RS2600-EN rev.1 3/1/02 4:20 PM Page 2 EXPORTER Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46290 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 0151 © 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Déposée(s) 55237740 Rev. 1 (EN/F/E) www.rca.com Made In China / Fabricado en China RS2600-EN rev.1 3/1/02 4:20 PM Page 3 u s e r m a n DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM RS2600 A S I M U LT NEOUS E D SYST ND LOA P L AY A M OPEN/CLOSE u STANDBY POWER CLOCK PROG./SET Bass Boost DIMMER/ DEMO TIMER ROCK/CLASS IC POP/JAZZ TUNE/PRESET UP Y CD DISPLA SOURCE DISC SKIP CUSTOM /FLAT a DOWN PHONES REPEAT BAND AUTO PROG. DIREC ACCES T DISC S 1 2 3 4 5 l PLAYBACK DECK-2 DECK-1 CK REC/PLAYBA RS2600 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. RS2600-EN rev.1 3/1/02 4:20 PM Page 4 FCC Information EN 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 multimedia 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. 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. Technical specification Power Supply: 120V~60Hz Power consumption: 60 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 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. RS2600-EN rev.1 3/1/02 4:20 PM Page 5 Safety Information RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WA R N I N G S I G N ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERS E RV I C E A B L E PA R T S I N S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF I M P O R TA N T INSTRUCTIONS A C C O M PA N Y I N G T H E P R O D U C T. CAUTION EN SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Table of Contents FCC Information Safety Information Getting Started . . . . . . .2 Unpacking the system . . . . . . . .2 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Play and Load Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . .7 Skipping a Disc . . . . . . . . . . .7 Searching Through a CD . . .7 Shuffling the Play Order . . .7 Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . .7 Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Setting Up a CD Program . . .7 Playing a Program List . . . . .7 Displaying the Program List .7 Deleting Program List . . . . . .7 Troubleshooting Tips . .10 Maintenance . . . . . . . .11 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 General Controls . . . . . .3 Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Important Information 12 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .12 Important Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Don't Infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Technical Specification . . . . . .12 Display Settings Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Showing Demonstration . . . . .5 Display Clock / Timer . . . . . . . . .5 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . .5 Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . .5 Activating the Timer . . . . . . .5 Adjusting the Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . .8 Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . .8 Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Auto Preset Programming (FM only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Manually Setting Presets . . . . .8 Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . .8 Limited Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . . . . . . . .15 Sound Features . . . . . . .6 Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . .6 Creating Custom curves . . . . . .6 Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Tape Player Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Continuous Play . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 CD Player Notes on CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . . .6 1 RS2600-EN rev.1 3/1/02 4:20 PM Page 6 Getting Started EN Unpacking the system: You should have the following: · one main unit (with 2 main speakers, 2 surround speakers); · one remote control; · one AM loop antenna; · one user's guide; · one safety leaflet. · Owner and registration Card Speaker Wire Connection Push Speaker terminal tab down to insert wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal. NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the speaker wires at all connection points. Back View Installation To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces: 4 inches DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM RS2600 4 inches S I M U LTA N E O U S P L AY A N D L O A D S Y S T E M 4 inches OPEN/CLOSE CLOCK PROG./SET 1 FMANTENNA STANDBY POWER AM LOOP DIMMER/ DEMO TIMER ROCK/CLASSIC POP/JAZZ 2 PHONES Bass Boost