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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, 00 NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE UGHTMNG FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN

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

SEE MARNNG ON ВОИОМ / BACK OF P800UCT

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

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USE & CARE GUIDE

GETTING STARTED

For Your Own Records.................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Unpacking Your System...............................................................................................................................................................................................4

Where to Place the System........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

BASIC CONNECTIONS

Connecting the Two Units.............................................................................................................................................................................................5

Connecting Speakers...................................... ..............................................................................................................................................................5

Placing Speakers......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Connecting the Antenna ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Adding an Auxiliary Component...................................................................................................................................................................................7

Providing AC Power.....................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Connecting Headphones...............................................................................................................................................................................................7

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

POWER ON Mode.................................................................................................................................................................... 8

STANDBY Mode...........................................................................................................................................................................................................8

Selecting a Source of Sound.............................................................................................................................................................................g

Adjusting Volume.........................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Adjusting Balance........................................................................................................................................................................................................ g

Selecting Equalizer Settings............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Bass Boost..................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Surround Sound.........................................................................................................................................................................................................10

USING THE TUNER (RADIO)

Selecting the Tuner..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Switching Between AM and FM..................................................................................................................................................................................11

Tuning in a Station...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Storing Stations in Memory (Tuner Presets).................................................................................................................................................................11

Selecting a Preset Station............................................................................................................................................................................................12

FM Stereo Reception.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

USING THE COMPACT DISC PLAYER

Reading the Display....................................................................................................................................................................................................13

CAUTION: Remove Locking Inserts............................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Selecting the Compact Disc Player.............................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Loading and Removing Discs..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Playing Discs ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

Playing and Loading Discs Simultaneously..................................................................................................................................................................15

Skipping to a Specific Track ........................................................................................................................................................................................16

Search Fdrward/Reverse.............................................................................................................................................................................................16

Setting the Display...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Programming the Order of Tracks............................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Canceling a Program.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Repeating Discs and Tracks........................................................................................................................................................................................18

Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle)................................................................................................................................................................... 19

INTRO SCAN Feature .................................................................................................................................................................................................19

SYNCHRO Dubbing from CD to Tape.......................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Compact Disc EDIT Feature.........................................................................................................................................................................................20

USING THE DUAL TAPE DECK

Selecting the Tape Deck..............................................................................................................................................................................................22

Inserting and Removing Cassettes.............................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Important Tape Deck Functions................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

Playing a Cassette (One Side) on Deck 1 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Playing a Cassette (Both Sid^) on Deck 2.....................................................................................................................................................................23

Playing Two Cassettes Without Interruption................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Important Recording Point.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Recording from a Compact Disc..................................................................................................................................................................................24

Dubbing (Copying) a Cassette.....................................................................................................................................................................................24

Recording a Radio Broadcast......................................................................................................................................................................................24

Recording from an Auxiliary Source............................................................................................................................................................................ 25

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Installing Batteries...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Turning the System On and Off................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Playing the Tuner (Radio) ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Piaying Compact Discs............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the System’s Exterior.................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Handling Compact Discs.............................................................................................................................................................................................27

Care of Cassette Decks............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Tape Care................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Erase Protection......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

TROUBLE CHECKS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PRECAUTIONS I

Do Not Open the Cabinet If the cabinet is opened, you may be exposed to danger

ously high voltages. Never open the cabinet under any cir cumstances.

Do Not Touch the Pickup Lens

The pickup — the heart of the Disc player — is located in side of the disc tray opening. To avoid dust collecting on the pickup, do not leave the tray open for long periods.

If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush or use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses.

Do Not Touch the Player with Wet Hands Do not handle the player or power cord when your hands

are wet or damp. If water or any other liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to an authorized service center for inspection.

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• Laser Product Safety

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 traditional record player. Although this product is completely safe when operated ac cording to directions, you should understand that lasers can emit hazardous radiation and can cause damage to eyes if handled improperly.

— WARNING —

NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT

WITH THE CABINET REMOVED.

CAUTION: use of controls, adjustments or performance of

procedures other than those specified here in may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

... for selecting RCA. Your new RCA audio system features the superior sound characteristics, quality engineering, and excellent construction that RCA is known for worldwide.

Key features of your new CD player include:

• AM/FM/FM stereo digital tuner with up to 24 station presets

• 3-disc carousel compact disc player for continuous listening pleasure

• Dual-cassette player/recorder

• Full sound controls included convenient equalizer settings for jazz, rock, classical, etc.

