RCA RS2657 User manual

FCC Information
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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.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Thomson
Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this
product.
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.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio
or television reception (which you can determine
by unplugging the unit), try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Re-orient 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 suggestions. Also, the Federal
Communications Commission has prepared a
helpful booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve
Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet
is available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify
stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering
copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of
manufacture.
For Your Safety
The AC power plug is
polarized (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.
Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it shall
remain operable and should not be obstructed
during intended used. To be completely
disconnected the apparatus from supply mains,
the main plug of the apparatus shall be
disconnected from the mains socket outlet
completely.
RECORD
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your
Eardrums
Make sure you turn down the
volume on the unit before you
put on headphones. Increase
the volume to the desired level
only after headphones are in
place.

FCC Information
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The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee.
In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or
modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
Technical Specifications
Product: 5CD Audio System
Brand: RCA
Model: RS2657
Electrical Consumption:
Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
Power consumption: 300 Watts
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
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 purchase, and the serial number:
Model No.
Remote Control No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Service Information
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 included in this
Guide.
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS 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.
Portions based upon Microsoft Windows Media Technologies. Copyright © 1999 Microsoft
Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows Logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Safety Precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any
circumstances. Any repair works and internal
adjustments must be conducted by trained
personnel.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet
removed.
•Do not use your unit immediately after
transporting it from a cold place to a warm
place, as condensation may result in
malfunction.
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and
abnormally hot places.
• Do not operate the unit with wet hands. If
any liquid enters the cabinet, take the
unit to a trained technician for inspection.
• This compact disc player uses a laser to read
the music on the disc. The laser mechanism
corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a
record player. Although this product
incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is
completely safe when operated according to
directions.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do
not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located
inside the disc compartment. To keep dust
from collecting on the pick-up lens, do not
leave the compartment door open for an
extended period of time. If the lens becomes
dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air
blower brush designed for camera lenses.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
•Ensure minimum distances around the unit for
sufficient ventilation .
•The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation opening with items,
such as newspaper,table-cloths,curtains,etc.
•No naked flame sources,such as lighted
candles,should be placed on the apparatus.
•Attention should be drawn to the
environmental aspects of battery disposal .
Important Battery Information
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you
do not use your remote control for more than
one month.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking
batteries may cause skin burns or other
personal injuries. Dispose of batteries in the
proper manner, according to provincial and
local regulations.
•Electrolyte leakage may occur on any battery
under the following circumstances:
- if mixed with a different battery type,
- if inserted incorrectly,
- if all batteries are not replaced at the same
time,
- if disposed of in fire, or
- if an attempt is made to charge a battery not
intended to be recharged.
Headphones Safety
•Do not play your headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended high-
volume play.
•If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce
the volume or discontinue use.
•You should use with extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
•Even if your headphones feature an open-air
design that allows you to hear outside sounds,
do not turn the volume so high that you are
unable to hear what is around you.
Don’t Infringe
This product should only be used for the purposes
for which it is sold, that is entertainment without
violating copyright laws. Any attempt to use this
product for which it is not intended is unlawful
and therefore not condoned by Thomson.
Important Information
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Table of Contents
FCC Information
Important Information
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Using the FM and Am Antennas . . . . . . . .2
Connecting the Main Speakers . . . . . . . . .2
Subwoofer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Phone and AUX In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing Batteries to the Remote Control . .4
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Activating the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Sound Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Creating Custom Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Disc and USB Playback . . . . . . . . . . .9
Important CD and MP3/WMA Information . .9
Notes on CD-R/RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Notes on MP3/WMA Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Discs Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Play and Load Simultaneously . . . . . . . . .10
USB Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Memory Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Auto Preset Programming (FM only) . . . . . .11
Manually Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Recording CD to USB device . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Deleting Files from USB device . . . . . . . . . .12
Deleting All Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Advanced Playback Controls . . . . .13
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Viewing Track Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setting Up a Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Playing a Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Displaying the Program List . . . . . . . . . . .14
Deleting Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rename Trakcs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Advanced Navigation Controls . . .15
Tracks and Files Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
For Audio CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
For mp3/WMA discs and USB devices . . .15
Tips on Playback Sequence on Disc . . . . . . .16
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Limited Warranty (U.S.) . . . . . . . . .19
Limited Warranty (Canada) . . . . . .20

