RCA Stereo Receiver Stereo Receiver with Remote Control User Guide

owner’s manual  
200 Watt Stereo Receiver  
with Remote Control  
 
INTRODUCTION  
Your RCA 200 Watt Stereo Receiver operates as the perfect control  
center for your audio system. It combines 100 watts-per-channel of  
clean power with modern styling. It provides connections for one  
tape deck, a turntable, a CD player, and one other audio source, such  
as audio from a digital video disk (DVD) player. You can also connect  
up to two pairs of speakers (not supplied) to your receiver.  
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW  
Your receiver might cause radio or TV interference even when it is  
operating properly. To determine whether your receiver is causing  
the interference, turn off your receiver. If the interference goes away,  
your receiver is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:  
Additional benefits include:  
• Moving your radio or TV away from the receiver  
• Connecting your receiver to an outlet that is on a different  
electrical circuit from the radio or TV  
Digital-Synthesized Tuner — Precisely tunes to AM and FM  
stations.  
• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help  
60 Memory Locations — Let you store and recall the frequencies  
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you  
stop using your receiver.  
for up to 30 AM and 30 FM stations.  
Automatic Tuning — Searches for the next available AM/FM  
station.  
This system complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as  
specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable  
protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.  
However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even  
when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try  
one or more of the following corrective measures:  
Remote Control — Lets you use a single remote control for the  
receiver and other compatible components connected to the receiver.  
Tape Monitoring — Lets you listen to the actual recording as you  
record, if your tape deck has a tape-monitoring feature.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Built-In Protection Circuits — Automatically turn off the receiver  
to help avoid power surges or short circuit damage.  
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or  
TV.  
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and  
the radio or TV.  
Note: The remote control requires two AA batteries (not supplied).  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose this product to rain or moisture.  
Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.  
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly  
approved by RadioShack could void the users authority to operate  
the equipment.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO  
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NOT OPEN.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO  
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS  
This symbol is intended to alert you to the  
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage  
within the product’s enclosure that might be  
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of  
electric shock. Do not open the product’s  
case.  
Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture  
of your receiver, and safety is a major factor in its design. However,  
safety is also your responsibility.  
This section lists important information that will help you properly  
use and enjoy your receiver.  
This symbol is intended to inform you that  
important operating and maintenance  
instructions are included in the literature  
Heed Warnings — Follow all warnings on the product and in the  
operating instructions.  
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accompanying this product.  
Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before  
cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or  
aerosol cleaners.  
Caution: Unplug the cassette deck's power cord when you will not  
use the cassette deck for extended periods.  
Attachments — Do not use attachments/accessories not  
recommended by the product manufacturer, as they might create a  
hazard.  
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Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water (for  
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in  
a wet basement; or near a swimming pool).  
Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall  
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.  
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury  
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with  
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the  
manufacturer or sold with the product.  
• If the product does not operate normally by following the  
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are  
covered by the operating instructions, as an improper  
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the  
product to normal operation.  
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for mounting, and use a  
recommended mounting accessory.  
Carts — Move the product on a cart carefully. Quick stops,  
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product/cart to  
overturn.  
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation,  
ensure reliable operation, and protect from overheating. Do not  
block or cover these openings, and do not place the product on a  
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place the product in a  
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless it provides  
proper ventilation as specified by the manufacturer.  
Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be  
sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the  
manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other  
hazards.  
Safety Check — Upon completion of service or repairs to this  
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to  
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.  
Power Sources — Operate this product using only the power  
source indicated on its marking label. If you are not sure of your  
home's power type, consult your product dealer or local power  
company.  
Wall or Ceiling Mount — The product should be mounted to a  
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.  
Polarization — This product is equipped with a polarized AC line  
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will  
fit in the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you  
cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If  
the plug still doesn't fit, contact your electrician to replace your  
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
plug. If you need an extension, use a polarized cord.  
Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources  
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Non-use Periods — Unplug the receivers power cord when you  
will not use it for extended periods.  
Power-Cord Protection — Route power-supply cords so they are  
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against  
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.  
Power Lines — Locate an outdoor antenna away from power lines.  
Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable  
system is connected to the receiver, ground the antenna or cable  
system so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and  
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,  
ANSI/NFPA 80, provides information about proper grounding of the  
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an  
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of  
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and  
requirements for the grounding electrode. See the example below.  
Lightning — For added protection for this product during a  
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long  
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the  
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product  
due to lightning and power-line surges.  
Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or  
integral convenience receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or  
electric shock.  
Antenna  
Lead-In  
Wire  
Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this  
product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage  
points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.  
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.  
Ground Clamp  
Antenna  
Discharge Unit  
(NEC Section 810-20)  
Electric  
Service  
Grounding Conductors  
(NEC Section 810-21)  
Equipment  
Grounding Clamps  
Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or  
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Power Service Grounding  
Electrode System  
(NEC Article 250, Part H)  
NEC -- National Electrical Code  
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PREPARATION  
Caution: Make all the necessary connections before you plug in or  
turn on the receiver.  
Use 16-gauge (or larger) speaker wire for all speaker connections,  
and consider possible speaker locations before you decide how much  
speaker wire you need.  
POSITIONING SPEAKERS  
Preparing the Speaker Wires  
Speaker wire consists of two conductors (individual wires) encased  
in insulation and is usually color-coded or marked with a ridge along  
one side so you can identify each conductor. Use these markings as a  
guide to help you properly connect the speakers to your receiver.  
Follow these steps to prepare the speaker wires.  
1. Cut the speaker wires to the necessary length.  
2. Separate the wires about 4 inches on each end.  
3. Using a wire stripper, carefully strip about 3/4 inch of insulation  
from the end of each conductor.  
4. Twist the end of each conductor to secure any loose wire  
strands.  
Speaker (not supplied) placement can make a noticeable difference  
in your systems sound. The guidelines in this section will help you  
choose the best locations. After you use your receiver for a while, you  
might want to try different locations for your speakers.  
Caution: Twisting the end of each conductor helps prevent a short  
circuit because stray speaker wire strands do not touch other speaker  
terminals or any other receiver terminals.  
Bass response depends largely on speaker location. For strong bass,  
place the speakers in the corners of the room. If you want even  
stronger bass, place the speakers directly on the floor. If the bass is  
too strong, move the speakers slightly away from the corners of the  
room, or raise them 6 to 18 inches off the floor. You can buy speaker  
stands at your local RadioShack store.  
Connecting Speakers to the A and B Terminals  
Notes:  
Be sure you connect the receivers right and left positive (+) and  
negative (–) terminals to the speakers corresponding right and  
left positive (+) and negative (–) terminals.  
The distance between the speakers should be about the same as the  
distance between the normal listening point and the point halfway  
between the speakers. If you place the speakers too close together,  
you reduce the stereo separation. If you place them too far apart, you  
reduce the bass effect and create a hole in the middle of the sound.  
• Fully insert the speaker wires to ensure a good connection.  
Leave extra wire at the back of the receiver so you do not  
disconnect the wires when you move the receiver.  
Follow these steps to connect each speaker (A right or left or B right  
or left).  
Most speakers have a tweeter dispersion angle of about 60 degrees.  
Ideally, your listening position should be just inside the overlap area  
of the tweeter dispersion. You can angle the speakers toward you for  
better stereo effect.  
1. Press open the receivers positive (+) red lever for the speaker  
you want to connect and insert the ridged or color-coded  
conductors end into the small hole. Release the lever to secure  
the conductor.  
CONNECTING SPEAKERS  
Follow these guidelines when you select and connect speakers.  
• Only connect speakers that are rated at between 8 and 16 ohms.  
Be sure you properly connect all speakers.  
• Do not connect two pairs of speakers to a single set of terminals  
(A or B) at the same time. When you use two pairs of speakers,  
connect one pair to the A SPEAKERS terminals and the other  
pair to the B SPEAKERS terminals.  
2. Press open the receivers negative (–) black lever for the same  
speaker and insert the other conductors end into the small hole.  
Release the lever to secure the conductor.  
• RCA and other high-quality speakers have color-coded speaker  
terminals (red for positive polarity and black for negative  
polarity). Use these color-coded terminals as a guide to help you  
properly connect the speakers to the receiver.  
