RCA 3-8120 Operation & User’s Manual

BASS BOOST 1 esp P Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46290 Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® déposée(s) 55138870 Rev.1 (EN/F/E) www.ge-electronics.com 3-8120 rev.1 EN 5/2/01 4:52 PM Page 2

2 EN 1. CONTROL switch. To lock or unlock the buttons 2. VOLUME. To adjust the volume. 3. DBBS button. Press to adjust Bass Boost level. 4. PROG. button. To program & display. 5. MODE button. For repeat and introscan playback function. 6. SHUFFLE button. To randomly play tracks. 7. PLAY/PAUSE button. Press to play or pause CD. 8. STOP button. Press to stop CD play. 9. FWD button. Skip up one track. 10. REV button. Skip down one track. 11. ESPX. Avoid sound interruptions when impacts or vibrations occur. 12. PHONES jack. Insert your phones here. 13. DC jack. You can insert the adapter instead of batteries for indoor use. 14. Display Panel. More information on Page 6. 15. OPEN switch. Slide to open CD door. FCC INFORMATION 1 EN FCC Information (North America) This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used proper- ly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interfer- ence in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installations. 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 interfer- ence, please consult your dealer or an experi- enced 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 equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. 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. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Service Information This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing tech- niques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide. Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on head- phones. Increase the vol- ume to the desired level only after head- phone are in place. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICEC-003. Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme du NMB-003 du Canada PHONES VOLUME 6 3 9 8 11 7 10 4 5 12 DC IN 4.5V 13 CONTROLS HOLD ON PROG. MODE SHUFFLE DBBS PLAY PAUSE STOP FWD REV DIGITAL SOUND PROCESSING PE RS O NA L C D PL AY ER DI GI TA L A NT I- S H O C K SY ST E M esp :40sec 40SEC : ELECTRONIC SHOCK PROTECTION TRACK MIN SEC BASS BOOST 1 esp P 2 1 15 15 15 14 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE T R I A N G L E I S A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF I M P O R T A N T I N S T R U C T I O N S A C C O M PA N Y I N G T H E P R O D U C T. THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW- HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WA R N I N G S I G N ALERTING YOU OF " D A N G E R O U S VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS IN- SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 3-8120 rev.1 EN 5/2/01 4:52 PM Page 4

(This unit is compatible with CD-R and CD- RW discs for playback) 1. Slide the OPEN switch to the right to open the door. Insert a disc and press lightly on the centre to secure disc loading. Close the door. Press PLAY/PAUSE button. RD DISC will show on the display and then the total num- ber of tracks and time of the CD. If the disc compartment is empty or the disc cannot be played, NODISC will show on the display. 2. Slide CONTROL switch to HOLD position to lock the button to avoid acci- dental activation of unwanted functions. You can also change tracks or quickly listen to part of a track by pressing or holding FWD or REV. Listening to a CD in your car (NOT INCLUDED) 1. Select a power source (either battery power or the car DC adaptor) 2. Insert the cassette adaptor into the tape deck and plug the cord into the CD player’s PHONES jack. 3 . Insert a compact disc and press PLAY/ PAUSE button. Adjust CD player’s volume to a mid level (make sure the Bass Boost is turned off). 4. Use the car stereo to adjust volume, tone. Adjust the volume of your CD player for better volume control. 5. Before ejecting the cassette after you have finished lis- tening, make sure the car stereo’s vol- ume is turned down. The ELECTRONIC SHOCK PROTECTION* system prevents sound interruptions when impacts or vibrations occur. Electronic anti-shock consumes less power and increases the battery life. Therefore, the ESPX function is always ON. After many successive impacts, the buffer might be emptied causing a brief sound interruption for the memory to reload. The buffer is 40 seconds long. 3 THE CD PLAYER PROG. MODE SHUFFLE DBBS PLAY PAUSE STOP FWD REV DIGITAL SOUND PROCESSING PE RS O NA L C D PL AY ER DI GI TA L A NT I- S H O C K SY ST E M esp :40sec 40SEC : ELECTRONIC SHOCK PROTECTION TRACK MIN SEC BASS BOOST 1 esp P 40SEC : EN AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY (NOT INCLUDED) Refer to the above chart for adapter (transformer) information that can be used with your unit. AC/DC adaptor is purposed for dry indoor use only. Remove the jack from the device to use it with the batteries. Note : Power is fed to the unit even when it is not functioning. To cut the power sup- ply off, the AC/DC adaptor must be unplugged. CAR (DC) POWER SUPPLY ADAPTOR (NOT INCLUDED) Plug the car (DC) power supply adaptor into the DC in 4.5V jack at the rear/side of the CD player & then into the cigarette lighter receptacle in your car. BATTERIES POWER SUPPLY Refer to the table for details of the bat- teries required to operate your unit. Recharge function (Thomson Models) — To charge Ni-Cd batteries (not included): Insert 2 rechargeable batteries in the com- partment. Turn the switch to the ON posi- tion at the back of the unit. Connect the main adaptor. The batteries take about eight hours to become fully charged if the player is not operating. Important : If you use your CD player with non rechargeable batteries, turn OFF the switch at the back of the unit in order to prevent any damage to the unit or batteries. THE CD PLAYER EN 4 Model Number Adaptor Batteries 3-8120 5-4079B AAx2 (120V 60 Hz) (not included) (not included) 3-8120 rev.1 EN 5/2/01 4:52 PM Page 6

