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Contents

FCC/ Safety Information

Installation   . . . . . . . . . .2

Controls & Indicators 

CD Player  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Tape Player   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Control   . . . . . . . . . .4

Display 

Showing the Demonstration 

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Display Alarm/Clock  . . . . . . .5
Setting the Time   . . . . . . . . .5
Setting the Timer   . . . . . . . . .5
Activating the Timer   . . . . . .5
Adjusting the Display
Brightness  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Sleep Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Sound Features 

Using Preset Equalizer Curves

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Creating a Custom Curve 

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Activating Surround Sound   .

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Boosting the Bass  . . . . . . . . .6
Muting Audio  . . . . . . . . . . . .6
X- Surround  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

CD Player 

Loading Discs   . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Playing Discs   . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Shuffling the Play Order  . . .6
Sampling Tracks   . . . . . . . . . .6
Repeating the Play Order   . .6
Setting Up a CD program  . .7
Playing a Program List  . . . . .7
Displaying the Program list

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Deleting a Track from a
Program List  . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Automatically Skipping  
Tracks (ATS)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Creating an ATS Program   . .7
Editing an ATS Program   . . .7
Skipping a Disk  . . . . . . . . . . .7
Searching through a CD   . . .7

Tuner 

Tuning to a Station   . . . . . . .8
Using Presets   . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Auto Preset Program (for FM    
only)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting Presets   . . . . . . . . . . .8
Suppressing Stereo Signal

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Tuning to an RDS Station 

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Displaying RDS Station
Information   . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Searching by Program 
Type (PTY)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Tape Player 

Playing a Tape   . . . . . . . . . . .9
Continuous Play  . . . . . . . . . .9
Recording   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
From Tuner   . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
From CD   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Tape to Tape   . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
From an Auxiliary Input   . . .9

Troubleshooting Tips 

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Maintenance 

Cleaning   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CD Player  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Tape Player   . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

More Information  . . . .11

US Warranty  . . . . . . . .12

Canadian Warranty  . . .13

RS2520/ RS2521/ RS2522

RS2550

RS3520/ RS3522

VTCD550

A3000/A3005/A3200/

A3205/A3400

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Page 1: ...C A C C E S S 5 DISC CHANGER DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 1 T A N E O U S P L A Y A N D L O A D S Y S T E M STOP FM ST SCAN TIMER CLOCK BAND B BOOST PLAY PAUSE VOLUME SOURCE OPEN CLOSE S O U N D S Y S T E M KEVLAR BASS BOOST EQ CUSTUM EQ HELP MODE D I G I T A L M U L T I F U N C T I O N F L U O R E C E N T D I S P L A Y X SURROUND X SURROUND u s e r m a n u a l RS2520 RS2521 RS2522 RS2550 RS35...

Page 2: ...ng 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 interference please consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional sugges tions Also the Federal Communi...

Page 3: ... a Program List 7 Displaying the Program list 7 Deleting a Track from a Program List 7 Automatically Skipping Tracks ATS 7 Creating an ATS Program 7 Editing an ATS Program 7 Skipping a Disk 7 Searching through a CD 7 Tuner Tuning to a Station 8 Using Presets 8 Auto Preset Program for FM only 8 Setting Presets 8 Suppressing Stereo Signal 8 Tuning to an RDS Station 8 Displaying RDS Station Informati...

Page 4: ... DEMO POWER FM ST SCAN TIMER CLOCK BAND B BOOST PLAY PAUSE VOLUME SOURCE OPEN CLOSE S O U N D S Y S T E M KEVLAR BASS BOOST EQ CUSTUM EQ HELP MODE D I G I T A L M U L T I F U N C T I O N F L U O R E C E N T D I S P L A Y X SURROUND X SURROUND X SURR To ensure sufficient ventilation keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces 1 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 5 cm 10 cm EN RS2522 RS3522 A3400 2 3 4 2 ...

