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WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
GEFAHR EINES
ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGS
Important information
RCD168
user manual
manual de usuario
EN/E
It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.
Important information
Before you begin
General controls
Display Radio
U.S. Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days from date of purchase - unit
exchange, which includes parts and labor.
91 days to 1 year from date of purchase -
unit exchange, which includes parts only;
you pay the labor.
What we will do:
•Provide you with a new, or at our option, a
refurbished unit. The exchange unit is
under warranty for the remainder of the
original product’s warranty period.
•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.
How to make a warranty claim:
•Properly pack your unit. Include any cables,
etc., which were originally provided with
the product. We recommend using the
original carton and packing materials.
•Include evidence of purchase date such as
the bill of sale. Also print your name and
address and a description of the defect.
Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc.,
Product Exchange Center,
11721 B Alameda Avenue,
Socorro, Texas 79927
•Insure your shipment for of loss or damage.
Thomson accepts no liability in case of
damage or loss en route to Thomson.
• 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 freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual
provides information regarding operating
Instructions and user controls. For
additional information, ask your dealer.)
•Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
•Products which have been modified or
incorporated into other products.
•Products purchased or serviced outside the
USA.
•Acts of nature, such as but not limited to
lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•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.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE
ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS
PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC.,
ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE
A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE
THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON
INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF
WARRANTIES AND LIMITED 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 this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you also may have other rights that
vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the
USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your
dealer for warranty information.
Tape player CD playback
The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not
as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications
without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should
any discrepancies arise in other languages.
v2.0 (EN/E)
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 Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate this product. 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.
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:
•Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is
“receiving” the interference).
• Move the unit away from the equipment
that is receiving interference.
•Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so
that the unit and the equipment receiving
interference are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the
interference, please consult your dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for
AUDIO AND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Some of the following information may not apply to
your particular product; however, as with any
electronic product, precautions should be observed
during handling and use.
• Before using the product, please follow and
adhere to all warnings, safety and operating
instructions located on the product and in the
user book. Save all instructions for future
reference.
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
plug will not go into the outlet
completely, turn the plug over and try to insert
it the other way. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use
a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this
safety feature.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
Service information
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain
service, refer to the warranty included in this
Guide.
Technical information
Product: Portable CD radio
Brand: RCA
Model: RCD168
Power supply: 120V~60Hz
Power Consumption: 15 Watts
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):
Unit size - 172 x 380 x 263
Weight: 3.1kg
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB):
60Hz to 20 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the bottom of
the set.
Important information
Don’t infringe
This product should only be used for the
purposes for which it is sold, that is,
entertainment, violating no copyright law.
Any attempts to use this product for
unintended purposes are unlawful and
therefore not condoned by Thomson.
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
EXPORTER
Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976
©2007 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
Printed in China / Impreso en China
• The apparatus should not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, should
be placed on the apparatus.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
• Attention should be drawn to the
environmental aspects of battery
disposal.
• Minimum distances should be kept
around the apparatus for sufficient
ventilation.
• The ventilation should not be impeded
by covering the ventilation opening with
items, such as newspaper, table-cloths,
curtains, etc.
• The rating plate is located at the bottom
cabinet of apparatus.
Safety precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any
circumstances. Any repairs or internal
adjustments should be made only by a
trained technician.
• Never operate this product with the
cabinet removed.
• Do not use your System immediately
after transporting it from a cold place to
a warm place, as condensation may cause
the system to malfunction.
• Keep your unit away from humid areas
and abnormally hot places.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands.
If any liquid enters the player cabinet,
take the player to a trained technician
for inspection.
• 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 record player. Although
this product incorporates a laser pick-up
lens, it is completely safe when operated
according to directions.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the
player. Do not use damaged, warped, or
cracked discs.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is
located inside the disc compartment. To
keep dust from collecting on the pick-up
lens, do not leave the compartment door
open for an extended period of time. If
the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a
soft brush, or use an air blower brush
designed for camera lenses.
Headset safety
• Have a Blast-Just Not in your
eardrums!
Make sure you turn down the
volume on the unit before you
put on headphones. Increase the volume
to the desired level only after headphone
are in place.
• Do not play your headset at high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended
high-volume play.
• If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.
•You should use with extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
• Even if your headset is an open-air
designed to let you to hear outside
sounds, do not turn up the volume so
high that you are unable to hear what is
around you.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs
by the edges, or by one edge and the
hole.
• Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes 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
• Make sure CDs are stored in their original
case after use. Keep them away from
damp, humid or abnormally heated
places.
Important battery
information
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if
you do not use your system 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 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
• Be sure to remove batteries when storing
the set for more than 30 days. Leaky
batteries can badly damage the system.