Unpacking the system
You should have the following:
•one main unit (with 2 main speakers and a
subwoofer);
•one remote control;
•one AM loop antenna;
•one user’s guide;
•one safety leaflet;
•Owner registration Card.
Back View
1. Main speaker jacks (high pass)
2. Woofer jacks (low pass)
3. Subwoofer jacks
4. FM pigtail antenna
5. AM loop antenna jack
Using the FM and AM Antennas
Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to
make sure both the FM and AM antennas are
positioned properly. Uncoil the FM antenna at
the back of the unit, making sure it is fully
extended (you may even want to tape it to the
wall behind the unit if possible, the higher the
better.) You’ll also need to connect the AM
antenna loop to the back of the unit if you listen
to AM stations. Rotate the AM loop antenna for
better reception.
Connecting the Main Speakers
Each speaker has a black/red wire and a
black/purple wire. When connecting the speakers,
match the red/purple wires to the red/purple
jacks and the black wires to the black jacks on the
main unit.
Subwoofer Connection
Connect the green wire on your subwoofer to the
green terminal and the black wire to the black
terminal of the Subwoofer jack.
Installation
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the
minimum spacings shown below free from other
surfaces:
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Getting Started
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Front View
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the
ends of the speaker wires at all connection points.
Speaker Wire Connection
Push speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.
Side View
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General Controls
Main Unit
ON/STANDBY - Turns power on or off (STANDBY
mode).
SOURCE - Selects among CD player, Tuner, AUX
and USB modes.
CLOCK - Shows clock time; press longer to enter
clock setting mode.
- Opens or closes the disc tray.
DISC 1/2/3/4/5 - Enters CD mode and plays the
corresponding CD.
- In CD, USB mode or simple MP3/WMA
mode - Starts and pauses playback.
- In CD, USB mode or simple MP3/WMA
mode - Stops playback.
In simple MP3/WMA mode - Returns to the first
track of the current disc in stop mode; displays
the total number of folders and total number of
tracks on the current disc when playback is
completely stopped.
In Recording mode - Stops record to USB device.
- In CD, USB mode or simple MP3/WMA
mode - Goes to the previous track; searches
backward through track.
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.
In Clock or Timer mode - Decreases hour and
minute digit.
- In CD, USB mode or simple MP3/WMA
mode - Goes to the next track; searches forward
through track.
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.
In Clock or Timer mode - Increases hour and
minute digit.
BACK - In navigation mode - Returns to the
previous navigation menu level.
In Tuner mode - Selects the previous preset
station.
SELECT - In USB or simple MP3/WMA mode -
Enters navigation mode.
In navigation mode - Enters current folder and
shows the first file or folder from current folder.
In Tuner mode - Selects the next preset station.
PROG/SET - Enters program mode for CD, USB
and Tuner.
In rename mode - Confirms and stores new file
name.
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Tips:
In STANDBY mode, press ON/STANDBY to
turn the system on in the previously used
mode. Press SOURCE to select the
corresponding mode. Look at the display icons
to identify the current mode.

