
usermanual
RP2415
Thomson multimedia Inc.
10330 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290
©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
(EN/F/E)
www.rca.com
IMPORTADOR
COMERICALIZADORA THOMSON DE MEXICO
S.A. DE C.V.
MIGUEL DE CERVANTES SAAVEDRA NO.57
COL. GRANADA
MEXICO D.F. C.P. 11520
TELEFONO:52 54 53 73
R.F .C. CTM-980723 KS5
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FCC information
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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 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 properly, 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 interference are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced 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.
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR
Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
For Y our Recor ds
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.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOK PRIOR TO USING YOUR NEW PRODUCT
FOR THE FIRST TIME.
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 – Use of this product is for
your personal use only. Copying CDs or
downloading music files for sale or
other business is a violation of copyright law. It is also a violation of copyright law to download files without
the permission of the copyright owner.
Music management software - MusicMatchTMJukebox
Upon unpacking the unit, you should find
the music management software MusicMatch Jukebox enclosed. Insert the
software disc into your computer and click
on “MusicMatch User’s Guide” if you need
assistance on installation of the software
and creating MP3 discs for your enjoyment
with this unit.
What’ s so special about this audio CD / MP3 disc player?
Besides traditional audio CDs, this player is meant to play MP3 files encoded on a CDROM. Y ou can store up to 12 hours of music on a single disc (at 128kbps).
Creating MP3 CDs requires the use of a computer with a CD-R / CD-RW writer and a
music management software (MusicMatch Jukebox recommended).
To fully enjoy the functionalities of your MP3 CD player, we recommend you to record
your MP3 CD using folders and subfolders.
Compressed music
www.thomson-lyra.com, www.lyrazone.com
www.thomson-music.com, www.musicmatch.com,
www.emusic.com
~ 10 CDs
Compression and transfer
CD-R/ CD-RW
Recorder
~ 12 hours of music
Playback
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROWHEAD 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 USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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1. Display
2. DC IN - insert the transformer plug
here for indoor use or battery recharging.
3. PHONES LINE OUT - insert headphones or line out cord here.
4. VOLUME / SCROLL - to adjust sound
volume and scroll up / down menus.
5. MODE - to select playback mode for
repeat, shuffle and playlist functions.
6. DSP - to select enhanced sound
modes.
7. F . REW. - for backward track skip,
track quick scan and returning to previous menu.
8. PLAY / PAUSE - to play, or pause
playback and confirm menu selections.
9. F . FWD- for forward track skip, track
quick scan and entering into folders &
menus.
10. STOP - to stop playback and turn off
the unit.
11. PAGE- to skip to next menu page.
12. OPEN - slide rightward to open the
disc compartment.
13. CONTROLS HOLD - Slide rightward
to avoid accidental activation of buttons. Slide left for normal operation.
Front
Side
Back
Model Transformer Batteries
RP2415 120V,60Hz AA (LR6) x 4 (not included)
(Canada - included)
(U.S. - included)
Power Supply Requirements
You can power your CD player with an
AC/DC transformer. Refer to the table for
details on operating voltages for the transformer.
AC/DC transformer 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 operated.
Note : Power is fed to the unit even when
it is not functioning. To cut the power supply , the AC/DC transformer must be
unplugged.
Batteries Power Supply
Refer to the table for details on batteries
required to operate your unit. To insert
batteries, slide and then lift open the battery compartment door. Insert 4 AA(LR6)
batteries with polarities corresponding to
indications on the compartment.
Battery Level
Refer to the power level indicator on
display for battery level. Replace with
new batteries when the indicator is
empty.
Car (DC) Power Supply
Adaptor
Plug the car (DC) power supply adaptor
into the DC in 8V jack at the rear/side of
the CD player & then into the cigarette
lighter receptacle in your car.
Loading a Disc
1. Slide lid OPEN latch to the right to open
the disc compartment.
2. Insert a disc with label side up and press
lightly on the center so that it fits onto the
hub.
3. Close the disc compartment.
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PHONES
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DC IN 4.5V
LINE OUT
SCROLL
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PERSONAL MP3 / CD PLAYER