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PORTABLE STEREO
WITH

AM/FM
STEREO,
CD PLAYER AND

CASS E'I-I'E RECORDER

ncA
RP-7982
RP-7986
RP-7989

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
Thomson
Consumer Electronics could void the user's authority

not
to

This device.generates

and

if not

and

television

properly,

and uses radio

this equipment

frequency

may cause

(RF) energy,

interference

to radio

expressly approved
by
operate
this product.
installed

and

used

reception.

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 th_ following
measures:
•

Reorient
the receiving
antenna
"receiving"
the interference).

(that

is, the

• Move the unit away from the equipment
• Plug the unit into a different
interference
are on different

antenna

for

the

that is receiving

radio

or television

the interference,

is

interference.

wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment
branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate

that

receiving

p[ease consult your dealer or an experienced

radio/television
technician for additional suggestions, Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful bodkl'et,
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 stocknumber
004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter
manufacture.

J. :Applicable at the date of

PRECAUTIONS
•

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.
Do not touch the player with wet hands.Lif-ahy 11qui-d enters
player to a trained service technician
for inspection.

the

player

cabinet,

take

the

This Compact Disc Player uses a laser to rLrad themuslc
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.

H EADSET

SAFETY

•

Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous
extended play.

•

If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

•

Yo_Jshould use extreme caution or temporarily
situations.

discontinue use in potentlally hazardous

Even if your headset is an open-alr type designed to [et you hear outside sounds, don't turn
up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.

SERVICE

INFORMATION

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained
techniques.

FOR YOUR

_n appropriate

servicing

RECORDS

In the event that service should be required, you may need boththe Model number and the serial
number, In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number:
Date

I

of Purchase

Serial No.
Place of Purchase

WARNING:TO_EVENTFnRE
OR E LECTRLCAL
SHOCK
HAZARD,
_......
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

2

I

POWERING
This portable

BATTERY

stereo

UP
operates

on battery

or AC power.

POWER

FM Antenna

Insert 2 AA-sized alkaline batteries
(not
supplied)
in the battery compartment
as
tuner preset backup power.
Then, insert 8
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.

Important
•
•

Battery

AC power jack

Battery Compartment

Information

If you're not going to use your player for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries
because they can leak and cause damage.
Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local
regulations.

• 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.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately.
Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other
personal injury.

AC POWER
back of the unit, and into an AC power outlet that accepts
the polarized
plug (one blade wider than the other).
Can't find the AC power cord? Look in the battery
Lcompartment
Plug the power onsupply
the back
cordof the
into unit,
the AC power

For Your

h

jack on thej

_

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 won't go into the outlet
completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it stilLwon't
fit, contact
a qualified
electrician
to change the outlet, or use a different
one. Do not attempt to
bypass this safety feature.

ANTENNAS
The AM antenna
reception.

is built

The FM whip antenna
better FM reception.
H EADPHON

in, so adjusting

the position

on the back of the unit

ES (STAN

DARD

ACCESSORY

To listen to your stereo with headphones
jack on the back of the unit.

(not
3

of the unit

can be extended

FOR
included),

may help AM
and rotated

for

RP-7982)
use the 3.5rnm PHONES

MUTE INDICATOR FUNCTION
(RP-7989 only) Switch

REMOTE SENSOR
(RP-7989 only)

PHONES Jack
TUNING
SEARCH/
SKIP +/-

PRESETUP/
REPEAT

MEMORY

VOLUME

_

BAND

PHONES JACK - Use the stereo headphone
radio station, tapes, or CDs.

jack to listen

privately

to your favorite

FUNCTION SWITCH - Move the switch to select which part of the portable stereo
you want to use : RADIO, TAPE, or CD. To turn the unit off, move the function
switch to tape position

with no cassette button

VOLUME - Press the right button
decrease the volume.

depressed.

to increase the volume.

Press the left button

DYNAMIC

BASS BOOST SYSTEM (DBBS) - Turn on DBBS by pressing button

enhanced

bass effect.

disappears
BAND-

Turn off DBBS by pressing

button

until

to

for

the "BASS BOOST"

from the display.

