RCA RP-9340 User Manual

USER‘S
GUIDE

RP-9340

AUDIO SYSTEM

Important Information Required by the Federal Communications
Commission Concerning Radio Frequency Interference

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.

This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Computing Device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection
against radio and television interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in particular installations.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the
equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient 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.

Precautions

• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a
trained technician.

• Warning: Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.

• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained
technician for inspection.

• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the cartridge
and stylus of a record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe when
operated according to directions.

• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.

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.

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.

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. RP-9340
Remote Control No. CRK290A

Date of Purchase ____________________ Place of Purchase _____________________________ Serial No. ________________

Warning: Never operate this product with the
cabinet removed.

Caution: Use of controls adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

Any repairs or internal adjustments should be
made only by a trained service technician.

WARNING:

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO PREVENT FIRE

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

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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

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

Table of Contents

first things first ................................................... 2

Step 1: Unpack The System ........................................................................... 2

Step 2: Check For Moisture........................................................................... 2

Step 3: Choose System Location .................................................................. 2

Step 4: Setup System ..................................................................................... 3

Tour Of the front panel....................................4

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

Front Panel Display ......................................................................................... 5

using the tuner ..................................................... 6

Tuning Radio Stations ..................................................................................... 6

Storing Radio Stations In Memory ................................................................ 6

using the cd player .............................................. 7

Knowing The CD Player Buttons ................................................................... 7

Loadings Discs .................................................................................................. 7

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

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

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

Choosing Discs For Play .................................................................................. 8

Programming Play Order................................................................................ 9

Understanding The Music Calendar............................................................ 10

Using ATS (Auto Track Skip)......................................................................... 10

Front Panel Display Messages ...................................................................... 11

using the cassette deck .................................... 12

Knowing The Cassette Deck Buttons .......................................................... 12

Playing Cassette Tapes .................................................................................. 12

Recording On Cassette Tapes....................................................................... 13

using the remote control.............................. 14

Battery Installation ....................................................................................... 14

General Controls............................................................................................ 14

Function Controls .......................................................................................... 14

Tuner Controls ............................................................................................... 14

CD Controls .................................................................................................... 14

care and maintenance .................................... 15

troubleshooting tips ....................................... 16

index ......................................................................... 17

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First Things First

step 1: unpack the audio system

Unpack the system and the accessories. The accessories packed with
the receiver include the RCA Remote Control (CRK290), two speakers,
one FM wire antenna and Important Safeguards.

STEP 2: check for moisture

Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows on a cold day, it
can also form on the inside of your stereo, causing it to malfunction.

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.

step 3: choose system location

These guidelines should be followed when setting up your system:

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

• Choose a location away from direct sunlight, radiators, air ducts,
and other sources of heat.

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

• Make sure that the location has adequate air circulation. Good
ventilation is essential to protect the system from internal heat
build up.

For optimal listening:

• Speakers should be placed at least several feet apart and facing
the listener.

• Speakers should be placed at least two to three feet from the wall
to avoid accentuated bass response.

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Be a Pack Rat

It’s a good idea to keep the box and all
of the packing materials when you’re
done unpacking the system in case you
need to store, move, or ship the unit at a
later date

First Things First

step 4: system hookup

Speakers

Connect the wires from each speaker to one set of terminals.

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.

When connecting the speakers, make sure the bare end of each
wire makes contact with the metal grips inside the terminal.

Antennas

The AM antenna is built in, so you don’t need to install it.
The FM wire antenna connects to either of the FM ANTENNA

terminals on the unit’s back panel. 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.

VIDEO/AUXILIARY Components

Use the AUX input jacks on the back of the unit to add an
additional source of sound into your system.

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 which has one blade wider than the other.

The Standby Indicator Light lights to let you know that the unit
is plugged in and ready to use.

RL

–

+

Speaker Hookup

Or

Antenna Hookup

R L

R

Video/Auxiliary

Component Hookup

8Ω

SPEAKERS

300Ω

FM ANTENNA

L

Headphones

To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the

3.5 mm PHONES jack on the front of the unit.

Have a Blast—
Just Not on Your Eardrums

Make sure that you turn down the
volume before you put on the
headphones; then increase the
volume to the desired level after they
are in place.

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tour of the front panel

Standby
Indicator
Light

MONO/
STEREO

POWER

TUNING

MEMORY

PRESETS

+

–

TAPE

TUNER



DISPLAY

CD

AM/FM

VIDEO

VARIABLE

BASS BOOST

5 PRESET

VOLUME

DWN UP

PHONEMUTE

General controls

Remote Sensor

FUNCTION buttons

Use the function buttons (TAPE, TUNER, CD, VIDEO) to choose which component function
you want to use.

mute

Press the MUTE button to turn the volume off. The Mute Indicator will light. Press again to
return to the previous volume setting.

PHONES

Provides a connection for headphones.

Power

Press and release to turn power on and off. In power on mode, the system can be
operated by using the controls on the main unit or the remote control. The Front Panel
Display lights and the system begins operating from the last sound source used––the
tuner, the tape deck, the CD player or the Video/Auxiliary input. The Standby Indicator
Light turns off.

remote sensor

Next to the POWER button is the Infrared Remote Control sensor. The remote control will
not work if the sensor is blocked or covered.

Mute Indicator Light

Standby indicator light

Lights when the system power is off and unit is in standby mode.

variable bass boost

Enhances bass frequencies at low volume levels. The amount of boost is decreased as the
volume is increased. Press the VARIABLE BASS BOOST button to scroll through the variable
settings until the setting you want appears in the display.

VISEQ™ PRESETS

Press to select one of the the five preset electronic equalizer settings: FLAT (off), ROCK,
POP, JAZZ or CLASSICAL.

Volume

Turn the volume dial to increase or decrease the volume. The volume level is displayed
numerically in the Front Panel Display (from 1 to 32).

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