RCA RCD200 Owner's Manual

Headset safety

• Have a Blast­Just Not in your
eardrums!

Make sure you turn

down the volume
on the unit before you put
on headphones. Increase the
volume to the desired level
only after headphone are in
place.

• Do not play your headset at
high volume. Hearing experts
warn against extended high­volume play.

• If you experience ringing in
your ears, reduce volume or
discontinue use.

• You should use with extreme
caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.

• Even if your headset is an
open-air designed to let you
to hear outside sounds, do not
turn up the volume so high

that you are unable to hear
what is around you.

Don’t infringe

This product should only be used
for the purposes for which it
is sold, that is, entertainment,
violating no copyright law. Any
attempts to use this product for
unintended purposes are unlawful
and therefore not condoned by
the manufacturer.

Front view

BAND To select the radio band.
DBBS To switch on or off the bass

boost.
To select among Rock, Jazz,
Pop, Classic and equalizier off
modes.

VOL To adjust the volume.
PRESET + / PRESET – To select the

radio preset stations.
PROG. To enter the program
mode and confi rm the program
settings. To set the radio preset
channels in the radio mode.
MODE To select among the repeat
current track/fi le, repeat all tracks/
fi les and random playback modes.
LINE IN To connect an audio
cable for external audio input.
Select LINE IN mode by pressing
SOURCE.
To connect the headphones.

user manual

manual de usuario

EN/E

It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the fi rst time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.

RCD200

v1.0 (EN/E)

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Before you begin

General controls

Display

Radio

CD playback

Limited warranty

Important Battery Precautions

• Any battery may present a risk
of fi re, 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.

• Batteries shall not be exposed
to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fi re or the like.

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

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.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near
water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

• Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifi ers)
that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong is
provided for your safety. If

the provided plug does not
fi t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord
from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/
accessories specifi ed by the
manufacturer.

• Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specifi ed by the
manufacturer,
or sold with the
apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of
time.

• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way,

such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been
dropped.

• IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES
ON BATTERIES, adhere to the
following 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 fi re or an
attempt is made to charge a
battery not intended to be
recharged.

C. Discard leaky batteries

immediately. 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.

Special features

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 the 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.

This product complies with DHHS
Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable
at the date of manufacture.

For your safety

The AC power plug is
polarized (one blade is
wider than the other)
and only fi ts into AC
power outlets one way.
If the plug won’t go into the outlet
completely, turn the plug over and
try to insert it the other way. If it
still won’t fi t, contact a qualifi ed
electrician to change the outlet, or
use a different one. Do not attempt
to bypass this safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
WARNING : MAINS PLUG IS USED
AS DISCONNEC T DEVICE AND IT
SHOULD REMAIN READILY OPERABLE
DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM
MAINS COMPLETELY, THE MAINS
PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED
FROM THE MAINS SOCKET OUTLET
COMPLETELY.

•

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

WARNING: Changes or modifi cations
to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

Technical information

Product: Portable CD/MP3 Player
with PLL Tuner
Brand: RCA
Model: RCD200
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 15 Watts

Unit Size

(H x W x D mm):
152 x 360 x 270
Weight: 2.15 kg
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB):
60Hz to 20 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the
bottom of the set.

For your records

In the event that service should be
required, you may need the model
number. In the space below, record
the date and place of purchase:
Model No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase

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 Guide.

Troubleshooting tips

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.

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the signal
surfaces. Hold CDs by the
edges, or by one edge and
the hole.

• Do not affi x 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.

More information

CD lens care

• When your CD lens gets dirty
it can also cause the system to
output poor sound quality. To
clean the lens you will need
to purchase a CD lens cleaner
which can maintain the output
sound quality of your system.
For instructions on cleaning
the CD lens, refer to the ones
accompanying the lens cleaner.

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.

IMPORTER
AVC Multimedia,
Markham, Ontario, L3R 1E3
© 2008 AVC Multimedia
http: //www.1800customersupport.com/RCA

http: //www.rcaaudiovideo.com

AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This

limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited
to non-commercial use of the product.

