Preset 1-5 and +5 buttons
MEM button
RESET button (inside)
FM MONO/STEREO
switch (inside)
all weather design
Tape use
Service
AM/FM Stereo
Cassette player
This unit is splash-resistant and not designed to be used
underwater. DO NOT SUBMERGE.
1. Open cassette door, lift top cover and insert tape,
exposed side up. Close door and put down top cover.
2. Plug headphones into jack and set VOLUME to
minimum level.
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 in this guide.
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Avoid exposing the unit to saltwater or salt spray.
To ensure watertight seal of battery compartment,
check to make sure the cabinet area around the
compartment is free of dirt and water before
opening. Be sure to close battery compartment cover
firmly after installing batteries.
1
4
AUTO REVERSE
BASS BOOST
3. Slide RADIO/TAPE switch to TAPE.
Attach your sales receipt for future reference, or write
down the date you purchased/received this product as a
gift. This information will be valuable if service should be
required during the warranty period.
2
5
4. Press PLAY to start tape play. When tape ends, the
unit will automatically reverse direction and play the
other side. To manually reverse tape and play other
3
+5
-
TUNING
+
HOUR
MIN
MEM
BAND
ALARMOFF
side, press (
) button.
The in-ear headphones are not water-resistant and are
not intended for use under water. DO NOT SUBMERGE.
ALARM
Purchase Date________________
Name of Store ________________
MODE
5. Set BASS BOOST and VOLUME at desired level.
6. Press STOP to end tape play. Always stop tape play
before opening cassette door.
7. Use FAST FORWARD button to quickly advance tape
and REWIND button to quickly move tape backward.
Always stop tape play before and after fast forwarding
or rewinding.
Cleaning the Heads: Iron oxide particles eventually
build up on parts that touch the tape. This can cause a
muffled sound. Use liquid head cleaner or a head
cleaning tape to clean the heads.
Caution/Care
BAND button
Do not expose the unit to extreme temperatures, such as
those caused by a hot stove or the inside of a car parked in
the summer sun. Such conditions can damage the unit.
Always clean with a soft cloth, dampened with water only.
MODE button
ALARM OFF
button
Limited Warranty
ALARM button
TUNING (+,-) and
HOUR/ MIN buttons
RP-1540
What your warranty covers:
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Any defect in materials or workmanship.
Radio Use
For how long after your purchase:
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One year. (The warranty period for rental units
begins with the first rental or 45 days from date
of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes
first.)
FFWD
REW
1. Plug headphones into jack. Set volume to minimum level.
Using Auto Reverse/
Continuous Play
NOTE: Always set volume to minimum level,
turn radio on and put headphones in place
before adjusting to desired volume.
PLAY
STOP
What we will do:
To continuously play both sides of the tape, set the auto
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Provide you with a new, or at our option, a
refurbished unit.
reverse switch to
To play each side of the tape once, set the auto reverse
switch to
.
2. Slide RADIO/TAPE switch to RADIO.
3. Use BAND button to choose AM or FM. Display will
show active band.
4. Put BASS BOOST on and adjust VOLUME to desired
level.
Tape function buttons
Auto reverse button
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The exchange unit is under warranty for the
remainder of the original product’s warranty
period.
.
Tape direction button
How to make a warranty claim:
Clock functions
Battery Compartment
5. Slide RADIO/TAPE switch to TAPE to turn radio off.
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Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc.,
which were originally provided with the product.
We recommend using the original carton and
packing materials.
Federal Communications
Commission (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.
TUNING
Use MODE button to set correct time and desired alarm
time. Press once for alarm-set mode and twice for time-
set mode.
BASS
BOOST
RADIO
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TAPE
ON
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OFF
1. Use up (+) and down (-) buttons to tune in radio
stations. Display will show active frequency.
2. To scan through frequencies, press up (+) or
down (-) button momentarily. When a clear signal is
captured, scanning will automatically stop. To
manually stop scanning, press up (+) or down (-)
button again.
