Руководство Пользователя для RCA RI500

user manual

manual de usuario

EN/E

It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.

Ri500

v1.0 (EN/E)

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.

This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of 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 communica-
tions.

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 deter-
mined by turning the equipment

For your records

In the event that service should be
required, you may need the model
number and the serial number.  In
the space below, record the date
and place of purchase and the
serial number:
Model No.:
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
Serial No.:

off 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 different
from that to which the
receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Technical Information

Product: Speaker/Radio for use with
iPod
Brand: RCA
Model: Ri500

Electrical Consumption

External AC adaptor: 12V        1.5A
Power consumption: 120VAC x 0.7A

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 user manual.

The descriptions and characteristics in
this owner’s manual are for the purpose
of general reference only and not as a
guarantee. In order to provide you with
the highest quality product, we may
make changes or modifications without
prior notice. The English version serves
as the final reference on all product and
operational details should any
discrepancies arise in other languages.

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

EXPORTER
Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976
©2007 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
www.rcaaudiovideo.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before you begin

General controls

iPod

Radio

Auxiliary input

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty (US)

What your warranty covers:
•

Defects in materials or
workmanship.

For how long after your
purchase:
•

One year from date of
purchase.

•

The warranty period for rental
units begins with the first
rental or 45 days from date of
shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.

What we will do:
•

Provide you with a new, or at
our option, a refurbished unit.
The exchange unit is under
warranty for the remainder of
the original product’s
warranty period.

•

Proof of purchase in the form
of a bill of sale or receipted
invoice which is evidence that
the product is within the
warranty period must be
presented to obtain warranty
service. For rental firms, proof
of first rental is also required.

How to make a warranty
claim:
•

Properly pack your unit.
Include any cables, etc., which
were originally provided with
the product.  We recommend
using the original carton and
packing materials.

•

Include evidence of purchase
date such as the bill of sale.
Also print your name and
address and a description of
the defect.  Send via standard
UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927

•

Insure your shipment for loss
or damage.  Thomson accepts
no liability in case of damage
or loss en route to Thomson.

•

Pay any charges billed to you
by the Exchange Center for
service not covered by the
warranty.

•

A new or refurbished unit will
be shipped to you freight
prepaid.

What your warranty does not
cover:
•

Customer instruction. (Your
Owner’s Manual provides
information regarding
operating Instructions and
user controls.  For additional
information, ask your dealer.)

•

Installation and set-up service
adjustments.

•

Batteries.

•

Damage from misuse or
neglect.

•

Products which have been
modified or incorporated into
other products.

•

Products purchased or serviced
outside the USA.

•

Acts of nature, such as but
not limited to lightning
damage.

Product Registration:
•

Please complete and mail the
Product registration Card
packed with your unit.  It will
make it easier to contact you
should it ever be necessary.
The return of the card is not
required for warranty
coverage.

Limitation of Warranty:
•

THE WARRANTY STATED
ABOVE IS THE ONLY
WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO
THIS PRODUCT.  ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED.  NO VERBAL OR
WRITTEN INFORMATION
GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS
AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES
SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY
OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE
THE SCOPE OF THIS
WARRANTY.

•

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS
PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT.  THIS DISCLAIMER

OF WARRANTIES AND
LIMITED WARRANTY ARE
GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF
THE STATE OF INDIANA.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT
IS LIMITED TO THE
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this
warranty:
•

Some states do not allow the
exclusion nor limitation of
incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on
how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to
you.

•

This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you
also may have other rights
that vary from state to state.

Limited Warranty

If you purchased your product
outside the USA:
•

This warranty does not apply.
Contact your dealer for
warranty information.

WARNING:

 

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Precautions

•

Minimum distances around
the apparatus for sufficient
ventilation.

•

The ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the
ventilation opening with
items, such as newspaper,
table-cloths, curtains, etc.

•

The rating plate is located at
the bottom cabinet of
apparatus.

Box contents

•

one main unit

•

one remote control

•

eight iPod adapters

•

one AC/DC power adapter

Plugging in for power

Insert the connector of the AC/DC
adpater to the power jack at the
back of the unit. Connect the
power plug of the adapter to a
suitable power outlet.

External AC/DC adapter input
power supply: 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz

Note:
Power is fed to the unit even
when it is not functioning. To cut
the power supply off, the power
cable must be unplugged.

Troubleshooting tips

System doesn’t turn on
•

Unplug the unit for a
moment, and then plug it
back in.

