RCA RCD045 User Manual

v1.0 (EN/E)
user manual
manual de usuario
EN/E
It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the fi rst time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.
Service information Technical information
This product should be serviced Product: Portable CD Radio
only by those specially trained in Brand: RCA
appropriate servicing techniques. Model: RCD045
For instructions on how to obtain Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
service, refer to the warranty Power Consumption: 15 Watts
included in this user manual.
The descriptions and characteristics in
this owner's manual are for the purpose
of general reference only and not as a
guarantee. In order to provide you with
the highest quality product, we may
make changes or modifi cations without
prior notice. The English version serves
as the fi nal reference on all product and
operational details should any discrep-
ancies arise in other languages.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
General controls
Front view
– In CD mode – goes back to the previous track or searches backward.
– Starts and pauses playback.
– In CD mode – goes to the next track or searches forward.
– In CD mode – stops playback.
PUSH TO OPEN – Opens disc tray. Push the disc tray to close it.
Back view
AC ~ IN – Insert the power cord here.
Bottom view
OPEN – Push and slide to lift up the battery compartment door.
CD playback
Selecting CD mode Skipping and searching
Slide the selection switch to CD 1. Press or to skip to the
position. previous or next track respec-
tively.
2. Press and hold
search quickly current track
backward or forward respec-
tively.
Loading music
Stoping playback
1. Press the PUSH TO OPEN
button on the unit front to Press to stop playback.
slide disc tray out.
2. Place a disc on the disc tray Playback mode
with the label side facing up
In CD mode, press MODE
and then push the disc tray
repeatedly to select among the
back in.
following playback modes with
icons show on the display :
Playing and pausing
• REPEAT (flashes) - Repeats
current track.
1. In stop mode, press to begin
• REPEAT - Repeats all tracks.
playback.
• The icon is displayed. • - Random playback.
2. During playback, press to • No icon - Normal playback.
pause playback. Press again to
resume.
• The icon fl ashes in pause
mode.
Maintenance
CD lens Care Technical specifi cations
• When your CD lens gets dirty Power supply: 120V~60Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D mm):
it can also cause the system to
Unit size - 153 x 335 x 236
output poor sound quality. To
clean the lens you will need to Weight: 1.85 kg
purchase a CD lens cleaner CD player: Response curve (+/-
which can maintain the output 2dB): 60Hz to 20 kHz
sound quality of your system. Rating Plate: Look for it at the
bottom of the set.
For instructions on cleaning
the CD lens, refer to the ones
accompanying the lens cleaner.
AVC Multimedia,
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Ontario L3R 1E3 Canada
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FCC information • Reorient or relocate the receiv-
This device complies with Part
• Increase the separation
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not
• Connect the equipment into
cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause unde-
RCD045
• Consult the dealer or an expe-
sired operation.
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
Changes or modifi cations not
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
expressly approved by the party
These limits are designed to
responsible for compliance could
provide reasonable protection
void the user's authority to oper-
against harmful interference in a
ate the equipment.
residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy
For your records
and, if not installed and used in
In the event that service should be
accordance with the instructions,
required, you may need the model
may cause harmful interference to
number and the serial number. In
radio communications.
the space below, record the date
However, there is no guarantee
and place of purchase and the
that interference will not occur
serial number:
in a particular installation. If this
Model No.:
equipment does cause harmful
Date of Purchase:
interference to radio or television
Place of Purchase:
reception, which can be deter-
Serial No.:
mined 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:
Precautions • Minimum distances around
• This compact disc player uses
a laser to read the music on
• The ventilation should not
the disc. The laser mechanism
corresponds to the cartridge
and stylus of a record player.
Although this product
incorporates a laser pick-up
• The rating plate is located
lens, it is completely safe
when operated according to
directions.
• Discs rotate at high speed
Headset Safety
inside the player. Do not use
damaged, warped, or cracked
To use a headset safely, please
discs.
keep the following in mind:
• Do not touch the pick-up lens • Do not play your headset at a
which is located inside the
disc compartment. To keep
dust from collecting on the
pick-up lens, do not leave the
• If you experience ringing in
compartment door open for
an extended period of time. If
the lens becomes dirty, clean
• Do not use a headset while
it with a soft brush, or use an
air blower brush designed for
camera lenses.
• Even if your headset is an
Display
1. Program mode is activated.
2. Repeat mode is activated.
3. Random mode is activated.
4. Playback in progress.
5. Displays CD track information.
6. AUX mode is selected for connecting with mp3 player
Sound feature
Bass Boost system
Press BASS to turn the digital bass boost system on or off.
Creating programs Displaying and editing
programs
• The unit can program
• In CD stop mode, press PROG.
up to 20 normal audio
or to
CD tracks.
• In program mode,
RANDOM playback cannot
be selected.
• While track number is dis-
1. In CD stop mode, press PROG.
to enter program mode.
The PROGRAM icon fl ashes on
Deleting programs
the display. "P01" (fi rst pro-
Press
gram position) shows briefl y
all the stored tracks.
on the display followed by
"00" fl ashing.
2. Press or to select the
• Opening the CD
track to be stored.
3. Press PROG. to store the
selected track.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to
• The unit remains in program
continue programming.
5. Press in program mode to
start program playback.

