Radio Shack 10 Disc CD Changer User Manual
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10 Disc CD Changer
Cat. No. 12-2182
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack 10 Disc CD Changer
is a versatile, hig h-quali ty sound system
that lets you load and pla y up to ten of
your favorite CDs in your vehicle.
The CD changer plays CDs through
your vehicle’s ex isting sound system. If
your sound system do es not have RCA
input jacks, the Audio Adapter’s/FM
modulator converts the CD changer’s
sound to an FM signal so you can hear it
by tuning your vehic le’s st ereo to an FM
frequency. If your vehicle’s sound system has a pair of RCA input j acks, you
can use an RC A cable to connect your
system to the CD changer’s out put signal through the supplied Audio Adapter/
Ground Isolator.
Important:
• To connect the CD changer, your
vehicle’s sound system must have
an FM tuner and an antenna jack
(for the connection to the CD
changer with the Audio A dapter/FM
modulator), or an RCA Input jack (to
work with the Audio Adapter/grou nd
isolator).
• To be safe, we recommen d you do
not change your CD changer’s or
sound system’s settings in heavy
traffic or during hazardous driving
conditions.
Your CD changer has these features:
10-Disc CD Cartridge
— lets you load
and play up to ten CDs.
Controller with Infrared Wireless Remote Control
— lets you control many
of the CD changer ’s functio ns from an ywhere in your vehic l e tha t has di rect l in e
of sight with the changer.
Eight-Times Oversampling with Digital Filtering
— improves the CD’s
sound by multiplying the standard 44.1
kHz sample rate by eight and using a
digital filter to reduce or elim inate dis tortion.
1-Bit DAC
— uses the latest in digitalto-analog conversion circuitry to accurately reproduce all sound levels with
virtually no distortion.
Horizontal/Vertical Mounting
— lets
you quickly and easily install the CD
changer’s components in almost any vehicle.
Repeat Play
— automatically repeats
the current track or the disc.
Shuffle Play
— randomly selects and
plays tracks from any loaded CD.
Intro Scan
— scans and plays the first
10 seconds of each track on a CD, so
you can find a specific track.
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1999 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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3-Beam Laser Track ing Sy stem
— improves the quality of the CD changer’s
sound.
Spring-Loaded, Oil-Dampened Suspension System
— helps keep the CD
changer steady when you drive over
rough roads.
Track Search
— lets you quickly locate
the beginning of any track wh ile playing
a CD.
Track Skip
— lets you rapidly play a CD
in either direction to locate a desired
section of track.
This CD changer is made and tested to
meet exacting safety standards.
Warning:
This system e mploys a laser
light beam. Only a qu alified serv ice person should remo ve the c over or attempt
to service this device, due to possible
eye injury.
CDs that can be played on this CD pl ay er have this mark on them:
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CONTENTS
A Look at Your CD Player ....................................................................................... 5
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 6
Before You Begin ................................................................................................ 6
Choosing Mounting Locations ............................................................................ 6
For the CD Changer ..................................................................................... 7
For the Audio Adapter .................................................................................. 7
For the CD Changer Controller .................................................................... 8
Removing the Transport Screws ........................................................................ 8
Installing the Remote Control’s Batteries ................. ...... .................................... 8
Installation ............................................................................................................. 10
Connecting the Audio Adapter .......................................................................... 10
Using RCA Jacks ....................................................................................... 10
Using a Vehicle’s Antenna ......................................................................... 10
Connecting the CD Changer ............................................................................ 12
Connecting the CD Changer Controller ............................................................ 12
Testing the Connections ................................................................................... 13
Mounting the Components ............................................................................... 13
Mounting the CD Changer ......................................................................... 13
Mounting the Audio Adapter ...................................................................... 14
Mounting the CD Changer Controller ......................................................... 15
Reconnecting the Vehicle’s Battery ............................................................ 15
Operation ............................................................................................................... 16
Loading and Unloading the CD Magazine ........................................................ 16
Loading and Unloading the CD Changer .......................................................... 16
Playing CDs ...................................................................................................... 17
Using Track Search .................................................................................... 18
Using Track Skip ........................................................................................ 18
Selecting a CD ........................................................................................... 18
Intro Scan . ...... ....... ...... ...... .............................................. ...... ..................... 19
Repeat Play ............................................................................................... 19
Shuffle Play ................................................................................................ 19
Switching Between the CD Player and the Radio ............................................ 19
Resetting the Audio Adapter ............................................................................. 20
Troubleshooting .................................................................. .................................. 21
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 23
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 24
CD Care Tips .................................................................................................... 24
Resetting the CD Changer ............................................................................... 24
Replacing a Fuse .............................................................................................. 25
Specifications ......................... .......................... .......................... ......................... .. 26
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A LOOK AT YOUR CD PLAYER
The CD changer includes the following components:
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Power Cable
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Infrared
Remote
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Audio Adapter
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If your CD changer is missing any of these components, contact the Ra-
dioShack store where you purchased it.
