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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)
55513100 (EN/F/E)
www.rca.com
www.rca.com/LatinAmerica
Printed In China / Impreso en China
RP2441/RP2442/RP2443/
RP2444/RP2445/RP2447/
LAD888U/LAD888WU/LAD898U
IMPORTADOR
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
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
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 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 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.
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: RP2441 / RP2442 / RP2443 / RP2444 /
RP2445 / RP2447
Electrical Consumption
Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
Power consumption: 6 Watts
IMPORTER
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
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICEC-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est
conforme à la norme du NMB-003 du
Canada
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.
ADVARSEL!
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBR
YDERE 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
APP
AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPP
ARA
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VARNING–
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
VARO!
AVATTAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUS OHITETT
AESSA
OLET AL
TTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE.
LASERSÄTEIL YLLE ÄLÄ KA TSO 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 requirements
In accordance with the rating plate
of the unit, this unit complies with
current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic
compatibility.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE
ESPXTREME
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1. control switch - To lock or unlock the
buttons.
2. DC jack. You can insert the adapter instead
of batteries for indoor use.
3. Line Out / Headphones Jack. Insert
your headphones here.
4. volume buttons. To adjust the volume.
5. bass boost - Selects bass boost options.
6. - Skip / search backward track
7. - Skip / search forward track
8. Play/Pause button - Press to play or
pause CD.
9. Stop button- Press to stop CD play.
10. (remote control only) - Plays and
ends CD playback.
11. - For random playback.
12. prog•display button. Enters program
mode, or changes playback display.
13. mode button. For repeat or introscan
function.
14. Display Panel. More information on Page 4.
15. open switch. Slide to open CD door.
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Not available for RP2445,
LAD888WU and LAD888U
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THE CD PLAYER
Table of Content
Safety Information / FCC Information
The CD Player
General Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
AC Outlet Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Car (DC) Power Supply Adaptor . . . . . .3
Battery Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Listening to Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Skip/Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Listening to a CD in Your Car . . . . . . . . . . .5
Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Repeating / Intro Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remain Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Edit Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Cancel Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Exit Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
More Information
Useful Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Notes on CD-R/RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Please Respect The Environment . . . . . . . .9
Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
U.S. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Canadian Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .12
General Control
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