RCA RRB1302-A User Manual

owner’s manual

Compact Disc Changer

INTRODUCTION

Your Compact Disc Changer has these great features.

301 CD Giga Changer — the new roulette-type mechanism allows for a capacity of 301 CDs. Single Loader Slot One-disc Jump-in Playback — lets you easily play a disc that is not loaded in the rack. Priority Key — provides excellent operability of the jump-in play function. Plays regular, CD-R and CD-RW Compact Discs — lets you play recordable as well as regular CDs CD TEXT Compatible — displays disc titles while playing CD TEXT discs. Three Listening Modes (ALL, SINGLE and CUSTOM) with 5 custom files — provide listening versatility. Jog Dial — makes it even easier to select. Disc Detection — automatically detects a loaded disc when the hood is closed.

CONTENTS

Preparation ..............................................................................................................................4

Cautions Regarding Handling ..................................................................................................4

Connections ............................................................................................................................. 6

Names of Parts.........................................................................................................................7

How to Load The Discs ............................................................................................................9

Operations

To listen in order from the first track.........................................................................................10

To select the disc and track .......................................................................................................10

To select a play mode................................................................................................................10

Playing a disc that is not loaded in the rack ..............................................................................11

To play a track ..........................................................................................................................11

To start playback from a specific disc........................................................................................11

Opening or closing the hood during playback ..........................................................................11

To program and play only the discs you want to hear (CUSTOM play).....................................12

To repeat playback (REPEAT play)...........................................................................................13

To store your favorite tracks (BEST play) ..................................................................................13

To find out which discs you’ve listened to recently (PREVIOUS scan).......................................14

To playback tracks/discs at random (RANDOM play)................................................................14

To program tracks/discs in a desired order (PROGRAM play)....................................................15

To scan quickly through tracks on a disc (HI-LITE scan) .......................................................... 16

To use DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................ 17

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 18

Specifications .........................................................................................................................19

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This CD Changer is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets both UL and FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the US Department of Health and Human Services.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

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

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the product that can cause shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to alert you to important operating and maintenance instructions in this owner’smanual.

Warnings:

• This CD Changer uses a laser. Because of possible eye injury, only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device.

• The use of controls or adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than specified herein, can result in hazardous exposure to laser light.

Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your CD changer, and safety is a major factor in its design. However, safety is also your responsibility.

This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your CD changer and accessories. Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using your CD changer, follow them closely, and retain them for future reference.

Heed Warnings — Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.

Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Attachments — Do not use attachments/accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer, as

they might create a hazard. Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,

kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool). Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The

product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting, and use a recommended mounting accessory.

Carts — Move the product on a cart carefully. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product/cart to overturn.

Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation, ensure reliable operation, and protect from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar

surface. Do not place the product in a built-in bookcase or rack unless it provides proper ventilation as specified by the manufacturer.

Power Sources — Operate this product using only the power source indicated on its marking label. If you are not sure of your home’s power type, consult your product dealer or local power company.

Polarization — This product is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit in the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn’t fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. If you need an extension, use a polarized cord.

Power-Cord Protection — Route power-supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check — Upon completion of service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

Wall or Ceiling Mount — The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PREP ARA TION

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

1 Remote Control

POWER

HI-LITE

BESTPREVIOUS

MODE CLEARPROGRAMREPEAT

DISPLAY

DISC

TRACK

SET

DISC

¡4

ASMS

RANDOM

783

COMPACT DISC CHANGER

OSR

SYSTEM REMOTE

1 Audio Cable

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT BATTERY INSTALLATION

Dry Cell Batteries (not included) (AA size x 2)

Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control, and insert the batteries, taking care to align the ª and · polarities.

1 Control Cable

Incorrect use of batteries may cause leakage or rupture. Always follow these guidelines: A. Insert batteries into the battery compartment

correctly matching the positive ª and negative ·

polarities, as indicated inside the compartment. B. Never mix new and used batteries. C. Do not mix different brands of batteries.

Notes:

• To prevent battery leakage, remove the batteries when not using the remote control for more than one month. If leakage occurs, carefully wipe away any battery fluid inside the compartment, and replace the batteries with new ones.

• Do not allow books or other objects to rest on top of the remote control, since the buttons may be depressed, causing faster battery depletion.

CAUTIONS REGARDING THE CD CHANGER

• Avoid placing the changer on heat-generating sources such as amplifiers as doing so might affect performance.

• Install this compact disc changer as far away as possible from tuners and TV sets as close proximity to such equipment might cause noise or picture degradation. Such noise may be particularly noticeable when an indoor antenna is used. Use an outdoor antenna, or turn off power to the compact disc changer.

• Place the changer on a level surface.

