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User’s
Guide
RS-1247
RS-1248
Audio system
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FCC Information 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. 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. This product complies with DHHS R
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Table of Contents FCC Information ................................................................................ 2 Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................... 2 For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................... 2 Service Information .....................................................................................
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L O V L O R T T N E O S M LAY 2 >1 NG 2 >1 C CONTINUOUS P TAPE DUBBI E U first things first unpack the system Unpack your new RS-1247 or RS-1248 audio system and locate all the accessories. You should have: • one RS-1247 or RS-1248 main unit; • one RCA Remote Control (CRK291B1); • one pair of speakers (different speakers for different models); • one external AM loop antenna; • one RS-1247/RS-1248 user’s guide; • and one safety leaflet. AM loop antenna OPEN / CLOSE 1-2-3 DISC DISC CHANGER AUDIO S
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connections speakers If you have purchased our RS-1247, your speakers are identical. If you’ve selected our RS-1248, you’d find that the physique of the speakers aren’t identical, but placing either one on the right and the other on the left won’t matter. Though the speakers for the two models are different, their connections are very much the same. To connect a speaker wire either to the terminals of a speaker or the unit, follow these steps: 1. At the back of a speaker or the unit, press and h
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L O R T N O C LAY 2 >1 NG 2>1 CONTINUOUS P TAPE DUB BI panel controls VACUUM FLUORESCENT CD PLAYER CD COMPARTMENT DISPLAY CONTROL BUTTONS TRAY 1-2-3 DISC OPEN/CLOSE OPEN / CLOSE FM STEREO 1-2-3 DISC INDICATOR DISC CHANGER AUDIO SYSTEM SHUFFLE STOP PLAY / PAUSE REPEAT POWER DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED TUNER POWER STANDBY FM STEREO PRESET EQ MUTLI FUNCTION FLUORESCENT DISPLAY FUNCTION FUNCTION BAND SELECTOR PRESET PHONES EQ PHONES TUNING SUPER TUNE FM STEREO MEMORY BASS DEMO PRESET STATION MEMORY
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panel controls vacuum fluorescent display The vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) shows the current status of the unit such as volume level, playing disc number, playing track number, selected play mode, radio frequency, selected Preset EQ, etc. Further explanation of the display messages will accompany the operational procedures of each function. Cd player control buttons These control buttons are for CD player, they function only in CD mode. cd compartment tray This tray can store 3 CDs at any on
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panel controls phones You can listen to your audio system through a set of headphones (not included). Take note, when a set of headphones is plugged into the system, sound output will divert from the speakers to your set of headphones. Memory/DEMO In Tuner mode, use MEMORY to store up to 32 preset radio frequencies. In CD mode, use MEMORY to store up to 32 tracks. In Standby mode, press this button to enter display Demonstration mode. tuning buttons The TUNING + and TUNING - buttons can be used
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L O R T N O C using the Tuner DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED TUNER POWER STANDBY FM STEREO DEMO MUTLI FUNCTION FLUORESCENT DISPLAY FUNCTION BAND SELECTOR PRESET EQ PHONES TUNING SUPER MEMORY TUNE FM STEREO BASS PRESET STATION Your system’s tuner is very much similar to the usual ones that you’d find in other audio systems. It too has tuning buttons, band selector for choosing between AM and FM radio stations, FM stereo button for stereo effects when listening to FM radio broadcast, plus a Memory
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using the cd player OPEN / CLOSE 1-2-3 DISC DISC CHANGER AUDIO SYSTEM SHUFFLE STOP PLAY / PAUSE REPEAT loading discs 1. Press POWER to turn on your RS-1247 or RS-1248. 2. Press FUNCTION to select CD mode, the display shows “CD”. 3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to slide out the CD Compartment Tray. 4. Load one to three CD(s) onto the CD Compartment Tray. 5. Press 1-2-3 DISC to rotate the tray and place the third disc onto the last vacant position, if so desired. 6. Press OPEN/CLOSE to slide the tray back in
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using the cd player programming play order Be sure that the system is in Stop mode prior to setting program play order. 1. If discs are not already loaded, follow the section on LOADING DISCS. 2. Press MEMORY to enter program mode. 3. Press 1-2-3 DISC to select a disc. 4. Press or to select a track to be placed in memory location 1 (next memory location number for continual programming). 5. Press MEMORY to enter selection. 6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 above to program into the other memory locations.
