RCA RS2042 User Manual

EXPORTER Thomson Inc. P. O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 © 2004 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) 55885890 (EN/F/E) www.rca.com www.rca.com/LatinAmerica Printed In China / Impreso en China

IMPORTADOR 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

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RS2042

user

manual

It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.

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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 unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient 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. 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 headphones are in place.

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

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE

SHOCK HAZARD,

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 USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

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

OR ELECTRICAL

FCC Information

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

Technical specification

Product: 5CD Audio System Brand: RCA Model: RS2042

Electrical Consumption:

Power Supply: 120V~60Hz Power consumption: 90 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

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. Remote Control No. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No.

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.

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Safety Information

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

Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Using the FM and AM Antennas . . . . . . . . .2

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

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

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

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

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

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

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

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

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Showing Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Activating the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Sound Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Creating Custom Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Notes on CD-R/RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Play and Pause Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Play and Load Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . .8

Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Selecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Searching Through a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

CD Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Setting Up a CD Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Playing a Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Displaying the Program List . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Edit Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Deleting Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Auto Preset Programming (FM only) . . . . . . .11

Manually Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .12

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Important Information . . . . . . . . .14

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Important Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . .14

Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Limited Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . .15

Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . . .17

Table of Content

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Unpacking the system

You should have the following:

•one main unit (with 2 main speakers);

• one remote control;

• one AM loop antenna;

• one user’s guide;

• one safety leaflet;

• Owner registration Card.

Back View

1. AM Loop antenna Jacks.

2. FM Pigtail Antenna.

3. Main Speaker Jacks.

4. Aux In.

Using the FM and AM Antennas

Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to make sure both the FM and AM antennas are positioned properly. Uncoil the FM antenna at the back of the unit, 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.) You’ll also need to connect the AM antenna loop to the back of the unit if you listen to AM stations. Rotate the AM loop antenna for better reception.

Connecting the Speakers

Each speaker has a black (negative) and a red (positive) jack. When connecting the speakers, match the red wires to the red jacks and the black wires to the black jacks.

Installation

To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces:

Getting Started

4 inches

Front View

4 inches

inches

Side View

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R L

AUX IN

R L + +

MAIN SPEAKERS 6Ω

AM LOOP

FM ANTENNA

Speaker

NOTE: Make sure the insulation

Wire Connection

Push Speaker terminal tab down to insert wire.

speaker wires at all connection

ends of the

ON/STANDBY SOURCE

CLOCK

TIMER SLEEP PROG/SET

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5

CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE

Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.

is completely removed from the

TUNE/PRESET

PRESET

VOLUME

BAND/

DEMO

AUTO PROG

CD INFO

5 DISC CHANGER

points.

Main Unit

Front View

ON/STANDBY - Turns power on or off (STANDBY mode).

SOURCE - Selects among CD player, tuner and AUX. CLOCK - Enters clock setting mode; shows clock time. TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; Turns on/ off timer.

SLEEP - Press to select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off. PROG/SET - Enters program mode for CD and Tuner. In Clock and Timer setting mode - Applies new settings for Clock and Timer modes. BAND/AUTO PROG/CD INFO - In CD mode selects among displaying disc details. In Tuner mode - Changes among tuner bands. Enters auto preset program in FM mode. DEMO - Turns the feature demonstration on or off. DISC1 / DISC2 / DISC3 /DISC 4 / DISC 5 - Direct access to the corresponding disc tray for playback. OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and closes disc compartment.

PLAY / PAUSE - In CD mode - Plays and pauses CD. TUNE/PRESET - In CD mode - Stops CD playback. In Tuner mode - Sets tune or preset mode. PRESET + / SKIP FORWARD - In CD mode Goes to the next CD track; selects the next program location. In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency; selects the next preset station. In Clock or Timer mode - Increases hour and minute digit.

PRESET - / SKIP BACKWARD - In CD mode - Goes to the previous CD track; selects the

previous program location. In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency; selects the previous preset station. In Clock or Timer mode - Decreases hour and minute digit.

VOLUME - Adjusts volume.

Top View

PHONES - Jack for connecting headphones.

General Controls

Tips:

In STANDBY mode, press ON/STANDBY to turn the system on in the previously used mode. Press CD, TUNER, or AUX (Remote only) to select the corresponding mode. Look at the display icons to identify the current mode.

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