RCA RCD029 user manual FCC Information, Safety Information Important Information, Sound Feature

FCC Information English

Safety Information

Important 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 Inc. 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:

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.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Have a Blast-Just Not in your eardrums!

Technical Information

Product: Portable CD Radio

Brand: RCA

Model: RCD029/RCD030

Electrical

Consumption

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz

Power Consumption: 15 Watts

IMPORTER

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

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you may need the model number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase:

Model No.

Date of Purchase

Place of Purchase

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 Guide.

Safety Precautions

• Never open the cabinet under any

circumstances. Any repairs or internal

adjustments should be made only by a

trained technician.

• Never operate this product with the

cabinet removed.

• Do not use your System immediately after

transporting it from a cold place to a

warm place, as condensation may cause

the system to malfunction.

• Keep your unit away from humid areas

and abnormally hot places.

• Do not touch the player with wet hands.

If any liquid enters the player cabinet,

take the player to a trained technician

for inspection.

• This compact disc player uses a laser to

read the music on the disc. The laser

•Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.

•	The ventilation should not be impeded by
	covering the ventilation opening with items,
	such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
•	The rating plate is located at the bottom

u s e r m a n u a l

•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.

Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphone are in place.

RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

				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
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
VOLTAGE"	INSIDE		PERSONNEL.		A C C O M PA N Y I N G
THE PRODUCT.					T H E P R O D U C T.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is

located inside the disc compartment. To

keep dust from collecting on the pick-up

lens, do not leave the compartment door

open for an extended period of time. If

the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a

soft brush, or use an air blower brush

designed for camera lenses.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and that no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

placed on the apparatus.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted

candles, should be placed on the

apparatus.

• Attention should be drawn to the

environmental aspects of battery disposal.

cabinet of apparatus.

Headset Safety

•Do not play your headset at high volume. Hearing experts warn against extended high-volume play.

•If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

•You should use with extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

•Even if your headset is an open-air designed to let you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you.

Don’t Infringe

This product should only be used for the purposes for which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any attempts to use this product for unintended purposes are unlawful and therefore not condoned by Thomson.

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

5625 4840 (EN/F/E)

	RCD029
EN/F/E	RCD030

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

Before You Begin

General Controls

Display

Radio

CD Playback

Useful Advice

• Do not use your system immediately after

transporting it from a cold place to a warm

place, as condensation may cause the system

to malfunction. If moisture forms inside this

system, it may not operate properly. To correct

the problem, turn off the power and wait

about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate.

• This system is fitted with a laser. To avoid

accidents, it is to be opened by qualified

technicians only.

• Never leave the tray open as dust could

Battery Power

You can insert 6 C-sized alkaline batteries (not supplied) and you can take your stereo just about anywhere.

• Open the battery compartment door on the

bottom of the unit by pressing down on the tab

and pulling out the cover.

• Before inserting the batteries, observe the

polarities (that is, + and -) of the battery, then

relate the polarities to the engraved diagram

located on the battery compartment door. Insert

batteries in the battery compartment.

Top View

BAND AM/FM - Selects AM or FM band .

TUNING - Selects radio frequency.

SELECTION ( / CD/ RADIO/ OFF) - Selects operation mode. To switch off the unit, select OFF.

PROGRAM - Enters CD program mode.

MODE - Selects playback modes.

Back View

AC ~ IN - Insert the power cord here.

Antenna - Extend the antenna for better radio reception.

Bottom View

OPEN - Push and slide to lift up the battery compartment door.

Selecting Radio Mode

Slide the SELECTION switch to RADIO
position to turn on the radio.	Tips:

Extend or reposition the antenna for

Selecting Radio Bandbetter FM reception. Rotate the unit for better AM reception.

Slide the BAND AM/FM switch to select FM or

AM band.

Selecting CD Mode

Slide the SELECTION switch to CD position.

Loading Music

Press the PUSH TO OPEN button on the unit front to slide disc tray out. Place a disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up and then push the disc tray back in.

Playback Mode

In CD mode, press MODE repeatedly to select among the following playback modes with icons show on the display :

•REPEAT (flashes) - Repeats current track.

•REPEAT - Repeats all tracks.

• - Random playback.

•No icon - Normal playback.

cover the laser lens and/or the tray could be

bumped into accidentally.

• Do not place the system near wet areas such

as bathrooms and pool side. Avoid storing the

Note that the AC line cord must be unplugged from the jack on the back of the unit to operate on batteries.

BASS - Turns bass boost on and off.

VOL. - Adjusts volume.

Tuning to a station

Turn the TUNING knob to select radio frequencies.

Playing and Pausing

1. In stop mode, press PLAY/PAUSE to

system at humid places or near abnormally

heated areas.

• Power is continuously supplied to the

system. To disconnect power completely,

unplug the power cord from the power

outlet.

• Ensure minimum distance around the

apparatus for sufficient ventilation.The

ventilation should not be impeded by

covering the ventilation openings with items,

such as newspaper, etc.

• No naked flame source, such as lighted

candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

• Attention should be paid to enviornment

aspects of battery disposal.

