RCA Portable CD Player LAD899U User Guide

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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)  
55654460 (EN/F/E)  
Printed In China / Impreso en China  
IMPORTADOR  
RP2461/RP2462/  
RP2463/RP2467/  
LAD899U  
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  
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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Table of Content  
Before You Begin  
2. Slide the ear hook behind the ear with  
the ear pad on the front of the ear.  
Rotate the clip phone so the ear pad fits  
closely with the ear.  
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EN  
Safety Information / FCC Information  
Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Repeating / Intro Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Remain Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Edit Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Exit Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Cancel Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Unpacking Your Unit  
You should have the following:  
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Unpacking Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
How to use your Clip Phones . . . . . . . . . . .2  
one main unit  
one remote control  
one carrying strap  
one set of clip phones  
one user’s guide  
General Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
AC Outlet Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Car (DC) Power Supply Adaptor  
How to Use Your Clip Phones  
(The e.clipz)  
More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Useful Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Notes on CD-R/RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Please Respect The Environment . . . . . . .10  
Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
The right ear clip phone is labeled R  
while the left ear clip phone is labeled L.  
(For RP2467 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Battery Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
3. Lock the clip phone in place by  
pushing down on the top of the ear hook  
until it locks.  
R
L
The CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Listening to Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Skip/Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Listening to a CD in your car  
U.S. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Canadian Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
1. Pull the ear hook away from the ear  
pad slightly. You will hear a click sound.  
(For RP2467 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
4. For best sound quality, make sure the  
earpad fits closely with your ear.  
CLICK  
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Power Supply  
General Control  
EN  
Model Number  
AC/DC Adaptor  
Batteries  
EN  
5
AAx2  
(Not Included)  
controls  
on  
• hold  
5-4079B  
(not included)  
Required Rating:  
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 6.0W  
Output: 4.5VDC @ 600mA  
RP2461 / RP2462 /  
RP2463 / RP2467  
CD-R  
/
RW COMPATIBLE  
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A30460B  
(Included)  
(230V 50Hz)  
LAD899U  
2 x 1.5V IEC R6 (UM3)  
(Included)  
AAx2  
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AC Outlet Power Supply  
(supplied with LAD899U only)  
You can power your CD player with an  
AC/DC adaptor. Refer to the table for  
details of the operating voltage.  
Battery Power Supply  
ON  
CONTROL HOLD  
15  
open  
Refer to the table for details of the  
batteries required to operate your unit.  
4
volume  
Recharge function (For LAD899U only)  
AC/DC adaptor is purposed for indoor use To charge Ni-Cd batteries:  
1. control switch - To lock or unlock the  
buttons.  
9.  
Stop button- Press to stop CD play.  
(remote control only) - Plays and  
in dry rooms only. Remove the jack from  
the device to use it with the batteries.  
1. Insert 2 rechargeable batteries into  
the battery compartment on the main  
unit.  
10.  
2. DC jack - You can insert the adapter instead  
of batteries for indoor use.  
ends CD playback.  
Note : Power is fed to the unit even  
2. Connect the main adaptor.  
11.  
- For random playback.  
when it is not functioning. To cut the 3. Press STOP  
on the unit to start  
3. Line Out /  
Headphones Jack/remote - .  
power supply off, the AC/DC adaptor recharging. An animated battery indica-  
Insert your headphones here.  
12. prog•display button - Enters program  
mode, or changes playback display.  
must be unplugged.  
tor will be displayed when recharging is  
in progress.  
4. volume + / - buttons - To adjust the volume.  
13. mode button - For repeat or introscan  
Car (DC) Power Supply  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
bass boost - Selects bass boost options.  
- Skip / search backward track.  
function.  
Adaptor (For RP2467 only)  
14. Display Panel - More information on Page  
5.  
Plug the car (DC) power supply adaptor  
into the DC in 4.5V jack at the rear/side of  
the CD player & then into the cigarette  
lighter receptacle in your car  
- Skip / search forward track.  
15. open switch - Slide to open CD door.  
Play/Pause button - Press to play or  
pause CD.  
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THE CD PLAYER  
THE CD PLAYER  
Skip /Search  
Listening to a CD in your car  
(For RP2467 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 play-  
er’s HEADPHONES jack.  
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EN  
THE DISPLAY  
Listening to a Compact Disc  
Press  
to skip to the previous track.  
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.  
Press and hold to search backwards in a  
track.  
1
2
3
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Press  
to skip to the next track.  
ESP•XTREME  
bass boost  
P
Press and hold to search forward in a  
track.  
1
Playback  
3 . Insert a compact disc and press  
Press Play/Pause  
unit or Play/Stop  
button on the main  
on the remote  
Pause  
Play/ Pause  
button to power on the  
Press Play/Pause  
on the main unit  
unit (180 sec ESP). Press and hold  
prog•display while you press Play/Pause  
to turn on the unit for 45 sec ESP set-  
ting.  
