GME RC900 Instruction Manual

CD/MP3 Player AM/FM Radio

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

PA GE 2 I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L R C9 00 S E RI ES R C9 00 S E RI ES I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L PA GE 3

RC900

4x45
Watts

D-DN

RESET

CON TENT S

Congratulations on your purchase of the GME RC900
CD/MP3 Player/ AM FM Radio, arguably the finest audio
product available today. Your RC900 has been designed
with the music buff in mind. By way of a host of features
never before found in a in vehicle stereo system, the RC900
offers music enthusiasts the same level of audio quality
normally reserved for high end home systems.

The RC900 series has been developed utilising the very
latest in digital electronic technology combined with the
design expertise gained by GME engineers over several
decades of product development. The RC900 has all
the attributes expected from a superior stereo system,

furthermore, inclusions of SD and USB inputs and iPod®
compatibility, will ensure the RC900 is destined to become
the standard by which all in vehicle stereo systems are
measured.

Please read this instruction booklet carefully, drop in your
favourite music selection, sit back and enjoy the
sounds that cannot fail to impress even the most
critical audiophile.

GME STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU KEEP THIS MANUAL

IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CONTROL LOCATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Handling Compact Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Moisture /Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the RC900 into a DIN sized recess . . 4

Electrical Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

General Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

CD/MP3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

MP3 MUSIC SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

CONFIGURATION MENU TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

AUXILIARY INPUTS & OUTPUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front Panel Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting an iPod*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Rear Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

RC900 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STANDARD C OMMUNICATIONS

CONTRACT WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS . . . . . 14

IN TROD UCTION

FE ATURES

•

MP3 via CD/USB/SD card and auxiliary input

•

4 x 45 watt power output

•

Backlit LCD screen

•

iPod* connectivity via optional

interconnect cable

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

The RC900 is supplied with the following
standard accessories:

•

Main unit

•

Remote control

•

DC/speaker cable harness

•

Din mounting kit

•

Instruction manual

Please immediately contact your point of purchase
if any of these components are missing.

ACC ESSO RIES SUP PLIE D

CON TROL LOCATIO NS

8

10

6

12

21

3

13

4

7

2

9

11

1

5

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

1

Power On/Of f

2

Volume Control

3

Select

4

Loudness

5

Mute

6

Clock/ Time Selector

7

Mode Switch

8

LOC/DX Selec tor

9

Stereo/Mono

10

Band Selector

11

Tuning/Selec ting Tracks

12

Eject

13

Auto Music Search

14

Scan

15

LCD Display

16

CD Slot

17

Auxiliary Input

18

USB Input

19

Preset mem ory Keys and

CD/MP3 functions.

20

SD Card Input

21

Reset Button

PA GE 4 I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L R C9 00 S E RI ES R C9 00 S E RI ES I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L PA GE 5

6. Insert the RC900 in the Mounting Frame.

7. Attach the support strap provided to the rear of the
RC900 and fastened strap to dash framework or
added support.

8. Reattach the front panel surround.

ELECTRICAL WIRING

DC Connections

Caution:

The RC900 is designed for vehicles with a 12 volt

negative ground electrical system only!

Referring to the wiring diagram on this page:

1. Connect the YELLOW wire directly to the positive
terminal of the vehicle’s battery, or to a point that has
+12 Volts available at all times. This lead maintains
the memories within the RC900 and is the main power
source for the unit.

2. Connect the RED wire to the vehicle’s +12 V supply
via an appropriate isolating switch or circuit breaker.
This lead enables the radio to be switched ON and OFF.
Alternatively, this wire can be connected directly to the
battery’s positive terminal and the RC900 switched ON
and OFF using it’s own controls.

3.

Connect the BLACK wire to the battery’s negative

terminal

or to the common negative bus in the electrical system.

NOTE: The blue wire on the wiring loom supplies 12 volts

when the RC900 is switched on and can be used to turn on
an external device, like the GME GA9800 amplifier.

Speaker Connections

When connecting the speakers, observe the correct polarity as
shown in the diagram above right. Incorrect polarity will result in a
reduction of bass response and stereo effect. The use of speakers
with an impedance of less that 4 Ohms is not recommended, as
they will cause excessive loading of the RC900’s output circuit
and may result in the radio overheating.

CAUTION: The RC900 is a four-speaker system that

requires 2 separate wires for each speaker.

