u s e r m a n 5 DISC CHANGER AND LOAD US SIMULTANEO PLAY SYSTEM u CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE N · CLOSE PE O ON DISC SKIP IR SENSOR STA a NDB Y STANDBY L SOURCE GAME ·MP3· PRESET EQ TIMER DIGITAL TUNING TUNE · PRESET R PROG · SET DIMMER·DEMO CLOCK BAND REPEAT AUTO PROG CD DISPLAY BASS BOOST VO LUME CON TR OL l DECK DECK 1 PLAYBACK/ RECORD 2 PLAYBACK · AUTO STOP MECHANISM AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL ONE TOUCH RECORDING 1 CONTINUOUS PLAY 2 > TAPE DUBBING 2 > 1 P O P M W E RE D O W E RE D SOUND S SY E T SOUND S SY E T 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 EXPORTER Thomson multimedia Inc. P.O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 © 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) 55570940 (EN/F/E) www.rca.com www.rca.com/LatinAmerica Printed In China / Impreso en China RS2620 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. M 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. Safety Information Technical specification Product: 5CD Audio System Brand: RCA Model: RS2620 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. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 Electrical Consumption: Power Supply: 120V~60Hz Power consumption: 80 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 SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. 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 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Important Information 12 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .12 Important Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Don't Infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Technical Specification . . . . . .12 Display Settings 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. 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 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. 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 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. CD Player Notes on CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . . .6 1 Getting Started EN Unpacking the system: You should have the following: · one main unit (with 2 main speakers); · one remote control; · one AM loop antenna; · one user's guide; · one safety leaflet. · Owner and registration Card General Controls Connecting the Speakers Match the red wire (on the left speaker) to red terminal for the left speaker (L) on the back of the unit and the black wire (on the left speaker ) to the black terminal for left speaker (L). Follow the same procedure to connect the right (R) speaker. Speaker Wire Connection CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE Main Unit DIGITAL TUNING (SKIP BACKWARD) -- Decrements radio frequency, preset down, goes to the previous CD track or setting option. DIGITAL TUNING (SKIP FORWARD) -- Increments radio frequency, preset up, goes to the next CD track or setting option. PLAY / PAUSE -- Plays or pauses CD. TUNE·PRESET -- Stops CD track, Sets tune or preset mode. PROG·SET - Enters program mode for CD and Tuner; Applies new settings for Clock and Timer modes. BAND/AUTO PROG. -- Changes between FM and AM tuner bands. Enters auto preset program in FM mode. BASS BOOST -- Turns BASS BOOST on or off. REPEAT - Selects among repeat modes. DISC SKIP -- Skips to the next CD in the tray VOLUME UP/DOWN -- Increases/ decreases volume. · CLO SE PEN O DISC SKIP LU ME CON TR OL EN 5 DISC CHANGER AND LOAD SYSTEM SIMULTANEOUS PLAY Back View Push Speaker terminal tab down to insert wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal. ON STA IR SENSOR NDBY STANDBY L GAME ·MP3· SOURCE TIMER PRESET EQ DIGITAL TUNING TUNE · PRESET R DIMMER·DEMO CLOCK PROG · SET BAND REPEAT CD DISPLAY AUTO PROG BASS BOOST NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the speaker wires at all connection points. DECK 1 VO DECK 2 PLAYBACK/ RECORD PLAYBACK AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL · AUTO STOP MECHANISM ONE TOUCH RECORDING CONTINUOUS PLAY 2 > 1 TAPE DUBBING 2 > 1 Installation AM LOOP 1 FM ANTENNA To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces: 2 Front View 4 inches + R L MAIN SPEAKERS 6 _ 3 ~ + ON/STANDBY -- Turns power on or off (STANDBY mode). 4 inches _ 4 inches ON 5 DISC CHANGER AND LOAD SYSTEM SIMULTANEOUS PLAY CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE EN · CLOSE OP 1. FM Pigtail Antenna 2. AM Loop Antenna Connector 3. Main Speaker Jacks ST ANDBY IR SENSOR DISC SKIP STANDBY L GAME ·MP3· SOURCE TIMER PRESET EQ DIGITAL TUNING TUNE · PRESET R DIMMER·DEMO CLOCK PROG · SET BAND REPEAT CD DISPLAY AUTO PROG BASS BOOST VOL UME CONTR OL DECK 1 DECK 2 PLAYBACK/ RECORD PLAYBACK AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL · AUTO STOP MECHANISM ONE TOUCH RECORDING CONTINUOUS PLAY 2 > 1 TAPE DUBBING 2 > 1 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. 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. Tip: In STANDBY mode (press ON/STANDBY off), the system displays the time. Press ON/STANDBY to turn the system on in the previously used mode. Press CD, TAPE, TUNER or AUX (Remote Only) to select the corresponding mode. Look at the display icons to identify the current mode. GAME ·MP3· L / R - Jack for auxiliary connection. PHONES -- Jack for connecting headphones OPEN/CLOSE -- Opens or closes the disc tray. SOURCE-- Selects the CD player/ tuner/ tape player. DIMMER·DEMO/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. PRESET EQ -- selects among the different EQ modes. Tape Player RECORD PLAY REWIND FAST-FORWARD STOP/EJECT PAUSE Side View 2 inches 4 inches 2 3 General Controls EN Remote Control TUNER CD EQ Display Settings Display EN BASS SURROUND SOURCE TAPE AUX B.BO OST DEMO/ DIMMER ON VOL E PR V N EX T RE V FW VOL D OPEN/CLOSE STOP REPEAT FM ST. DISC SKIP INTRO DN·PRESET·UP SLEEP ON -- Turns power on or off from STANDBY mode. CD -- Selects CD player and change CD display information in CD playing mode. TUNER -- Selects radio tuner and change radio band in Tuner mode. TAPE -- Selects tape player. AUX -- Selects Aux; turns the system on. EQ -- Selects equalizer presets. 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. PLAY/PAUSE -- Plays and pauses current CD. NEXT /FWD -- In CD mode - Skips forward to the next CD track; In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency. PREV /REV -- In CD mode - Skips backwards to the previous CD track; In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency. OPEN/CLOSE -- Opens and closes CD disc tray. STOP -- Stops playing CD. REPEAT -- Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs. MUTE - mutes soun ...