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The display
1. Program
mode
2. FM
mode
3. Elapsed time, radio frequency
4. Repeat
current
track
5. Repeat all track
6. DBBS selected
7. Intro
playback
8. Track number, preset station number
9. Buttons
locked
10. Stereo signal received
11. Radio frequency unit
12. Random playback
13. EQ mode selected
14. Low 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
on the main unit to enter CD
mode and start playback.
Before playback starts, the total number
of tracks and time of the CD will be dis-
played briefly. If the disc compartment is
empty,
dISC
shows on the display. If the
disc cannot be read,
Er
shows.
The
ELECTRONIC SHOCK PROTECTION
(ESP) system prevents sound interrup-
tions 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.
Skip / Search
Press
to skip to the previous track.
Press and hold to search backward in a
track.
Press
to skip to the next track.
Press and hold to search forward in a
track.
Pause
During playback, press
on the main
unit to pause playback. The minutes and
seconds flash when interrupted.
Stop
Press
. Press again to switch off the
unit.
EQ Mode
Press
repeatedly to select a EQ mode
(Flat, Pop, Rock and Classical).
EQ
shows
on display when a EQ mode is selected
(except Flat).
DBBS mode
Press and hold
to activate or inacti-
vate DBBS mode for extra bass effect.
Playmode
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.
In CD mode, press
m
repeatedly to
Replay the current track.
Replay the entire CD
Play the beginning of each track for
10 seconds.
Play tracks randomly.
Program
This function lets you listen to the tracks
you selected in the order you want. You
can program up to 20 tracks.
1. While playback is stopped, press
p
to
enter program mode.
2. The first unoccupied program loca-
tion will show on the display, e.g.
“01”.
3. Press
or
to select a track to
store.
4. Press
p
to confirm your selection.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to store another
track.
6. Press
to listen to your program.
Cancel Program
Program will be cancelled when you
change disc or turn off the unit.
Exit Program mode
To exit program mode, press
in stop
mode.
Listening to FM Radio
1. Press
RADIO
to select FM radio.
2. Press
or
to tune down or up
radio frequency.
Auto Search
In radio mode, press and hold
or
to auto search up or down in FM fre-
quency. Searching will stop when a sta-
tion is found.
Setting Presets
Your player has 20 preset stations for
easy access to your favorite FM radio sta-
tions.
You can save a radio frequency as a pre-
set station:
1. Press
p
.
2. You can change a preset destination
by pressing
fm preset
or .
3. Press
p
again to confirm.
Using Presets
1. Press
RADIO
to select FM radio.
2. Press
fm preset
or to
access
the previous or next preset station.
The display will show the frequency and
the preset number.
Editing Presets
1. Press
or
to tune to a new
frequency.
2. Press
p
.
3. Change a preset destination by press-
ing
fm preset
or .
4. Press
p
again to confirm.
Buttons Lock
Slide the lock switch on the unit back to
lock
position to lock the buttons to
avoid accidental activation of unwanted
functions. A lock icon will show on the
display when the control is locked.
INTRO
1
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 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:
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: RP2710
Electrical Consumption
2 x “AA” Batteries
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de
C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est con-
forme à la norme du NMB-003 du Canada
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
T R I A N G L E I S A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
I M P O R T A N T
I N S T R U C T I O N S
A C C O M P A N Y I N G
T H E P R O D U C T.
T H E L I G H T N I N G
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
T R I A N G L E I S A
W A R N I N G S I G N
ALERTING YOU OF
" D A N G E R O U S
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
D O N OT R E M OV E C OV E R
( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -
S E RV I C E A B L E PA R T S I N -
S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G
T O Q UA L I F I E D S E RV I C E
PERSONNEL.
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 LASERAPP ARAT
VARNING–
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
VARO!
AVATTAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA
OLET ALTTIINA 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.
Unpacking Your Unit
You should have the following:
•
one main unit
•
one set of earphones
• one user’s guide
Before you begin
CD Player
Power Supply
General Control
CD Player
1.
stop button - turns the unit
off / stops CD playback.
2.
EQ button - selects EQ modes.
3.
play/pause button - turns
on the unit, starts or pauses CD
playback.
4.
- skips / searches backward
track in CD mode; tunes down
frequency in radio mode.
5.
- skips / searches forward
track in CD mode; tunes up fre-
quency in radio mode.
6.
m / p
- selects playmodes, enters
program mode.
7.
RADIO
- turns on the unit/ enters
radio mode.
8.
fm preset
/
- selects radio
preset number.
9. DC jack - insert a 4.5V DC
adapter (not included) for indoor
use.
10.
Headphones jack - insert
headphones here.
11. Open switch - slide to the right
to open CD compartment door.
12. Volume buttons - Adjust the vol-
ume.
13. Lock switch - locks or unlocks the
buttons.
DBBS
Note
:
To prevent excessive bat-
tery consumption, the unit
switches off automatically in CD stop
mode after 30s if no key has been acti-
vated.
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 lan-
guages.
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 tempera-
tures.
• 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 conden-
sation problems.
• Do not touch the playing surface.
Make sure that you keep your set
away from water and high tempera-
tures.
• 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 immedi-
ately. Leaking batteries can cause
skin burns or other personal injury.
• This apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping and splashing.
• 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 compart-
ment 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.
Please respect the environ-
ment !
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
volume. 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 cau-
tion or temporarily discontinue use
in potentially 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 adapter
• 2 “AA” batteries
• 4.5V DC (through car DC adapter)
More Information
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Battery Power Supply
Two “AA” batteries are required to
power the CD player
AC/DC Outlet Power Supply
adapter (not provided)
You can power your CD player with an
AC/DC power adapter (4.5V DC, THOM-
SON adapter 5-4079B recommended).
AC/DC power adapter is purposed for
indoor use in dry rooms only. Remove
the jack from the device to use it with
the batteries.
Car (DC) Power Supply
adapter (not provided)
Plug a car (DC) power supply adapter
into the DC in 4.5V jack at the rear/side
of the CD player and then into the ciga-
rette lighter receptacle in your car.
Note
:
Power is fed to the unit
even when it is not func-
tioning. To cut the power supply off,
the AC/DC adapter must be unplugged.
Note
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