RCA RS2128i CD Playback, Listening to Your Ipod, Preset EQ, AUX in Connection, Timer Setting

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CD PLAYBACK

1.

Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on

B

C

 

the unit.

A

2.

Hold the OPEN knob up to open the CD door.

 

 

 

Place a disc in the centre with the label side

 

 

 

up and then close the CD door gently.

 

 

3.Press the FUNCTION button to CD mode.

” appears and “- - blinks on the display. Then the total track no. is shown on the display.

4.Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing.

Adjust the volume levels.

To Pause Playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again.

To Stop Playback

Press the BAND/ STOP button.

Skipping to Another Track

Press either the or button according to the desired direction. Press the button to skip to the start of the current track or skip to previous tracks. Press the button to skip to the beginning of the

next track.

Locating a Particular Point on a Track

Keep either the or button pressed during playback, according to the desired direction, and release at the desired point.

repeat playback

Repeat Current Track

Press the MEM.UP/ button until “ ” blinks on the display. The current track will be played repeatedly.

Repeat the Entire CD

Press the MEM.UP/ button until“ ”stops blinking and remains on. All tracks will be played repeatedly.

Cancel Playback Mode

Press the MEM.UP/ button until repeat indicator disappears.

RANDOM playback

All tracks on the disc can be played in random order (Using the remote control only).

Random Playback

Press the RANDOM button on the remote control and “ ” will be shown on the display.

All tracks will be played randomly. After all tracks have played, the unit will stop automatically.

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CD PLAYBACK

Cancel Random Playback

Press the RANDOM button on the remote control again during

RANDOM playback to return to normal playback.

Programmable CD Playback

A program of up to 20 tracks can be set to play in a preset order.

1.In CD stop mode, press the PROG/MEM/

button and “MEM” & “- - will blink on the

display.

2. Press the or button to select the desired track then press the PROG/MEM/ button to store the track in memory.

3.To add additional tracks, repeat step 2 (up to 20 tracks).

4.To start playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

To check the program

Press the BAND/ STOP button and the or button. Each time the button is pressed, the track number appears on the display.

To change the programmed tracks during program playback

Press the BAND/ STOP button and press the PROG/MEM/ button repeatedly to search the program number, then press either the or button to select the desired track. Press the PROG/ MEM/ button again to register the newly selected track into program.

To erase the whole program, do one of the following

Press the FUNCTION button to change to radio/iPod/AUX mode.

Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off the unit.

To open the CD door.

LISTENING TO YOUR IPOD

Compatible iPod Types

iPod nano (1st generation) 1GB, 2GB, 4GB

iPod nano (2nd generation) 2GB, 4GB, 8GB

iPod nano 3rd generation (video) 4GB, 8GB

iPod 5th generation (video) 30GB, 60GB, 80GB

iPod classic 80GB, 160GB

iPod touch 8GB, 16GB, 32GB

Note: Also supports iPhone when iPhone is set to “airplane mode”.

Installing the iPod Dock Adapter

1.Before connecting your iPod, you need to install the appropriate iPod Dock Adapter (supplied with the iPod or sold separately) in the dock of the unit.

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LISTENING TO YOUR IPOD

2.Open the iPod docking door.

a.Gently push the iPod docking door and the dock is ejected softly.

b.Use your finger to pull it out.

iPod Dock

Adapter (not included)

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3.Insert your iPod Dock Adapter into the dock until it sits firmly in place.

Removing the iPod Dock Adapter

1. Remove the iPod Dock Adapter as illustrated in the

figure to the right.

2. Replace it with another one you need.

Inserting Your iPod

1. Ensure the appropriate iPod Docking Adapter is

installed.

2. Insert your iPod into the connector in the dock.

3. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on the unit.

4.Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until the indicator “iPod” appears on the display.

5.Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing.

Notes:

• The iPod will charge automatically (until fully

charged) once it is docked in the cradle.

After use, use your finger to push the iPod dock back.

To prevent interference to AM radio signals, please switch off the iPod while listening to AM Radio.

Pausing Playback

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button.

To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again.

Skipping to a Another Track

Press either the or button according to the desired direction.

Press the button to skip to the beginning of the current track or previous track. Press the button to skip to the beginning of the next track.

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LISTENING TO YOUR IPOD

Locating a Particular Point on a Track

Keep either the or button pressed during playback, according to the desired direction, and release at the desired point.

Repeat Playback

Repeat lets you play songs repeatedly (a single repeat or all songs repeat).

Press the MEM.UP/ button on the remote control. The repeat indicator appears on the iPod screen.

To cancel repeat playback, press the MEM.UP/ button until the repeat indicator disappears.

Note: Please refer to the owner’s manual that was included with your iPod for more details.

Random Playback

Random plays songs/albums from your iPod in a random order.

1.Press the RANDOM button on the remote control once and the random indicator appears on the iPod screen. All songs will be played without sequence.

2.Press the RANDOM button on the remote control twice and the random indicator appears on the iPod screen. All songs of this

albums will be played without sequence.

