RCA RI500 user manual Ri500, Before you begin, General controls, Display, Sound controls, IPod

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

THE EXCLAMATION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE POINT WITHIN THE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, TRIANGLE IS A

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR WARNING SIGN

BACK). NO USER-ALERTING YOU OF SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. IMPORTANT

REFER SERVICING TO INSTRUCTIONS

QUALIFIED SERVICEACCOMPANYING

PERSONNEL.THE PRODUCT.

v1.1 (EN/E)

user manual manual de usuario

Ri500

ROCK-

JAZZ-

POP-

CLASS.

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.

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 FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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

•Reorient or relocate the 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.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate 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.:

		PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Some of the following information		the provided plug does not	plug is damaged, liquid has	the cabinet. This product
may not apply to your particular		fit into your outlet, consult an	been spilled or objects have	does not contain customer
product; however, as with any		electrician for replacement of	fallen into the apparatus, the	serviceable components.
electronic product, precautions		the obsolete outlet.	apparatus has been exposed	• The AC main power adaptor
should be observed during		• Protect the power cord	to rain or moisture, does not	is considered as the main
handling and use.		from being walked on or	operate normally, or has been	disconnect device.
•	Read these instructions.	pinched particularly at plugs,	dropped.	• IF YOUR PRODUCT
•	Keep these instructions.	convenience receptacles, and	• ADDITIONAL SAFETY	OPERATES ON BATTERIES,
•	Heed all warnings.	the point where they exit	INFORMATION	adhere to the following
•	Follow all instructions.	from the apparatus.	• Apparatus shall not be	precautions:
• Do not use this apparatus		• Only use attachments/	exposed to dripping or	A. Any battery may leak
	near water.	accessories specified by the	splashing and no objects	electrolyte if mixed with
• Clean only with dry cloth.		manufacturer.	filled with liquids, such as	a different battery type, if
• Do not block any ventilation		• Use only with the	vases, shall be placed on the	inserted incorrectly, or if all
	openings. Install in accordance	cart, stand, tripod,	apparatus.	batteries are not replaced at
	with the manufacturer’s	bracket, or table	• Always leave sufficient space	the same time.
	instructions.	specified by the	around the product for	B. Any battery may leak
• Do not install near any heat		manufacturer, or sold with	ventilation. Do not place	electrolyte or explode if
	sources such as radiators,	the apparatus. When a cart	product in or on a bed, rug,	disposed of in fire or an
	heat registers, stoves, or	is used, use caution when	in a bookcase or cabinet that	attempt is made to charge a
	other apparatus (including	moving the cart/apparatus	may prevent air flow through	battery not intended to be
	amplifiers) that produce heat.	combination to avoid injury	vent openings.	recharged.
• Do not defeat the safety		from tip-over.	• Do not place lighted candles,	C. Discard leaky batteries
	purpose of the polarized	• Unplug this apparatus during	cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the	immediately. Leaking batteries
	or grounding-type plug. A	lightning storms or when	product.	can cause skin burns or
	polarized plug has two blades	unused for long periods of	• Connect power cord only to	other personal injury. When
	with one wider than the	time.	AC power source as marked	discarding batteries, be sure
	other. A grounding type plug	• Refer all servicing to qualified	on the product.	to dispose of them in the
	has two blades and a third	service personnel. Servicing is	• Care should be taken so that	proper manner, according to
	grounding prong. The wide	required when the apparatus	objects do not fall into the	your state/provincial and local
	blade or the third prong is	has been damaged in any way,	product.	regulations.
	provided for your safety. If	such as power-supply cord or	• Do not attempt to disassemble

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 included in this user manual.

Technical Information

Product: Speaker/Radio for use with iPod

Brand: RCA

Model: Ri500

Unit size: 300x167.3x160mm

Weight: 1.43KG

Electrical Consumption

External AC adaptor: 12V 1.5A

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

The AC/DC Adaptor supplied with this product is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Warning: The AC/DC Adaptor is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended used. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the AC/DC Adaptor should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Before you begin

Precautions	Box contents
• Minimum distances around	•	one main unit
the apparatus for sufficient	•	one remote control
ventilation.	•	eight iPod adapters
	• one AC/DC power adapter
	•	one user manual

	Plugging in for power
	Insert the connector of the AC/DC
	adpater to the power jack at the
	back of the unit. Connect the
	power plug of the adapter to a
	suitable power outlet.
	External AC/DC adapter input
• The ventilation should not	Power supply: 100-240VAC 0.7A
	50/60Hz
be impeded by covering the
ventilation opening with	Note:
items, such as newspaper,
	Power is fed to the unit even
table-cloths, curtains, etc.
	when it is not functioning. To cut
• The rating plate is located
	the power supply off, the power
at the bottom cabinet of
	cable must be unplugged.
apparatus.

