USER‘S GUIDE RP-9540 RP-9555 AUDIO SYSTEM
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.
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.
First Things First 1 2 DECK DECK PHONES Make sure your package contains all of the items shown to the right.
For Each Speaker: 1. Press down on the tab to open the red terminal and insert the red wire (+) into the red terminal. 2. Press down on the tab to open the black terminal and insert the black wire (–) into the black terminal. SUB WOOFER MAIN SPEAKERS R L + 8Ω Each speaker has its own connection terminals on the back of the system, so connect the wires from each speaker to one set of terminals.
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.
POWER ON Plug in the system and the standby indicator light comes on. Standby Indicator Light Power button The system can be operated either by using the remote control or by pressing the POWER button. Note that the power button is DIGITAL.
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 When the SRS is on, your system electronically increases the audio separation of the speakers so you can perceive a more spacious stereo sound effect, like Home Theatre.
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 Tuning In Radio Stations After you select the Tuner function, you can • Press the TUNER/BAND function button to change the radio band to AM or FM.
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. 1.
Using the CD Player CD function button Combined with features such as Shuffle, Repeat, and 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 The following buttons are used for basic CD operation: 1 2 DECK DECK CD (function button) — Press the CD function button to choose the CD player. PHONES Disc Select — Press DISC SELECT button to choose the CD to be played.
Loading Discs 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD compartment drawer. 2. Place the CD(s) into the drawer. 3. Press the DISC SELECT button to rotate the drawer in order to load another CD. Load & Play (At the Same Time) It’s okay to open the CD drawer while a disc is playing in order to load discs into the front tray locations. 4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the CD compartment drawer.
Choosing Discs for Play When you load five discs at one time, you can choose which disc you want to play by pressing the DISC SELECT or the corresponding DISC (1-5) buttons. After the current disc finishes playing, the system moves on to the next disc. If you want to listen to only one of the five loaded discs, use the corresponding DISC (1-5) buttons . Shuf fleShuf fleShuf fleShuf fleShuf f...
Recalling and Editing the Program You must be in Stop mode in order to recall and edit the program. DISC PROGRAM TRACK 1. Press the PROGRAM button to enter Program mode. • The display shows first programmed track (04 in the example to the right). 2. Press PROGRAM to move to the next program number until you get to the programmed track you want to change (Pr 02 in the example to the right). 3.
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 the ATS program.
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. PLAY REWIND 1 2 DECK DECK — Press to play cassettes. — From stop mode, press to rewind the tape PHONES toward the beginning. FAST FORWARD — From stop mode, press to advance the tape toward the end.
Recording from CD Player 1. Insert a cassette tape into Deck 1. 2. Choose the CD function. 3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded. You can start with any track on a disc or you can create a program to record. 4. Press the RECORD button on the cassette deck to begin recording. 5. Press PLAY/PAUSE on the CD player to begin recording. We’re on the Level The built-in Automatic Level Control automatically sets the input level for optimum recording sound.
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. VOL ( > for up and for all functions. < for down) — Use to control the volume MUTE — Press once to mute sound, Stand by LED blinks; press again to turn off mute.
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.
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.
Index A L Antenna, AM radio 3 Antenna, FM radio 3 Loading CDs 10 loading and playing at the same time 10 connecting 3 ATS (Auto Track Skip) 12 ATS Program creating 13 recalling and editing 13 Location speaker 2 unit 2 M AUX input jacks 3 Auxiliary Components 3 Mode Indicators 4 Moisture Condensation 2 B O Bass Boost Indicator 4 OPEN/CLOSE button 10 C P Cassette player features automatic level control 15 CD Buttons 9 CD Playing Time 10 Panel Display 4 Panel Display indicators CD Playing Tim
Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • Two years. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: • Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. • The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
