RCA LAD870 User manual

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THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
10330 N. meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290
©2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s) © Registered
Marca(s) © Registrada(s)
Marque(s) © Deposée(s)
55100370 Rev.0 (EN/F/E)
www.rca.com
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usermanual
LAD870/LAD870U
LAD960/LAD960U
LAD969/LAD969U
RP2365/RP2360
RP2360EA/RP2365EA
RP 2376/RP2375/RP2370
RP 2370EA / RP 2375EA
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FCC INFORMATION
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RCA Information
(North America)
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.
This equipment has been type tested and found
to comply with the specifications in Subpart J of
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to
provide reasonable protection against radio and
television interference in a residential installa-
tion. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in particular installations.
If this equipment does cause interference to
radio or television reception (which you can
determine by turning the equipment off and
on), try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient 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 interference
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 number 004-000-
00345-4 when ordering copies.
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:
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Serial No.
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing tech-
niques. For instructions on how to obtain service,
refer to the warranty included in this Guide.
Have a Blast- Just Not in
Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down
the volume on the unit
before you put on head-
phones. Increase the vol-
ume to the desired level only after head-
phone are in place.
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
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Thomson Information
CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid expo-
sure to beam. Class 3B 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 requirements
In accordance with the rating plate of the unit,
this unit complies with current standards con-
cerning electrical safety and electromagnetlc
compatibillity.
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EN
Please respect the environment Before throwing any batteries away, consult your
distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling.
ADVARSEL!
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED
ÅBNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE
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VORSICHT!
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WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND
SICHERHEITS– VERRIEGELUNG
ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
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
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SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
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AVATTAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUS
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LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO
SÄTEESEEN.
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THE CD PLAYER
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PHONES
VOLUME
1. To lock or unlock the buttons
2. To adjust the volume
3. Press to toggle between normal
Bass Boost, and surround sound
effect.
4. The display, more information
on Page 5
6. To program & display
7. To repeat or introscan function.
8. For random playback.
9. PLAY buttom. Press to play CD.
1. To lock or unlock the buttons
2. To adjust the volume
3. Press to adjust the Bass Boost
level
4.The display, more information
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6. To program &
display.
7. To repeat or scan.
8. For random playback
9. PLAY buttom. Press to play CD.
PHONESVOLUME ONCONTROL HOLD
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5. ESPX To avoid sound
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5. ESPX To avoid sound interrup-
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MAINS OUTLET POWER
SUPPLY
You can power your CD player with the supplied
AC/DC adaptor. Refer to the table for details on
operating voltages for the adaptor supplied with
your unit.
AC/DC adaptor is for indoor use only where the
condition is dry. The jack must be disconnected
from the device in order for it to be battery oper-
ated.
Note : Power is fed to the unit even when it is not
functionning. To cut the power supply , the
AC/DC adaptor must be unplugged.
CAR (DC) POWER SUPPLY ADAPTOR
(for RP2376/RP2375/RP2365 only)
Plug one end of the car (DC) power supply adap-
tor into the DC 4.5V jack at the rear/side of the
CD player & the other end into the cigarette
lighter receptacle in your car.
BATTERIES POWER SUPPLY
Refer to the table for details on batteries
required to operate your unit. Recharge func-
tion (Thomson Models) —To charge Ni-Cd batter-
ies (not included): Insert 2 rechargeable batteries
in the compartment. Turn the switch to the ON
position at the back of the unit. Connect the main
adaptor. The batteries take about eight hours to
be fully charged if the player is not operating.
Important : If you use your CD player with non
rechargeable batteries, turn OFF the switch at the
back of the unit in order to prevent any damage
to the unit or batteries.
THE CD PLAYER
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Model Number Adaptor Batteries
RP 2360 / RP 2365 5-4079A AAx2
(120V 60 Hz) (Not Included)
RP 2370 / RP 2375 5-4079A/B AAAx2
(120V 60Hz) (Included)
RP 2376 5-4079A AAx2
(120V 60Hz) (Not Included)
LAD 870 5-4090A AAx2
(230V 50Hz) (Included)
LAD 960 5-4090A AAAx2
(230V 50Hz) (Included)
LAD 969 5-4090A AAAx2
(230V 50Hz) (Included)
LAD 870U A30460B AAx2
(230V 50Hz) (Included)
LAD 960U A30460B AAAx2
(230V 50Hz) (Included)
RP 2360EA / RP 2365EA 5-4092B AAx2
(240V 50Hz) (Not Included)
RP 2370EA / RP 2375EA 5-4092B AAAx2
(240V 50Hz) (Not Included)
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Listening to a Compact Disc
This unit is compatible with CD-R disc
for playback
1. Slide the (open) button to the right
to open the door. Insert a disc and
press lightly on the centre to
lock. Close the door. Press
PLAY Rd DISC will
appear in the display.
Then, the total
number of tracks
and time of the
CD will be dis-
played. If the
disc compar-
ment is empty
or the disc can-
not be played,
No Disc will appear
in the display.
2. Press HOLD to lock the
buttons to avoid accidental
activation of unwanted
functions.
