RCA RS2768i - Manual

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USER MANUAL

RS2768i

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

a c c e p t a n y i n t e r f e r e n c e r e c e i v e d ,

i n c l u d i n g i n t e r f e r e n c e t h a t m a y

cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for

a C l a s s B d i g i t a l d e v i c e , p u r s u a n t

to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These

l i m i t s a r e d e s i g n e d t o p r o v i d e

r e a s o n a b l e p r o t e c t i o n a g a i n s t

harmful interference in a residential

i n s t a l l a t i o n . T h i s e q u i p m e n t

g e n e r a t e s , u s e s a n d c a n r a d i a t e

radio frequency energy and, if not

i n s t a l l e d a n d u s e d i n a c c o r d a n c e

w i t h t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s , m a y c a u s e

h a r m f u l i n t e r f e r e n c e t o r a d i o

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:

– R e o r i e n t o r r e l o c a t e t h e

receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between

the equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from

t h a t t o w h i c h t h e r e c e i v e r i s

connected.

– C o n s u l t t h e d e a l e r o r a n

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.

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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

w a y. I f i t s t i l l w o n ’t f i t , c o n t a c t

a qualified electrician to change

the outlet, or use a different one.

Do not attempt to bypass this

safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

S H O C K , M AT C H W I D E B L A D E O F

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Technical information

Product: 5 Disc Audio System

Brand: RCA

Model: RS2768i

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz

Power Consumption: 240 Watts

Service information

T h i s p r o d u c t s h o u l d b e s e r v i c e d

only by those specially trained in

appropriate servicing techniques.

For instructions on how to obtain

service, refer to the warranty in-

cluded in this Guide.

W A R N I N G :

T O P R E V E N T F I R E O R

E L E C T R I C A L S H O C K H A Z A R D , D O

NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

C A U T I O N

: U S E O F C O N T R O L S O R

A DJ U S T M E N T S O R P E R F O R M A N C E

O F P R O C E D U R E S O T H E R T H A N

T H O S E S P E C I F I E D M AY R E S U LT I N

HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

C AUTION

: DANGER OF E X PLOSION

I F B A T T E R Y I S I N C O R R E C T L Y

R E P L A C E D . R E P L A C E O N LY W I T H

THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT T YPE.

W A R N I N G :

M A I N S P L U G I S U S E D

A S D I S C O N N E C T D E V I C E A N D I T

SHOULD REMAIN READILY OPERABLE

D U R I N G I N T E N D E D U S E . I N O R D E R

T O D I S C O N N E C T T H E M A I N S

P L U G F R O M M A I N S C O M P L E T E LY,

T H E M A I N S P L U G S H O U L D B E

D I S C O N N EC T E D F R O M T H E M A I N S

SOCKET OUTLET COMPLETELY.

Some of the following information

may not apply to your particular

p r o d u c t ; h o w e v e r, a s w i t h a n y

e l e c t r o n i c p r o d u c t , p r e c a u t i o n s

s h o u l d b e o b s e r v e d d u r i n g

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.

• D o n o t b l o c k a n y v e n t i l a t i o n

openings. Install in accordance

w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r ’ s

instructions.

• D o n o t i n s t a l l n e a r a n y h e a t

sources such as radiators, heat

r e g i s t e r s , s t o v e s , o r o t h e r

apparatus (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

• D o n o t d e f e a t t h e s a f e t y

p u r p o s e o f t h e p o l a r i z e d

o r g r o u n d i n g - t y p e p l u g . 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 fit into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of

the obsolete outlet.

• P r o t e c t t h e p o w e r c o r d f r o m

b e i n g w a l k e d o n o r p i n c h e d

particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where

they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

• U s e o n l y w i t h t h e c a r t , s t a n d ,

t r i p o d , b r a c k e t , o r t a b l e

specified by the manufacturer,

o r s o l d w i t h t h e a p p a r a t u s .

When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus

c o m b i n a t i o n t o a v o i d i n j u r y

from tip-over.

Portable Cart Warning

• U n p l u g t h i s a p p a r a t u s d u r i n g

lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified

s e r v i c e p e r s o n n e l . S e r v i c i n g i s

r e q u i r e d w h e n t h e a p p a r a t u s

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Information

Precautions

• This compact disc player uses

a laser to read the music on

the disc. The laser mechanism

corresponds to the car tridge

and stylus of a record player.

A l t h o u g h t h i s p r o d u c t

i n c o r p o r a t e s a l a s e r p i c k -

up lens, it is completely safe

when operated according to

directions.

• D i s c s r o t a t e a t h i g h s p e e d

inside the player. Do not use

damaged, warped, or cracked

discs.

• D o n o t t o u c h t h e p i c k - u p

l e n s w hi c h i s l o c a t e d i n s i d e

t h e d i s c c o m p a r t m e n t . To

k e e p d u s t f r o m c o l l e c t i n g

o n t h e p i c k- u p l e n s , d o n o t

leave the compar tment door

open for an extended period

of time. If the lens becomes

d i r t y , c l e a n i t w i t h a s o f t

b r u s h , o r u s e a n a i r b l o w e r

b r u s h d e s i g n e d f o r c a m e r a

lenses.

