Radio Shack 10 Disc CD Changer User Manual

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Cat. No. 12-2182  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
10 Disc CD Changer  
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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 — lets you rapidly play a CD  
in either direction to locate a desired  
section of track.  
This CD changer is made and tested to  
meet exacting safety standards.  
Warning: This system employs a laser  
light beam. Only a qualified service per-  
son should remove the cover or attempt  
to service this device, due to possible  
eye injury.  
CDs that can be played on this CD play-  
er have this mark on them:  
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CONTENTS  
A Look at Your CD Player ....................................................................................... 5  
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 6  
Before You Begin ................................................................................................ 6  
Choosing Mounting Locations ............................................................................ 6  
For the CD Changer ..................................................................................... 7  
For the Audio Adapter .................................................................................. 7  
For the CD Changer Controller .................................................................... 8  
Removing the Transport Screws ........................................................................ 8  
Installing the Remote Control’s Batteries ........................................................... 8  
Installation ............................................................................................................. 10  
Connecting the Audio Adapter .......................................................................... 10  
Using RCA Jacks ....................................................................................... 10  
Using a Vehicle’s Antenna ......................................................................... 10  
Connecting the CD Changer ............................................................................ 12  
Connecting the CD Changer Controller ............................................................ 12  
Testing the Connections ................................................................................... 13  
Mounting the Components ............................................................................... 13  
Mounting the CD Changer ......................................................................... 13  
Mounting the Audio Adapter ...................................................................... 14  
Mounting the CD Changer Controller ......................................................... 15  
Reconnecting the Vehicle’s Battery ............................................................ 15  
Operation ............................................................................................................... 16  
Loading and Unloading the CD Magazine ........................................................ 16  
Loading and Unloading the CD Changer .......................................................... 16  
Playing CDs ...................................................................................................... 17  
Using Track Search .................................................................................... 18  
Using Track Skip ........................................................................................ 18  
Selecting a CD ........................................................................................... 18  
Intro Scan ................................................................................................... 19  
Repeat Play ............................................................................................... 19  
Shuffle Play ................................................................................................ 19  
Switching Between the CD Player and the Radio ............................................ 19  
Resetting the Audio Adapter ............................................................................. 20  
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 21  
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 23  
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 24  
CD Care Tips .................................................................................................... 24  
Resetting the CD Changer ............................................................................... 24  
Replacing a Fuse .............................................................................................. 25  
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 26  
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A LOOK AT YOUR CD PLAYER  
The CD changer includes the following components:  
Audio Adapter  
(FM Modulator  
and  
CD  
Changer  
Controller  
CD Magazine  
CD Changer  
Ground Isolator)  
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Infrared  
Remote  
Controller  
CD Changer  
Cable  
Power Cable  
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NOT SHOWN  
Mounting Kit  
Note: If your CD changer is missing any of these components, contact the Ra-  
dioShack store where you purchased it.  
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PREPARATION  
• small-and medium-sized screwdriv-  
ers.  
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:  
CHOOSING MOUNTING  
LOCATIONS  
Choose locations for mounting the CD  
changer and its components where:  
• Does my vehicle’s sound system  
have a power amplifier with a pair of  
RCA input jacks? If not, can my  
vehicle’s sound system tune FM  
broadcasts and does it have an  
antenna jack?  
• You can easily reach them.  
• Wires and cables will not interfere  
with the vehicle’s pedals or other  
moving parts.  
• No component is directly in front of  
heating vents.  
• Which terminal in my vehicle’s fuse  
box is for accessories?  
• All wires and cables will reach their  
connection points.  
• How do I connect a wire to the fuse  
box?  
• Which of the CD changer’s wires is  
the power wire?  
Before attempting to mount the CD  
changer and its components, confirm  
that they will fit the selected mounting  
areas.  
• Does my vehicle have a 12-volt neg-  
ative ground system?  
Caution: Be careful to avoid obstruc-  
tions behind all mounting surfaces.  