Important Battery Information

• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you

do not use your system for more than one month.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking

batteries may cause skin burns or other personal

injuries. Dispose of batteries in the proper

manner, according to provincial and local

regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the

following circumstances:

- 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

PUSH TO OPEN - Push to open the mp3 device storage compartment door. Push the door to close it.

Front View

REW - In CD mode - goes back to the previous track or searches backward.

1.	Program mode is activated.	6.	In CD mode - displays track information.
2.	Repeat mode is activated.	In radio mode - displays radio frequency.
		7.	Radio band.
3.	Shuffle mode is activated.
		8.	AUX mode is selected for connecting with mp3
4.	Playback in progress.
		player.
5.	Radio frequency unit.

Sound Feature

Bass Boost System

mp3 Input

Selecting mp3 Input

Slide the SELECTION switch to position. An mp3 player icon shows on the display.

Connecting mp3 Player

Open the mp3 storage compartment by pushing PUSH TO OPEN on the top of the player. Insert the audio cable into the mp3 player’s headphone jack and start playback of the mp3 player. Close the storage compartment.

begin playback.
The	icon is displayed.
2. During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE to
pause playback. Press again to resume.
The	icon flashes in pause mode.

Skipping and Searching

1.Press REV or F.FWD to skip to the previous or next track respectively.

2.Press and hold REV or F.FWD to search quickly current track backward or forward respectively.

AC Power

Plug the power supply cord into the AC power jack on the back of the unit, and into an AC power supply outlet that accepts the plug supplied with your unit.

- if an attempt is made to charge a battery not

intended to be recharged

• Be sure to remove batteries when storing the

set for more than 30 days. Leaky batteries can

badly damage the system. Be sure to dispose of

leaky, weak or dead batteries properly according

to federal, state, and local regulations. To prevent

injury or damage, do not reverse batteries and do

not mix battery type.

PLAY/PAUSE - Starts and pauses playback.

F.FWD - In CD modes - goes to the next track or searches forward.

STOP - In CD modes - stops playback.

PUSH TO OPEN - Opens disc tray. Push the disc tray to close it.

Press BASS to turn the digital bass boost system on and off.

Tips:	Stoping Playback
Adjust volume by turning
	Press STOP to stop playback.
VOL.

Control other playback operations on the mp3 player.

CD Playback

Creating Programs		Displaying and Editing
		Programs
		• Press PROGRAM repeatedly to recall and
	Note:
		display program. Program position shows
	• The unit can program up	first, followed by track number.
		• While track number is displayed, press REW
	to 20 normal audio CD
	tracks.	or F.FWD to edit track number. Press
		PROGRAM to store newly selected track.

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Solution
System doesn’t turn	• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.
on	• Check the outlet by plugging in another device
No sound	• Adjust volume setting.
	• Make sure you’ve selected the correct function
Poor radio	• Adjust the antenna for better reception
reception	• Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers,
	vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights

Maintenance

Cleaning the exterior	• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in
	water, wring it out well, wipe the dirt away
• Disconnect the system from AC power	gently, and then remove any water drops
before cleaning the exterior of the unit	with a dry cloth.
with a soft dust cloth	• Do not use record cleaning sprays or
• Clean the exterior with a soft clean cloth	antistatic agents on CDs. Also, never clean
or slightly moistened chamois leather. DO	CDs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile
NOT use solvents as it may cause damage	solvents which may cause damage to disc
to the unit.	surface.

CD doesn’t play • Make sure you’ve put a CD in the tray

Handling CDs

CD Lens Care

Note:

In program mode, RANDOM playback cannot be selected.

1.In CD stop mode, press PROGRAM to enter program mode.

The PROGRAM icon flashes on the display. “P01” (first program position) shows briefly on the display followed by “00” flashing.

2.Press REW or F.FWD to select the track to be stored.

3.Press PROGRAM to store the selected track.

4.Repeat step 2 and 3 to continue programming.

5.Press PLAY/PAUSE in program mode to start program playback.

Deleting Programs

Press STOP in CD stop mode to delete all the stored tracks.

Tips:

Opening the CD compartment door or switching mode will delete all the stored tracks.

Note:

The unit remains in program mode once programming track is done.

	• Make sure the CD’s label is facing up
	• Try another CD
	• Make sure that Pause mode is not activated
	• Make sure CD function is selected
CD sound skips	• Clean the CD (as explained in “Maintenance”)
	• Check CD for warping, scratches, or other damage
No sound in	• Ensure volume of the mp3 player is turned up.
mode

ESD Remark:

In case of misfunction due to electrostatic discharge just reset the product (disconnect and reconnect of the power source may be required) to resume normal operation.

•Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the edges, or by one edge and the hole.

•Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do not scratch or damage the label.

•CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs

•Make sure CDs are stored in their original case after use. Keep them away from damp, humid or abnormally heated places.

Cleaning CDs

•Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep CDs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.

•When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the system to output poor sound quality. To clean the lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner which can maintain the output sound quality of your system. For instructions on cleaning the CD lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens cleaner.

Technical Specification

Power supply: 120V~60Hz Dimensions ( H x W x D mm): Unit size - 155 x 336 x 222 Weight: 1.87 kg

CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 20 kHz

Rating Plate: Look for it at the bottom of the set.

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.