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 effective 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 fi rst 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.
The determination of service will be made by AVC Customer Support.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR
AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements for defective

parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service
Center for one year from the effective warranty date. Such replacement
parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the
date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship
the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is
contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is responsible for all
transportation charges to the service facility.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction

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

Your Responsibility

1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of
purchase.

2) These warranties are effective 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 modified
without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which
have had the serial number removed or changed.

Out of 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 specifi c 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.

In the event your product requires repair after the limited
warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer
Support Center at 1-866-444-5746, 1-800-252-6123 or

www.1800customersupport.com/RCA

Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9am–5pm,
Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern time.

Important:

You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance
relative to the return of product to our Product Returns Center.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION

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

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.

Portable Cart

Warning

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Top view

SOURCE To select among the
radio, CD, LINE IN and power off
modes.

To go to the previous track/fi le
or search backward. To tune down
frequency in the radio mode.

To go to the next track/fi le
or search forward. To tune up
frequency in the radio mode.

To start and pause the

playback.

To stop the playback.

OPEN Press to open the disc

compartment door.

Sound equalizer modes
LINE-IN mode selected
Program mode activated
Repeat mode
Disc contains mp3 fi les
DBBS mode activated
Random mode
Playback in progress
Radio frequency unit
Radio band
Displays track/fi le number, volume level, radio frequency, preset
station number and program location number during corresponding
operations.

mp3 playback

This player can play mp3 fi les
stored on a CD.

Bass boost system

Press DBBS to turn the digital bass
boost system on and off.

Sound equalizer

Press to select among the
different sound effects (Rock, Jazz,
Pop, Classic and sound equalizer
off).

Audio line input

Sound from an external player
(e.g. mp3 player) can be played
from this unit. Connect an audio
cable (not included) to the LINE
IN jack on the front of the unit.
Connect the other end of the
cable to the external player.

Select the LINE IN mode by
pressing SOURCE repeatedly until
“AUX” shows on the display.

Adjust volume by pressing VOL+/–.
Control other playback operations
on the external player.

Notes on CD-R/RW

• Do not affi x any type
of labels to either
side (recordable or labeled
side) of a CD-R/RW disc as
this may result in the unit
malfunctioning.

• To avoid damages to the
CD-R/RW disc, do not open
the disc compartment door
while the disc is being read.

• Do not load an unrecorded
CD-R/RW disc into the unit.
This may take a longer time
to read the disc.

• Playback capability for
CD-RW discs may vary due
to variations in the quality
of the CD-RW disc and the
recorder used to create the
disc.

Select radio mode

When the unit is turned off, press

SOURCE to turn the unit on. Press
SOURCE repeatedly to select

radio mode.

Select radio band

Press BAND to select FM or AM
band.

Extend or reposition the
antenna for better FM
reception. Rotate the
unit for better AM reception.

Tuning to a station

• Press to tune down radio
frequency.

• Press

to tune up radio

frequency.

• Press and hold

or to
automatically tune to the next
station.

Setting preset stations

1. In the radio mode, press BAND
to select a radio band.

2. Press

or to select the
station to be saved as a preset
station.

3. Press PROG.

4. Press PRESET + or PRESET –
repeatedly to assign a preset
station number.

5. Press PROG. to confi rm.

6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to set
additional preset stations.

• There are 10 preset locations
for FM and 10 preset locations
for AM on this unit.

Using Presets

1. Press BAND to select a radio
band.

2. Press PRESET + or PRESET –
repeatedly to access the desired
preset stations.

Selecting CD mode

When the unit is turned off, press

SOURCE to turn the unit on. Press
SOURCE repeatedly to select the

CD mode.

Loading music

Press the OPEN button to open
the disc compartment door. “– – –”
shows on the display when the
door is open. Place a disc on the
disc tray with the label side facing
up and then close the door. “– – –”
fl ashes on the display when disc
is being read. The total number
of track/fi le is then shown on the
display.

mp3

When playing an mp3 disc, the
display shows the total number of
tracks without the folder structure.