A range of GME speakers is available from your local
GME retailer.

Connect all four speakers as shown in the diagram above.
Adjust the Fader control for the required front/rear balance.

IN STALL ATION

PRECAUTIONS

If you are connecting your RC900 for the first time or
have just reconnected your vehicle battery and you are
experiencing problems with the unit’s operation, we
suggest you try resetting the unit. The reset button is
located on the front panel below the volume control. Gently
press the reset button with a paper clip or similar object.
The preset station memories and clock time are retained
only while the yellow ‘Memory’ lead is connected to a
continuous + 12 V DC supply (see Electrical Wiring section).
If the battery is disconnected or switched off at the master
switch, or the unit is removed from the vehicle, the station
memories will be lost and the clock will need to be reset.

HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

•

Handle the CD by it’s edge, avoid touching the

disc surface.

•

Store your CDs away from direct sunlight or heat

sources. Keeping the CD in it’s original case will help to
keepit flat.

•

Clean the CD with a soft cloth from the centre to the

outer edge, (see diagram) rather than in a ci lar
motion. Do not use solvents.

MOISTURE /CONDENSATION

Your RC900 uses optical laser technology. Occasionally
damp or humid conditions may cause condensation to
appear on the lenses inside the unit. Should this occur, the
unit might not operate correctly. Simply eject the CD and
leave the unit turned on for a while until the
moisture evaporates.

LOCATION

GME recommends that the unit should be mounted in a
position that is free from direct sunlight and
excessive vibration.

INSTALLING RC900 INTO A DIN SIZED RECESS

The RC900 is designed to be installed with the mounting
accessories provided.

1. Remove the front panel surround.

2. Insert release keys between the RC900
and the DIN sized mounting frame, so that the locking
tabs on the mount frame are released. Remove the
RC900 from the mounting frame.

3. Insert the mounting frame into the DIN sized recess.

4. Bend the tabs to secure the frame in the recess.

Screw

Strap

Screw

BLUE
AUTO ANTENNA
12 V+ OUT

NOTE: The RC900 should not be mounted at angles

greater than 30° above or below the horizontal.

PA GE 6 I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L R C9 00 S E RI ES R C9 00 S E RI ES I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L PA GE 7

If you wish to connect only two speakers, connect these to
the Rear speaker wires. The remaining speaker wires should
be insulated to ensure they cannot short circuit together or
to the vehicle’s 12 volt or negative electrical Bus. If using only
two speakers, adjust the Fader control to the rear speakers.

Antenna

Connections

Connect an AM/FM antenna to the antenna socket
extending from the rear of the RC900. For information on a
suitable antenna, contact your nearest GME branch or
marine retailer.

iPod® Connectivity

The RC900 has a white lead which, when connected with
an LEO23 (optional 1.1 meter lead), enables an iPod® to
be connected directly to the stereo. Limited functions of the
iPod® can be accessed via the RC900, including the
selection of albums and songs. Access to displaying the
iPod® library on the RC900 is not available however the
iPod library and all functions can be viewed on the iPod.

Reset Button

When the installation is complete, press the Reset button
using a paper clip or similar object (see PRECAUTIONS on
page 5). This will ensure the RC900 is ready to operate for
the first time. If at any time the controls do not seem to

work (after replacing the vehicle’s battery for example),
press the Reset button to reset the microcomputer inside
the RC900.

FUSE REPLACEMENT

If any of the fuses blow, replace them with a standard
30 mm 3 AG type of the same rating. If the fuse blows a
second time contact your retailer.

The following fuse ratings are used:

- Yellow ‘Memory’ lead: 15 Amp.

- Red ‘Ignition Switch ACC’ lead: 0.5 Amp.

OP ERAT ION

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

1

Power ON/OFF

To turn the RC900 ON, press the Power Button. The unit
will resume the mode and settings that were selected when
last turned OFF.

To turn the RC900 OFF, press the Power button again.
Note that when the RC900 is turned OFF the clock is
displayed without the backlight.

Backlighting

Briefly press the Power button to change the brightness
of the back lighting. There are three levels of backlighting
available.

2 3

Audio Controls

The Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance and Fader controls are
selected electronically. The default setting is the
Volume Control.

To select an alternative control, press the SEL

3

button
until the desired function is displayed on the LCD. Each
press cycles to the next function in sequence. Adjust
the selected control function using the volume knob 2.

