RCA Stereo System RP 7948 User Guide

Be f o r e y o u b e g in  
Usin g t h e CD Pl a y e r  
Ca r e a n d M a in t e n a n c e  
Po r t a b l e STEREO  
CO N TIN UO US TAPE PLAY  
Cl e a n in g t h e Ex t e r io r  
Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft dust  
cloth.  
1. Slide the function switch to TAPE.  
FUNCTION Sw itch:  
CD, TAPE, RADIO  
AC pow er jack  
BASS BOOST  
BAND Sw itch  
TUNING  
2. Insert a cassette into each tape deck.  
3. Press PLAY on tape deck A.  
H a n d l in g CDs  
Wheel Knob  
4. Press PLAY and then PAUSE on tape deck B.  
When the tape on tape deck A finishes, the tape in tape deck B starts automatically.  
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.  
VOLUME  
FM 88  
92  
96  
100  
104  
108  
C O M P A C T D I S C  
AM 530 600  
800  
1000  
1400  
1700  
AM  
FM  
1
2
TAPE RADIO CD  
MONO STEREO  
CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs.  
MAX  
MIN  
FUNCTION  
NORMAL HIGH  
Quit Slacking  
OPEN  
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A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches  
Cl e a n in g CDs  
on the tape, or worse yet, the tape could break. If you  
notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it  
up before you insert it.  
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.  
CD draw er OPEN  
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.  
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 the CD's surface.  
Lo a d in g A CD  
1. Move the FUNCTION switch to CD.  
Ta p e Ca r e  
PAUSE  
REPEAT  
ONE  
REPEAT  
ALL  
Don't Worry if You Fall Asleep  
With the auto stop feature, the cassette tape automatically stops when it reaches the  
end; so don't worry if you fall asleep.  
OR  
Antenna  
REPEAT  
I2  
Dont expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures may warp the shell or  
damage the tape itself.  
2. Press OPEN to open the CD door.  
Battery compartment  
Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.  
3. Place a CD into the tray with the label facing up. You can  
play 3" or 5" compact discs  
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.  
Display  
4. Close the CD door by gently pushing down on it until secure.  
(The display shows the number of tracks on the CD.)  
Re c o r d in g o n Ca sse t t e Ta p e s  
You can record programs from the radio, CDs, or from  
another cassette. All you do is to set up the system to  
Cl e a n in g t h e Ta p e H e a d s  
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.  
Pl a y in g a CD  
use whichever option you choose, and then record it.  
RP-7948  
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1. Press PLAY/PAUSE  
to begin play  
Er a se Pr o t e c t io n  
To clean a cassette tape, open the compartment door, push the PLAY button and gently clean the  
heads, capstan, and pinch wheel with a head cleaner.  
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Note: Press PLAY/PAUSE  
to temporarily stop the CD.  
When you record new material, the cassette deck records  
over whatever is on a tape. To protect a tape from  
accidental erasure, break off one or both plastic tabs  
(one for each tape side) on the top of the cassette tape.  
PAUSE indicator lights. Press PLAY/PAUSE  
playing the CD. PAUSE indicator turns off.  
again to resume  
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30 minutes drying time when using a  
liquid cleaner.  
2. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable level.  
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3. Press STOP to stop playing the CD before all tracks have  
played. Wait a few seconds for the CD to stop turning, then  
press OPEN to open the CD compartment door and remove  
the CD.  
If you decide later to record on the tape, seal the hole  
with a piece of cellophane tape.  
Clean these parts  
FCC IN FO RM ATIO N  
Po w e r in g Up  
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.  
Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.  
This portable stereo operates on battery or AC power.  
Se a r c h in g Th r o u g h a c d  
Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette (available from many  
audio equipment stores).  
Re c o r d in g f r o m t h e Ra d i o  
Press and release TRACK  
to go to the next track.  
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson  
Consumer Electronics could void the users authority to operate this product.  
1. Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck B and close door.  
2. Move the FUNCTION switch to RADIO and select a radio station.  
3. Press REC to begin recording. RECORD and PLAY lock down.  
AC Po w e r  
Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.  
Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.  
Press and release TRACK  
current track. Press TRACK  
previous tracks.  
to go to the beginning of the  
again to skip backward to the  
Plug the power supply cord into the AC power jack on the back of the unit,  
and into an AC power outlet that accepts the polarized plug (one blade  
wider than the other).  
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.  
REPEAT button  
Note: For TRACK to operate, the unit must be in the CD play  
mode.  
4. Press STOP/EJECT  
to end recording.  
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:  
Tr o u b l e sh o o t in g Tip s  
Ra d i o Re c o r d in g Tip s  
Ba t t e r y Po w e r  
Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is receiving” the  
interference).  
PAUSE  
To reduce or eliminate a whistling sound that may be produced  
when recording AM broadcasts, try the different AM BEAT  
settings on the top of the unit (1 or 2).  
