Be f o r e y o u b e g in
Usin g t h e Ra d io
Usin g t h e Ca sse t t e De c k
Ca r e a n d M a in t e n a n c e
AUDIO SYSTEM
Tuning dial
M o ist u r e Co n d e n sa t io n
Cl e a n in g t h e Ex t e r io r
CASSETTE DECK
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Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft dust
cloth.
Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on cold day, it can also form on the inside of
your stereo, causing it to malfunction.
TUNING
AMPLIFIER/TUNER
TUNER
PLAYBACK / RECORDING DECK
FUNCTION
POWER
STANDBY/ON
CD
TAPE
TAPE SCALE
If moisture forms inside this player, it may not operate properly. To correct the problem, turn off
the power and wait about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate.
H a n d l in g Co m pa c t Disc s
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BASS BOOST
FOR DYNAMIC SOUND
FM
MHz
I 10
KHz
88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108
DN
UP
SOFT EJ ECT SYSTEM
AUTO STOP MECHANISM
Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the hole.
SCALE
AM
I 0
540
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850
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1000
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1700
AUTOMATIC RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL
ONE PUSH BUTTON RECORDING
Lo c a t i o n
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Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage the
label.
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BASS BOOST
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STEREO
FM STEREO
AM FM
PHONES
These guidelines should be followed when setting up your system:
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Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs.
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Choose a level, solid, surface. Don’t place on a soft surface, such as carpeting or foam rubber.
Choose a location away from direct sunlight, radiators, air ducts, and other sources of heat.
Avoid locations that are subject to moisture, mechanical vibration, shock, or excessive dust.
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RWD
F FWD
STOP/EJ ECT
PAUSE
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MIN
MAX
Cl e a n in g Co m pa c t Disc s
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Dirty discs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep discs clean by wiping them gently with a
soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
FM Stereo
indicator light
Band sw itch
Make sure that the location has adequate air circulation. Good ventilation is essential to
protect the system from internal heat build up.
If a disc 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.
Un d e r st a n d in g t h e Bu t t o n s
Sp e a k e r Pl a c e m e n t
For optimal listening:
Tu n in g In Ra d io St a t io n s
If you know what each button does, it’s easy to figure out how to operate the tape deck.
Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on discs. Also, never clean discs with
benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface.
RECORD — Press to record from the radio or CDs.
Choose the radio feature by pressing the FUNCTION button until the TUNER indicator light comes
on; then you can do the following:
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Speakers should be placed at least six feet apart and facing the listener.
PLAY — Press to play cassettes.
Ta p e Ca r e
Speakers should be placed at least two to three feet from the wall to avoid accentuated bass
response.
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Slide the band switch to listen to AM or FM stations in either mono or stereo (STEREO
indicator lights when listening to FM stereo).
REW — From stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the beginning.
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Don’t expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures may warp the shell or
damage the tape itself.
F. FWD — From stop mode, press to advance
the tape toward the end.
Note that AM stations are broadcast in mono only, and that the FM radio station must be
transmitting in stereo for you to receive it in stereo.
Sp e a k e r H o o k u p
RIGHT SPEAKER
LEFT SPEAKER
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Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.
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+
+
–
STOP/EJECT — Press to stop current tape activity, or to open the cassette compartment door when
no buttons are active.
Cassette tapes can be erased by magnetic fields produced by magnets, electric motors, electrical
transformers, and other devices. Keep tapes away from magnets and magnetic fields.
For each speaker:
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Turn the TUNING dial to change the radio station.
Adjust the volume, and bass settings.
1. Press down on the tab to open the red terminal,
and insert the red wire (+) into the terminal.
PAUSE — Press to interrupt tape play or record mode. Press a second time to resume tape play or
tape record mode.
Cl e a n in g t h e Ta p e H e a d s
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the parts that come in contact with the
tape. These deposits can cause incomplete erasure, muffled playback sound, and might prevent
automatic stop.
2. Press down on the tab to open the black
terminal, and insert the black wire (–) into the
terminal.