Limited warranty

AVC MULTIMEDIA ("AVC") makes the following limited warranty. This limited
warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-
commercial use of the product.
One Year Parts & Labor Warranty
AVC products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects
in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original
retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the
product using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC's sole discretion.
During a period of one year from the e ective warranty date, AVC will provide,
when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated
Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States, you must rst call
our Customer Support Center at 1-866-444-5746 or 1-800-252-6123, during
the hours listed in the box on the right. The determination of service will be
made by AVC Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO
AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements
for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated
Service Center for one year from the e ective warranty date. Such replacement
parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair
or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center
indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs.
The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
IMPORTER
When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original
carton box and packing material or an equivalent as designated by AVC.
ing antenna.
between the equipment and
Some of the following information may
receiver.
not apply to your particular product;
however, as with any electronic product,
an outlet on a circuit differ-
precautions should be observed during
ent from that to which the handling and use.
• Before using the product, please
receiver is connected.
follow and adhere to all warnings,
safety and operating instructions
rienced radio/TV technician for
located on the product and in the
help.
user book. Save all instructions for
future reference.
• Do not expose product to rain and
do not use near water; such as, sink,
wet basement, swimming pools, etc.
• Always leave sufficient space around
the product for ventilation. Do
not place product in or on a bed,
rug, bookcase or cabinet that may
prevent air fl ow through vent open-
ings.
• Do not expose product to extreme
temperatures such as found near
a hot radiator or stove, or in a car
parked in the Summer sun.
• Connect power cord only to AC
power source as marked on the
product.
• Some products employ a polarized
AC line plug (one blade is wider).
This is a safety feature. The plug
will go in the power outlet only
one way. If the plug doesn't go into
the outlet completely, turn the plug
over and put it in the other way. If
it still doesn't fi t, contact a qualifi ed
electrician to change the outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.

Before you begin

the apparatus for suffi cient
ventilation.
AC power
be impeded by covering the
Plug the power supply cord into
ventilation opening with items,
the AC power jack on the back of
such as newspaper, table-
the unit, and into an AC power
cloths, curtains, etc.
supply outlet that accepts the plug
supplied with your unit.
at the bottom cabinet of
apparatus.
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY:
120V~60Hz
The AC power plug is
polarized (one blade is
wider than the other)
high volume. Hearing experts
and only fi ts into AC
advise against continuous
power outlets one way.
extended play.
If the plug will not go into the
outlet completely, turn the plug
your ears, turn down the vol-
over and try to insert it the other
ume or stop using the headset.
way. If it still does not fi t, contact
a qualifi ed electrician to change
driving a motorized vehicle or
the outlet, or use a different one.
riding a bike. It may cause a
Do not attempt to bypass this
traffi c hazard and is illegal in
safety feature.
many areas.
Power is fed to the unit even
open-air type designed to let
when it is not functioning. To cut
you hear outside sounds, don't
the power supply off, the power
turn up the volume so high
cable must be unplugged.
that can't hear sounds around
you.
Radio
Selecting radio mode
Slide the selection switch to RADIO
position to turn on the radio.
Selecting radio band
Slide the BAND AM/FM switch to
select FM or AM band.
Tuning to a station
Turn the TUNING knob to select
radio frequencies.

