RCA CA1000 User manual

USER’S
MANUAL
CA1000
AUDIO-ON-DEMAND RECEIVER
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Federal Communications Commission 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.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson Consumer
Electronics could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
Service
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.
For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the
warranty in this guide.
Attach your sales receipt for future reference, or
write down the date you purchased or received this
product as a gift. This information will be valuable if
service should be required during the warranty
period.
Purchase Date _________________
Name of Store _________________
EID# ___________________________
Trademarks
Command Audio is a trademark of Command Audio
Corporation. RCA is a trademark of Thomson
Consumer Electronics America, Inc. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Patent Information
The Command Audio Receiver is manufactured in part
under one or more of the following U.S. and International
Patents: 5,590,195; 5,524,051; 5,406,626; 5,751,806.
U.S. and foreign pending patent applications.
The AMBE® voice coding technology embodied in
this product is protected by intellectual property
rights, including patent rights, copyrights and trade
secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
Dolby® AC-3 technology in this product is protected
by intellectual property rights of Dolby Laboratories,
Inc.
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
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Federal Communications Commission
Information ........................................................... 2
Service ................................................................... 2
Trademarks............................................................ 2
Patent Information ............................................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................... 3
WARNING AND SAFEGUARDS ................................ 4
Using Your Receiver while Driving..................... 4
Using Your Receiver in a Plane ........................... 4
Safely Using Headsets ......................................... 4
Welcome to Command Audio............................. 5
How are Programs Updated?.............................. 5
What if I Travel Out of Range of the Signal? ..... 5
CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED ............................. 6
Before You Begin.................................................. 7
Activating Your Receiver ..................................... 7
Connecting the Power.......................................... 8
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR RECEIVER ................................................... 10
Receiver Features and Functions...................... 10
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING YOUR RECEIVER .......... 13
The Antenna........................................................ 13
Adding Programs ............................................... 13
MY PROGRAMS.................................................. 14
PLAYLIST 1 .......................................................... 14
PLAYLIST 2 .......................................................... 14
To Add Programs................................................ 14
Playing Programs ............................................... 15
Moving from Program to Program................... 15
Moving Within a Program ................................. 15
Program Availability .......................................... 15
Adding Programs to PLAYLIST 1 or
PLAYLIST 2 From MY PROGRAMS................... 15
Reordering Playlist ............................................. 16
Removing Programs from Playlists.................. 16
Saving Programs ................................................ 16
Saving Programs with Time Limits .................. 17
Playing Saved Shows ........................................ 17
Removing Saved Shows.................................... 17
CHAPTER 4: USING THE OPTIONS........................ 18
Description of Options ....................................... 18
System Info ......................................................... 20
Personalized Stock Quotes................................ 20
Stock Alerts ......................................................... 21
Editing Stocks ..................................................... 21
Removing Stocks................................................ 22
Personalized Traffic ............................................ 22
CHAPTER 5: USING THE RECEIVER IN YOUR CAR. 23
Hearing Command Audio on Your Car Radio . 23
CHAPTER 6: HOW TO INSTALL THE CAR KIT ......... 25
Using the Holster with the Belt Clip ................. 27
Removing the Car kit.......................................... 27
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................... 28
GENERAL CARE ....................................................... 29
LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................. 30
CA1000A PARTS....................................................... 32
ACCESSORY ORDER FORM.................................... 33
INDEX........................................................................ 35
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Warnings and Safeguards
Using Your Receiver
WhILE Driving
Your safety and the safety of others on the road are
very important to us. You should be able to safely
operate and enjoy your receiver while driving, but
use caution. Keep in mind that it is dangerous (and
illegal in some areas) to use headsets while driving.
Using Your Receiver in a Plane
The Command Audio Receiver contains an FM
receiver and a low power FM transmitter that can
interfere with aircraft navigation systems if not
properly handled. You must turn off the Command
Audio receiver before boarding an aircraft. To allow
for safe air navigation and to comply with
requirements of the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA),
you must NOT turn the unit on or use it while in an
aircraft (whether on the ground or in the air) unless
you follow the instructions provided by crew
members regarding the use of portable electronic
devices.
