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Radio Shack 120-2182 User Manual

10 disc cd changer

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10 Disc CD Changer
(120-2182)
Your RadioShack 10 Disc CD Changer is a versatile, high-quality sound
system that lets you load and play up to ten of your favorite CD's in your
vehicle.
The CD changer plays CDs through your vehicle's existing sound system.
your sound system does not have RCA input jacks, the Audio Adapter's/FM
modulator converts the CD changer's sound to an FM signal so you can hear
it by tuning your vehicle's stereo to an FM frequency.
sound system has a pair of RCA input jacks, you can use an RCA cable to
connect your system to the CD changer's output signal through the supplied
Audio Adapter/Ground Isolator.
IMPORTANT: To connect the CD changer, your vehicle's sound system must
have an FM tuner and an antenna jack (for the connection to
the CD changer with the Audio Adapter/FM modulator), or an RCA
Input jack (to work with the Audio Adapter/ground isolator).
To be safe, we recommend you do not change your CD changer's
or sound system's settings in heavy traffic or during hazardous
driving conditions.
Your CD changer' has these features:
10-Disc CD Cartridge - lets you load and play up to ten CDs.
Controller with Infrared - lets you control many of the CD changer's
Wireless Remote Control
Eight-Times Oversampling with - improves the CD's sound by multiplying the
Digital Filtering
Horizontal/Vertical Mounting - lets you quickly and easily install the CD
Features
functions from anywhere in your Vehicle
that has direct line of sight with the
changer.
standard 44.1 kHz sample rate by Eight and
using a digital filter to reduce or
eliminate distortion.
1-Bit DAC - uses the latest in digital-to-analog
conversion circuitry to accurately
reproduce all sound levels with virtually
no distortion.
changer's components in almost any vehicle
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Summary of Contents for Radio Shack 120-2182

  • Page 1 10 Disc CD Changer (120-2182) Your RadioShack 10 Disc CD Changer is a versatile, high-quality sound system that lets you load and play up to ten of your favorite CD's in your vehicle. The CD changer plays CDs through your vehicle's existing sound system.
  • Page 2 Repeat Play - automatically repeats the current track or Shuffle Play - randomly selects and plays tracks from any Intro Scan - scans and plays the first 10 seconds of 3-Beam Laser Tracking System - improves the quality of the CD changer's Spring-Loaded, Oil-Dampened - helps keep the CD changer steady when you Suspension System Track Search - lets you quickly locate the beginning of...
  • Page 3 10 Disc CD Changer (120-2182) A Look At Your Cd Player The CD changer includes the following components: CD Changer CD Magazine CD Changer Controller Audio Adapter (FM Modulator and Ground Isolator) CD Changer Cable Infrared Remote Controller Power Cable (Yellow)
  • Page 4 your vehicle. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your stereo, CD changer and your vehicle's electrical system, you must follow the order of installation shown in this manual, including instructions for making connections and testing. In addition to the supplied hardware kit, you need these items to install your CD changer: Cable ties or electrical tape.
  • Page 5 connect both components with the supplied 16-foot (5 meter) CD changer cable. Do not mount the CD changer anywhere in your vehicle that is exposed to direct sunlight (such as the front or rear deck) or extreme heat (such as the engine compartment). or extreme heat can damage CDs and the CD changer.
  • Page 6 three transport screws from the bottom of the CD changer. Note: If you do not remove the shipping screws from the CD changer, the changer will not operate. Save the shipping screws in case you might want to install the CD changer in another vehicle.
  • Page 7 10 Disc CD Changer (120-2182) Before you mount the CD changer and its components, test it by temporarily making all the required connections. CAUTIONS: For added safety and to protect your CD changer and sound system, disconnect the cable from your vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal before you begin.
  • Page 8 Connect the Audio Adapter's antenna plug to your sound system's antenna jack. Connect the Audio Adapter's black ground wire to a chassis ground, such as a metal screw attached to a metal part of the vehicle's frame. Be sure that the screw is not insulated from the chassis by a plastic part.
  • Page 9: Power Off