Re p e a t Pl a y o r d e r  
REPEAT  
ONE  
REPEAT  
ALL  
CD Pr o b l e m s  
Insert 8 D-sized alkaline 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.  
Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.  
REPEAT  
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Press the REPEAT button once to repeat the current track  
(REPEAT ONE indicator lights).  
Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are  
on different branch circuits.  
Problem  
Solutions  
System does not turn on  
Make sure AC power plug is secure in the outlet, and outlet  
To temporarily pause the recording, press PAUSE on the cassette  
deck. Press PAUSE again to resume recording.  
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.  
Press REPEAT a second time to repeat all tracks  
(REPEAT ALL indicator lights).  
has power.  
If using batteries be sure the AC line cord is unplugged.  
Batteries may be dead. Install new batteries.  
Press REPEAT a third time to turn off the feature.  
Batteries Don't last Forever  
If you're not going to use the stereo for more than a month, be sure to take the  
batteries out, or they might leak and cause you all kinds of problems.  
Re c o r d in g f r o m CDS  
CD in place but unit wont play  
Make sure FUNCTION switch is set to CD.  
Make sure CD label is facing up.  
Make sure CD is clean.  
1. Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck B and close the door.  
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.  
2. Move the FUNCTION switch to CD.  
3. Insert the CD to be recorded.  
Usin g t h e Ta p e Pl a y e r  
An t e n n a s  
Make sure Pause mode is not activated.  
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE  
twice to place a CD in PAUSE mode, then set  
CD skips  
CD may be damaged or dirty; check CD.  
The AM antenna is built in, so adjusting the position of the unit may help AM reception.  
it to the desired track (Track search does not work in the STOP  
mode).  
Make sure the unit is on a secure spot. Vibration or jarring  
can cause the CD to skip.  
The FM whip antenna on the back of the unit can be extended and rotated for better FM  
reception.  
5. Press the REC  
button on the cassette deck to begin recording.  
on the CD player.  
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE  
Ra d i o & Ta p e Pr o b l e m s  
Problem  
g e n e r a l c o n t r o l s  
Solutions  
Poor radio reception  
Electrical interference in your home can cause poor  
VOLUME  
RECORDIN G FRO M AN O TH ER CASSETTE  
FM 88  
92  
96  
100  
104  
108  
AM BEAT, DUBBING,  
FM MODE Sw itch  
BAND Sw itch  
FUNCTION Sw itch:  
CD, TAPE, RADIO  
reception. Move the unit away from electrical appliances,  
especially those with motors (such as hair dryers and  
vacuum cleaners), or transformers (such as fluorescent  
lamps).  
C O M P A C T D I S C  
AM 530 600  
800  
1000  
1400  
1700  
AM  
FM  
1
2
MONO STEREO  
Two speed options are available. Use the DUBBING SPEED switch  
to activate high or low speed dubbing of tapes.  
TAPE RADIO CD  
BASS BOOST  
MAX  
MIN  
FUNCTION  
NORMAL HIGH  
Dubbing Speed sw itch  
TUNING Wheel Knob  
OPEN  
1. Select the TAPE function.  
If FM reception is poor, make sure FM whip antenna is fully  
extended.  
2. Insert the pre-recorded tape you want to dub into tape  
deck A, and set it to the point in the tape at which you want  
the recording to begin; then press both the PLAY and PAUSE  
buttons.  
PLAY  
REW  
PAUSE  
FFWD  
STOP/EJECT  
FFWD  
STOP/EJECT  
PAUSE  
REW  
PLA  
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REC  
Model RP-7948  
347A8213-0001 (Rev. 0 E/S)  
96-10  
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206  
© 1996 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.  
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
If AM reception is poor, reposition or turn the unit for  
better reception.  
VOLUME  
PAUSE  
TRACK  
FM 88  
92  
96  
100  
104  
108  
PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP  
REPEAT  
ONE  
VOLUME  
REPEAT  
C O M P A C T D I S C  
AM 530 600  
800  
1000  
1400  
1700  
REPEAT  
ALL  
Printed in China  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
AM  
FM  
1
2
TAPE RADIO CD  
MONO STEREO  
Distorted or noisy recordings  
Record button wont depress  
Tape heads are dirty; clean them.  
Tape is damaged. Try another tape.  
3. Insert a blank tape into the tape deck B; then press both the  
REC and PAUSE buttons.  
MAX  
MIN  
FUNCTION  
NORMAL HIGH  
D I S C • C A S S E T T E  
H I G H S P E E D D U B B I N G  
1
2
TAPE RADIO CD  
MONO STEREO  
OPEN  
MAX  
MIN  
FUNCTION  
4. Press PAUSE  
recording.  
on both decks at the same time to begin  
NORMAL HIGH  
VOLUME  
Tabs on edge of cassette may be missing or broken. If you  
want to record on that cassette, cover the holes with  
removable tape.  