You can still listen to stored Command Audio
programming while in an aircraft. (Command Audio
has a special “play only” mode.)
Safely Using Headsets
To safely use a headset, please keep the following in
mind:
• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing
experts advise against continuous extended play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, turn down
the sound or stop using the headset.
• Do not use a headset while driving a car or riding a
bike. This may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas.
• Use extreme caution or do not use headsets in
potentially hazardous situations.
• Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to
let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the
volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around
you.
How you get service:
Call 1-800-755-4570 and have your unit’s
activation code and model/serial number ready.
The activation code and model/serial number
information is on the bottom of your receiver.
A representative will troubleshoot your
problem over the phone.
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Welcome to
Command Audio!
Your RCA CA1000 receiver is designed for
discriminating users who wish to gather, customize,
and listen to a broad range of information never
before available from a single source. Whether it’s
news, sports, weather, or lifestyle programming,
information is at your command at the press of a
button, once information is stored and updated.
Please glance at the following questions and answers
to familiarize yourself with the Command Audio
Service.
How are Programs Updated?
Your receiver is constantly updating and storing new
programs, even while you are listening to it. This
means that you don’t have to worry about missing
new programs while listening to other programs. The
information will be there when you are ready to
listen to it.
Different programs are updated according to
different schedules. Your Program Guide (located in
a pocket of the Quick Start Guide) will tell you when
new information is gathered for the programs that
you wish to listen to.
What If I Travel Out of Range
of the Signal?
The Command Audio Service is available in various
cities throughout the United States. If you travel out
of range of the Command Audio signal, (or if you set
the reception switch to “OFF,”) the receiver will stop
updating your programs. You will, however, be able
to play the existing programs from your receiver’s
memory. Once you return to any Command Audio
Service area, and it is getting power, your receiver
will be able to update your programs.
IMPORTANT: If you missed receiving a scheduled
update due to being out of signal range or loss of
power, you will not receive a new update until the
next scheduled time period. (For example if you
typically get an update every evening and missed this
evening’s update due to loss of signal or power, then
you will not get the next update until tomorrow
evening.)
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Car DC Power Supply
AC Power Supply
Four Rechargeable Alkaline
“AA” batteries
Program Guide
Playback Option
Add Remove
My Programs
Playlist 1
Playlist 2
Saved
Shows
Play
Pause NextPrev
Scan
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Receiver Car Accessories Kit
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Make sure your package contains the following
items:
• Receiver
• AC Power Supply
• Four Rechargeable Alkaline “AA” Batteries
• A Quick Start Guide
• Belt Clip
• Car DC Power Supply
• Cassette Adapter
• Car Accessories Kit
Belt Clip
Cassette Adapter
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Before You Begin
There are a few things you should know before you
plug in and enjoy your receiver.
•Your receiver is constantly updating and storing
new programs, even while you are listening to it.
This means that you don’t have to worry about
missing new programs while listening to other
programs. The information will be there when you
are ready to listen to it.
• The receiver is constantly recharging its batteries
when it is plugged into a wall outlet or car lighter.
Command Audio recommends to always use an AC/
DC power source. The batteries are provided as a
convenience, for those situations when an
alternative power source is not readily available.
We recommend using your batteries primarily as a
backup power source.
• When you are NOT listening to the receiver:
—always leave it plugged into a power source when
possible.
—always slide the switch to ON or STANDBY so that
the receiver can gather and store new programs. If
you switch the receiver to OFF, it will NOT receive
and update programs.
Your receiver is programmed at the factory with
various program examples, but in order to receive
continuous updates of programs, you must activate
your receiver with Command Audio.
Activating Your Receiver
Your receiver is pre-set at the factory to begin
capturing our most popular programs for a 24-hour
period from the first time you turn the power on. In
order to continue receiving updates of programs
after that 24-hour period, you must activate your
receiver with Command Audio.
To activate your receiver:
1.Dial the Toll-Free Activation phone number printed
on the sticker on your unit. 1.800.264.7289
2.Please have your receiver and credit card ready for
Listener Care.