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3. Connect the ridged or color-coded conductors loose end to the  
speakers positive (+) terminal.  
CONNECTING THE ANTENNAS  
In many areas, the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas  
provide satisfactory reception.  
4. Connect the remaining loose conductor to the speakers negative  
(–) terminal.  
AM Antennas  
CONNECTING PROGRAM SOURCES  
Assemble the supplied AM antennas base by swinging the base in the  
direction of the arrow and inserting the antennas bottom tabs into  
the bases slot. If the receiver is in a rack or on a shelf and there is no  
room for the AM loop antenna, use two screws (not supplied) to  
mount the base on the wall or another location as shown.  
Note: Use shielded audio cables with phono connectors for all audio  
connections.  
You can connect up to four external program sources to your  
receiver.  
Connecting a Turntable  
Connect a turntable with a magnetic cartridge only. Some older  
turntables use a ceramic-type cartridge that does not work with this  
system.  
Attach the antenna wires from the AM loop antenna to the AM and  
GND (ground) ANTENNA terminals.  
Connect the turntables left and right cables to the receivers L (left)  
and R (right) PHONO IN jacks. Then connect the turntables ground  
wire to the receivers GND screw terminal.  
Connecting a CD Player  
To connect a CD player to the receiver, connect the CD players left  
and right output jacks to the receivers L and R CD IN jacks.  
Place the antenna on a flat surface and rotate it for the best AM  
reception.  
Connecting a Cassette Deck  
Notes:  
You can connect a cassette deck to the TAPE MONITOR jacks.  
Connect the cassette decks output jacks to the PLAY jacks, and  
connect the cassette decks input jacks to the REC jacks.  
Keep the AM loop antenna connected even when you use  
another indoor antenna or an outdoor AM antenna.  
• Ensure that the antenna does not touch the receiver or any other  
metal object.  
Connecting Another Audio Source  
Connect the audio outputs of another audio source, such as the  
audio from a laser disc player, TV, or VCR to the AUX jacks.  
• Do not place the antenna near a CD player, a personal computer,  
or a TV set.  
• If the wire between the AM loop antenna and your receiver is  
too short, you can add extra wire, available at your local  
RadioShack store.  
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You can also use an optional RadioShack shortwave antenna kit,  
which makes an excellent outdoor AM antenna. Connect the outdoor  
AM antenna wire to the receivers AM ANTENNA terminal as shown.  
3. Fold back the shielding from the inner insulation.  
4. Remove about 1 inch of the inner insulation from around the  
center wire.  
5. Pull the shielding to one side. Connect the center wire to the  
receivers FM 75ANTENNA terminal. Twist the shielding to  
secure any loose wire strands, and connect it to the GND  
ANTENNA terminal.  
FM Antennas  
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 300ANTENNA  
terminal as shown then extend it.  
Caution: The cables shielding should only touch the GND  
ANTENNA terminal.  
Note: Grounding is not necessary for reception, but we recommend  
it for better FM reception and to avoid damage from lightning when  
you use an outdoor FM antenna. Use a separate piece of thick  
polyvinyl insulated wire to connect the GND ANTENNA terminal to  
an earth ground, such as a metal cold-water pipe.  
For better FM reception, you can also use a rabbit-ear TV antenna  
(for indoor use only) or an outdoor VHF TV antenna. To connect the  
TV antenna to the receiver, you need a VHF/ UHF/FM splitter (not  
included). RadioShack stores carry a full line of quality antennas and  
antenna connection accessories.  
Warning: Never connect a wire to a gas pipe for grounding since  
sparks might ignite the gas.  
Warning: To prevent injury, read and follow all cautions and  
warnings that accompany the outdoor antenna. Use 75-ohm coaxial  
cable to connect an outdoor antenna to the receiver.  
For the best radio reception, use an outdoor antenna. Follow these  
steps to connect an outdoor FM antenna to the receiver using 75Ω  
coaxial cable.  
Note: If your antenna has 300twin-lead cable, connect it to the FM  
300ANTENNA terminals.  
1. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna from the receivers FM  
300ANTENNA terminal.  
2. With a stripping tool, remove about 11/2 inches of the 75Ω  
cables outer insulation to expose the cables shielding.  