BAND/INFO - In CD mode - Uses as INFO key to
select among disc details on display.
In USB mode - Shows memory usage.
In simple MP3/WMA mode - Shows the track play
time and ID3 tags information (e.g. song title,
artist, album) during playback.
In Tuner mode - Uses as BAND key to change
among tuner bands. Enters auto preset program
in FM mode when depressed for 2 seconds.
VOLUME - Adjusts volume.
BASS BOOST - Turns on or off Bass Boost.
EQ - Selects equalizer presets.
CD REC - Starts and stops recording CD to USB
device.
USB socket - Connects USB device.
Mass Storage Class (MSC) devices are supported.
Phone and AUX In
Open the compartment door at the bottom of
the main unit to reveal the jacks inside.
PHONE - Jack for connecting headphones.
AUX IN - Jacks for external sound input.
Installing Batteries to the Remote
Control
The remote control must be inserted with 2
"AAA" or "UM-4" or "R03" batteries prior to use.
Follow the steps below to ensure correct
installation.
1. Open the battery compartment door by
pressing down on the tab and then lifting the
door out.
2. Insert “AAA”(UM4) batteries in the
compartment.
3. Replace the battery compartment door in
place.
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General Controls
Remote Control
ON/STANDBY - Turns power on or off (STANDBY
mode).
SOURCE - Selects among CD player, Tuner, AUX
and USB mode.
BAND - In Tuner mode - Changes between FM
or AM radio bands. Enters auto preset program
in FM mode when depressed for 2 seconds.
B.BOOST - Turns on or off Bass Boost.
FM ST - Selects between stereo and mono sound
in FM tuner mode.
OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and closes disc
compartment.
EQ - Selects equalizer presets.
INFO - In CD mode - Selects among displaying
disc details.
In USB mode - Shows memory usage.
In simple MP3/WMA mode - Shows the track
play time and ID3 tags information (e.g. song
title, artist, album) during playback.
- Mutes audio output.
VOL or - Decreases or Increases volume
level.
- In CD, USB mode or simple MP3/WMA
mode - Goes to the previous track; searches
backward through track.
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency;
selects the next preset station and preset
number in preset mode.
In Clock or Timer mode - Decreases hour and
minute digit.
- In CD, USB mode or simple MP3/WMA
mode - Starts and pauses playback.
- In CD, USB mode or simple MP3/WMA
mode - Goes to the next track; searches forward
through track.
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency;
selects the previous preset station and preset
number in preset mode.
In Clock or Timer mode - Increases hour and
minute digit.
CD REC - Starts and stops record to USB device.
- In CD, USB mode or simple MP3/WMA
mode - Stops playback.
In simple MP3/WMA mode - Returns to the first
track of the current disc in stop mode; displays
the total number of folders and total number of
tracks on the current disc when playback is
completely stopped.
In Recording mode - Stops record to USB device.
DISC SKIP - Skips to the next disc in CD mode.

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General Controls
PROG - Enters program mode for CD, USB and
Tuner.
In rename mode - Confirms and stores new file
name.
INTRO - Turns intro mode on or off to play the
first 10 seconds of each track in CD, USB or simple
MP3/WMA mode.
CLOCK - Enters clock setting mode; shows clock
time.
ADD - In CD, USB or simple MP3/WMA mode -
Adds track to Program List.
- Turns on/off random listening in CD, USB or
simple MP3/WMA mode.
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; Turns on/ off
timer.
DEL - When reviewing program, removes track /
file from Program List.
In USB mode - Removes file from the connected
USB device.
In rename mode - Deletes current alphabet
REPEAT - In CD mode - Repeats a track, CD or all
CDs.
In USB or simple MP3/WMA mode - Selects repeat
one file or repeat all files mode.
SLEEP - Press to select the time interval in
minutes before the unit turns off.
Navigation Buttons
Use the navigation buttons to navigate through
menu.
- In USB or simple MP3/WMA mode - Enters
navigation mode.
In navigation mode - Moves down one navigation
menu level; enters current folder and shows the
first file/folder from current folder.
In tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.
In rename mode - Confirms the current alphabet
and move to the next alphabet.
- In navigation mode - Returns to the
previous navigation menu level; returns to stop
mode.
In tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.
In rename mode - Edits the previous alphabet.
- In USB or simple MP3/WMA mode - Enters
navigation mode.
In navigation mode - Goes to the previous folder
in stop mode; navigates upwards; moves up a list;
selects the previous file or folder.
In rename mode - Selects alphabets.
In tuner mode - Selects the next preset number.
-In USB or simple MP3/WMA mode - Enters
navigation mode
In navigation mode - Goes to the next folder in
stop mode; navigates downwards; moves down a
list; selects the next file or folder.
In rename mode - Selects alphabets.
In tuner mode - Selects the previous preset
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Settings
Setting the Clock
1. Press and hold CLOCK on the unit or remote
control until the hour flashes on the display.
2. Press or to set the hour and then
press CLOCK to shift to minute digits.
3. Press or to set the minute.
4. Press CLOCK to save settings or
to quit setting without saving.
Note:
When system is ON, you can press CLOCK
to display the current time for about 4
seconds.
Display
CD/TUNER/AUX/USB - Indicates CD, Tuner, AUX
and USB modes.
BASS BOOST - Bass Boost is activated.
FM - FM tuner mode activated.
AM - AM tuner mode activated.
STEREO - In FM tuner mode, indicates stereo
sound is selected.
WMA - Current disc is a WMA disc.
MP3 - Current disc is a MP3 disc.
- Folder in navigation mode.
PROG - In program mode.
INTRO - Intro mode is activated so the first 10
seconds of each CD track will be played.
REPEAT 1 / REPEAT 1 DISC / REPEAT ALL DISCS
/ ALL DISCS - In CD mode, indicates the repeat
option that is activated.
REPEAT 1 - Repeat track.
REPEAT 1 DISC - Repeat current disc.
REPEAT ALL DISCS - Repeat all discs.
ALL DISCS - Play all discs once.
SLEEP - Sleep mode is activated.
REC - In recording mode.
- The corresponding disc icon lights to show
which disc compartment is loaded. The current
playing disc will flash.
- Random playback is activated.
- Timer is activated.
- In CD playback mode.
- In CD pause mode.
ROCK / POP / JAZZ / CLASSIC / CUSTOM -
Indicates the preset equalizer selected.