Note: Installation in your vehicle might  
require cutting or modifying your vehicle.  
Important: To avoid damage to your  
stereo, CD changer, and your vehicle’s  
electrical system, you must follow the or-  
der of installation shown in this manual,  
including instructions for making con-  
nections and testing.  
In addition to the supplied hardware kit,  
you need these items to install your CD  
changer:  
• cable ties or electrical tape  
• isopropyl alcohol  
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degrees from the horizontal or verti-  
cal mounting position.  
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.  
• Make sure there is enough room for  
you to insert and remove the sup-  
plied CD magazine from the CD  
changer.  
For the Audio Adapter  
You can mount the supplied Audio  
Adapter (ground isolator and FM modu-  
lator) under your vehicle’s dashboard.  
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 area  
for the CD changer, make sure it is  
close enough to the Audio Adapter’s  
mounting area so you can connect  
both components with the supplied  
16-foot (5 meter) CD changer cable.  
Notes:  
• The Audio Adapter’s mounting area  
• Do not mount the CD changer any-  
where in your vehicle that is  
exposed to direct sunlight (such as  
the front or rear deck) or extreme  
heat (such as the engine compart-  
ment). Direct sunlight or extreme  
heat can damage CDs and the CD  
changer.  
must be at least 5 inches (127 mm)  
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wide and 1 / inches (26.3 mm) high  
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by 3 / inches (91 mm) deep.  
• When you choose a mounting area  
for the Audio Adapter, make sure it  
is close enough to your vehicle’s  
ground, power, and sound system  
so you can connect them with the  
FM modulator and Ground Isolator’s  
wires and plugs (see “Connecting  
the Audio Adapter” on Page 10).  
• Mount the CD changer as level as  
possible. If you cannot mount the  
CD changer exactly level, make  
sure it will not tilt more than 15  
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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.  
RadioShack  
dISC  
OFF  
CDCHANGER CONTROLLER  
Save the shipping screws in case you  
might want to install the CD changer in  
another vehicle. You can secure them to  
the back of the CD changer with a piece  
of 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 controller’s cord  
will reach the Audio Adapter. The con-  
troller’s cord is about 5 feet (152 cm)  
long.  
INSTALLING THE  
REMOTE CONTROL’S  
BATTERIES  
Your infrared remote control requires 2  
AA batteries (not supplied) for power.  
For the best performance and longest  
life, we recommend RadioShack alka-  
line batteries.  
REMOVING THE  
TRANSPORT SCREWS  
The transport screws help protect the  
CD changer from damage during ship-  
ment.  
Cautions:  
• Use only fresh batteries of the  
required size and recommended  
type.  
Before you mount the CD changer, use  
a small screwdriver to remove the three  
transport screws from the bottom of the  
CD changer.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries,  
different types of batteries (stan-  
dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or  
rechargeable batteries of different  
capacities.  
Note: If you do not remove the shipping  
screws from the CD changer, the chang-  
er will not operate.  
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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 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 control for a long time, remove  
the batteries. Batteries can leak chemi-  
cals that can destroy electronic parts.  
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INSTALLATION  
Before you mount the CD changer and  
its components, test it by temporarily  
making all the required connections.  
Using RCA Jacks  
If your vehicle’s sound system has a pair  
of RCA input jacks (either on the stereo  
head unit or the power amplifier), you  
can connect the CD changer to the  
sound system’s output jacks.  
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.  
1. Use a screwdriver to slide ISOLA-  
TOR on the side of the Audio  
Adapter to ON.  
• You must make all other connec-  
tions before you reconnect the cable  
to your vehicle’s battery. If you do  
not make the connections in the  
order shown, the CD changer and  
sound system might be damaged if  
any wire connections are made  
incorrectly.  
2. Connect the Audio Adapter’s RCA  
output jack to the sound system’s  
RCA input jack by using a cable of  
the proper length for your connec-  
tion with 2 RCA plugs at each end.  