• Easy-to-use, multi-function remote control

GETTING STARTED

This Use and Care Guide provides the information you need to set up,

operate, and maintain your new RCA audio system. Please read the Use and Care Guide thoroughly to learn how to get the best performance and greatest listening pleasure.

For Your Own Records

Please record the following information. It will be useful if you ever need to

contact an RCA dealer regarding service.

Date of Purchase:

Model No. RP-9753

Name of Store: _ Serial No

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(see back panel of unit)

GETTING STARTED (continued)

Unpacking Ybur System

Carefully remove all items from the shipping carton. Be sure to remove all packing materials and wrappings.

We recommend that you save the shipping carton and packing materials in the event you want to store, transport, or ship the unit in the future.

Your new RCA audio system includes the following items;

• Tuner/Amplifier unit

• CD/Cassette unit

• Hand-held remote control • Two 2-meter speaker wires

• 1-meter FM antenna wire

Where to Place the System

• Choose a convenient location that provides a solid, level surface. Do not place the unit on a soft surface such as carpeting or foam rubber.

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

• AM loop antenna

• Two front speakers

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

• Be sure the location provides adequate air circulation. Good ventilation is essential to protect the system from internal heat built-up.

NOTE: Locate your system in a spot that allows for best positioning of the speakers. Optimal sound reproduction occurs when:

• Speakers are placed at least seven feet apart and facing the listener.

• Speakers are placed at least two to three feet out from the wall to prevent accentuated bass response.

• Also see “Placing Speakers,” page 6, for suggested speaker positions.

IMPORTANT: MOISTURE CONDENSATION Moisture is often seen on the inside of the windows in a warm room on a

cold winter day. Moisture can also form inside the player in a similar manner in the following cases;

• Immediately after a heater has been turned on.

• In a steamy or very humid room.

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

If moisture forms inside this piayer, it may not operate properiy. To cor rect this probiem, turn off the power and wait about 20 or 30 minutes for

the moisture to evaporate.

BASIC CONNECTIONS

Connecting the Two Units

Your new RCA audio system includes a Tuner/Amplifier unit and a CD/Cassette unit. These are designed so that the CD/Cassette unit rests on top of the Tuner/Amplifier unit.

• Connect the SYSTEM CONTROL plug on the back of the Tuner/Amplifier unit to the SYSTEM CONTROL receptacle on the back of the CD/Cassette unit. Note that the plug has one row of nine pins and one row of eight

pins. Insert the plug so that its pins fit into the corresponding slots in the

receptacle.

NOTE: Press the plug snugly into place to assure a complete connection. Never connect or disconnect with power on!

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Your system comes equipped with two front and two surround (rear) speaker terminals. All speakers connect to terminals located on the back of Tuner/ Amplifier unit. You should connect the front speakers first.

To connect the two front speakers:

• Connect one speaker wire to the terminals on back of one front speaker. Press tabs to open, and insert end of white-striped wire in red (+) terminal and end of black wire in black (•) terminal.

• Run the speaker wire to the terminals labeled FRONT SPEAKERS on back

of the Tuner/Amplifier unit and connect to the Left (L) set of terminals. In

sert end of white-striped wire in red (+) terminal and end of black wire in black (-) terminal.

• Connect the second front speaker in the same way, using the Right (R) ter minals: white-striped wire to red {+) terminal, black wire to black (-)

terminal.

BASIC CONNECTIONS

NOTE: On all speaker connections, be sure that the bare end of each lead makes contact with the terminal.

To connect two surround speakers (not included):

• Use only 8fl speakers. Speakers with specifications other than 80 may be damag ed or may damage the system . Such damage becomes the owner’s respon sibility.

• Follow the same steps used to attach front speakers, but use the terminals label ed SURROUND SPEAKERS to make the connections. Be sure to connect positive (+) to red terminals and negative (-) to black terminals.

To aim the speakers and adjust them for optimal performance, see “Placing Speakers,” next.

Placing Speakers

The diagram below shows suggested arrangements of front and surround speakers.

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

Connecting the Antennas

Two antennas are supplied with your unit: an AM loop antenna and an FM wire antenna. These connect to the rear panel of the Tuner/Amplifier unit. Antennas must be connected for proper AM and FM reception.

• Connect the AM antenna to the two terminals labeled “AM LOOP.” Press tabs to open and insert either bare wire lead into either terminal. Place antenna on a flat surface and adjust position for best AM reception.

