RCA RS2769iS User Manual

USER MANUAL
RS2769iS
It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product
for the fi rst time.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• Connect power cord only to AC power source as marked on the
product.
• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the product.
• 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.
I F Y O U R P R O D U C T O P E R AT E S O N B AT T E R I E S , a d h e re t o t h e
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 fi re 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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Unit Controls Remote Control
– To play or pause CD/iPod. Remote control
– To stop CD/iPod playback.
P R E S E T / – T o s e l e c t t h e
previous or next preset stations in
tuner mode.
SHUFFLE – To turn on/off 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. – To t u r n p o w e r o n o r o ff
(STANDBY mode).
BASS – To turn BASS on or off.
CD – To select the CD player.
E Q – T o s e l e c t t h e e q u a l i z e r
presets. TUNER – To select the tuner and
change the radio band.
– Jack for connecting headphones
I N F O – To s e l e c t a m o n g d i s c
display information.
iPod – To select iPod playback.
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FCC information
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
This device complies with part 15 of
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,
t h a t t o w h i c h t h e r e c e i v e r i s
including interference that may cause
connected.
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
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
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 v o l u m 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
• D i s c s ro t a te a t hi g h 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
• Do not touch the pick-up lens your ears, reduce volume or
which is located inside the discontinue use.
disc compar tment. To keep • You should use with extreme
dust from collecting on the c a u t i o n o r t e m p o r a r i l y
pick-up lens, do not leave the discontinue use in potentially
compartment door open for hazardous situations.
an extended period of time. E v e n i f y o u r h e a d s e t i s a n
I f t h e l e n s b e c o m e s d i r t y, open-air designed to let you
cl e a n i t w i t h a s o f t b r u s h , to hear outside sounds, do
o r u s e an air blowe r b ru s h not turn up the volume so
designed for camera lenses. high that you are unable to
hear what is around you.
• Excessive sound pressure from
earphones and headphone
can cause hearing loss.
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Remote Control
FM ST. – To switch between ST SHUFFLE – To turn on/off random
on and off modes. playback.
LINE IN/ AUX – To select the MENU – To display iPod menu;
external sound input from LINE and return to previous menu.
IN/ AUX IN jacks.
SELECT – To confirm iPod menu
DISC SKIP – To skip to next CD in lists.
CD mode.
INTRO – To turn INTRO mode on
V O L + / V O L – – To i n c r e a s e / or off to play the first 10 seconds
decrease the volume. of each track.
– To play and pause CD/iPod PRESET – To select previous
playback. / next tuner preset station; to
navigate the iPod menu list.
PREV/ ,NEXT/ – To tune radio
frequency; to skip CD/iPod track; S L E E P – To s e l e c t t h e t i m e
to fast search through current interval in minutes before the
CD/iPod track. unit turns off.
OPEN/CLOSE – To open and close
CD disc tray.
The remote control
must be inserted with
STOP – To stop playing CD/iPod.
2 " A A A " b a t t e r i e s
PLAY MODE – To cycle between prior to use.
different play mode.
– To mute and restore audio
output.
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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
WA R N I N G : T O P R E V E N T F I R E O R
PERSONNEL.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
Caution:
MOISTURE.
This product utilizes a laser. Use C AU T I O N : U S E O F CO N T R O L S O R
A DJUS T M EN T S O R PERFO RM A N CE
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
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
T H O S E S P EC I F I E D M AY R E S U LT I N
than those specified may result in
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
hazardous radiation exposure. Do
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF
not open covers and do not repair
BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR
personnel. EQUIVALENT TYPE.
WA R N I N G : M A I N S P LU G I S U S E D
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
DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM
M A I N S C O M P L E T E LY, T H E M A I N S
P LU G S H O U L D BE D I S CO N N EC T E D
FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET
COMPLETELY.
This product contains a low
power laser device.