RP-930 0
Au t o m a t ic St o p
Black
w ires
To clean a cassette tape, open the compartment
door, push the PLAY button and gently clean the
heads, capstan, and pinch wheel with a head
WARNING: Please follow instructions
carefully. System can be damaged if
speakers are improperly connected.
When your recorder is operating in any mode and the end of the tape is reached, your unit will
automatically shut itself off and return buttons to their off position.
cleaner.
Clean these parts
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30 minutes drying time when using a
liquid cleaner. Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.
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Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette (available from many
audio equipment stores).
FCC IN FO RM ATIO N
Po w e r in g Up
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Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.
Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.
Usin g t h e CD Pl a y e r
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet that accepts the polarized
plug, which has one blade wider than the other.
Pl a y in g Ca sse t t e Ta p e s
Open/Close
button
Disc Select
button
1. Press the FUNCTION button until TAPE indicator lights.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson
Consumer Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
The standby indicator will light (even though the POWER button is off) to
show that the unit is plugged in and ready to operate.
Tr o u b l e sh o o t in g Tip s
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door.
DIS C
OPEN/
CLOSE
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.
CHANGER
3. Insert the cassette by gently sliding it into the cassette carry compartment in the door with
the exposed tape downward, the full reel of tape to the left and, then, close the door. Note
that: an internal interlock prevents the cassette door from opening unless all controls are in
their off (up) position.
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DISC SELECT
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
Problem
Solution
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by
unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
System doesn’t turn on
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Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power
outlet (or that the batteries in the remote control are fresh).
NOTE: When you initially plug in the unit and press Power ON, the CD drawer will
close if open; the disc tray rotates to position one (1).
COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
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Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the
interference).
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Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.
Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM
4. Close the door securely.
DISC
2
TRACK
RVS-SKIP/SEARCH-FWD
5. Press REW or F. FWD to move tape to the desired starting point.
6. Press PLAY to begin playing the tape.
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Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.
REMOTE
SENSOR
No sound
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Adjust volume setting.
Check for proper connection of speaker wires.
Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: TUNER, TAPE, or
CD.
1
3
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
SHUFFLE
REPEAT
An t e n n a s
Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are
on different branch circuits.
STOP/CLEAR PLAY/PAUSE
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The AM antenna is built in.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared
a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV 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.
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The FM wire antenna is attached. Stretch it to its full length and adjust its position to
improve FM reception.
Re c o r d in g f r o m Ra d io o r Co m pa c t Disc
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Make sure MUTE is not activated (Indicator POWER/STANDBY
flashes) To deactivate, press MUTE button on the remote.
Track indicator
CD operation
buttons
Disc indicator
Repeat
button
Shuffle
button
1. Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck.
No sound from one channel
Poor radio reception
Check for proper connection of speaker wires on the channel
(Left or Right).
2. Choose the function (TUNER or CD), and then set up for play.
3. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
4. Press STOP/EJECT to end recording.
H e a d ph o n e s
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the 3.5 mm PHONES jack on the
front of the unit.
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Adjust the FM antenna wire for better FM reception.
Rotate the unit to achieve better AM reception.
Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair
dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights.
Lo a d in g a n d Pl a y in g Disc s
H e a d se t Sa f e t y
1. Press the FUNCTION button until CD indicator lights.
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Do n o t p la y yo u r h e a d se t a t a h ig h vo lu m e . Hearing experts advise against continuous extended
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD drawer.
play.
CD doesn’t play
CD sound skips
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Make sure the tray contains a disc.
Ge n e r a l Co n t r o l s
Usin g t h e REM O TE CO N TRO L
Make sure that disc’s label is facing up.
Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.
Make sure DISC function is selected.
3. Place compact discs into the compartments. To rotate the tray and provide access to the back
compartment, press the DISC SELECT button on the front of the unit.
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If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Function
indicator lights
Function
button
Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don't turn up the
volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.
In st a l l in g Ba t t e r ie s
4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE (
) button again to close the CD drawer.
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Clean the disc (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).
Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage.
Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit; move
system if necessary.
5. Select the disc you want to play first (DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3) by pressing the DISC SELECT
button.