Change the band to select FM or AM.

PRESET UP/REPEAT - Select the preset stations.
MEMORYStoring a radio station
can be stored in memory.
TUNING

SEARCH/SKIP

in memory.

+/- - Press to tune

10 FM and 10 AM preset stations

in to desired radio

station.

MUTE INDICATOR (RP-7989 only) - Turn on when unit is muted
sound output is cut.

by remote

control,

FUNCTION
Switch

TUNING
SEARCH/
+/-

PRESET
REPEAT
BAND

TUNING

IN RADIO STATIONS

1. Move the FUNCTION

switch

2.

Press BAND button

3.

Press TUNING
located.

4.

In FM mode, the word
broadcast received.

Note:

repeatedly

in mono

on.

to select AM or FM.

SEARCH/SKIP buttons

For FM reception

broadcast

to RADIO to turn the radio

until

"STEREO" will

the telescopic

the desired

be shown

aerial

station

in display

must be fully

frequency

when

is

FM stereo

extended,

AM stations

only.

SEEKTUNING
1. Keep pressing

TUNING

2. The radio will

than

Note: The unit will
tuning

method

STORING
I.

SEARCH/SKIP buttons

seek the next receivable

only pick up strong

should

Select the required

1 second.

station.
For weaker

stations

the manual

be used.

RADIO STATIONS

2. Press the MEMORY

band and tune to the station
button,

the word

3. Press the PRESET UP/REPEAT button
4.

stations.

for more than

Press the MEMORY button
preset location.
The word

"MEMORY"

IN MEMORY
to be memorized.
will flash in the display.

to select the required

preset location.

again, the station is now stored in your selected
"MEMORY"
disappears from the display.

RECALLING

PRESET STATIONS

1. Select the required

band.

2. Press the PRESET UP/REPEAT button
located.

until
5

the required

preset

number

is

PAUSE

STOP/EJECT

EFW

UNDERSTANDING
RECORD •
PLAY •

- Press to record

REWIND

PLAY

RECORD

THE BUTTONS
from

the radio

or CD player.

- Press to play cassettes.

REWIND I_F.FWD _-

From stop mode,
From stop mode,

press to rewind

the tape toward

press to advance

the tape toward

STOP/EJECT i/_ A - Press to stop current tape activity,
compartment
door when no buttons are active.

PAUSE II - Press to interrupt
resume tape

play or tape

tape

record

play or record

the beginning.
the end.

or to open the cassette

mode.

Press a second time

to

mode.

PLAYING A CASSETFE TAPE
1. Move the FUNCTION

switch

to TAPE.

2. Press STOP/EJECT II/_ A to open the cassette
3. Insert cassette tape into the compartment
the full reel on the right.

compartment
with

door.

the open edge facing

up and

4. Close the door securely.
5. Press REWIND II_

or F.FWD _to

6. Press PLAY to begin
7. Press VOLUME

playing

starting

point.

the tape.

and DBBS buttons

AUTOMATI

move tape to the desired

to desired

listening

level.

C STO P FEATU R E

When the cassette deck is operating
in play or record mode and the end of the
tape is reached, the unit automatically
shuts itself off and returns all buttons to
the off position.

RECORDING
You can record

from

For best recording,

ON CASSETTE TAPES
the radio
use normal

or the CD player.
bias tape

(Type I only).

6

ERASE

PROTECTION

When you record
tape. To protect

new material,
a tape from

the cassette deck records

accidental

erasure,

break off one or both

(one for each tape side) on the top of the cassette
record on the tape, seal the hole with

over whatever

tape.

If you decide

a piece of cellophane

is on a
plastic
later

tabs

to

tape.

A little bit of s|ack in your tapes can cause scratches on the tape, or
Quit
worse Slacking
yet, the tape could break. If you notice some slack in the tape,
use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it.

RECORDING

FROM THE RADIO

1. Insert a cassette tape into the tape deck and close door.
2. Move the FUNCTION switch to RADIO and select a radio station.
3.

