RCA LAD799U User manual

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Thomson multimedia Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976
©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
55342330 Rev.1 (EN/F/E)
www.rca.com
www.rca.com/LatinAmerica
Printed In China / Impreso en China
RP2403/ RP2404/
LAD799U
IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
0151
IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK PRIOR TO USING YOUR NEW PRODUCT FOR THE FIRST TIME.
ES IMPORTANTE LEER ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE USAR POR VEZ PRIMERA SU EQUIPO.
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FCC INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
Thomson multimedia Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate this product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency
(RF) energy, and if not installed and used proper-
ly, this equipment may cause interference to
radio and television reception.
If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception (which you can
determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference).
• Move the unit away from the equipment that
is receiving interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so
that the unit and the equipment receiving inter-
ference are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interfer-
ence, please consult your dealer or an experi-
enced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet,
"How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV
Interference Problems." This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock num-
ber 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufac-
ture.
For Your Records
In the event that service should be required, you
may need both the model number and the serial
number. In the space below, record the date and
place of purchase, and the serial number:
Model No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain
service, refer to the warranty included in this
Guide.
Technical specification
Product: Personal CD Player
Brand: RCA
Model: RP2403/RP2404
Electrical Consumption
Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
Power consumption: 6 Watts
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México,
S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICEC-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est
conforme à la norme du NMB-003 du
Canada
CAUTION
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
EN
ADVARSEL!
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.
VORSICHT!
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS–
VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!
CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
ATTENTION –
RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE
DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE
LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A LASER
DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
VARNING–
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
VARO!
AVAT T AESSA JA SOUJALUKITUSOHITETT
AESSA
OLET AL TTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE.
LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid
exposure to beam. Class I laser product. This
system must be opened only by qualified
technicians to prevent accidents caused by the
laser beam.
LASER λ= 780 nm, P max = 5 mW
Rating Information: At bottom of the unit
this unit comply with the existing require-
ments
In accordance with the rating plate
of the unit, this unit complies with
current standards concerning elec-
trical safety and electromagnetic
compatibility.
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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1. control switch - To lock or unlock the
buttons.
2. DC jack. You can insert the adapter instead
of batteries for indoor use.
3. Line Out / Headphones Jack. Insert
your headphones here.
4. volume buttons. To adjust the volume.
5. bass boost - Selects bass boost options.
6. - Skip / search backward track
7. - Skip / search forward track
8. Play/Pause button - Press to play or
pause CD.
9. Stop button- Press to stop CD play.
10. - For random playback.
11. P/prog•display button. Enters program
mode, or changes playback display.
12. mode button. For repeat or introscan
function.
13. Display Panel. More information on Page 4.
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THE CD PLAYER
Table of Content
Safety Information / FCC Information
The CD Player
General Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
AC Outlet Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Battery Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Listening to Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Skip/Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Repeating / Intro Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remain Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Edit Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cancel Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Exit Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
More Information
Useful Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Notes on CD-R/RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Please Respect The Environment . . . . . . . .8
Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
U.S. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Canadian Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .11
General Control
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THE DISPLAY
1. Random Playback
2. ESP - 45 sec ESP
ESP - 10 sec ESP
3. Is displayed when Bass Boost is ON.
Press Bass Boost momentarily to
toggle between Bass Boost 1, Bass
Boost 2 and off.
4. Program mode
5. Repeat entire disc or repeat current
track.
6. Is displayed when the control button is
on HOLD position.
7 Battery Indicator.
Listening to a Compact Disc
Slide the open switch to the right to
open the door. Insert a disc and press
lightly on the centre to lock. Close the
door.
Playback
Press Play/Pause button on the main
unit to start playback.
Rd DISC will appear in the display. Then,
the total number of tracks and time of
the CD will be displayed. If the disc com-
partment is empty or the disc cannot be
played, No Disc will appear in the display.
The ELECTRONIC SHOCK PROTECTION*
system prevents sound interruptions
when impacts or vibrations occur.