TUNING
AMPLIFIER/TUNER
FUNCTION
1. Slide the battery cover in the
TUNER
CD
TAPE
2X AAA 1.5V
6. Use the SKIP/SEARCH buttons (
and
) to choose a track.
direction of the arrow and lift the
OPEN
MADE IN CHINA
door up.
Distorted or noisy recordings
Remote control won't work
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Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary.
Demagnetize recording head (as explained in “Care and
Maintenance”).
7. Press PLAY/PAUSE ( ) to begin play (the current track number appears). Play starts with
FM
MHz
I 10
KHz
88 90 92 94 96 98 100 102 104 106 108
DN
UP
the first track of the selected disc and continues sequentially through all remaining tracks of
all available discs.
2. Install 2 “AAA” batteries. Face
batteries in the direction indicated
on the back of the cover.
SCALE
AM
I 0
540
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I 2
I 3
850
I 4
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1000
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BASS BOOST
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The compact disc player then enters the STOP mode; if you want to play discs in a particular
sequence, place the disc to play first in compartment 1; the second in compartment 2, and the
third in compartment 3.
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STEREO
FM STEREO
AM FM
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ON mode (display is lit).
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Model RP-9300
347A7699-C001 (E/S Rev. 1)
95-40
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206
© 1995 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
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Press the function button on the remote that activates the
desired component: TUNER, TAPE, or CD.
MIN
MAX
8. Press STOP/CLEAR ( ) to stop disc play.
Printed in Hong Kong
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Bass Boost
control
Standby Indicator
light
Volume control
Replace batteries if they are weak. Make sure that batteries are
installed in the directions indicated inside the battery chamber
of the remote control.
Pl a y in g a n d Lo a d in g Disc s Sim u l t a n e o u sl y
You can open the disc tray without stopping the disc currently in play. Simply press
OPEN/CLOSE (
) and the tray opens, providing access to the two front disc compartments. Play
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Point the remote control directly at the SENSOR eye while
pressing buttons.
continues without interruption, while the other 2 (front) discs can be changed. If you open the
disc tray while a disc is playing but then press DISC SELECT, the disc tray will close, play stops and
the disc tray rotates to begin playing the next available disc.
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Move closer to the unit while using the remote control.
Pr e c a u t i o n s
PO WER O N
Make sure no obstacles are between the remote and the unit.
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Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.
Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained service technician.
Tu r n in g o n t h e Sy st e m
From standby mode, press and release the POWER button (located beside the tape compartment
door). In power on mode, the system can be operated by using the controls on the main unit or
the remote control.
Do not touch the player w ith w et hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a
trained service technician for inspection.
PAUSE
Press the POWER button to turn on or turn off the
system.
O N E-YEAR LIM ITED WARRAN TY
To temporarily stop disc play during operation, press PLAY/PAUSE (
blinks in the display.
). The Track number
This Compact Disc Player uses a laser to read the music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to
the cartridge and stylus of a traditional record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up
lens, it is completely safe when operated according to directions.
What does your w arranty cover?
St a n d b y M o d e
Vo l u m e
VOL
Press PLAY/PAUSE (
) again to resume play.
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Any defect in material or workmanship.
With the power on, press the POWER button and release to go into standby mode (the standby
indicator light comes on). From standby mode, you can turn on the system either by using the
remote control or by pressing the POWER button on the unit.
For how long after the original purchase?
MUTE
Fo r Yo u r Sa f e t y
Press VOLUME (
decrease volume.
o r
) to increase volume or
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One year.
VOL
SKIP
The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC
power outlets one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and
try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the
outlet, or use a different one. Do n o t a t t e m p t t o b yp a ss t h is sa fe t y fe a t u re .
The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.
Press MUTE to suspend the output of sound. The
standby indicator light on the unit flashes when
MUTE is engaged; press MUTE again to restore
volume to previous setting.
During disc play, or in the Pause or Stop modes, you can skip forward or backward to the
beginning of any selection on a disc by using the SKIP buttons.
What w ill w e do?
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Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.
PO WER O FF
The exchange unit is warranted for the remainder of your product’s original one-year warranty
period.