Be sure to dispose of leaky, weak or dead
batteries properly according to federal,
state, and local regulations. To prevent
injury or damage, do not reverse
batteries and do not mix battery type.
AC power
Plug the power supply cord into the AC
power jack on the back of the unit, and into
an AC power supply outlet that accepts the
plug supplied with your unit.
Battery power
You can insert 6 D-sized alkaline batteries
(not supplied) and you can take your stereo
just about anywhere. 3 “AA” batteries (not
supplied) are needed to keep radio station
memory.
• Open the battery compartment door on
the bottom of the unit by pressing down
on the tab and pulling out the cover.
• Before inserting the batteries, observe
the polarities (that is, + and -) of the
battery, then relate the polarities to the
engraved diagram located on the battery
compartment door. Insert batteries in the
battery compartment.
Note that the AC line cord must be
unplugged from the jack on the back of
the unit to operate on batteries.
System doesn’t turn on
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and then
plug it back in.
• Check the outlet by plugging in another
device
No sound
• Adjust volume setting.
• Make sure you’ve selected the correct
function
Poor radio reception
• Adjust the antenna for better reception
•Try turning off electrical appliances near
the unit, such as hair dryers, vacuum
cleaners, or fluorescent lights
CD doesn’t play
• Make sure you’ve put a CD in the tray
• Make sure the CD’s label is facing up
•Try another CD
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.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.
For your records
In the event that service should be required, you
may need the model number and the serial
number. In the space below, record the date and
place of purchase and the serial number:
Model No.:
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
Serial No.:
• Do not expose product to rain and do not use
near water; such as, sink, wet basement,
swimming pools, etc.
•Always leave sufficient space around the product
for ventilation. Do not place product in or on a
bed, rug, bookcase or cabinet that may prevent
air flow through vent openings.
• Do not expose product to extreme temperatures
such as found near a hot radiator or stove, or in a
car parked in the Summer sun.
• Connect power cord only to AC power source as
marked on the product.
• Some products employ a polarized AC line plug
(one blade is wider). This is a safety feature. The
plug will go in the power outlet only one way. If
the plug doesn’t go into the outlet completely,
turn the plug over and put it in the other way. If
it still doesn’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to
change the outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
• Route power cord to prevent it from being
pinched, or walked on, or melted by a hot stove
or radiator.
•To clean cabinet, unplug AC power cord, then use
a soft cloth dampened only with water.
• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars,
etc. on the product.
• Unplug AC power cord from outlet during a
lightning storm or when product is left unused
for a long period of time to prevent damage due
to lightning or power line surges.
• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
and liquids do not spill into the product.
• Never add accessories that the product has not
been designed to accommodate.
• Use only the manufacturer’s approved mounting
instructions and hardware when installing
product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This
product does not contain customer serviceable
components.
• Do not handle the unit or power cord when your
hands are wet or damp.
• Carts and Stands — The appliance
should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.
• An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
• Damage Requiring Service–This product should
be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled
into the product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain; or
D. The product does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The product has been dropped, or the cabinet
damaged.
•When service or repairs are completed, ask the
service technician to perform the safety check
described in the service manual and to confirm
that replacement parts have the same safety
characteristics as the original parts.
• Overloading - Do not overload the wall outlets,
extension cords or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
• IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON BATTERIES,
adhere to the following precautions:
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with
a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or
if all batteries are not replaced at the same time.
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if
disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
C. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking
batteries can cause skin burns or other personal
injury.When discarding batteries, be sure to
dispose of them in the proper manner, according
to provincial and local regulations.
• IF YOUR PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH
ANTENNA TERMINALS, and if an outdoor
antenna is connected, be sure the system is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surge and built-up static charges.
An outdoor antenna should be locate away from
power lines.
• IF PRODUCT IS TO BE CONNECTED TO A CATV
SYSTEM, call the CATV system installer’s
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
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ON/STANDBY / RADIO / TAPE / CD
To turn the unit on/ off and to select among
the radio, tape, CD and off (standby) mode.
BAND To select the radio, TV or weather
band.
EQ To select among the sound effects (Flat /
Rock / Jazz / Pop / Classic).
DBBS To turn the digital bass boost system
on and off.
VOLUME + / - To increase or decrease the
output volume.
To connect the headphone.
PLAY MODE In the radio mode, to access
the preset radio channels. In CD mode, to
select among the playback modes (repeat
all / repeat 1 / random).
SET In the radio mode, to select the radio
preset channels and to set preset stations
automatically. In the CD mode, to enter the
program mode.