Press RECORD to begin recording.

4.

Press STOP/EJECT I/A

RECORD •

and PLAY •

lock down.

to end recording.

5. To turn off radio, slide SW_TCH to TAPE.

RADIO
•

RECORDING

To temporarily
pause the recording,
again to resume recording.

RECORDING

TIPS
press PAUSE on the cassette deck. Press Pause

FROM CDS

1, Insert a blank cassette tape into the tape deck,

I

2.

Move the FUNCTION switch to CD.

3.

Insert a CD and select the first track you want to record.

4.

Press RECORD • and the PLAY •
also start to play automatically.

5.

Press PAUSE II to interrupt
recording.

6.

Press STOP/EJECT I/-- _ to end recording.

button will automatically

or edit recording.

engage, the CD will

Press the second time to resume

Using the PAUSEI| button on the cassette deck instead of the STOP/EJECTbutton to
ause for ainterrupt
Momentrecording gives you a much cleaner recording.
momentarily
7

FUNCTION
Switch

TUNING
SEARCH/SKIP
+/-

PLAY/
STOP

©
INTRO

REMAIN
PRESETUP/REPEAT

UNDERSTAN

DI NG TH E BUTI"ONS

PRESET UP/REPEAT - Repeat

one track or all tracks.

REMAIN - Press for remaining
MEMORY-

Store up to 20 tracks for programmed

STOP •-

Stops the CD from

SHUFFLETUNING

play time of CD. Press again for CD playing

Plays a random

SEARCH/SKIP _

time.

play.

playing.

track from CD.
or _-

Skip down or skip up through

tracks on a disk.

PLAY/PAUSE I_11 - Play or pause the CD.
INTRO-

In CD stop mode, press to play 10 seconds from each track.

LOADING

A CD

1. Move the FUNCTION switch
loaded.

to CD.

"dISC" appears in the display

if no CD is

2. Press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD door.
3. Place a CD into
4. Close theCDdoor.
the display.

the tray with
The total

the label facing
play time

up.

and total

number

of tracks will

appear

5. To remove the CD, press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE, grasp the CD by its edges, and
carefully
pull it out.

8

in

PLAYING

A CD

1. Press PLAY/PAUSE I_11 button
Track 1. The current
Note:

track

to play all the tracks

number

appears

Press PLAY/PAUSE I_11 button

flashes
CD.

in the display.

2. Adjust

VOLUME

Automatic

the CD before

When

the track

playing

currently

all tracks

have played.

Wait

a few

then press PUSH OPEN/CLOSE to open the
the CD.

locate

the beginning

of any track

on the CD,

playing.

the CD is playing:

•

Press TUNINGSEARCH/SKIP_
track.

•

Press TUNING SEARCH/SKIP _

If the CD is stopped,

buttons
buttons

press TUNING

to skip to the beginning
to skip to the beginning

SEARCH/SKIP _

of the previous
of the next track.

or []>1_ buttons

repeatedly

until the display shows the track number of the track you want to play, then
PLAY/PAUSE I_11. The CD player will start playing the selected track.
Note:

the

SEARCH

search lets you quickly

including

again to resume

time

level.

seconds for the CD to stop turning,
CD compartment
door and remove

AUTOMATIC

with

stop the CD. The playing

Press PLAY/PAUSE I_11 button

3. Press STOP • to stop playing

starting

in the display.

to temporarily

to a comfortable

in order,

At the beginning

of a CD, you can only search forward.

press

At the end of a CD,

you can only search backward.

TRACK

SEARCH

In PLAY or PAUSE mode, press and hold TUNING SEARCH/SKIP _
forward through a track at high speed.

button

to move

In PLAY or PAUSE mode, press and hold TUNING SEARCH/SKIP _
backward through a track at high speed.

button

to move

INTRODUCTION

PLAY

To have an introduction

pf the CD, press the INTRO button.

10 seconds

of the CD. In INTRO mode,

display.

of each track

This mode

can be switched

off by pressing

"INTRO"

This mode then
appears

plays

in the

the INTRO or STOP •

button.