Momentarily press one of the SKIP/SEARCH buttons (
beginning of a selection on the disc. To “skip” to another selection on the disc, repeatedly press
and release the buttons until the desired track number appears in the display.
and
) to move to the
Im p o r t a n t Ba t t e r y In f o r m a t i o n
From power on mode press and hold the POWER button (on the main unit) until the standby
indicator light turns off. Note that the system must be in power on mode before you can set it to
power off. If the standby indicator light is visible, press the POWER button on the main unit once
to switch to power on, and then press and hold to turn off the power. The remote control cannot
be used to put the system in power off mode.
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If you’re not going to use your remote control for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries because
they can leak and damage the unit.
How do you make a w arranty claim?
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Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product.
Include a copy of the sales receipt or other evidence of date of original purchase. If the unit was a
gift, provide a statement specifying the date received. Also, print your name and address, and a
description of the defect.
P O W E R
Usin g t h e Ra d i o
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Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Press TUNER to select the radio as the source of
sound and use the controls on the main unit to select
band and station.
SEARCH
Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all
batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a
battery not intended to be recharged.
During disc play, pressing and holding one of the SKIP/SEARCH buttons (
and
)
F U N C T IO N
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Ship the unit standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Fu n c t io n Bu t t o n
enables you to speed up or move quickly backward to any point on the disc. The disc material will
be audible, allowing you to scan for a favorite segment or skip a segment. Release the button
and normal play resumes.
P R O G R A M
C D
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
T U N E R
TA P E
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Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.
Use the FUNCTION button to switch among the available sources of sound CD, TAPE or
TUNER (radio).
Product Exchange Center
Pl a y in g Co m pa c t Disc s
32 Spur Drive
Se r v ic e In f o r m a t i o n
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.
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Press CD to select the compact disc player as the
source of sound.
El Paso, Texas 79906
Re p e a t
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Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.
Vo l u m e
C D C O N T R O L
Fo r Yo u r Re c o r d s
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 serial number:
Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin play of the current
disc.
Press the REPEAT button for repeat play of all the discs; press REPEAT again to turn off the
feature.
What does your w arranty not cover?
Turn the VOLUME control to increase volume or to decrease volume.
D I S C S K I P
COMPAC
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Customer instruction. Your Use and Care Guide provides information regarding the operating
instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.
Installation and set-up service adjustments
DIGITAL
The “MUTE” function is available only through the remote control. Press the MUTE button on the
remote control to suspend the output of sound. Press again to restore volume. The STANDBY LED
will blink when VOLUME is muted.
Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause play. Press again to
resume.
Model No. RP-9300
P L AY / PA U S E
S T O P
Sh u f f l e
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Remote Control No. 5-4042
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Press
to skip to the start of the next track or
to skip to the start of the current track.
Batteries
T R A C K
Date of Purchase _______________________
Place of Purchase _______________________
Serial No. _______________________________
Press the SHUFFLE button for automatic random play (the shuffle indicator light comes on). To
activate the shuffle feature, press PLAY/PAUSE (
Damage from misuse or neglect
) even if a disc is already playing.
Ba ss Bo o st
Products that have been modified or incorporated into other products.
Product purchased or serviced outside the USA
Press
previous track.
again to skip to the beginning of the
Press SHUFFLE again to cancel shuffle play and return to normal play beginning with the track
currently playing.
Turn on BASS BOOST to enhance the bass frequencies at low-volume levels.
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Press DISC SKIP to advance to the next available
disc in the disc tray.
How does state law relate to this w arranty?
T H E L I G H T N I N G
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE
DO NOT REMOVE COVER T R I A N G L E I S
( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
St o p / Cl e a r
A
SIGN
TRIANGLE IS
WA R N I N G S I G N
ALERTING YOU OF
A
WARNING
Press STOP to stop play.
ALERTING YOU OF
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What if you purchased your product outside of the United States?
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for details.
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Pressing the STOP/CLEAR ( ) button once terminates CD play and the display will indicate “—”.
All selected play modes are still retained, pressing the STOP/CLEAR button twice during play
mode, terminates CD play and all selected play modes are then cancelled.
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A C C O M PA N Y I N G
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