• Connect the bare wire lead of the FM antenna to either one of the ter minals labeled “FM 300Q.” Press tab to open terminal and insert the lead Extend the antenna to its full length and adjust for best FM reception.

NOTE: On all antenna connections, be sure that the bare end of each lead makes contact with the terminal.

BASIC CONNECTIONS (eontinued)

Adding an Auxiliary Component

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

• Match the left and right output plugs from the auxiliary component to the Left (L) and Right (R) VIDEO/AUX input jacks.

The auxiliary components provides a source of sound for both playing and

recording. '

NOTE: The ViDEO/AUX input jacks are not recommended for use in connec

ting a phonograph.

Providing 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 red STANDBY indicator will light (even though the POWER button is off) to show that the unit is plugged in and ready to operate.

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 complet^,

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 6ne. Do not at tempt to bypass this safety feature.

Connecting Headphones

• Connect headphones using the-PHONES jack on the front of the unit. Connecting headphones automatically cuts off sound to all speakers.

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

POWER

STANDBY

POWER button STANDBY indicator SENSOR for remote control PHONES jack EQUALIZER selector buttons

NOTE: See “USING THE REMOTE CONTROL,” page 25, for instructions on

operating your system from a distance.

POWER ON Mode

• Press the POWER button and release. The LCD display lights, and the system begins operating from the sound

source last selected — the tuner, the dual tape deck, the CD player, or a properly connected auxiliary component.

STANDBY Mode

• With power on, press the POWER button and release. (You can press POWER on the unit itself or on the remote control.)

The LCD display goes off, and the STANDBY indicator comes on.

VOLUME

SOURCE buttons (TUNER, TAPE, CD, AUX/AV)

BALANCE

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BASS BOOST BUTTON

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The source selector buttons — TUNER, TAPE, CD, and AUX/AV — indicate the sources of sound available to you through the system.

• To select a source of sound, simply press the button that represents the desired source. The system shifts to the selected source.

Adjusting Volume

• Turn the VOLUME dial clockwise to increase volume. Turn it counter

clockwise to decrease volume. NOTE: The “mute” function is available through the remote control. Press

the MUTE button to suspend the output of sound. Press MUTE again to

restore volume to the current setting.

Adjusting Balance

• Turn the BALANCE dial clockwise to increase the proportion of sound delivered to the Right speakers.

• Turn the BALANCE dial counterclockwise to increase the proportion of sound delivered to the Left speakers.

BASS

BOOST

• Set the dial to the “center” position to deliver the same load of sound to all speakers.

Selecting Equalizer Settings

• Press the button that provides the set of frequency adjustments that you find most suitable to ^ur listening material or listening taste.

You can select from JAZZ, POP, ROCK, CLASSICAL, or FLAT (all frequen

cies given equal emphasis).

CLASSIC

When you select a setting, the display shows the graphic equalizer

adjustments for that setting.

FLAT

Bass Boost

Use B/\SS BOOST to increase the bass response delivered to all connected speakers, both front and surround.

• Press the B/^S BOOST button to activate this option (“BASS BOOST” message appears on the display).

• Press the button again to turn the option off (“BASS BOOST message not displayed).

BASIC OPEBATING INSTRUCTIONS (eontlnued)

Bass boost is intended to enhance the quality of sound at low-volume levels. This option should usually be set to OFF at higher volumes to prevent possi ble distortion of sound and damage to speakers.

Surround Sound

SURROUND

Use SURROUND to activate the "surround sound” effect. The effective

change applies to all speakers.

• Press the SURROUND button to turn this option on (“SURROUND SOUND” message is displayed).

• Press the button again to turn the option off (’SURROUND SOUND” message not displayed).

USING THE TUNER (RADIO)

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Selecting the Tuner

Your new RCA system includes a tuner that lets you listen to receivable AM and FM radio signals.

• To select the tuner, press the TUNER selector button. The display indicates

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RCA RP-9753 User Manual

CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS I

GETTING STARTED

For Your Own Records

GETTING STARTED (continued)

Unpacking Ybur System

Where to Place the System

BASIC CONNECTIONS

Connecting the Two Units

Connecting the Speakers

BASIC CONNECTIONS

Placing Speakers

Connecting the Antennas

BASIC CONNECTIONS (eontinued)

Adding an Auxiliary Component

Providing AC Power

Connecting Headphones

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

POWER ON Mode

STANDBY Mode

Adjusting Volume

Adjusting Balance

Selecting Equalizer Settings

Bass Boost

Surround Sound

USING THE TUNER (RADIO)

Selecting the Tuner