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PREPARATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before you install your CD changer’s
components, rea d all the instructi ons in
this owner’s manual. You should be able
to answer all of these questions about
your vehicle’s electric al and sound systems:
• Does my vehicle’s sound system
have a power amplifier with a pair of
RCA input jacks? If not, can my
vehicle’s sound system tune FM
broadcasts and does it have an
antenna jack?
• Which terminal in my vehicle’s fuse
box is for accessories?
• How do I connect a wire to the fuse
box?
• Which of the CD change r’s wires is
the power wire?
• Does my vehicle have a 12-volt negative ground system?
• small-and medium-sized screwdrivers.
CHOOSING MOUNTING
LOCATIONS
Choose locations for mounting the CD
changer and its components where:
• You can easily reach them.
• Wires and cables will not interfere
with the vehicle’s pedals or other
moving parts.
• No component is directly in front of
heating vents.
• All wires and cables wil l reach their
connection points.
Before attempting to mount the CD
changer and its components, confirm
that they will fit the selected mounting
areas.
Installation in your vehicle might
Note:
require cutting or modifying your vehicle.
Important:
stereo, CD changer, and you r vehi cle’s
electrical system, you must follow the order of installation shown in this manual,
including instructions for making connections and testing.
In addition to the supplied hardwar e kit,
you need these items to install your CD
changer:
• cable ties or electrical tape
• isopropyl alcohol
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To avoid damage to your
Caution:
tions behind all mounting surfaces.
Be careful to avoid obstruc-
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For the CD Changer
You can mount the CD changer horizontally or vertical ly in your vehicle’s tr unk,
on the floorboard, or under a seat.
Caution:
upside down.
Notes:
• The CD changer’s mounting area
• When you choose a mo unting area
• Do not mount the CD changer any-
• Mount the CD changer as level as
Do not mount the CD changer
must be at least 13 inches (33 cm)
deep.
for the CD changer, make sure it is
close enough to the Audio Adapter’s
mounting area so you can connect
both components with the supplied
16-foot (5 meter) CD changer cable.
where in your vehicle that is
exposed to direct su nlight (such as
the front or rear deck) or extreme
heat (such as the engine compartment). Direct sunlight or extreme
heat can damage CDs and the CD
changer.
possible. If you cannot mount the
CD changer exactly level, make
sure it will not tilt more than 15
degrees from the horiz ontal or vertical mounting position.
• Make sure there is en ough room for
you to insert and remove the supplied CD magazine from the CD
changer.
For the Audio Adapter
You can mount the supplied Audio
Adapter (ground isol ator and FM modulator) under your vehicle’s dashboard.
Notes:
• The Audio Adapter’s mounting area
must be at least 5 inches (12 7 mm)
wide and 1
by 3
• When you choose a mounting area
for the Audio Ad apter, make s ure it
is close enough to your vehicle’s
ground, power, and sound system
so you can connect them with the
FM modulator and Ground Isolator’s
wires and plugs (see “Connecting
the Audio Adapter” on Page 10).
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/5 inches (91 mm) deep.
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For the CD Changer Controller
For ease of use, you can mount the supplied CD changer controller on the dashboard using the su pplied hook-and-lo op
fastening tape.
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When you choose a mounting
Note:
area for the controller, make sure it is
close enough to the Audio Adapter’s
mounting area so the controller’s cord
will reach the Audio Adapter. The controller’s cord is about 5 feet (152 cm)
long.
REMOVING THE
TRANSPORT SCREWS
Save the shipping screws in case you
might want to install the CD changer in
another vehicle. You can secure them to
the back of the CD changer with a piece
of tape.
INSTALLING THE
REMOTE CONTROL’S
BATTERIES
Your infrared remote control requires 2
AA batteries (not supplied) for power.
For the best performance and longest
life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
The transport screws help protect the
Cautions:
CD changer from damage during shipment.
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended
Before you mount the CD changer, use
a small screwdriver to remove the three
transport screws from the bottom of the
CD changer.
type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
If you do not remove the s hipping
Note:
capacities.
screws from the CD changer, the changer will not operate.
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Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow to
remove it.
2. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
When the remote control stops operating properly, replace the batteries.
Warning:
Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
Caution:
If you do not plan to use the
remote control for a long time, remove
the batteries. Batteries can leak che micals that can destroy electronic parts.
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