Once you have activated, please peel off the sticker.
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Connecting the Power
There are three ways to connect your receiver to
power.
• Using an AC power source
• Using a car’s lighter plug for DC power
• Using the batteries
Using an AC power source
To use the AC power adapter, plug the receiver into a
wall outlet:
1.Plug one end of the AC adapter into the receiver.
2.Plug the adapter into the wall outlet.
Using a car’s lighter plug
for DC power
To learn how to connect the power in your car, please
see page 23 in Chapter 5, “Using the Receiver in Your
Car.”
Using the batteries
Your receiver comes with four rechargeable Alkaline
batteries. You can also use standard batteries. The
rechargeable batteries will power your receiver for a
limited time (up to 2-6 hours) before requiring
recharging, depending on previous battery usage.
Standard batteries will last up to eight hours.
To install the batteries:
1.Remove the battery cover.
2.Put the batteries in, from left to right, making sure
that the (+) and (-) are the same as the diagram in
the compartment.
3.Slide the battery cover back on.
Note: The receiver will not work if the batteries are
incorrectly installed. Rechargable batteries can
take up to 7 hours to fully recharge.
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Low BATTERY Indicator
When the batteries are low, the receiver will sound
an alert signal, and the low battery indicator (red)
light on the front panel will blink.
Note:
• We recommend using alkaline or rechargeable
batteries.
• Rechargeable batteries may result in shorter
playing time.
• Remove batteries if storing the receiver for a
month or more to avoid leakage.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner,
according to federal, state and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
different battery type; if inserted incorrectly; if all
batteries are not replaced at the same time; if
disposed of in a fire; or if an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately to avoid
possible skin burns or other personal injury.
Turning the Receiver ON
To turn the receiver on:
1.Slide the POWER switch on the right-hand side of
the receiver to ON.
2.Adjust the Volume control, located beneath the
Power switch.
3.Listen to the two minute greeting from Command
Audio.
When finished, please familiarize yourself with the
various controls and features explained in the next
chapter.
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This chapter will help familiarize you with the
various controls. You will find that the controls
operate very much like a Compact Disc (CD) player
and other devices you may have used in the past. For
example, buttons such as NEXT, PREV (Previous), and
PLAY operate just like a CD.
Receiver Features and Functions
1.LCD Information Display
Displays information about programming and
about your Command Audio receiver.
2.Power Switch
• Select ON to listen to programs and to receive
and store new programs as you listen. You can
also make selections from the Program Guide
and Options.
• Select STANDBY to receive and store new
programs. All other receiver functions are off.
When not listening switch to standby. We can not
update a program that is paused or playing.
• Select the OFF position to turn the receiver
functions off. Remember, only choose off when
in an aircraft or when you will not use the
receiver for an extended period of time. The
receiver cannot receive and store new program
updates when it is turned off.
3.Mode Switch
• Playback— Use to listen to programs you have
selected from the Program Guide.
• Program Guide—Use to select programs on the
Command Audio service.
• Options— Use for advanced features and to
personalize your settings.
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Receiver
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Item Mode Playback Mode Program Guide Mode Options Mode
Display Presents current program, its place in Presents Topic on 1st line Presents Option on 1st line
sequence of available programs, and and available programs and possible settings on 2nd line.
its total program time remaining. on 2nd line.
Add Allows you to place Adds a program from the For certain settings, confirms entry.
current program to Program Guide to My
Playlist 1, 2 or Saved Shows. Programs, Playlist 1 or Playlist 2.
Prev Moves to the Moves backward Moves backward
previous program. through the topics on the among the options in the receiver.
Program Guide.
Scan Back Moves through a program by subject, Moves among the programs Moves among the settings
and Fwd caller, or segment. available within a topic. available within an option.
Playlist Initiates playback of a playlist. Programs from the When reordering a playlist,
1 and 2 Program Guide can be directly selects which playlist is to
added to a playlist. be reordered.
Used following Add
to modify Playlists.
My Initiates playback of all programs. Programs from the Program Guide None
Programs can be added to My Programs.