General controls
	Front view				Remote control
ROCK-	– To switch on or off the unit.				AM/FM – To turn on the unit
JAZZ-	SOURCE – To select among AM
POP-					from power off and select the
CLASS.
		AM/FM	ON/OFF	iPod/AUX
	radio, FM radio, iPod and AUX				radio band. To select the radio
	modes.				from other modes.
	MODE – To recall preset radio		VOL+		ON/OFF – To switch on or off the
	stations in radio mode. To select	SKIP–/MEM–-		SKIP+/MEM+	unit.
	the repeat and shuffle mode				iPod/AUX – To turn on the unit
	during iPod playback.				from power off. To select iPod or
	– To select radio frequencies		VOL–-		AUX mode from other modes.
	(radio mode) or files on the				VOL+/VOL– – To adjust the volume
Front view
	iPod. Press and hold during iPod				level.
	playback to search forward or	PROG/	RECALL/ MUTE	EQ	SKIP–/MEM– or SKIP+/MEM+ –
		SHUFFLE REPEAT
	backward quickly.				To select radio frequencies (radio
	PUSH – Universal dock for iPod®.				mode) or files on the iPod. Press
	Push to close or open.				and hold during iPod playback
	Top view				to search forward or backward
					quickly.
	EQ – To select an equalizer sound				PROG/SHUFFLE – To store radio
	mode.				stations as presets. To select
	VOLUME +/– – To adjust the				the shuffle mode during iPod
Top view	volume level.				playback.
		Insert 2 AAA			RECALL/REPEAT – To recall preset
	Back view				radio stations in radio mode. To
		batteries (batteries
					select the repeat mode during
	AUX IN – To connect with external	not included) in the
					iPod playback.
	device with an audio cable (not	remote control before use.
					MUTE – To mute or restore sound
	provided).
					output.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

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

Display

Function modes	Stereo sound (radio)
			EQ modes
			Radio frequency units
Radio frequencies or volume level
Sound controls
Volume control		Muting
Press VOLUME+/– on the main		1.	Press MUTE on the remote
unit or the remote control for			control to mute sound output.
the volume control. The selected		•	The display flashes while the
volume level will show briefly on			sound output is muted.
the display.		2.	Press MUTE or VOLUME+/– to
			restore the sound output.

EQ

Press EQ on either the main unit or the remote control to select among rock, jazz, pop, classic and EQ off modes. The selected EQ mode will show on the display.

iPod

Basic playback

1.Push the universal dock for iPod at the front of the unit to open it.

2.Eight adapters are supplied. Check the table on the right and use the appropriate adapter for your iPod.

3.Place the adapter and then your iPod on the universal dock for iPod.

4.Press SOURCE or iPod/AUX to select the iPod mode.

•Playback from the iPod starts automatically.

•The blue indicator on the dock lights in iPod mode with your iPod connected.

•Blue indicator blinks if there is

no iPod connected.

5.Press on the main unit or SKIP–/MEM–or SKIP+/MEM+ on the remote control to skip to the previous or next file.

Press and hold , SKIP– /MEM–or SKIP+/MEM+ to search backward or forward quickly during playback.

6.Other playback controls such as pause and menu navigation should be operated on the iPod.

Adapters

iPod with video 30GB

U2 iPod with video 30GB iPod classic 80GB

iPod with video 60GB iPod classic 160GB

For the latest iPod models, please use the adapter provided with your iPod.

