2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:35 PM Page 3 u s e r m a n SE OPEN/CLO DIREC DISC A DISC 1 E O U 2 P S L A DISC SKIP S DISC DISC 3 A Y N DISC 4 D CH AN GE 5 DI SC DIGITA O L 5 A D Y S S T E M u T N ACCES T DISC R CLOCK L PLL TUNER a SYNTH ESIZED TIMER ST B.
520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:35 PM Page 4 FCC Information EN RCA Information 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. 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 FCC Rules.
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:35 PM Page 5 Contents FCC/ Safety Information Installation . . . . . . . . . .2 Controls & Indicators CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .4 Display Showing the Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Display Alarm/Clock . . . . . . .5 Setting the Time . . . . . . . . .5 Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . .5 Activating the Timer . . . . . .5 Adjusting the Display Brightness .
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:35 PM Page 6 Installation RS2520/ RS3520/A3000/ A3005 EN RS2522/ RS3522/ A3400 RS2521/ A3200/ A3205 ~ 6 1 1 7 6 2 1 2 2 3 3 4 ~ 6 5 5 4 3 4 ~ 5 RS2550/ VTCD550 6 1. AM Loop Antenna Connector 2. Auxillary Connector 3. Surround Speaker Jacks 4. Main Speaker Jacks 5. Subwoofer Speaker Jacks 6. Optical Output (only available for Thomson Models) 7.
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:36 PM Page 7 Controls and Indicators CD Player OPEN/CLOSE S I M U L T A N E DISC O U S 2 DISC P L A 3 Y DISC A N D 4 DISC L O 5 A DISC SKIP D S Y S T E M 5 DISC CHANGER DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED TUNER POWER TIMER X-SURROUND DIMMER/DEMO BAND D I G I TA L M U LT I F U N C T I O N F L U O R E C E N T D I S P L AY SE VOLUME M P L AY / PA U U LT G S TA I JO T FM ST/SCAN IO PHONES SOURCE - STOP SHUFFLE INTRO + STOP — Stops C
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:36 PM Page 8 Controls and Indicators EN Tip: In STANDBY mode (press POWER off), the system displays the time. Press P O W E R to turn the system on in the previously used mode. Press CD, TAPE, T U N E R, or A U X to select the corresponding mode. Look at the display icons to identify the current mode. Remote Control POWER — (RCA models) — Turns power on or off (STANDBY mode).
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:36 PM Page 9 Display EN BASS SURROUND Showing the Demonstration Activating the Timer Not operational in CD mode. Press DEMO/DIMMER to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstration scrolls through all display operations. Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the alarm. The alarm is active when the clock icon indicator is lit. DISPLAY ALARM/CLOCK Adjusting the Display Brightness Setting the Time 1. Press and hold DEMO/DIMMER for more than 2 seconds. 2.
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:36 PM Page 10 Sound Features EN Using Preset Equalizer Curves Press PRESET EQ to toggle among FLAT, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, CLASSICAL & CUSTOM. The display shows briefly the selection. JAZZ - +10. Boosting the Bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass frequency. ROCK POP FLAT CLASS Creating a Custom Curve CUSTOM 1. Press PRESET EQ to select CUSTOM mode. 2. While "CUSTOM" is displayed, rotate MULTI JOG to cycle among displayed bass-, mid-, and treble range levels.
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:36 PM Page 11 CD Player EN DIRECT DISC ACCESS DISC 1 DISC 2 Setting Up a CD Program You can program the CD player to play up to any 32 tracks on the CDs in the tray. 1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to enter program mode. The system displays the next available program number: “- - P:01,” with “- -” flashing, prompts you for the first track in the program list. 2.
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:36 PM Page 12 Tuner EN DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED TUNER POWER CLOCK B. BOOST X-SURR. X-SURROUND DIMMER/DEMO D I G I TA L M U LT I F U N C T I O N F L U O R E C E N T D I S P L AY SE VOLUME U LT G S TA I JO T FM ST/SCAN IO N M P L AY / PAU TIMER BAND PHONES SOURCE SHUFFLE INTRO - + STOP BASS BOOST EQ/ CUSTUM EQ REPEAT KEVLAR SOUND SYSTEM A TS SET HELP MODE/ X-SURROUND 1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER. 2. Press BAND to select the next radio band.
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:36 PM Page 13 Tuner Displaying RDS Station Information Toggle REPEAT/ RDS to display the frequency, station name (PS), station type (PTY), clock time (CT), or radio text (RT). In CT mode, press CT/INTRO key to replace the displayed time by RDS station time. If clock time is not yet set, this information will be shown as clock time automatically. Searching by Program Type (PTY) 1. Press PTY/MIX to enter PTY selection 2.
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:36 PM Page 14 Troubleshooting Tips EN Problem Solution System will Check power cord for a secure connection. not turn on Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again. Check the outlet by plugging in another device. No sound Poor radio reception Increase the volume setting. Check connection to speakers. Check that you have selected the appropriate function: CD, TAPE, Tuner. Check antenna connection. Move antenna.
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:36 PM Page 15 More Information Safety Precautions Handling CDs • 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 uses a laser to read the music on the disc.
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:36 PM Page 16 US Warranty EN 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: • 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.
2520 IB US ENG 1/12/00 3:36 PM Page 17 Canadian Warranty 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.