This
inserted incorrectly, or if all
product should be serviced by
batteries are not replaced at the
qualified service personnel when:
same time.
A. The power supply cord or the
B. Any battery may leak
plug has been damaged; or
electrolyte or explode if
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid
disposed of in fire or an attempt
has been spilled into the product;
is made to charge a battery not
or
intended to be recharged.
C. The product has been exposed
C. Discard leaky batteries
to rain; or
immediately. Leaking batteries
D. The product does not appear
can cause skin burns or other
to operate normally or exhibits a
personal injury. When discarding
marked change in performance;
batteries, be sure to dispose of
or
them in the proper manner,
E. The product has been dropped,
according to provincial and local
or the cabinet damaged.
regulations.
General controls
EQ
BASS
Front View
Top View
VOLUME –/+ – To adjust volume.
STOP – To stop playback.
EQ / BASS – To select among
REV – To go to the previous track/
Rock, Jazz, Pop, Classic and
file or search backward. To tune
Equalizer off modes. To switch on
down frequency in radio mode.
or off bass boost (DBBS).
PLAY/PAUSE – To start and pause
POWER – To switch on or off the
playback.
unit.
FWD – To go to the next track/file
SOURCE – To select among radio,
or search forward. To tune up
CD and Audio-In modes.
frequency in radio mode.
RADIO BAND AM/FM – To select
PROG. – To enter program mode
radio band.
and confirm program settings. To
FOLDER/PRESET UP or DOWN –
set radio preset channels in radio
To select radio preset stations. To
mode.
select folders on mp3 discs.
OPEN – Press to open disc
REPEAT/SHUFFLE – To select
compartment door.
among repeat current track/file,
repeat all tracks/files and shuffle
playback.
AUDIO IN – To connect audio
cable for external audio input.
Select Audio-in mode by pressing
SOURCE.
CD playback
Selecting CD Mode
Skip and Search
When the unit is turned off, press
1. Press REV or FWD to skip to
POWER to turn the unit on. Press
the previous or next track
SOURCE repeatedly to select CD
respectively.
mode.
2. Press and hold REV or FWD to
search quickly current track
Loading Music
backward or forward
respectively.
Press the OPEN button to open
the disc compartment door.
Stop Playback
"– – –" shows on the display when
Press STOP to stop playback.
the door is open. Place a disc on
the disc tray with the label side
Playback Mode
facing up and then close the door.
"– – –" flashes on the display
In CD mode, press REPEAT/
when disc is being read. The total
SHUFFLE repeatedly to select
number of track/file is then shown
among:
on the display. If there is no disc,
•
REPEAT 1 - Repeats current
"nd" shows on the display.
track/file.
•
REPEAT ALL - Repeats the
Play and Pause
entire disc.
1. In stop mode, press PLAY/
•
- Shuffle playback.
PAUSE to begin playback.
•
Off - Normal playback.
The
icon is displayed.
2. During playback, press PLAY/
PAUSE to pause playback.
Press again to resume.
The
icon and the current
track/file number are flashing
in pause mode.
moistened chamois leather.
gently, and then remove any
DO NOT use solvents as it may
water drops with a dry cloth.
cause damage to the unit.
•
Do not use record cleaning
sprays or antistatic agents on
Handling CDs
CDs. Also, never clean CDs
•
Do not touch the signal
with benzene, thinner, or
surfaces. Hold CDs by the
other volatile solvents which
edges, or by one edge and
may cause damage to disc
the hole.
surface.
•
Do not affix labels or adhesive
tapes to the label surfaces. Do
CD Lens Care
not scratch or damage the
•
When your CD lens gets dirty
label.
it can also cause the system to
•
CDs rotate at high speeds
output poor sound quality. To
inside the player. Do not use
clean the lens you will need
damaged (cracked or warped)
to purchase a CD lens cleaner
CDs
which can maintain the
•
Make sure CDs are stored in
output sound quality of your
their original case after use.
system. For instructions on
Keep them away from damp,
cleaning the CD lens, refer to
humid or abnormally heated
the ones accompanying the
places.
lens cleaner.
Cleaning CDs
Technical Specification
•
Dirty CDs can cause poor
Power supply: 120V~60Hz
sound quality. Always keep
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):
CDs clean by wiping them
Unit size - 153 x 361 x 264
gently with a soft cloth from
Weight: 2.2 kg
the inner edge toward the
CD player: Response curve (+/-
outer perimeter.
2dB): 60Hz to 20 kHz
•
If a CD becomes dirty, wet a
Rating Plate: Look for it at the
soft cloth in water, wring it
bottom of the set.
out well, wipe the dirt away
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