RCA RP8623 Owner’s Manual

USER'S

GUIDE

RP-8623

BECEIVED SEP3 0 1997_

COMPACT STEREO

Owning an RCA compact audio system is like having a

component stereo system, except you don't have the hassle of
hooking up a bunch of wires.

LOOKING FOR A GOOD READ?

You won't find this instruction book on the best seller list, but
it does contain a lot of information that you should know

before using your RCA stereo system.

I know that you want to use your stereo, not read about it, but

you really need to read the first section, "First Things First," to

learn how to hook it up; then, asyou have time, you can read

about all of the great features of this stereo.

DON'T FORGETTHE NOTES

Don't forget to read the notes in the margins too. They give

you extra information that can help you get the most from
your stereo.

If you have any questions, be sure to check

the Troubleshooting Tips section, the Index, or the Table of
Contents to help you find the answer.

FIRSTTHINGS FIRST ................................................... 2

INSTALLATION AND SET UP .................................................. 3

GENERAL C,ONTROLS ............................................................... 4

USING THE TUNER ..................................................... 6

USING THE CD PLAYER .............................................. 7

PLAYING DISC,S .......................................................................... 8

PROGRAMMING PLAY ORDER .............................................. 9

UN DE RSTAN DI NG TH E/v\USlc, C,ALEN DAR .................... 10

USING ATS (AUTO TRACK SKIP) ........................................... 11

USING THE CASSETTE DECK .................................... 12

PLAYI NG C_ASSE'I-I-E TAPES ..................................................... 12

REC,ORDI NG ON CASSE-I-T'E TAPES ....................................... 12

USING TH E REMOTE CONTROL .............................. 14

CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ....................................... 16

INDEX ......................................................................... 17

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INSTALLATION AND SET UP

Now that you've chosen a stereo location, it's time to hook

it up.

SPEAKERS

Each speaker has it's own connection terminals on the back
of the unit, so connect the wires from each speaker to one
set of terminals. When connecting the speakers, make sure

that the bare end of each wire makes contact with the

metal grips inside the terminal.
For Each Speaker:

1. Press down on the tab to open the red terminal, and

insert the red wire (+) into the red terminal.

2. Press down on the tab to open the black terminal, and
insert the black wire (-) into the black terminal.

ANTENNAS

The AM antenna is built in, so there's nothing to install.
The FM wire antenna connects to either of the FM ANTENNA

terminals on the unit's back panel, and must be connected
for clear reception. Connect the FM antenna wire the same

way you connect the speakers.
After connecting the FM antenna, extend it to its full length;

then you can adjust its position for better reception when
you are listening to the radio.

Be sure to follow these instructions
carefully; the system can be damaged

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if speakers are improperly connected.

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Speaker Hookup

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Antenna Hookup

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AUX I LIA RY COM PO N ENTS

Use the AUX input jacks on the back of the unit to add a
component that provides an additional source of sound into
your system--an additional tape recorder, CD player, VCR,
camcorder, or other compatible device.

Note that connecting a phonograph player can result in weak

sound performance.
To hook up an auxiliary component, match the left and right

output plugs from the component to the left (L) and right (R)
AUX input jacks on the back panel.

AC POWER

Plug the power cord into an AC power outlet that accepts the
polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).

Notice that the Standby Indicator Light comes on to let you
know that the unit is plugged in and ready to use. This light
stays on as long asthe stereo is plugged in, so that you can
use the Remote Control to turn on and operate the unit.

HEADPHONES

To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use
the 3.5 mm PHONES jack on the front of the unit.

Auxiliary Component Hookup

Have a Blast--Just Not on Your
Eardrums

Make sure that you turn down the

stereo before you put on the head-

phones; then increase the volume to
the desired level after they are in
place.

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