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.  
control to start playback.  
again to pause playback. The minutes and  
secondes flash when interrupted  
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.  
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Stop  
1. Random Playback  
Press Stop  
Play/Stop  
on the main unit or  
on the remote control  
2. ESP• XTREME - 180 sec ESP  
ESP - 45 sec ESP  
during playback to end CD playback.  
The EXTREME SKIP PROTECTION* (EPS)  
system prevents sound interruptions  
when impacts or vibrations occur. Extreme  
skip protection 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.  
5. Before ejecting the cassette after you  
have finished listening, make sure the car  
stereo’s volume is turned down.  
3. Is displayed when Bass Boost is ON.  
Press Bass Boost momentarily to  
toggle between Bass Boost 1, Bass  
Boost 2 and off.  
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.  
4. Program mode  
The hold icon  
play when the controls are locked.  
will show on the dis-  
5. Repeat entire disc or repeat current  
track.  
ESP•XTREME (180 seconds buffer) -  
Do the same to lock the buttons on the  
remote control.  
Press Play/Pause  
Play/Stop  
on the main unit or  
on the remote control to  
6. Is displayed when the control button is  
on HOLD position.  
power on the unit. The display will show  
ESP•XTREME.  
ESP (45 seconds buffer) - For better lis-  
tening quality, press prog•display while  
NOTE: Remember to slide the  
CONTROL switch to ON position to  
activate the controls again.  
7 Battery Indicator.  
pressing Play/Pause  
to turn the unit  
on. The display will show ESP.  
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THE CD PLAYER  
THE CD PLAYER  
Resume  
Random Playback  
Cancel Program  
EN  
EN  
Program  
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.  
1. Press Play/Pause  
or Play/Stop  
on the main unit  
on the remote  
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.  
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.  
control to start playback.  
2. Press to activate random play  
back function.  
3. Press again to cancel the function.  
1. Press and hold prog•display to enter  
program mode. P icon will appear in the  
display.  
2. Press  
to store.  
3. Press prog•display to confirm your  
entry.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store other  
tracks.  
5. Press Play/Pause button  
to your programming.  
Exit Program mode  
To exit program mode, press  
prog•display in stop mode.  
Remain Time  
To automatically store current track  
when you stop CD play, press STOP but-  
ton twice.  
Press prog•display on the main unit  
when CD is playing to toggle between  
displaying track elapse time and disc  
remain time.  
or  
to select the track  
Note : To prevent excessive battery  
consumption, the unit switches off  
automatically in all modes after 30s  
if no key has been activated.  
(Available in normal playback mode  
only)  
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.  
to listen  
Bass Boost  
Press bass boost  
repeatedly to select  
Press mode successively to  
1. Replay the entire CD .  
bass boost I and bass boost II.  
Edit Program  
To add/edit tracks to the program, enter  
2. Replay the current track.  
stop mode.  
3. Play the beginning of each track for 10  
seconds.(The number of the track being  
played will be displayed and SCAN will  
display.)  
1. Press and hold prog•display button  
to display program information.  
2. Press prog•display repeatedly to  
select the program location to edit.  
4. Press again to de-select the function.  
3. Press  
or  
to select the new  
track to store into selected memory loca-  
tion.  
4. Press prog•display to confirm your  
entry.  
5. Press Play/Pause  
gram playback.  
to start pro-  
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More Information  
More Information  
Clean the player with a soft cloth, or a  
damp chamois leather. Never use  
solvents.  
• Thomson recommends Duracell Ultra  
Batteries.  
EN  
EN  
PLEASE RESPECT  
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
* Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz  
THE ENVIRONMENT !  
Before throwing any bat-  
teries away, consult your  
distributor who may be  
able to take them back  
for specific recycling.  
Caution: Charge batteries if the switch  
at the back of the unit is ON (for  
Thomson Model only). Do not attempt  
to charge when recharge 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.  
Power Supply  
USEFUL ADVICE  
• 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)  
• 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.  
Headset Safety  
SPC: Sound Pressure Control at 100dB  
maximum (only for Thomson models)  
Have a Blast- Just Not in  
Your Eardrums  
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  
• 4.5V DC (through car DC adaptor)  
Make sure you turn down  
the volume on the unit  
before you put on  
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.  
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.  
condensation problems.  
• Do not touch the playing surface.  
Make sure that you keep your set  
away from water and high  
temperatures.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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U.S. Warranty  
U.S. Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
Limitation of Warranty:  
EN  
EN  
• Defects in materials or workmanship.  
• 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.  
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.  
• 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.  
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.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or  
• 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:  
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.  
Thomson multimedia Inc.  
Product Exchange Center  
11721 B Alameda Avenue  
Socorro, Texas 79927  
If you purchased your product outside the USA:  
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
• 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.  
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Canadian Warranty  
Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect  
EN  
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  
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