    Connect the black ground wire to a chassis ground, such as a metal screw attached to a metal part of the vehicle's frame. the screw is not insulated from the chassis by a plastic part. Connect the yellow memory back up wire (with in-line fuse holder) to your vehicle battery's positive (+) terminal or to a fuse that provides a continuous source of 12 volts.
  • Page 10 If everything is connected correctly, make sure the connections are correctly marked or identified. the Components," below. Mounting The Components Before you mount the CD changer and its components, be sure it is connected correctly. Then disconnect the cable from the vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal.
  • Page 11 the vehicle's dashboard. Mounting the CD Changer Controller The supplied hook-and-loop fastener lets you securely mount the CD changer controller on the dashboard and easily remove it when you need it. Select a mounting location, then follow these steps to secure the controller.
  • Page 12 10 Disc CD Changer (120-2182) Loading And Unloading The CD Magazine You can load as many as ten CDs in the supplied CD magazine. Hold the CD magazine so the clear CD window faces you and the highest CD number (10) is at the top of the CD window.
  • Page 13 Slide the CD changer's door all the way to the left to close it. To unload the CD magazine from the CD changer, slide the CD changer's door open, then press EJECT to eject the magazine. Note: The CD changer must be connected to power to eject the magazine. Playing CDs CAUTIONS: The CD changer has a wide dynamic range.
  • Page 14 continues until you stop the CD changer. Press >|| while a CD is playing to temporarily stop play. the display. Press >|| again to resume play. Note: When play is paused for 5 minutes, the CD changer automatically turns off. To stop play and turn off the CD changer, press OFF.
  • Page 15 current disc plays repeatedly. Press REPEAT again to end repeat play. Shuffle Play Press SHUFFLE. SHUFF appears, and the tracks on the current disc play in random order. When all tracks on the current disc have played, they play again in a different order. Hold down SHUFFLE for three seconds or more.
  • Page 16 10 Disc CD Changer (120-2182) If your CD changer is not working as it should, these suggestions, might help you eliminate the problem. properly, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. Symptom No power-display does not light after vehicle power is turned on.
  • Page 17 Sound from CD skips. Static sounds on radio when CD stops playing. CD magazine not loaded in the CD changer. CD loaded upside down in the CD magazine. CD is dirty or defective. CD changer must be reset. CD is dirty or defective. H/V set incorrectly.
  • Page 18 CD magazine does not eject from CD changer when it is pressed. CD changer requires power to eject CD Magazine. cannot eliminate these static sounds. Turn on your Vehicle's ignition And try again. Check the CD changer's and sound system's fuses and replace them if necessary (see "Replacing a...
  • Page 19 10 Disc CD Changer (120-2182) Your 10 Disc CD Changer System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your CD changer so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the CD changer dry.
  • Page 20 If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your CD changer. CD Care Tips Even though a CD is very durable, you should handle it with care. recommend the following precautions. Keep the CD in its protective case or sleeve when you are not playing Handle a CD by its edges to avoid fingerprints, which can prevent the CD changer's laser beams from accurately reading the CD.
  • Page 21 replace the fuse from one or more of the power wires with one of the supplied fuses. Check all fuses. The fuse for the yellow power wire on the CD changer must be 5.0 amps. On the Audio Adapter, the red power wire's fuse should be 0.5 amps, while the yellow continuous power wire's fuse must be 5 amps.
  • Page 22 10 Disc CD Changer (120-2182) CD Changer: Frequency Response: 20 Hz: ... +/- 3 dB 10 kHz: ... +/- 3 dB 20 kHz: ... +/- 3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz): ... 60 dB Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz): ... 0.3% Signal Format: D-A Conversion: ...
  • Page 23 (FM Modulator and Ground Isolator): ... 1 x 4-1/8 x 3-9/16 Inches (26 x 105 x 90 mm) Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. (BR EB 12/1/99) LN-03/04...