FRONT AUDIO

OUT

BLACK

Lch WHITE

Rch RED

Lch WHITE

Rch RED

Ipod

GREY

WHITE

REAR AUDIO

OUT

4

Loudness

Pressing the LOU button will provide a low frequency (bass
lift) boost to the audio output. To indicate the selection
‘LOUD’ will be illuminated on the LCD. Pressing the LOU
button again will de-select the loudness function.

5

Mute

Pressing the MUT button will temporarily silence the audio
output. ‘MUTE ON’ is displayed on the LCD to indicate the
RC900 has been muted. Pressing the MUT button again
will restore the previously selected audio level.

6

Clock

To display the current time, press the

button, After 2

seconds the display will return to it’s original status.

The time is shown in the 24 hour format.

To set the clock, press and hold the

button until the
time display begins to flash. The time can then be adjusted
by rotating the Volume knob. To adjust hours, rotate
the knob clockwise, to adjust the minutes, rotate anti­clockwise.

7

Mode

Pressing the MOD button will select the RC900 operating
mode. TUNER, CD or AUX modes are sequentially selected
as MOD is pressed. If a USB memory stick or SD Card is
inserted, ‘USB’ or ‘CARD’ will also appear in the mode list.
When the RC900 is switched ON it will automatically return
to the mode it was in when switched OFF.

8

Local/Distance Control

Pressing the LOC button selects an internal attenuator
which will help to reduce the interference and distortion
often associated with very strong local radio transmissions.
For long distance receptionselect the DX option. Local or DX
is displayed momentarilly when the LOC button is pressed.

9

Stereo/Mono Selector

Pressing the ST button selects either mono or stereo
reception while in FM mode. The unit will momentarily
display ‘MONO’ or ‘STEREO’ when toggling the ST switch.
The ST flag is displayed when the RC900 is in the
stereo mode.

Selecting MONO improves reception when FM signals are
weak or noisy by disabling stereo detection.

Select STEREO for normal listening on FM radio bands, a

symbol is displayed when stereo signals are

being received.

RADIO OPERATION

Country Selection

When power is first applied, the RC900 will default to the
European frequency bands. To toggle between European
and USA band sets:

1. Press and hold the memory ‘3’ key AND press the
power key.

2. The radio will display ‘Goodbye’ and switch off.

3. Switch the radio ON again using the power key. USA

or Europe will be momentarily displayed to indicate the
selected band.

NOTE: If all power is disconnected from the RC900,

the unit defaults to European frequency bands
when reconnected.

NOTE: The differences between bands is listed in the

specifications at the rear of the manual.

10

Band Selector

To select the required radio band (MW1, MW2, FM1,
FM2 or FM3), sequentially press the BND button until the
required band is selected.

11

Tuning/Selecting Tracks

Manual Tuning

To tune the radio manually, momentarily press the

or

button to select the desired frequency. Press to tune

up or to tune down.

Automatic Tuning (Seek)

Press and hold either the

or buttons for 1 second.
The RC900 will stop seeking when a strong, clear station is
detected.

Storing of Stations in Memory

Once the desired station has been selected, press and hold
one of the six preset station memory buttons on the front
panel for 1 second. The corresponding button number will
appear on the LCD indicating that the selected station is
now programmed into the RC900 memory.

13

Auto Programming of Radio Stations (AMS)

Select the required band

Press and hold the AMS button for 1 second. The RC900
will commence searching the band for radio stations. As
each station is located it is automatically stored in the next
available preset memory location. The new stations will
replace any stations previously stored in that band.

REAR LEFT – GREEN /BLACK

REAR LEFT + GREEN

FRONT LEFT – WHI TE/BLACK

FRONT LEFT + WHI TE

REAR RIGHT – PURPL E/BLACK

REAR RIGHT + PURP LE

FRONT RIGHT – GREY /BLACK

FRONT RIGHT + GRE Y

PA GE 8 I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L R C9 00 S E RI ES R C9 00 S E RI ES I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L PA GE 9

14

Scan

In the TUNER mode, press and hold the SCAN button for 1
second. The RC900 will scan the selected radio band for all
available stations, pausing briefly at each to let you decide
whether you wish to listen to this particular station. To exit
the Scan mode, press the SCAN button again.

Manuall y Selecting the Preset Station Memories

Briefly press the desired station memory 1- 6. The RC900
will jump immediately to that station and the memory
number will appear on the LCD.