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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:
PHONES
jack
VOLUME
To set correct time
1. Slide RADIO/TAPE switch to TAPE. Display will show a
time.
2. Press MODE twice until displayed time blinks.
3. Within 10 seconds, set correct time using HOUR
and MIN buttons. Time will continue to blink
until MODE is pressed again.
VOLUME
RADIO/TAPE switch
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Product Exchange Center
32 Spur Drive
BASS BOOST switch
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.
El Paso, Texas 79906
PRESET TUNING
This unit can store up to 10 preset stations - AM or FM -
in memory.
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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.
Battery Installation
To set alarm
1. Slide RADIO/TAPE switch to TAPE. Time will show in
1. Open battery compartment by squeezing tab in and
pulling up cover.
2. Install the two "AA" renewable alkaline batteries
included.
1. Choose band and frequency.
What your warranty does not cover:
2. Press MEM. MEMORY will blink in display.
3. Choose a PRESET button from 1 to 5. The station is
now stored. After 5 seconds, MEMORY disappears
from display.
4. To store more than 5 stations, press MEM and then
the +5 button. MEMORY will blink and +5 will show
in the display.
5. Press any preset button 1-5 to store stations at a
desired preset 6-10.
6. Slide the FM MONO/STEREO switch located behind
the cassette door to STEREO to turn FM stereo on.
display.
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Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual
provides information regarding operating
instructions and user controls. For additional
information, ask your dealer.)
2. Press MODE button once until ALARM shows in
display above blinking time.
3. Within 10 seconds, set desired alarm time using
HOUR and MIN. Alarm time will continue to blink
until MODE is pressed twice.
3. Replace battery door.
Important Battery
Information
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Installation and setup 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 God, such as but not limited to lightning
damage.
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Alkaline or alkaline renewable batteries are
recommended.
Rechargeable batteries may result in shorter
playing time.
Remove batteries if storing the unit for a month or
more to avoid leakage.
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 to avoid possible
skin burns or other personal injury.
To use alarm
1. Press ALARM once. ALARM ON shows in display. Unit
will beep at preset alarm time.
HAVE A BLAST - JUST NOT IN
YOUR EARDRUMS!
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NOTES:
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Pressing ALARM button more than once turns
off alarm. The preset alarm time will remained
stored and can be reactivated by pressing
ALARM button again.
WEAK RECEPTION
Make sure you turn down the
volume on the unit before you
put on the headphones.
Increase the volume to the
desired level only after
How state law relates to this warranty:
If the reception of an FM station transmitting in stereo is
weak, the STEREO indicator might fade in and out on the
display. Adjusting the headphone cord may help. If not,
slide the FM MONO/STEREO switch to MONO to improve
reception. In doing so, realize that you will no longer be
listing to that station in stereo.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may have other rights which vary from state
to state.
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Alarm is louder when cassette door is open.
If you bought this product outside the USA:
headphones are in place.
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This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer
for warranty information.
2. Press ALARM OFF button to turn alarm beep off.
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NOTE: The unit will continue to beep for 10
minutes if the ALARM OFF button is not
pressed.
Recalling presets
To access preset stations 1-5, press buttons 1-5. To access
preset stations 6-10, press +5 and then a button 1-5.
ANTENNAS
RESET button
To reset all the settings (time, alarm, and preset stations)
to default mode, press the RESET button with a pointed
instrument.
The headphone cord serves as the FM antenna. Because
this antenna is directional, repositioning can improve
reception.
NOTE: Stored memory items will be retained
for a short time after battery removal.
Prolonged storage without batteries will result
in loss of preset stations, alarms and time.
The built-in AM antenna is somewhat directional. It may
be necessary to slightly rotate the unit to strengthen
weak AM signals.
©1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
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Marca(s) ® Registradas
Model RP-1540
20703270 (Rev. 1, E/S)
97-46
Printed in China
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