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Radio Shack 120-2182 User Manual

10 Disc CD Changer (120-2182) Features Faxback Doc. # 57808
Your RadioShack 10 Disc CD Changer is a versatile, high-quality sound system that lets you load and play up to ten of your favorite CD's in your vehicle.
The CD changer plays CDs through your vehicle's existing sound system. If your sound system does 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 vehicle's stereo to an FM frequency. If your vehicle's sound system has a pair of RCA input jacks, you can use an RCA cable to connect your system to the CD changer's output signal through the supplied Audio Adapter/Ground Isolator.
To be safe, we recommend 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 - lets you control many of the CD changer's Wireless Remote Control functions from anywhere in your Vehicle that has direct line of sight with the changer.
Eight-Times Oversampling with - improves the CD's sound by multiplying the Digital Filtering standard 44.1 kHz sample rate by Eight and using a digital filter to reduce or eliminate distortion.
1-Bit DAC - uses the latest in digital-to-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.
3-Beam Laser Tracking System - improves the quality of the CD changer's sound.
Spring-Loaded, Oil-Dampened - helps keep the CD changer steady when you Suspension System drive over rough roads.
Track Search - lets you quickly locate the beginning of any track while 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 employs a laser light beam. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.
CDs that can be played on this CD player have this mark on them:
COMPACT D I S C DIGITAL AUDIO
10 Disc CD Changer (120-2182) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 57809
A Look At Your Cd Player
The CD changer includes the following components:
CD Changer
CD Magazine
CD Changer Controller
Audio Adapter (FM Modulator and Ground Isolator)
CD Changer Cable
Infrared Remote Controller
Power Cable (Yellow)
Mounting Kit
Note: If your CD changer is missing any of these components, contact the RadioShack store where you purchased it.
Before You Begin
Before you install your LCD changer's components, read all the instructions in this owner's manual. You should be able to answer all of these questions about your vehicle's electrical 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 changer's wires is the power wire?
Does my vehicle have a 12-volt negative ground system?
your vehicle.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your stereo, CD changer and your vehicle'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 hardware kit, you need these items to install your CD changer:
Cable ties or electrical tape.
Isopropyl alcohol.
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 will reach their connection points.
Before attempting to mount the CD changer and its components, confirm that they will fit the selected mounting areas.
CAUTION: Be careful to avoid obstructions behind all mounting surfaces.
For the CD Changer
You can mount the CD changer horizontally or vertically in your vehicle's trunk, on the floorboard, or under a seat.
CAUTION: Do not mount the CD changer upside down.
Notes: The CD changer's mounting area must be at least 13 inches (33 cm) deep.
When you choose a mounting area for the CD changer, make sure it is close enough to the Audio Adapter's mounting area so you can
Do not mount the CD changer anywhere in your vehicle that is exposed to direct sunlight (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.
Mount the CD changer as level as possible. If you cannot mount the CD changer exactly level, make sure it will not tilt more than 15 degrees from the horizontal or vertical mounting position.
Make sure there is enough 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 isolator and FM modulator) under your vehicle's dashboard.
Notes: The Audio Adapter's mounting area must be at least 5 inches (127 mm) wide and 1-1/16 inches (26.3 mm) high by 3-3/5 inches (91 mm) deep.
When you choose a mounting area for the Audio Adapter, make sure 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" in Faxback Doc. # 57810).
For the CD Changer Controller
For ease of use, you can mount the supplied CD changer controller on the dashboard using the supplied hook-and-loop fastening tape.
Note: When you choose a mounting 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
The transport screws help protect the CD changer from damage during shipment.
three transport screws from the bottom of the CD changer.
Note: If you do not remove the shipping screws from the CD changer, the changer will not operate.
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 AAA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
CAUTIONS: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable) or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
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 chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
10 Disc CD Changer (120-2182) Installation Faxback Doc. # 57810
Before you mount the CD changer and its components, test it by temporarily making all the required connections.
CAUTIONS: For added safety and to protect your CD changer and sound system, disconnect the cable from your vehicle battery's negative (-) terminal before you begin.
You must make all other connections before you reconnect the cable to your vehicle's battery. If you do not make the connections in the order shown, the CD changer and sound system might be damaged if any wire connections are made incorrectly.
Connecting the Audio Adapter
The supplied Audio Adapter includes all of the lead wires for connecting to your vehicle's ground, power and sound system. There are two ways to connect the Audio adapter to the CD changer and the vehicle's sound system
Using RCA Jacks
If your vehicle's sound system has a pair of RCA input jacks (either on the stereo head unit or the power amplifier), you can connect the CD changer to the sound system's output jacks.
1. Use a screwdriver to slide ISOLATOR on the side of the Audio Adapter to ON.
2. Connect the Audio Adapter's RCA output jack to the sound system's RCA input jack by using a cable of the proper length for your connection with 2 RCA plugs at each end. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide range of RCA cables.
Using a Vehicle's Antenna
If your vehicle's sound system does not have RCA input jacks, use the Audio Adapter to convert the CD changer's sound to an FM signal, which you can hear by tuning your vehicle's radio to the corresponding FM frequency.
1. Disconnect your vehicle's antenna from your vehicle's sound system, then connect the antenna to the Audio Adapter's large black antenna connector.
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