CLEANING THE CHANGER

To clean the changer, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, wipe the changer with a soft cloth with a solution of one part detergent to 5 or 6 parts water, wring well, then wipe off the dirt. Use a dry cloth to dry the surface. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene or thinner which might harm the changer.

STORING DISCS

• Store discs in their cases vertically, avoiding locations with high heat or humidity, or extremely low temperatures, such as inside a vehicle or in direct sunlight.

• Follow precautionary notes listed on disc labels.

CD LENS CLEANER

The changer’s pickup lens should not become dirty in normal use. RadioShack offers cleaning kits for CD lens.

CLEANING AND HANDLING COMPACT DISCS

• Fingerprints or smudges on a CD’s surface might not directly affect the recorded signals, but might cause degradation of sound quality. Keep your discs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer periphery. RadioShack offers a variety of cleaning kits for CDs.

• If a disc becomes very dirty, wipe the dirt away gently with a soft cloth moistened in water, removing any water drops with another soft, dry cloth.

• When holding discs, do not touch their signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the center hole.

• Do not affix gummed labels or tape to the label surfaces. Do not scratch or damage the label.

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

• Do not play a CD with other than a circular shape as malfunction might occur.

• Do not use CD accessories such as stabilizer protection sheets, or protection rings as they might cause malfunction.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays or anti-static agents on discs. Do not clean discs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents, which might damage the disc.

Record cleaning sprays

Thinner

Benzene

Your changer can play discs which display these marks.

Notes: It may not be possible to play unfinalized discs which have very little recording time left on them. Finalizing a CD-R or CD-RW disc means making a recorded disc playable on an ordinary CD changer. To play CD-RWs, the changer must be specifically compatible with CD-RW discs.

When transporting your changer, remove all discs from the rack. Turn off POWER, wait for OFF to disappear from the display, then unplug the power cord.

CONNECTIONS

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

Stereo Amplifier

CD-DECK SYNCHRO

Control Cable

To the CONTROL IN Jack of the Component Bearing the OSR Mark.

CD-DECK SYNCHRO

Your CD Changer

A Making connections

1 Connect the LINE OUT jacks of the changer to the input

jacks (CD or AUX) of the amplifier. Make sure the white plugs are connected to the left (L) jacks and the red plugs to the right (R) jacks.

• Do not connect the changer to the amplifier’s PHONO jacks, as sound will be distorted and normal playback will not be possible.

2 Connect the power cord to an AC wall outlet, making

sure the plug is inserted fully.

Note: If you connect the power cord to a “SWITCHED” AC outlet on an amplifier, you will not be able to use the changer’s memory function.

B Connecting the Optical Fiber Cable Cautions:

• Insert the optical fiber cable plugs all the way into the jacks.

• Do not to fold or crimp the cable. When coiling an optical fiber cable for storage, make sure the diameter of the coil is 5-7/8 inches (15 cm) or larger.

• Use an optical fiber cable with a length of 10 feet (3 m) or less.

• Protect the optical fiber cable plugs from scratches and dust.

• When the changer is not connected using an optical fiber cable, be sure to keep the protective dust cap plugged into the optical digital output jack at all times.

IN OUT

CONTROL

More than

5-7/8 inches

(15 cm)

CONTROL

OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL IN

Optical Fiber Fable

IN OUT

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

CONTROL

C D

R L

LINE OUT

WhiteRed

Audio Cable

LINE OUT

A-1

WhiteRed

Power Cord

A-2

Connect the changer to an amplifier equipped with an optical digital jack.

1. Remove the protective dust cap from the changer’s

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT jack.

2. Use an optical fiber cable (not supplied, available at your local RadioShack store) to connect the changer’s

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT to the amplifier’s optical input

jack.

• Align the optical fiber cable plug with the optical digital jack and fully insert the plug.

C System remote control with a stereo amplifier that

has the OSR mark

With a stereo amplifier bearing the OSR mark, connect the

CONTROL IN jack on the CD changer’s rear panel to the

amplifier’s CONTROL OUT jack. This lets you control the CD changer’s Play, Stop, Pause, Track/Disc Search and Disc Change functions using the amplifier’s remote control.

Notes:

• For instructions regarding connections and operation, refer to the operating instructions provided with your stereo amplifier.

• When a control cable is connected to the changer’s

CONTROL IN jack, direct control of the changer with the

remote control is not possible. Operate the changer with the remote control by aiming it at the amplifier.

• Be sure to connect both of the control cable’s plugs securely to the CONTROL IN and CONTROL OUT jacks.

• Be sure to turn off the power of the amplifier before connecting the power cord and output cable.

• When only the digital output is connected, the remote sensor of the amplifier does not function. To operate it, connect the output cable to the stereo amplifier as well as connecting the digital output.

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