Your local RadioShack store carries  
a wide range of RCA cables.  
Using a Vehicle’s Antenna  
CONNECTING THE AUDIO  
ADAPTER  
If your vehicle’s sound system does not  
have RCA input jacks, use the Audio  
Adapter to convert the CD changer’s  
sound to an FM signal, which you can  
hear by tuning your vehicle’s radio to the  
corresponding FM frequency.  
The supplied Audio Adapter includes all  
of the lead wires for connecting to your  
vehicle’s, ground, power and sound sys-  
tem. There are two ways to connect the  
Audio Adapter to the CD changer and  
the vehicle’s sound system.  
1. Disconnect your vehicle’s antenna  
from your vehicle’s sound system,  
then connect the antenna to the  
Audio Adapter’s large black antenna  
connector.  
2. Connect the Audio Adapter’s  
antenna plug to your sound sys-  
tem’s antenna jack.  
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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.  
5. Connect the Audio Adapter’s yellow  
memory back up wire (with in-line  
fuse holder) to your vehicle battery’s  
positive (+) terminal or to a fuse that  
provides a continuous source of 12  
volts.  
Black  
Yellow  
4. Connect the Audio Adapter’s red  
power wire (with inline fuse holder)  
to a point in your vehicle’s fuse  
block that has power only when you  
turn the vehicle’s key to either the  
accessory (ACC) or START posi-  
tion.  
This connection provides power for  
the CD changer and its compo-  
nents, and continuous power for the  
CD changer’s memory when the  
ignition is turned off.  
6. Use a screwdriver to slide ISOLA-  
TOR on the side of the Audio  
Adapter to OFF.  
7. Set 88.7MHz/89.1MHz on the side of  
the Audio Adapter to an active fre-  
quency in your area, if available.  
This is the frequency you tune on to  
your vehicle’s sound system to hear  
the CD changer.  
Red  
Note: If there is no FM broadcast on  
either 88.7 MHz or 89.1 MHz in your  
area, you might hear static when the  
CD changer is not playing a CD.  
This connection turns on the CD  
changer and its components when  
you turn on the ignition or turn the  
key to ACC, and turns off the CD  
changer and its components when  
you turn off the ignition. This pre-  
vents your vehicle’s battery from  
being drained if you leave the CD  
changer on when you turn off the  
ignition.  
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and CD changer. Do not force them.  
The recess mark on the metal rim of  
the DIN plug should face down.  
CONNECTING THE CD  
CHANGER  
1. Disconnect the cable from your  
vehicle battery’s negative (–) termi-  
nal.  
To disconnect the CD changer cable  
from the Audio Adapter and CD  
changer, squeeze each plug, then  
gently pull it out.  
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 other end into  
the DIN 8PIN jack on the left side of  
the CD changer.  
• Never pull on the CD changer cable.  
CONNECTING THE CD  
CHANGER CONTROLLER  
To connect the CD changer controller to  
the Audio Adapter, insert the CD chang-  
er controller cable’s plug into the 6-pin  
CONT. jack on the Audio Adapter.  
AUDIO  
ADAPTER  
3. Connect the 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 yellow memory back up  
wire (with in-line fuse holder) to your  
vehicle battery’s positive (+) termi-  
nal or to a fuse that provides a con-  
tinuous source of 12 volts.  
Cautions:  
• The plug fits only one way into the  
Audio Adapter. Do not force it. The  
oval recess mark on the metal rim of  
the DIN plug should face down.  
This connection provides power for the  
CD changer and its components, and  
continuous power for the CD changer’s  
memory when the ignition is turned off.  
To disconnect the controller from the  
Audio Adapter, gently pull it out.  
• Never pull on the controller’s cable.  
