Page 2 - FCC Information; CAUTION; RCA Information; For Your Safety; Service Information
1 FCC Information WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN T H E E X C L A M AT I O NP O I N T W I T H I N T H ET R I A N G L E I S AWA R N I N G S I G NA L E ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Troubleshooting Tips
2 CONTENTS FCC Information . . . . . .1 Installation . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Approval . . . . . .4 Controls & Indicators . .5 CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .6 Disp...
Page 4 - INSTALLATION; Main and Surround Speakers; Altima Models
3 INSTALLATION 1. AM Loop Antenna 2. FM Antenna 3. Auxiliary Device (TV, Video) 4. Main and Surround Speakers 5. Subwoofer Speaker 1. Optical Output (MD, DVD) (A280, A285, A380, A385, A580 models) 2. AM Loop Antenna 3. FM Antenna 4. Auxiliary Device (TV, Video) 5. Main and Surround Speakers 6. Subwo...
Page 5 - Precautions
4 SAFETY APPROVAL INSTALLATION DISC 3 DISC 4 D IS C 5 DIS C 2 DISC 1 DISC SKIP REPEAT INTRO SHUFFLE 5 M U L T I J O G S T A T I O N ATS DEMO/DIMMER PHONES D I G I T A L P L L S Y N T H E S I Z E D T U N E R CUSTOM EQ BAND POP JAZZ ROCK 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 S C E N T D ...
Page 6 - CONTROLS & INDICATORS
5 CD Player OPEN/CLOSE — Opens or closes the disc tray. DISC 1 - DISC 5 — Selects disc 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD in the tray Tuner POWER — Turns power on or off (STANDBY mode) DEMO/DIMMER — Turns the feature demonstration on or off(DEMO/DIMMER for RCA models, RDS DEMO/DIMMER ...
Page 7 - Remote Control; Tape Player
6 CONTROLS & INDICATORS Remote Control POWER — Turns system on/off ( STANDBY mode) MUTE — Mutes volume VOL+ or VOL- — Increases/ decreases volume EQ PRESET — Turns on or off equalizer presets HELP — Activates help mes- sages in display SURROUND — Turns on/off surround (3D) sound (selectsDSP mode...
Page 8 - Setting the Time; Setting the Alarm; Adjusting the Display Brightness; Display; HELP
Showing theDemonstration Not operational in TUNER mode for Atlima models.1. Press DEMO/DIMMER to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstrationscrolls through all display operations. ALARM/CLOCK Setting the Time 1. In STANDBY mode, press ALARM/CLOCK until the time flashes on the display (12-hour ...
Page 9 - Sound Features; Using Preset Equalizer Curves; POP; MUTE; CD PLAYER; Shuffling the Play Order; JAZZ; CUSTOM; EQ; LIVE
8 Sound Features Using Preset Equalizer Curves POP, JAZZ, or ROCK are toggles for pre- set equalizer levels. Press once to select the corre- sponding preset. The display momentarily shows the selection. Press again to return to flat levels. Creating a Custom Curve 1. Press CUSTOM . 2. While " CU...
Page 10 - Setting Up a CD Program; Playing a Program List; Skipping a Disk; can skip up create a
9 CD PLAYER Setting Up a CD Program You can program the CD player to play up to any 32tracks on the CDs in the tray.1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to enter PROGRAM mode. Thesystem displays the next available programnumber: “ - - P:01 ,” with “ - - ” flashing, prompts you for the first ...
Page 11 - TUNER; Factory Presets
10 TUNER 1. Press TUNER to select the radio. 2. Press TUNER again to select the next radio band. Choices are:AM/FM/FM Stereo (RS models)FM/MW/LW, RDS (ALTIMA models)The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode. When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on. Tuning to a Station 1. Press PRESET/TUNE to sel...
Page 12 - Playing a Tape; Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.; Recording; From Tuner; Tip: You can search for; Altima models; Tuning to an RDS Station; cast on FM only. When
11 TUNER TAPE PLAYER (6+2, 6+5) TAPE PLAYER (RS2501, RS2502, RS252KM, RS2505, RS255KM, A180, A185, A280, A285) Playing a Tape Tip: You can play a tape from either deck. 1. Press TAPE . 2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette door. 3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door closed. 4. Press RE...
Page 13 - record from any auxiliary; TAPE PLAYER; Tip: Your player can record from any auxiliary
12 TAPE PLAYER (6+2, 6+5) From CD 1. Insert a tape into deck 1.2. Press 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. Press PLAY on the jog to begin playing the CD . 7. Press STOP to end recording. Tape to Tape 1. ...
Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS; Cleaning; MAINTENANCE
13 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Disconnect the audio system from the power sourcebefore performing any maintenance. Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dustcloth. CD Player CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must be opened by only a qualified technician. Tape Player To prevent...
Page 15 - US Warranty
US Warranty 14 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...
Page 16 - Canadian Warranty
15 Canadian Warranty Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufactur-ing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will bereplaced free of charge, including return transportation.This warr...