Electronic anti-shock consumes less power
and increases the battery life. Therefore,
the ESP function is always ON.
After many successive impacts, the buffer
might be emptied causing a brief sound
interruption for the memory to reload.
ESP 45 seconds buffer - Press Play/Pause
on the main unit to power on the
unit. The display will show 45 sec.
ESP 10 seconds buffer - For better lis-
tening quality, press P/prog•display
while pressing Play/Pause to turn
the unit on. The display will show 10 sec.
THE CD PLAYER
AC Outlet Power Supply
(supplied with LAD799U only)
You can power your CD player with an
AC/DC adaptor. Refer to the table for
details of the operating voltage.
AC/DC adaptor is purposed for indoor use
in dry rooms only. Remove the jack from
the device to use it with the batteries.
Note : Power is fed to the unit even
when it is not functioning. To cut the
power supply off, the AC/DC adaptor
must be unplugged.
Battery Power Supply
Refer to the table for details of the
batteries required to operate your unit.
Recharge function (For LAD799U only)
To charge Ni-Cd batteries:
1. Insert 2 rechargeable batteries into
the battery compartment on the main
unit.
2. Connect the main adaptor.
3. Press STOP on the unit to start
recharging. An animated battery indica-
tor will be displayed when recharging is
in progress.
THE CD PLAYER
Model Number
RP2403/ RP2404
LAD799U
AC/DC Adaptor
5-4079B
(not included)
Required Rating:
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 6.0W
Output: 4.5VDC @ 600mA
5-4090A
(Included)
(230V 50Hz)
Batteries
AAx2
(Not Included)
2 x 1.5V IEC R6 (UM3)
(Included)
Power Supply
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Random Playback
1. Press Play/Pause on the main unit
to start playback.
2. Press to activate random play
back function.
3. Press again to cancel the function.
Remain Time
Press P/prog•display on the main unit
when CD is playing to toggle between
displaying track elapse time and disc
remain time.
(Available in normal playback mode
only)
Bass Boost
Press bass boost repeatedly to select
bass boost I and bass boost II.
Program
This function lets you listen to the tracks
you selected in the order you want. You
can program up to 24 tracks. The CD
player must be in Stop mode.
1. Press and hold P /prog•display to
enter program mode. P icon will appear
in the display.
2. Press or to select the track
to store.
3. Press P/prog•display to confirm your
entry.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store other
tracks.
5. Press Play/Pause button to listen
to your programming.
Edit Program
To add/edit tracks to the program, enter
stop mode.
1. Press and hold P/prog•display but-
ton to display program information.
2. Press P/prog•display repeatedly to
select the program location to edit.
3. Press or to select the new
track to store into selected memory loca-
tion.
4. Press P/prog•display to confirm your
entry.
5. Press Play/Pause to start pro-
gram playback.
Cancel Program
To cancel your program, press and hold
the mode key when you are in the stop
mode. ERASE will appear in the display.
The program will be automatically can-
celed.
Exit Program mode
To exit program mode, press
P/prog•display in stop mode.
Note : To prevent excessive battery
consumption, the unit switches off
automatically in all modes after 30s
if no key has been activated.
THE CD PLAYER
Resume
When you power off the unit (without
disconnecting power supply), Resume is
automatically activated. It stores the
following settings and modes: Mode
(Repeat/Repeat All/ Random) and EQ set-
ting (Bass Boost). When play mode is on
again, the unit resumes to the settings.
To automatically store current track when
you stop CD play, press STOP button twice.
Skip /Search
Press to skip to the previous track.
Press and hold to search backwards in a
track.
Press to skip to the next track.
Press and hold to search forward in a
track.
Pause
Press Play/Pause on the main unit
again to pause playback. The minutes and
seconds flash when interrupted.
Stop
Press Stop on the main unit.
Lock
Slide control switch on the main unit to
HOLD position to lock the button on the
main unit to avoid accidental activation of
unwanted functions.