Play and pause

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 and the
current track/fi le number are
fl ashing in the pause mode.

Skip and search

1. Press or to skip to
the previous or next track
respectively.

2. Press and hold

or
to search quickly current
track backward or forward
respectively.

Stop playback

Press to stop the playback.

Playback mode

In CD / mp3 mode, press MODE
repeatedly to select among:

• REPEAT 1 - Repeats current
track/fi le.

• REPEAT ALL - Repeats the
entire disc.

•

- Random playback.

• (No icon) - Normal playback.

1. In the CD stop mode, press
PROG. to enter the program
mode.

The PROGRAM icon shows on

the display with “P01” (fi rst
program location) fl ashes on
the display.

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 the program mode
to start the program playback.
Press

to exit the program

creating mode.

Creating programs

The unit can program
up to 20 normal audio
CD tracks and 20 mp3
tracks.

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.

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

• Make sure headphones are not
plugged in.

Poor radio reception

• Adjust the antenna for better
reception

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

CD doesn’t play

• Make sure you’ve put a CD in
the tray

• Make sure the CD’s label is
facing 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

Cannot play mp3 fi les

• Make sure fi les are saved
under .mp3 extension. e.g.
Rocky08.mp3

• Check that the recorded bit
rate is within 32kbps and
320kbps.

• Make sure the fi les are in
MPEG 1/2 layer 3 format.

Important battery
information

• Remove the batteries to avoid
leakage if you do not use your
system for more than one
month.

• Discard leaky batteries
immediately as leaking
batteries may cause skin burns
or other personal injuries.
Dispose of batteries in the
proper manner, according
to provincial and local
regulations.

• Any battery may leak
electrolyte under the following
circumstances:

- if mixed with a different
battery type,

- if inserted incorrectly,

- if all batteries are not
replaced at the same time,

- if disposed of in fi re, or

- if an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended
to be recharged

• Be sure to remove batteries
when storing the set for more
than 30 days. Leaky batteries
can badly damage the system.
Be sure to dispose of leaky,
weak or dead batteries

Useful advice

• Do not use your system
immediately after transporting
it from a cold place to a
warm place, as condensation
may cause the system to
malfunction. If moisture
forms inside this system, it
may not operate properly. To
correct the problem, turn off
the power and wait about
30 minutes for moisture to
evaporate.

• This system is fi tted with a
laser. To avoid accidents, it is
to be opened by qualifi ed
technicians only.

• Never leave the tray open
as dust could cover the laser
lens and/or the tray could be
bumped into accidentally.

• Do not place the system near
wet areas such as bathrooms
and pool side. Avoid storing
the system at humid places or
near abnormally heated areas.

• Power is continuously supplied
to the system. To disconnect
power completely, unplug the
power cord from the power
outlet.

• Ensure minimum distance
around the apparatus for
suffi cient ventilation. The
ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with
items, such as newspaper, etc.

• No naked fl ame source, such
as lighted candles, should be
placed on the apparatus.

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.

Battery power

You can insert 6 D-sized alkaline
batteries (not supplied) and you
can take your stereo just about
anywhere.

• 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 -) of the battery, then
relate the polarities to the
engraved diagram located on
the battery compartment door.
Insert batteries in the battery
compartment.

Note that the AC line cord
must be unplugged from the
jack on the back of the unit to
operate on batteries.

properly according to federal,
state, and local regulations. To
prevent injury or damage, do
not reverse batteries and do
not mix battery type.

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 modifi cations without
prior notice. The English version serves
as the fi nal reference on all product
and operational details should any
discrepancies arise in other languages.

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Displaying program list

In program stop mode, press
and hold PROGRAM for about 3
seconds to display the program
list.

Clearing program list

Your program will be erased:

• once you open the disc
compartment door, or,

• press while the program
playback is stopped.

• The unit remains in program
mode once programming track
is done.

• In the program mode, random
playback mode cannot be
selected.

DBBS

BAND

VOL

LINE IN

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

344A2555-0001

AUX