RCA RS2052 User Manual

RS2052

user

manual

EXPORTER
Thomson Inc.
P. O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976
© 2005 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
www.rca.com
Printed In China / Impreso en China

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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

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 InformationFCC Information

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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.

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.

Technical specification

Product: 5CD Audio System with mp3 Player
Brand: RCA
Model: RS2052

Electrical Consumption:

Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
Power consumption: 130 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.

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.

Portions based upon Microsoft Windows Media Technologies. Copyright © 1999 Microsoft
Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows Logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est con­forme à la norme du NMB-003 du Canada

RCA

RD2052

Equipment tested for

compliance as a

complete unit

For mp3 player only

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Important InformationImportant Information

Safety Precautions

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

• Never operate this product with the cabinet
removed.

• Do not use your System immediately after
transporting it from a cold place to a warm
place, as condensation may cause the system to
malfunction.

• Keep your unit away from humid areas and
abnormally hot places.

• 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.

• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located
inside the disc compartment. To keep dust
from collecting on the pick-up lens, do not
leave the compartment door open for an
extended period of time. If the lens becomes
dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air
blower brush designed for camera lenses.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.

•Minimum distances around the apparatus for
sufficient ventilation .

•The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation opening with items,
such as newspaper,table-cloths,curtains,etc.

• No naked flame sources,such as lighted
candles,should be placed on the apparatus.

•Attention should be drawn to the
environmental aspects of battery disposal .

Precautions for the mp3 Player

• Do not use the unit immediately after
transportation from a cold place to a warm
place; condensation problem may result.

• Do not store the unit near fire, places with
high temperature or in direct sunlight.

• Do not operate or store unit in places with
frequent static electricity or electrical noise
(e.g. speaker, TV set).

• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp
chamois leather. Never use solvents.

• The unit must only be opened by qualified
personnel.

Note:

This unit may temporarily cease to function
if subjected to electrostatic disturbance.
To resume normal operation, it may be
necessary to cycle the power off and back
on or to remove and reinstall the batteries.

Important Battery Information

• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you
do not use your remote control for more than
one month.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking
batteries may cause skin burns or other
personal injuries. Dispose of batteries in the
proper manner, according to provincial and
local regulations.

• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the
following circumstances:

- if mixed with a different battery type,

- if inserted incorrectly,

- if all batteries are not replaced at the same

time,

- if disposed of in fire, or

- if an attempt is made to charge a battery not

intended to be recharged.

Headset Safety

• Do not play your headset at high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended high­volume play.

• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.

• You should use with extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
Even if your headset is an open-air designed to
let you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up
the volume so high that you are unable to
hear what is around you.

Caution While Driving

Use of headphones while operating an
automobile or moving vehicle is not
recommended and is unlawful in some states and
areas. Be careful and attentive on the road. Stop
operation of the unit if you find it disruptive or
distracting while driving.

Please Respect the Environment!

Before throwing any batteries away, consult your
distributor who may be able to take them back
for specific recycling.

Care of Memory Card

(Not Included)

• Do not touch the golden electrodes.

• Use a soft dry cloth to clean any dirt.

• Do not bend Memory Cards.

• Do not operate or store the MultiMediaCards
in places with frequent static electricity or
electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set). Recorded
data may be damaged.

• It is normal for Memory Card to get warm after
being used for a long time.

• Always put it in storage case after removing
from the unit.

• Do not store Memory Card near fire, places
with high temperature/ humidity or in direct
sunlight.

Don’t Infringe

This product should only be used for the purposes
for which it is sold, that is, entertainment,
violating no copyright law. Any attempts to use
this product for which it is not intended is
unlawful and therefore not condoned by
Thomson.

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Table of ContentsTable of Contents

FCC Information

Important Information

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Using the FM and Am Antennas . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

General Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Showing Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Activating the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Sound Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Creating Custom Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Navigation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .11

File Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

Important CD and mp3/WMA Information . .12

Notes on CD-R/RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Notes on mp3/WMA Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Play and Pause Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Play and Load Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . .13

Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Selecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Searching Through a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Setting Up a CD Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Playing a Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Displaying the Program List . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Deleting Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

USB and Memory Card . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting mp3 Player to the Audio System 16

Inserting Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Selecting USB or Memory Card Mode . . . . . .16

USB / Memory Card Playback Features . . . . .16

Start and Pause Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Skipping Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Memory Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

My Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Add Track / File to My Selections . . . . . . . . . .18

Remove Track / File from My Selections . . . . .18

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Auto Preset Programming (FM only) . . . . . . .19

Manually Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Recording CD to USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Recording Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Instant Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Recording Tuner / AUX to USB Device . . . . . .21

Stop Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Deleting Files from USB Device . . . . . . . . . . .21

Deleting All Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

mp3 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Insert Battery into the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connecting the Lyra Player to your

Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

General Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Play / Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Skipping Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Scan Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Play modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Check for Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .26

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

mp3 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Limited Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . .30

Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . . .32

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Getting Started

Unpacking the system

You should have the following:

• one main unit (with 2 main speakers);

• one remote control;

• one AM loop antenna;

• one Digital Audio Player;

• one user’s guide;

• one safety leaflet;

• Owner registration Card.