Cautions:  
• The CD changer cable’s plugs fit  
only one way into the Audio Adapter  
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Mounting the CD Changer  
TESTING THE  
CONNECTIONS  
Vertical Mounting  
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  
control by pointing the front towards the  
wired CD changer controller and press-  
ing PLAY/PAUSE or POWER OFF.  
Horizontal Mounting  
If everything is connected correctly,  
make sure the connections are correctly  
marked or identified. Then follow the in-  
structions in “Mounting the Compo-  
nents.”  
MOUNTING THE  
COMPONENTS  
1. Set SPRING ATTACHMENT H/V (hori-  
zontal/vertical) on both sides of the  
CD changer for the mounting axis  
you chose.  
Before you mount the CD changer and  
its components, be sure it is connected  
correctly. Then disconnect the cable  
from the vehicle battery’s negative (–)  
terminal.  
SPRING ATTACHMENT H/V is preset  
to H. If you are mounting the CD  
changer horizontally, go on to Step  
2.  
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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.  
3. Using the supplied mounting studs  
as templates and the width between  
the mounting brackets as a guide,  
mark the positions for the mounting  
holes.  
4. Attach the mount-  
ing studs to the  
mounting surface  
using the supplied  
screws.  
5. Attach the CD changer to the  
mounting studs using the supplied  
nuts.  
Caution: If you do not set SPRING  
ATTACHMENT H/V on both sides of  
the CD changer to the correct  
mounting axis, the CD changer  
might skip during play.  
2. Use a medium-sized screwdriver to  
attach the supplied mounting brack-  
ets to the sides of the CD changer.  
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Mounting  
Bracket  
Mounting the Audio Adapter  
Use the supplied screws to attach the  
Audio Adapter under the vehicle’s dash-  
board.  
Use cable ties (not supplied) to secure  
the Audio Adapter‘s wires under the ve-  
hicle’s dashboard.  
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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  
isopropyl alcohol and allow them to  
completely dry.  
2. Peel the backing from one side of  
the hook-and-loop fastener and  
attach it to the mounting location.  
3. Peel the backing from the other side  
of the hook-and-loop fastener and  
press the controller onto the fas-  
tener.  
Reconnecting the Vehicle’s  
Battery  
When you finish mounting the compo-  
nents, reconnect the cable to the vehicle  
battery’s negative (–) terminal.  
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OPERATION  
Cautions:  
LOADING AND  
UNLOADING THE CD  
MAGAZINE  
• Do not insert more than one CD into  
the same slot in the CD magazine.  
This will damage the CD magazine,  
the CD changer, and the CDs.  
You can load as many as ten CDs in the  
supplied CD magazine.  
• Do not insert anything other than 5-  
inch CDs into the 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.  
To unload CDs from the CD magazine,  
hold down the disc lever for the CD you  
want to unload. The CD pops out. Grasp  
the CD by its edges and remove it.  
2. Slide all of the disc levers on the  
back edge of the CD magazine fully  
in.  
LOADING AND  
UNLOADING THE CD  
CHANGER  
3. Use a pencil to record the titles of  
the CDs you load in the CD maga-  
zine on one of the supplied index  
labels, then peel off the backing and  
affix the label to the side of CD mag-  
azine.  
Follow these steps to load the CD mag-  
azine into the CD changer.  
1. Slide the CD changer’s door all the  
way to the right until it locks into  
place.  
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As you insert a CD into the CD maga-  
zine, the disc lever moves to the right.  
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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.  
PLAYING CDS  
Cautions:  
• The CD changer has  
a
wide  
dynamic range. If you turn up your  
radio’s volume too high during soft  
(low volume) sections of a program,  
your speakers might be damaged  
when  
occurs.  
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sudden loud passage  
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• If the CD changer is jolted during  
play, the rotation speed might sud-  
denly change or the CD changer  
might make an unusual noise. This  
is not a malfunction.  
3. Gently push the CD magazine into  
the CD changer until it clicks. You  
can see the index label through the  
opening.  