CD/MP3 OPERATION

WARNING: Do not insert CDs containing anything

other tha n standard audio or MP3 files into the
disc slot. The CD mechanism contains precision laser

components which could easily be damaged by inserting
foreign objects.

IMPORTANT: Because of the wide dynamic range offered

by CD systems, the difference in volume level between very
soft sounds and very loud sounds can be quite high. For this
reason we recommend that you avoid turning the volume
level up too loud when listening to very soft music or tracks
with no audio level otherwise a sudden change to very loud
music could damage your speakers.

Inserting the CD

Remove the CD from it’s case and insert the disc label-up
into the front panel aperture. The CD mechanism will
automatically draw the disc into the player and start
playing track 1.

12

Ejecting a CD

Press the EJECT button

to stop the CD playing and

automatically eject the disc.

11

Fast Forward/Reverse

To advance through the present track at high speed, press
and hold the

button. The elapsed playing time will be
displayed and will advance rapidly. Release the button to
continue playing at the normal speed.

To reverse through the present track at high speed, press
and hold the

button. The elapsed time on the display
will decrease rapidly. Release the button to continue playing
the present track at the normal speed.

11

Step to the Next Track

To step immediately to the next track, press the

button

once. The next selected track will begin playing, press the

button to advance to the start of successive tracks.

To step immediately to the start of the track currently being
played, press the

button once. The current track will
immediately restart. Press the button repeatedly to
locate the start of previous tracks.

11

Pause

To pause the CD, press the

button once. The disc
symbol on the LCD will stop rotating when the pause
function has been selected.

Press the

button again to resume playing the CD.

Intro-Scan

The intro-scan feature plays the first 10 seconds of each
track allowing you to identify the songs on the CD.
To select intro-scan press the INT button, the LCD will
display INT, track number and elapsed time.

Press the INT button again to return to the normal mode.

Repeat Play

To continually repeat the current track, press the RPT
button. A ‘RPT’ flag will be illuminated on the LCD when in
the repeat mode.

Press the RPT button again to return to the normal mode.

Random Play

To play tracks on the CD in a random order, press the RDM
button. A ‘RDM’ flag will be illuminated on the LCD when in
the random mode.

Press the RDM button again to return to the normal mode.

MP3 Functions

MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer 3) is a format for the compression of
audio files to approximately 8% of their original size. This
permits a large number of files to be stored on a CD-R, CD­RW, SD Card or USB memory stick.

MP3 MUSIC SEARCH

Track Search

To search for a specific track (from 1 – 999);

1. Press the A MS button once. ‘TRK SCH’ is displayed.

2. Rotate the volume knob to select the first digit (1-9) of
the required track, then wait for 2-3 seconds until the
next digit flashes. Repeat to select up to 3 digits.

3. If you need to return to the previous step, press the AMS
button.

4. Once the required track number 1 – 999 is displayed,
press the SEL button to play that track.

NOTE: If the track number you selected is higher than the

number of available tracks, the radio will briefly display the
maximum number of tracks available (e.g. MAX 125) then return
to your selected track number. Press the AMS button to step
back through the digits and reselect the correct track number.

Character Search

Use Character Search to search for a song using words in
the song title.

1. Press the A MS button twice. ‘CHAR SCH’ is displayed.

2. Rotate the volume knob to select the first letter of the
desired song in the flashing character position, then wait
for 2-3 seconds and the next character will flash.

3. Repeat to spell out up to 7 characters of a word from the
song’s title. If you need to return to the previous step,
press the AMS button.

4. When the required word is displayed, press the SEL
button. The LCD will display the total number of tracks
(e.g. TOL 3) that match the word in your search.

5. Press the >> or << buttons to view the songs that
matched your search then press the SEL button to play
the selected song.

Root Search

Root Search allows you to locate and select individual tracks
within folders.

1. Press the AMS button three times. ‘ROOT SCH’ is
displayed.

2. Press the >> or << buttons to select the required folder.
The LCD will display the folder number briefly (e.g. ‘NO.
001’) followed by the first 7 letters of the folder name
(e.g. BEATLES).

3. If you need to return to the previous step, press the
AMS button

4. With the required folder selected, press the SEL button’
to confirm. The LCD will display the total number of
tracks (e.g. TOL 10) in your selected folder.

5. Press the >> or << buttons again to select individual
songs. The LCD will display the track number briefly
(e.g. ‘NO. 001’) then will display the song name (e.g.
ELEANOR).