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INSTALLING BATTERIES  
CONNECTING TO AC POWER  
Cautions:  
Warning: To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug  
with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless you can  
fully insert the blades to prevent blade exposure.  
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended  
type.  
Before you plug in the receivers power cord, double check all other  
connections.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries  
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of  
different capacities. Your remote control requires two AA  
batteries (not included) for power. For the best operation and  
longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries, available at your  
local RadioShack store.  
To power the receiver, plug the supplied power cord into a standard  
AC outlet. The power cords plug is polarized and fits only one way.  
The STAND BY indicator lights when the receiver is plugged in but  
turned off.  
1. To remove the battery compartment cover, push the  
compartments tab in the direction of the arrow, then lift off the  
cover.  
Note: The receiver has a built-in circuit to protect it against  
overheating or short circuits. If your receiver automatically turns off  
(stand by mode), let it cool for several minutes. If the receiver  
overheated, it should play normally when you turn it back on. If  
there is a short circuit in your receiver, it will turn off again when you  
turn on the receiver. If this happens, check with your local  
RadioShack store for service.  
2. Place two fresh AA batteries in the compartment as indicated by  
the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.  
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.  
When the range is reduced or the remote stops operating properly,  
replace the batteries.  
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not  
burn or bury them.  
Caution: If you do not plan to use the remote with batteries for a  
month, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can  
destroy electronic parts.  
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OPERATION  
AM  
TUNING DOWN  
TUNING UP  
PHONO  
CD  
FM  
TUNING  
MODE  
TAPE  
MONITOR  
AUX  
VOLUME  
LOUDNESS  
BALANCE  
TREBLE  
PRESET  
SCAN  
POWER  
SPEAKERS  
A/B  
FM MODE  
PHONES  
BASS  
MEMORY  
Warning: To prevent possible hearing loss, turn VOLUME to MIN  
before you turn on the receiver or change the program source. After  
you turn on the receiver or change the program source, adjust  
VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.  
To listen to a source other than the one connected to the TAPE  
MONITOR jacks, press TAPE MONITOR so TAPE MON  
disappears. Then press CD, PHONO, or AUX (CD, PHONO, or  
AUX appears).  
4. Turn VOLUME clockwise to increase the volume or  
counterclockwise to decrease it. Or, you can use VOLUME 9  
and 8on the remote control.  
You can use the supplied remote control by pointing it at the  
receivers front panel and pressing the desired button(s). Many  
buttons on the remote control work the same as buttons on the  
receivers front panel. Use these buttons exactly as you would use the  
corresponding buttons on the receiver.  
5. To adjust the tone, turn BASS and TREBLE toward + or . To  
increase the high and low ranges of sound at low volume, press  
LOUDNESS. (To turn off this feature, press LOUDNESS again.)  
1. Press POWER to turn on the receiver. It takes about 5  
6. To adjust the balance of sound between the left and right  
speakers, see “Adjusting Balance” on Page 11.  
seconds to hear sound.  
2. Select the speakers. An indicator lights next to the A and/or B to  
7. When you finish using the receiver, press POWER to turn it off.  
show which speakers are on.  
If you connected speakers only to the A (or B) SPEAKERS  
terminals, press SPEAKERS A (or B) to turn on only those  
speakers. Do not press both SPEAKERS A and B because doing  
so turns off all speakers even though both indicators are on.  
USING THE SLEEP TIMER  
The sleep timer lets you set the receiver to play for up to 90 minutes,  
then automatically turns off.  
If you connected speakers to both the A and B SPEAKERS  
terminals, you can:  
1. To set the timer, turn on the receiver then press SLEEP on the  
remote control. The display dims and SLEEP 90 SLEEP  
appears.  
• Press SPEAKERS A or B to turn on either pair of speakers  
for a two-speaker effect.  
• Press SPEAKERS A and B to turn on both pairs of speakers  
2. To set the sleep timer for less than 90 minutes, repeatedly press  
SLEEP to decrease the time by 10 minutes for each press of the  
button. Once you select the time, the receiver displays the  
program source. (SLEEP stays on the display in small letters  
until automatic shut-off.)  
for a four-speaker effect.  
