User manual 500W 5-CD Mini System with Bluetooth Receiver CD2965SB It's important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the rst time. Safety Precautions SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Caution:
This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open covers and do not repair yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. This product contains a low power laser device. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. WARNING: MAINS PLUG IS USED AS DISCONNECT D E V I CE A N D I T S H O U L D R E M A I N R E A D I LY OPERABLE DURING INTENDED USE. IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM MAINS COMPLETELY, THE MAINS PLUG SHOULD BE DISCONNEC T ED FROM T HE MAINS SO CK E T OUTLET COMPLETELY. THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT. 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 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 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. I n c r e a s e t h e s e p a r a t i o n b e t w e e n t h e 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 modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled 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 ow 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. Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely. IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON BATTERIES, adhere to the following precautions:
A. Do not mix old and new batteries. B. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (NiCd, NiMH, etc) batteries. C. 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. D. 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. E. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like. Some of the following information 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 manufacturers 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 t 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 speci ed by the manufacturer. Use only with the 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 t h e c a r t / a p p a r a t u s combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Portable Cart Warning Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. R e fe r a l l s e r v i c i n g t o q u a l i f i e d s e r v i c e 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 objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Important Information Precautions This unit 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. D o n o t to u ch th e p i ck- u p l e ns w h i ch 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. 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 wont go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still wont 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. Service information This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate ser vicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this Guide.
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Getting Started Unpacking the system You should have the following:
one main unit one remote control one AM loop antenna user manual
(with three speakers) Connections Back view 1. AM loop antenna jack 2. FM pigtail antenna 3. Speaker jacks Using FM and AM antennas Before you use your audio system, youll 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). Youll 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. AM loop antenna
(included) FM antenna To an AC outlet Jacks for external sound input Connecting speakers Each main speaker has a black/red wire, and subwoofer has two pairs of black/purple wires. 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. 1 2 Push speaker terminal tab down to insert wire. 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.
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Installation To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacing shown below free from other surfaces:
4 4 4 4 2 Front view Side view Unit Controls Main Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Power indicator Illuminates when the unit is in standby. Bluetooth indicator 2. POWER To turn power on or off (STANDBY mode). 3. TIMER To turn the timer on/off; press and hold to enter the timer setting mode. 4. CLOCK To show time and enter clock setting mode. 5. AUTO PROG / BAND To auto-preset radio stations in FM mode; To toggle between AM and FM. SOURCE To select among CD player, TUNER, LINE IN and AUX sources. PROG To enter program mode for CD and tuner. SLEEP To select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off. 9 10 11 12 13 14 9.
/ TUN +/- To tune radio frequency; to skip CD track; to fast search through current CD track.
/ PAIRING To play and pause CD playback;
to pair the bluetooth. To open or close the disc tray. 10. 11. DISC SKIP To skip to the next CD in the tray in CD mode. 12. DIMMER To adjust display brightness. 13. VOLUME To increase/decrease the volume. 14. SHUFFLE To turn on/off random playback. PLAY MODE To cycle between different play mode. BASS To turn BASS on or off. EQ To select the equalizer presets. 6. USB jack For charging only. 7. LINE IN 3.5mm jack for external audio sources. 8. PRESET
To select the previous or next preset stations in tuner mode. To stop CD playback.
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Remote Control Remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. TUNER To select the tuner and change the radio band. 2. CD To select the CD player. 3. I N F O To s e l e c t a m o n g d i s c d i s p l a y information. 4. 5. PREV/
To turn power on or off (STANDBY mode).
,NEXT/
To tune radio frequency;
to skip CD track; to fast search through current CD track. 6.
/ PAIRING To p l ay a n d p a u s e C D playback; to pair the bluetooth. 7. OPEN/CLOSE To open and close CD disc tray. 8. PLAY MODE To cycle between different play mode. 9. FM ST. To switch between FM ST ON and FM ST OFF. PRESET 10. To select previous / next tuner 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 preset station. To select the bluetooth mode. 11. 12. LINE IN / AUX To select the external sound input from LINE IN jack or AUX IN jacks. 13. BASS To turn BASS on or off. 14. DIMMER To adjust display brightness. 15. VOL+ To increase the volume. 16. VOL - To decrease the volume. 17. STOP To stop playing CD. 18. 19. SHUFFLE To turn on/off random playback. 20. INTRO To turn INTRO mode on or off to play To mute and restore audio output. the first 10 seconds of each track. 21. DISC SKIP To skip to next CD in CD mode. 22. SLEEP To select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off. The remote control must be inserted with 2 AAA batteries prior to use.