SHUFFLE
If pressing

PLAY

this key, the tracks of a CD will

is pressed during
mode,

STOP mode

"SHUFFLE"

appears

it will

start

be played
playing

in the display.

in random

The SHUFFLE mode

by pressing the SHUFFLE or STOP button.
the CD door.

order.

in SHUFFLE mode.

If SHUFFLE

InSHUFFLE

can be switched

It can also be switched

off

off by opening

REPEAT
The PRESET UP/REPEAT button

allows

you to repeat

1. Press the PRESET UP/REPEAT button
play). The display

will

once to repeat

will

show a blinking

3. To stop repetition,

The following

the entire

chart

disk (continuous

twice

to repeat

only the current

or press the STOP

illustrates

track.

REPEAT.

press the PRESET UP/REPEAT button

show in the display

or all tracks.

show REPEAT.

2. Press the PRESET UP/REPEAT button
The display

one track

until

REPEAT does not

• button.

how REPEAT works

in various

modes.

Play Mode:

Repeat

1 replays

current

track

Repeat

All replays entire

CD

Shuffle

Repeat

1 replays

current

track

Repeat All replays entire
in a different
shuffle

CO

Mode:

sequence

PROG RAM PLAY
1. Press MEMORY

button

show a blinking

button

SEARCH/SKIPI_

or _

done,

wait

mode and your favorite
4. To start

PROGRAM

mode, then

input

mode. The display

will

to select a track, then

press

to store in memory.

3. Repeat step 2 to store more tracks.
programming

program

TRRfS_f_EfiO_ and OB P-07.

2. Press the TUNING
MEMORY

once to go into

Up to 20 tracks can be stored.

for 10 seconds.
tracks

will

PLAY, press MEMORY

press PLAY/PAUSE button

5. To clear the program,
select other function.

The unit

be stored

will

When

leave program

all

input

automatically.

button

once to go into

program

to start.

press STOP button

10

while

in program

input

mode or

input

CLEANING
•

THE EXTERIOR

Disconnect the system from AC power
a soft dust cloth.

HANDLING

before

cleaning

the exterior

of the unit with

CDS

•

DO not touch the signal surfaces.
hole.

•

Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to thelabelsurfaces.
Also, do not scratch or
damage the label.
Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or
warped) discs+

•

CLEANING
•
•
•

Hold CDs by the edge, or by one edge and the

CDS

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.
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.
Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on disc. Also, never clean
discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to
the disc surface.

TAPE CARE
•
•
•

Do not expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures
may
warp the shell or damage the tape.
Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.
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.

CLEANING
Iron oxide

particles

THE TAPE HEADS
from the magnetic

tape

can build

up on the parts that come

in contact with the tape. These deposits can cause incomplete
playback sound, and might prevent automatic
stop.
To clean a cassette
gently

deck, open the compartment

clean the heads, capstan,

and pinch wheel

Always unplug the power cord before
when using a liquid cleaner.

cleaning,

door,
with

erasure,

muffed

push the PLAY button

and

a head cleaner.

and allow

30 minutes

drying

time

Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.
•
•

Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing
cassette (available
from many audio equipment
stores).
Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.
Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.

11

Problem

Solution

System does not turn on

•

•
•
No sound

•
•
•
•

Poor radio reception

•
•

CD doesn't

play

•
•
*
•

CD sound skips

•
•
•

Distorted

or noisy

Record button

Remote no function

(RP-7989 only)

Adjust volume setting.
Make sure you have selected the correct
function: CD, TAPE, or RADIO
Make sure MUTE indicator is off.
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.
Make sure
Make sure
Make sure
activated.
Make sure

the tray contains a CD.
that CD's label is facing up.
that Pause mode is not
CD function

is selected.

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.
inspect the recording head and dean it
if necessary.
Demagnetize
recording head
(as explained in "Care and
Maintenance"}.

recordings

will not depress

Make sure power cord is securely
plugged into the AC power outlet (or
that the batteries are fresh).
Unplug the unit for a moment, and then
plug it back in.
Check the outlet by plugging in another
device.

