RCA RP3503 User's Manual

RCA Voice Recorders User's Manual - RP3503.
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For Your Records

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.

Date of Purchase:

Place of Purchase:

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.

Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it
shall remain operable and should not be
obstructed during intended used. To be completely disconnected the apparatus from
supply mains, the main plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket
outlet completely.

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general
indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible,
we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice.  The
English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should
any discrepancies arise in other languages.

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. If any liquid enters the

player cabinet, take the player to a trained service technician for
inspection.

NOTE: Only use the adapter that came with this unit. Using other adapters could seriously
damage the unit. 
Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature. 

Automatic Stop

When your recorder is operating in PLAY or RECORD mode and the end of the tape is
reached, your unit will automatically shut itself off and return the buttons to the OFF
position.

Stand-up Microphone Recording

To record with stand-up microphone, plug the microphone into the MICROPHONE jack and
follow the built-in microphone recording instructions. When the stand-up microphone is
used, the built-in microphone is automatically disconnected.

Tape Erase

To erase a tape simply record over the unwanted recording.

Rewind

To run the tape back to the beginning of your recording, press REWIND. Then press STOP
after you have rewound to the desired point on the tape.

Fast Forward (F-fwd)

Press F-FWD to skip over portions of the tape quickly. Press STOP after you have advanced
to the desired point on the tape. 

Pause Control

Your recorder is equipped with a PAUSE control which will stop PLAY & RECORD operation.
Press PAUSE to stop PLAY or RECORD operation. Press again to release PAUSE for
continued operation.

Tape Counter and Reset Button

The reset counter is used to quickly determine the approximate location of different
recording selections.
1. Rewind to the beginning of the tape.
2. Press the Reset Counter once to read "000". After each selection is played or recorded,

make a note of the numbers in the readout window. This will serve as a reference for
the start of the next selection or recording.  

3. To locate a selection previously noted, press either F-FWD or REWIND. When the

counter indicates the selection number you desire, press STOP/EJECT.

NOTE: The Reset Counter will not indicate actual distance in units of measure; it
determines only the relative location of each selection.

Prevent Accidental Erasure

Whenever you make a recording, any previous recording on the tape is automatically
erased.
When you have a recording you want to keep permanently, snap out the rear left tab of
the side you want to save as shown in the illustration below.

When a cassette with the tab snapped out is inserted into the tape unit, accidental erasure
is prevented by a lever in the mechanism that keeps the RECORD button from depressing.
Cellophane tape can be place over the opening if you decide later to record over the
original recording. Similarly, you can record over purchased pre-recorded cassettes.

PLEASE NOTE: Your unit is equipped with a cassette sensing mechanism. This mechanism
prevents the RECORD button from being depressed when a cassette is not in the unit.

Headphone (Optional)

You can plug a set of headphones to your set. With the headphone plugged in, the
speaker is automatically silenced for private listening. Your set is also equipped with
EARPHONE MONITOR capability when recording direct from other sound sources such as
other tape recorders, radios or phonographs. You can listen to what's being recorded by
plugging in a set of headphones and an adapter.

Remote On/Off Jack (2.5mm)

The use of a remote on/off unit enables you to temporarily stop recording, when using a
remote microphone, without resetting the buttons. Such remote control units are usually
available from local audio supply houses. When selecting a remote control on/off unit, be
sure it is equipped with a 2.5mm plug.

Cleaning the Heads

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 clean a cassette tape, open the compartment door, push
the PLAY button and
gently clean the heads, capstan, and pinch wheel with a head cleaner.

Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30 minutes drying
time when using a liquid cleaner.
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.

Tape Care

• Don’t expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures may warp the

shell or damage the tape itself.

• 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.

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.

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RP3503

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
T R I A N G L E   I S   A
WARNING       SIGN
ALERTING YOU    OF
I M P O R T A N T
I N S T R U C T I O N S
A C C O M P A N Y I N G
T H E   P R O D U C T.

T H E   L I G H T N I N G
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
T R I A N G L E   I S   A
W A R N I N G   S I G N
ALERTING YOU  OF
" D A N G E R O U S
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
D O   N OT   R E M OV E   C OV E R
( O R   B A C K ) .   N O   U S E R -
S E RV I C E A B L E   PA R T S   I N -
S I D E .  R E F E R  S E RV I C I N G
T O   Q UA L I F I E D   S E RV I C E  
PERSONNEL.

Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976
© 2006 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
www.rca.com
Printed In China / Impreso en China

56418020 (EN/F)

Important Battery Information

• Batteries may leak electrolyte if inserted incorrectly, 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.

• Dispose of batteries, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

Unpacking Your Unit

You should have the following:
• one main unit
• one AC power converter
• one stand-up microphone
• one user’s guide

Battery Installation

1 To remove the battery compartment door (located on the cabinet bottom) press the

snap tab and lift the door off the cabinet back.

2 Insert 4 "AA" - size batteries (not included) into the battery compartment. Be sure the

(+) or cap end of each battery is installed as shown on the battery diagram.

3. Replace the battery door.

NOTE: If the recorder begins to sound distorted, or if the tape reels turn very slowly or not
at all, be sure to check with a new set of batteries or another cassette before seeking
service.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove the batteries when storing the set for more than a few
weeks at a time. Leaky batteries can badly damage the recorder. When discarding
batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the proper manner, according to provincial and
local regulations.
Always push STOP before storing. This will relieve pressure on certain parts in the recorder
that might deform after long periods of time.

AC Power Converter

The AC Power Converter plugs into the 6-V DC PWR JACK on the recorder (which
automatically disconnects the batteries), and plugs into 120 -volt AC household power.

IMPORTANT: The AC Power Converter coming with this unit is intended to be correctly
orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Car Adapter (Optional)

Your recorder may be operated from the cigarette lighter socket in a car. The optional Car
Adapter plugs into the 6-V DC PWR JACK on the recorder, which automatically disconnects
the batteries.

To Insert or Remove Cassette

1. Press STOP/EJECT if any of the buttons are depressed.
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open CASSETTE DOOR.
3 Insert a cassette tape with a full reel at its left and open edge facing towards you, then

push on the deck door to close. Unload a cassette tape by following the above steps 1
and 2, take out the tape, push on the deck door to close.

NOTE: Some special formula tapes (chromium dioxide and metal particle tapes) cannot be 
properly recorded on this product. These tapes can, however be used for playback.

Tape Play

To listen to your recorded tape cassettes:
1.   Insert cassette as explained above.
2.   Rewind tape to the starting point if necessary. ( See REWIND operation.)
3.   Press PLAY.
4.   Adjust VOLUME control.

Built-in Microphone Recording

1.   Insert cassette as previously described. Press RECORD (the PLAY button is depressed

with it). You are now recording. If the RECORD button does not depress, see "PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL ERASURE".

2.   Talk normally into the BUILT-IN CONDENSER MICROPHONE. To obtain optimum

recording quality, place the recorder with the microphone freely exposed and as close
as convenient to the sound source.

NOTE: The automatic level control (ALC) will set the record level for optimum recordings,
regardless of volume setting.

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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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LIMITED WARRANY (US)
What your warranty covers:

Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:
•  One year from date of purchase.
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.

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 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 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.

LIMITED WARRANY (CANADA)
Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the
purchaser or gift recipient that if any
manufacturing defect becomes apparent in
this product within 1 year from the original
date of purchase, it will be replaced free of
charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to
the product resulting from accidents, misuse
or leaking batteries.
Should your product not perform properly
during the warranty period, either:
1.  Return it to the selling dealer with proof

of purchase for replacement,

OR

2.  Remove the batteries (where applicable),

and pack product complete with
accessories in the original carton (or
equivalent). — Mail prepaid (with proof of
purchase) and insured to:

Thomson multimedia Ltd.
6200 Edwards Blvd.,
Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 2V7
Canada

The provisions of this written warranty are
in addition to and not a modification of or
subtraction from the statutory warranties
and other rights and remedies contained in
any applicable legislation, and to the extent
that any such provisions purport to disclaim,
exclude or limit any such statutory
warranties and other rights and remedies,
such provisions shall be deemed to be
amended to the extent necessary to comply
therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer
for out of warranty service, you may write
to:

Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944

Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for
future reference. This information is
required if service is needed during the
warranty period.

PURCHASE DATE

NAME OF STORE

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 headphones
are in place.

Reset Counter

Guide de l’utilisateur 

Safety Information

Before you begin

Powering the Recorder

Using the Recorder

Care & Maintenance

Warranty

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