The hold icon will show on the dis-
play when the controls are locked.
NOTE: Remember to slide the
CONTROL switch to ON position to
activate the controls again.
Repeating/Intro scan
You can replay the entire CD or one
track as many times as you wish as well
as listen to the beginning of each track for
10 seconds.
Press mode successively to
1. Replay the entire CD .
2. Replay the current track.
3. Play the beginning of each track for 10
seconds.(The number of the track being
played will be displayed and SCAN will
display.)
4. Press again to de-select the function.
THE CD PLAYER
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Clean the player with a soft cloth, or a
damp chamois leather. Never use
solvents.
USEFUL ADVICE
• Do not store CDs in damp areas.
• Do not expose CDs to high
temperatures.
• Do not put any tape or adhesives on
either side of the disc.
• You should avoid leaving the CD
door open. Dust is liable to impair
performance of the laser optical unit.
• Do not use your set immediately
after transport from a cold place to a
warm place : there may be
condensation problems.
• Do not touch the playing surface.
Make sure that you keep your set
away from water and high
temperatures.
• If you do not use your set on battery
power for more than one month, we
advise you to take out all the batteries.
• To prevent personal injury, do not
reverse any battery and do not mix
battery types.
• Discard leaking batteries immediately.
Leaking batteries can cause skin burns
or other personal injury.
• This apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping and splashing.
• Thomson recommends Duracell Ultra
Batteries.
• Prolonged use of the CD player at full
volume can damage the user’s ear.
SPC: Sound Pressure Control at 100dB
maximum (only for Thomson models)
Notes on CD-R/RW Discs
• Do not affix any type of labels to
either side (recordable or labeled side) of
a CD-R/RW disc as this may result in the
unit malfunctioning.
• To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc,
do not open the disc compartment door
while the disc is being read.
• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW
disc into the unit. This may take a longer
time to read the disc.
• Playback capability for CD-RW discs
may vary due to variations in the quality
of the CD-RW disc and the recorder
used to create the disc.
More Information More Information
PLEASE RESPECT
THE ENVIRONMENT !
Before throwing any bat-
teries away, consult your
distributor who may be
able to take them back
for specific recycling.
Headset Safety
Have a Blast- Just Not in
Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down
the volume on the unit
before you put on
headphones. Increase the
volume to the desired level
only after headphone is in place.
• Do not play your headset at high vol-
ume. Hearing experts warn against
extended high-volume play.
• If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.
• You should use with extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potential-
ly hazardous situations.
Even if your headset is an open-air
designed to let you to hear outside
sounds, do not turn up the volume so
high that you are unable to hear what is
around you.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
* Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Power Supply
• 4.5V DC (through AC/DC adaptor
(refer to table page 4 for details)
• 2 “AA” batteries
( Duracell Ultra recommended)
• 2 “AA” rechargeable Ni-cd batteries
(Recharge function on Thomson
models)
• 4.5V DC (through car DC adaptor)
EN EN
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not
as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to
make any improvement or modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final
reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
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Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO
VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR
EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WAR-
RANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REME-
DY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT
OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DIS-
CLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PROD-
UCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state
to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
U.S. Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to
the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty
for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the prod-
uct is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms,
proof of first rental is also required.
How to make a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product.
We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a
description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson multimedia Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927
• Insure your shipment for of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss
en route to Thomson.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating Instructions
and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier
to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty cover-
age.
U.S. Warranty
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Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect
becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced
free of charge, including return transportation.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking bat-
teries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,
OR
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the
original carton (or equivalent).
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
Thomson multimedia Ltd.
6200 Edwards Blvd.,
Mississauga, Ontario,
L5T 2V7
Canada
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction
from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation,
and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory war-
ranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent
necessary to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:
Thomson multimedia Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is
needed during the warranty period.
PURCHASE DATE
NAME OF STORE
Canadian Warranty
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