RCA RS2768i User Manual

USER MANUAL
RS2768i
It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product
for the first time.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product does not
contain customer serviceable components.
• Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable
during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains
completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket
outlet completely.
IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON BATTERIES, adhere to the
following precautions:
A. Do not mix old and new batteries.
B. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (NiCd,
NiMH, etc) batteries.
C. 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.
D. 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 your state/provincial and local regulations.
E. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.
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General Controls
PRESET / – To select the Remote control
previous or next preset stations
in tuner mode.
S H U F F L E – T o t u r n o n / o f f
random playback.
PLAY MODE – To cycle between
different play mode.
L I N E I N – Ø 3 . 5 m m j a c k f o r
external audio sources.
AUX IN•L/R – Jacks for external
audio sources.
BASS – To turn BASS on or off.
E Q – To select the equalizer
– To turn power on or off
presets.
(STANDBY mode).
– J a c k f o r c o n n e c t i n g
CD – To select the CD player.
headphones
TUNER – To select the tuner and
change the radio band.
INFO – To select among disc
display information.
iPod – To select iPod playback.
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FCC information
– R e o r i e n t o r r e l o c a t e t h e
This device complies with part 15 of
receiving antenna.
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
– Increase the separation between
to the following two conditions: (1)
the equipment and receiver.
This device may not cause harmful
– Connect the equipment into an
interference, and (2) this device must
outlet on a circuit different from
accept any interference received,
that to which the receiver is
including interference that may
connected.
cause undesired operation.
– C o n s u l t t h e d e a l e r o r a n
This equipment has been tested and experienced radio/TV technician
found to comply with the limits for for help.
a Class B digital device, pursuant
WARNING: Changes or modifications
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
to this unit not expressly approved by
l i m i t s a r e d e s i g n e d t o p r o v i d e
the party responsible for compliance
r e a s o n a b l e p r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t
could void the user's authority to
harmful interference in a residential
operate the equipment.
i n s t a l l a t i o n . T h i s e q u i p m e n t
generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not This Class B digital apparatus complies
installed and used in accordance with Canadian ICES-003.
with the instructions, may cause
h a r m f u l i n t e r f e r e n c e t o r a d i o
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
This Audio System has
not occur in a particular installation.
e a r n e d t h e E N E R G Y
If this equipment does cause harmful
STAR.
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
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Important Information
Precautions Headset safety
• This compact disc player uses • Have a Blast-Just Not
a laser to read the music on i n y o u r e a r d r u m s !
the disc. The laser mechanism M a k e s u r e y o u
corresponds to the cartridge t u r n d o w n t h e vo l um e o n
and stylus of a record player. the unit before you put on
A l t h o u g h t h i s p r o d u c t h e a d p h o n e s . I n c r e a s e t h e
i n c o r p o r a t e s a l a s e r p i c k- volume to the desired level
up lens, it is completely safe only after headphone are in
when operated according to place.
directions. • Do not play your headset at
• Di s c s rot ate at high s p e e d high volume. Hearing experts
inside the player. Do not use warn against extended high-
damaged, warped, or cracked volume play.
discs. • If you experience ringing in
• D o n o t t o u c h t h e p i c k- u p your ears, reduce volume or
lens which is located inside discontinue use.
t h e d i s c c o m p a r t m e n t . To • You should use with extreme
ke e p d u s t f ro m co ll e c ti n g c a u t i o n o r t e m p o r a r i l y
on the pick-up lens, do not discontinue use in potentially
leave the compartment door hazardous situations.
open for an extended period Even if your headset is an
of time. If the lens becomes open-air designed to let you
d i r t y, c l e a n i t w i t h a s o f t to hear outside sounds, do
brush, or use an air blower not turn up the volume so
brush designed for camera high that you are unable to
lenses. hear what is around you.
• Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphone
can cause hearing loss.
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General Controls
FM ST. – To switch between FM output.
on and off modes.
S H U F F L E – To t u r n o n / o f f
LINE IN/ AUX – To select the random playback.
external sound input from LINE
MENU – To display iPod menu;
IN/ AUX IN jacks.
and return to previous menu.
DISC SKIP – To skip to next CD in
SELECT – To confirm iPod menu
CD mode.
lists.
V O L + / V O L – – To i n c r e a s e /
INTRO – To turn INTRO mode on
decrease the volume.
or off to play the first 10 seconds
– To p l a y a n d p a u s e t h e of each track.
current CD.
PRESET – To select previous
PREV/ ,NEXT/ – To tune radio / next tuner preset station; to
frequency; to skip CD track; to navigate the iPod menu list.
fast search through the CD.
S L E E P – To s e l e c t t h e t i m e
O P E N / C L O S E – To o p e n a n d
interval in minutes before the
close CD disc tray. unit turns off.
STOP – To stop playing CD.
The remote control
PLAY MODE – To cycle between must be inserted with
different play mode. 2 "AAA" batteries
prior to use.
