RCA RP2450 User manual

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RP2450/RP2452/RP2457
Thomson multimedia Inc.
10330 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290
© 2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Marque(s) ® déposée(s)
55301350 (EN/F/E)
IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de Mexico,
S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliacion Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
R.F.C.: 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
EN
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interfer-
ence 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 prop-
erly, 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 cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the fol-
lowing 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
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 avail-
able from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock
number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering
copies.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manu-
facture.
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 num-
ber:
Model No.
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing tech-
niques. For instructions on how to obtain serv-
ice, 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 ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class
B est conforme à la norme du
NMB-003 du Canada
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
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.
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CD player
Contents
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FCC information
CD player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CD playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
File navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Repeat and random playback .7
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . .9
More information . . . . . . . . . .10
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1. Play/pause -- plays disc, or pauses dur-
ing playback; turns on the unit.
2. Stop -- stops playback, power off.
3. Directions key -- skips forward/back-
ward (CD mode); songs selection (MP3
disc mode) and menu selection.
4. DSP -- toggles dsp modes (normal >
bass boost 1 > bass boost 2); press and
hold to enter EQ setting mode.
5. Vol+/Vol- -- increases/decreases volume
level(from 0 to 32)
6. Menu -- accesses MENU mode.
7. Enter -- confirms selection (MP3 disc
mode)
8. Phones -- jack for headphones.
9. DC in -- jack for external power.
10. Open -- slides to open the door.
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CD playback
EN
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Display / Remote control
EN Listening to a Compact Disc
1. 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.
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE button, then the
total number of tracks and time of the
CD will be displayed on the remote.
3. CD starts to play back.
4. You can skip to next track by pressing
the button.
Track Search
1. When a CD is inserted, press or
to select a track.
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE button, and the
selected track will be played.
Listening to a CD in your car
(RP2450 and RP2457 available)
1. Select a power source (either battery
power or the car DC adapter)
2. Insert the cassette adapter into the
tape deck and plug the cord into the
CD player’s phones jack.
3 . Insert a compact disc and press
PLAY/PAUSE button. 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 volume control.
5. Before ejecting the cassette after you
have finished listening, make sure the
car stereo volume is turned down.
The ELECTRONIC SHOCK
PROTECTION* system prevents sound
interruptions when impacts or vibrations
occur.
After many successive impacts, the
buffer might be emptied causing a brief
sound interruption for the memory to
reload. The buffer is 45 seconds long.
kbps
WMA
PLAYLIST
1BASS
1.Repeat entire disc
2. Repeat current track
3. Random tracks play
4. Program mode
5. Shows when the unit is in
HOLD status
6. Indicates batteries informa-
tion
7. Bass Boost ON
8. Shows playback time
9. Shows when MP3 disc is
detected
10. Shosw when unit is playing
WMA files
11. Shos when displaying fold-
er information.
1. Play/pause -- plays disc, or stop dur-
ing playback; turns on the unit.
2. Skip forward -- skips to the next
track / file.
3. Skip backward -- skips to the previ-
ous track / file.
4. Hold -- slides to lock remote keys
function.
5. Volume -- adjusts volume level.
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PLAYLIST
BASS
WMA
ON • • CONTROL HOLD
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Playlist
File navigation
When the disc TOC and the file system
(MP3 disc only) are read, the system
enters PLAY mode. Unit will play the first
song in the disc (CDDA or MP3).
During playback, the song details are
displayed on the screen.
In playing mode
• Press or once to skip to the
previous/next track; or keep pressing to
search backward/forward.
Within menu mode
• Press to enter the next/inner
layer; or press to enter the previ-
ous/upper layer.
• Press for up navigation, or press
for down navigation.
• If the cursor points to a file, press
to play.
• If the cursor points to a folder, press
to play the first song in that folder.
Playlist
This function lets you listen to the tracks
you selected in the order you want.
To start programming, select “PLAYLIST
MENU” by pressing MENU, then select
"LIST EDIT" in the MENU mode. If one or
more songs have been added to the
playlist, the Playlist mode will be auto-
matically switched on.
To return to normal mode, select "LIST-
PLAY" in the MENU mode.
Note: The playlist will not be erased if
user returns to normal mode, user can
re-enter the Playlist mode with the same
playlist as they desire.
Adding songs to a playlist
1. In the PLAYLIST menu, select LIST EDIT
, then select “ADD LIST”.
2. Press or to select the desired
position for the new songs; press ENTER
button to confirm selection.
3. You can select either a file or folder in
MP3 mode (songs only in CD mode).
Press or to go in or out a folder,
and or to select song / file.
4. Press ENTER button to confirm selec-
tion.
5. Press MENU button or wait 10 seconds
to exit the "LIST EDIT" menu.
File navigation / Playlist
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Erasing songs / folders / playlist
To erase the whole playlist:
1. Press MENU button to select "CLEAR
LIST" in the Playlist menu.
2. Press ENTER button to confirm selec-
tion
3. After erasing all items in the playlist,
the unit will automatically reset to
Normal mode.
