RCA RP-7953 warranty Before YOU Begin, Using the Radio, Using the CD Player, Care and Maintenance

PORTABLE CD SYSTEM

WITH AM/FM STEREO TUNER AND DUAL CASSETTE RECORDER

RP-7953

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

AC

AC power cord jack

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.

SPEAKER HOOKUP	SPEAKER
	8 OHM
For each speaker:	+ RIGHT – – LEFT +

1. Press in on the tabÊ to open the red terminal and insert the red wire (+) into the terminal.

2. Press in on the tabÊ to open the black terminal and insert the black wire (–) into the terminal.

	Black
WARNING: Follow instructions carefully.	wires

USING THE RADIO

TRACK					M U LT I F U N C T I O N D I S P L AY					PROG	REPEAT
SEARCH										PLAY•PAUSE	STOP
		FM	88	92	96	100	102	104	108	MHz
	FM
PWR ON	STEREO	AM	530	600	700	800 1000 1200 1400			1700	kHz
											VOLUME
POWER	BALANCE		BASS BOOST			STEREO WIDE				TUNING
LEFT		RIGHT
PHONES										MIN	MAX
			FUNCTION					BAND
		HIGH SPEED TAPE CD RADIO						AM FM	FM STEREO
			DUB

FM STEREO	BAND switch	VOLUME control
indicator
BASS BOOST	TUNING dial
button

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 DUAL CASSETTE DECK

UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY

	REPEAT 1 ALL		PROGRAM
		07	MEMORY
CD			03:15
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.

07The 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

				CD door
				OPEN/CLOSE
TRACK		PROG	REPEAT
	M U LT I F U N C T I O N D I S P L AY

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 CDS

•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 CDS

•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.

Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30 minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner.

System can be damaged if speakers are

improperly connected.

SEARCH										PLAY•PAUSE	STOP	CD buttons
		FM	88	92	96	100	102	104	108	MHz
	FM
PWR ON	STEREO	AM	530	600	700	800 1000 1200 1400			1700	kHz
											VOLUME
POWER	BALANCE		BASS BOOST			STEREO WIDE				TUNING

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.

Clean these parts

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.

Model RP-7953	P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206
347A8208-0001 (E/S Rev. 0)	© 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
96-30	Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China	Marca(s) Registrada(s)

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. _______________________________

				CAUTION
				RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
				DO NOT OPEN
	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
	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
	T R I A N G L E	I S A	( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -		WARNING	SIGN
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE	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
	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
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,	VOLTAGE"	INSIDE	PERSONNEL.		A C C O M P A N Y I N G
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT	THE PRODUCT.				T H E P R O D U C T .
	SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

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.

GENERAL CONTROLS

TRACK					M U LT I F U N C T I O N D I S P L AY					PROG	REPEAT
SEARCH										PLAY•PAUSE	STOP
		FM	88	92	96	100	102	104	108	MHz
	FM
PWR ON	STEREO	AM	530	600	700	800 1000 1200 1400			1700	kHz
											VOLUME
POWER	BALANCE		BASS BOOST			STEREO WIDE				TUNING
LEFT		RIGHT
PHONES										MIN	MAX
			FUNCTION					BAND
		HIGH SPEED TAPE CD RADIO						AM FM	FM STEREO
			DUB

POWER	FUNCTION		STEREO WIDE	VOLUME
button	control		button	control
PHONES	BALANCE	BASS BOOST
jack	control	button

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.

TAPE1

2 TAPE

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 • CD D U B B I N G • AU 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

RECORD

PLAY

REWIND

F FWD

STOP/EJECT PAUSE

PLAY

REWIND

F FWD

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 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.

PLAYING CASSETTE 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.

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.

LOADING AND PLAYING CDS

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.

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.

•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”).

LIMITED WARRANTY

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.