– To mute and restore audio
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THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING
SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
Y O U O F I M P O R TA N T I N S T R U C T I O N S
S H O C K , D O N O T R E M O V E C O V E R ( O R
ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.
BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
PERSONNEL.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN
Caution:
OR MOISTURE.
This product utilizes a laser. Use
C AU TI O N : USE O F CON T ROL S O R
o f c o n t r o l s o r a d j u s t m e n t s o r ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
O F P R O C E D U R E S O T H E R T H A N
performance of procedures other
THOSE SPECI FIED M AY RESULT IN
than those specified may result in
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
hazardous radiation exposure. Do
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION
not open covers and do not repair
I F B A T T E R Y I S I N C O R R E C T L Y
yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
R E P L AC E D. R E P L AC E O N LY W I T H
personnel.
THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
WA R N I N G : MAIN S PLUG IS USED
A S D I S C O N N E C T D E V I C E A N D I T
SHOULD REMAIN READILY OPERABLE
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER
T O D I S C O N N E C T T H E M A I N S
PLUG FROM MAINS COMPLE TELY,
T H E M A I N S P L U G S H O U L D B E
DISCONNEC TED FROM THE MAINS
SOCKET OUTLET COMPLETELY.
This product contains a low
power laser device.
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Getting Started
Unpacking the system Using FM and AM antennas
Before you use your audio system,
You should have the following:
you'll want to make sure both
• one main unit (with 2 speak-
the FM and AM antennas are po-
ers)
sitioned properly. Uncoil the FM
• one remote control
antenna at the back of the unit,
• one AM loop antenna
making sure it is fully extended
• one user manual
(you may even want to tape it to
the wall behind the unit if pos-
Connections
sible, the higher the better).
Back view
You'll also need to connect the AM
1. AM loop antenna jack
antenna loop to the back of the
2. FM pigtail antenna
unit if you listen to AM stations.
3. Speaker jacks
Rotate the AM loop antenna for
better reception.
AM loop antenna
Speaker Speaker
(included)
(R) (L)
Red & Black Red & Black Purple &
Purple & Black
Black
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Display
CD tray status:
Lights when loaded
Flashes for the current disc
Animates when playing
Source indication
Playback
Folder navigation mode Radio bands
mode
status
BASS – bass boost activated
Timer activated
PROG – program playback mode STEREO – FM stereo mode acti-
activated vated
SLEEP – sleep mode activated EQ – preset equalizer activated
Display brightness
Product Demonstration mode 1. Press and hold DIMMER•DEMO
Press DIMMER•DEMO to turn
for more than 2 seconds.
on/off demonstration mode. The 2. While "DIM" is displayed,
demonstration scrolls through all p r e s s D I M M E R • D E M O
display operations.
r e p e a t e d l y t o s e l e c t t h e
desired level (DIM 1–3).
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For your safety PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The AC power plug is polarized (one
blade is wider than the other) and
only fits into AC power outlets one
Some of the following information
way. If the plug won't go into the
may not apply to your particular
outlet completely, turn the plug
product; however, as with any
over and try to insert it the other
electronic product, precautions
way. If it still won't fit, contact
s h o u l d b e o b s e r v e d d u r i n g
a qualified electrician to change
handling and use.
the outlet, or use a different one.
• Read these instructions.
Do not attempt to bypass this
• Keep these instructions.
safety feature.
• Heed all warnings.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
• Follow all instructions.
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
• Do not use this apparatus near
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
Technical information • Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
Product: 5 Disc Audio System
w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s
Brand: RCA
instructions.
Model: RS2768i
• Do not install near any heat
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
sources such as radiators, heat
Power Consumption: 240 Watts
r e g i s t e r s , s t o v e s , o r o t h e r
apparatus (including amplifiers)
Service information
that produce heat.
This product should be serviced • D o n o t d e f e a t t h e s a f e t y
only by those specially trained in p u r p o s e o f t h e p o l a r i z e d
appropriate servicing techniques. o r g r o u n d i n g - t y p e p l u g . A
For instructions on how to obtain
polarized plug has two blades
service, refer to the warranty in-
with one wider than the other.
cluded in this Guide.
A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your
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Getting Started
Connecting speakers Installation
Each speaker has a black/red wire
To ensure sufficient ventilation,
and a black/purple wire. When
keep the spacing shown below
connecting the speakers, match
free from other surfaces:
the red/purple wires to the red/
4" 4"
purple jacks and the black wires
to the black jacks on the main
unit.
4" 4"
2"
1 2
Front view Side view
Push speaker
Release tab to
terminal tab lock wire in the
down to insert terminal.
wire.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
is completely removed from the
ends of the speaker wires at all
connection points.
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Clock and Timer
Setting the clock Setting the timer
1. Press and hold CLOCK until • For RADIO timer, tune in to a
t h e h o u r f l a s h e s o n t h e desired station.
display. • For CD timer, insert a CD into
2. Press / to set the hour the unit.
a n d t h e n p r e s s C L O C K t o • For iPod timer, insert your
shift to minute digits. iPod into the connector.