Remove Used to remove programs from My None Used to remove a ticker and with
Programs, Playlist 1,2 or Saved shows. the save/limit % setting to remove
programs from Saved Shows.
Saved Initiates playback of None None
Shows saved programs.
Used following Add
to modify Saved Shows.
Pause/Play Pause and resumes playback. None None
Next Moves to the next Moves forward through Moves forward
program. the topics on the Program Guide. among the options in the receiver.
More Info Presents special information to the listener, Presents the schedule and duration Signal strength tone.
i.e. traffic and stock alerts, related of programs. Fast tone = good signal
information, and extended stock quotes. Slow tone = bad signal
Low Power When the batteries are low, the receiver will emit an audible alert signal,
Indicator and the red LED indicator will blink.
No Signal Red LED indicator will blink when receiver cannot receive Command Audio signal due to antenna
Indicator placement or if receiver is out of geographic reception range. Stored programs can still be played back.
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Power Switch
On Listen to the programming and receive new
programs. Select from the Program Guide or
change Option Settings.
Standby Receive new programs. All other functions
are off.
Off Powers down the receiver. This mode is intended
for use in non-coverage areas or when use of an
FM radio is not permitted, such as on an aircraft.
Program Guide
Playback Option
Add Remove
My Programs
Playlist 1
Playlist 2
Saved
Shows
Play
Pause NextPrev
Scan
Back Scan Fwd
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DC12V
+-
Volume Play only On
Standby Earphones
SMARTMEDIA
CARD BAY
ANTENNA
EARPHONE
JACK
VOLUME
AC/DC
JACK
Mode Selector (mode switch)
Playback Primary usage mode to listen to Command
Audio.
Program Guide Used to select from programs available on
the Command Audio Service.
Options Advanced features and settings.
1 DISPLAY
1
14 LOW BATTERY
INDICATOR
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9 REMOVE
9
10 SAVED
SHOWS
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11 PAUSE/
PLAY
11
12 NEXT
12
13 MORE
INFO
13
6 SCAN BACK
and SCAN FWD
6
5 PREV5
7 PLAYLIST
1 and 2
7
4. ADD
4
8 MY PROGRAMS
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2
2 POWER
SWITCH
2
3 MODE
SWITCH
3
3
BATTERY
COVER BATTERY
COVER
NO SIGNAL
INDICATOR
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Before operating your receiver, make sure that you
have already:
√Read and understood all of the safety instructions
√Installed the receiver’s batteries
√Connected the receiver to a power source
√Activated the program service by calling
Command Audio
Once you have accomplished these tasks, you’re ready
to enjoy all that your CA1000 has to offer.
Note: It may take as long as twenty-four hours (or
more) before any new programs have been
completely stored into your receiver’s memory. MAKE
SURE to leave the receiver plugged in, and the MODE
switch set to either ON or STANDBY. See your
Program Guide for a schedule that explains when the
latest edition of each program is available.
the Antenna
It may not always be necessary to extend the
antenna. If the “NO SIGNAL” light is blinking, either
extend or collapse the antenna or relocate the
receiver. When the “NO SIGNAL” light is turned off
you will be receiving the signal. When in the
STANDBY MODE, the LCD display will show when you
are receiving a good signal.
Adding Programs
Your receiver comes with an electronic Program
Guide. Use this Program Guide to select the programs
you want to hear from the Command Audio Service.
The receiver then automatically (and continuously)
updates your chosen programs for you.
Playlists are a convenient way to store the programs
you like to hear frequently, in the order you prefer to
hear them. A typical playlist might include the
following programs:
• Traffic reports
• Weather
• News
• Sports
• Stock quotes, etc.
Playlists are preset at the factory, but you can
customize your receiver by adding or removing
programs, and changing the order that programs are
played. There is no limit to the number of programs
you can add to your playlists, but keep in mind that
your receiver is limited to eight hours of stored
programming for a listening session.
There are three places you can store programs that
you select from the Program Guide.