To cancel shuffle playback, press the RANDOM button until the shuffle indicator disappears.

Note: Please refer to the owner’s manual that was included with your iPod for more details.

PRESET EQ

This system supports a variety of equalizers and sound effects.

During playback, press the PRESET EQ button to select a desired music mode. Each time the PRESET EQ button is pressed, the music mode will be changed to the next one as follows:

-> (ROCK) -> -> (CLASSIC)

AUX IN CONNECTION

Connecting to AUX IN for other sound sources

You can connect audio devices such as your iPod, CD players or MP3 players to the unit via the AUX IN jack. To do this, connect an audio cable from the line out or headphone out jack of the other audio device to the AUX IN jack on the unit’s front panel.

Listening to the Connected Device

1.Press the FUNCTION button to AUX IN mode and “AUX”is shown on the display.

2.Turn on the audio device you’ve attached to the AUX IN jack.

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TIMER SETTING

The timer function will turn the unit on at a preset time.

To Set Timer

1.In standby mode, press and hold the TIMER button on the remote control until the TIMER indicator blinks.

2.Press and hold the PROG/MEM/ button until the hour digits blink.

3.Tap the or button to adjust the desired hours then tap the PROG/MEM/ button once to confirm. The minute digits will begin to blink.

4.Tap the or button to adjust the desired minutes then tap the PROG/MEM/ button once to confirm.

5.Press the FUNCTION button to select the timer mode (RADIO, CD or

iPod). The “ ”, “ iPod ” or “ ” icon will be shown on the display.

6.Press the - VOLUME + buttons to adjust the volume levels.

7.Press the PROG/MEM/ button to confirm. Thetimer indicator will stop blinking and remain on.

8.The unit will wake up to“RADIO”, “ iPod”or“CD” when the timer reaches the preset time.

Note: If timer is set for FM/AM tuner, it will wake up to the last station you tuned in.

To Cancel Timer

Press and hold the TIMER button on the remote control until the

TIMER indicator goes out.

SLEEP TIMER SETTING

The sleep timer automatically turns the unit off after a certain time.

1.While the unit is on, press the SLEEP button and “00 ” appears on the display.

2.Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the desired sleep time as below:

3.After setting a desired sleep time, the “ ” icon will appear.

4.The unit will automatically turn off once it counts down the sleep time.

To clear the preset sleep time press the SLEEP button until “00

appears. The “ ” icon disappears.

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DISPLAY FUNCTION

CD mode

1.During playback, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to shuffle between the CD playback mode and the current time.

2.When stopped, press the DISPLAY button to shuffle between the total number of CD tracks and the current time.

Radio Mode

Press the DISPLAY button to shuffle between the current radio station and the current time.

Note: In iPod/AUX mode, the current time is always shown on the display.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problems

Solutions

CD

 

 

System does not

Make sure AC adapter is secure in the outlet, and

turn on

 

outlet has power.

 

Make sure you’ve selected CD mode.

Disc in place but

Make sure disc label is facing front.

unit won’t play

Make sure disc is clean.

 

Pause mode is activated.

 

Disc may be damaged or dirty; check disc.

Disc skips

Make sure the unit is on a secure spot. Vibration

 

 

or jarring can cause the disc to skip.

RADIO

 

 

Poor FM

Make sure FM antenna wire is fully extended.

reception

Electrical interference in your home can cause

 

 

poor reception. Move the unit away from them

 

 

(especially those with motors and transformers).

Poor AM

Rotate the unit horizontally.

reception

 

 

iPod

 

 

iPod does not

Remove your iPod from the dock and check for

dock properly or

 

obstruction on the connectors in the dock and

does not install

 

on your iPod.

properly.

 

 

iPod does not

Make sure that your iPod is working properly

respond to the

 

before docking into the unit. Please refer to your

speaker system.

 

iPod manual for details.

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

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MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Unit

Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.

Cleaning the CD

If the CD skips or will not play, the disc may need to be cleaned.

Before playing, wipe the disc from the center outwards with a cleaning cloth. After playing, store the disc in its case.

Handling the disc

Only touch the CD on the edge to avoid finger prints on its surface. Do not stick paper or tape nor write anything on the surface.

LIMITED WARRANTY

AVC MULTIMEDIA ("AVC") makes the following limited warranty. These limited warranties extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial user 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 effective 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 United States, you must first call our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506- 5746 or 1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box below. The deternination 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 defective 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

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.

Your Responsibility

(1)You must retain your bill of sale to provide proof of purchase.

(2)These warranties are effective 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 modified without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Out of Warranty

In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer Support Center at 1-800-506-5746,1-877-252-6873or www.RCAav.com

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 the product to our Product Returns Center.

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness 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.

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 specific 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 contact our web site at www.RCAav.com

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 SUPPORT, SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT

www. RCAav.com

Need More Help?

Please visit online help at http://www.1800customersupport.com/RCA

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Contents Volume Adjustment Safety PrecautionsRemote Control Clock SettingSleep Timer Setting Preset EQTimer Setting Troubleshooting Guide

RS2128i specifications

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