RCA RS3965SB Owner's Manual

User manual

500W 5-CD Mini System

with Bluetooth Receiver

Miniequipo de 500W con reproductor para 5 discos

y receptor de Bluetooth

RS3965SB

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It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the fi rst
time.

Es importante que lea este libro de instrucciones antes de usar su nuevo producto
por primera vez.

Safety Precautions

SEE MAR KING ON BO TTOM / BACK O F PRODUC T

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT R EMOV E COV ER ( OR B AC K) . NO U SE RSE RV IC EA BL E
PART S IN SID E. RE FE R SER VIC ING T O QUA LIF IED S ERV IC E
PERSONNEL.

Caution:

This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified may result in hazardous
radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do
not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.

This product contains a low power laser device.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFI ED MAY RESULT IN HAZAR DO US
RADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
INCORRECTLY REPLACED. R EPLACE ONLY WITH
THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

WARNING: MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT
DEVICE AND IT SHOULD REMAIN READILY
OPERABLE DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER
TO DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM MAINS
COMPLE TELY, THE M AINS PLUG SHO ULD BE
DISCONNECTED FROM THE MAINS SOCKET
OUTLET COMPLETELY.

TH E LI GHT NING FL ASH AND A RROWH EAD W IT HIN
TH E TR IAN GLE IS A WARN IN G SIG N ALERT ING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE
IS A WARNI NG SI GN ALER TIN G YOU OF I MPO RTAN T
INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

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.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver
is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

WARNING:

Changes or modifications to this unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Some of the following information may not apply
to your particular product; however, as with
any electronic product, precautions should be
observed during handling and use.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fi t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

• Only use attachments / accessories specifi ed by
the manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specifi ed by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving
the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

has been damaged in any way, such

Portable Cart Warning

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects fi lled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Always leave sufficient space around the
product for ventilation. Do not place product in
or on a bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that
may prevent air fl ow through vent openings.

• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars,
etc. on the product.

• Connect power cord only to AC power source
as marked on the product.

• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
into the product.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
This product does not contain customer
serviceable components.

• Main plug is used as disconnect device and it
should remain readily operable during intended
use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from
the mains completely, the mains plug should
be disconnected from the mains socket outlet
completely.

IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON BATTERIES,
adhere to the following precautions:
A. Do not mix old and new batteries.
B. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or

rechargeable (NiCd, NiMH, etc) batteries.

C. Any battery may leak electrolyte or explode if

disposed of in fire or an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

D. Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking

batteries can cause skin burns or other personal
injury. When discarding batteries, be sure to
dispose of them in the proper manner, according
to your state/provincial and local regulations.

E. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat

such as sunshine, fi re or the like.

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Important Information

Precautions

• Thi s unit us es a l ase r to r ead the m us ic on
the disc. Th e lase r me chan is m co rr es po nds
to the cartridge and stylus of a record player.
Alth ou gh this pro duc t in co rpo ra tes a laser
pi ck-u p len s, i t is comp letel y safe wh en
operated according to directions.

• Disc s rotate at hi gh speed inside the player.
Do n ot u se da ma ged , warpe d, or c racke d
discs.

• Do not to uch the p ic k- up le ns w hic h is
located inside the disc compartment. To keep
dust from colle cting on the pick-u p lens, do
not leave the compartment door open for an
extended period of time. If the lens becomes
dir ty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air
blower brush designed for camera lenses.

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.

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.

Technical specifi cations

Power supply: 120V~60Hz

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.

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Getting Started

Unpacking the system

You should have the following:

• one main unit
(with three speakers)

• one remote control (with 2 AAA batteries)

• one AM loop antenna

• user manual

Connections

Back view

1. AM loop antenna jack

2. FM pigtail antenna

3. Speaker jacks

4. AUX IN jacks

AM loop antenna

(included)

Jacks for external
sound input

Connecting speakers

Each main speaker has a black/red wire, and
subwoofer has two pairs of black/purple wires.
When connecting the speakers, match the red/
purple wires to the red/purple jacks and the black
wires to the black jacks on the main unit.

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Push speaker
terminal tab down
to insert wire.

Release tab to lock
wire in the terminal.

FM antenna

Using 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.

To an AC outlet

Installation

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

4”

4”4”

Front view

4”

2”

Side view

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NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely
removed from the ends of the speaker wires at all
connection points.

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Unit Controls

Main Unit

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2
3
4

5

6

7

8

1. Power indicator – Illuminates when the unit is

in standby.

Bluetooth indicator

2. POWER – To turn power on or off (STANDBY

mode).

3. TIMER – To turn the timer on/off; press and

hold to enter the timer setting mode.

4. CLOCK – To show time and enter clock setting

mode.

5. AUTO PROG / BAND – To auto-preset radio

stations in FM mode; To toggle between AM
and FM.

SOURCE – To select among CD player, TUNER,

BT, LINE IN and AUX sources.

PROG – To enter program mode for CD and

tuner.

SLEEP – To select the time interval in minutes

before the unit turns off.