Press SPEAKERS A and/or B to turn off all speakers so you can  
listen privately with headphones (see “Using Headphones” on  
Page 11).  
3. To briefly see the time remaining, press SLEEP once.  
3. Select a program source.  
To tune to a radio station, see “Direct Tuning (Remote Control  
Only)” on Page 10.  
To listen to signals from the component connected to the TAPE  
MONITOR jacks, press TAPE MONITOR so TAPE MON appears.  
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Memory Tuning  
TUNING THE RADIO  
Memory tuning lets you instantly tune to a stored frequency. You can  
store up to 30 AM and 30 FM frequencies in the receivers memory.  
The receiver automatically stores the first 30 stations found in the  
selected band into the memory. You can also manually store a station  
into memory.  
Your receiver has four types of electronic tuning — manual,  
automatic, direct, and memory.  
Note: To listen to stations with weak signals, we recommend manual  
tuning.  
Automatically Storing Stations  
Manual and Automatic Tuning  
1. Press FM or AM on the front panel (or on the remote control) to  
select the desired band. The receiver tunes to that band and the  
last selected frequency appears.  
1. Press FM or AM on the front panel (or on the remote control) to  
select the desired band. The receiver tunes to that band and  
displays the frequency last selected.  
2. Hold down MEMORY for more than 2 seconds. MEMORY and  
CH appear and the receiver scans through the frequencies,  
beginning with the low end (87.5 MHz for FM or 530 kHz for  
AM).  
Note: If CH appears on the right side of the display, press  
TUNING MODE to switch from preset to manual-tuning mode.  
MANUAL briefly appears.  
2. To manually select the next higher or lower frequency, press  
TUNING UP or DOWN. Hold down UP or DOWN to rapidly  
scan up or down through the frequencies. Release the button to  
stop scanning.  
3. When the receiver finds a station, it stores it in the first memory  
channel, the selected CH number appears, and the receiver looks  
for the next station. When the receiver finds the thirtieth station  
or when it reaches the high end of the frequency range, MEMORY  
disappears and the receiver tunes to the lowest frequency station  
in the band.  
To automatically search for the next higher or lower frequency with a  
strong signal, briefly hold down TUNING UP or DOWN. The  
receiver searches up or down the band, stopping on the next  
frequency with a strong signal.  
Repeat these steps to automatically store stations in the other band.  
Notes:  
Manually Storing a Station  
TUNED appears when the received signal is strong.  
Follow these steps to manually store a station, or to replace a station  
already stored in memory.  
STEREO appears when the received FM broadcasts are in  
stereo.  
1. Press FM or AM on the front panel (or on the remote control) to  
select the desired band. The receiver tunes to and displays the  
frequency last selected in that band.  
• If you press TUNING UP at the top of the frequency range or  
TUNING DOWN at the bottom of the frequency range, the  
frequency at the opposite end of the range appears.  
Note: If CH appears on the right side of the display, press  
TUNING MODE to switch to manual-tuning mode. MANUAL  
briefly appears.  
Direct Tuning (Remote Control Only)  
1. Press FM or AM on the front panel (or on the remote control) to  
select the desired band. The receiver tunes to and displays the  
frequency last selected in that band.  
2. Tune to the desired station (see Manual and Automatic Tuning”  
on Page 10).  
3. Press MEMORY. MEMORY flashes on the display.  
2. Press DIRECT TUNING on the remote control. DIRECT IN  
scrolls by, followed by AM – – – – kHz for AM or FM – – – . – –  
MHz for FM. The first flashes.  
4. While MEMORY flashes, press TUNING UP or DOWN until the  
desired memory channel number appears.  
3. Enter the desired frequency using the remote controls number  
buttons.  
5. Press MEMORY again to store the station immediately. Or, wait  
about 5 seconds and the station is automatically stored in the  
selected channel.  
Notes:  
• If you press 1 to enter a FM frequency, such as 103.5, 10  
automatically appears. If you also press the zero, the  
frequency that appears would be 100.30.  
Notes:  
• If you store a frequency in a memory channel that already  
contains a frequency, you replace the previous frequency.  
• The last zero always appears automatically in both FM and  
AM frequencies.  
• If your receiver is disconnected from AC power for several days,  
it loses all the stored frequencies.  