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Getting Started
Unpacking the system Connections
You should have the following: Back view
• one main unit (with two surround 1. AM loop antenna jack
speakers)
2. FM pigtail antenna
• one remote control
3. Speaker jacks
• one AM loop antenna
• one user manual
MAIN
MAIN
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
(R) (L)
AM loop antenna
(included)
AM LOOP FM ANTENNA
REAR SPEAKER
REAR REAR
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
(R) (L)
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Display
CD tray status:
Lights when loaded
Flashes for the current disc
Source indication Animates when playing
Playback
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
Product demonstration mode Display brightness
Press DIMMER•DEMO to turn 1. Press and hold DIMMER•DEMO
on/off demonstration mode. The for more than 2 seconds.
demonstration scrolls through all 2. W h i l e " D I M " i s d i s p l a y e d ,
display operations. p r e s s D I M M E R • D E M O
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
The AC power plug is polarized (one

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

blade is wider than the other) and
only fits into AC power outlets one
way. If the plug won't go into the
Some of the following information
outlet completely, turn the plug
may not apply to your particular
over and try to insert it the other
p r o d u c t ; h o w e v e r, a s w i t h a n y
way. If it still won't fit, contact
electronic product, precautions
a qualified electrician to change
should be observed during handling
the outlet, or use a different one.
and use.
Do not attempt to bypass this
• Read these instructions.
safety feature.
• Keep these instructions.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
• Heed all warnings.
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
• Follow all instructions.
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
• Do not use this apparatus near
water.
Technical information
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation
Product: 5 Disc Audio System
openings. Install in accordance
Brand: RCA
w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ' s
Model: RS2769iS
instructions.
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
• Do not install near any heat
Power Consumption: 240 Watts
sources such as radiators, heat
r e g i s t e r s , s t o v e s , o r o t h e r
Service information
apparatus (including amplifiers)
This product should be serviced only
that produce heat.
by those specially trained in appro-
• D o n o t d e f e a t t h e s a f e t y
priate servicing techniques. For in-
p u r p o s e o f t h e p o l a r i z e d
structions on how to obtain service,
o r g r o u n d i n g - t y p e p l u g . A
refer to the warranty included in
polarized plug has two blades
this Guide.
with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding
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Getting Started
Using FM and AM antennas
1 2
Before you use your audio system,
you'll want to make sure both
the FM and AM antennas are po-
sitioned properly. Uncoil the FM
Push speaker
Release tab to
antenna at the back of the unit,
terminal tab lock wire in the
making sure it is fully extended
down to insert terminal.
(you may even want to tape it to
wire.
the wall behind the unit if possi-
ble, the higher the better).
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
You'll also need to connect the AM
is completely removed from the
antenna loop to the back of the
ends of the speaker wires at all
unit if you listen to AM stations.
connection points.
Rotate the AM loop antenna for
better reception.
Installation
Connecting speakers
To ensure sufficient ventilation,
Each speaker wire has different
keep the spacing shown below
color matching with the speaker
free from other surfaces:
jacks on the main unit. When
connecting the speakers, match
4" 4"
the red wires to red jacks, purple
wires to purple jacks, grey wires
to grey jacks, and black wires to
4" 4"
2"
black jacks. Be sure to connect
the large main speakers to the
terminals marked "MAIN SPEAK-
ER" and "SUBWOOFER". Con-
Side view
Front view
nect the smaller rear "surround"
speakers to the terminals marked
"REAR SPEAKER".
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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 fl ashing.
2. For setting time, press /
to set the hour and then press
• W h e n s y s t e m i s
TIMER to shift to the minute
ON, you can tap
digits.
CLOCK to display
3. Press / to set the minute.
the current time – it will
4. Press TIMER to change to OFF
display time for about 2
(timer off time) with hour
seconds.
flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3
• When the system is OFF
for timer off time setting.
(standby), the display will
5. P r e s s T I M E R t o s e l e c t t h e
turn off to save power.
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 pressing /
to select the desired volume
level.
