Thisdevice complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. 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 operati In accordance with FCCrequirements, changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by Thomson Consumer Electronicscould void the user'sauthority to operate this product.
FCC INFORMATION ................Safety Precautions ........................For Your Safety ......................... Service Information ........................For Your Records ........................FIRST THINGS FIRST ................Unpack the System ........................Check for Mobture ........................Choosing System Location ....................... CONNECTIONS ..................Speakers ............................ Antennas ........................... Power Supply ..................
UNPACK TH E SYSTEM Unpack your new RS-1247 or RS-1248 audio system and locate all the accessories. You should have: • one RS-1247 or RS-1248 main unit; • one RCARemote Control (CRK291B1); • one pair of speakers (different speakers for different models);...
SPEAKERS If you have purchased our RS-1247, your speakers are identical. If you've selected our RS-1248, you'd find that the physique of the speakers aren't identical, 10ut placing either one on the right and the other on the left won't matter.
VACUUM FLUORESCENT CD PLAYER CD COMPARTMENT CONTROL BUTIrONS TRAY 1-2-3 DISC OPEN/CLOSE DISPLAY FM STEREO INDICATOR POWER PRESET EQ FUNCTION PHONES MEMORY/ DEMO TUNING BUTTONS TUNF.JPRESET STATIONS SUPER BASS CASSETTE ____ TAPE DECKS CASSETTE • VOLUME FM STEREO SOUND EFFECT Remote Band PLAYER...
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VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY The vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) shows the current status of the unit such as volume level, playing disc number, playing track number, selected play mode, radio frequency, selected Preset EQ, etc, Further explanation of the display messages will accompany the operational...
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PHONES You can listen to your audio system through a set of headphones (not included). Take note, when a set of headphones is plugged into the system, sound output will divert from the speakers to your set of headphones. MEMORY/DEMO In Tuner mode, use MEMORY to store...
Your system's tuner is very much similar to the usual ones that you'd find in other audio systems. It too has tuning buttons, band selector choosing between AM and FM radio stations, FM stereo button for stereo effects when listening to FM radio broadcast, plus a Memory...
.j_ DISC CHANGER AUDIO S_TE_ LOADING DISCS Press POWER to turn on your RS-_247 or RS-1248. Press FUNCTION to select CD mode, the display shows "CD". Press OPEN/CLOSE to slide out the CD Compartment Tray. Load one to three CD(s) onto the CD Compartment Tray.
PROGRAMMING PLAY ORDER Be sure that the system is in Stop mode prior to setting program play order. If discs are not already loaded, follow the section on LOADING DISCS. Press MEMORY to enter program mode. Press 1.2-3 DISC to select a disc.
PLAYING LOADING DISCS SIMULTANEOUSLY Your 3 Disc Changer Audio System has one other feature that you simply cannot resist; while the system is playing a disc, you can open the CD compartment tray to unload the other 2 discs and re-load 2 new ones without iilterrupting...
Dnscs SHUFFLE PLAY THE TRACKS OF ALL The difference between this mode and the previous one is that with previous mode, the system continues playing the tracks of all loaded discs repeatedly and CD play mode won't end unless you press Stop. With this mode, it plays each track once for all loaded discs, after...
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REPEAT PLAY -ONE TRACK To repeat play any one particular track, follow step 5 in BASIC: OPERATIONS page 10 to skip forward or backwards to that particular track, press PLAYIPAUSE, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows "REPEAT 1". The system will play that track over and over until you press Stop to end CD play.
Your RS-1247/RS-1248 audio system comes with dual cassette decks. With dual cassette decks you can play cassette tapes one after another. Tape deck 1 can record and playback tapes, while tape deck 2 has only a playback function. When using cassette tape decks be sure to use the Function...
AUTOMATIC TAPE STOP When a cassette tape is engaged in a particular mode (except Pause mode) and reaches the end of the tape, the tape deck buttons automatically resume to the Off position. DUAL DECKS TAPE PLAY Your system can be set to play deck 2 then deck 1 without (prolonged)
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RECORDING FROM THE CD PLAYER Follow steps 1 and 2 of the previous section on RECORDING FROM RADIO. Select CD Player mode by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until display shows "CD". Load one to three CDs into the CD compartment tray, press 1-2-3 DISC to select the desired...
INSTALLING BA'PI'ERI ES The remote control must be inserted with batteries prior use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct installation. Fit tl_b tip of your index finger into A, slightly push the tab of the battery compartment lid towards direction lightly lift upwards...
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IF YOU SELECT TUNER: Search for a radio station automatically pressing SEEK and the system searches for the next frequency with enough signal strength. To stop auto Seek, press either one of the TUNING arrows ( • or • Search for a radio station manually BASS...
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The Repeat function is for repeating disc or track play. Press REPEAT repeatedly to toggle between and select one of the modes: repeat track, repeat one disc, repeat all loaded disc(s). During selection, be sure to look at the display to see the changing of modes, stop pressing when the display..shows your desired mode.
The following are some of the messages you may see when the system is in CD mode. Refer to the descriptions below when you see a message on display. This message is displayed when: STBY the system is in Standby mode.
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR Prior to cleaning the exterior, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Wipe the exterior with a soft, clean, and slightly water- dampened-cloth. CD CARE CD_ : HANDLIN.G Always handle CDs by their edges or hold it with...
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TAPE TYPE SELECTION In today's hypermarkets and stores there are 3 types of cassette tape available for sale: Type I, Type II, Type III. When you purchase new cassette tapes be sure to select Type I because both Type II and Type III are not suitable for use with this system...
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SYSTEM DOESN'T TURN ON Check your power source, is the power plug fitted and plugged into power outlet properly, are the batteries in the remote control fresh? not, do make sure that the power plug is properly plugged in and that the batteries are replaced with...
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SOUND SKIPS • Is the CD dirty? If it is, clean it by following the instructions on page • Is the disc warped, scratched or cracked? If the disc is damaged in any way don't attempt to play that disc as it may cause damage to the CD lens.
Antennas Panel Controls 6, 7, 8 Automatic Tape Stop 16 Phones (jack) 8 Playing and Loading CDs Simultaneously Power 7 Power Supply 5 Selector 8 Band Preset EQ 7 Programming Player Order 11 ¢ Care & Maintenance 22, 23 Cassette Player Control Buttons Recalling/Editing Programmed Play Order 11 Cassette Tape Decks 8...
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 daysfrom date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: •...
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. 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 charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include...
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