RCA RS2519, RS2518 Owner’s Manual
RCA
Models: RS2518
RS2519
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FCCInformation
This device generates and usesradio frequency (RF)
energy, and if not installed and used properly, this
equipment may cause interference to radio and tele-
vision reception.
This equipment hasbeen type tested and found to
comply with the specifications in Subpart Jof Part 15
of FCCRules.These rules are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against radio and television inter-
ference in aresidential installation. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in par-
ticular installations.
If this equipment does causeinterference 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 meas-
ures:
• 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 isreceiving interference.
• Plugthe 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 sugges-
tions.
Also,the Federal Communications Commission has
prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and
Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This book-
let isavailable from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC20402. Pleasespecifystock
number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules21CFR
Subchapter J.Applicable at the date of manufacture.
For Your Safety
The ACpower plug ispolar-
ized (one blade iswider
than the other) and only fits
into ACpower outlets one
way. Ifthe 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 usea different one. Do not
attempt to bypassthis safety feature.
CAUTION: TO PREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUGTO WIDE
SLOT,FULLYINSERT.
For Your Records
In the event that service should be required, you may
need both the model number and the serial number.
In the spacebelow, record the date and place of pur-
chase,and the serial number:
Model No.
Remote Control No.
Date of Purchase
Placeof Purchase
Serial No.
Service Information
Thisproduct should be serviced only by those special-
ly trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For
instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the
warranty included in this Guide.
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down the volume
on the unit before you put on head-
phones. Increase the volume to the
desired level only after headphone are
in place.
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THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
ALERTING YOU OF
DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
BEEMARKINGON BOTTOM/ BACKOF PRODUCT
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
MPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
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FCC/SafetyInformation
Installation .......... 2
Controls& Indicators
Main Unit ............... 3
Tape Player .............. 3
Remote Control .......... 4
Display
Showing the Demonstration
........................ 5
Display Alarm/Clock ....... 5
Setting the Time ......... 5
Setting the Timer ......... 5
Activating the Timer .... 5
Adjusting the Display
Brightness ............. 5
SleepMode ............ 5
Sound Features
Using Preset Equalizer Curves
........................ 6
Creating a Custom Curve
........................ 6
BBoost ................. 6
Muting Audio ............ 6
CD Player
Loading Discs .......... 6
Playing Discs ........... 6
Shuffling the Play Order .6
Sampling Tracks ........ 6
Repeating the Play Order . .7
CDdisplay ............... 7
Setting Up a CDprogram . .7
Playing a Program List ..... 7
Displaying the Program list
........................ 7
Deleting a Trackfrom a
Program List ............. 7
Skipping a Disk ........... 7
Searching through aCD ...7
Tuner
Tuning to aStation ....... 8
Using Presets ............ 8
Auto Preset Program (for FM
only) .................... 8
Setting Presets ........... 8
Suppressing Stereo Signal
........................ 8
TapePlayer
Playing a Tape ........... 9
Continuous Play .......... 9
Recording ............... 9
From Tuner ............. 9
From CD ............... 9
Tape to Tape ........... 9
From an Auxiliary Input . .9
TroubleshootingTips
................... 10
Maintenance
Cleaning ............... 10
CDPlayer ............... 10
Tape Player ............. 10
More Information .... 11
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1.AM Loop Antenna Connector
2.Auxiliary Connector
3. Surround Speaker Jacks(Surround
speakers inciuded only with RS2519)
4. Main Speaker Jacks
5. FMAntenna
Unpacking the system:
You should have:
• one main unit (with 2speakers);
• one remote control;
• one AM loop antenna;
• T-TypeFM antenna wire;
• one user's guide;
• one safety leaflet.
• Owner and registration Card
Toensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces:
I 10cm
10cm
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10 cm
5 cm
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Main Unit
OPE_CLOSE i Opensor closes
the disc tray.
DISC 1 -DISC5 -- Selectsdisc 1.
2.3,4, or5
DISCSKIP -- Skipsto the next CD
in the tra)
STANDBY/POWER-- Turns
power on or off (STANDBYmode).
PHONES-- Jack for connecting
headphones
SOURCE-- Selectsthe CD player/
tuner/tape player/external source
D.EMO/DJMME_CD DISPLAY --
Turnsthe feature demonstrahon
on or off, adjusts display bright-
ness selects among displaying disc
details.
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STOP/ TUNE / PRESET--
Stops CDtrack, Setstune
or preset mode
SKIP FORWARD --
Increments radio fre-
quency,CDtracks or set-
ting options. ROCK/CLASSIC,CUSTOM/FLAT,
SKIP BACKWARD -- POP/JAZZ i selectsamong the
Decrements radio fre- different EQmodes.
quency,CDtracks or set- VOLUME i Increases/decreases
ting options volume.
I1_| | PLAY/PAUSE -- Playsor
...... pausesCD
CLOCK-- Showsclock time and
enters clock setting mode.
TIMER i Enters timer setting
mode and turns the mode on/off.
BANDIAUTO PROG.i Changes
between FM and AM tuner
bands. Enters autopreset pro-
gram in FM mode,
REPEAT - Selectsamonq repea_
modes.
PROGJSET - Enters program or
setting mode for CD and tuner
mode,
BBOOST -- TurnsB BOOSTon or
off ....
_l _. _DECK-1 ................. DECK-2
Tape Player
• RECORD
REWIND
I1_ PLAY i
FAST-FORWARD
• m. STOP/EJECT i
II PAUSE i
Tip: In STANDBY mode tpress
POWER off thesyszemdis
playsthetim_.PrsesPOWER to
mum thesysu_ ca intheprevicmslyused
mode. Press3D TAPE, TUNER coAUX
(RemoteOnly co selectthecorresponding
mode.LockamthedisplayicrmsEo iclEntify
the _E mode.
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Remote Control
POWER -- Turns power on or off (STANDBYmode),
TUNER-- Selectstuner
CD -- SelectsCD player
TAPEi Selectstape player
AUX i Selects external input.
B_BOOST - TurnsB BOOSTon or off
VOL+ or VOL--- Increases/decreasesvolume
EQ i Selectsequalizer presets
PLAY/PAUSE -- Playsor pausescurrent CD
STOP-- Stopsplaying CD
NEXTIFWD i Increments CDtrack: searchesthrough CD
PREVIREVi Decrements ODtrack: searchesthrough CD
(PressNEXTIFWD or PREV/REVto tune up/down tuner fre-
quency)
DISCSKIP i Skipsto next CD
REPEAT i Repeatsa track, CD,or all ODs.
MUTE - mutes sound
SHUFFLE-- Turns on/off random listening
FM ST.-Toggles between FM stereo and mono
INTRO- Turns INTROmode on or off to play the first 10seconds
of each track.
PRESETUPIDOWN i Selectsnext/previous preset station
RECORDi does not function in this unit
SLEEP- selectsthe time interval in minutes before the unit turns
off
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XoSURROUND oDoesnot function on this unr_
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