Headset safety

• Have a Blast-Just Not

i n y o u r e a r d r u m s !

M a k e s u r e y o u

t u r n d o w n t h e v o l u m e o n

t h e u n i t b e f o r e y o u p u t o n

h e a d p h o n e s . I n c r e a s e t h e

volume to the desired level

only after headphone are in

place.

• Do not play your headset at

high volume. Hearing experts

warn against extended high-

volume play.

• If you experience ringing in

your ears, reduce volume or

discontinue use.

• You should use with extreme

c a u t i o n o r t e m p o r a r i l y

discontinue use in potentially

hazardous situations.

E v e n i f y o u r h e a d s e t i s a n

open-air designed to let you

t o h e a r o u t s i d e s o u n d s , d o

n o t t u r n u p t h e v o l u m e s o

high that you are unable to

hear what is around you.

• Excessive sound pressure from

e a r p h o n e s a n d h e a d p h o n e

can cause hearing loss.

Getting Started

Getting Started

Unpacking the system

You should have the following:
• one main unit (with 2 speak-

ers)

• one remote control
• one AM loop antenna
• one user manual

Connections

Back view

1. AM loop antenna jack
2. FM pigtail antenna
3. Speaker jacks

Using FM and AM antennas

Before you use your audio system,

you’ll want to make sure both

the FM and AM antennas are po-

sitioned 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 pos-

sible, 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.

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Connecting speakers

Each speaker has a black/red wire
and a black/purple wire. 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.

Installation

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

Front view

Side view

4”

4”

4”

4”

2”

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.

Push speaker
terminal tab
down to insert
wire.

General Controls

Main Unit

P R E S E T /

– T o s e l e c t t h e

previous or next preset stations
in tuner mode.

S H U F F L E

– T o t u r n o n / o f f

random playback.

PLAY MODE

– To cycle between

different play mode.

L I N E I N

– Ø 3 . 5 m m j a c k f o r

external audio sources.

AUX IN•L/R

– Jacks for external

audio sources.

BASS

– To turn BASS on or off.

E Q

– T o s e l e c t t h e e q u a l i z e r

presets.

– J a c k f o r c o n n e c t i n g

headphones

AUTO PROG•BAND

– To toggle

between AM and FM. Also used
to auto-preset radio stations in
FM mode.

SOURCE

– To select among CD

player, TUNER, iPod, LINE IN and
AUX sources.

PROGRAM

– To enter program

mode for CD and tuner.

ON/STANDBY

– To turn power on

or off (STANDBY mode).

C L O C K

– To s h o w t i m e a n d

enter clock setting mode.

TIMER

– To turn the timer on/

off; press and hold to enter the
timer setting mode.

DIMMER•DEMO

– To turn the

feature demonstration on or off;
to adjust display brightness.

S L E E P

– To s e l e c t t h e t i m e

interval in minutes before the
unit turns off.

– To open or close the disc tray.

DISC SKIP

– To skip to the next

CD in the tray in CD mode.

VOLUME

– To increase/decrease

the volume.

/

– To tune radio frequency;

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

– To play or pause CD.

– To stop CD playback.

EQ

BASS

CLOCK

DIMMER

5 C D C H A N G E R

DEMO

SLEEP

DISC SKIP

TIMER

PROGRAM

SOURCE

PLAY

MODE

SHUTTLE

AUTO

PROG BAND

Remote control

– To t u r n p o w e r o n o r o f f

(STANDBY mode).

CD

– To select the CD player.

TUNER

– To select the tuner and

change the radio band.

I N F O

– To s e l e c t a m o n g d i s c

display information.

iPod

– To select iPod playback.

T h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l
must be inserted with
2 “ A A A ” b a t t e r i e s
prior to use.

FM ST.

– To switch between FM

on and off modes.

L I N E I N / A U X

– To s e l e c t t h e

external sound input from LINE
IN/ AUX IN jacks.

DISC SKIP

– To skip to next CD in

CD mode.

V O L +

/

V O L –

– To i n c r e a s e /

decrease the volume.

– To p l a y a n d p a u s e t h e

current CD.

PREV/

,

NEXT/

– To tune radio

frequency; to skip CD track; to
fast search through the CD.

O P E N / C L O S E

– To o p e n a n d

close CD disc tray.

STOP

– To stop playing CD.

PLAY MODE

– To cycle between

different play mode.

– To mute and restore audio

output.

S H U F F L E

– T o t u r n o n / o f f

random playback.

MENU

– To display iPod menu;

and return to previous menu.

SELECT

– To confirm iPod menu

lists.

INTRO

– To turn INTRO mode on

or off to play the first 10 seconds
of each track.

PRESET

– To select previous

/ next tuner preset station; to
navigate the iPod menu list.

S L E E P

– To s e l e c t t h e t i m e

interval in minutes before the
unit turns off.

