RCA RS2768i user manual FCC information, For your safety, Technical information, Precautions

USER MANUAL

RS2768i

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

FCC information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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 installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 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:

– R e o r i e n t o r r e l o c a t e t h e receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–C o n s u l t t h e d e a l e r o r a n experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

This Audio System has earned the ENERGY STAR.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Caution:

This product utilizes a laser. Use 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 performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This product contains a low

power laser device.

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 TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION : USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE O F P R O C E D U R E S O T H E R T H A N THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION I F B A T T E R Y I S I N C O R R E C T LY REPL ACED. REPL ACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

WARNING : MAINS PLUG IS USED A S DISCONNEC T DE VICE AND IT SHOULD REMAIN READILY OPERABLE 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 COMPLETELY, T H E M A I N S P L U G S H O U L D B E DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET COMPLETELY.

For your safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one.

Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Technical information

Product: 5 Disc Audio System

Brand: RCA

Model: RS2768i

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz

Power Consumption: 240 Watts

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 in- cluded in this Guide.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Some of the following information				safety. If the provided plug does		has been damaged in any way,
may not apply to your particular				not fit into your outlet, consult		such as power-supply cord or
product; however, as with any				an electrician for replacement of		plug is damaged, liquid has been
electronic product, precautions				the obsolete outlet.		spilled or objects have fallen into
s h o u l d b e o b s e r v e d d u r i n g			•	Protect the power cord from		the apparatus, the apparatus has
handling and use.				being walked on or pinched		been exposed to rain or moisture,
•	Read these instructions.			particularly at plugs, convenience		does not operate normally, or has
•	Keep these instructions.			receptacles, and the point where		been dropped.
•	Heed all warnings.			they exit from the apparatus.	A D D I T I O N A L		S A F E T Y
•	Follow all instructions.		•	Only use attachments/accessories
•	Do not use this apparatus near			specified by the manufacturer.	INFORMATION
	water.		•	Use only with the cart, stand,	•	Apparatus shall not be exposed
• Clean only with dry cloth.				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
•	Do not block any ventilation			specified by the manufacturer,		objects filled with liquids, such
	openings. Install in accordance			or sold with the apparatus .		as vases, shall be placed on the
	w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ’s			When a cart is used, use caution		apparatus.
	instructions.			when moving the cart/apparatus	•	Always leave sufficient space
•	Do not install near any heat			combination to avoid injury		a r o u n d t h e p r o d u c t f o r
	sources such as radiators, heat			from tip-over.		v e n t i l a t i o n . D o	n o t p l a c e
	registers, stoves, or other					product in or on a bed, rug, in
	apparatus (including amplifiers)					a bookcase or cabinet that may
	that produce heat.					prevent air flow through vent
•	D o n o t d e f e a t	t h e s a f e t y				openings.
	p u r p o s e o f t h e	p o l a r i z e d		Portable Cart Warning	•	Do not place lighted candles,
	or grounding - type plug . A					cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
	polarized plug has two blades		•	Unplug this apparatus during		product.
	with one wider than the other.			lightning storms or when unused	•	Connect power cord only to AC
	A grounding type plug has two			for long periods of time.		power source as marked on the
	blades and a third grounding		•	Refer all servicing to qualified		product.
	prong. The wide blade or the			service personnel. Servicing is	•	Care should be taken so that
	third prong is provided for your			required when the apparatus		objects do not fall into the product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Information

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Getting Started

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Getting Started

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General Controls

•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

Precautions

•	This compact disc player uses
	a laser to read the music on
	the disc. The laser mechanism
	corresponds to the cartridge
	and stylus of a record player.
	A l t h o u g h t h i s p r o d u c t
	incorporates a laser pick-
	up lens, it is completely safe
	when operated according to
	directions.
•	Discs rotate at high speed
	inside the player. Do not use
	damaged, warped, or cracked
	discs.
•	Do not touch the pick- up
	lens which is located inside

Headset safety

• Have a Blast-Just Not in your eardrums! M a k e s u r e y o u

turn down the volume on the unit before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphone are in place.

•	Do not play your headset at
	high volume. Hearing experts
	warn against extended high-
	volume play.
•	If you experience ringing in
	your ears, reduce volume or
	discontinue use.

Unpacking the system		Using FM and AM antennas
You should have the following:		Before you use your audio system,
		you’ll want to make sure both
•	one main unit (with 2 speak-
	ers)	the FM and AM antennas are po-
		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
Connections		the wall behind the unit if pos-
		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.

Connecting speakers

Each speaker has a black/red wire and a black/purple wire. When connecting the speakers, match

the red/purple wires to the red/

purple jacks and the black wires to the black jacks on the main

unit.

1 2

Push speaker	Release tab to
terminal tab	lock wire in the
down to insert	terminal.

Installation

To ensure sufficient ventilation,

keep the spacing shown below

free from other surfaces:

4”4”

4” 4” 2”

Front view Side view

Main Unit

5	C D C H A N G E R
	EQ
	BASS

CLOCK – To show time and enter clock setting mode.

TIMER – To turn the timer on/ off; press and hold to enter the timer setting mode.

DIMMER•DEMO – To turn the feature demonstration on or off; to adjust display brightness.