Notes:  
To play CDs, you must load them  
into the CD magazine, then load the  
magazine into the CD changer. The  
display continues to flash if you did  
not load CDs into the magazine, or  
did not load the magazine into the  
changer. The changer displays the  
number for each CD loaded in the  
magazine (1–10). Then the changer  
selects the CD you loaded into the  
lowest slot number.  
Caution: The CD magazine fits into  
the CD changer only one way. Do  
not force it.  
4. Slide the CD changer’s door all the  
way to the left to close it.  
To unload the CD magazine from the  
CD changer, slide the CD changer’s  
door open, then press EJECT to eject  
the magazine.  
• If you connected the Audio  
Adapter’s antenna plug to your  
sound system’s antenna jack, you  
must select the FM band on your  
sound system’s radio and tune to  
the same frequency as the 89.1MHz/  
88.7MHz setting on the Audio  
Adapter. For easy operation, store  
this setting as one of your sound  
system’s preset stations.  
Note: The CD changer must be con-  
nected to power to eject the magazine.  
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To turn on the CD changer and play a  
CD changer resumes playing the last  
song played.  
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  
DISCand the track number.  
RadioShack  
dISC  
OFF  
CD CHANGER CONTROLLER  
OFF  
RadioShack  
dISC  
OFF  
Using Track Search  
CD CHANGER CONTROLLER  
To move to the beginning of the next or  
previous track on the CD, press  
. Repeatedly press or  
move to another track. The display  
shows the current track number.  
or  
to  
Note: The CD changer controller has  
only  
and OFF buttons. To control  
other functions, use the infrared remote  
control.  
Using Track Skip  
After the CD changer plays each track  
on the CD, it automatically selects the  
next loaded CD (from lowest to highest)  
and plays all tracks on that CD, starting  
with Track 1.  
To search for a particular section of a  
track on the current CD, hold down  
or  
during play. The CD changer  
rapidly plays the CD backward or for-  
ward. Release  
normal play.  
or  
to resume  
When the CD changer has played all  
tracks on all loaded CDs, it automatically  
plays the lowest loaded CD, starting with  
Track 1. Play continues until you stop  
the CD changer.  
The display shows the rotating disk  
moving faster and  
or  
flashes.  
Press  
porarily stop play.  
play. Press again to resume play.  
while a CD is playing to tem-  
Selecting a CD  
appears on the dis-  
To select a particular CD loaded in the  
CD magazine, repeatedly press + DISC  
or – DISC until the display shows the CD  
number under DISC.  
Note: When play is paused for 5 min-  
utes, the CD changer automatically  
turns off.  
To stop play and turn off the CD chang-  
er, press OFF. When you press  
, the  
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tracks on all discs in the CD magazine  
have played. Then shuffle play stops.  
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 SHUFFLE again to end shuffle  
play.  
Press SCAN to begin the scan. The dis-  
play shows SCN and the track number  
scanning.  
SWITCHING BETWEEN  
THE CD PLAYER AND THE  
RADIO  
To stop scanning and resume to play-  
back, press SCAN again. SCN disap-  
pears from the display.  
If you connected the Audio Adapter’s  
antenna plug to your sound system’s an-  
tenna jack and you want to listen to the  
radio, turn off the CD changer, then tune  
the radio to the station you want to hear.  
Repeat Play  
Press REPEAT. RPT appears and the  
current track plays repeatedly.  
Note: If you do not stop or turn off the  
CD changer, the CD continues to play  
while you listen to the radio.  
Hold down REPEAT for three seconds or  
more. DISCRPTappears and the cur-  
rent disc plays repeatedly.  
To return to the CD, tune the radio to the  
same FM frequency as the 89.1 MHz/88-  
7 MHz setting on the FM modulator.  
Press REPEAT again to end repeat play.  
Shuffle Play  
Press SHUFFLE. SHUFF appears, and  
the tracks on the current disc play in ran-  
dom order. When all tracks on the cur-  
rent disc have played, they play again in  
a different order.  
