RCA RS2300 User Manual

IMPORT ADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

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EXPORTER

Thomson Inc.

P.O. Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206 -1976

©2003 Thomson Inc.

Trademark(s) ® Registered

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55760330 (EN/F/E)

www.rca.com

www.rca.com/LatinAmerica

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RS2300

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.

FCC Information

FCC Information

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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.

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.

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.

Technical specification

Product: Compact Audio System
Brand: RCA
Model: RS2300

Electrical Consumption:

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

IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
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.

Safety Information

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.

Table of Contents

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FCC Information
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

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

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

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

Showing the Demonstration . .6

Display Clock / Timer . . . . . . . . .6

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

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

Activating the Timer . . . . . . .6

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Sound Features . . . . . . .7

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

X-Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

Using Preset Equalizer Curves .7

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

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

Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Play and Pause Discs . . . . . . . . .7

Selecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Searching Through a CD . . . . . .8

Shuffling the Play Order . . . . . .8

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

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

Setting Up a CD Program . . . . .8

Playing a Program List . . . . .8

Display Program List . . . . . . .8

Edit Program List . . . . . . . . . .8

Deleting Program List . . . . . .8

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

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

Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . .9

Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Auto Preset Programming . . .9

Manually Setting Presets . . . . .9

Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . .9

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

Selecting Tape Player . . . . . . .10

Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

From AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Troubleshooting Tips . .11

Maintenance . . . . . . . .12

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

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

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

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

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

CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

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Getting Started

Unpacking the system:

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You should have the following:

• one main unit (with 2 main speakers);

• one remote control;

• one FM antenna;

• one AM loop antenna;

• one user’s guide;

• one safety leaflet.

• Owner and registration Card

Back View

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ANTENNA

AC 120V/60Hz

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FM

AM LOOP

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MAIN SPEAKERS 6Ω

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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.

Antenna and Speaker

Push terminal tab down to
insert wire.

NOTE: Make sure the insulation

ends of the Antenna and

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Wire Connection

Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.

is completely removed from the

speaker wires at all connection

Installation

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

Front View

4 inches

4 inches

ON/STANDBY SOURCE TUNE/PRESET

DISC SKIP DISC OPEN/CLOSE

CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE

5 DISC CHANGER

DEMOVOLUME

4 inches

1. FM Antenna Jack

2. AM Loop antenna connector.

3. Main Speaker Jacks

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. Connect the FM antenna to the FM
connector on 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.)
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.

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Side View

2 inches

4 inches

General Controls

Main Unit

PROG/SET ST/MONO RECORD

BAND

DEMOVOLUME

ON/STANDBY SOURCE TUNE/PRESET

DISC SKIP DISC OPEN/CLOSE

CLOCK TIMER SLEEP SHUFFLE REPEAT INTRO CD INFO

X-BASS EQ

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5

PHONES AUXLR

Front Panel

ON/STANDBY —Turns power on or off (STANDBY

mode).
SOURCE - Selects CD player / tuner / tape player/ external
source.

DISC SKIP - Skips to the next disc in CD mode.

DISC OPEN/CLOSE — Opens and closes disc com-

partment.

VOLUME - Adjusts volume.

DEMO - Turns the feature demonstration on or off.

TUNE/PRESET - Stops CD track and tape operations,

selects tune or preset mode.
PLAY/PAUSE - Plays or pauses CD and tape opera­tions.
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 Tape mode - Fast forwards tape.
In Clock or Timer mode - Increases hour and minute digit.

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 Tape mode - Rewinds tape.

In Clock or Timer mode - Decreases hour and minute

digit.

PHONES —Jack for connecting headphones.
AUX L/R - Jack for auxiliary connection.

Control Panel

Open the control panel by pushing on the bottom side
of the control panel cover and rotating the the top
outwards.

CLOCK - Enters clock setting mode; shows clock time.
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; Turns on/ off timer.
SLEEP - Selects sleep duration.
SHUFFLE - Selects random playback in CD mode.
REPEAT - Selects among repeat options in CD mode.
INTRO - Selects intro playback in CD mode.
CD INFO/BAND - In CD mode, Selects display options to

show track elapse time, track remain time or disc remain
time. In Tuner mode - selects radio band.
PROG/SET - Enters program mode for CD and Tuner;
applies new settings for Clock and Timer mode.
ST/MONO - Selects stereo and mono sound in tuner
mode.

RECORD - Starts tape recording.
X-BASS - Turns X-Bass on/off.
DISC1 / DISC2 / DISC3 /DISC 4 / DISC 5 - Direct access

to the corresponding disc tray for playback.

EQ - Selects among different EQ options.

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