SLEEP – To select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off.

– To open or close the disc tray.

or the like.

the disc compar tment . To

keep dust from collec ting

on the pick-up lens, do not

leave the compartment door

open for an extended period

of time. If the lens becomes

dir t y, clean it with a sof t

brush, or use an air blower

brush designed for camera

lenses.

• You should use with extreme

c a u t i o n o r t e m p o r a r i l y discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Even if your headset is an open-air designed to let you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you.

•Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphone can cause hearing loss.

AM loop antenna	Speaker	Speaker
(included)
	(R)	(L)
	Red & Black Purple & Black	Red & Black Purple &
		Black

wire.

NOTE: Make sure the insulation

is completely removed from the

ends of the speaker wires at all

connection points.

ON/STANDBY – To turn power on or off (STANDBY mode).

AUTO PROG•BAND – To toggle between AM and FM. Also used to auto-preset radio stations in FM mode.

SOURCE – To select among CD player, TUNER, iPod, LINE IN and AUX sources.

PROGRAM – To enter program mode for CD and tuner.

DISC SKIP – To skip to the next CD in the tray in CD mode.

VOLUME – To increase/decrease the volume.

/ – To tune radio frequency; to skip CD track; to fast search through the CD.

– To play or pause CD.

– To stop CD playback.

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General Controls	General Controls	Display

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Clock and Timer

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Clock and timer Sound Features

PRESET /  – To select the 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.

LINE IN – Ø3 . 5mm jack for

external audio sources.

AUX IN•L/R – Jacks for external

audio sources.

BASS – To turn BASS on or off.

EQ – To select the equalizer presets.

– J a c k f o r c o n n e c t i n g

headphones

Remote control

– To turn power on or off (STANDBY mode).

CD – To select the CD player.

TUNER – To select the tuner and change the radio band.

INFO – To select among disc display information.

iPod – To select iPod playback.

FM ST. – To switch between FM on and off modes.

LINE IN/ AUX – To select the external sound input from LINE

IN/ AUX IN jacks.

DISC SKIP – To skip to next CD in

CD mode.

VOL+ / VOL – – To increase/ decrease the volume.

– To play and pause the current CD.

PREV/,NEXT/ – To tune radio

frequency; to skip CD track; to

fast search through the CD.

OPEN/CLOSE – To open and

close CD disc tray.

STOP – To stop playing CD.

PLAY MODE – To cycle between different play mode.

– To mute and restore audio

output.

S H U F F L E – To t u r n o n / o ff

random playback.

MENU – To display iPod menu; and return to previous menu.

SELECT – To confirm iPod menu lists.

INTRO – To turn INTRO mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds

of each track.

PRESET – To select previous

/next tuner preset station; to navigate the iPod menu list.

SLEEP – To select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off.

The remote control must be inserted with 2 “AAA” batteries prior to use.

	CD tray status:
	Lights when loaded
	Flashes for the current disc
Source indication	Animates when playing

	Playback
			Folder navigation mode		Radio bands
	mode
	status	Timer activated		BASS – bass boost 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
				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.				repeatedly to select the
				desired level (DIM 1–3).

Setting the clock

1.Press and hold CLOCK until t h e h o u r f l a s h e s o n t h e display.

2.Press / to set the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute digits.

3.P r e s s / t o s e t t h e minute.

4.Press CLOCK to save settings.

•W h e n s y s t e m i s

ON, you can tap CLOCK to display

the current time – it will display time for about 2 seconds.

•When the system is OFF

(standby), the display will turn off to save power.

Setting the timer

•For RADIO timer, tune in to a desired station.

•For CD timer, insert a CD into the unit.

•For iPod timer, insert your

iPod into the connector.

1.Press and hold TIMER until ON (timer on time) appears with the hour flashing.

2.For setting time, press / to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift to the minute digits.

3.P r e s s / t o s e t t h e minute.

4.Press TIMER to change to OFF (timer off time) with hour flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 f o r t i m e r o ff t i m e setting.

5.Press TIMER 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 volume. Adjust the timer volume by / to select

the desired volume level.

7. Press TIMER to save settings.

Activating the timer

Tap TIMER to turn on/off the timer. The timer is active when

the clock icon is lit.

Sleep mode

You can select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off automatically.

1.Press SLEEP to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15, 10 and 5 minutes. The sleep icon lights on the display when sleep mode is activated.

2.When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to view remaining sleep time. Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time is displayed to change

the sleep time.

•Sleep is automatically de - activated when the unit is turned off.

Bass boost

P r e s s BASS t o t u r n o n / o ff boosting the bass frequency. The BASS icon lights on the display when it is activated.

Muting audio

Press on the remote control to cut or restore the sound.

Using preset equalizer curves

Press EQ on the unit to select among FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC and CUSTOM. The dis- play shows your selection briefly.

Creating a Custom Curve

1.Press EQ on the unit to select the CUSTOM mode.

2.While CUSTOM is displayed,

press / to cycle among the displayed BASS and TREB

range levels.

3 . W h i l e B A S S o r T R E B i s displayed, adjust the volume to set the associated gain between -10 - +10.

4. Press EQ to exit.

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