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
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
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
generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
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.
– 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
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.
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
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 EN T S O R PER F O RM 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.
CAUTION
: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF
BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR
EQUIVALENT TYPE.
W A R N I N G :
M A I N S P LU 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
DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO
DISCONNECT 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 LU G S H O U L D B E D I S CO N N EC T E D
FROM THE MAINS SOCKE T OUTLE T
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
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
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.
• Protect the power cord from
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.
• Use only with the cart, stand,
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
• Unplug this apparatus during
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 compact disc player uses
a laser to read the music on
the disc. The laser mechanism
corresponds to the cartridge
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.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens
w hich is lo c ate d in side the
disc compar tment . To keep
dust from collec ting on the
pick-up lens, do not leave the
compartment door open for
an extended period of time.
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 air b lowe 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
the unit before you put on
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
to hear outside sounds, do
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
earphones and headphone
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,
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 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
jacks on the main unit. When
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-
ER” and “SUBWOOFER”. Con-
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
ON/STANDBY
– 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.
SOURCE
– To select among CD
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.
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/iPod track; to fast
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 ff
(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.
The remote control
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.
LINE IN/ AUX
– To select the
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 play and pause CD/iPod
playback.
PREV/
,
NEXT/
– To tune radio
frequency; to skip CD/iPod track;
to fast search through current
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.
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.
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
Press
DIMMER•DEMO
to turn
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. Press and hold
CLOCK
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
CLOCK
to display
the current time – it will
display time for about 2
seconds.
• When the system is OFF
(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
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
w h e n t h e r e m a i n i n g s l e e p
time is displayed to change
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.
• For iPod timer, insert your
iPod into the connector.
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
( t i m e r o ff t i m e ) w i t h h o u r
flashing. Repeat steps 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
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 Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Caution:
This product utilizes a laser. Use
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
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.
• 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.
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 re 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
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING
Y O U O F I M P O R TA 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.
• Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way,
such 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.
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.
• Always leave sufficient space
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.
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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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