THOMSON LAD870 User manual

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RP2375/RP2370
LAD960/LAD960U
RP2365/RP2360
LAD870/LAD870U
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SAFETY 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:
Model No.
RP2375/RP2370/LAD960/LAD960U
RP2365/RP2360/LAD870/LAD870U
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
headphones. Increase
the volume to the desired level only after
headphone are in place.
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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
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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!
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
FAISCEAU.
VARNING–
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR
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SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
VARO!
AVATTAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUS
OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE.
LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO
SÄTEESEEN.
Please respect the environment before throwing any batteries away, consult
your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling.
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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 7
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
on Page 7
6. To program &
display.
7. To repeat or scan.
8. For random playback
9. PLAY buttom. Press to play CD.
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MAINS OUTLET POWER
SUPPLY
You can power your CD player with the
supplied AC/DC adapter. Refer to the table
for details of the operating voltage of the
adapter supplied with your unit.
AC/DC adapter 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 functionning. To cut the power
supply off, the AC/DC adapter must be
unplugged.
CAR (DC) POWER SUPPLY
ADAPTER (for RP2375/RP2365 only)
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 cigarette
lighter receptacle in your car.
BATTERIES POWER SUPPLY
Refer to the table for details of the bat-
teries required to operate your unit.
Recharge function (Thomson Models) —
To charge Ni-Cd batteries (not included):
Insert 2 rechargeable batteries in the com-
partment. Turn the switch to the ON posi-
tion at the back of the unit. Connect the
main adapter. The batteries take about
eight hours to become 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 dam-
age to the unit or batteries.
THE CD PLAYER
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Model Number Adapter Batteries
RP 2360 / RP 2365 5-4079A AAx2
(120V 60 Hz) (Not Included)
RP 2370 / RP 2375 5-4079A/B AAAx2
(120V 60Hz) (Included)
LAD 870 5-4090A AAx2
(230V 50Hz) (Included)
LAD 960 5-4090A AAAx2
(230V 50Hz) (Included)
LAD 870U A 30460B AAx2
(230V 50Hz) (Included)
LAD 960U A 30460B 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
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 displayed. If the
disc compartment
is empty or the
disc cannot be
played, No Disc
will appear in
the display.
2. Press HOLD to
lock the button
to avoid acciden
tal activation of
unwanted functions
3. 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 RP2375/ RP2365 only)
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 of the unit.
3 . Insert a compact disc and press PLAY.
Adjust CD player’s volume to a mid
level.
4.Usethecarstereotoadjustvolume,tone
... Adjust the volume of your CD
player for better sound.
5. Before ejecting the cas-
sette when you are fin-
ished, make sure the
car stereo’s volume
is turned down.
The ELECTRON-
IC SHOCK
PROTECTION*
system prevents
sound interup-
tions when impacts
or vibrations occur.
Electronic anti-shock
consumes less power and
increases the battery life.
Therefore, the ESPX function is always
ON.
After many successive
impacts, the buffer
might be emptied caus-
ing a brief sound inter-
ruption for the memory
to reload. The buffer is 45 seconds long.
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Prog/Display SmartResume
(for RCA only)
When you stop CD play or power off the
unit (without disconnecting power sup-
ply), SmartResume is automatically activat-
ed. 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 where it left off at.
If CD compartment lid is opened, then
SmartResume stores only the following
modes: Shuffle Mode (Repeat/Repeat All),
and ESPX. Other settings such as track
play, time display, program setting and
memory are all reset or cancelled.
Repeating
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. 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 de-select function.
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 : To prevent excessive battery con-
sumption, the unit switches off automati-
cally after 10s if no key has been activated.
When programming, the unit can switch
off if you do not press any key within 10s.
If the unit swithes off, the programme will
be stored in memory. Resume program-
ming 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
.
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. Listen press PLAY
key.
To cancel this function,
PAUSE
To suspend the playback, press PLAY
The minutes and seconds flash
when interrupted
To resume playback, press PLAY
STOP
To stop playback, press STOP
The player switches off automatically
after 10 seconds. Press twice stop key to
stop your CD player.
REMAIN TIME
Display remaining time in the play mode,
at play mode Press display information
about 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, 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 drive with headphones.
• Do not put any tape or adhesives on
either side of the disc.
• Avoid leaving the CD door open. Dust
is liable to impair performance of the
laser optical unit.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
• 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 r esponse:20Hz to 20kHz
Power Supply
• 4.5V DC (through AC/DC adapter,
refer to table on page 4 for details)
• 2 batteries
( Duracell Ultra recommended)
• 2 rechargeable Ni-cd batteries
(recharge function on Thomson
models)
• 4.5VDC (though car DC adapter RP2365
& RP2375)
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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 Center
32B Spur Drive
El Paso, Texas 79906
• 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.
Distribution Centre
7400 A Bramalea Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1X1
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
Model Number:
RP2375/RP2370/LAD960/LAD960U
RP2365/RP2360/LAD870/LAD870U
Printed in Hong Kong
©1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024
Trademark(s)® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Marque(s) ® déposée(s)
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