Rca RS2534, RS3531, RS2531 User Manual

RCA

Models: RS2531

RS2534 RS3531

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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.

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

Sub-Woofer ............. 6

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

X-Surround .............. 6

CD Player

Loading Discs ........... 6

Playing Discs ............ 6

Shuffling the Play Order . .6

Sampling Tracks ......... 6

Repeating the Play Order .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

Tapeto Tape ............. 9

From an Auxiliary Input ...9

TroubleshootingTips

................... 10

Maintenance

Cleaning ............... 10

CDPlayer ............... 10

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

More Information .... 11

Limited Warranty .... 12

RS2531 I RS2534 1RS3531

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1 AM Loop Antenna Connector 2 Auxiliary Connector 3 Surround Speaker Jacks(Surround

speakers included only with RS2534) 4 Main Speaker Jacks 5 Subwoofer Speaker Jacks

6 FMAntenna Jack

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

OPEN/CLOSE-- Opensor closes the disc tray.

DISC 1 -DISC5 -- Selectsdisc 1,

2.3.4, or5 DISCSKIP -- Skipsto the next CD

in the tray

STANDBY/POWER-- Turns power on or off (STANDBYmode).

PHONES-- Jack for connecting headphones

SOURCE-- Selectsthe CD player/ tuner/tape player/external source

DEMOIDIMMEPdCD DISPLAY --

Turnsthe feature demonstration on or off, adjusts display bright-

ness. shows discdetails,

_,_ =,_ SKIP FORWARD--

: volume.

or preset mode

Increments radio fre- quency, CDtracks or set-

Lingoptions.

_ SKiP BACKWARD --

--_ Decrements radio fre-

quency, ca tracksor set- TapePlayer

Ling options

I_ I I PLAY/PAUSE-- Playsor • RECORD

-- pausesCD • PLAY CLOCK-- Shows clock time and

enters clock setting mode. • m_ STOP/EJECT TIMER-- Enterstimer setting II PAUSE

mode and turns the mode on/off. BANDIAUTO PROG.-- Changes

between FM and AM tuner bands, Enters autopreset pro-

gram in FM mode, SUBWOOFER i Turnssub-woofer

on or off

ROCK/CLASSIC,CUSTOM/FLAT, POP/JAZZ -- selects among the

different EQmodes.

X-SURROUND -- Pressonce to activate X-SURROUND VOLUME -- Increases/decreases

REWIND FAST-FORWARD

playsthetim_.Rre_ POWER to EurnthesysE_ <m inthepreviouslyused mode. Press2D TAPE, TUNER coAUX

(Remote)niy _o selectthecorres_

mode.Imckacthedisplayions co ic]Entify the _E mode.

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