TRACK / TUNE / In the radio mode,
to tune up or down the radio frequency
and select the TV or weather channels. In
the CD mode, to search/skip the CD track
backward or forward.
STOP To stop the CD playback.
REMAIN In CD mode, to select between
displaying the track elapsed playback time
and the CD remaining playback time.
PLAY / PAUSE To start or pause the CD
playback.
CD OPEN To open the CD compartment
door.
CLOSE Push to close the CD compartment
door.
Cassette Player
REC To start the tape recording.
PLAY To start the tape playback.
REW To rewind the tape.
FWD To fast forward the tape.
STOP/EJECT To stop the tape playback,
winding or recording, to open the cassette
door.
PAUSE To pause the tape playback.
1. Preset EQ settings
Rock, Jazz, Pop, Classic
2. Program mode activated
3. Random Playback
4. Repeat mode
REPEAT To repeat the whole disc
REPEAT 1 To repeat the current track
5. Digital Bass Boost System
6. MHz, KHz Tuner frequency unit
7. Shows the volume level when adjusting
the volume
• In CD mode
–Track number (shows during disc
playback)
–Total track number in the CD stop mode
– Program location
– Elapsed/ remaining playback time
• In Tuner mode
– Preset location, radio frequency
–TV, weather channel number
• In Tape mode
– Displays “tAPE” in the tape mode.
8. TV/Wx/FM/AM Radio band
Select radio mode
When the unit is turned off, press
STANDBY/ON / RADIO / TAPE / CD once to
select the radio mode.
Select radio band
Press BAND to select among FM, AM, TV
and weather bands.
Tuning to a station
• Press TRACK/TUNE to tune down the
radio frequency.
• Press TRACK/TUNE to tune up the
radio frequency.
Setting preset stations
manually
1. In the radio mode, press BAND to select
the radio band.
2. Press TRACK/TUNE or to select
the station to save as a preset station.
3. Press SET. Program icon flashes.
4. Press PLAYMODE repeatedly to assign
the preset station number.
5. Press SET to confirm. Program icon stops
flashing
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set additional
preset stations. There are 10 preset
locations for FM band and 10 preset
location for AM band on this unit.
Extend or reposition the
antenna for better FM/TV/Wx
reception. Rotate the unit for
better AM reception.
Press and hold TRACK/TUNE
or to automatically
tune to the next available
station.
Playing tape
1. When the unit is off, press
ON STANDBY / RADIO / TAPE / CD twice
until TAPE mode is selected. The tape
indicator “tAPE” lights on the display.
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the tape deck
door.
3. Insert a tape into the door and push the
door closed.
4. Press REW or FWD to wind the tape to
the desired starting position. Press STOP/
EJECT to stop winding.
5. Press PLAY to start playback. Press
PAUSE to pause playback (press again to
release the button to resume playback).
6. Press STOP/EJECT to stop the playback.
Recording to tape
From radio
1. Insert a tape into the deck.
2. Press ON/STANDBY / RADIO / TAPE / CD
until the RADIO mode is selected.
3. Press BAND to access the desired radio
band.
4. Press TRACK/TUNE or to tune to
the station to be recorded.
5. Press REC and PLAY together to begin
recording.
6. Press PAUSE or STOP to pause or stop
the recording respectively.
From CD
1. Insert a tape into the deck.
2. Press ON/STANDBY / RADIO / TAPE / CD
until the CD mode is selected.
3. Insert the disc to be recorded.
4. Select the track or program to be
recorded.
5. Press REC and PLAY together to begin
recording.
6. Play the track or program to be recorded.
7. Press PAUSE or STOP to pause or stop
recording respectively.
Be sure to slide the cassette into
the tape slot on the door. Do
not place the tape directly onto
the tape mechanism.
For better recording quality,
use normal bias tape (Type I)
only.
This unit is compatible with
audio CD-R/RW discs.
CD-R / RW
• 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 read.
• Playback capability for CD-RW discs
may vary due to variations in the
quality of the CD-RW disc and the
recorder used to create the disc.
Selecting CD mode
When the unit is turned off, press ON/
STANDBY / RADIO / TAPE / CD three times
to enter the CD mode.
Loading disc
1. Press the CD OPEN button to slide disc
tray out.
2. Place a disc on the disc tray with the
label side facing up.
3. Push the disc tray back in.
The total number of tracks on the disc can
be read from the display.
Playback
1. In stop mode, press PLAY/PAUSE to
begin the CD playback.
2. During the CD playback, press PLAY/
PAUSE to pause playback. Press again to
resume.
• Press TRACK/TUNE or to skip to
the previous or next track respectively.
• Press and hold TRACK/TUNE or
to search quickly the current track
backward or forward respectively.
