RCA RS2769iS - Manual

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

USER MANUAL

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 ,
including interference that may 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:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between

the equipment and receiver.

– C o n n e c t t h e e q u i p m e n t i n t o a n

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
c o u l d v o i d t h e u s e r ' s a u t h o r i t y t o
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
o u t l e t c o m p l e t e l y, t u r n t h e p l u g
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 q u a l i f i e d e l e c t r i c i a n t o c h a n g e
the outlet, or use a different one.

Do not attempt to bypass this
safety feature.

C A U T I O N : T O P R E V E N T E L E C T R I C
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: RS2769iS
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 240 Watts

Service information

This product should be serviced only
by those specially trained in appro-
priate servicing techniques. For in-
structions on how to obtain service,
refer to the warranty included 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

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
E X P O S E T H I S P R O D U C T T O R A I N O R
MOISTURE.

C A U T I O N

: 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 T H A N
T H O S E S P E C I F I E D M AY R E S U L T I N
HA Z ARDOUS R ADIATION EXPOSURE.

CAUTION

: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF

BAT TERY IS INCORREC TLY REPL ACED.
R E P L AC E O N LY W I T H T H E S A M E O R
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 OPER ABLE
DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO
DISCONNEC T THE MAINS PLUG FROM
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 E C T E D
F R O M T H E M A I N S S O C K E T O U T L E T
COMPLETELY.

Some of the following information
m a y n o t a p p l y t o y o u r p a r t i c u l a r
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
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.
• 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
p o l a r i z e d p l u g h a s t w o b l a d e s
with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two
b l a d e s a n d a t h i r d g r o u n d i n g

p r o n g . T h e w i d e b l a d e o r t h e
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

specifi ed 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.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Information

Precautions

• This compac t disc player uses

a la s e r to re a d t h e m u s i c o n
the disc. The laser mechanism
corre spond s 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 s afe
when op erate d 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.

• Do not touch the pick-up lens

w h i 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
pick-up lens, do not leave the
co m p ar tm e nt d o o r o p e n fo r
an ex te n d e d p e rio d of tim e.
I f t h e l e n s b e c o m e s 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
designed for camera 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
v o l u m e t o t h e d e s i r e d l e v e l
o n l y a f t e r h e a d p h o n e a r e i n
place.

• D o n o t p l a y y o u r h e a d s e t a t

high volume. Hearing experts
warn against extended high-
volume play.

• I f y o u e x p e r i e n c e r i n g i n g i n

y o u r e a r s , r e d u c e v o l u m e o r
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
h i g h t h a t y o u a r e u n a b l e t o
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 two surround

speakers)

• 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,
y o u ’ l l w a n t t o m a k e s u r e b o t h
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 possi-
ble, 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 wire has different
color matching with the speaker
j a c k s o n t h e m a i n u n i t . W h e n
connecting the speakers, match
the red wires to red jacks, purple
wires to purple jacks, grey wires
to grey jacks, and black wires to
black jacks. Be sure to connect
the large main speakers to the
terminals marked “MAIN SPEAK-
E R ” a n d “ S U B W O O F E R ” . C o n -
nect the smaller rear “surround”
speakers to the terminals marked
“REAR SPEAKER”.

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.

Unit Controls

Main Unit

– To play or pause CD/iPod.

– To stop CD/iPod playback.

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.

SHUFFLE

– To turn on/off 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.

– Jack for connecting headphones

O N / S TA N D B Y

– To turn power

on or off (STANDBY mode).

AUTO PROG•BAND

– To toggle

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

S O U R C E

– To s e l e c t a m o n g C D

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

PROGRAM

– To enter program

mode for CD and tuner.

CLOCK

– To show time and enter

clock setting mode.

TIMER

– To turn the timer on/off;

press and hold to enter the timer
setting mode.

D I M M E R • D E M O

– To t u r n t h e

feature demonstration on or off;
to adjust display brightness.

S L E E P

– T o s e l e c t t h e t i m e

i n t e r v a l i n m i n u t e s b e f o r e t h e
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;

t o s k i p C D / i P o d t r a c k ; t o f a s t
search through current CD/iPod
track.

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 ST

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 –

– T o i n c r e a s e /

decrease the volume.

– To play and pause CD/iPod

playback.

PREV/

,

NEXT/

– To tune radio

frequency; to skip CD/iPod track;
t o f a s t s e a r c h t h r o u g h c u r r e n t
CD/iPod track.

OPEN/CLOSE

– To open and close

CD disc tray.

STOP

– To stop playing CD/iPod.

PLAY MODE

– To cycle between

different play mode.

– To mute and restore audio

output.

SHUFFLE

– To turn on/off random

playback.

M E N U

– 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

/ n e x t t u n e r p r e s e t s t a t i o n ; t o
navigate the iPod menu list.

S L E E P

– T o s e l e c t t h e t i m e

i n t e r v a l i n m i n u t e s b e f o r e t h e
unit turns off.

Remote Control

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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

Timer

activated

Playback
mode
status

Clock and Timer

Setting the clock

1. P r e s s a n d h o l d

C L O C K

u n t i l

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

2. P r e s s

/

t o s e t t h e h o u r

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

CLOCK

to display

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.

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

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. P r e s s a n d h o l d

T I M E R

u n t i l

O N ( t i m e r o n t i m e ) a p p e a r s
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

( t i m e r o f f t i m e ) w i t h h o u r
f l a s h i n g . R e p e a t s t e p s 2 & 3
for timer off time 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 p r e s s i n g

/

to select the desired volume
level.

Clock and timer

Bass boost

Press

BASS

to turn on/off boosting

the bass frequency. The BASS icon
l i g h t s o n t h e d i s p l a y w h e n i t i s
activated.

Muting audio

Press

on the remote control to

cut or restore the sound.

Using preset equalizer curves

P r e s s

E Q

o n t h e u n i t t o s e l e c t

a m o n g F L AT, R O C K , P O P, J A Z Z ,
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 . W h i l e C U S T O M i s d i s p l a y e d ,

p r e s s

/

t o c y c l e a m o n g

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 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
t h a n t h o s e s p e c i f i e d m a y r e s u l t i n
h a z a r d o u s r a d i a t i o n e x p o s u r e . D o
not open covers and do not repair
yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.

• C o n n e c t p o w e r c o r d o n l y t o A C p o w e r s o u r c e a s m a r k e d o n t h e

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. I n order to disconnec t the apparatus from the mains
completely, the mains plug should be disconnec ted 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 fi re 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

Unit Controls

Remote Control

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This product contains a low

power laser device.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD
WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS 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 SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE
PERSONNEL.

• R e f e r a l l s e r v i c i n g t o q u a l i f i e d

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
h a s b e e n d a m a g e d i n a n y w a y,
such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled
o r o b j e c t s h a v e f a l l e n i n t o t h e
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 f f 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
p r e v e n t a i r f l o w t h r o u g h v e n t
openings.

• D o n o t p l a c e l i g h t e d c a n d l e s ,

c i g a r e t t e s , c i g a r s , e t c . o n t h e
product.

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RS2769iS

AM loop antenna

(included)

REAR SPEAKER

MAIN

SPEAKER

(L)

REAR

SPEAKER

(R)

REAR

SPEAKER

(L)

MAIN

SPEAKER

(R)

AM LOOP FM ANTENNA

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