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USER‘S
GUIDE
RP-9540
RP-9555
AUDIO SYSTEM
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Important Information Required by the Federal Communications Commission Concerning Radio Frequency Interference 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. This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Computing Device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide
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Where to Start Owning an RCA compact audio system is like having a component stereo system, except you don’t have the hassle of hooking up a bunch of wires. Looking for a Good Read? You won’t find this instruction book on the best seller list, but it does contain a lot of information that you should know before using your RCA stereo system. I know that you want to use your stereo, not read about it, but you really need to read the first section, “First Things First,” to learn how to hook it up;
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L O V DISC 5 T E DISC 4 S M E U 1 2 First Things First DECK DECK PHONES POWER CD TAPE TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 Make sure your package contains all of the items shown to 3 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER STANDBY 100 kHz 1kHz 10kHz REMOTE SENSOR SRS ( ) CUSTOM INTRO REPEAT PROGRAM SHUFFL 1 ALL DISC S ROCK POP CLASSICAL CUSTOM the right. DISC VOLUME AUTO TRACK SKIP BASS BOOST REMAIN TIME STEREO VOLUME 100 Hz FM 1 kHz AM kHz 10 kHz MHz TUNING UP DOWN PRESET/TUNE BASSBOOST Before You Begin STEREO SEEK SELEC
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WARNING: Installation and Set Up Be sure to follow these instructions carefully; the system can be damaged Now that you’ve chosen a stereo location, it‘s time to hook if speakers are improperly connected. it up. Speakers SUB WOOFER Each speaker has its own connection terminals on the back MAIN SPEAKERS RL of the system, so connect the wires from each speaker to + one set of terminals. When connecting the speakers, make RED RED sure that the bare end of each wire makes contact with the BLACK BLAC
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General Controls Now you’re ready to use your system, and this section introduces you to the controls and features that are common to the tape decks, the tuner, and the CD player. The Panel Display When the power is on, the Panel Display lights up, telling you what’s going on with your system. Mode indicators Visual Equalizer presets Custom Equalizer Indicator INTRO REPEAT PROGRAM 1 ALL DISC S ROCK POP CLASSICAL CUSTOM SHUFFLE BASS BOOST STEREO VOLUME AUTO TRACK SKIP REMAIN TIME DISC Bass Boost
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DISC 5 DISC 5 DISC 4 DISC 4 POWER ON Power button Standby Indicator Light Plug in the system and the standby indicator light comes on. The system can be operated either by using the remote control or by pressing the POWER button. Note that the POWER CD TAPE TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 3 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER STANDBY 100 kHz 1kHz 10kHz power button is DIGITAL. REMOTE SENSOR SRS ( ) CUSTOM INTRO REPEAT PROGRAM 1 ALL DISC S ROCK POP CLASSICAL CUSTOM SHUFFL DISC VOLUME AUTO TRACK SKIP BASS BOOST REMA
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Bass Boost Use the Bass Boost feature to enhance the quality of bass frequencies; however, note that applying Bass Boost at higher volumes can cause some sound distortion. SRS ( )* SOUND retrieval system Your system includes a feature called SRS which brings dimensional realism to stereo sound. 3 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER 100 kHz 1kHz 10kHz SRS ( ) button • When the SRS is on, your system electronically increases the SRS ( ) CUSTOM VOLUME audio separation of the speakers so you can perceive a
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DISC 5 DISC 4 Using the Tuner Not only does the digital tuner help you tune in stations more easily, it also lets you preset as many as 32 radio stations for easy access. The 32 stations can be intermixed between AM and FM bands. Press the TUNER/BAND function button to choose the tuner function (the last station the radio was set to comes on). TUNER/BAND Function button MEMORY STEREO/MONO button button Tuning In Radio Stations POWER CD TAPE TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 3 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER After yo
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automatic preset feature This is a great feature that makes storing your presets a snap, it’s just like your auto station programming on your VCR or TV. 1. Press the TUNER/BAND button to place your unit in the tuner mode. 2. Press and hold the TUNER/BAND for five seconds. The system will scroll through the FM band and store all the stations the system received. Note that this feature does not scan the AM band. storing radio Stations in Memory Preset as many as 32 stations for easy access. PROGRA