6. Press SEL to confirm and play the selected song.

Precautions for CD-R and CD-RW Discs

The RC900 will not play a CD that has not been finalised.
Please refer to the instruction manual of the software or the
recorder you are using to write your CDs for the
finalisation process.

To ensure a more reliable playback,

• WriteCD-RsandCD-RWsatspeedsslowerthantheir

maximum rating.

• AvoidusingCD-RWsthathavebeenwrittenmorethan

5 times.

NOTE: If a disc contains audio CD data and MP3 files, the

RC900 will only play which ever is first on the disc. If the
first track on the disc is an MP3 file, the unit will only play
the MP3 files from the disc, and will ignore all other files
and vice versa.

Precautions for MP3s

The format of the disc must be ISO9660 level 1 or 2, or
Joliet or Romeo in the expansion format.

When naming an MP3 file, ensure the file extension is ‘.MP3’

The

RC900 will not recognise a non MP3 file even if the name

extension is ‘.MP3

’

RC900

4x45
Watts

D-DN

RESET

label side up

A disc symbol is displayed on the LCD whenever
there is a CD in the player. The symbol will simulate
rotation whenever the disc is playing.

PA GE 10 I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L R C9 00 S E RI ES R C9 00 S E RI ES I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L P AG E 1 1

Configuration Menu

Press and hold the SEL key to enter the configuration menu
then briefly press the SEL key to cycle through the available
configuration options. Rotate the Volume knob to change
the selected option. Press BND to exit the menu or simply
wait a few seconds for it to time-out.

AUX ILI ARY INP UTS & O UTP UTS

To maximise the owner’s listening flexibility and pleasure
the RC900 series have several auxiliary inputs
and outputs.

FRONT PANEL INPUTS

There are standard USB and SD Card inputs located on the
front panel.

USB

The USB Input accepts USB flash memory drives loaded
with MP3 files containing up to 2000 songs.

When the USB input is in use, ‘USB’ is added to the options
on the MOD button.

Note: The USB input is not designed to be connected
to the USB port of a external MP3 player. External MP3
players should be connected to the AUX input via an audio
interface cable.

SD Card

The SD card slot accepts SD and SDHC memory cards
containing up to 2000 songs.

When the SD card slot is in use, ‘CARD’ is added to the
options on the MOD button.

Aux Input

The RC900 has a 2.5 mm stereo jack low level (1 volt
peak to peak) audio input. Owners may use this input for
external audio sources that they wish to play through the
vehicle’s stereo system.

GME offers an interface cable (LE68) for connecting
MP3 portable devices. When using this connection, it is
necessary to use the portable device functions to
control play.

To use the AUX input, press the MOD button until ‘ AUX’
is displayed.

CONNECTING AN IPOD*

The RC900 can be connected directly to an iPod via the
optional LE023 iPod interface lead. The interface lead
connects to the iPod fly lead at the rear of the RC900 and
provides a direct connection to the interface socket on the
iPod. The cable is compatible with the current iPod Nano,
Classic, Touch and iPhone models.

When an iPod is connected the RC900 displays IPOD.
Album and song selections can be made from the RC900 or
directly from the iPod itself. Any selections will be displayed
on the iPod screen.

To make individual selections from the RC900 controls
press the AMS button. ‘Menu’ is displayed on the RC900.
During this time, press the AMS button to step back
through the iPod screen menus, rotate the Volume control

There are a number of high quality GME accessories
available to enhance your entertainment experience. These
accessories are available through your local GME retailer,
should you have any difficulty in obtaining any GME
accessory, please call or email your local GME Sales Office
(within Australia and New Zealand). Contact details are
listed on the back page of this manual.

International customers should also refer to the back page
for details of your local importer or visit:
www.gme.net.au

• SPK011B and SPK012B speakers

• Comprehensive range of antennas

• Interface cable for MP3 devices

• LE023 - iPod* Connectivity lead 1.1m long

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

NOTE: From time to time GME may introduce new and

additional products to the range or discontinue existing
accessories. Details of any changes may be found at our
website: www.gme.net.au

OP TIO NAL ACCE SSOR IES

AEM2

AEM3

LE68 AUX input cable

LE023 iPod interface cable

GA9800 - GME amplifier

SPK011B

SPK012B

to highlight items on the iPod screen and press BND to
make a selection. To exit the RC900’s iPod ‘Menu’ function
press SEL or wait a few seconds and the menu will
time-out. Normal AMS, Volume and BND functions
will resume.