Sound Features
Volume Control
Adjust VOLUME on the main unit or press VOL
or on the remote control to adjust volume
level. The volume level shows briefly on the
display to show the change in volume level.
Bass Boost
Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off boosting the
bass frequency. The BASS BOOST icon lights on
the display when it is activated.
Muting Audio
Press MUTE on the remote to cut the
sound. (Remote Only)
Using Preset Equalizer Curves
Press EQ on the remote control to toggle among
FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC and CUSTOM.
The display shows your selection briefly.
Creating a Custom Curve
1. Press EQ on the remote control to select
CUSTOM mode.
2. While CUSTOM is displayed, press or
to cycle among displayed bass- and
treble - range levels.
3. While BAS or TRE is displayed, adjust VOLUME
to set the associated gain between -10 - +10.
4. Press EQ to exit.
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Settings
Setting the Timer
1. Press and hold TIMER on the remote control
until the ON and clock hour flashes on the
display ( ON - timer on time ).
2. For setting time, press or to set
the hour and then press TIMER to shift to
minute digits.
3. Press or to set the minute.
4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time)
with clock time flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for
timer off time setting.
5. Press TIMER to select source. Press or
to select between TUNER/DISC/USB.
6. Press TIMER to set volume. Adjust VOLUME
on the main unit or press VOL +/- on the
remote control to select desired volume level.
7. Press TIMER on the remote control to save and
quit settings. The timer is automatically
activated once timer setting is saved.
Activating the Timer
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the alarm.
The timer icon is displayed when timer is
activated.
Sleep Mode
You can select the time interval in minutes before
the unit turns off automatically.
Press SLEEP to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45,
30, 15 and 5 minutes.
The SLEEP icon lights on the display when sleep
mode is activated.
View Remaining Sleep Time
When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to
view remaining sleep time.
Adjust Sleep Time
Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time
is displayed to change sleep time.
Note:
Sleep is automatically de-activated when
the unit is turned off.

