RCA RP8070 User Manual

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. In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson multimedia Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product. This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

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 fits 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 fit, contact a qualified 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.

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number: Model No. RP8070 Remote Control No. Date of Purchase

Place of Purchase Serial No. 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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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

THE LIGHTNING FLASH ANDARROW HEADWITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNINGSIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

DO NOT OPEN

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

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM/BACK OF PRODUCT

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHINTHE TRIANGLEIS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

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Contents

FCC/ Safety Information

First Things First ................. 2

Unpack the System .......................... 2

Check for Moisture .......................... 2

Choose a Location ........................... 2

Connections ........................ 3

Connecting the CD player

to an amplifier ................................. 3

General Controls ................ 4

Main Unit ......................................... 4

VFD (Vacuum fluorescent display)

Messages .......................................... 5

Remote Control ............................... 6

Using the CD Player ........... 7

Loading Discs ................................... 7

Playing Discs..................................... 7

Shuffling Play Order ........................ 8

Tracks Introduction .......................... 8

Repeating Play Order ...................... 8

Playing and Loading Discs

Simultaneously ................................. 8

Programming Play Order ................ 8

Using ATS (Auto Track Skip) ........... 9

Creating an ATS Program ............... 9

CD DISPLAY MESSAGES ................... 10

Using the Remote

Control ................................. 11

Troubleshooting Tips ......... 12

Care and Maintenance ....... 12

INDEX ................................... 13

Limited Warranty ............... 14

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First Things First

DISC SKIP DISC DIRECT ACCESS

POWER

STANDBY

PHONES PHONES LEVEL SHUFFLE INTRO ATS

MAXMIN

REPEAT PROGRAM

CLEAR

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE...

Congratulations on the purchase of your new 5 DISC CHANGER CD PLAYER !

Unpack

Remove all items including packing materials and wrappings from the pack. We recommend that you save the shipping carton and packing materials in case you want to store, transport, or ship the unit in future.

• Your new purchase/gift includes these items:

• one 5 DISC CHANGER CD PLAYER;

• one remote control;

• one audio cable;

• one user’s guide.

• important safety leaflet;

• owner registration card.

Choose a Location

Follow the guidelines below when selecting a place to put your player:

• Choose a level and solid surface. Don’t place it on a soft surface, such as carpeting or foam rubber.

• Make sure the location is away from direct sunlight, radiators, air ducts, and other sources of heat.

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5

5 DISC CHANGER

POWER

VIDEO

TAPE

TUNER

SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM

DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

TRACK PLAY

PRESET

TRACK

STOP

SHUFFLE

DISC SKIPREPEAT

SEEK

TUNING

• Avoid locations that are subject to moisture, mechanical vibration, shock, or excessive dust.

• As good ventilation is essential to protect the CD player from internal heat build up, the selected location should have adequate air circulation.

Check for moisture

Moisture is your CD player’s worst enemy. Do take note of some of the following situations in which condensation might form :

• Immediately after a heater has been turned on;

• In a steamy or very humid room;

• When the system is suddenly moved from a

cold environment to a warm, moist one; for example, in moving the unit from a cool air conditioned room to an outside porch on a humid, summer day.

If moisture forms inside this player, it may not operate properly. To correct the problem, turn off the power and wait about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate.

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Connections

Digital Out

(Optical)

Connecting the CD Player to an amplifier

Prior to or during connections, the CD player should NOT be plugged to an AC power outlet.

1. Connect the cable’s red plug to the CD player’s red (R) output jack. Connect the white plug at the same end of the cable to the white (L) output jack of the CD player.

2. Repeat step 1 above for connecting the other end of the cable to an amplifier’s (R) and (L) input jack. Note: If the amplifier does not have input jacks labeled “CD”, you can use input jacks labeled “AUX” (Auxilliary).

3. Plug the power cord of the CD player into an AC power outlet that accepts the polarized plug (one blade wider than the other) or use the AC outlet, if provided, at the back of your amplifier.

