RCA RS2501 Manuals

REPEAT INTRO SHUFFLE M U L T I J O G S T A T I O N ATS DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED TUNER CUSTOM EQ BAND POP JAZZ ROCK D I G I T A L M U L T I F U N C T I O N F L U O R E S C E N T D I S P L A Y SEEK/SCAN PRESET/TUNE VOLUME HELP MODE CD TAPE TUNER AUX FM STEREO SURROUND BASS BOOST ALARM/CLOCK B. BOOST UND OPEN/CLOSE DISC DIRECT ACCESS M U L T A N E O U S P L A Y A N D L O A D S Y S T E M C O N T I N U O U S P L A Y / T A P E D U B B I N G 2 - 1 A U T O M A T I C R E C O R D L E V E L / A U T O S T O P CK PLAYBACK D E C K 2 S E T - + E L E C T R O N I C E Q U A L I Z E R / S U R R O U N D S O U N D S O U N D S Y S T E M DIS C 3 DI SC 4 D I S C 5 D I S C 2 DIS C 1 DISC SKIP u s e r m a n u a l POWER AUX TAPE CD TUNER E Q P R E S E T M U T E VOL VOL + - - PLAY PAUSE HELP TRACK REV STOP TRACK FWD REPEAT DISC SKIP SHUFFLE RECORD SURROUND TUNING PRESET SEEK RS2501/A180/A185 RS2502/RS252KM/A280/A285 RS2503/RS253TK/A380/A385 RS2505/RS255KM RS2506 RS2507/A580 1 FCC Information WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE T R I A N G L E I S A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF I M P O R T A N T I N S T R U C T I O N S A C C O M PA N Y I N G T H E P R O D U C T. T H E L I G H T N I N G FLASH AND ARROW- HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WA R N I N G S I G N ALERTING YOU OF " D A N G E R O U S VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R - SERVICEABLE PARTS IN- SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. RCA Information This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and tele- vision reception. This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide rea- sonable protection against radio and television inter- ference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in par- ticular installations. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following meas- ures: • Reorient 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 sugges- tions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." This book- let is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. For Your Safety The AC power plug is polar- ized (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 pur- chase, and the serial number: Model No. RS2501/A180/A185 RS2502/RS252KM/A280/A285 RS2503/RS253TK/A380/A385 RS2505/RS255KM RS2506 RS2507/A580 Remote Control No. CRK291C1 Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No. Service Information This product should be serviced only by those special- ly trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide. 2 CONTENTS FCC Information . . . . . .1 Installation . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Approval . . . . . .4 Controls & Indicators . .5 CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .6 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Showing the Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Alarm/Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Setting the Time . . . . . . . . .7 Setting the Alarm . . . . . . . .7 Activating the Alarm . . . . . .7 Displaying Help Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Adjusting the Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Sound Features . . . . . .8 Using Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Creating a Custom Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Activating Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Reproducing Digital Sound (A380, A580, RS2503, RS253TK, RS2506, RS2507) . . . . . . . . . .8 Boosting the Bass . . . . . . . . .8 Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . .8 CD Player . . . . . . . . . . .8 Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Shuffling the Play Order . . .8 Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . .8 Repeating the Play Order . .8 Setting Up a CD program . .9 Playing a Program List . . . . .9 Displaying the Program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Deleting a Track from a Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Automatically Skipping Tracks (ATS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Creating an ATS Program . .9 Editing an ATS Program . . .9 Skipping a Disk . . . . . . . . . . .9 Searching through a CD . . .9 Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Tuning to a Station . . . . . .10 Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . .10 Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . .10 Seeking/Scanning for a Station . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Tuning to an RDS Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Displaying RDS Station Information . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Searching by Program Type (PTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Tape Player (6+2, 6+5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . .12 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . .12 From an Auxiliary Input . .12 Tape Player (logical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . .12 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . .12 From an Auxiliary Input . .12 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Maintenance . . . . . . . .13 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 US Warranty . . . . . . . .14 Canadian Warranty . . .15 RS2501/A180/A185 RS2502/RS252KM/ A280/A285 RS2503/RS253TK/ A380/A385 RS2505/RS255KM RS2506 RS2507/A580 GB 3 INSTALLATION 1. AM Loop Antenna 2. FM Antenna 3. Auxiliary Device (TV, Video) 4. Main and Surround Speakers 5. Subwoofer Speaker 1. Optical Output (MD, DVD) (A280, A285, A380, A385, A580 models) 2. AM Loop Antenna 3. FM Antenna 4. Auxiliary Device (TV, Video) 5. Main and Surround Speakers 6. Subwoofer Speaker Altima Models RCA Models R L 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 1 5 6 GB

AUDIO RS-2501 30-Watt EZ5 Audio System with 5-CD Drawer-Load Changer • 30 Watts of Total Power (15 Watts/Channel RMS @ 10% THD, 1 kHz) • EZ5 5-Disc Carousel Changer • Digital AM/FM/FM Stereo Tuner • Multifunction 3-Color Vacuum Fluorescent Display • Help Mode • Simultaneous Play-and-Load System • Programmable 32-Track CD Memory • Shuffle/Repeat • Dual-Cassette Recorder • Custom/Preset EQ • Bass Boost • Demo Mode • Full-Function Remote • 1-Year Limited Warranty* Changing Entertainment. Again. General • Dimensions: 13" H, 12" W, 14" D • Video in 1 (L & R Audio, RCA-Type) • Quick Connect Speaker Connections • FM Antenna • AM Antenna • 1/4" Stereo Headphone Jack • Help Mode Utilize the Help Mode feature to easily access operation instructions (i.e., clock set, CD programmability). • Demo Mode Powers up with unit, disabled with one touch. Tuner • Digital AM/FM/FM Stereo Tuner • Multifunction 3-Color Vacuum Fluorescent Display with Dimmer Feature • 32 Station Presets • Seek Up/Down Tuning • AM Loop Antenna • FM Wire Antenna Cassette Deck • Dual-Cassette Operation • Continuous Play • Automatic End-of-Tape Shutoff • Automatic Level Control (ALC) • 6-Pushbutton Operation on Record Deck –Stop/Eject –Pause –Fast Forward –Rewind –Play –Record • 2-Pushbutton Operation on Play Deck –Stop/Eject –Play • Record from Tuner, Tape, CD • Tape-to-Tape Dubbing with Synchro Start Compact Disc • 5-Disc Drawer-Load CD Changer in 3-Disc Size • Simultaneous Play-and-Load System Allows you to change four discs while the fifth is still playing. • Programmable 32-Track CD Memory • 32-Track ATS (Auto/Track/Skip) Allows for Programmable Track Skipping. • Repeat One Track, Disc • CD Shuffle Play Plays CDs/tracks in random order. Will not repeat any track until all tracks have played. • CD Pushbutton Controls –Play –Pause –Stop –Track Forward/Reverse –Disc Skip –Shuffle –Repeat Sound • 30 Watts of Total Power 15 Watts/Channel RMS @ 10% THD, 1 kHz. • 2-Way Full-Range Speakers –61⁄2" Woofer –2.0" Cone Tweeter • 4 Electronic Preset Equalization –Jazz –Pop –Rock –Flat • Custom EQ Allows for manual adjustment of bass, treble and mid-range according to personal preference. • Bass Boost Enhances bass frequencies at low volume settings. Remote Control • Full-Function Remote • Amplifier Functions –Power On/Off –Volume Up/Down –Function Select: Tuner, Tape, CD, Video –Mute –EQ Preset –Shuffle –Repeat • Tuner Functions –Tune Up/Down –Preset Up/Down • CD Functions –Play –Pause –Stop –Track Forward –Track Reverse –Disc Skip –Shuffle –Repeat Plus • 1-Year Limited Warranty *See RCA dealer for complete details. ©1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Form RS-2501 Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Photos and features subject to change without notice. Illustration of product finish may vary from actual color. PC12893 RS-2501 Changing Entertainment. Again. Get more information on RCA Consumer Electronics Products at www.rca.com

do not output the film on this page please turn next page UG-2501 4/9/99 9:47 AM Page 1 DEMO/DIMMER PHONES POWER SURROUN S I M RECORD/PLAYBACK D E C K 1 REPEAT INTRO SHUFFLE M U L T I J O G S T A T I O N ATS DEMO/DIMMER PHONES DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED TUNER CUSTOM EQ BAND POP JAZZ ROCK D I G I T A L M U L T I F U N C T I O N F L U O R E S C E N T D I S P L A Y SEEK/SCAN PRESET/TUNE VOLUME HELP MODE CD TAPE TUNER AUX FM STEREO POWER SURROUND BASS BOOST ALARM/CLOCK B. BOOST SURROUND OPEN/CLOSE DISC DIRECT ACCESS S I M U L T A N E O U S P L A Y A N D L O A D S Y S T E M C O N T I N U O U S P L A Y / T A P E D U B B I N G 2 - 1 A U T O M A T I C R E C O R D L E V E L / A U T O S T O P RECORD/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK D E C K 1 D E C K 2 S E T - + E L E C T R O N I C E Q U A L I Z E R / S U R R O U N D S O U N D S O U N D S Y S T E M DIS C 3 DI SC 4 D I S C 5 D I S C 2 DIS C 1 DISC SKIP UG-2501 4/9/99 9:47 AM Page 2 REPEAT INTRO SHUFFLE M U L T I J O G S T A T I O N ATS DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED TUNER CUSTOM EQ BAND POP JAZZ ROCK D I G I T A L M U L T I F U N C T I O N F L U O R E S C E N T D I S P L A Y SEEK/SCAN PRESET/TUNE VOLUME HELP MODE CD TAPE TUNER AUX FM STEREO SURROUND BASS BOOST ALARM/CLOCK B. BOOST UND OPEN/CLOSE DISC DIRECT ACCESS M U L T A N E O U S P L A Y A N D L O A D S Y S T E M C O N T I N U O U S P L A Y / T A P E D U B B I N G 2 - 1 A U T O M A T I C R E C O R D L E V E L / A U T O S T O P CK PLAYBACK D E C K 2 S E T - + E L E C T R O N I C E Q U A L I Z E R / S U R R O U N D S O U N D S O U N D S Y S T E M DIS C 3 DI SC 4 D I S C 5 D I S C 2 DIS C 1 DISC SKIP u s e r m a n u a l POWER AUX TAPE CD TUNER E Q P R E S E T M U T E VOL VOL + - - PLAY PAUSE HELP TRACK REV STOP TRACK FWD REPEAT DISC SKIP SHUFFLE RECORD SURROUND TUNING PRESET SEEK RS2501/A180/A185 RS2502/RS252KM/A280/A285 RS2503/RS253TK/A380/A385 RS2505/RS255KM RS2506 RS2507/A580 UG-2501 4/9/99 9:47 AM Page 3 1 INSTALLATION 1. AM Loop Antenna 2. FM Antenna 3. Auxiliary Device (TV, Video) 4. Main and Surround Speakers 5. Subwoofer Speaker 1. Optical Output (MD, DVD) (A280, A285, A380, A385, A580 models) 2. AM Loop Antenna 3. FM Antenna 4. Auxiliary Device (TV, Video) 5. Main and Surround Speakers 6. Subwoofer Speaker Altima Models RCA Models R L DIS C 3 DI SC 4 D I S C 5 D I S C 2 DIS C 1 DISC SKIP REPEAT INTRO SHUFFLE 5 M U L T I J O G S T A T I O N ATS DEMO/DIMMER PHONES DIGITAL PLL SYNTHESIZED TUNER CUSTOM EQ BAND POP JAZZ ROCK D I G I T A L M U L T I F U N C T I O N F L U O R E S C E N T D I S P L A Y SEEK/SCAN PRESET/TUNE VOLUME HELP MODE CD TAPE TUNER AUX FM STEREO POWER SURROUND BASS BOOST ALARM/CLOCK B. BOOST SURROUND DISC CHANGER AUDIO SYSTEM OPEN/CLOSE DISC DIRECT ACCESS S I M U L T A N E O U S P L A Y A N D L O A D S Y S T E M C O N T I N U O U S P L A Y / T A P E D U B B I N G 2 - 1 A U T O M A T I C R E C O R D L E V E L / A U T O S T O P RECORD/PLAYBACK PLAYBACK D E C K 1 D E C K 2 S E T - + E L E C T R O N I C E Q U A L I Z E R / S U R R O U N D S O U N D S O U N D S Y S T E M KEVLAR To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces: 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 1 5 6 10 cm 10 cm 10 cm 5 cm 10 cm GB UG-2501 4/9/99 9:47 AM Page 4

I C411 I= 0000 I i/ / RS2501/A180/A185 RS2502/RS252KM/A280/A285 RS2503/RS253TK/A380/A385 RS2505/RS255KM RS2506 RS2507/A580 RCAInformation Thisdevicegeneratesand usesradio frequency(RF) energy, and if not installedand usedproperly,this equipment maycause interference to radio and tele- visionreception. Thisequipment hasbeen type tested and found to comply with-the specificationsin SubpartJof Part 15 of FCCRules.Theserulesare designedto providerea- sonableprotection against radio and televisioninter- ference in a residentialinstallation. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occurin par- ticular installations. If this equipment doescauseinterference to radio or televisionreception (whichyou candetermine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correctthe interference by one or more of the following meas- ures'. • Reorientthe receivingantenna (that is, the antenna for the radio ortelevision that is "receiving' the interference). • Move the unit away from the equipment that is receivinginterference. • Plugthe unit into a different wall outlet sothat the unit and the equipment receivinginterference are on different branch circuits. if these measuresdo not eliminate the interference, pleaseconsultyourdealer or an experienced radio/televisiontechnician for additional sugges- tions. Also,the Federal Communications Commissionhas prepared a helpful booklet, "HowTo Identify and ResolveRadioTV Interference Problems."This book- let is availablefrom the U.S.Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Pleasespecifystock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies. ForYour Safety TheACpowerplugispolar- ized(onebladeiswider thanthe other)andonlyfits intoACpoweroutletsone way.If the plugwon'tgo intothe outletcompletely, turn the plug overand try to insertitthe other way. If it still won't fit, contact a qualified electricianto changethe outlet, or usea different one. Do not attempt to bypassthis safetyfeature. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICSHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUGTO WIDE SLOT,FULLYINSERT. ForYour Records Inthe eventthat serviceshouldberequired,youmay needboththemodel numberandthe serialnumber. Inthe spacebelow,recordthe dateendplaceof pur- chase,andthe serialnumber: ModelNo.RS2S01/A180/A185 RS2502-/RS252 KM/A280/A2.85 RS2S03/RS253TK/A380/AJS5 RS2505iRS255KM RS2506 RS2507/A580 RemoteControlNo.CRK291C1 D_e of Purchase Placeof Purchase SerialNo. Service Information Thisproductshouldbe servicedonlybythosespecial- lytrainedinappropriateservicingtechniques.For instructionsonhowto obtainservice,referto the warrantyincludedinthis Guide. 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