RCA RS2040 User Manual

EN

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
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 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 004-000­00345-4 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.

Have a Blast-Just Not in your eardrums!
Make sure you turn down the
volume on the unit before you
put on headphones. Increase
the volume to the desired
level only after headphone
are in place.

RS2040 EN 2/2/04, 5:16 PM2

EN

FCC Information

Technical Information

Product: Mini System
Brand: RCA
Model: RS2040

Electrical Consumption

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 38 Watts

IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE

OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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 descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not as a
guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications without
prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should any
discrepancies arise in other languages.

For Your Records

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

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.

RS2040 EN 2/2/04, 5:16 PM3

EN

Table of Content

FCC Information

Getting Started .................................. 2

Unpacking Your System ................................... 2

Installation ....................................................... 2

Connecting the Speakers ............................ 2

Using the Antenna ...................................... 2

General Controls................................ 3

Front View ........................................................ 3

Top View ........................................................... 3

Remote Control ............................................... 4

Installing Batteries ....................................... 4

Settings .............................................. 5

Display .............................................................. 5

Setting the Clock ............................................. 5

Setting the Timer ............................................. 5

Activating the Timer ................................... 5

Setting Sleep Time ........................................... 5

View Remaining Sleep Time ....................... 6

Adjust Sleep Time ........................................ 6

Sound Features .................................. 6

Preset Equalizer Curves ................................... 6

X-Bass ............................................................... 6

Muting Audio .................................................. 6

CD Player ............................................ 7

Notes on CD-R/RW ........................................... 7

Loading a Disc .................................................. 7

Playback ........................................................... 7

Skipping Tracks ................................................ 7

Searching Through a CD ................................. 7

Random Playback ............................................ 8

Sampling Tracks ............................................... 8

Repeat .............................................................. 8

Setting Up a CD Program ................................ 8

Playing a Program List ................................. 8

View Program List ....................................... 8

Deleting Program List ................................. 8

1

Radio .................................................. 9

Selecting Tuner Band....................................... 9

Searching for a Station .................................... 9

Presetting a Station ......................................... 9

Auto Preset Programming .......................... 9

Listening to the Preset Station ................... 9

Suppressing Stereo Signal ............................... 9

Tape Player ....................................... 10

Playing Cassette Tape .................................... 10

Recording a Radio Program .......................... 10

Recording a CD .............................................. 10

Reset Tape Counter ....................................... 10

Troubleshooting Tips ....................... 11

Maintenance .................................... 12

Cleaning ......................................................... 12

CD Player ........................................................ 12

Tape Player ..................................................... 12

Handling CDs ................................................. 12

Cleaning CDs .................................................. 12

CD Lens Care

Important Information ................... 13

Safety Precautions ......................................... 13

Important Battery Information ..................... 13

Headset Safety ............................................... 13

Don’t Infringe ................................................ 13

Technical Specification .................................. 13

Limited Warranty (U.S.) ................... 14

Limited Warranty (Canada) ............ 16

RS2040 EN 2/2/04, 5:16 PM4

EN

Getting Started

2

Unpacking Your System

You should have:

• One main unit (with 2 speakers);

• One remote control;

• One safety leaflet;

• One User Manual;

• Owner registration card.

Installation

To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacing
shown as below:

4 inches

4

inches

4

inches

4 inches

2

inches

Connecting the Speakers

When connecting the speakers, match the red
wires to the red jacks and the black wires to the
black jacks. Each speaker has a black and a red
jack, one for positive and one for negative. The
top two jacks are for the left speaker, while the
bottom two jacks are for the right speaker.

Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.

NOTE: Make sure the insulation

is completely removed from the

ends of the

speaker wires at all connection

points.

Speaker

Wire Connection

Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.

Using the Antenna

Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to
make sure the FM antenna is positioned properly.
The FM antenna is the coiled wire connected to
the back of the unit. Uncoil it, making sure it is
fully extended (you may even want to tape it to
the wall behind the unit, if possible. The higher,
the better.)
For better AM reception, move or rotate the unit.