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Disc and USB Playback
Important CD and MP3/WMA
Information
This unit is compatible with
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for
playback.
CD-R / RW
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:
•Do not affix any type of labels to either
side (recordable or labeled side) of a
CD-R/RW disc as this may result in
malfunction.
• To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc, do
not open the disc compartment door while
the disc is being read.
• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc
into the unit. It may take a longer time
to read the disc.
•Playback capability for CD-RW discs
may vary due to variations in the
quality of the CD-RW disc and the
recorder used to create the disc.
Notes on MP3/WMA Disc:
• Use .mp3 as the extension when converting
audio files into MP3 for saving onto
CD-R/RW, e.g. Abc08.mp3.
Do not use any other extension e.g. .doc,
.pdf.
• Do not use the .mp3 extension for other
text or non-audio data files as this may
result in serious malfunction and harmful
noise interference.
• For better quality in MP3/WMA disc
playback, the CD quality should be
recorded 128kbps or above.
• Disc data size > 650MB is not
recommended.
• Total files and folders in the disc should
not exceed 512, it also depends on the
length of the file/folder names.
• For mixed mode discs, only one mode will
be selected for playback depending on the
recording format.
• To ensure good performance, wait until
the disc changer completely reads the disc
before proceeding.
• MP3 files in CD ROM EXTRA format disc
cannot be recognized.

Discs Playback
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
compartment.
3. Insert up to 5 discs with label face up.
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc
compartment.
• The occupied disc tray icons light up on the
display and the current disc icon animates.
• If the disc is a MP3 / WMA CD, the respective
MP3 and WMA icon lights on the display.
5. Press in stop mode to begin playback.
Press during playback to pause disc. Press
again to resume.
6. Press or to skip to the previous or
next track. Press and hold or to
search through a CD while it is playing.
7. During playback, press to stop playback.
Play and load simultaneously:
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray
while a CD is playing.
2. Load/change discs for available trays.
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the tray.
Selecting Discs
Press DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 / DISC 4 or DISC
5on the main unit to select disc.
Press DISC SKIP on the remote control to skip
discs.
USB Playback
1. Insert the the USB device’s port into the main
unit’s USB socket.
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select USB mode.
3. Press in stop mode to begin playback.
Press during playback to pause disc. Press
again to resume.
4. Press or to skip to the previous or
next file. Press and hold or to
search through a file while it is playing.
5. Press to stop playback operations.
The unit enters navigation mode for 10
seconds before entering stop mode.
6. Unplug the device to disconnect.
Memory Usage
Press BAND/CD INFO on the main unit or INFO
on remote to view used (U) and free (F) memory
on the USB device.
Note:
• Be sure to remove all discs from the disc
compartment before moving or
transporting the unit!
• Do not push to force closing of the tray
during CD playback or tray opening.
Notes on Simple MP3/WMA
Playback:
•This unit is compatible with simple
MP3/WMA discs and is able to display
ID3 tag information (e.g. song title,
artist, album).
• It is strongly recommended that you use
a single folder structure for simple
MP3/WMA discs. If there are more than
one layer of folders, the tracks may be
rearranged. (Refer to pg. 17 for simple
MP3/WMA playback sequence)
•The first 100 folders from the first 8
folder levels can be read on this unit.
• The unit reads the first 511 files from
each discs if the disc has only one folder.
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Disc and USB Playback
Tips:
• In stop mode for MP3 and WMA CDs,
press to return to the first track of
the current disc. The total number of
tracks on the current disc is displayed
(TT).
• Press DISC 1/ DISC 2 / DISC 3 /
DISC 4 or DISC 5 to play the entire CD
directly. In CD mode, press to play
all discs in the unit.

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Selecting Tuner Band
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to enter Tuner mode.
2. Press BAND to select between FM or AM
radio band.
Tuning to a Station
Press or to select frequencies.
Using Presets
Press BACK/SELECT on the main unit or or
on the remote control to access the
previous or next preset station. The PROG icon
lights up
when a preset station is selected.
The display first shows the preset program
number and after a few seconds, the frequency
will be displayed.
(PR:01 is FM preset 1)
Auto Preset Programming
(FM only)
Press and hold the BAND button for 2 seconds to
scan stations in FM band. The stations will then
be stored as preset channels. A maximum of 32
stations can be stored. Beware of your preset
channels being erased accidentally because the
scanning and storing process is automatic upon
pressing the button. You can stop the automatic
scan by pressing any button, but the erased
stations cannot be recovered.
Manually Setting Presets
1. Press or to access the desired
frequency.
2. Press the PROG button once.
3. The most recently accessed program location
will be displayed.
4. If a different program location is preferred,
press / on the remote control to move
to the desired preset number (1-32).
5. Press PROG to store the selected
frequency at that preset.
Suppressing Stereo Signal
Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and
stereo mode (remote control only). “STEREO” is
displayed in stereo mode.
Tips:
Your audio system has 32 preset
stations.
Radio