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Display Source indication CD tray status:
Lights when loaded Flashes for the current disc Animates when playing Playback mode status Radio bands Timer activated BASS bass boost activated PROG program playback mode activated SLEEP sleep mode activated STEREO FM stereo mode activated EQ preset equalizer activated Display brightness 1. Press and hold DIMMER for more than 2 seconds. 2. While DIM 1 is displayed, press DIMMER repeatedly to select the desired level (DIM 13).
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Clock and Timer Setting the clock 1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour ashes on the display.
2. Press to set the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute digits. to set the minute. 3. Press 4. Press CLOCK to save settings.
When system is ON, you can tap CLOCK to display the current time it will display time for about 2 seconds. When the system is OFF (standby), the display will turn o to save power. Setting the timer For RADIO timer, tune in to a desired station. For CD timer, insert a CD into the unit. 1. Press and hold TIMER until ON (timer on time) appears with the hour ashing.
2. For setting time, press to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift to the minute digits. 3. Press 4. Press TIMER to change to OFF (timer off time) with hour ashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for timer o time setting. to set the minute.
5. Press TIMER to select the source. Press
to select among TUNER, CD or BT (Bluetooth). 6. Press TIMER to set the volume. Adjust the to select the
timer volume by pressing desired volume level. N o t e : To a v o i d s t a r t l i n g y o u o r o t h e r individuals in your home, this product will not turn on at a volume higher than 15. 7. Press TIMER to save settings. is lit. Activating the timer Tap TIMER to turn on/off the timer. The timer is active when the clock icon Sleep mode You can select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off automatically. 1. Press SLEEP to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15, 10 and 5 minutes. The sleep icon lights on the display when sleep mode is activated. 2. When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to view remaining sleep time. Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time is displayed to change the sleep time. Sleep is automatically de-activated when the unit is turned o . Sound Features on the remote control to cut or restore the Bass boost Press BASS to turn on/off boosting the bass frequency. The BASS icon lights on the display when it is activated. Muting audio Press sound. Using preset equalizer curves Press EQ on the unit to select among FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC and CUSTOM. The display shows your selection briefly. Creating a Custom Curve 1. Press EQ on the unit to select the CUSTOM mode. 2. While CUSTOM is displayed, press to cycle among the displayed BASS and TREB range levels.
3.While BASS or TREB is displayed, adjust the volume to set the associated gain between -10
- +10. 4. Press EQ to exit.
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CD Playback CD-R / RW This unit is compatible with CD-RW/
CD-R discs for playback. 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 the unit malfunctioning. 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. This 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. Please take care when loading or unloading discs in the disc drawer. Read below for details. Remove all discs from the disc drawer before moving or transporting the unit. Do not put discs in the trays of the disc drawer when they are still moving. Do not push or force the rotation of the disc trays. Always use the DISC SKIP button. Do not put discs in any unexposed disc trays. Only put disc in tray that is fully exposed. If an error occurs and the disc drawer does not close, empty all disc trays and try again. Loading discs 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode. 2. Press OPEN/CLOSE or to open the drawer. 3. Insert up to ve discs with label face up. (Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.) 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE or to close the drawer. Loaded disc position icon lights. Selecting discs Press DISC SKIP to skip discs. Playing discs Press to begin or pause playback, and press to stop playback. Press
to select a speci c track.
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Searching through a CD Press and hold while it is playing.