Page 5: ...n models REPEAT for RCA models Turns REPEAT mode on or off to repeat a track a disc or all discs REPEAT RDS for Thomson mod els also shows RDS informa tion in Tuner mode FM ATS Sets up an automatic track skip program BASS BOOST Turns bass boost on or off EQ CUSTOM EQ Toggles among FLAT ROCK JAZZ POP CLASSICAL CUSTOM modes X SOUND HELP MODE Press once to activate X SUR ROUND only for RS2521 RS2522 ...

Page 6: ...ng BASS B Turns on or off Bass Boost SLEEP Press to select the time interval in minute before the unit turns off PRESET UP DOWN Selects next previous preset station SURROUND Activates X SURROUND only for RS2521 RS2522 RS3520 RS3522 A3200 A3205 A3400 Otherwise does not function in this unit RECORD does not function in this unit POWER AUX TAPE CD TUNER EQ PRESET MUTE VOL VOL PLAY PAUSE HELP TRACK RE...

Page 7: ...son 2 For setting time rotate MULTI JOG to set the hour and then press SKIP FORWARD to shift to minute digits 3 Rotate MULTI JOG to set the minute 4 Press SKIP FORWARD to change to OF timer off time with clock time flashes Repeat steps 2 3 for timer off time setting 5 Press SET to save settings and STOP to quit set ting Activating the Timer Press and release TIMER to turn on off the alarm The alar...

Page 8: ... Press REPEAT to repeat the current track current disc all discs or turn REPEAT mode off DISC SKIP D I R E C T D I S C A C C E S S 5 DISC CHANGER DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 DISC 1 S I M U L T A N E O U S P L A Y A N D L O A D S Y S T E M OPEN CLOSE Using Preset Equalizer Curves Press PRESET EQ to toggle among FLAT ROCK JAZZ POP CLASSICAL CUSTOM The display shows briefly the selection Creating a C...

Page 9: ...nd immediately press STOP To clear the whole programmed list press and hold STOP for 5 seconds The system displays the message CLEAR Automatically Skipping Tracks ATS Creating an ATS Program 1 Press STOP 2 Press ATS to display P 01 3 Press DISC SKIP or DISC 1 5 to specify a disc 4 Rotate the jog to specify the first track to skip and press SET 5 Repeat the previous step to add more tracks to the A...

Page 10: ... location will be displayed 4 If a different program location is preferred rotate MULTI JOG to move to the desired preset number 1 32 5 Press SET to store the selected frequency at that preset Suppressing Stereo Signal Press FM ST SCAN to toggle between FM mono and stereo for stereo FM stations Thomson models Tuning to an RDS Station 1 Rotate MULTI JOG to preset station or press SKIP FORWARD BACKW...

Page 11: ...une to the station to be recorded 4 Press RECORD to begin recording 5 Press STOP to end recording From CD 1 Insert a tape into deck 1 2 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD 3 Insert the disc s to be recorded 4 Select the track CD or program to be recorded 5 Press RECORD to begin recording 6 CD begins to play 7 Press STOP to end recording Tape to Tape 1 Insert the destination tape in deck 1 2 Inser...

Page 12: ... demagnetize Check that the batteries are properly installed Replace weak batteries Check the system is plugged in to power source Point the remote directly at the system s front panel Move closer to the system Remove any obstacles between the remote and the system Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a ...

Page 13: ... volume Hearing experts are against continuous extended play If you experience a ringing in your ears reduce volume or discontinue use it You should use be extreme caution or temporarily dis continue use it in potentially hazardous situations Even if you headset is an open air type designed to let you hear outside sounds don t turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around y...

Page 14: ...t covered by the warranty Insure your shipment in case of loss of damage Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage orloss 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 s...

Page 15: ...omson Consumer Electronics Canada Inc Distribution Centre 7400 A Bramalea Road Mississauga Ontario L5S 1X1 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 stat...

Page 16: ... I M U L T PHONES DIMMER DEMO POWER X SURR THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 N Meridian St Indianapolis IN46290 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Marque s Déposée s 55051620 Rev 0 EN F E ...

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