Chapter 3: Operating Your Receiver
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1. My Programs
Use MY PROGRAMS to store programs that you
frequently wish to hear anytime, at the press of a
button. Programs are arranged alphabetically under
“Topics” from the Program Guide. This is your master
list of programs, any program placed on PLAYLIST 1
or PLAYLIST 2 will also be on MY PROGRAMS.
2. Playlist 1
Use PLAYLIST 1 to store programs that you want to
hear at a particular time of day. For example, you
may wish to store programs in PLAYLIST 1 for your
morning commute. Or, if more than one person uses
the receiver, that person might choose to store his or
her programs in PLAYLIST 1. You can reorder the
programs on PLAYLIST 1 in any sequence you wish.
(Please see page 19 in Chapter 4, “Using the
Options.”)
3. Playlist 2
Use PLAYLIST 2 to store programs that you want to
hear at a particular time of day. For example, you
may wish to store programs in PLAYLIST 2 for your
evening commute. Or, if more than one person uses
the receiver, that person might choose to store his or
her programs in PLAYLIST 2. You can reorder the
programs on PLAYLIST 2 in any sequence you wish.
(Please see page 19 in Chapter 4, “Using the
Options.”)
To add programs:
1.Slide the mode switch to PROGRAM GUIDE.
2.Press the NEXT or PREV buttons to review the
topics available on the service
3.Press the Scan Fwd and Scan Back buttons to review
the programs within the topics that you can add to
MY PROGRAMS, PLAYLIST 1 and PLAYLIST 2. Before
pressing the ADD key, if the program has already
been added to a playlist, then you will see a solid
green light next to MY PROGRAMS, PLAYLIST 1
and/or PLAYLIST 2.
3.When you decide on a program, press ADD.
You will hear an audible prompt, “Add To.” You
will see a green (LED) light flash next to My
PROGRAMS, PLAYLIST 1, and PLAYLIST 2.
4.Press My Programs, PLAYLIST 1 or PLAYLIST 2 to
indicate in which list the new program will be
stored.
Note: Even if the playlist already has the program
added, adding the program again will not affect the
playlist.
Note: Any program added to PLAYLIST 1 and/or
PLAYLIST 2 will automatically be available in MY
PROGRAMS. The receiver will audibly confirm that
the program has been added. The program and on-
going new editions will be available on a regular
basis, following the initial transmission from
Command Audio. To find out how often a new
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edition of a program is available, press MORE INFO
while in the PROGRAM GUIDE mode.
Playing Programs
There are four ways of playing back programs you
have selected:
1. MY PROGRAMS allows you to hear all of the
programs, arranged alphabetically by topic, that the
receiver has collected.
2. PLAYLIST 1 allows you to listen to programs in the
order you selected them.
3. PLAYLIST 2 also allows you to listen to programs in
the order you selected them.
4. SAVED SHOWS allows you to hear specific
programs editions you have saved.
Moving from Program to
Program
Press NEXT to advance to the next program. Press
PREV (previous) once to return to the previous
program.
Moving Within a Program
Press SCAN FWD or SCAN BACK to move between
stories or segments within a program.
Note: Press PAUSE/PLAY while listening to a program
to temporarily interrupt its playback. Press the
PAUSE/PLAY button again to resume slightly
before the place you paused.
Program Availability
Your playlist may have a combination of programs
that are produced, available or updated throughout
the day on a daily, or weekly basis.
Your playlist will play all of the programs that you
selected, whether or not you have listened to some
of them previously.
When an edition of a program is not available, MY
PROGRAMS, PLAYLIST 1 and PLAYLIST 2 will announce
when the next edition will be available. After you
have listened to a program, the receiver marks it to
be deleted or replaced when a new program edition
is received unless you save it to “SAVED SHOWS.”
(Please see “PLAYING SAVED SHOWS” on page 17
later in this Chapter.)
Adding Programs to Playlist 1
or Playlist 2 from MY
PROGRAMS
If the program is already on MY PROGRAMS and you
want to add it to a playlist:
1.Press MY PROGRAMS
2.Use PREV and/or NEXT to select the program you
want.
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If you want to reorder more programs, please repeat
Step 4.
Removing Programs
From Playlists
Follow the steps below to remove a program from a
playlist.
