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 CD Pl a y e r
Ca r e a n d M a in t e n a n c e
Po r t a b l e St e r e o
DC Jack
PHONES Jack
Cl e a n in g t h e Ex t e r io r
Antenna
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Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft dust
cloth.
OP EN/CLOS E
POWER
FUNCTION
BAND
TUNING
VOLUME
H a n d l in g CDS
Battery Compartment
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Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the edges, or by one edge and the hole.
Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces. Do not scratch or damage the label.
CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs.
MIN
SEC
TRACK
REPEAT 1 ALL
PROGRAM SHUFFLE
TRACK
CD
kHz
MHz
AM
FM
TAPE
TRACK
STEREO
PRESET
VOLUME
FLAT ROCK VOCAL J AZZ
SCAN
MUTE
Cl e a n in g CDs
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Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep CDs clean by wiping them gently with a
soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.
l o a d in g a n d p l a y in g CDs
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.
1. Repeatedly press the FUNCTION Control until the CD player is selected (cd and rEAD appear
Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with
benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to the disc surface.
in the display).
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD drawer (d r o u t appears in the display).
TUN IN G IN RADIO STATIO N S
3. Place a CD into the compartment with label side facing up.
Ta p e Ca r e
Repeatedly press the FUNCTION Control until RADIO is selected (the radio frequency appears in
the display). Use the following buttons to make desired adjustments.
4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the CD drawer (the unit reads the CD's table of
contents and then the total number of tracks on the CD and the CD's total playing time
appear in the display).
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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.
Po w e r in g Up
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Press the BAND button repeatedly to choose AM or FM (your selection appears in the display).
Press ST/MONO to choose between FM mono or FM stereo.
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Keep tapes in their cases when not in use.
Your portable stereo operates on battery or AC Power.
5. Press REV TRACK
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE
or FWD TRACK
to begin play.
to choose a track.
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.
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.
RP-790 0
RP-7998
AC/ DC Po w e r c o n v e r t e r
Plug the male end of the AC/DC power converter into the back of the unit.
Plug the other end of the converter into an AC power outlet.
You can play 3" and 5"
CDs in this CD player.
7. Press STOP
to stop play.
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Use the TUNING up and down buttons to select the radio station.
Adjust the VOLUME to desired level.
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.
To turn on the Seek feature, which locates the next station, press and quickly release the
SEEK/SCAN button .
pa u sin g CD Pl a y
b a t t e r y p o w e r
To temporarily stop play during operation, press PLAY/PAUSE
.
Insert 6 D-sized alkaline batteries (not supplied) and you can take your stereo just about
anywhere. Open the battery compartment door on the back of the unit by pressing down on the
two tabs and pulling out the cover. Insert batteries as shown on the back of the unit. To operate
the unit on battery power, the AC/DC power convertor must be disconnected from the DC jack on
the back of the unit.
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To turn on the Scan feature, which searches for stations, press and momentarily hold the
SEEK/SCAN button before releasing it. When a station is found, the Scan feature allows you to
listen for a few seconds and then moves to the next station. When you find a station you like,
press the SEEK/SCAN button again to choose that station.
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30 minutes drying time when using a
liquid cleaner.
To resume play, press PLAY/PAUSE
again.
To clean the cassette deck, open the compartment door,
push the PLAY button and gently clean the heads,
capstan, and pinch wheel with a head cleaner.
Sw it c h in g Tr a c k s
St o r in g Ra d io St a t io n s in M e m o r y
During play, pause, or stop mode, you can skip forward or backward to the beginning of any
selection on the CD by using the REV TRACK and FWD TRACK buttons.
Momentarily press the REV TRACK or FWD TRACK button to move to the beginning of a
Ba t t e rie s Do n ' t La st Fo re ve r
Clean these parts
Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.
Preset up to five AM and five FM stations for easy access.
If you're not going to use your portable stereo for more than a month, be sure to
take the batteries out, or they might leak and cause you all kinds of problems.
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Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head
1. Choose the radio band and station.
demagnetizing cassette (available from many audio equipment stores).
selection on the CD. To “skip” to another selection on the CD, repeatedly press and release the
buttons.
2. Press the MEMORY button. The preset indicator and the station frequency blink in the display.
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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.
FCC IN FO RM ATIO N
3. Press one of the five MEMORY PRESETS buttons (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) to store the radio station
frequency in that preset location.
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.
M o ist u r e Co n d e n sa t io n
Se a r c h in g a CD
Re c a l l in g Pr e se t St a t io n s
1. Choose the radio band (AM or FM).
Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on cold day, it can also form on the inside of
your portable stereo, causing it to malfunction.
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.
During play or pause mode, pressing and holding the REV TRACK
or FWD TRACK
button
enables you to speed forward or move quickly backward to any point on the CD. The CD material
will be audible, allowing you to scan for a favorite segment or skip a segment. Normal play
resumes when you release the button.