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prong. The wide blade or the • Refer all servicing to qualified
third prong is provided for your service personnel. Servicing is
safety. If the provided plug does required when the apparatus
not fit into your outlet, consult has been damaged in any way,
an electrician for replacement of such as power-supply cord or plug
the obsolete outlet. is damaged, liquid has been spilled
• Protect the power cord from or objects have fallen into the
b e i n g w a l k e d o n o r p i n c h e d apparatus, the apparatus has been
particularly at plugs, convenience exposed to rain or moisture, does
receptacles, and the point where not operate normally, or has been
they exit from the apparatus. dropped.
• Only use attachments/accessories
specifi ed by the manufacturer. A D D I T I O N A L S A F E T Y
• Use only with the cart, stand, INFORMATION
t r i p o d , b r a c k e t , o r t a b l e • Apparatus shall not be exposed
specified by the manufacturer, to dripping or splashing and no
o r s o l d w i t h t h e a p p a r a t u s . objects filled with liquids, such
When a cart is used, use caution as vases, shall be placed on the
when moving the cart/apparatus apparatus.
c o m b i n a t i o n t o a v o i d i n j u r y • Always leave sufficient space
from tip-over. a r o u n d t h e p r o d u c t f o r
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.
Portable Cart Warning
• Do not place lighted candles,
• Unplug this apparatus during
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
lightning storms or when unused
product.
for long periods of time.
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Unit Controls
PROGRAM – To enter program
Main Unit
mode for CD and tuner.
CLOCK – To show time and enter
clock setting mode.
5 C D C H A N G E R
CLOCK TIMER
DIMMER SLEEP
TIMER – To turn the timer on/off;
DISC SKIP
DEMO
press and hold to enter the timer
AUTO
PROG BAND
setting mode.
SOURCE
PROGRAM
DIMMER•DEMO – To turn the
PLAY EQ feature demonstration on or off;
MODE
SHUTTLE
BASS
to adjust display brightness.
S L E E P – To s e l e c t t h e t i m e
interval in minutes before the
unit turns off.
– To open or close the disc tray.
ON/STANDBY – To turn power
on or off (STANDBY mode). DISC SKIP – To skip to the next
CD in the tray in CD mode.
AUTO PROG•BAND – To toggle
VOLUME – To increase/decrease
between AM and FM. Also used
the volume.
to auto-preset radio stations in
FM mode.
/ – To tune radio frequency;
SOURCE – To select among CD
to skip CD/iPod track; to fast
player, TUNER, iPod, LINE IN and search through current CD/iPod
AUX sources. track.
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Clock and timer Sound Features
Note: To avoid startling you or Bass boost
other individuals in your home,
Press BASS to turn on/off boosting
this product will not turn on at a
the bass frequency. The BASS icon
volume higher than 15.
lights on the display when it is
7. Press TIMER to save settings.
activated.
Activating the timer
Muting audio
Tap TIMER to turn on/off the
Press on the remote control to
timer. The timer is active when
cut or restore the sound.
the clock icon is lit.
Using preset equalizer curves
Sleep mode
Press EQ on the unit to select
You can select the time interval in
among FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ,
minutes before the unit turns off
CLASSIC and CUSTOM. The dis-
automatically.
play shows your selection briefly.
1. Press SLEEP to select among
OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15, 10
Creating a Custom Curve
and 5 minutes. The sleep icon
1. Press EQ on the unit to select
lights on the display when
the CUSTOM mode.
sleep mode is activated.
2. While CUSTOM is displayed,
2. When sleep is activated, press
press / to cycle among
SLEEP once to view remaining
the displayed BASS and TREB
sleep time. Press SLEEP again
range levels.
w h e n t h e r e m a i n i n g s l e e p
3 . W h i l e B A S S o r T R E B i s
time is displayed to change
displayed, adjust the volume
the sleep time.
t o s e t t h e a s s o c i a t e d g a i n
• S l e e p i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y d e -
between -10 - +10.
activated when the unit is
4. Press EQ to exit.
turned off.
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