Hold down SHUFFLE for three seconds  
or more. DISC SHUFFLEappears and  
all the tracks on a randomly-selected  
disc are played in random order. When  
all tracks on thst disc have played, all  
the tracks on a different randomly-se-  
lected disc play. This continues until all  
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RESETTING THE AUDIO  
ADAPTER  
If the CD changer displays an error code  
(Err1Err10), 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  
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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  
Power problem.  
Suggestion  
No power — display  
does not light after vehi- CD changer/component’s  
cle power is turned on.  
Check the CD changer’s and  
sound system’s fuses and  
replace them if necessary (see  
“Replacing a Fuse” on Page 25).  
Check all connections.  
not connected to sound sys-  
tem/vehicle correctly.  
No sound.  
Vehicle radio’s volume set to  
minimum.  
Adjust the vehicle radio’s vol-  
ume.  
Vehicle radio not set to the  
proper FM frequency.  
Set the vehicle’s radio to FM  
band and tune to the frequency  
set on the FM modulator (89.1  
MHz or 88.7 MHz ).  
CD changer/components not  
connected to sound system/  
vehicle correctly.  
Check all connections.  
CD changer does not  
work.  
Transport screws not  
removed from the CD  
changer.  
Remove the transport screws  
from the CD changer (see  
“Removing the Transport  
Screws” on Page 8).  
No CDs loaded in CD maga- Load CDs in the CD magazine.  
zine.  
CD magazine not loaded in  
theCD changer.  
Load the CD magazine in the  
CD changer.  
CD loaded upside down in  
the CD magazine.  
Load the CD correctly.  
CD is dirty or defective.  
Clean the CD (see “CD Care  
Tips” on Page 24).  
Try another CD.  
CD changer must be reset.  
Reset the CD changer (see  
“Resetting the CD Changer” on  
Page 24).  
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Symptom  
Possible Cause  
CD is dirty or defective.  
Suggestion  
Sound from CD skips.  
Clean the CD and try it again or  
try another CD (see “CD Care  
Tips” on Page 24).  
set incorrectly.  
Check  
on both sides of CD  
H/V  
H/V  
changer and reset if necessary  
(see “Mounting the CD  
Changer” on Page 13).  
Static sounds on radio  
when CD stops playing.  
FM modulator not set to a  
frequency with an active  
radio station.  
Set  
to a fre-  
88.7 MHz/89.1 MHz  
quency with an active radio sta-  
tion (if available).  
If there is no active broad-  
Note:  
cast on 88.7 MHz or 89.1 MHz,  
you cannot eliminate these  
static sounds.  
CD magazine does not  
eject from CD changer  
when is pressed.  
CD changer requires power  
to eject CD magazine.  
Turn on your vehicle’s ignition  
and try again.  
Check the CD changer’s and  
sound system’s fuses and  
replace them if necessary (see  
“Replacing a Fuse” on Page 25).  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your  
is an example of superior design and craftsman-  
10 Disc CD Changer System  
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 minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Use and store the CD changer only in normal temperature environ-  
ments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devic-  
es, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.  
Keep the CD changer away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema-  
ture wear of parts.  
Handle the CD changer gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage  
circuit boards and cases and can cause the CD changer to work im-  
properly.  
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.  
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your remote control’s elec-  
tronic parts.  
Wipe the CD changer with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking  
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-  
gents to clean the CD changer.  
Modifying or tampering with the CD changer’s internal components can cause a  
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to  
operate it. If your CD changer is not performing as it should, take it to your local Ra-  
dioShack store for assistance.  
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• Keep the CD dry. A water drop can  
act as a lens and affect the laser  
beam’s focus.  
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 interfer-  
ence by:  
• If you park your vehicle in the sun,  
temperatures inside the vehicle can  
easily reach levels that could dam-  
age your CDs. To prevent heat dam-  
age, avoid leaving your CDs in your  
vehicle.  