Tr o u b l e sh o o t in g Tip s
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.
2. Press the appropriate MEMORY PRESETS number button (the preset number appears in the
display).
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.
Problem
Solution
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by
turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
An t e n n a s
System doesn’t turn on
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Make sure AC/DC power convertor is securely plugged into the AC
power outlet and the male end is plugged into the DC jack on the
back of the unit (or make sure batteries are fresh).
To operate on batteries, unplug the DC male end of the plug
from the cabinet back.
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Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the
interference).
Usin g t h e Ca sse t t e De c k
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The AM antenna is built in.
Pr o g r a m m in g Pl a y Or d e r
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The FM whip antenna is attached. Stretch it to its full length and adjust its position to
improve FM reception.
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Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.
You can program up to 20 tracks on a CD to play in the order you choose. The CD player must be
stopped before you program tracks.
Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are
on different branch circuits.
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Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.
Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
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.
1. Press PROGRAM to enter Program mode (PROGRAM appears in the display).
H e a d p h o n e s
No sound
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Adjust volume setting.
Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: RADIO,
TAPE, or CD.
2. Press the REV TRACK
or FWD TRACK
button to choose the track you want to store in
To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the 3.5 mm PHONES jack on the back
of the unit.
the first memory location.
Poor radio reception
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Adjust the FM whip antenna 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.
3. Press PROGRAM to enter the track into memory.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to store additional tracks in memory.
Note: When all 20 memory locations have been used, Pr Fu LL appears in the display for 3 to 5
seconds. Then the first programmed track appears in the display. When this happens, any
track you enter replaces the displayed track.
CD RADR
H e a d se t Sa f e t y
CD doesn’t play
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Make sure you've put a CD in the tray.
Make sure the CD’s label is facing up.
Try another CD.
Make sure that Pause mode is not activated.
Make sure CD function is selected.
Ge n e r a l Co n t r o l s
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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
play.
Pow er button
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE
. The tracks play in the programmed order. PROGRAM, the current
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If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
track number, and the track’s elapsed time appear in the display.
Function indicators
Function control
REWIND
REC
PLAY
F.FWD
STOP/
EJ ECT
PAUSE
You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Note: During play, you can press the REV TRACK
or FWD TRACK
button to
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.
CD sound skips
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Clean the CD (as explained in “Care and Maintenance”).
Check CD for warping, scratches, or other damage.
Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit; move
system if necessary.
move through the programmed sequence.
Ch e c k in g t h e Pr o g r a m
POWER
BAND
Volume up
button
TUNING
VOLUME
Distorted or noisy recordings
Record button won't depress
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Inspect the recording head and clean it if necessary.
Demagnetize recording head (as explained in “Care and
Maintenance”).
While the CD is stopped, repeatedly press PROGRAM to step through the program in memory.
FUNCTION
Un d e r st a n d in g t h e Bu t t o n s
Volume dow n
button
MIN
SEC
TRACK
If you know what each button does, it’s easy to figure out how to operate the tape deck.
TRACK
CD
REPEAT 1 ALL
PROGRAM SHUFFLE
kHz
MHz
Ed it in g t h e p r o g r a m
AM
FM
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Tape is damaged. Try another tape.
TAPE
REC — Press to record from the CD player or to record from the radio.
STEREO
TRACK
PRESET
Tabs on the edge of the cassette might be missing or broken. If
you want to record on that cassette, cover the holes with
removable tape.
Equalizer presets
Equalizer button
To replace one of the tracks in your program:
VOLUME SCAN
FLAT ROCK VOCAL J AZZ
MUTE
PLAY
— Press to play cassettes.
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Repeatedly press PROGRAM while the CD is stopped until the track you want to replace
appears in the display.
REWIND
F.FWD
— From stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the beginning.
— From stop mode, press to advance the tape toward the end.
Model RP-7900/RP-7998
343A6924-0001 (E/S Rev. 3)
98-25
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206
© 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
OP EN/CLOS E
Press REV TRACK
PROGRAM.
or FWD TRACK
until the desired track appears in the display, and press
Printed in Hong Kong
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
STOP/EJECT — Press to stop current tape activity, or to open the cassette compartment door
when no buttons are active.
To add a track to the end of your program:
PAUSE — Press to interrupt tape play or record mode. Press a second time to resume tape play
or tape record mode.
Pr e c a u t io n s
•
Repeatedly press PROGRAM until you reach the end of the program. Then follow steps 2 and
3 in " Programming Play Order" section.
US WARRAN TY
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Although your Splash Proof portable stereo is rugged, treat it with care. Do not immerse in water. Dry off
unit with soft cloth when wet. Do not drop unit.
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.