• If you do not press a key within 5 seconds, the receiver exits  
direct tuning. Start over at Step 2.  
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• Set the volume to its lowest setting before you begin listening.  
After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable  
level.  
Tuning to a Station in Memory  
1. Press FM or AM on the front panel (or on the remote control) to  
select the desired band. The receiver tunes to that band and the  
last selected frequency appears.  
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-  
volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.  
Note: If CH does not appear on the right side of the display,  
press TUNING MODE to switch to memory-tuning mode.  
PRESET briefly appears.  
• Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your  
ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not  
cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.  
2. Press TUNING UP or DOWN (or PRESET CALL 9 and 8 on  
the remote control) to tune to the next higher or lower station  
stored in memory.  
CASSETTE DECK FEATURES  
Or, press PRESET SCAN to scan through the stations in  
memory. The receiver tunes to each station for about 5 seconds.  
When you hear the station you want to listen to, press PRESET  
SCAN again.  
You can connect a cassette deck to the receiver. Selecting TAPE  
MONITOR lets you hear the playback from the cassette deck you  
connected to the receivers TAPE MONITOR jacks.  
You can also tune to a station in memory by using the remote  
controls number buttons to enter the channel number. For  
single-digit channels, enter 0 first (for example, enter 06 for  
Channel 6).  
Using the Tape Monitor Button  
Press TAPE MONITOR. TAPE MON appears, along with the last  
program source you selected. You can hear the playback or monitor  
a recording from the cassette deck you connected to the receivers  
TAPE MONITOR jacks.  
Notes:  
To improve the reception of weak FM stations, press FM MODE.  
This reduces signal noise, but you hear monaural instead of  
stereo sound.  
The TAPE MONITOR REC jacks continue to output the previously  
selected sound source after you press TAPE MONITOR.  
• For stations with a weak signal, we recommend manual tuning.  
To return to the previous source, press TAPE MONITOR again so  
TAPE MON disappears.  
ADJUSTING BALANCE  
Note: If you press TAPE MONITOR when that cassette deck is  
neither playing nor recording, the receiver mutes the current audio  
source. To hear the audio source, press TAPE MONITOR so TAPE  
MON disappears.  
The BALANCE control lets you adjust the sound balance between  
the left and right speakers. If you properly position the speakers and  
your listening area is centered between them, the center control  
setting is usually best (see Positioning Speakers” on Page 5).  
Recording a Program Source  
For an unusual speaker placement, press AM to select the AM band  
or select any source and play a monaural audio source. Turn  
BALANCE until you hear the sound coming equally from each  
speaker when you are in the listening area.  
The receiver sends the audio of the program source you select—  
TAPE MONITOR, AUX, CD, FM/AM (tuner), or PHONO—to the  
TAPE MONITOR REC jacks. The VOLUME control does not affect  
the level of the signal going to the tape decks.  
MUTING THE RECEIVER  
When you record a program source using the cassette deck, you hear  
the program sources signal immediately after you record it onto the  
tape, if the cassette deck you connected has a three-head monitor  
function. (Be sure to read the owners manual for your cassette deck.)  
To temporarily mute the sound, press MUTING on the remote  
control. The MUTE indicator on the receiver flashes. Press MUTING  
again to restore the audio level. The MUTE indicator turns off.  
USING THE RESET BUTTON  
USING HEADPHONES  
If the receiver is subjected to a strong magnetic field or an electric  
shock, it might operate erratically. If this happens, turn off the  
receiver and press the rear panel RESET button with a straightened  
paperclip or other pointed object.  
To listen with headphones (not supplied), insert the headphones’ 1/4-  
inch plug into the receivers front panel PHONES jack. To silence the  
speakers and listen with headphones without disturbing others,  
press SPEAKERS A and/or B so both indicators are off.  
Caution: Pressing RESET clears everything stored in the receivers  
memory.  
Listening Safely  
To protect your hearing, note the following when using headphones.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If the receiver is not working as it should, the following suggestions might help. If you follow the suggestions in this chart and the receiver still  
does not work properly, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
Problem  
Cause  
Power cord is disconnected.  
Suggestion  
Plug in the power cord.  
