RCA Models: RS 1285 RS1287 RS1289 RS3287 VTCD850 VTCD855
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page 4 RCA Information For Your Safety This device generates and usesradio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J.Applicable at the date of manufacture. This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCCRules.
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 FCC/Safety Information AM Page 5 Tuning to an RDSStation ........................ Installation .......... 8 2 Displaying RDSStation Information ............. 8 Controls & Indicators , ,3 Searching by Program Type (PTY) ............... 9 TapePlayer .......... 9 CD Player ................ Tuner ................... 3 3 Tape Player .............. Remote Control .......... 4 4 Display ............. 5 Showing the Demonstration .................
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM RS1285 Page 6 RS1287/ VTCD850/ RS1289/ VTCD855 RS3287 iliili iIi_i__ii iiiiili IIIIIII1_ IIIIIIII ...... _R_R_ _ _ I_ROORO _i i!i ii 1. AM Loop Antenna 1. AM LoopAntenna 1. AM Loop Antenna Connector Connector Connector 2. Main Speaker Jacks 2. Main Speaker Jacks 2. Main Speaker Jacks 3. SurroundSpeaker 3, SurroundSpeaker 3, FM Antenna Jacks Jacks 4, Power Cord 4. FM Antenna 4, FM Antenna 5. Power Cord 5.
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page 7 CD Player OPEN/CLOSE--Opens or closes the disctray, DISC 1 - DISC 5 -- Selectsdisc 1 _ I 4UDfO SYSTEM DISC CHANGER 2, 3,4, or5 DISC SKIP -- Skipsto the next CD in the tray STANDBY/POWER (RCA models) Turns power on or off (STANDBYmode). STANDBY/POWER/ ECO (Thomson modets) -- keep pressing briefly STANDBY mode to enter ECO( power saving, without clockdisplay) mode.
english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page 8 Remote Control POWER--Turns system on/off (STAIVDBYmode). (For (m TUNER to select m3de. Lock an the display the cuxremn the c_dir ices mode. Eo identify O Thomson models, keep pressing briefly during STANDBY mode to enter ECOmode.
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page Showing the Demonstration Not operational in TUNERmode for Thomsonmodels. PressDEMOIDIMMER to turn on!off demonstration mode. The demostration scrolls through all display operations, DISPLA Y CLOCK/CLOCK Setting the Time 1. PressCLOCK until the time flashes on the display (12-hour clock for RCA,24-hour clock for Thomson). 2. PressTUNING UP or DOWN to set the hour and then press PRESETUP/DOWN to shift to minute digits. 3.
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page i0 Using Preset Equalizer Curves Boosting the Bass PRESETEQ are toggles for preset equalizer levels. Pressto toggle among them. The display momentarily shows the selection. Creating a Custom Curve PressBASS BOOSTto turn on/off boosting the bass frequency. Muting Audio PressMUTE on the remote to cut the sound. 1, PressPRESETEQ to select CUSTOM mode. 2.
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page Setting Up a CD Program ii Displaying the Program List 1. While the CD player is stopped, press SETto enter PROGRAM mode. You can program the CD player to play up to any 32 tracks on the CDsin the tray. 1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to enter PROGRAM mode. The 2. PressSET repeatedly to list each track assignment in the program list.
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page .... (AMPR, FMPR, or LWPR.) 4. If a different program location is preferred, press _ ® __] _/ 12 1 PRESETUP/DOWN to move to the desired preset I 5. PressSETto store the selected frequency at that preset. number (1-32). 1 PressTUNER to select the radio 2 PressTUNER to select the next radio band Choices are: Suppressing Stereo Signal PressFM STEREOto toggle between FM mono and stereo for stereo FM stations.
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page 13 Searching by Program Type (PTY) gic_,SCIENC (sci_Ice and tech]nlogy) , VARIED (irdseeli_), POP M (p_pm_ic),ROCK M (rcckmusic), MOR M (iniddle-of-the roadmlsic),LIGHTM (li_ m_ic), CLAS SI (classicsl m_ic),0 TH E RM (t_classifisd Imsic ALARM (ala_J. 1. Toggle PTY/MIX to select a PTY mode. 2. Within 5 seconds, press PRESETUP/DOWN to search for a station broadcasting the selected type of program. Recording From Tuner 1. Insert a tape into deck 1.
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page 14 Solution Solution Check power cord for a secure connection. Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner) and then back to CD. Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again. Check the outlet by plugging in another device. Increase the volume setting. Check connection to speakers. Check that you have selected the appropriate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner. Inspect the tape heads and clean and demagnetize.
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page 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 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 usesa laser to read the music on the disc.
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page 16 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: • • How to • 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.
RS1285/1287 english US rev i 2/1/00 10:57 AM Page 17 Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing 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.