General Controls

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

Source indication

Display

Product Demonstration mode

P r e s s

D I M M E R • D E M O

t o t u r n

on/off demonstration mode. The
demonstration scrolls through all
display operations.

Display brightness

1. Press and hold

DIMMER•DEMO

for more than 2 seconds.

2. W h i l e “ D I M ” i s d i s p l a y e d ,

p r e s s

D I M M E R • D E M O

r e p e a t e d l y t o s e l e c t t h e
desired level (DIM 1–3).

Radio bands

BASS

– bass boost activated

STEREO

– FM stereo mode acti-

vated

EQ

– preset equalizer activated

PROG –

program playback mode

activated

SLEEP

– sleep mode activated

Folder navigation mode

Timer

activated

Playback
mode
status

Clock and Timer

Setting the clock

1. Press and hold

C L O C K

until

t h e h o u r f l a s h e s o n t h e
display.

2. Press

/

to set the hour

a n d t h e n p r e s s

C L O C K

t o

shift to minute digits.

3. P r e s s

/

t o s e t t h e

minute.

4. Press

CLOCK

to save settings.

• W h e n s y s t e m i s

O N , y o u c a n t a p

C L O C K

t o d i s p l a y

the current time – it will
d i s p l a y t i m e f o r a b o u t 2
seconds.

• W h e n t h e s y s t e m i s O F F

(standby), the display will
turn off to save power.

the desired volume level.

7. Press

TIMER

to save settings.

Activating the timer

Ta p

T I M E R

t o t u r n o n / o f f t h e

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
l i g h t s o n t h e d i s p l a y w h e n
sleep mode is activated.

2. When sleep is activated, press

SLEEP

once to view remaining

sleep time. Press

SLEEP

again

w h e n t h e r e m a i n i n g s l e e p
t i m e i s d i s p l a y e d t o c h a n g e
the sleep time.

• S l e e p i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y d e -

a c t i v a t e d w h e n t h e u n i t i s
turned off.

Setting the timer

•

For RADIO timer, tune in to a
desired station.

• For CD timer, insert a CD into

the unit.

• F o r i P o d t i m e r, i n s e r t y o u r

iPod into the connector.

1. Press and hold

TIMER

until

ON (timer on time) appears
with the hour flashing.

2. F o r s e t t i n g t i m e , p r e s s

/

to set the hour and then

press

T I M E R

to shift to the

minute digits.

3. P r e s s

/

t o s e t t h e

minute.

4. P r e s s

T I M E R

t o c h a n g e t o

O F F ( t i m e r o f f t i m e ) w i t h
hour flashing. Repeat steps
2 & 3 f o r t i m e r o f f t i m e
setting.

5. P r e s s

T I M E R

t o s e l e c t t h e

source. Press

/

to select

among TUNER, CD or iPod.

6. P r e s s

T I M E R

t o s e t t h e

v o l u m e . A d j u s t t h e t i m e r
v o l u m e b y

/

t o s e l e c t

Clock and timer

Bass boost

P r e s s

B A S S

t o t u r n o n / o f f

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 dis-
play 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 . W h i l e B A S S o r T R E B i s

displayed, adjust the volume
t o s e t t h e a s s o c i a t e d g a i n
between -10 - +10.

4. Press

EQ

to exit.

Sound Features

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This Audio System has

e a r n e d t h e E N E R G Y

STAR.

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

Caution:

T h i s p r o d u c t u t i l i z e s a l a s e r. U s e
o f c o n t r o l s o r a d j u s t m e n t s o r
p e r f o r m a n c e o f p r o c e d u r e s o t h e r
than those specified may result in
hazardous radiation exposure. Do
not open covers and do not repair
yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.

• 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.

I F Y O U R P R O D U C T O P E R AT E S O N B AT T E R I E S , a d h e r e t o t h e

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, fire

or the like.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Controls

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This product contains a low

power laser device.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD

W I T H I N T H E T R I A N G L E I S A W A R N I N G

S I G N A L E R T I N G Y O U O F " D A N G E R O U S

VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

T H E E X C L A M AT I O N P O I N T W I T H I N T H E

TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING

Y O U O F I M P O R T A N T I N S T R U C T I O N S

ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

S H O C K , D O N O T R E M O V E C O V E R ( O R

BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

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(L)

h a s b e e n d a m a g e d i n a n y w a y,

s u c h a s p o w e r - s u p p l y c o r d o r

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.

A D D I T I O N A L S A F E T Y

INFORMATION

• Apparatus shall not be exposed

to dripping or splashing and no

objects filled with liquids, such

as vases, shall be placed on the

apparatus.

• A l w a y s l e a v e s u ff i c i e n t s p a c e

a r o u n d t h e p r o d u c t f o r

v e n t i l a t i o n . D o n o t p l a c e

product in or on a bed, rug, in

a bookcase or cabinet that may

prevent air flow 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.

• C a r e s h o u l d b e t a k e n s o t h a t

objects do not fall into the product.

Red & Black

Red & Black Purple &

Black

Purple & Black

AM loop antenna

(included)

Speaker

Speaker

2

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