Pl a y in g Ca sse t t e Ta p e s
Cl e a r in g t h e Pr o g r a m f r o m m e m o r y
While in program mode, press and hold the PROGRAM button (Pr CLr appears in the display).
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y co ve rs:
PO WER O N / O FF
1. Repeatedly press the FUNCTION Control until TAPE is selected (TAPE a n d CASS appear in the
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
Fo r h o w lo n g a ft e r yo u r p u rch a se :
• One year.
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.
Press and release the POWER button to turn power on and off.
display).
Note: The program will also be erased if you turn off the unit or load a different CD.
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.
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door. Note that an internal interlock
prevents the cassette door from opening unless all controls are in their off (up) position.
(The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.)
Wh a t w e w ill d o :
Fu n c t io n c o n t r o l
Sh u f f l in g p l a y
3. Insert a cassette by gently sliding it into the cassette carry compartment in the door with the
exposed tape upward.
Press the FUNCTION control to choose among the available sources of sound: RADIO, CD, or TAPE.
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.
Fo r Yo u r Sa f e t y
1. Load a CD and close the door.
• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty
period.
NOTE: Only use Thomson 5-4062 power supply that came with this unit. Using
other adapters could seriously damage the unit.
4. Close the door securely.
2. Press the SHUFFLE button to play tracks in random order (shuffle and play appear in the
display). The unit automatically starts playing the tracks in shuffled sequence.
Vo l u m e
5. Press REWIND
6. Press PLAY
or F.FWD
to move tape to the desired starting point.
Ho w t o m a ke a w a rra n t y cla im :
Press the VOLUME + and – controls to increase or decrease the volume.
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the
product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
to begin playing the tape.
Note: Pressing the SHUFFLE button while a CD is playing causes the CD player to immediately
start playing the tracks in random order.
Im p o r t a n t Ba t t e r y In f o r m a t io n
e q u a l iz e r
• Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name
and address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Re c o r d in g f r o m t h e r a d io
•
If you’re not going to use your unit for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries because they can
leak and cause damage.
3. Press SHUFFLE again to cancel shuffle play and return to normal play beginning with the
track currently playing.
Repeatedly press and release the EQUALIZER button to advance through the four preset
electronic equalizer settings (FLAT, ROCK, VOCAL, or JAZZ).
Th o m so n Co n su m e r Ele ct ro n ics, In c.
1. Insert a blank cassette tape into the tape deck.
2. Repeatedly press FUNCTION Control until RADIO is selected.
3. Select a radio station.
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Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Pro d u ct Exch a n g e Ce n t e r
32B Sp u r Drive
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.
Re p e a t in g Pl a y
El Pa so , Te xa s 79906
The REPEAT ONE/ALL button allows you to repeat one track or all tracks. To scroll through the
choices (REPEAT ONE, REPEAT ALL, and OFF), continually press and release the REPEAT ONE/ALL
button and check the display to see which choice you've selected. The following chart illustrates
how REPEAT ONE/ALL works in various modes.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
4. Press the REC button to begin recording.
5. Press STOP/EJECT to end recording.
•
Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other personal injury.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.
Wh a t yo u r w a rra n t y d o e s n o t co ve r:
Se r v ic e In f o r m a t io n
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating
instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
Re c o r d in g CDs
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
1. Insert a blank cassette tape into the tape deck.
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:
Pla y Mo d e :
Repeat One replays current track
Repeat One replays current track
Repeat All replays entire CD
2. Repeatedly press the FUNCTION Control until the CD player is selected.
3. Insert a CD and select the first track you want to record.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
Sh u ffle Mo d e :
Repeat All replays entire CD
in a different shuffle sequence
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Pro d u ct Re g ist ra t io n :
Model No. RP-7900/RP-7998
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE
twice to begin and pause CD play.
Pro g ra m Mo d e :
Repeat One replays current track
Repeat All replays the program
5. Press PAUSE and then REC on the tape deck.
Date of Purchase _______________________
Place of Purchase _______________________
Serial No. _______________________________
6. Press PAUSE on the tape deck and PLAY/PAUSE
begin recording.
on the CD player at the same time to
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it
easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for
warranty coverage.
Usin g t h e St o p Bu t t o n
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Ho w st a t e la w re la t e s t o t h is w a rra n t y:
Au t o m a t ic St o p Fe a t u r e
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE
DO NOT REMOVE COVER TRIANGLE IS
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Press the STOP
button once to terminate CD play.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
A
TRIANGLE IS
A
WARNING
SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
M P O R T A N T
I NSTRUCTI ONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
When the tape deck is operating in any mode and the end of the tape is reached, the tape deck
automatically shuts itself off and returns all buttons to the off position.
Press STOP
again to exit Program mode.
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
" D A N G E R O U S
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
I
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
If yo u p u rch a se d yo u r p ro d u ct o u t sid e t h e USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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