R

L

Front View

Side View

RS2040 EN 2/2/04, 5:16 PM5

EN

General Controls

3

Front View

ON • STAND-BY – Turns on/off the unit.

Remember to unplug the power cord from the
power outlet if you are not going to use the
system for some time.

CD – Selects CD mode.
TAPE – Selects tape mode.
TUNER / BAND • APP – Selects tuner mode; selects

radio band in tuner mode; begins auto preset
programming.
MONO / STEREO – In Tuner mode – Toggles stereo
and mono mode in FM tuner.
CLOCK • TIMER – Shows clock time and timer on/
off time; enters clock and timer setting mode;
enable or disable timer mode.

X-BASS – Enables / disables X-Bass
REC•II – Starts/pauses recording from CD / Tuner

mode.

TUNING - / + (SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP
FORWARD ) – In CD mode - skips backward or

forward to the other tracks.

In Tape mode - Rewinds or fast forwards tape.
In tuner mode -searches down or up radio

frequency.

STOP ( ) – In CD mode - Stops CD playback.
In Tape mode – Stops tape playback.

PLAY/PAUSE ( ) – In CD mode – Plays and
pauses CD playback.
In Tape mode – Plays and pauses tape playback.
PRESET - / + – In tuner mode – selects preset
station.
PROG•SET•CLEAR – Enters program setting mode;
confirms your settings; clears settings.
EQ – Selects among different sound effects (flat /
classic / rock / pop / jazz).

VOLUME – adjusts the sound level.
PHONES – Jack for connecting headphones.
OPEN/CLOSE – Push to open the tape

compartment door.

Top View

OPEN•CLOSE – Press to open the CD compartment

door.

OPEN•CLOSE

COMPACT DISC MICRO SYSTEM

RS2040 EN 2/2/04, 5:16 PM6

EN

General Controls

4

- Turns the unit on/off
EQ - Selects among different sound effects (flat / classic / rock /

pop / jazz)
REPEAT - In CD mode - toggles repeat options (repeat disc /
repeat track / repeat off).

- Selects random playback in CD mode.
CD - Selects CD player.
X-BASS - Enable and disables X-Bass.
INTRO - Selects Intro play in CD mode.
DISPLAY - In CD mode - toggles among displaying track elapse

time, track remain time and disc remain time.

TAPE - Selects tape player.
ST•MO - Toggles stereo and mono mode in FM tuner.
BAND/APP - Selects radio bands; starts auto preset programming.
TUNER - Selects radio tuner.
REC•II - Starts recording or pause recording.
CLK•TIMER - Enters clock and timer setting mode.
SLEEP - Selects sleep time.
PRESET + / - - Selects next / previous preset stations.
SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD - In Tuner mode -

Searches down or up radio frequency.
In CD mode - Skips to the previous or next track.
PLAY/PAUSE - In CD mode - Plays disc and pauses CD
playback.
In Tape mode - Plays tape and pauses tape playback.

STOP - Stops CD and tape playback.
MUTE - Mutes Volume.
VOL + / - - Turns up or down volume level.
PROG•SET•CLEAR - Enters program setting mode; confirms your

settings; clears preset station in tuner programming mode; clears
CD program in CD programming mode and resets tape counter in
tape mode.

Installing Batteries

The remote control must be inserted with 2 “AA” or “UM-3” or “R6” batteries prior use. Follow the steps
below to ensure correct installation.

1. Remove the battery compartment door (located at the back of the remote control) by sliding the
compartment door in the direction of the arrow and then lifting the door out and off the cabinet.

2. Before inserting the batteries, observe the polarities (that is, + and -) of the battery, then relate the
polarities to the engraved diagram inside the battery compartment. Now insert the batteries.

3. After installation of the batteries, replace and fit the lid to cover the batteries. Lightly push it close
with a snap.

Remote Control

RS2040 EN 2/2/04, 5:16 PM7