3. P r e s s / t o s e t t h e 1. Press and hold TIMER until
minute. ON (timer on time) appears
4. Press CLOCK to save settings. with the hour flashing.
2. For setting time, press /
to set the hour and then
• W h e n s y s t e m i s
press TIMER to shift to the
O N , y o u c a n t a p
minute digits.
CLOCK to display
3. P r e s s / t o s e t t h e
the current time – it will
minute.
display time for about 2
4. Press TIMER to change to
seconds.
O F F ( t i m e r o ff t i m e ) w i t h
• When the system is OFF
hour flashing. Repeat steps
(standby), the display will
2 & 3 f o r t i m e r o f f t i m e
turn off to save power.
setting.
5. Press T I M E R to select the
source. Press / to select
among TUNER, CD or iPod.
6. P r e s s T I M E R t o s e t t h e
v o l u m e . A d j u s t t h e t i m e r
volume by / to select
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safety. If the provided plug does has been damaged in any way,
not fit into your outlet, consult such as power-supply cord or
an electrician for replacement of plug is damaged, liquid has been
the obsolete outlet. spilled or objects have fallen into
• Protect the power cord from the apparatus, the apparatus has
b e i n g w a l k e d o n o r p i n c h e d been exposed to rain or moisture,
particularly at plugs, convenience does not operate normally, or has
receptacles, and the point where been dropped.
they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories A D D I T I O N A L S A F E T Y
specified by the manufacturer. INFORMATION
• Use only with the cart, stand, • Apparatus shall not be exposed
t r i p o d , b r a c k e t , o r t a b l e to dripping or splashing and no
specified by the manufacturer, objects filled with liquids, such
o r s o l d w i t h t h e a p p a r a t u s . as vases, shall be placed on the
When a cart is used, use caution apparatus.
when moving the cart/apparatus • Always leave sufficient space
c o m b i n a t i o n t o a v o i d i n j u r y a r o u n d t h e p r o d u c t f o r
from tip-over. v e n t i l a t i o n . D o n o t p l a c e
product in or on a bed, rug, in
a bookcase or cabinet that may
prevent air flow through vent
openings.
• Do not place lighted candles,
Portable Cart Warning
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
• Unplug this apparatus during product.
lightning storms or when unused • Connect power cord only to AC
for long periods of time. power source as marked on the
• Refer all servicing to qualified product.
service personnel. Servicing is • C a r e s h o u l d b e t a k e n s o t h a t
required when the apparatus objects do not fall into the product.
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General Controls
Main Unit C L O C K – To s h o w t i m e a n d
enter clock setting mode.
TIMER – To turn the timer on/
off; press and hold to enter the
5 C D C H A N G E R
CLOCK TIMER timer setting mode.
DIMMER SLEEP
DISC SKIP
DEMO
DIMMER•DEMO – To turn the
PROG BAND AUTO
feature demonstration on or off;
SOURCE
to adjust display brightness.
PROGRAM
S L E E P – To s e l e c t t h e t i m e
PLAY EQ
MODE
SHUTTLE
BASS
interval in minutes before the
unit turns off.
– To open or close the disc tray.
DISC SKIP – To skip to the next
ON/STANDBY – To turn power on CD in the tray in CD mode.
or off (STANDBY mode).
VOLUME – To increase/decrease
AUTO PROG•BAND – To toggle
the volume.
between AM and FM. Also used
to auto-preset radio stations in / – To tune radio frequency;
to skip CD track; to fast search
FM mode.
through the CD.
SOURCE – To select among CD
player, TUNER, iPod, LINE IN and
– To play or pause CD.
AUX sources.
– To stop CD playback.
PROGRAM – To enter program
mode for CD and tuner.
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Clock and timer Sound Features
the desired volume level. Bass boost
7. Press TIMER to save settings.
P r e s s B A S S t o t u r n o n / o f f
boosting the bass frequency. The
Activating the timer
BASS icon lights on the display
Tap TIMER to turn on/off the when it is activated.
timer. The timer is active when
Muting audio
the clock icon is lit.
Press on the remote control
Sleep mode to cut or restore the sound.
You can select the time interval in
Using preset equalizer curves
minutes before the unit turns off
Press EQ on the unit to select
automatically.
among FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ,
1. Press SLEEP to select among
CLASSIC and CUSTOM. The dis-
OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15, 10
play shows your selection briefly.
and 5 minutes. The sleep icon
lights on the display when
Creating a Custom Curve
sleep mode is activated. 1. Press EQ on the unit to select
2. When sleep is activated, press
the CUSTOM mode.
SLEEP once to view remaining
2. While CUSTOM is displayed,
sleep time. Press SLEEP again
press / to cycle among
w h e n t h e r e m a i n i n g s l e e p
the displayed BASS and TREB
time is displayed to change
range levels.
the sleep time.
3 . W h i l e B A S S o r T R E B i s
• S l e e p i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y d e -
displayed, adjust the volume
activated when the unit is to set the associated gain
turned off.
between -10 - +10.
4. Press EQ to exit.
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