RCA Ri173 User manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Battery replacement
When the battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the remote
control is greatly reduced and you will need to replace it.
Note: If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the
battery to avoid damage caused by battery leakage corrosion.
Warning:
• Donotdisposeofbatteryinre;batterymayexplodeorleak.
• Batteryshallnotbeexposedtoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine,reorthelike.
• Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.Replaceonlywiththe
same or equivalent type.
Caution:
When discarding battery, environmental problems must be considered and
local rules or laws governing the disposal of these battery must be strictly
followed.
REMOTE CONTROL
Using the remote control correctly
• PointtheremotecontrolattheREMOTESENSORlocatedonfrontoftheunit.
• Whenthereisastrongambientlightsource,theperformanceoftheinfrared
REMOTESENSORmaybedegraded,causingunreliableoperation.
• Therecommendedeectiverangeforremoteoperationisabout16feet(5
meters).
To change battery
ATTENTION
Removethe
plastic sheet
before operating
the remote control.
1. Openthe
battery door.
2. Insert one
CR2025(3V)
size battery.
To adjust the volume
AdjusttheVOLUMElevelbypressingVOL+ or VOL- button.
Note:Pressthe MUTEbuttontoturnothesound(thepowerindicator
will blink).Press the MUTE button again or press the VOL+ / - buttons to
unmute.
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
1. Readtheseinstructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
6. Cleanonlywithdrycloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,
orotherapparatus(includingampliers)thatproduceheat.
9. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-typeplug.
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areprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnott
intoyour outlet, consult an electrician forreplacement of theobsolete outlet.
10.Protectthepowerplugfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyatplugs,
conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12.Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespecied
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13.Unplugthisapparatusduringlighteningstormsorwhen
unused for a long period of time.
14.Referallservicingtoqualiedservicepersonnel.Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Warning
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.
NOTE: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limitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonable
protectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 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o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dierentfromthattowhichthereceiver
is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Customers in Canada
ThisapparatuscomplieswiththeClassB limitsfor radionoise emissionset outinradio
interference regulations.
ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Warning:
• TheACadapterisusedasdisconnectdeviceanditshouldremainreadilyoperableduring
intended used. In order to disconnect the unit from the mains completely, the AC adapter
should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
• TheACadapterofunitshouldnotbeobstructedORshouldbeeasilyaccessedduring
intended use.
• Minimum10cm(4inches)distancesaroundtheunitforsucientventilations.
• Theventilationshouldnotbeimpededbycoveringtheventilationopeningswithitems
such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• No naked ame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the unit.
On Safety
• Shouldanyobjectsorliquidsfallintotheunit,disconnectthepowersupplyandhave
theunitcheckedbyqualiedpersonnelbeforeanyfurtheroperation.
• Theunitshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashingandthatnoobjectslledwith
liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on the unit.
On Use
Neverusetheunitwhereitwouldbesubjectto:
- Heat sources such as radiators or air ducts.
- Directsunlight.
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UserManual
It’simportanttoreadthisUserManualpriortousingyournewproductfor
thersttime.
Ri173
SoundSystem
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1. button
2. Power indicator
3. VOL + / VOL - buttons
4. Remote control sensor
5. Speakers
6. DC IN 9V jack
7. iPod / iPhone / iPad
dock
8. SOURCE button
9. FM RADIO indicator
10. / buttons
11. LINE IN jack
12. FM pigtail antenna
Front view
Top view
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Rear view
1.  Turnstheunitonando
2.  Cursorup; Selectnext FMstation preset in
FMRadiomode.
3.  Makes selection when navigating iPod
menus
4.  AdjuststunedFMfrequency
5.  Cursor down; Select previous FM station
presetinFMRadiomode.
6.  UsedfornavigatingiPodmenus
7.  Mutesthesound
8.  ChangesSource(iPod/iPhone/iPad/LINE
INorFMRadio),setsFMstationpresets
9. AdjuststunedFMfrequency
10. PlaysorpausesiPad/iPhone/iPodplayback
11. Adjusts volume
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the unit
• DisconnectthesystemfromACadapterbeforecleaningtheexteriorofthe
unit with a soft dust cloth.
• Cleantheexteriorwithasoftcleanclothorslightlymoistenedchamoisleather.
DONOTusesolventsasitmaycausedamagetotheunit.
Inserting your iPod / iPhone / iPad
1. InsertyouriPod/iPhone/iPadintotheconnectorinthedock.
2. Pressthe ON/OFF buttontoturnontheunit.EnsuretheiPod/iPhone/iPad/
LINEINsourceisselected(theFMRADIOindicatorshouldbeo).Ensureyoudo
NOThaveadevicepluggedintotheLINEINjack.