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Recording
Recording CD to USB device
1. Connect the USB device to the main unit.
2. In CD stop mode, CD navigation mode or CD
pause mode, press CD REC to start CD
playback and recording will begin
automatically. This is indicated by the REC
icon on the display.
3. Press CD REC or to stop recording.
Example
(To record only selected tracks from a CD):
1. Create a CD program(Refer to “Setting Up a
Program List” on page 15).
2. From normal playback mode, press PROG.
3. Press CD REC, playback and recording will
begin automatically. This is indicated by the
PROG and REC icon on the display.
4. Press CD REC or to stop recording.
Deleting Files from USB device
1. In navigation mode, select the file to delete
using the navigation buttons (Refer to
“Navigation Buttons” on page 6 for details.)
2. Press DEL on the remote control.
3. Press or on the main unit or press
or on the remote control to select Yes
to delete or No to cancel.
4. Press SELECT on the main unit or on the
remote control to confirm selection.
Deleting All Files
In navigation mode, press and hold DEL on the
remote control to delete all the files on the USB
device.
Note:
The encoding bitrate for CD is 128
kbps.
Tips:
If CD playback is already started or
paused, recording will start instantly from
the time point which is playing or paused
when CD REC is pressed.
Tips:
Recording stops automatically when
CD stops (e.g. end of disc is reached).
Tips:
Make sure “write protect” is turned off in
the USB device during recording.

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In CD and USB mode, advanced playback controls
allow you to sample, repeat and random
playback tracks, viewing track information and
set up a Program List. In USB mode, advanced
playback controls allow you to rename tracks.
Sampling Tracks
Press INTRO on the remote control to play the
first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc,
all discs in the tray, or turn intro mode off.
The INTRO icon is displayed when sampling is
activated.
Repeat
Press REPEAT on the remote control to repeat
the current track (REPEAT 1), current disc (REPEAT
1 DISC) , all discs (REPEAT ALL DISCS), or turn
repeat mode off (ALL DISCS).
Random Playback
Press on the remote control to turn on/off
random playback. The icon is displayed when
it is activated.
All the tracks on one disc will be shuffled and
played once before shuffling and playing tracks
from the next disc.
Viewing Track Information
Press BAND/INFO on the main unit or INFO on
the remote repeatedly during playback to show
the ID3 tag information (e.g. song title, artist,
album).
In full stop mode for simple MP3 discs, press
STOP to view Folders Total (TF) and Track Total
(TT) on the current disc.
Advanced Playback Controls
Note:
The first 99 tracks of each disc will be
shuffled and played once before any of
them is repeated.
Tips:
Random playback can be activated
simultaneously with repeat 1 disc (randomly
play tracks from one disc repeatedly) or
repeat all discs (randomly play tracks from
all discs repeatedly).