•

Check the outlet by plugging
in another device.

No sound
•

Adjust volume setting.

•

Make sure you’ve selected the
correct function.

Poor radio reception
•

Try turning off electrical
appliances near the unit, such
as hair dryers, vacuum
cleaners, or fluorescent lights.

iPod does not start play
•

Make sure the iPod is
properly connected to the
universal dock for iPod.

ESD Remark:
In case of misfunction due to
electrostatic discharge just reset
the product (disconnect and
reconnect of the power source
may be required) to resume
normal operation.

Cleaning the exterior

•

Disconnect the system from
AC power 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.

More information

iPod is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.

Front view

     – To switch on or off the unit.
SOURCE – To select among AM
radio, FM radio, iPod and AUX
modes.
MODE – To recall preset radio
stations in radio mode. To select
the repeat and shuffle mode
during iPod playback.

 – To select radio frequencies

(radio mode) or files on the iPod.
Press and hold during iPod
playback to search forward or
backward quickly.
PUSH – Universal dock for iPod®.
Push to close or open.

Top view

EQ – To select an equalizer sound
mode.
VOLUME +/– – To adjust the
volume level.

Back view

AUX IN – To connect with
external device with an audio
cable (not provided).
DC 12V – To connect with the AC/
DC power adapter for power
supply.

ON/OFF

AM/FM

iPod/AUX

VOL+

VOL–

PROG/    RECALL/     MUTE         EQ

SKIP–/MEM–

SKIP+/MEM+

SHUFFLE REPEAT

Remote control

AM/FM –  To turn on the unit
from power off and select the
radio band. To select the radio
from other modes.
ON/OFF – To switch on or off the
unit.
iPod/AUX – To turn on the unit
from power off. To select iPod or
AUX mode from other modes.
VOL+/VOL– – To adjust the
volume level.
SKIP–/MEM– or SKIP+/MEM+ –
To select radio frequencies (radio
mode) or files on the iPod. Press
and hold during iPod playback to
search forward or backward
quickly.
PROG/SHUFFLE – To store radio
stations as presets. To select the
shuffle mode during iPod
playback.
RECALL/REPEAT – To recall preset
radio stations in radio mode. To
select the repeat mode during
iPod playback.
MUTE – To mute or restore sound
output.
EQ – To select an equalizer sound
mode.

Basic playback

1. Push the universal dock for

iPod at the front of the unit
to open it.

2. Eight adapters are supplied.

Check the table on the right
and use the appropriate
adapter for your iPod.

3. Place the adapter and then

your iPod on the universal
dock for iPod.

4. Press SOURCE or iPod/AUX to

select the iPod mode.

•

Playback from the iPod starts
automatically.

•

The blue indicator on the
dock lights in iPod mode with
your iPod connected.

•

Blue indicator blinks if there
is no iPod connected.

5. Press

on the main unit or

SKIP–/MEM– or SKIP+/MEM+
on the remote control to skip
to the previous or next file.
Press and hold

, SKIP–/

MEM– or SKIP+/MEM+ to
search backward or forward
quickly during playback.

6. Other playback controls such

as pause and menu navigation
should be operated on the
iPod.

Made for:
•

iPod with video (30GB, 60GB,
80GB) 5th generation 

•

iPod photo (20GB U2 Special
Edition, 30GB U2 Special
Edition, 40GB, 60GB) 4th
generation

•

iPod (20GB, 20GB U2 Special
Edition, 40GB) 4th
generation

•

iPod nano (2GB, 4GB) 1st
generation

•

iPod mini (4GB, 6GB) 1st &
2nd generations

For the latest iPod models, please
use the adapter provided with
your iPod.

You may charge the
battery of your iPod
through the universal
dock for iPod while the unit is
turned off (standby mode) or
in the iPod mode. The blue
indicator on the dock lights in
iPod or standby mode with
your iPod connected. Charging
control should be operated on
the iPod.

Press SOURCE or AM/FM to select
the radio mode.

Selecting radio band

Press SOURCE or AM/FM to select
a radio band.

Tuning frequencies

•

Press

on the main unit or

SKIP–/MEM– / SKIP+/MEM+
on the remote control to
select frequencies.

•

Press and hold either button
briefly and then release to
start automatic search for the
next available station.

Storing frequencies

1. Tune to a radio station (refer

to the above instructions).

2. Press and hold PROG/

SHUFFLE on the remote
control.

•

“P01” blinks on the display.