Note:
• TheiPod/iPhone/iPadwillchargeautomatically(untilfullycharged)onceitis
dockedinthecradle(exceptiftheunitisinRadiomode).iPodClassic(1Gand2G)
will not charge.
• NotethatnotallfunctionsofsomeiPod/iPhone/iPadmodelscanbecontrolled
viatheremotecontrolofthisunit.Ifnecessary,operateyouriPod/iPhone/iPad
directly by using its screen.
• When playing iPod / iPhone / iPad, you can use the MENU, , or SELECT
buttonontheremotecontroltoenterthemenuofiPod/iPhone/iPadtoselect.
• DisconnecttheLine-incablewhenplayingiPod/iPhone/iPad.
Pausing playback
• Pressthe button.
• Toresumeplayback,pressthe button again.
Skipping to another track
• Presseitherthe or button according to the desired direction.
• Pressthe button to skip to the beginning of the current track or previous track.
Press buttontoskiptothebeginningofthenexttrack.
Locating a particular point on a track
• Keepeitherthe or button pressed during playback and release at the
desired point in the track.
Note:
Pleaserefertotheuser’s manualthat wasincludedwithyouriPod/iPhone /iPad
for more details.
• iPodtouch(1st,2nd,3rdand4thgeneration)
• iPodnano(1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5thand6thgeneration)
• iPhone4
• iPhone3GS
• iPhone3G
• iPad
Note:
IfyouriPhoneiscalledwhile it is docked, playback will be paused.
Compatible iPod, iPhone and iPad models
LISTENING TO YOUR iPod/iPhone/iPad
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LINE IN CONNECTION
Connecting to LINE IN for other sound sources
YoucanconnectaudiodevicessuchasyourCDplayerorMP3playertotheunitvia
theLINEINjack.Todothis,connectanaudiocablefromthelineoutorheadphoneout
jackoftheotheraudiodevicetotheLINEINjackontherearofunit.Ensuretheunitthe
iPod/iPhone/iPad/LINEINsourceisselected(theFMRADIOindicatorshouldbeo).
Note:
When connecting the Line-in cable to the rear of unit.  Ensure the unit the iPod/
iPhone/iPad/LINEINsourceisselected(theFMRADIOindicatorshouldbeo).We
recommend you unplug the device from the LINE IN jack when not in use.
POWER SUPPLY
Using the AC adapter
Using an AC adapter other than
the one supplied with the unit may
damage the unit.
Caution:
• Beforeuse,ensuretherated
voltage of the adapter matches
your local voltage.
• TheincludedACadapterisfor
usewiththisunitonly.Donot
use it with other equipment.
• If youare not going to use the
unit for a long time, disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet.
• WhenevertheACadapterispluggedintoawalloutlet,electricityis
runningthroughtheunit,evenwhenthepowerswitchisturnedo.
WARNING:
• NEVER pull iPod / iPhone / iPad forward or push backward. This can
damagetheunitandyouriPod/iPhone/iPad.
• IfusinganiPod/iPhone/iPadwithacoveror"skin",pleaseremoveit
before docking.
Noperson,agent,distributor,dealerorcompanyisauthorizedtochange,modifyorextend
thetermsofthesewarrantiesinanymannerwhatsoever.Thetimewithinactionmustbe
commenced to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty or under any statute,
orlawoftheUnitedStatesoranystatethereof,isherebylimitedtooneyearfromthedateof
purchase.Thislimitationdoesnotapplytoimpliedwarrantiesarisingunderstatelaw.
Thiswarrantygives you speciclegalrights and youmayalso haveotherrights,which
mayvary,fromstatetostate.Somestatesdonotallowlimitationonhowlonganimplied
warrantylasts,whenanactionmaybebrought,ortheexclusionorlimitationofincidental
or consequential damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.
For more information on other products and services, please visit our web site at
www.RCAav.com
Important:Alsokeepyour“BillofSale”asproofofpurchase.
Modelno.................................................................................................................................
Productname ..............................................................................................................................
Typeof set...............................................................................................................................
Serialno.......................................................................................................................................
Invoice no. ...............................................................................................................................
Purchased.....................................................................................................................................
Dealername ................................................................................................................................
FORSERVICEANDREPAIR,PLEASEVISIT www.RCAav.com
Specicationsandexternalappearancearesubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
AVC MULTIMEDIA(“AVC”)makesthefollowinglimitedwarranty.Thislimitedwarrantyextend
to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.
One Year Parts & Labor Warranty
AVCproducts purchased inthe United Statesarewarranted tobe free fromdefects in
materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail
purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new
or refurbished parts and products, at AVC’s sole discretion.