A
B
P L A Y  
P L A Y R E C  
BAND Sw itch – Move the switch to select AM or FM  
Pr e c a u t i o n s  
FUNCTION Sw itch – Move the switch to select which part of the portable stereo you want to use;  
RADIO, TAPE, or CD.  
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.  
VOLUME – Turn the volume control to increase or decrease volume to desired level.  
Do not touch the player w ith w et hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a  
trained service technician for inspection.  
We're on the level  
LIM ITED WARRAN TY  
If you know what each button does, its easy to figure out how to operate the tape decks.  
BASS BOOST – Turn on BASS BOOST (located on the left side of the unit) by sliding switch down  
to the LOW position for enhanced bass effect. Turn off BASS BOOST to the HIGH position for  
normal bass sound.  
The built-in Automatic Level Control automatically sets the input level for optimum  
recording sound. You can listen to and even adjust the volume setting of the radio  
without affecting the quality of the recording-just don't change the station.  
PAUSE — Press to interrupt tape play or record mode. Press a second time to resume tape play  
or tape record mode.  
This Compact Disc Player uses a laser to read the music on the CD. 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.  
What your w arranty covers:  
Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
One year.  
STOP/EJECT  
— Press to stop current tape activity, or to open the cassette compartment door  
AM BEAT, DUBBING, FM MODE, Sw itch – When in AM mode, allows you to switch between two  
positions for BEAT CUT. When dubbing a tape, allows you to switch between high speed and  
regular speed dubbing. When in FM MODE, allows you to switch between stereo and mono  
modes.  
when no buttons are active.  
Fo r Yo u r Sa f e t y  
(The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.)  
What w e w ill do:  
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 wont go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and  
try to insert it the other way. If it still wont fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the  
outlet, or use a different one. Do n o t a t t e m p t t o b yp a ss t h is sa fe t y fe a t u re .  
REW  
FFWD  
PLAY  
REC  
(Re w in d ) — From stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the beginning.  
Wipe Out!!!  
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.  
(Fa st Fo r w a rd ) — From stop mode, press to advance the tape toward the end.  
— Press to play cassettes.  
The easiest way to erase a tape is to tape over it. Just make sure that it's the right  
tape before you begin, because once it's gone, it's gone for good.  
The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original products warranty period.  
How to m ake a w arranty claim :  
(Re co rd ) — (for Deck B only) Press to record from the radio or CDs or another tape.  
Usin g t h e Ra d io  
Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We  
recommend using the original carton and packing materials.  
Im p o r t a n t Ba t t e r y In f o r m a t i o n  
If youre not going to use your portable stereo for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries because  
they can leak and cause damage.  
DUBBING SPEED — (on top of unit) Use to speed up tape-to-tape recording.  
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:  
Tu n in g In Ra d io St a t io n s  
Thom son Consum er Electronics, Inc.  
Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.  
Product Exchange Center  
32 Spur Drive  
El Paso, Texas 79906  
Move the FUNCTION switch to RADIO to turn the radio on.  
Pl a y in g a Ca sse t t e Ta p E  
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.  
Set BAND to AM or FM.  
You can play cassettes from either of the two tape decks.  
Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.  
Tune in desired station by turning the tuning wheel knob.  
To turn off the radio, move FUNCTION switch to TAPE (power OFF position).  
1. Move the FUNCTION switch to TAPE.  
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.  
Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.  
What your w arranty does not cover:  
2. Press STOP/EJECT  
to open the cassette compartment doors.  
Customer instruction. (Your Owners Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and  
user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)  
Se r v ic e In f o r m a t i o n  
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.  
3. Insert cassette tape into the compartment with the open edge facing up and the full reel on  
the right.  
FM Gu id e l in e s  
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.  
To listen to FM stereo, set the FM MODE control on the top of the unit to STEREO.  
Fo r Yo u r Re c o r d s  
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:  
4. Close the door securely.  
Note that AM stations are broadcast in mono only, and that the FM radio station must be  
transmitting in stereo for you to receive the broadcast in stereo.  
5. Press REW  
or FFWD  
to move tape to the desired starting point.  
6. Press PLAY to begin playing the tape.  
Model No. RP-7948  
Product Registration:  
Date of Purchase _______________________  
Place of Purchase _______________________  
Serial No. _______________________________  
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.  
Weak Reception?  
How state law relates to this w arranty:  
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.  
If the reception of an FM station transmitting in stereo is weak. Adjusting the FM  
whip antenna may help. If not, changing from FM Stereo to Mono might improve  
reception, just remember that youll no longer be listening in stereo.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
T H E L I G H T N I N G  
FLASH AND ARROW-  
HEAD WITHIN THE  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER T R I A N G L E I S  
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SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-  
SIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
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WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE  
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
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