CD DISPLAY TUNE/PRESET DISC SKIP CUSTOM /FLAT SOURCE UP DOWN REPEAT BAND AUTO PROG. SURROUND SPEAKERS 8 DIRECT DISC ACCESS _ _ 1 2 3 4 5 3 4 DECK-1 REC/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK DECK-2 R + _ + _ L R + + L MAIN SPEAKERS 6 ~ Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. FM Pigtail Antenna AM Loop Antenna Connector Surround Speaker Jacks Main Speaker Jacks 4 inches 2 inches Side View 2 RS2600-EN rev.1 3/1/02 4:20 PM Page 7 General Controls Main Unit DISC SKIP -- Skips to the next CD in the tray DISC 1 - DISC 5 -- Selects disc 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 STOP / TUNE / PRESET-- Stops CD track, Sets tune or preset mode PLAY/PAUSE -- Plays or pauses CD SKIP FORWARD -- Increments radio frequency, preset up, goes to the next CD track or setting option. SKIP BACKWARD -- Decrements radio frequency, preset down, goes to the previous CD track or setting option. REPEAT - Selects among repeat modes. BAND/AUTO PROG. -- Changes between FM and AM tuner bands. Enters auto preset program in FM STANDBY/POWER -- Turns power on or off (STANDBY mode). Tip: In STANDBY mode (press POWER off), the system displays the time. Press POWER to turn the system on in the previously used mode. Press CD, TAPE, or TUNER (Remote Only) to select the corresponding mode. Look at the display icons to identify the current mode. PHONES -- Jack for connecting headphones OPEN/CLOSE -- Opens or closes the disc tray. DEMO/DIMMER/CD DISPLAY -- Turns the feature demonstration on or off, adjusts display brightness, selects among displaying disc details. TIMER -- Enters timer setting mode and turns the timer on/off. CLOCK -- Shows clock time and enters clock setting mode. PROG./SET - Enters program mode for CD and Tuner; Applies new settings for Clock and Timer modes. SOURCE-- Selects the CD player/ tuner/ tape player. mode. ROCK/CLASSIC, CUSTOM/FLAT, POP/JAZZ -- selects among the different EQ modes. BASS BOOST -- Turns BASS BOOST on or off VOLUME UP/DOWN -- Increases/ decreases volume. EN DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM RS2600 S I M U LTA N E O U S P L AY A N D L O A D S Y S T E M STANDBY POWER OPEN/CLOSE DIMMER/ DEMO TIMER ROCK/CLASSIC POP/JAZZ CLOCK PROG./SET Bass Boost CD DISPLAY TUNE/PRESET DISC SKIP CUSTOM /FLAT SOURCE PHONES REPEAT BAND AUTO PROG. UP DOWN DIRECT DISC ACCESS 1 2 3 4 5 DECK-1 REC/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK DECK-2 Tape Player RECORD PLAY REWIND FAST-FORWARD STOP/EJECT PAUSE 3 RS2600-EN rev.1 3/1/02 4:20 PM Page 8 General Controls EN Remote Control TUNER CD B BOOS SOURCE TAPE OPEN /CLOSE EQ T WE R PO DEMO /DIMMER VOL P V RE NE XT RE W FW D VOL PAUSE S T OP REPEAT MUTE SHUFFLE . FM ST. DISK SKIP PRESET INTRO DOWN UP . SLEEP POWER -- Turns power on or off from STANDBY mode. TUNER -- Selects radio tuner. CD -- Selects CD player. TAPE -- Selects tape player. OPEN/CLOSE - Opens or closes CD disc tray. B BOOST - Turns Bass Boost on or off. DEMO/DIMMER - Turns the feature demonstration on or off; adjusts display brightness. VOL+ or VOL- -- Increases/ decreases volume. EQ -- Selects equalizer presets. PLAY -- Plays current CD. PAUSE - Pauses current CD playback. STOP -- Stops playing CD. NEXT/FWD --In CD mode - Skips forward to the next CD track; In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency. PREV/REV-- Skips backwards to the previous CD track; In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency. DISC SKIP -- Skips to next CD. REPEAT -- Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs. MUTE - mutes sound. SHUFFLE -- Turns on/off random playback. FM ST. - Toggles between FM stereo and mono. INTRO - Turns INTRO mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds of each track. PRESET UP/DOWN -- Selects next/ previous preset station. SLEEP - selects the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off. NOTE: Cassette functions can not be operated from the remote control. Battery Size: "AAA" or "UM-4" or "R03" 4 RS2600-EN rev.1 3/1/02 4:20 PM Page 9 Display Settings Display BASS SURROUND EN Showing Demonstration Not operational in CD mode. Press DEMO/DIMMER to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstration scrolls through all display operations. Activating the Timer Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the timer. The timer is active when the clock icon is lit. Display Clock / Timer Setting the Clock 1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on the display. 2. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to set the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute digits. 3 ...