Power does not turn on.  
No sound.  
Incorrect connections.  
Check and correct the connections.  
Press MUTING.  
The mute function is activated.  
The volume is turned down.  
Speaker wires are disconnected.  
Neither set of speakers is selected.  
Turn up the volume.  
Connect the speaker wires.  
Press SPEAKER A or B.  
Both SPEAKER A and B are selected when only one set Press SPEAKERS A or B to turn off the speakers  
of speakers is connected. that are not connected.  
TAPE MONITOR TAPE MONITOR  
is selected.  
Press  
Check all connections.  
so TAPE MON turns off.  
Sound from only one speaker.  
High noise level.  
One of the speaker wires or the input cord is  
disconnected.  
BALANCE is set too far to one side.  
Station not correctly tuned.  
Antenna not connected.  
Set BALANCE to the center position.  
Adjust tuning.  
Connect antenna.  
FM antenna still coiled or is not pointing in the correct  
direction.  
Stretch both ends of the antenna taut and reposition  
the antenna.  
AM loop antenna not pointing in the correct direction.  
Noise is coming from another electrical appliance.  
Stations are too weak.  
Adjust the AM loop antenna.  
Try using an AC line noise filter to reduce the noise.  
Use a better antenna.  
Automatic tuning does not stop when  
searching for stations.  
Remote control does not work.  
Batteries are weak or missing.  
Install fresh batteries.  
Poor angle or too great a distance from the remote sensor Use the remote within the effective range.  
window.  
There is an obstacle between you and the remote sensor Change your position or remove the obstacle.  
window.  
A fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor  
window.  
Turn off the light.  
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CARE  
Keep the receiver dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and  
store the receiver only in normal temperature environments. Handle  
the receiver carefully; do not drop it. Keep the receiver away from  
dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it  
looking new.  
Modifying or tampering with the receivers internal components can  
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your  
FCC authorization to operate it.  
This receiver has been manufactured to the specifications of  
RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from RadioShack. If  
your receiver is not operating as it should, take it to your local  
RadioShack store or call 1-800-THE-SHACK for assistance.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Amplifier  
Power Output ................................................................................................................................................. 100 Watts per Channel into 8 Ohms  
From 40 to 20,000 Hz,  
With No More than 0.5% Total Harmonic Distortion  
Measured Pursuant to the Federal Trade Commissions  
Trade Regulation Rule on Amplifier Output Power Claims  
Input Sensitivity/Impedance:  
Phono .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2.5 mV/47 kohms  
CD, AUX, TAPE MONITOR .................................................................................................................................................... 200 mV/47 kohms  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, Short-Circuited, A Network):  
Phono ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 72 dB  
CD, AUX, TAPE MONITOR ........................................................................................................................................................................ 95 dB  
FM Tuner  
Frequency Range ............................................................................................................................................................................ 87.5–108 MHz  
Usable Sensitivity Mono ................................................................................................................................................................. 15 µV/m, EMF  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:  
Mono ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................68 dB  
Stereo ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63 dB  
Distortion Stereo................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.5% (1 kHz)  
Alternate Channel Selectivity ........................................................................................................................................................................ 45 dB  
Stereo Separation .............................................................................................................................................................................. 35 dB (1 kHz)  
AM Tuner  
Frequency Range ............................................................................................................................................................................. 530–1720 kHz  
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop Antenna) ............................................................................................................................................................. 500 µV/m  
Selectivity ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio .................................................................................................................................................................................... 35 dB  
General  
Power Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................. 120 Volts AC, 60 Hz  
Power Consumption ................................................................................................................................................................................ 190 Watts  
Dimensions (HWD) ............................................................................................................. 511/16 × 169/16 ×137/16 Inches (144 × 420 × 321 mm)  
Weight ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 lb (6.3 kg)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.  
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NOTES  
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Limited Two-Year Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-  
ship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-  
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED  
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES  
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-  
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-  
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE  
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-  
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-  
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,  
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-  
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-  
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to  
you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack  
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-  
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and  
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase  
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-  
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of  
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the  
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the  
expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs  
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as  
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs  
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
12/99  
RadioShack Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
31-5006  
01A02  
Printed in China  
 

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