v1.0 (EN/E)
FCC information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
user manual manual de usuario
RCD045
EN/E
It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.
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 unde- sired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- ment 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 deter- 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:
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to oper- ate the equipment.
For your records
In the event that service should be required, you may need the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase and the serial number:
Model No.:
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase: Serial No.:
Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.
•Before using the product, please follow and adhere to all warnings, safety and operating instructions located on the product and in the 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 flow 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 fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
•Route power cord to prevent it from being pinched, or walked on, or melted by a hot stove or radiator.
•To clean cabinet, unplug AC power cord, then use a soft cloth damp- ened only with water.
•Do not place lighted candles, ciga- rettes, cigars, etc. on the product.
•Unplug AC power cord from outlet during a lightning storm or when product is left unused for a long pe- riod of time to prevent damage due to lightning or power line surges.
•Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids do not spill into the product.
•Never add accessories that the product has not been designed to accommodate.
•Use only the manufacturer’s ap- proved mounting instructions and hardware when installing product.
•Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product does not contain customer serviceable compo- nents.
•Do not handle the unit or power cord when your hands are wet or damp
•Carts and Stands —
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•An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
•Damage Requiring Service
A.The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or
C.The product has been exposed to rain; or
D.The product does not appear
to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The product has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.
•When service or repairs are com- pleted, ask the service technician to perform the safety check described in the service manual and to confirm that replacement parts have the same safety characteristics as the original parts.
•Overloading - Do not overload the wall outlets, extension cords or inte- gral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
•IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON BATTERIES, adhere to the follow- ing precautions:
A.Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all batteries are not replaced at the same time.
B.Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if disposed of in fire or
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.
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•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.
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. |
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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 modifications without prior notice. The English version serves as the final 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.
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. Although this product incorporates a laser
•Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
•Do not touch the
•Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.
•The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation opening with items, such as newspaper, table- cloths, curtains, etc.
•The rating plate is located at the bottom cabinet of apparatus.
Headset Safety
To use a headset safely, please keep the following in mind:
•Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.
•If you experience ringing in your ears, turn down the vol- ume or stop using the headset.
•Do not use a headset while driving a motorized vehicle or riding a bike. It may cause a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
•Even if your headset is an
Before you begin
AC power
Plug the power supply cord into the AC power jack on the back of the unit, and into an AC power supply outlet that accepts the plug supplied with your unit.
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY: 120V~60Hz
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 will not go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.
Power is fed to the unit even when it is not functioning. To cut the power supply off, the power cable must be unplugged.
Battery power
You can insert 6
•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
Note that the AC line cord must be unplugged from the jack on the back of the unit to operate on batteries.
General controls
Top view
FM antenna
Carrying handle
BAND AM/FM – Selects AM or FM band. TUNING – Selects radio frequency.
/ CD / RADIO / OFF – Selects operation mode. To switch off the unit, select OFF.
PROG. – Enters CD program mode. MODE – Selects playback modes. BASS – Turns bass boost on and off. VOL. – Adjusts volume.
PUSH TO OPEN - Push to open the mp3 device storage compartment door. Push the door to close it.
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.
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.
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.
Extend or reposition the antenna for better FM reception. Rotate the
unit for better AM reception.
mp3 input
Selecting mp3 Input
Slide the selection switch to 
position. An mp3 player icon shows on the display.
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.
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.
CD playback
Selecting CD mode
Slide the selection switch to CD position.
Loading music
1.Press the PUSH TO OPEN button on the unit front to slide disc tray out.
2.Place a disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up and then push the disc tray back in.
Playing and pausing
1.In stop mode, press 
to begin playback.
•The 
icon is displayed.
2. During playback, press 
to pause playback. Press again to resume.
•The 
icon flashes in pause mode.
Skipping and searching
1.Press 
or 
to skip to the previous or next track respec- tively.
2.Press and hold 
or 
to search quickly current track backward or forward respec- tively.
Stoping playback
Press 
to stop playback.
Playback mode
In CD mode, press MODE repeatedly to select among the following playback modes with icons show on the display :
•REPEAT (flashes) - Repeats current track.
•REPEAT - Repeats all tracks.
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- Random playback.
•No icon - Normal playback.
Creating programs
•The unit can program up to 20 normal audio CD tracks.
•In program mode,
RANDOM playback cannot be selected.
1.In CD stop mode, press PROG. to enter program mode.
The PROGRAM icon flashes on the display. “P01” (first pro- gram position) shows briefly on the display followed by “00” flashing.
2.Press 
or 
to select the track to be stored.
3.Press PROG. to store the selected track.
4.Repeat step 2 and 3 to continue programming.
5.Press 
in program mode to start program playback.
Displaying and editing programs
•In CD stop mode, press PROG. repeatedly to recall and display program. Program position shows first, followed by track number.
•While track number is dis- played, press 
or 
to edit track number. Press PROG. to store newly selected track.
Deleting programs
Press 
in CD stop mode to delete all the stored tracks.
•Opening the CD compartment door or switching mode will delete all the stored tracks.
•The unit remains in program mode once programming track is done.
Troubleshooting tips
System doesn’t turn on
•Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in
•Check the outlet by plugging in another device
No sound
•Adjust volume setting
•Make sure you’ve selected the correct function
Poor radio reception
•Adjust the antenna for better reception
•Try turning off electrical ap- pliances near the unit, such as hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights
CD doesn’t play
•Make sure you’ve put a CD in the tray
•Make sure the CD’s label is fac- ing up
•Try another CD
•Make sure that Pause mode is not activated
•Make sure CD function is selected
CD sound skips
•Clean the CD (as explained in
“Maintenance”)
•Check CD for warping, scratches, or other damage
No sound in 
mode
•Ensure volume of the mp3 player is turned up
ESD Remark:
In case of misfunction due to electrostatic discharge just reset the product (disconnect and reconnect of the power source may be required) to resume normal operation.
More information
Cleaning the exterior
•Disconnect the system from
AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft dust cloth
•Clean the exterior with a soft clean cloth or slightly moist- ened chamois leather. DO NOT use solvents as it may cause damage to the unit.
Handling CDs
•Do not touch the signal sur- faces. Hold CDs by the edges, or by one edge and the hole.
•Do not affix labels or adhesive 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.
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.
Maintenance
CD lens Care | Technical specifications |
• When your CD lens gets dirty | Power supply: 120V~60Hz |
it can also cause the system to | Dimensions (H x W x D mm): |
output poor sound quality. To | Unit size - 153 x 335 x 236 |
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 |
For instructions on cleaning | bottom of the set. |
the CD lens, refer to the ones |
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accompanying the lens cleaner. |
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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 eective 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
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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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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1)You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.
2)These warranties are eective 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 modied without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.
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