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Troubleshooting Tips

Solution

•  Check power cord for a secure 

connection.

•  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, 
Tuner.

•  Make sure mute is off.
•  Make sure headphones are not 

plugged in.

•  Check antenna connection.
• Move antenna.
•  Turn off nearby electrical  

appliances, such as hair dryer, 
vacuum cleaner, microwave, 
fluorescent lights.

•  Check that CD is in the tray.
•  Check that CD label is facing up.
•  Check that PAUSE mode is not 

on.

•  Check that CD function is 

selected.

•  Use CD lens cleaner.
•  Clean the disc.
•  Try another CD.

Problem

System will
not turn
on

No sound

Poor radio
reception

CD does
not play

Problem

CD sound 
skips

CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP

Remote
control
does not
work

Solution

•  Clean the disc.
•  Check disc for warping, 

scratches, or other damage.

•  Check if something is causing 

the system to  vibrate. If so, 
move the  system.

•  Make sure the speakers are at 

least 3 feet away or on a 
different surface from the 
main unit.

•  Switch to another function 

(Tuner) and then back 
to CD.

•  Check that the batteries are 

properly installed.

•  Replace weak batteries.
•  Check the system is plugged 

into 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.

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Summary of Contents for RS2042

Page 1: ... Marque s Deposée s 55885890 EN F E www rca com www rca com LatinAmerica Printed In China Impreso en China IMPORTADOR Comercializadora Thomson de México S A de C V Álvaro Obregón No 151 Piso 13 Col Roma Delegación Cuauhtémoc C P 06700 México D F Telefono 52 55 11 020360 RFC CTM 980723 KS5 RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 2 ...

Page 2: ...UNER AUX RO CK POP JAZZ CLASSIC C U S T O M D I S C N U M B E R BAND AUTO PROG CD INFO CD R RW COMPATIB LE RS2042 u s e r m a n u a l It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo RS2042 EN 2 24 04 9 43 AM Page 3 ...

Page 3: ...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 product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J Applicable at the date of manufacture For Your Safety The AC power plug is polarized one blade is wider than the other and only fits into AC power outlets one way If the...

Page 4: ...20V 60Hz Power consumption 90 Watts IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de México S A de C V Álvaro Obregón No 151 Piso 13 Col Roma Delegación Cuauhtémoc C P 06700 México D F Telefono 52 55 11 020360 RFC CTM 980723 KS5 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...

Page 5: ...8 Stop Playback 8 Selecting a Disc 9 Searching Through a CD 9 CD Information 9 Sampling Tracks 9 Repeat 9 Random Playback 9 Setting Up a CD Program 10 Playing a Program List 10 Displaying the Program List 10 Edit Program List 10 Deleting Program List 10 Radio 11 Selecting Tuner Band 11 Tuning to a Station 11 Using Presets 11 Auto Preset Programming FM only 11 Manually Setting Presets 11 Suppressin...

Page 6: ... Connecting the Speakers Each speaker has a black negative and a red positive jack When connecting the speakers match the red wires to the red jacks and the black wires to the black jacks Installation To ensure sufficient ventilation keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces 2 EN Getting Started CLOCK DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 TIMER SLEEP PROG SET DEMO ON STANDBY SOURCE VOLUM...

Page 7: ...Sets tune or preset mode PRESET SKIP FORWARD In CD mode Goes to the next CD track selects the next program location In Tuner mode Tunes up radio frequency selects the next preset station In Clock or Timer mode Increases hour and minute digit PRESET SKIP BACKWARD In CD mode Goes to the previous CD track selects the previous program location In Tuner mode Tunes down radio frequency selects the previ...

Page 8: ...the previous CD track and setting options searches backward through CD In Tuner mode Tunes down radio frequency SKIP FORWARD In CD mode Goes to the next CD track and setting options searches forward through CD In Tuner mode Tunes up radio frequency OPEN CLOSE Opens and closes disc compartment DISC SKIP Skips to the next disc in CD mode Installing Batteries The remote control must be inserted with ...

Page 9: ...eat current disc REPEAT ALL DISC Repeat all disc ALL DISC Play all discs once FM AM Radio band in tuner mode MHz kHz Radio frequency unit in tuner mode ST In FM tuner mode indicates stereo sound is selected PROG In program mode BASS BOOST X bass is activated ROCK POP JAZZ CLASSIC CUSTOM The preset equalizer currently selected VOL Volume level indicator DISC NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 The corresponding disc ...

Page 10: ...n press TIMER to shift to minute digits 3 Press PRESET or PRESET on the main unit or PRESET or on the remote control to set the minute 4 Press TIMER to change to OF timer off time with clock time flashing Repeat steps 2 3 for timer off time setting 5 Press TIMER to select source Press PRESET or PRESET on the main unit or PRESET or on the remote control to select between CD TUNER 6 Press TIMER to s...

Page 11: ...rs on the volume display increases and decreases to show the change in volume level Bass Boost Press B BOOST on the remote control to turn on off boosting the bass frequency The BASS BOOST icon lights on the display when it is activated Muting Audio Press MUTE on the remote to cut the sound Remote Only Using Preset Equalizer Curves Press EQ on the remote control to toggle among FLAT ROCK POP JAZZ ...

Page 12: ...ge discs for available trays 3 Press OPEN CLOSE again to close the tray Stop Playback During playback press STOP to stop playback CD R RW Notes on CD R RW Disc Do not affix any type of labels to either side recordable or labeled side of a CD R RW disc as this may result in the unit malfunctioning To avoid damages to the CD R RW disc do not open the disc compartment door while the disc is being rea...

Page 13: ...disc remain time D Sampling Tracks Press INTRO on the remote control to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc all discs in the tray or turn intro mode off INTRO is displayed when sampling is activated Repeat Press REPEAT on the remote control to repeat the current track REPEAT 1 current disc REPEAT 1 DISC all discs REPEAT ALL DISC or turn repeat mode off ALL DISC Random Playb...

Page 14: ...to program memory Playing a Program List While in PROGRAM mode press PLAY PAUSE If you are not currently in program mode press PROG SET to enter program mode before pressing PLAY PAUSE Display Program List 1 While the CD player is stopped press PROG SET to enter PROGRAM mode 2 Press PROG SET repeatedly to view each track assignment in the program list Edit Program List 1 Follow Display Program Lis...

Page 15: ...scan stations in FM band The stations will then be stored as preset channels A maximum of 32 stations can be stored Beware of your preset channels being erased accidentally because the scanning and storing process is automatic upon pressing the button You can stop the automatic scan by pressing any button but the erased stations cannot be recovered Manually Setting Presets 1 Press the TUNE PRESET ...

Page 16: ...ed Use CD lens cleaner Clean the disc Try another CD Problem System will not turn on No sound Poor radio reception CD does not play Problem CD sound skips CD button will not respond or does not change discs when you press DISC SKIP Remote control does not work Solution Clean the disc Check disc for warping scratches or other damage Check if something is causing the system to vibrate If so move the...

Page 17: ...oor sound quality Always keep CDs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter 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 w...

Page 18: ...move the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries Dispose of batteries in the proper manner according to provincial and local regulations Any battery may leak electrolyte under the following circumstances if mixed with a different battery type if ...

Page 19: ...mpleted Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information s...

Page 20: ...ED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State Law relates to warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limita...

Page 21: ...re completed Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional informat...

Page 22: ...CEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE PROVINCIAL LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How Provincial Laws relates to warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights which are in addition to statutory warranties that may vary from Province to Province If you purchased...

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