		DC 12V – To connect with the					EQ – To select an equalizer sound
		AC/DC power adapter for power
							mode.
		supply.
Back view
			Radio
Made for:		Repeat playback	Press SOURCE or AM/FM to select				4. Press PROG/SHUFFLE on the
• iPod with video (30GB, 60GB,		During playback, press MODE on	the radio mode.				remote control to store the
80GB) 5th generation		the main unit or RECALL/REPEAT	Selecting radio band				radio station at the selected
• iPod photo (20GB U2 Special		on the remote control to select a					preset location.
Edition, 30GB U2 Special		repeat playback mode (repeat 1 or	Press SOURCE or AM/FM to select				Recalling preset stations
Edition, 40GB, 60GB) 4th		repeat all).	a radio band.
generation							Press MODE on the main unit or
• iPod (20GB, 20GB U2		To cancel repeat playback, repeat	Tuning frequencies
							RECALL/REPEAT on the remote
Special Edition, 40GB) 4th
		the step above until no repeat	•	Press	on the main unit or		control to select a desired preset
generation		mode is selected.					station.
				SKIP–/MEM– /SKIP+/MEM+
• iPod nano (2GB, 4GB) 1st
				on the remote control to
generation		Shuffle playback
				select frequencies.
• iPod mini (4GB, 6GB) 1st &		During playback, press and hold
			•	Press and hold either button
2nd generations
		MODE on the main unit or press		briefly and then release to
• iPod touch (8GB, 16GB)
		PROG/SHUFFLE on the remote		start automatic search for the
• iPod classic (80GB, 160GB)
		control to select the shuffle		next available station.
		playback mode.
		To cancel shuffle playback, repeat	Storing frequencies
			1.	Tune to a radio station (refer
		the step above until no shuffle
				to the above instructions).
You may charge the		mode is selected.
			2. Press and hold PROG/SHUFFLE
battery of your iPod		Disconnecting the iPod		on the remote control.
through the universal			•	“P01” blinks on the display.
dock for iPod while the	unit	1. Remove the iPod from the	3.	Select a desired preset
is turned off (standby mode)		universal dock and close the		location by pressing		on
or in the iPod mode. The blue		dock.		the main unit or SKIP–/MEM–
indicator on the dock lights		2. Press SOURCE, AM/FM or		or SKIP+/MEM+ on the
in iPod or standby mode with		iPod/AUX to select another		remote control.
your iPod connected. Charging		function, or press ON/OFF to	•	There are 20 preset locations
control should be operated on		turn off the unit.		for FM and 20 preset locations
the iPod.				for AM on this unit.

Auxiliary input

1.	Connect the auxiliary device	main unit or VOL+/– on the
	to the AUX IN jack with an	remote control.
	audio cable (not provided).	• Do not turn the volume of
2.	Press SOURCE or iPod/AUX to	the auxiliary device too high
	select the AUX mode.	as this may affect the sound
3.	Start playback from the	quality.
	auxiliary device.	• For other playback operations,
4.	Adjust the auxiliary device to	control them on your auxiliary
	mid-range volume and adjust	device.
	the the master volume by
	pressing VOLUME+/– on the

More information

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.

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 moistened chamois leather. DO NOT use solvents as it may cause damage to the unit.

Limited Warranty
AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This	LIMITED WARRANTY
limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited
to non-commercial use of the product.	Your Responsibility
One Year Parts & Labor Warranty	1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of
	purchase.
AVC products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free
	2) These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and
from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from
	operated in the U.S.A. or Canada.
the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this
	3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do
warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and
	not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded,
products, at AVC’s sole discretion.
	or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper
During a period of one year from the effective warranty date, AVC will	operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided
provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its	with the product, or to product which has been altered or modified
	without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which

More information

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 battery immediately. They may cause skin burns or other personal injury.

•Please help to protect the environment by recycling or disposing of batteries according to federal, state, and local regulations.

Poor radio reception

•Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights.

iPod does not start play

•Make sure the iPod is properly connected to the universal dock for iPod.

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.

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 discrepancies arise in other languages.

designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the Untied States,	have had the serial number removed or changed.
you must first 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.	Out of Warranty
The determination of service will be made by AVC Customer Support.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR	In the event your product requires repair after the limited
AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements for defective
parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service	warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer
Center for one year from the effective warranty date. Such replacement	Support Center at 1-866-444-5746, 1-800-252-6123 or
parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the	www.1800customersupport.com/RCA
date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship	Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9am–5pm,
the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is
	Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern time.
contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is responsible for all
	Important:
transportation charges to the service facility.
	You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance
Packaging and Shipping Instruction	relative to the return of product to our Product Returns Center.
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

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 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

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

Note

IMPORTER

AVC Multimedia,

170 Esna Park, Unit 6, Markham, Ontario L3R 1E3 Canada

© 2008 AVC Multimedia

http: //www.1800customersupport.com/RCA

http: //www.rcaaudiovideo.com