Note: If you remove a program from a playlist, it will
still be available under MY PROGRAMS. If you do not
want to receive this program at all, remove it from
MY PROGRAMS. This will also remove it from the
Playlist.
1.Select the PLAYBACK mode.
2.Press the PLAYLIST1, PLAYLIST 2, or MY PROGRAMS
button that contains the program you want to
remove.
3.Use PREV and/or NEXT to choose the program
you want to remove.
4.Press REMOVE. You will hear an audible prompt
confirming that you would like to remove a
program.
5.Press REMOVE again to confirm deletion. You will
hear an audible prompt confirming that the
program has been removed.
3.Press ADD. You will hear an audible prompt,
“Add To.”
4.Press PLAYLIST 1 or PLAYLIST 2. You will hear an
audible prompt “Added.”
As you add programs, they will be placed at the end
of the playlist. The display shows the number of
programs on a playlist and the position of the current
program. If the program you want to add is not
already on MY PROGRAMS, please follow the steps in
the section “Adding Programs” on page 13.
Reordering Playlists
To change the order that you hear programs:
1.Select the OPTIONS mode.
2.Press the NEXT key until “REORDER LIST” appears.
The green LED light will blink next to PLAYLIST 1
and PLAYLIST 2.
3.Select the playlist you would like to reorder.
4.Use NEXT and/or PREV to choose the program
you want to move.
5.Use the SCAN buttons to change the sequence
number. The display will show the current
sequence number.
6. Press ADD to confirm your choice.
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Saving Programs
If you like a particular edition of a program but don’t
have time to listen to it and don’t want it replaced
when a newer edition becomes available, you can
save it and play it later. To do this:
1.Select the PLAYBACK mode.
2.Choose the program from MY PROGRAMS,
PLAYLIST 1 or PLAYLIST 2.
3.Press ADD. You will hear an audible prompt,
“Add To.”
4.Press SAVED SHOWS. You will hear an audible
prompt “Added, Saved Shows.”
There is approximately eight hours of memory
available for storing programs. If you save too many
shows, you will affect the receiver’s ability to update
new programs.
Saving Programs with
Time Limits
Some programs have a time limit on how long you
may save them. If you try to save such a program, the
receiver will alert you. When the time limit is
reached, the receiver will remove the show
automatically.
Playing Saved Shows
To play saved shows, press SAVED SHOWS. If there are
multiple shows saved, use NEXT and/or PREV to select
the program you want. The SAVED SHOWS will give
a time stamp of the program of when it was saved;
for example, “Program name, Oct. 12th.” The SCAN
FWD and SCAN BACK key will work the same as the
playlists to skip within a program.
Removing Saved Shows
1.Select the PLAYBACK mode.
2.Press SAVED SHOWS.
3.Use the PREV and/or NEXT to choose the program
you want to remove.
4.Press REMOVE. You will hear an audible prompt
confirming that you would like to remove a
program
5.Press REMOVE again. You will hear an audible
prompt confirming that the program has been
removed.
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Your receiver comes with special options to further
personalize your settings.
To review these options:
1. Slide the Mode switch to OPTIONS.
2. Use PREV and/or NEXT to display the options.
3. Use the SCAN buttons to advance choices within a
specific option setting. The receiver will confirm your
choices audibly.
Description of Options
The following is a list of options available, the setting
choices within these options, and an explanation of
each choice.
AUTOPLAY ON
There are four setting choices.
1.AM/L1, PM/L2 (which stands for “In the morning,
PLAYLIST 1,”; “in the evening PLAYLIST 2.”)
2.PLAYLIST #1.
3.PLAYLIST #2.
4.MY PROGRAMS.
When turning your receiver ON, the receiver will
automatically play back the list you have selected.
Additionally, your receiver will automatically turn on
and off with your car’s ignition, if the receiver is
plugged into your car’s cigarette lighter.
BULLETIN
There are three setting choices.
1.Instant Play.
2.More Info.
3.Off.