3. Select a desired preset

location by pressing

on

the main unit or SKIP–/MEM–
or SKIP+/MEM+ on the
remote control.

•

There are 20 preset locations
for FM and 20 preset
locations for AM on this unit.

4. Press PROG/SHUFFLE on the

remote control to store the
radio station at the selected
preset location.

Recalling preset stations

Press MODE on the main unit or
RECALL/REPEAT on the remote
control to select a desired preset
station.

1. Connect the auxiliary device

to the AUX IN jack with an
audio cable (not provided).

2. Press SOURCE or iPod/AUX

to select the AUX mode.

3. Start playback from the

auxiliary device.

4. Adjust the auxiliary device to

mid-range volume and adjust
the the master volume by
pressing VOLUME+/– on the

Sound controls

Volume control

Press VOLUME+/– on the main
unit or the remote control for the
volume control. The selected
volume level will show briefly on
the display.

EQ

Press EQ on either the main unit
or the remote control to select
among rock, jazz, pop, classic and
EQ off modes. The selected EQ
mode will show on the display.

Muting

1. Press MUTE on the remote

control to mute sound output.

•

The display flashes while the
sound output is muted.

2. Press MUTE or VOLUME+/–  to

restore the sound output.

Display

Function modes

Stereo sound (radio)

EQ modes

Radio frequency units

Radio frequencies or volume level

Note

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Insert 2 AAA batteries
in the remote control
before use.

Repeat playback

During playback, press MODE on
the main unit or RECALL/REPEAT
on the remote control to select a
repeat playback mode (repeat 1 or
repeat all).

To cancel repeat playback, repeat
the step above until no repeat
mode is selected.

Shuffle playback

During playback, press and hold
MODE on the main unit or press
PROG/SHUFFLE on the remote
control to select the shuffle
playback mode.

To cancel shuffle playback, repeat
the step above until no shuffle
mode is selected.

Disconnecting the iPod

1. Remove the iPod from the

universal dock and close the
dock.

2. Press SOURCE, AM/FM or

iPod/AUX to select another
function, or press ON/OFF to
turn off the unit.

Back view

Top view

Front view

into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

•

Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit
from the apparatus.

•

Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

•

Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specified 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.

•

Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of
time.

•

Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or

Some of the following informa-
tion may not apply to your
particular product; however, as
with any electronic product,
precautions should be observed
during handling and use.
•

Read these instructions.

•

Keep these instructions.

•

Heed all warnings.

•

Follow all instructions.

•

Do not use this apparatus
near water.

•

Clean only with dry cloth.

•

Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.

•

Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

•

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 is
provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit

objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been
dropped.

•

•

Apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the
apparatus.

•

Always leave sufficient space
around the product for
ventilation. Do not place
product in or on a bed, rug,
in a bookcase or cabinet that
may prevent air flow through
vent openings.

•

Do not place lighted candles,
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
product.

•

Connect power cord only to
AC power source as marked
on the product.

•

Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall into the
product.

•

Do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet. This

product does not contain
customer serviceable
components.

•

IF YOUR PRODUCT
OPERATES ON BATTERIES,
adhere to the following
precautions:
A. Any battery may leak
electrolyte if mixed with a
different battery type, if
inserted incorrectly, or if all
batteries are not replaced at
the same time.
B. Any battery may leak
electrolyte or explode if
disposed of in fire or an
attempt is made to charge a
battery not intended to be
recharged.
C. Discard leaky batteries
immediately. Leaking batteries
can cause skin burns or other
personal injury. When
discarding batteries, be sure
to dispose of them in the
proper manner, according to
your state/provincial and local
regulations.

Important Battery
Precautions

•

Any battery may present a
risk of fire, explosion, or
chemical burn if abused. Do
not try to charge a battery
that is not intended to be
recharged, do not incinerate,
and do not puncture.

•

Non-rechargeable batteries,
such as alkaline batteries, may
leak if left in your product for
a long period of time.
Remove the batteries from
the product if you are not
going to use it for a month or
more.

main unit or VOL+/– on the
remote control.

•

Do not turn the volume of
the auxiliary device too high
as this may affect the sound
quality.

•

For other playback operations,
control them on your auxiliary
device.

More information

•

If your product uses more
than one battery, do not mix
types and make sure they are
inserted correctly. Mixing
types or inserting incorrectly
may cause them to leak.

•

Discard any leaky or deformed
battery immediately. They
may cause skin burns or other
personal injury.

•

Please help to protect the
environment by recycling or
disposing of batteries
according to federal, state,
and local regulations.