To select another song press

or to step forward or

back through the song list.

To select another Album press D-UP or D-DN to step
forward or back through the Album list.

The iPod battery will be charged while it is connected to the
RC900.

REAR OUTPUT

The RC900 series has front and rear, right and left channel,
low level audio output lines. Owners may use these outputs
to drive external booster amplifiers should they require
supplementary audio output power.

When a suitable external amplifier is connected the volume,
tone and balance settings may still be controlled at the RC900.

WARNING: Extreme care should be taken when

connecting any external device to your RC900 rear inputs
or outputs. GME strongly recommends that all such
installations should be carried out by a suitably qualified
technician.

Functio n Options Descript ion

Beep On I Off Enables/disables confirmation beeps on key presses

Audio Response User Set I Flat I

Classic I Rock I Pop

Selects preset audio responses for various music styles. Select ‘User Set’
if you prefer to manually adjust the audio response using the
Bass/Treble controls.

Volume Last I Default Set the volume level used when the radio is turned on. Select ‘Last’

to restore the volume to the last used setting.

Select Default to restore the volume to a present default setting.

AVOL Min | 01-46 | Max Sets the preset volume setting for the ‘Default’ option above.

iPod Baud Rate

(BPS)

38400 | 9600 Sets the Baud Rate for communicating with iPod devices. The default

is 38400 bps. If your older iPod doesn’t work with the RC900 try
selecting 9600 bps.

Clock On | Off Enables/disables the clock on the display when the RC900 is

switched off.

Clock format 24 | 12 Selects 12 hour or 24 hour clock display.

CON FIGU RATI ON MENU TAB LE

PA GE 12 I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L R C9 00 S E RI ES R C9 00 S E RI ES I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L P AG E 1 3

RC900 TRO UBL E SH OOT ING GUI DE

SYM PT OM C AU SE SOL UT IO N

No Power. Vehicles battery switch is not on. Check master switch if fitted.

One of the fuses is blown. Replace the damaged fuse with the

correct value.

Error messages displayed on LCD or
functions not operating.

Microprocessor lock up. Press Reset button.

Poor radio reception. Damaged or incorrect type of antenna. Check antenna and replace

if necessary.

CD cannot be loaded. There is already a CD in the player. Remove disc, then insert new CD.

CD is upside down. Insert correct way up.

CD is damaged or dirty. Clean or try another disc.

CD has moisture on it. Dry disc and retry.

CD reader has moisture on lens. Leave player on for an hour or so

and retry.

FM RADIO

Frequency Range: 87.5 - 108 MHz (Eu./Aust./N.Z.)

87.5 - 107.9 MHz (U.S.A.)

Frequency Step: 50 kHz (Eu./Aust./NZ)
200 kHz /USA

Intermediate Frequency: 10.7 MHz

Sensitivity (30 dB S/N): 13 dBuV (typical)

Channel Separation: 32 dB

Station Memories: 18

AM RADIO

Frequency Range: 522 - 1620 MHz (Eu./Aust./N.Z.)
530 - 1710 MHz (U.S.A.)

Frequency Step: 9 kHz (Eu./Aust./N.Z.)
10 kHz (U.S.A.)

Intermediate Frequency: 450 kHz

Sensitivity (20 dB S/N): 17 dBuV

Station Memories: 12

COMPACT DISC MECHANISM

Mechanism: Auto Loading

Signal to Noise Ratio: 58 dB

Format: 8 times oversampling

Environmental: Anti-vibration/Anti-shock

AUDIO AMPLIFIER

Audio Output: (4 channels x 45 W Peak =

180 W Peak) @ 10% THD.

Speaker Impedance: 4 Ohm

Bass Adjustment Range: +/- 10 dB

Treble Adjustment
Range: +/- 12 dB

GENERAL

DC Supply Input: 10 – 16 volts Negative Ground

Memory Back-up: External Back-up Memory Wire

Back-up Current: Approximately 16 mA

Overall Size: 232 mm (W) x 97 mm (H) x

200 mm (D) excluding heat
dissipater.

Weight: 1.55 kg - RC900,

2.6 kg - RC900.

Supply Current: 7 amps (max.)

