Phonoland

Hi,
I just became aware of this forum group and hope to contribute. I've been restoring jukeboxes & pinballs as a hobby for about 25 years and now have a 1988 Rockola 496 XCD. I've done many Seeburgs, AMI/Rowe's and Wurlitzers but this is my first Rock.
Does anyone out there have a owners manual (original or copy) for this? I've tried Victory Glass, John Dufree, Ebay, etc. but all I find is basic mech and amp adjustment info. About 7-8 pages.
I've also found a schematic, but what I need is the owners book. I can't find info on the system 3 control unit and for the life of me cant figure out how to set up the CD player selections. I think maybe I'm stupid but what buttons do I push to make CD selections? All I see are six letters in the CD title strip area. I have the 45's working fine, mech and amp work good after a few adjustments but how the heck do I select a CD?? I sure could use some help with this.
Thanks, ---Jim

Jim,
That's unfortunatly a large problem with "Rock-ola". You MIGHT try calling RO, as sometimes, they do come thru with some "paperwork"--not often, and sometimes the "wrong info", but sometimes one gets "lucky". You might also try posting this request on the "jukebox list", or asking "Dr. Know it All" at http://www.alwaysjukin.com ( a jukebox magazine, for those that don't know). Ron Rich

Thanks for your suggestions Ron. I've followed "Dr. Know It All' articles and find them very helpful with many of the strange problems I've have come upon! I'll also try the rec.games Juke list unless someone else here can advise me on the 496. ---Jim

jimw, don't know if you are still out there, or if you got this solved, but I now have the same problem. I have a Rock-Ola 498CDX and can't find System 3 Controller info anywhere.

Let me know if you got a manual, or info on how to setup the CD.