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using the cd player playing and loading discs simultaneously Your 3 Disc Changer Audio System has one other feature that you simply cannot resist; while the system is playing a disc, you can open the CD compartment tray to unload the other 2 discs and re-load 2 new ones without interrupting the playing music. Let’s say if you’re playing disc 2 and you want to replace discs 1 and 3 with two other discs. All you’d have to do is press OPEN/CLOSE once to slide out the CD compartment tray, unload the
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using the cd player SHUFFLE PLAY THE TRACKS OF ALL DISCS The difference between this mode and the previous one is that with the previous mode, the system continues playing the tracks of all loaded discs repeatedly and CD play mode won’t end unless you press Stop. With this mode, it plays each track once for all loaded discs, after all tracks have been played, the system stops CD play mode. Follow the steps below to select this mode: 1. If discs are not already loaded or selected, follow the sect
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using the cd player REPEAT PLAY - ONE TRACK To repeat play any one particular track, follow step 5 in BASIC OPERATIONS page 10 to skip forward or backwards to that particular track, press PLAY/PAUSE, then press REPEAT repeatedly until the display shows “REPEAT 1”. The system will play that track over and over until you press Stop to end CD play. REPEAT PLAY - ONE DISC To repeat play a particular disc, press 1-2-3 DISC for skipping to that particular disc, press PLAY/PAUSE, then press REPEAT repe
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LAY 2 >1 NG 2 >1 CONTINUOUS P TAPE DUBBI using the cassette decks Your RS-1247/RS-1248 audio system comes with dual cassette decks. With dual cassette decks you can play cassette tapes one after another. Tape deck 1 can record and playback tapes, while tape deck 2 has only a playback function. When using cassette tape decks be sure to use the Function button for selecting Tape mode. TAPE 1 2 TAPE PLAYBACK/ RECORD PLAYBACK RECORD PLAY REW F.FWD STOP / EJECT PAUSE PLAY STOP / EJECT Loading cassett
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using the cassette decks Automatic tape stop When a cassette tape is engaged in a particular mode (except Pause mode) and reaches the end of the tape, the tape deck buttons automatically resume to the Off position. Dual decks tape play Your system can be set to play deck 2 then deck 1 without (prolonged) playback discontinuance. 1. Check that your system is loaded with cassette tapes in both deck 1 and deck 2. If tapes are not already loaded, follow the section on LOADING CASSETTE TAPES. 2. Pres
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using the cassette decks RECORDING FROM THE CD PLAYER 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the previous section on RECORDING FROM RADIO. 2. Select CD Player mode by pressing FUNCTION repeatedly until the display shows “CD”. 3. Load one to three CDs into the CD compartment tray, press 1-2-3 DISC to select the desired disc, then press or to select the desired first track you want to record. 4. Quicky press PLAY/PAUSE twice to pause CD, avoiding immediate CD play. 5. At deck 1, press PAUSE then press RECORD.
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Q M E T E using the Remote control installing batteries The remote control must be inserted with 2 AAA batteries prior use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct installation. 1. Fit the tip of your index finger into A, slightly push the tab of the battery A compartment lid towards direction B, lightly lift upwards to detach the lid. 2. Before inserting the batteries, observe B the polarities (that is, + and - ) of the batteries, then relate the polarities to the engraved diagram inside the b
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Q M E T E using the Remote control IF YOU SELECT TUNER: 1. Search for a radio station automatically by pressing SEEK and the system searches for the next frequency with enough signal strength. 2. To stop auto Seek, press either one of the SUPER POWER TUNING arrows ( or ). BASS 3. Search for a radio station manually by pressing either one of the TUNING arrows TUNER CD TAPE ( or ). 4. Select a preset radio station frequency by pressing PRESET to enter Preset mode, press either
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using the Remote control 7. The Repeat function is for repeating disc or track play. Press REPEAT repeatedly to toggle between and select one of the modes: repeat one track, repeat one disc, repeat all loaded disc(s). During selection, be sure to look at the display to see the changing of modes, stop pressing when the display shows your desired mode. 8. Choosing the Shuffle function will set the system playing tracks in a shuffled sequence. Press SHUFFLE once and the display shows SHUFFLE. Press