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DISC 5 DISC 4 Using the CD Player CD function Combined with features such as Shuffle, Repeat, and button Programmed play, the five disc CD changer gives you lots of options for playing CDs. You can play 3” and 5” compact discs. Knowing Your Buttons 1 2 The following buttons are used for basic CD operation: DECK DECK CD (function button) — Press the CD function button to PHONES choose the CD player. POWER CD TAPE TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 3 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Disc Select — Press DISC SELECT butt
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Loading Discs Load & Play (At the Same Time) 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the It’s okay to open the CD drawer CD compartment drawer. while a disc is playing in order to load discs into the front tray 2. Place the CD(s) into the drawer. locations. 3. Press the DISC SELECT button to rotate the drawer in order to load another CD. 4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the CD compartment drawer. Playing Discs After you get the discs loaded, press the DISC SELECT or the corresponding DISC
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Choosing Discs for Play When you load five discs at one time, you can choose which Shuf fleShuf fleShuf fleShuf fleShuf f... disc you want to play by pressing the DISC SELECT or the Turn on Repeat while you’re corresponding DISC (1-5) buttons. shuffling play, and after all of the After the current disc finishes playing, the system moves on shuffled tracks have been played, to the next disc. If you want to listen to only one of the five they’ll play again...only not in the loaded discs, use the
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Recalling and Editing the Program You must be in Stop mode in order to recall and edit the PROGRAM program. DISC TRACK 1. Press the PROGRAM button to enter Program mode. • The display shows first programmed track (04 in the example to the right). Track 04 is the 1st programmed track. 2. Press PROGRAM to move to the next program number until you get to the programmed track you want to PROGRAM change (Pr 02 in the example to the right). DISC TRACK 3. Press DISC SELECT or the corresponding DISC (1
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Creating an ATS Program 1. Press the ATS button (AUTO TRACK SKIP blinks in the display). 2. Press the DISC SELECT button or the corresponding DISC (1-5) buttons to choose a disc. 3. Press TRACK/SEARCH forward or TRACK/SEARCH backward to choose the first track to be skipped (the track number and Pr 01 appears in the display). 4. Press PROGRAM to add the selected track to the ATS program. 5. Repeat the preceding steps to add more tracks to the ATS program. 6. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin playing th
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60 A A A A Using the Cassette Deck Understanding the Buttons If you know what each button does, it’s easy to figure out how to operate the tape decks. RECORD — Press to record from the radio, CDs, VIDEO 1, or VIDEO 2. You can only record on Deck 1. 1 2 DECK DECK PLAY — Press to play cassettes. PHONES REWIND — From stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the beginning. FAST FORWARD — From stop mode, press to advance the tape toward the end. STOP/EJECT — Press to stop current tape activity,
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Recording from CD Player 1. Insert a cassette tape into Deck 1. 2. Choose the CD function. We’re on the Level 3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded. You can start with any The built-in Automatic Level Control track on a disc or you can create a program to record. automatically sets the input level for 4. Press the RECORD button on the cassette deck to begin optimum recording sound. You can listen to, and even adjust the volume recording. setting of the radio without affecting 5. Press PLAY/PAUSE
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L O V T E S M E U Using the Remote Control Battery Installation 1. Open the battery compartment door. 2. Insert 2 AAA-size batteries as indicated on the back of the remote control. 3. Close the battery compartment door. General Controls The following buttons control the power and the volume: POWER — Press to turn on and turn off power to the system. POWER VIDEO VOL (> for up and < for down) — Use to control the volume for all functions. TUNER CD TAPE MUTE — Press once to mute sound, Stand by LED
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Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Exterior • Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the system with a soft dust cloth. Handling Compact Discs • Do not touch their signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the hole. • Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage the label. • Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs. Cleaning Compact Discs • Dirty discs can cau
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Troubleshooting Tips Problem Solution System doesn’t turn on • Make sure power cord is securely plugged into the AC power outlet. • Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in. • Check the outlet by plugging in another device. No sound • Adjust volume setting. • Check for proper connection of speaker wires. • Make sure you’ve selected the correct function: TUNER, CD, TAPE, or VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2. • Make sure volume is not muted. To deactivate, press MUTE on the remote. Poor radio receptio