Note: Normal, Repeat Disc, Repeat
Directory, Repeat Track, Shuffle Disc,
Shuffle Directory, Playlist modes are
mutually exclusive, selecting one mode
will automatically cancel the other
mode.
To erase songs / folders:
1. Press ENTER button to select “LIST
EDIT” in the PLAYLIST menu. 2. Select
“ERASE LIST”.
3. Press or to select the position
where user wishes to take out the song
or folder.
4. Press ENTER button to confirm selec-
tion.
5. You can select either a file or folder in
MP3 mode (songs only in CD mode).
Press or to select folder / file.
6.Press ENTER button to confirm selec-
tion.
7. Press MENU button or wait 10 sec-
onds to exit the "LIST EDIT" menu.
Note: The maximum number of items in
the playlist is 30. When the playlist is
full, a warning message will be displayed.
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Power supply
Repeat and Random Playback
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.
Within play mode, press MENU to enter
playback menu, select PLAYMODE, then
use the directions key to select among:
• Normal playback.
• Repeat the current track.
• Repeat the current directory. (MP3 disc
only)
• Repeat the entire CD
• Randomly play files in the current
directory.(MP3 disc only)
• Randomly play all files.
• Play the beginning of each files for 10
seconds. (INTRO)
Keys lock
To Lock: Press and hold the MENU but-
ton for 2 seconds, the "LOCK" icon
appears and the words "Keys Locked"
will show on display.
To Unlock: Press MENU button once,
then press the ENTER button within 3
seconds.
Smart resume
When you stop CD play and power off
the unit, or if CD compartment lid is
opened, Smart Resume is automatically
activated. It stores all the current set-
tings and modes: current track, Shuffle,
time display, Mode (Repeat/Repeat
All/Program), volume, bass boost and EQ
setting. When play mode is on again, the
unit RESUMES to the settings and plays
the last track you listen to.
Note: If a different CD is inserted,
playback will start from the first track;
if you press STOP to return to stop
mode, then press PLAY again without
powering off the unit, the unit will play
from track one.
Other functions
You can turn on / off the CD ESPX func-
tion and key tone of the unit.
1. Press MENU button.
2.
Use the DIRECTIONS KEY to select
SETUP, and press ENTER button to con-
firm.
3. Select CD ESPX or BEEP SOUND.
4. Select ON / OFF.
5. Press ENTER button to confirm selec-
tion.
CD player
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AC outlet power supply
You can power your CD player with
AC/DC Adapter (not included). Refer to
the table for details of the operating
voltage of the Adapter.
AC/DC Adapter is purposed for indoor
use in dry rooms only. Remove the jack
from the device to use it with the bat-
teries.
Note : Power is fed to the unit even
when it is not functioning. To cut
the power supply off, the AC/DC
Adapter must be unplugged
.
Car (DC) power supply
adapter (RP2450 and RP2457
available)
Plug the car (DC) power supply adapter
into the DC in 4.5V jack at the rear/side
of the CD player & then into the ciga-
rette lighter receptacle in your car.
Batteries power supply
Install battery as follows:
1. Remove battery compartment door
by applying thumb pressure to area
indicated on battery door.
2. Insert 2 AA battery.
3. Replace the compartment door.
Note: The unit will automatically turn
off if left idle for 30 seconds.
Model Number adapter Batteries
RP2450 5-4079B AAx2
RP2452 (120V 60 Hz) (not included)
RP2457 (not included)
AA
/
UM 3
/
R6
AA
/
UM 3
/
R6
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More information
Useful advice
• Do not store CDs in damp areas.
• Do not expose CDs to high
temperatures or direct sunlight.
• 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.
• Prolonged use of the CD player at full
volume can damage the user’s ear.
Maintenance
Clean the player with a soft cloth, or a
damp chamois leather. Never use
solvents.
Please respect the environ-
ment!
Before throwing any batteries away,
consult your distributor who may be
able to take them back for specific recy-
cling.
Notes on CD-R/RW Discs
• This unit is compatible with CD-RW/
CD-R discs for playback.
• 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.
Technical specifications:
* Frequency response: 20Hz to
20kHz
Power Supply
• 4.5V DC (through AD/DC adapter
• 2 AA batteries
• 4.5VDC (through car DC adapter )
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Troubleshooting
EN
Troubleshooting Tips
No power, does not work?
• Batteries may be inserted incorrectly.
• Batteries may be empty. Recharge
(only Ni-Cd/Ni-MH battery) or replace
new batteries.
• Connection may be loose if using
AC/DC transformer.
Disc cannot be played?
• Disc may not be inserted correctly with
label side facing upward.
• CD-RW (or CD-R) disc may not be
recorded properly.
Skipping tracks or bad sound quality?
• Disc may be dirty or scratched badly.
• Disc lens may be dirty and need clean-
ing.
• There may be strong magnetic fields
(e.g. too close to TV) near the unit.
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US Limited Warranty
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Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easi-
er to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty
coverage.
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
WARRANTY.
•REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REM-
EDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDEN-
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARIS-
ING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS
DISCLAIMER 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 PRODUCT 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.
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US Limited Warranty
EN
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.
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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
batteries.
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 origi-
nal 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
warranties 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 . B o x 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 Limited Warranty
EN
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