Duringaperiodofoneyearfromtheeectivewarrantydate,AVC will provide, when needed,
servicelabortorepairamanufacturingdefectatitsdesignatedServiceCenter.
Neworremanufacturedreplacementsfordefectivepartsorproductswillbeusedforrepairs
by AVCatitsdesignatedServiceCenterforoneyearfromtheeectivewarrantydate.Such
replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of
repairorreplacement.TheCustomerwillberequiredtoshiptheunittotheServiceCenter
indicatedatthetimeCustomerSupportiscontactedtomakethenecessaryrepairs.The
customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When you send the product to the AVCservicefacilityyoumustusetheoriginalcartonbox
and packing material or an equivalent as designated by AVC.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Your Responsibility
(1)Youmustretaintheoriginalsalereceipttoprovideproofofpurchase.
(2)Thesewarranties areeectiveonly iftheproduct is purchasedand operatedinthe
U.S.A.orCanada.
(3)Warrantiesextendonlytodefectsinmaterialorworkmanship,anddonotextendto
any product or parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts
caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of
instructionsprovidedwiththeproduct,ortoproductwhichhasbeenalteredormodied
without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial
number removed or changed.
Out of Warranty
Intheeventyourproductrequiresrepairafterthelimitedwarrantyperiodhasexpired,
pleasecontactourCustomerSupportCenterat1-877-252-6873 or www.RCAav.com
Important: You are responsible for any transportation, shipping or insurance relative
tothereturnofproducttoourProductReturnsCenter.
All warranties implied by state law, including the implied warranties of merchantability and
tnessforaparticularpurpose,areexpresslylimitedtothedurationofthelimitedwarranties
setforthabove.Withtheexceptionofanywarrantiesimpliedbystatelawasherebylimited,
theforegoingwarrantyisexclusiveandinlieuofallotherwarranties,guarantees,agreements
and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with respect to the repair or replacement
of any parts. In no event shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages.
LIMITED WARRANTY
1. Pressthe button to turn the unit on.
2. Press the SOURCE button to switch to FM RADIO mode (the FM indicator will
turn on).
3. Tapthe button to tune down radio frequency or tap the button to tune up
radio frequency.
4. Adjust the volume level.
Search to Next / Previous Station
Press and hold the  /  button (or  / button on remote control) for 2
secondstosearchfornext/previousavailablestation.
Programming a Station to a Preset
• Usethe and buttons(or and buttons on remote control) to select a
station to save as a preset station.
• Press and hold the SOURCE button for 3 seconds, the green indicator ashes.
Theselectedstationisnowprogrammedasapreset.
Note:Theunitcansaveuptotenstationsaspresets.
Selection of a Preset
Tap the  /  button (remote control only) to select the next / previous station
preset.
For Better Reception
Fullyunwindtheantennawire.Extendtheantennawireandplaceitintheposition
that sounds best.
Note:
• DonotconnecttheFMantennatoanoutsideantenna.
• Ifyouwishtoresetyourunittoitsoriginalfactorysettings,pleasesimultaneously
press and hold the VOL- button and SOURCE button for ve seconds in FM
mode - the unit will reset and switch to standby mode.
lISTENINg TO ThE RAdIO TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
Systemdoesnotturnon.
I can't hear any sound.
iPod/iPhone/iPaddoes
not dock properly or does
not install properly.
iPod/iPhone/iPaddoes
not respond to the sound
system.
iPod/iPhone/iPad
• Make sure AC adapter is secure in the outlet, and
oulethasthePowerIndicatorshouldbeon.
• PresstheVOL + repeatedly to ensure volume level is
appropriate.
• If listening to iPod / iPhone / iPad, please ensure
theLINEIN jackdoesNOThaveapluginit, please
ensure that the FM RADIO indicator is o (press
SOURCE button to select the desired source).
• RemoveyouriPod/iPhone/iPadfromthedockand
check for obstruction on the connector in the dock
andonyouriPod/iPhone/iPad.
• MakesurethatyouriPod/iPhone/iPadisworking
properlybeforedocking into the unit.Pleaserefer
toyouriPod/iPhone/iPadmanualfordetail.
Need more help?
Please visit online help at
http://www.RCAav.com
AC adapter
To AC
outlet
To “DC IN 9V”jack
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DockingyouriPod/iPhone/iPad willenablea"Speakers"optiononyour
iPod/iPhone/iPad(you’llnditunderthe"Settings"menuonyouriPhoneor
iPad).Thisoptionenablesyoutocontroltheunit’sAudioEQPresets(itdoesn’t
affect your iPod’s/ iPhone’s/ iPad’s internalEQ Presets).The EQPreset you
chosewillstayactiveontheunit–evenafteryouremoveyouriPod/iPhone/
iPad.
AUDIO EQ PRESETS