to search through a CD Shuffl ing play order Press SHUFFLE to turn on/off the playing of tracks in random order. Sampling tracks Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn INTRO mode off by pressing INTRO again. Play mode Press PLAY MODE to cycle between Repeat 1, Repeat 1 Disc, Repeat All Discs, 1 Disc, and All Discs. Press INFO repeatedly to view elapsed track time, track remain time and disc remain time during playback. CD Program You can program the CD player to play up to any 32 tracks on the CDs in the tray. 1. W h i l e t h e C D p l a y e r i s s t o p p e d , p r e s s PROGRAM to enter program mode. The system displays the next available program number: -
- P 01, with - - flashing, prompts you for the rst track in the program list. 2. Press
to select a track (Press DISC SKIP to select a track from a di erent disc). 3. Press PROGRAM to assign the selected track to the program number. You are prompted for the next track in the program list. (In CD program mode, PROG icon will be lit.) Playing a program List While in PROGRAM mode, press
. Displaying the program List 1. W h i l e t h e C D p l a y e r i s s t o p p e d , p r e s s PROGRAM to enter PROGRAM mode. 2. Press PROGRAM repeatedly to list each track assignment in the program list. Deleting program List While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold seconds. The unit displays the message CLEAR. for 3 Radio Bluetooth Pairing Press SOURCE or TUNER on the remote control to select TUNER. Selecting tuner band Press AUTO PROG / BAND on the unit or TUNER on the remote control to select between AM and FM radio bands. Tuning to a station Press to select frequencies. Press and hold to start auto searching for the next available station.
Presetting stations Manually setting presets 1. Press 2. Press PROG button. The most recently accessed to access the desired frequency.
program location will be displayed. 3. If a different program location is preferred, to select the desired preset
press number (1-32). 4. Press PROGRAM to store the selected frequency at that preset. Auto preset programming (FM only) Press and hold AUTO PROG / BAND for 2 seconds to scan stations in the 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 and holding the button for 2 seconds. You can stop the automatic scan by pressing TUN+/
TUN - button, but the erased stations cannot be recovered. PRESET Using presets Press to access the previous or next preset station. The display first shows the preset program number and after a few seconds, the frequency will be displayed. (e.g. P 01 is preset 1) Suppressing stereo signal Press FM ST. to select between ST ON and ST OFF for stereo FM stations. Before Bluetooth pairing, you should turn on the Bluetooth function of your other device (such as, mobile phone with Bluetooth function) and select RS3965SB. 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the unit or press on the remote control to select BT the
(Bluetooth) mode. 2. The Bluetooth indicator blinks at slow speed and it auto searches for the last paired Bluetooth device in memory. 3. Once it enters the pairing status, the Bluetooth indicator will blinks at high speed. 4. Press PAIRING to start pairing. If the Bluetooth pairing is successful, the Bluetooth indicator will illuminate. If the Bluetooth pairing is not fixed, the Bluetooth indicator will blink at slow speed. Please try pairing again. Enjoy the music through Bluetooth Press to begin or pause playback, and press to stop playback. Press Pre s s a n d h o l d
to select a speci c track.
t o s t a r t m o v i n g backward/forward at high speed. LINE IN/ AUX IN Play external sound through the speaker system Press SOURCE on the unit repeatedly to select LINE IN or AUX mode. Or press LINE IN/AUX on the remote control to change to LINE IN/AUX mode from CD, TUNER or BT mode; press LINE IN again to change to AUX mode. Suggest using 3.5mm L I N E I N j a c k fo r m p 3 player and AUX IN jacks for auxiliary equipment such as DVD, VCR or PC.
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Troubleshooting Tips System will not turn on Check power cord for a secure connection. Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again. Remote control does not work Check that the batteries are properly installed. Replace weak batteries. Check the system is plugged into power Check the outlet by plugging in another source. device. Point the remote directly at the systems front panel. Move closer to the system. Remove any obstacles between the remote and the system. No sound Increase the volume setting. Check connection to speakers. Check that you have selected the appropriate function: CD, TUNER, LINE IN/AUX or BT. Make sure mute is o . Make sure headphones are not plugged in. Poor radio reception Check antenna connection. Move antenna. Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, uorescent lights. CD does not play 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. CD sound skips Clean the disc. Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage. 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 di erent surface from the main unit. CD button will not respond, or does not change discs when you press DISC SKIP Switch to another function (TUNER, LINE IN/
AUX or BT) and then back to CD.
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Additional Information Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance. Technical speci cations Power supply: 120V~60Hz 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. Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth. CD Player CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must be opened by only a qualified technician. Handling CDs Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the edges, or by one edge and the hole. Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do not scratch or damage the label. CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs. Cleaning CDs Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep CDs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from the inner edge toward the outer perimeter. If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove any water drops with a dry cloth. Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with ben-
zene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc surface. CD Lens Care When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the system to output poor sound quality. To clean the lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner which can maintain the output sound quality of your system. For instructions on cleaning the CD lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens cleaner.
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