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Radio Shack 10 Disc CD Changer Owner's Manual - A Look At Your Cd Player

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Summary of 10 Disc CD Changer

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    Cat. No. 12-2182 owner’s manual please read before using this equipment. 10 disc cd changer 12-2182.Fm page 1 friday, september 3, 1999 7:31 am.

  • Page 2: Features

    2 features your radioshack 10 disc cd changer is a versatile, high-quality sound system that lets you load and play up to ten of your favorite cds in your vehicle. The cd changer plays cds through your vehicle’s existing sound system. If your sound system does not have rca input jacks, the audio ada...

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    3 3-beam laser tracking system — im- proves the quality of the cd changer’s sound. Spring-loaded, oil-dampened sus- pension system — helps keep the cd changer steady when you drive over rough roads. Track search — lets you quickly locate the beginning of any track while playing a cd. Track skip — le...

  • Page 4: Contents

    4 contents a look at your cd player ....................................................................................... 5 preparation .............................................................................................................. 6 before you begin ...................................

  • Page 5: A Look At Your Cd Player

    5 a look at your cd player the cd changer includes the following components: note: if your cd changer is missing any of these components, contact the ra- dioshack store where you purchased it. D isc off cd changer controller is c d radioshack ra dio sh ac k is c d au d io ad ap te r cd changer cd ma...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    6 preparation before you begin before you install your cd changer’s components, read all the instructions in this owner’s manual. You should be able to answer all of these questions about your vehicle’s electrical and sound sys- tems: • does my vehicle’s sound system have a power amplifier with a pa...

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    7 for the cd changer you can mount the cd changer horizon- tally or vertically in your vehicle’s trunk, on the floorboard, or under a seat. Caution: do not mount the cd changer upside down. Notes: • the cd changer’s mounting area must be at least 13 inches (33 cm) deep. • when you choose a mounting ...

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    8 for the cd changer controller for ease of use, you can mount the sup- plied cd changer controller on the dash- board using the supplied hook-and-loop fastening tape. Note: when you choose a mounting area for the controller, make sure it is close enough to the audio adapter’s mounting area so the c...

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    9 follow these steps to install batteries. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it. 2. Place the batteries in the compart- ment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. 3. Replace the cover. When the remote control stops operat- ing prop...

  • Page 10: Installation

    10 installation before you mount the cd changer and its components, test it by temporarily making all the required connections. Cautions: • for added safety and to protect your cd changer and sound system, dis- connect the cable from your vehicle battery’s negative (–) terminal before you begin. • y...

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    11 3. Connect the audio adapter’s black ground wire to a chassis ground, such as a metal screw attached to a metal part of the vehicle’ s frame. Be sure that the screw is not insulated from the chassis by a plastic part. 4. Connect the audio adapter’s red power wire (with inline fuse holder) to a po...

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    12 connecting the cd changer 1. Disconnect the cable from your vehicle battery’s negative (–) termi- nal. 2. Connect the cd changer to the audio adapter by inserting the plug on one end of the cd changer cable into the 8-pin cd changer jack on the audio adapter. Then insert the plug on the cable’s o...

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    13 testing the connections make sure all connections are secure before continuing with the installation. Then reconnect the cable to the vehicle battery’s negative (–) terminal. Verify that you connected the cd chang- er correctly by turning on the changer and playing a cd. Try to use the remote con...

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    14 if you are mounting the cd changer vertically, use a screwdriver to remove the screws on both sides of the cd changer from h and turn spring attachment h/v to v on both sides, then replace the screws into v . Caution: if you do not set spring attachment h/v on both sides of the cd changer to the ...

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    15 mounting the cd changer controller the supplied hook-and-loop fastener lets you securely mount the cd changer controller on the dashboard and easily remove it when you need it. Select a mounting location, then follow these steps to secure the controller. 1. Clean both mounting surfaces with isopr...

  • Page 16: Operation

    16 operation loading and unloading the cd magazine you can load as many as ten cds in the supplied cd magazine. 1. Hold the cd magazine so the clear cd window faces you and the high- est cd number ( 10 ) is at the top of the cd window. 2. Slide all of the disc levers on the back edge of the cd magaz...

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    17 2. Hold the cd magazine with the highest cd number ( 10 ) on top with the arrow on the top of the cd mag- azine pointing toward the cd changer. 3. Gently push the cd magazine into the cd changer until it clicks. You can see the index label through the opening. Caution: the cd magazine fits into t...

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    18 to turn on the cd changer and play a cd, press (play/pause) on either the infrared remote control or the cd changer controller. The cd starts to play from track 1 of the cd in the lowest- numbered slot. The display shows disc and the track number. Note: the cd changer controller has only and off ...

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    19 intro scan you can set the cd changer to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the cur- rent cd, to help you find the track you want to hear. Press scan to begin the scan. The dis- play shows scn and the track number scanning. To stop scanning and resume to play- back, press scan again. Scn ...

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    20 resetting the audio adapter if the cd changer displays an error code ( err 1 – err 10 ), locks up, or does not work properly, press the hole on the bot- tom of the audio adapter marked reset with a pointed object, such as a straight- ened paper clip, for 1 or 2 seconds. Reset 12-2182.Fm page 20 f...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    21 troubleshooting if your cd changer is not working as it should, these suggestions might help you eliminate the problem. If the cd changer still does not operate properly, take it to your local radioshack store for assistance. Symptom possible cause suggestion no power — display does not light aft...

  • Page 22

    22 sound from cd skips. Cd is dirty or defective. Clean the cd and try it again or try another cd (see “cd care tips” on page 24). H/v set incorrectly. Check h/v on both sides of cd changer and reset if necessary (see “mounting the cd changer” on page 13). Static sounds on radio when cd stops playin...

  • Page 23: Care and Maintenance

    23 care and maintenance your 10 disc cd changer system is an example of superior design and craftsman- ship. The following suggestions will help you care for your cd changer so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the cd changer dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain mineral...

  • Page 24

    24 the fcc wants you to know your cd changer might cause tv or ra- dio interference even when it is operat- ing properly. To determine whether your cd changer is causing the interference, turn off your cd changer. If the interfer- ence goes away, your cd changer is causing it. Try to eliminate the i...

  • Page 25

    25 replacing a fuse if the cd changer or its components do not operate, you might need to replace the fuse from one or more of the power wires with one of the supplied fuses. Check all fuses. The fuse for the yellow power wire on the cd changer must be 5.0 amps. On the audio adapter, the red power w...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    26 specifications cd changer frequency response: 20 hz ................................................................................................................. ± 3db 10 khz ............................................................................................................... ± 3db ...

  • Page 27: Notes

    27 notes 12-2182.Fm page 27 friday, september 3, 1999 7:31 am.

  • Page 28

    Radioshack a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 09a99 printed in china limited one-year warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from radioshack company-...