6. USB jack – For charging only.

7. LINE IN – Ø3.5mm jack for external audio

sources.

8. PRESET

/ – To select the previous or next

preset stations in tuner mode.

– To stop CD playback.

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10
11
12

13

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9. / / TUN +/- – To tune radio frequency; to

skip CD track; to fast search through current
CD track.

/ PAIRING – To play and pause CD playback;

to pair the bluetooth.

– To open or close the disc tray.

10.

11. DISC SKIP – To skip to the next CD in the tray

in CD mode.

12. DIMMER – To adjust display brightness.

13. VOLUME – To increase/decrease the volume.

14. SHUFFLE – To turn on/off random playback.
PLAY MODE – To cycle between different play

mode.

BASS – To turn BASS on or off.
EQ – To select the equalizer presets.

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Remote Control

Remote control

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2
3

4

5

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12
13

14
15

6

7

8

9

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1. TUNER – To select the tuner and change the

radio band.

2. CD – To select the CD player.

3. INFO – To select among disc display

information.

4.

– To turn power on or off (STANDBY mode).

5. PREV/

6.

7. OPEN/CLOSE – To open and close CD disc tray.

8. PLAY MODE – To cycle between different play

9. FM ST. – To switch between FM ST ON and FM

10.

,NEXT/ – To tune radio frequency;

to skip CD track; to fast search through current
CD track.

/ PAIRING – To play and pause CD

playback; to pair the bluetooth.

mode.

ST OFF.

PRESET – To select previous / next tuner

preset station.

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17

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19

20
21

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– To select the bluetooth mode.

11.

12. LINE IN / AUX – To select the external sound

input from LINE IN jack or AUX IN jacks.

13. BASS – To turn BASS on or off.

14. DIMMER – To adjust display brightness.

15. VOL+ – To increase the volume.

16. VOL - – To decrease the volume.

17. STOP – To stop playing CD.

– To mute and restore audio output.

18.

19. SHUFFLE – To turn on/off random playback.

20. INTRO – To turn INTRO mode on or off to play

the first 10 seconds of each track.

21. DISC SKIP – To skip to next CD in CD mode.

22. SLEEP – To select the time interval in minutes

before the unit turns off.

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The remote control must
be inserted with 2 “AAA”
batteries prior to use.

Display

Source indication

CD tray status:
Lights when loaded
Flashes for the current disc
Animates when playing

Playback
mode status

Timer activated

PROG – program playback mode activated
SLEEP – sleep mode activated

Display brightness

1. Press and hold DIMMER for more than 2 seconds.

2. While “DIM 1” is displayed, press DIMMER repeatedly to select the desired level (DIM 1–3).

Radio bands

BASS – bass boost activated

STEREO – FM stereo mode activated
EQ – preset equalizer activated

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Clock and Timer

Setting the clock

1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour fl ashes on
the display.

2. Press / to set the hour and then press
CLOCK to shift to minute digits.

3. Press

4. Press CLOCK to save settings.

/ to set the minute.

• When system is ON, you can tap
CLOCK to display the current time
– it will display time for about 2
seconds.

Setting the timer

•

For RADIO timer, tune in to a desired station.

• For CD timer, insert a CD into the unit.

1. Press and hold TIMER until ON (timer on time)
appears with the hour fl ashing.

2. For setting time, press / to set the hour
and then press TIMER to shift to the minute
digits.

3. Press / to set the minute.

4. Press TIMER to change to OFF (timer off time)
with hour fl ashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for timer
off time setting.

5. Press TIMER to select the source. Press /
to select among TUNER, CD or BT (Bluetooth).

6. Press TIMER to set the volume. Adjust the
timer volume by pressing / to select the
desired volume level.

Note: To avoid startling you or other

individuals in your home, this product will not
turn on at a volume higher than 15.

7. Press TIMER to save settings.

Activating the timer

Tap TIMER to turn on/off the timer. The timer is
active when the clock icon is lit.

Sleep mode

You can select the time interval in minutes before
the unit turns off automatically.

1. Press SLEEP to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45,
30, 15, 10 and 5 minutes. The sleep icon lights
on the display when sleep mode is activated.

2. When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to
view remaining sleep time. Press SLEEP again
when the remaining sleep time is displayed to
change the sleep time.

• Sleep is automatically de-activated when the unit
is turned off .

Sound Features

Bass boost

Press BASS to turn on/off boosting the bass
frequency. The BASS icon lights on the display when
it is activated.

Muting audio

Press on the remote control to cut or restore the
sound.

Using preset equalizer curves

Press EQ on the unit to select among FLAT, ROCK,
POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC and CUSTOM. The display
shows your selection briefly.

Creating a Custom Curve

1. Press EQ on the unit to select the CUSTOM
mode.

2. While CUSTOM is displayed, press / to
cycle among the displayed BASS and TREB
range levels.

3.While BASS or TREB is displayed, adjust the
volume to set the associated gain between -10

- +10.

4. Press EQ to exit.

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