Back View

1. FM Pigtail Antenna.

2. Main Speaker Jacks.

3. AM Loop antenna Jacks.

4. AUX IN

Note:

Make sure the tracks are encoded in mp3
or Windows Media formats and supported
bitrates. Bitrates supported by the player:

mp3 – 32 to 320kbps

wma – 48 to 160kbps

Warning:

Use of this product is for your personal use
only. Unauthorized recording or duplication
of copyrighted material may infringe upon
the rights of third parties and may be
contrary to copyright laws.

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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:

4 inches

4 inches

Front View

4 inches

4 inches

2

inches

Side View

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Speaker

NOTE: Make sure the insulation

Wire Connection

Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.

speaker wires at all connection

ends of the

Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.

is completely removed from the

points.

ON/STANDBY

MEMORY CARD

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

DISC 4

BAND/CD INFO

DISC 5

CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE

mp3

SOURCE

TUNE/PRESET

SELECT

RECORD

BACK

DELETE

5 DISC CHANGER

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General Controls

Main Unit - Front View

ON/STANDBY - Turns power on or off (STANDBY

mode).

SOURCE - Selects among CD player, USB, memory
card, tuner and AUX.

MEMORY CARD - Slot for inserting memory card.
DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 / DISC 4 / DISC 5 -

Direct access to the corresponding disc tray for
playback.
PLAY/PAUSE - Starts and pauses playback for
CD, USB and memory card.
STOP / TUNE / PRESET - Stops CD, USB and
memory card operations, In Tuner mode - selects
tune or preset mode.

OPEN/CLOSE - Opens or closes the disc tray.
SKIP BACKWARD - In CD mode - Goes to

the previous CD track and setting options;
searches backward through CD;
In USB and memory card mode - Skips to the
previous file;
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.
SKIP FORWARD - In CD mode - Goes to the
next CD track and setting options; searches
forward through CD;
In USB and memory card mode - Skips to the next
file;
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.
BAND/CD INFO - In CD mode - Selects display
options to show track elapse time, track remain
time or disc remain time.

In mp3 / WMA mode - Shows ID3 tag.
In USB / memory card mode - Shows memory

usage.
In Tuner mode - selects radio band.
VOLUME CONTROL - Adjusts volume (except in
navigation mode).

In mp3 / WMA / USB / memory card navigation
mode - Rotate clockwise to navigate downwards

and rotate counter-clockwise to navigate
upwards.

SELECT - In mp3 / WMA / USB / memory card stop
mode - Enters navigation mode.
In navigation mode - navigates forward.

BACK - In navigation mode - navigates
backwards.

RECORD - Starts recording.
DELETE - Removes track from My Selections.

In USB / Memory Card mode - Deletes file from
the connected mp3 player or memory card.

Tips:

In STANDBY mode, press ON/STANDBY to
turn the system on in the previously used
mode. Press SOURCE to select the
corresponding mode. Look at the display icons
to identify the current mode.

Main Unit - Top View

PHONES - Jack for connecting headphones
DEMO - Activates and deactivates demonstration.

Remote Control

ON/STANDBY - Turns power on or off (STANDBY

mode).
SOURCE - Selects among CD player, tuner, USB,
memory card, and AUX.
CD INFO - In CD mode - Selects display options
to show track elapse time, track remain time or
disc remain time.

In mp3 / WMA mode - Shows ID3 tag.
In USB / memory card mode - Shows memory

usage.
PROG - In CD / USB and Tuner mode - Enters
program mode.
INTRO - In CD / USB / memory card mode - Turns
intro mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds
of each track / file.

Note:

Refer to “mp3 Player” section on page 22­25 for mp3 player operation details.

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ON/STANDBY

MEMORY CARD

DISC 1

DISC 2

DISC 3

DISC 4

DISC 5

CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE

BAND/CD INFO

mp3

SELECT

BACK

SOURCE

TUNE/PRESET

RECORD

DELETE

5 DISC CHANGER

PLAY/ON

NEXT

LAST

STOP/OFF

PHONES

DEMO

REPEAT

ADD DEL

CLOCK TIMER

CD

INFOSOURCE

INTROPROG

SLEEP

ON STANDBY

VOL

DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE

RECORD

B.BOOSTEQ

FM ST

BAND