Troubleshooting tips

System doesn't turn on
• Unplug the unit for a moment,
and then plug it back in
• Check the outlet by plugging
repeatedly to recall and display
in another device
program. Program position
shows fi rst, followed by track
No sound
number.
• Adjust volume setting
• Make sure you've selected the
played, press or to edit
correct function
track number. Press PROG. to
store newly selected track.
Poor radio reception
• Adjust the antenna for better
reception
in CD stop mode to delete
• Try turning off electrical ap-
pliances near the unit, such as
hair dryers, vacuum cleaners,
or fl uorescent lights
compartment door or
CD doesn't play
switching mode will
• Make sure you've put a CD in
delete all the stored tracks.
the tray
• Make sure the CD's label is fac-
mode once programming
ing up
track is done.
• Try another CD
• Make sure that Pause mode is
not activated
• Make sure CD function is
selected
Your Responsibility
1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.
2) These warranties are e ective only if the product is purchased and operated in
the U.S.A. or Canada.
3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend
to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product
or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use
in violation of instructions provided with the product, or to product which has
been altered or modi ed without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts
thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.
Out of Warranty
In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period
has expired, please contact our Customer Support Center at 1-866-444-5746,
www.1800customersupport.com/RCA
1-800-252-6123 or
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9am–5pm,
Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern time.
Important:
You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative to the
return of product to our Product Returns Center.
All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchant-
ability and tness for a particular purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of
the limited warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties implied
by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all
other warranties, guarantees, agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer
or seller with respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event shall AVC
be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Route power cord to prevent it surfaces may cause the appliance
from being pinched, or walked on, and cart combination to overturn.
or melted by a hot stove or radiator. • Damage Requiring Service –This
• To clean cabinet, unplug AC power product should be serviced by quali-
cord, then use a soft cloth damp- fi ed service personnel when:
ened only with water. A. The power supply cord or the
• Do not place lighted candles, ciga- plug has been damaged; or
rettes, cigars, etc. on the product. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has
• Unplug AC power cord from outlet been spilled into the product; or
during a lightning storm or when C. The product has been exposed to
product is left unused for a long pe- rain; or
riod of time to prevent damage due D. The product does not appear
to lightning or power line surges. to operate normally or exhibits a
• Care should be taken so that objects marked change in performance; or
do not fall and liquids do not spill E. The product has been dropped,
into the product. or the cabinet damaged.
• Never add accessories that the • When service or repairs are com-
product has not been designed to pleted, ask the service technician to
accommodate. perform the safety check described
• Use only the manufacturer's ap- in the service manual and to
proved mounting instructions and confi rm that replacement parts have
hardware when installing product. the same safety characteristics as
• Do not attempt to disassemble the original parts.
the cabinet. This product does not • Overloading - Do not overload the
contain customer serviceable compo- wall outlets, extension cords or inte-
nents. gral convenience receptacles as this
• Do not handle the unit or power can result in a risk of fi re or electric
cord when your hands are wet or shock.
damp • IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON
• Carts and Stands — BATTERIES, adhere to the follow-
The appliance should ] ing precautions:
be used only with a A. Any battery may leak electrolyte
cart or stand that is if mixed with a different battery
recommended by the type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all
Portable Cart Warning
manufacturer. batteries are not replaced at the
• An appliance and cart combination same time.
should be moved with care. Quick B. Any battery may leak electrolyte
stops, excessive force, and uneven or explode if disposed of in fire or
General controls
Battery power Top view
You can insert 6 C-sized alkaline
batteries (not supplied) and you
Carrying handle
can take your stereo just about
anywhere.
• Open the battery compartment
door on the bottom of the
unit by pressing down on the
tab and pulling out the cover.
• Before inserting the batteries,
observe the polarities (that is,
+ and -) of the battery, then
relate the polarities to the
engraved diagram located on
the battery compartment door.
BAND AM/FM – Selects AM or FM band.
Insert batteries in the battery
TUNING – Selects radio frequency.
compartment.
/ CD / RADIO / OFF – Selects operation mode. To switch off the unit,
select OFF.
Note that the AC line cord must
PROG. – Enters CD program mode.
be unplugged from the jack on
MODE – Selects playback modes.
the back of the unit to operate on
BASS – Turns bass boost on and off.
batteries.
VOL. – Adjusts volume.
PUSH TO OPEN - Push to open the mp3 device storage compartment
door. Push the door to close it.
mp3 input
Selecting mp3 Input
Extend or reposition the
Slide the selection switch to
antenna for better FM position. An mp3 player icon
reception. Rotate the
shows on the display.
unit for better AM reception.
Adjust the mp3 player
to midrange volume and
adjust the master volume
by rotating VOL. knob on the
unit. Do not turn the volume
of the mp3 player too high
as this may affect the sound
quality. For other playback
operations, control them on
your mp3 player.