If you select “Instant Play,” the receiver will interrupt
the current program playing to present the latest
bulletin and then return to the program that was
playing. If you choose “More Info,” the receiver will
audibly and visually notify you that a bulletin exists,
(the “More Info” light will blink) but it will wait for
you to press the MORE INFO button to present the
bulletin. If you choose “Off,” the bulletin will not be
presented, and you will not be notified that one
exists.
Chapter 4: Using the Options
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FM TRANSMIT
88.1 MHz 107.9 MHz.
This option specifies which FM station to tune your
car radio to in order to listen to Command Audio
programs over your car’s speakers. Press the SCAN
FWD or SCAN BACK button to match the FM (non-
broadcasting)station on your stereo to receive the
transmission from your CA1000.
Note: Please see page 24 in Chapter 5: “Using the
Receiver in Your Car” for more details.
HOME CITY
When you are in your home service market leave this
mode in “Yes.” If you travel to another city offering
Command Audio Service, turn this mode to “No.”
When Home City is set to “No,” your receiver will
search for the Command Audio signals in the new
market. You will receive special programs for
travelers, and national programs. Your home market
programs and settings will not be changed.
PLAYLISTS
There are two setting choices.
1.Present All.
2.Present New.
“Present All” allows you to hear all the programs on
your Playlist even if you have listened to a few of
them already. “Present New” plays only new program
updates which you have not yet heard.
PORTFOLIO
There are three setting choices.
1.Add.
2.Edit.
3.Remove.
The “Add” option allows you to follow stocks and
funds. The “Edit” option allows you to edit stocks
and fund symbols. The “Remove” option allows you
to remove specific symbols from your portfolio. See
Personalized Stock Quotes for more details on all
three optional settings.
Note: My Portfolio will appear as a program in MY
PROGRAMS after a symbol is entered.
REORDER LIST
There are two setting choices.
1.PLAYLIST 1.
2.PLAYLIST 2.
This option allows you to reorder the program
sequence in the selected Playlist. Select a playlist,
and use the NEXT/PREV buttons to choose the
program you want. Then use the SCAN buttons to
change the program’s position in the list. Press ADD
to complete the change in program sequence..
Note: Watch the bottom left corner of the display to
see the program’s position change. See page 16
reordering Playlists.
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SYSTEM INFO
There are two setting choices
1.Battery.
2.Diagnostics.
This option provides you with information about your
receiver’s battery status and a troubleshooting code
for Listener Care. Use either SCAN button to select
the battery setting choice you desire. Then press the
ADD button. If you selected “Battery” setting, the
unit will indicate the power source (External) or the
percentage of battery life remaining. If you selected
the “Diagnostic” setting, the unit will display a
troubleshooting code.
PERSONALIZED STOCK QUOTES
BUSINESS PLUS SERVICE
The Personalized Stock feature keeps you informed
about particular stocks and mutual funds that
interest you. The unit will receive updates on a
delayed basis throughout a trading session, when
information changes about your stocks.
Adding Stocks
1.Choose the OPTIONS mode.
2.Select PORTFOLIO by advancing among the
options, using the NEXT button.
3.Press the ADD button.
4.Use the SCAN buttons to move up and down the
alphabet to select characters for the ticker. You can
have up to a six position ticker symbol.
5.Press NEXT to advance to the next character.
6.Press ADD to confirm entry.
7.HIGH PRICE ALERT.
8.Use the SCAN keys to input the dollar amount.
9.Use the PREV and NEXT keys to move position.
10.Press ADD to confirm entry.
11.LOW PRICE ALERT.
12.Use the SCAN keys to input the dollar amount.
13.Use the PREV and NEXT keys to move position.
In the Business Plus Service you will have access to 52
WEEK HIGH/LOW ALERT and HIGH VOLUME ALERT.
Use the SCAN keys to select On or Off for these alerts.
To cancel at any time, press any of the navigation
buttons or wait eight seconds without pressing any
buttons.
Note: When you press the ADD button to confirm the
addition of this stock ticker symbol, you are then
presented with four automatic Stock Alert Options.
You MUST go through all four selections in order to
return to the STOCK PORTFOLIO/ADD STOCK option,
which then allows you to repeat the process and add
another stock ticker to track.
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