RCA Portable Stereo System RCD039 User Guide

Important Information  
FCC Information  
English  
Safety 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.  
Technical Information  
Safety Precautions  
For Your Safety  
For Your Records  
user manual  
guide de l’utilisateur  
manual de usuario  
Minimum distances around the apparatus for  
sufficient ventilation.  
Product: Portable CD Radio  
Brand: RCA  
Model: RCD039  
Never open the cabinet under any  
circumstances. Any repairs or internal  
adjustments should be made only by a  
trained technician.  
The AC power plug is polarized  
(one blade is wider than the  
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  
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.  
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.  
Electrical Consumption  
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes  
or modifications not expressly approved by  
Thomson Inc. could void the user’s authority  
to operate this product.  
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz  
Power Consumption: 15 Watts  
Service Information  
This device generates and uses radio  
IMPORTER  
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.  
RCD039  
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  
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.  
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:  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de  
C.V.  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
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  
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  
cabinet of apparatus.  
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.  
IMPORTADOR  
Headset Safety  
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.  
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.  
Discs rotate at high speed inside the  
player. Do not use damaged, warped, or  
cracked discs.  
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360  
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5  
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.  
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.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
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EXPORTER  
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A C C O M PA N Y I N G  
T H E P R O D U C T.  
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.  
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.  
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR  
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of  
manufacture.  
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EN/F/E  
Printed in China / Impreso en China  
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 d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.  
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.  
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL  
DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT  
SHOCK HAZARD,  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
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Before You Begin  
General Controls  
Display  
Radio  
CD Playback  
Useful Advice  
Battery Power  
Top View  
Back View  
Selecting Radio Mode  
Playback Mode  
Selecting CD Mode  
Extend or reposition the antenna for  
better FM reception. Rotate the unit  
for better AM reception.  
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  
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 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.  
You can insert 6 C-sized alkaline batteries (not  
supplied) and you can take your stereo just about  
anywhere.  
BAND AM/FM - Selects AM or FM band .  
AC ~ IN - Insert the power cord here.  
Slide the SELECTION switch to RADIO  
In CD mode, press MODE repeatedly to select  
among the following playback modes with icons  
show on the display :  
Slide the SELECTION switch to CD position.  
position to turn on the radio.  
TUNING - Selects radio frequency.  
Antenna - Extend the antenna for better radio  
reception.  
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.  
SELECTION (  
/ CD/ RADIO/  
Loading Music  
REPEAT (flashes) - Repeats current track.  
REPEAT - Repeats all tracks.  
OFF) - Selects operation mode. To  
Selecting Radio Band  
switch off the unit, select OFF.  
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.  
Slide the BAND AM/FM switch to select FM or  
AM band.  
Bottom View  
PROGRAM - Enters CD program  
mode.  
- Random playback.  
OPEN - Push and slide to lift up the battery  
compartment door.  
No icon - Normal playback.  
MODE - Selects playback modes.  
BASS - Turns bass boost on and off.  
VOL. - Adjusts volume.  
Tuning to a station  
Playing and Pausing  
Turn the TUNING knob to select radio  
frequencies.  
Note that the AC line cord must be  
unplugged from the jack on the back of the  
unit to operate on batteries.  
1. In stop mode, press  
playback.  
to begin  
1. Program mode is activated.  
2. Repeat mode is activated.  
3. Shuffle mode is activated.  
4. Playback in progress.  
PUSH TO OPEN - Push to open the mp3  
device storage compartment door. Push the  
door to close it.  
The  
icon is displayed.  
5. Displays CD track information.  
Important Battery Information  
2. During playback, press  
to pause  
6. AUX mode is selected for connecting with mp3  
player.  
playback. Press again to resume.  
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.  
The  
icon flashes in pause mode.  
mp3 Input  
Skipping and Searching  
Connecting mp3 Player  
Selecting mp3 Input  
1. Press  
or  
to skip to the previous or  
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.  
Slide the SELECTION switch to  
position.  
next track respectively.  
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  
Front View  
Sound Feature  
An mp3 player icon shows on the display.  
2. Press and hold or  
to search  
quickly current track backward or  
forward respectively.  
- In CD mode - goes back to the previous  
track or searches backward.  
Adjust the mp3 player to mid-  
range volume and adjust the  
master volume by rotating  
Bass Boost System  
- Starts and pauses playback.  
Press BASS to turn the digital bass boost  
system on and off.  
- In CD modes - goes to the next track or  
searches forward.  
Stoping Playback  
AC Power  
- if an attempt is made to charge a battery  
not intended to be recharged  
VOL. knob on the unit. Do not  
turn the volume of the mp3 player too  
high as this may affect the sound quality.  
For other playback operatons, control  
them on your mp3 player.  
Press  
to stop playback.  
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.  
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.  
- In CD modes - stops playback.  
PUSH TO OPEN - Opens disc tray. Push the  
disc tray to close it.  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Maintenance  
CD Playback  
Problem  
Solution  
Cleaning the exterior  
If a CD 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.  
Creating Programs  
Displaying and Editing  
Programs  
System doesn’t turn  
on  
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.  
• Check the outlet by plugging in another device  
Disconnect the system from AC power  
before cleaning the exterior of the unit  
with a soft dust cloth  
Press PROGRAM repeatedly to recall and  
display program. Program position shows  
first, followed by track number.  
Do not use record cleaning sprays or  
antistatic agents on CDs. Also, never clean  
CDs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile  
solvents which may cause damage to disc  
surface.  
The unit can program up to 20  
normal audio CD tracks.  
No sound  
• Adjust volume setting.  
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct function  
Clean the exterior with a soft clean cloth  
or slightly moistened chamois leather. DO  
NOT use solvents as it may cause damage  
to the unit.  
While track number is displayed, press  
or  
In program mode, RANDOM  
playback cannot be selected.  
Poor radio  
reception  
• Adjust the antenna for better reception  
• Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers,  
vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights  
to edit track number. Press PROGRAM to  
store newly selected track.  
CD doesn’t play  
• Make sure you’ve put a CD in the tray  
• 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  
Handling CDs  
CD Lens Care  
Deleting Programs  
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.  
Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold  
CDs by the edges, or by one edge and  
the hole.  
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.  
Press  
tracks.  
in CD stop mode to delete all the stored  
Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to  
the label surfaces. Do not scratch or  
damage the label.  
CD sound skips  
• Clean the CD (as explained in “Maintenance”)  
• Check CD for warping, scratches, or other damage  
Opening the CD compartment door  
or switching mode will delete all  
the stored tracks.  
2. Press  
stored.  
or  
to select the track to be  
No sound in  
mode  
• Ensure volume of the mp3 player is turned up.  
CDs rotate at high speeds inside the  
player. Do not use damaged (cracked or  
warped) CDs  
3. Press PROGRAM to store the selected  
track.  
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to continue  
programming.  
The unit remains in program mode once  
programming track is done.  
Technical Specification  
Make sure CDs are stored in their original  
case after use. Keep them away from  
damp, humid or abnormally heated  
places.  
ESD Remark:  
Power supply: 120V~60Hz  
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):  
Unit size - 155 x 336 x 222  
Weight: 1.87 kg  
5. Press  
in program mode to start  
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.  
program playback.  
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB):  
60Hz to 20 kHz  
Rating Plate: Look for it at the bottom of the set.  
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.  
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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