More information

Cleaning the exterior
CD sound skips
• Clean the CD (as explained in • Disconnect the system from
AC power before cleaning the
"Maintenance")
exterior of the unit with a soft
• Check CD for warping,
scratches, or other damage dust cloth
• Clean the exterior with a soft
No sound in mode clean cloth or slightly moist-
• Ensure volume of the mp3 ened chamois leather. DO NOT
use solvents as it may cause
player is turned up
damage to the unit.
ESD Remark:
In case of misfunction due to Handling CDs
electrostatic discharge just reset
• Do not touch the signal sur-
the product (disconnect and
faces. Hold CDs by the edges,
reconnect of the power source
or by one edge and the hole.
may be required) to resume
• Do not affix labels or adhesive
normal operation.
tapes to the label surfaces.
Do not scratch or damage the
label.
• CDs rotate at high speeds
inside the player. Do not use
damaged (cracked or warped)
CDs
• Make sure CDs are stored in
their original case after use.
Keep them away from damp,
humid or abnormally heated
places.
LIMITED WARRANTY
No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify
or extend the terms of these warranties in any manner whatsoever. The time within
action must be commenced to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the
warranty or under any statute, or law of the United States or any state thereof, is
hereby limited to one year from the date of purchase. This limitation does not apply
to implied warranties arising under state law.
This warranty gives you speci c legal rights and you may also have other rights,
which may vary, from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may
not apply to you.
For more information on other products and services, please visit our web site at
www.1800customersupport.com/RCA
Important:
Also keep your "Bill of Sale" as proof of purchase.
Model no. ........................................................ Product name .........................................................
Type of set ...............................................................................................................................................
Serial no. .......................................................... Invoice no. ................................................................
Date purchased ............................................. Dealer name ............................................................
FOR SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT
www.1800customersupport.com/RCA
Speci cations and external appearance are subject to change without notice.
an attempt is made to charge a bat-
tery not intended to be recharged.
C. Discard leaky batteries immedi-
ately. 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 provincial and
local regulations.
Important Battery Precautions
• Any battery may present a risk of
fire, explosion, or chemical burn
if abused. Do not try to charge a
battery that is not intended to be
recharged, do not incinerate, and
do not puncture.
• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as
alkaline batteries, may leak if left in
your product for a long period of
time. Remove the batteries from the
product if you are not going to use
it for a month or more.
• If your product uses more than one
battery, do not mix types and make
sure they are inserted correctly.
Mixing types or inserting incorrectly
may cause them to leak.
• Discard any leaky or deformed bat-
tery immediately. They may cause
skin burns or other personal injury.
• Please help to protect the environ-
ment by recycling or disposing of
batteries according to federal, state,
and local regulations.
FM antenna
Connecting mp3 Player
1. Open the mp3 storage
compartment by pushing PUSH
TO OPEN on the top of the
player.
2. Insert the audio cable into the
mp3 player's headphone jack
and start playback of the mp3
player.
3. Close the storage compartment.
Cleaning CDs
• Dirty CDs can cause poor sound
quality. Always keep CDs clean
by wiping them gently with a
soft cloth from the inner edge
toward the outer perimeter.
• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a
soft cloth in water, wring it
out well, wipe the dirt away
gently, and then remove any
water drops with a dry cloth.
• Do not use record cleaning
sprays or antistatic agents on
CDs. Also, never clean CDs with
benzene, thinner, or other
volatile solvents which may
cause damage to disc surface.