•

Tabs on the edge of the casstte might be
missing or broken. If you want to record
on that cassette, cover the holes with
cellophane tape.

•

Make sure batteries
instaited.

•

The batteries are exhausted, replace all
batteries.
Too far away from unit or some
obstacles between the remote and the
main unit.

•

12

are correctly

GENERAL

CONTROLS

[MUTE] Sets the volume to zero. In this mode, MUTE
indicator
will be turned on. To off this mode, press
MUTE button again.
[BASS BOOST]

Turns on DYNAMIC

DBBS

@O0TEO
TUNING

O

(DBBS).

BANO

[VOLUME]
Pressing + key increases
- key decreases the volume.

the volume.

OO

CD CONTROLS

STOP

[PRESET UP/REPEAT] Repeats one track or all tracks.
section "Using the CD Player" for more details.
Store

up to 20 tracks for programmed

[STOP I]

VOLUME

÷

pLAy/PAUSE

play.

SHUFFLE

0

of CD. Press

Stops the CD.

[PLAY/PAUSE
section

play time

-

See

[TUNING + [_11_1/TUNING - I_1<_ ] Skips down or up
through
tracks on a CD. See section "Using the CD
Player" for more details.
[REMAIN]
Press for remaining
again for CD playing time.

TUNIN_ --

Pressing
REMAIN

[INTRO]

_

PRESET UP/

]MEMORY]

I_11 ] Plays or pauses the CD.

Plays a few minutes
"Using

the CD Player"

from

each track.

See

for more details.

[SHUFFLE] Plays a random track from CD. See section
"Using the CD Player" for more details.

RADIO
[BAND]

CONTROLS

Changes

the band to select

[PRESET UP/REPEAT]

FM or AM.

Selects the preset stations.

[MEMORY]
Stores a radio station
more details.
[TUNING + _/TUNING
- _
section "Using the Radio" for

÷

BASS BOOST SYSTEM

in memory.

] Press to tune
more details.

13

See section
in desired

"Using

the Radio"

radio station.

See

for

What your warranty
• Any

defect

covers:

in materials

or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:
• One year.
(The warranty

for rental

units begins with the first rental.)

What we will do:
• Provide

you with

• The exchange
product's

a new, or at our option,

unit

is under

warranty

with the

packing

of the original

Include

product.

any cables,

etc., which

We recommend

were

originally

using the original

carton

and

materials.

• Include
print

remainder

claim:

pack your unit.

provided

for the

unit.

period.

How to make a warranty
• Properly

warranty

a refurbished

in the

your

package

name

evidence

and address

UPS or its equivalent
Thomson

of purchase

date

and a description

such as the

of the

defect.

bill

of sale. Also

Send standard

to:

C(msumer

Electronics

Product Exchange Center
11721B Alameda Ave.
Socor_o, Texas 79927
• Insure
in the

your

shipment

in case of loss or damage.

case of damage

• Pay any charges

Thomson

assumes

no liability

or loss.

billed

to you by the

Exchange

Center

for service

not

covered

by the warranty.
• A new

or refurbished

What your warranty

unit

will

be shipped

to you prepaid

freight.

does not cover:

• Customer

instruction.

(Your

operating

instructions

and

Owner's

Manual

user controls.

provides

information

For additional

regarding

information,

ask your

dealer.)
• Installation

and set-up

service

adjustments.

• Batteries.
• Damage

from

• Products

which

• Products

purchased

• Acts of God,
How state

or neglect.

have

been

modified

or serviced

such as but

not

or incorporated

outside

limited

the

into

other

products.

USA.

to lightning

damage.

law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty
which

misuse

gives

vary from

you specific

state

legal

rights,

and you

may have

other

rights

to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty

does

not apply.

Contact

your
14

dealer

for warranty

information.

_t "n.IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

Model RP-7982/RP-7986/RP-7989
55011940
99-04
Printed

in the

USA

IKO. Box 1976, Indianapolis,
IN 46206
© 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered



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