You can also change tracks or quickly listen
to part of a track by
pressing down or holding
Listening to a CD in your car (for
RP2376/RP2375/ RP2365 only)
1. Select a power source (either
battery power or the car DC adaptor)
2. Insert the cassette adaptor into the
tape deck and plug the cord into the
CD player’s PHONES jack of the unit.
3 . Insert a compact disc and press PLAY.
Adjust CD player’s volume to a mid
level (make sure the Bass Boost
is turned off).
4. Use the car stereo to
adjust volume, tone ...
Adjust the volume of
your CD
player for better
sound.
5. Before ejecting
the cassette when
you are finished,
make sure the car
stereo’s volume is
turned down.
The ELECTRONIC SHOCK
PROTECTION* system prevents
sound interuptions when impacts or vibra-
tions occur. Electronic anti-shock consumes
less power and increases
the battery life.
Therefore, the ESPX func-
tion is always ON.
After many successive
impacts, the buffer might
be emptied causing a brief sound interrup-
tion for the memory to reload. The buffer is
45 seconds long.
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Display SmartResume
(RCA Models Only)
When you stop CD play or power off the
unit (without disconnecting power supply)
or if CD compartment lid is opened,
SmartResume is automatically activated. It
stores all the current settings and modes:
current track, Shuffle, time display, Mode
(Repeat/Repeat All/Program), and ESPX.
When play mode is on again, the unit
RESUMES to the settings (unchanged) and
plays from the beginning of the track.
Repeating
You can replay the entire CD, repeat one
track as many times as you wish or listen
to the beginning of each track for 10 sec-
onds.
Press MODE successively to
1. Replay the entire CD .
2. Replay the current track
3. Replay the beginning of each track
for 10 seconds
(The number of the track being played will
be displayed and SCAN will appear.)
4. Press again to the function de-select
Program
This function lets you listen to the tracks
you selected in the order you want. The
CD player must be in Stop mode.
1. Press PROG. P will appear in the display.
2. Select the track to store by pressing
& press PROG again to
confirm.
3. Return to step 2 to store other tracks.
4. Press play button to listen to your
programming.
Note : The unit switches off automatically
after 10s if no key has been activated. In
order to prevent excessive battery con-
sumption, the unit can switch off if you do
not press any key within 10s when pro-
gramming your unit. If the unit swithes
off, the programme will be stored in mem-
ory. Resume programming as normal by
turning the unit on again.
You can program up to 24 tracks.
To play your program again, press play.
To add/edit tracks to the program, go to
stop mode ; press and hold PROG button
again. Refer to step 2 of the above para-
graph.
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THE CD PLAYER
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To check the program, press PLAY and
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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 automaticallly can-
celed.
To exit program mode, remove P from
the display by pressing STOP then PROG.
Random tracks play
(MIX for Thomson &
SHUFFLE for RCA)
1. Press PLAY
To cancel this function,
PAUSE
To pause playback, press PLAY
The minutes and secondes will flash
when interrupted.
STOP
Stop playback STOP
The player switches off automatically
after 10 seconds. Press stop key twice to
stop your CD player.
REMAIN TIME
Display remaining time in the play mode.
In play mode, Press Display for informa-
tion on CD playing time.
THE DISPLAY
1. REPEAT
Repeat
entire disc
2. Repeat
current track
3. RANDOM
TRACKS
4. ESPX
(When the
buffer is
being loaded,
the bracket
around the
ESP symbol
will increase)
5. PROGRAM
6. Is displayed when the
control button is on HOLD position.
7. Is displayed when batteries are low
8. Bass Boost ON
9. Is displayed when Surround is ON
(RP 2370, RP2375, RP2376, LAD 969/U,
LAD 960/U)
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MORE INFORMATION
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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.
• Thomson recommends Duracell Ultra
Batteries.
Caution : Charge batteries
if the switch at the back of the unit is
ON (for Thomson Model only).
Do not attempt to charge when switch
is OFF, you may damage the unit and
batteries.
• Prolonged use of the CD player at full
volume can damage the user’s ear.
• SPC : Soud Pressure Control at 100dB
maximum (only for Thomson models)
PLEASE RESPECT
THE ENVIRONMENT !
Before throwing any batteries away,
consult your distributor who may be able
to take them back for specific recycling.
MAINTENANCE
Clean the player with a soft cloth, or a
damp chamois leather. Never use sol-
vents.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
* Frequency reponse: 20Hz to 20kHz
Power Supply
• 4.5V DC (through AD/DC adaptor
(refer to table page 2 for details)
• 2 batteries
( Duracell Ultra recommended)
• 2 rechargeable Ni-cd batteries
(recharge function on Thomson
models)
• 4.5VDC (though car DC adaptor RP2365
/RP2375/RP2376)
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US Warranty
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What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year (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.
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 in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also
print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or
its equivalent to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Product Exchange Centre,
11721 B Alameda Ave,
Socorro, TX 79927
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by
the warranty.
• Insure your shipment in case of loss of damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case
of damage or loss.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.
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 God, 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 coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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Canadian Warranty
EN
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. 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 pur-
chase, 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 Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.
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 Consumer Electronics Canada, 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
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