White

4. If your amplifier is equipped with optical input, connect it with an optical cable (not supplied, available at general audio shops) to your CD player to enjoy digital playback. By connecting a CD recorder or MD deck to your player with an optical cable (not supplied), you can make a digital recording from your CD player.

5. For analog device recording(such as a tape

recorder), analog cables will be needed if the signal is sent through the amplifier. IMPORTANT: The polarized plug is an important safety feature. It will fit into the power outlet only one way. If the plug won’t go into the outlet completely, reverse it and try inserting it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

Red

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General Controls

DISC SKIP DISC DIRECT ACCESS

POWER

STANDBY

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5

5 DISC CHANGER

SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM

DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT

OPEN/CLOSE

PHONES PHONES LEVEL SHUFFLE INTRO ATS

MAXMIN

CLEAR

REPEAT PROGRAM

Main Unit

Power

Press this button to turn the player on and off.

Disc 1, disc 2, disc 3, disc 4, disc 5 Direct Disc Access

You can press these buttons to select one of the loaded discs on the CD compartment tray. With Direct Disc Access buttons, the selected disc is accessed and the unit plays the CD from track 1. The corresponding Direct Disc Access button will flash indicating the playing disc number.

Disc Skip

Press DISC SKIP to skip to the next disc on the tray without opening the CD compartment tray, the button flashes to indicate disc skip in progress. If the button is pressed while the tray is out and a CD is playing, the tray rotates clockwise or anti-clockwise for loading and unloading CDs.

Open/Close

Press this button to slide out or close the CD compartment tray automatically.

Program

The CD player can store up to 32 tracks in memory and play back the programmed tracks in the same sequence as you stored them.

Auto Track Skip (ATS)

ATS is the opposite of programmed play. Instead of programming the tracks you want to hear, you specify and store into memory those ones that you don’t like hearing. You can block up to 32 tracks from playing.

PLAY/PAUSE

STOP

Repeat

You can set the CD player to play repeatedly a track, a disc or all discs. Press REPEAT to toggle between these modes: REPEAT 1, REPEAT 1

DISC, REPEAT ALL DISCS, ALL DISCS.

Shuffle

Select this mode to randomize the order of track play. Randomization between discs depends on the selected repeat mode (see REPEAT above).

Stop

Press this button to end CD play mode. play/pause Press once to begin CD play, press again to temporarily suspend play mode and a third time to resume play.

Play/Pause

This button controls the CD play mode. Press once to begin CD play, press again to pause and a third time to resume play.

Clear

To clear the stored program in memory (either program play or ATS program), press and hold the button until the display shows CLEAR which indicates the memory is cleared and empty.

Intro

Use this feature to listen, in play mode, the first 10 seconds of each track on a disc.

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General Controls

Selected REPEAT Mode

REPEAT 1 ALL

DISC

Track Time /Track Number

DISCS

Playing Disc

Fig. 1 Vacuum Fluorescent Display

Press once to skip to the beginning of the next track or repeatedly to skip forward to the beginning of other tracks. Press and hold during play to search forward at high speed within the current track. Play resumes to normal when button is released.

CD Message Display

Music Calendar

INTRO

1234 5678 9101112

13 14 15

PROGRAM

ATS

SHUFFLE

Selected Mode

Music Calendar

You can see at a glance how many tracks there are on the playing disc. A “>” appears if there are more than 14 tracks. in play mode, one of the numbers flashes to indicate the playing track; the “>” flashes for the track numbers greater than 14.

Press once to skip to the beginning of the current track or repeatedly to skip to previous tracks. Press and hold during play to search backward at high speed within the current track. Play resumes when button is released.

Phones Jack

Insert the plug of a headphone set (not included) into this jack for private listening.

Phones Level (for headphones)

When listening to music with headphones (not included), adjust this knob to your desired volume level.

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Have a Blast - Just Not in Your Ears!

Make sure you turn the volume down (towards MIN) on the unit before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphones are in place.

Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) messages

As you select various modes, the VFD shows the settings and current status of the unit. Fig.1 shows the majority of messages that may appear on display. Also refer to page 13 for more display messages.

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