• If a CD skips when you play it, the  
CD might be scratched. Your local  
RadioShack store sells a Scratch  
and Fix kit that might help remove  
the scratch and stop the skip.  
• Moving your CD changer away from  
the receiver.  
• Contacting your local RadioShack  
store for help.  
RESETTING THE CD  
CHANGER  
If you cannot eliminate the interference,  
the FCC requires that you stop using  
your CD changer.  
If your CD changer or any component  
locks up or does not work properly, or if  
the vehicle’s battery loses power, follow  
these steps to reset the CD changer.  
CD CARE TIPS  
Even though a CD is very durable, you  
should handle it with care. We recom-  
mend the following precautions.  
1. Turn on your vehicle’s ignition.  
2. Slide the CD changer’s door all the  
way to the right.  
• Keep the CD in its protective case or  
sleeve when you are not playing it.  
3. With a pointed object, such as a  
straightened paper clip, press the  
• Handle a CD by its edges to avoid  
fingerprints which can prevent the  
CD changer’s laser beams from  
accurately reading the CD. Your  
local RadioShack store sells a suit-  
able CD cleaner kit.  
reset hole (to the left of  
EJECT  
inside the CD changer) for about 2  
seconds.  
• Do not write on either side of the  
CD, particularly the non-label side.  
(Signals are read from the non-label  
side.)  
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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 wire’s  
fuse should be 0.5 amps, while the yel-  
low continuous power wire’s fuse must  
be 5 amps.  
Warning: Before you begin, disconnect  
the cable from the vehicle battery’s neg-  
ative (–) terminal.  
1. Unlatch the two latches on the fuse  
holder, so the holder springs open.  
2. If a fuse is blown, replace it. Use  
1
4
only standard 1 / -inch fuses with  
the proper rating.  
Caution: The supplied spare fuses  
have the proper ratings. Make sure  
you replace a fuse only with another  
fuse of the same rating.  
3. Reassemble the fuse holder by  
squeezing it together.  
4. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle  
battery’s negative (–) terminal.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
CD CHANGER  
Frequency Response:  
20 Hz ................................................................................................................. ± 3dB  
10 kHz ............................................................................................................... ± 3dB  
20 kHz ............................................................................................................... ± 3dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (1 kHz) ........................................................................... 60 dB  
Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) ................................................................................ 0.3%  
Signal Format :  
D-A Conversion ...................................................................... 2-Channel Sigma Delta  
Sampling Type/Frequency ................................................. 8× Oversampling 44.1kHz  
Pick-Up:  
System................................................................................................. Sanyo M90281  
Wavelength ............................................................................................. 785–815 nm  
CD Used (Diameter) ..................................................................... 5 Inches (127 mm)  
Power Source ................................................................. 14.4V DC Negative Ground  
Power Consumption ............................................................................... 3A Maximum  
Unit Weight .................................................................................. 6 Ibs, 7 oz (2920 g)  
1
7
5
2
16  
8
Unit Dimensions (HWD) ....................... 3 / × 11 / × 7 / Inches (90 × 290 × 194 mm)  
CONTROLLER/FM MODULATOR  
Power Source ........................................................... 14.4 Volts DC Negative Ground  
Unit Weight:  
Controller .................................................................................................. 4 oz (120 g)  
FM Modulator and Ground Isolator ........................................................ 14 oz (390 g)  
Unit Dimensions (HWD):  
Controller .................................................. 1 / × 3 / × / Inches (47 × 91 × 2 mm)  
FM Modulator and Ground Isolator ............. 1 × 4 / × 3 / Inches (26 ×105 × 90 mm)  
13  
9
13  
16  
16  
16  
1
9
8
16  
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 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-owned  
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-  
dioShack 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 LIABILITY OR RE-  
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY  
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-  
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-  
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS  
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-  
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE  
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-  
cidental 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  
04/99  
We Service What We Sell  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
09A99  
Printed in China  

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