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Advanced Playback Controls
Setting Up a Program List
1. In navigation mode, use the navigation
navigation buttons (Refer to “Navigation
Buttons” on page 6 for details.) to select the
track to add to Program List.
2. Press ADD to save the selected track into the
next available program location.
3. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store more tracks into
program memory.
Playing a Program List
If you are not currently in program mode, press
PROG and then to start program playback.
While in PROGRAM stop mode , press .
Displaying Program List
1. While the CD player is stopped, press
PROG to enter program mode. Program
playback begins automatically after entering
program mode.
To display program list, press .
2. Press or repeatedly to view
each track assignment in the program list.
Deleting from Program List
1. While in PROGRAM mode, press or to
select the program to delete.
2. Press DEL.
3. Press or to select Yes to delete or No
to cancel.
4. Press to confirm selection.
Deleting the Entire Program List
1. While in PROGRAM mode, press or to
select the program to delete.
2. Press and hold DEL.
Renaming Tracks
You can rename tracks in USB device.
1. In navigation mode, press PROG on the remote
control to enter rename mode.
2. Press or to select alphabets.
3. Press to confirm the current alphabet and
move to the next alphabet.
4. Press PROG to confirm and store the new file
name after editing the last alphabet.
5. Press to edit the previous alphabet.
6. Press DEL to delete the alphabet.
Tips:
You can create a program of up to 32
tracks.
Note:
Only the first 99 tracks from each disc can
be programmed.

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Advanced Navigation Controls
Tracks and Files Navigation
For audio CDs:
1. When playback is stopped, press SELECT on
the main unit or (navigation key) on the
remote control. The display shows “TRACK”
and the current number of track on the disc.
2. Press or (navigation buttons) on the
remote control to select tracks.
For mp3/WMA discs and USB
devices:
1. When playback is stopped, press to enter
navigation mode. The display shows “TT” and
the total number of files on the disc or USB
device.
2. Press SELECT on the main unit or
(navigation buttons) on the remote control.
3. Use (navigation keys) on the
remote control or SELECT or BACK on the
main unit to navigate through folders and
files. Refer to the following for quick
reference:
• BACK / - Goes back up one level.
• SELECT / - Enters selected folder; begins
playback of the selected file and confirms
selection.
•-Selects previous file or folder.
•-Selects next file or folder.
You can view the folder or file names on the
display while navigating through them. A folder
icon also shows next to the names to indicate you
are browsing a folder.

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Advanced Navigation Controls
Folder 1
Folder 3
Song 1.1.1
Song 1.1.2
Song 1.1.3
Song 2.2
Song 2.3
Song 2.4
Song 1.2.1.1
Song 1.2.1.2
Song 1.2.1.3
Folder 1.2.1
Song 2.1.1
Song 2.1.2
Folder 2.1
Song 3.1
Song 3.2
Folder 1.1
Folder 1.2
Folder 2
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
Song 4
Song 5
1
2
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Note:
•Folder playback sequence is indicated by the letters A to G.
•Song playback sequence is indicated by the numbers (1 to 15) in front of the song name.
Tips on Playback Sequence of Disc
• Check that the mp3/WMA disc is created with a single folder structure. Refer to the
diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure.
•For example, folders and songs from level 2 are played before moving on to play
folders and songs from level 3.

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Solution
• Check power cord for a secure
connection.
• Unplug the unit for a moment,
and then plug it back in.
• Check the outlet by plugging in
another device.
• Increase the volume setting.
• Check connection to speakers.
• Check that you have selected
the appropriate function: CD,
Tuner or AUX.
• Make sure mute is off.
• Make sure headphones are not
plugged in.
• Check antenna connection.
• Move antenna.
• Turn off nearby electrical
appliances, such as hair dryer,
vacuum cleaner, microwave
oven or fluorescent lights.
• Check that CD is in the tray.
• Check that CD label is facing up.
• Check that PAUSE mode is not
on.
• Check that CD function is
selected.
• Use CD lens cleaner.
• Clean the disc.
• Try another CD.
Problem
System
does not
turn on
There is no
sound
Poor radio
reception
CD does
not play
Problem
CD sound
skips
CD button
does not
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
Remote
control
does not
work
Solution
• Clean the disc.
• Check disc for warping,
scratches, or other damages.
• Check if something is causing
the system to vibrate. If so,
move the system.
• Make sure the speakers are at
least 3 feet away or on a
different surface from the
main unit.
• Switch to another function
(Tuner) and then back
to CD.
• Check that the batteries are
properly installed.
• Replace weak batteries.
• Check that the system is
plugged into power source.
• Point the remote directly at
the system’s front panel.
• Move closer to the system.
• Remove any obstacles
between the remote and the
system.
Troubleshooting Tips