3. Press STOP to stop the playback.
CD remain
Press REMAIN to select between showing
the disc remaining playback time and track
elapsed playback time.
Programming
1. In stop mode, press SET to enter the
program setting mode.
The program location shows briefly and
then the track number and program icon
flash on the display.
2. Press TRACK/TUNE or to select
the track you want to program.
3. Press SET again to confirm your selection
and access the next program location.
4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program to a
maximum of 20 tracks.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE in program mode to
start program playback (PROGRAM
indicator lights on the display).
Press STOP to return to normal playback
mode.
Displaying the program list
Press SET repeatedly to show program list.
Exit program mode
Program mode will be deactivated once you
press STOP to end program playback.
Clearing program list
Your program will be erased once you open
the disc compartment door or change to
another source mode (e.g. radio).
If you are in the normal playback mode but
want to play the saved program, press
STOP, then SET and then PLAY/PAUSE.
Play mode
Press PLAYMODE to select among the
playback modes (repeat all / repeat current
track / random). Selection made is indicated
by icons on the display.
ESD remark:
In case of misfunction due to electrostatic
discharge just reset the product (disconnect
and reconnect of the power source may be
required) to resume normal operation.
Troubleshooting tips
• Make sure that Pause mode is not
activated
• Make sure CD function is selected
CD sound skips
• Clean the CD (as explained in
“Maintenance”)
• Check CD for warping, scratches, or other
damage
Radio
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Wx
CD lens care
• When your CD lens gets dirty it can also
cause the system to output poor sound
quality. To clean the lens you will need to
purchase a CD lens cleaner which can
maintain the output sound quality of
your system. For instructions on cleaning
the CD lens, refer to the ones
accompanying the lens cleaner.
Cleaning the exterior
• Disconnect the system from AC power
before cleaning the exterior of the unit
with a soft dust cloth
• Clean the exterior with a soft clean cloth
or slightly moistened chamois leather. DO
NOT use solvents as it may cause damage
to the unit.
Cassettes
•To protect your
recordings from
accidental erasure on
one or both sides of your
cassette, snap out the tab at
the top of the cassette. If you decide
later to record on the tape, seal the hole
with a piece of adhesive tape. (Refer to
diagram)
• Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack in your
tapes can cause scratches on the tape, or
worse yet, the tape could
break. If you notice some
slack in the tape, use a
pencil to tighten it up
before you insert it.
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CD playback
Setting preset stations
automatically
Press and hold SET to set presets
automatically. Once a station is found the
search stops briefly to allow you to listen to
the station.
• Press TRACK/TUNE or at this time
if you decide not to store the selected
station.
• If you decide to store the station in
preset memory, wait a few seconds and
the search will resume.
Using presets
1. Press BAND to select between bands.
2. Press PLAYMODE to enter the preset
mode and PRESET 1 shows on the display.
3. Press PLAYMODE repeatedly to access
the desired preset stations.
TV band
CH 2-13 are available for TV Band.
The channel number lights on the display
when TV band is selected. Press TRACK/
TUNE or to select the station.
Weather band
Weather information is given continuously
from U.S. Government Weather Stations on
frequencies from 162.400MHz to
162.550MHz.
The Wx indicator and the channel number
lights on the display when weather band is
selected. Press TRACK/TUNE or to
select the station.
CH 2 59.75 MHz
CH 3 65.75 MHz
CH 4 71.75 MHz
CH 5 81.75 MHz
CH 6 87.75 MHz
CH 7 179.75 MHz
CH 8 185.75 MHz
CH 9 191.75 MHz
CH 10 197.75 MHz
CH 11 203.75 MHz
CH 12 209.75 MHz
CH 13 215.75 MHz
The Weather transmission, broadcast 24
hours a day, are taped messages that are
repeated every 4 to 6 minutes and revised
and updated as needed to match the
changing weather conditions. For additional
information, check your location office of
the National Weather Service (Department
of Commerce).
Important: The listening range of NOAA
weather stations varies from 10 miles up to a
maximum of 40 miles from the station’s
transmitter. In some areas of the United
States, weather transmissions cannot be
monitored. The effective range of this radio
will have side variations due to the height of
the local transmitting antenna, atmospheric
conditions, and the terrain between the
transmitter and your radio’s location.
Radio
RCA
RCD168
CH 1 162.400 MHz
CH 2 162.425 MHz
CH 3 162.450 MHz
CH 4 162.475 MHz
CH 5 162.500 MHz
CH 6 162.525 MHz
CH 7 162.550 MHz
Manufacturer/Responsible Party
Thomson, Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976
(317) 587-3001