• Theapparatusshallnotbeexposedtodrippingorsplashingandthatnoobjectslledwith
liquids,suchasvases,shallbeplacedonapparatus.
• Batteriesshallnotbeexposedtoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine,reorthelike.
• Theventilationshouldnotbeimpededbycoveringtheventilationopeningswithitems
suchasnewspaper,table-cloths,curtains,etc.
• Nonakedamesourcessuchaslightedcandlesshouldbeplacedontheapparatus.
On Operation
Do not turn up the volume while listening to your iPod with no audio signals or very low
levelinputs.Ifyoudoso,thespeakersmaybedamagedwhenthepeaklevelofthesoundis
played.
On Use
Usetheunitinmoderateclimates.Neverusetheunitwhereitwouldbesubjectto:
- Heatsourcessuchasradiatorsorairducts.
- Directsunlight.
- Excessivedust.
- Moistureorrain.
- Mechanicalvibrationorshock.
- Unevensurface.
• Donotplaceanyheavyobjectsontopoftheunit.
• WhentheunitisusedwithanACpoweradaptor,donotwraptheunitinacloth,blanket,
etc.. If you do so, the temperature inside and outside the unit may rise considerably,
resultinginmalfunctioningoftheunit.
• Iftheunitisbroughtdirectlyfromacoldtoawarmlocation,orisplacedinaverydamp
room,themoisture may condenseon thelens insidethe unit.Should thisoccur, the
unitwillnotoperate.Inthiscase,removethediscandleavetheunitinawarmplace
forseveralhoursuntilthemoistureevaporates.
• Fortheunittooperateatitsbest,itshouldnotbesubjecttotemperaturesbelow41°F(5°C)
orabove95°F(35°C).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Readtheseinstructions.
2. Keeptheseinstructions.
3. Heedallwarnings.
4. Followallinstructions.
5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
6. Cleanonlywithadrycloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’sinstructions.
8. Do not install near anyheat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,or other
apparatus(includingampliers)thatproduceheat.
9. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-typeplug.Apolarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
bladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewidebladeorthethirdprongisprovidedfor
yoursafety.Whentheprovidedplugdoesnottintoyouroutlet,consultanelectrician
forreplacementoftheobsoleteoutlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
11. Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspeciedbythemanufacturer.
12. Useonlywithacart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespeciedbythe
manufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartisused,use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injuryfromtip-over.
13. Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedfor
longperiods.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged,liquidhasspilledorobjectshavefallenintotheapparatus,theapparatushas
beenexposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.
UserManual
Ri338
Portable Speaker System
for iPod
AVCMultimedia,
Markham,Ontario,L3R1E3
http://www.RCAav.com
Readtheseinstructionsbeforeusingyournewproductforthersttime.
Safety Precautions
FCC Information
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
acceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
NOTE: Thisequipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is
encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthattowhichthereceiver
isconnected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION: Themarkinginformationislocatedatthebottomoftheapparatus.
WARNING: TO PREVENTFIRE ORSHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHE UNITTO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
WARNING
Shouldanytroubleoccur,disconnecttheACpoweradapterandreferservicingtoaqualied
technician.
Warnings
• TheACadapterisusedasdisconnectdeviceanditshouldremainreadilyoperableduring
intendedused.Inordertodisconnecttheapparatusfromthemains completely, the AC
adaptershouldbedisconnectedfromthemainssocketoutletcompletely.
• Minimum10cm(4inches)distancesaroundtheapparatusforsucientventilation.
• Donotusetheunitinplacesthatareextremelyhot,cold,dustyorhumid.
• Donotrestricttheairowoftheunitbyplacingitinaplacewithpoorairow,bycovering
itwithacloth,orbyplacingitoncarpeting.
Rear View
Top View
1. SlidingDoor
2. Speakers
3. iPodDock
4. ON/OFFSwitch
5. DCINJack
6. BatteryCompartment
7. VOLUME(+/-)Control
8. PowerIndicator
9. AUXINJack
1
2
3
4
7
5
6
9
8
Unit Controls
CAUTIONS
• Beforeuse,ensuretheratedvoltageoftheadaptermatchesyourlocalvoltage.
• The supplied AC adapter is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other
equipment.
• Ifyouarenotgoingtousetheunitforalongtime,disconnecttheACadapterfrom
thewalloutlet.
• Wheneverthe AC adapteris plugged in to awall outlet, electricity isrunning
throughtheunit,evenitisinstandbymode.
Battery Power
Open the battery door atthe bottomof
the unit and insert six"AA” size batteries
intothebatterycompartment.Besurethat
thebatteriesareinsertedcorrectlytoavoid
damagetotheunit.
• In order to conserve the batter y life
duringbatteryoperation,iPodwillnotbe
charged.However,iPodwillbechargedif
ACadapterisused.
Using the AC Adapter
Using anACadapterwhichis notsupplied withtheunitmay damage theunit.The
suppliedACadapteroperatesonAC100-120V.
Power Supply
To AC
outlet
AC adapter
To “DC IN 9V” jack