the MODE key in the stop mode. ERASE will appear on the display. The program will be automatically canceled. To exit program mode, press STOP then PROG. Random Play 1. Press SHUFFLE until shows on display. 2. Press PLAY to listen. 3. For de-selection, press SHUFFLE. PAUSE Press PLAY to suspend playback The minutes and secondes flash when interrupted STOP Press STOP to stop playback. The player switches off automatically after 5 seconds or press twice STOP key to turn off your CD player. REMAIN TIME Press PROG during playback to read the remaining playback time. THE DISPLAY 1.Repeat entire disc 2. Repeat current track 3. Random tracks play 4. ESPX (When the buffer is being loaded, the brackets around the ESP symbol will increase) 5. Program mode 6. Shows when the control button is on HOLD position. 7. Shows when batteries are low 8. Bass Boost ON 5 THE CD PLAYER EN Resume (for RCA only) When you stop CD play or power off the unit (without disconnecting power sup- ply), Resume is automatically activated. It stores all the current settings and modes: current track, time display, Mode (Repeat/Repeat All/ Program/ Random/ Random All), and ESPX. When play mode is on again, the unit resumes to the set- tings and plays from where it stopped. If CD compartment lid is opened, RESUME stores only the following modes: Shuffle Mode (Repeat/ Repeat All), EQ setting (Bass boost/ Surround) and ESPX. Other settings such as track play, time display, program setting and memory are all reset or cancelled. Repeating You can replay the entire CD or one track as many times as you want; Press MODE repeatedly to 1. Replay the entire disc; 2. Replay the current track; 3. Play the beginning of each track for 10 seconds. (The number of the track being played will be displayed and SCAN will appear.) 4. Press again to the function de-select. Program This function lets you listen to the tracks you selected in the order you want. The CD player must be in Stop mode. 1. Press PROG. P will show on the display. 2. Select the track to be stored by pressing FWD or REV & press PROG again to confirm. 3. Repeat step 2 to store other tracks. 4. Press play button to listen to your pro- gramming. Note : The unit switches off automatically after 15s if no key has been activated to prevent excessive battery consumption. During programming, the unit can switch off if you do not press any key within 10s. If the unit switches off, the programme will be stored in memory. Resume pro- gramming by turning the unit on again. You can program up to 24 tracks. To play your program again, press PLAY. To add/edit tracks to the program, go to stop mode ; press and hold PROG button again. Refer to step 2 of the above. To check the program, press PLAY and FWD. . 6 THE CD PLAYER EN 1 BASS BOOST 1 esp P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3-8120 rev.1 EN 5/2/01 4:52 PM Page 8

• 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 multimedia Inc. Product Exchange Center 11721 B Alameda Ave. Socorro, TX 79927 • Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty. • Insure your shipment in case of loss of damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss. • 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. 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. MORE INFORMATION MORE INFORMATION USEFUL ADVICE • Do not store CDs in damp areas. • Do not expose CDs to high temperatures or direct sunlight. • Do not put any tape or adhesives on either side of the disc. • You should avoid leaving the CD door open. Dust is liable to impair performance of the laser optical unit. • Do not use your set immediately after transport from a cold place to a warm place : there may be condensation problems. • Do not touch the playing surface. Make sure that you keep your set away from water and high temperatures. • If you do not use your set on battery power for more than one month, we advise you to take out all the batteries. • To prevent personal injury, do not reverse any battery and do not mix battery types. • Discard leaking batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury. • Thomson recommends Duracell Ultra Batteries. • Prolonged use of the CD player at full volume can damage the user’s ear. • SPC : Sound Pressure Control at 100dB maximum (only for Thomson models) PLEASE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT ! Before throwing any batteries away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling. MAINTENANCE Clean the player with a soft cloth, or a damp chamois leather. Never use sol- vents. Notes on CD-R Discs • CD-R discs that are recorded by personal computers or some CD-R recorders may not be played on this unit due to the differences in recording platforms. • Do not load an unrecorded CD-R disc into the unit. This may take a longer time to read the disc. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS * Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz Power Supply • 4.5V DC (through AD/DC adaptor (refer to table page 3 for details) • 2 “AA” batteries ( Duracell Ultra recommended) • 2 “AA” rechargeable Ni-cd batteries • 4.5VDC (through car DC adaptor ) (not included) 8 EN 3-8120 rev.1 EN 5/2/01 4:52 PM Page 10

defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries. Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either: 1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement, OR 2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original carton (or equivalent). — Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to: Thomson multimedia Ltd. Distribution Centre 6200 Edwards Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 2V7 Canada The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith. If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to: Thomson multimedia Ltd. P.O. Box 0944 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944 Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period. PURCHASE DATE NAME OF STORE 9 EN 3-8120 rev.1 EN 5/2/01 4:52 PM Page 12