SP ECI FIC ATION S*

*All specifications are typic al and subject to c hange without notice or obligatio n.

PA GE 14 I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L R C9 00 S E RI ES R C9 00 S E RI ES I NS TR UC T IO N MA N UA L P AG E 1 5

This warranty against defects is given by Standard
Communications Pty Ltd ACN 000 346 814 (We, us, our or
GME). Our contact details are set out in clause 2.7.

1. Consumer guarantees

1.1 Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You
are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major
failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to
have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure.

1.2 To the extent we are able, we exclude all other
conditions, warranties and obligations which would
otherwise be implied.

2. Warranty against defects

2.1 This Warranty is in addition to and does not limit,
exclude or restrict your rights under the Competition
and Consumer Act 2010 (Australia) or any other
mandatory protection laws that may apply.

2.2 We warrant our goods to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for the warranty period
(see warranty table) from the date of original sale (or
another period we agree to in writing). Subject to our
obligations under clause 1.2, we will at our option,
either repair or replace goods which we are satisfied
are defective. We warrant any replacement parts for the
remainder of the period of warranty for the goods into
which they are incorporated.

2.3 To the extent permitted by law, our sole liability for
breach of a condition, warranty or other obligation
implied by law is limited

(a) in the case of goods we supply, to any one of the

following as we decide -

(i) the replacement of the goods or the supply of

equivalent goods;

(ii) the repair of the goods;

(iii) the cost of repairing the goods or of acquiring

equivalent goods;

(b) in the case of services we supply, to any one of the

following as we decide –

(i) the supplying of the services again;

(ii) the cost of having the services supplied again.

2.4 For repairs outside the warranty period, we warrant
our repairs to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for three months from the date of the

original repair. We agree to re-repair or replace (at our
option) any materials or workmanship which we are
satisfied are defective.

2.5

We warrant that we will perform services with
reasonable care and skill and agree to investigate any
complaint regarding our services made in good faith.
If we are satisfied that the complaint is justified, and
as our sole liability to you under this warranty (to the
extent permitted at law), we agree to supply those
services again at no extra charge to you.

2.6 To make a warranty claim you must before the end of
the applicable warranty period (see warranty table),
at your own cost, return the goods you allege are
defective, provide written details of the defect, and give
us an original or copy of the sales invoice or some other
evidence showing details of the transaction.

2.7 Send your claim to: Standard Communications Pty Ltd.
Unit B, 22-24 College Street, Gladesville, NSW 2111,
Australia. Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]

2.8 If we determine that your goods are defective, we will
pay for the cost of returning the repaired or replaced
goods to you, and reimburse you for your reasonable
expenses of sending your warranty claim to us.

3. What this warranty does not cover

3.1 This warranty will not apply in relation to:

(a) goods modified or altered in any way;

(b) defects and damage caused by use with non

Standard Communications products;

(c) repairs performed other than by our authorised

representative;

(d) defects or damage resulting from misuse, accident,

impact or neglect;

(e) goods improperly installed or used in a manner

contrary to the relevant instruction manual; or

(f) goods where the serial number has been removed

or made illegal.

4. Warranty period

4.1 We provide the following warranty on GME and Kingray
products. No repair or replacement during the warranty
period will renew or extend the warranty period past
the period from original date of purchase.

STAN DARD COM MUN ICAT IONS WARR ANT Y AG AINS T DE FEC TS

PRODUCT TYPE

WARRANTY

PERIOD

Land and marine stereo systems

1 year

A division of

Standard Communications Pty. Ltd.

Head Office: SYDNEY

- Locked Bag 2086, North Ryde, NSW 1670, Australia. Tel: [phone] Fax : [phone]

MELBOURNE ADELAIDE PERTH BRISBANE SYDNEY AUCKLAND

7 Micro Circuit Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit 1 Unit B 2/24 Bishop Dunn Place
DANDENONG STH 3165 14 Phillips Street 10-12 Harvard Way 89-101 Factory Road 22-24 College Street East Tamaki
Tel: [phone] THEBARTON 5031 CANNING VALE 6155 OXLEY 4075 GLADESVILLE 2111 MANUKAU 2013 NZ
Fax: [phone] Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]

For customers outside Australia and New Zealand please contact your local GME Distributor or email: [e-mail]

www.gme.net.au

Part No:

310519

Drawing No:

45428-4 INS TRUCT I ON M ANUA L R C 9 0 0 SERI E S