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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
temperatures.
• 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
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.
• 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.
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.
Please respect the
environment !
Before throwing any
batteries 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
caution 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)
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 complies 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.
The display
1. Random playback
2. Program mode
3. Preset mode
4. Repeat current track
5. Repeat all tracks
6. Intro playback
7. Low battery indicator
8. Keys locked
9. Stereo signal received
10. FM mode
11. Anti-shock indicator
12. Radio frequency unit
13. Elapsed time, radio
frequency
Listening to a Compact Disc
Slide the open switch to the
right to open the door. Insert a
disc and press lightly on the
center to lock the disc into
place. Close the door.
Playback
• Press to enter CD mode
and start playback.“- -” will
appear on the display
followed by the total number
of tracks and time of the CD.
CD begins playback shortly.
• If the disc compartment is
empty or the disc cannot be
read, diSC or Er will appear
on the display.
Anti-shock
The Anti-shock system prevents
sound interruptions 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 once to go back to
the beginning of the current
track. Press twice
consecutively to skip to the
previous track. Press and hold
to search backward within a
track.
• Press to skip to the next
track. Press and hold to
search forward within a track.
Pause
• During playback, press to
pause playback. The playback
time flashes when playback is
paused.
•To resume playback, press
again.
Stop and Power off
Press to stop playback.
Press again to turn the unit
off.
DBBS mode
Slide the DBBS switch to ON to
activate DBBS mode for extra
bass effect and OFF to
deactivate.
Playmode
You can play the entire CD or
one track, listen to the tracks in
random order and the
beginning 10 seconds of each
track.
In CD mode, press m repeatedly
to:
- replay the current track.
- replay all tracks.
* - play the beginning 10
seconds of each track.
* - play tracks randomly.
* press after selecting these
modes to start playback in the
selected manner.
Program
This function lets you listen to
the tracks you selected in the
order you want. You can
program up to 20 tracks.
1. In stop mode, press p to enter
program mode. and track
number show on the display.
2. The first unoccupied program
location will show on the
display, e.g. “01”.
3. Press or to select a
track into the program .
4. Press p to confirm your
selection.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select
more tracks.
6. Press to listen to your
programming.
Cancel Program
Program will be cancelled when
you change the disc or turn off
the unit.
Exit Program mode
To exit program mode, press .
Press p to enter program mode
again.
Listening to FM Radio
1. Press RADIO to select FM
radio.
2. Press or to tune
down or up the radio
frequency.
3. Press m to select bewteen FM
mono or stereo mode. ST
shows on the display if stereo
mode is selected.
Auto Search
In radio mode, press and hold
or for two seconds to
auto search down or up the FM
frequency. Searching will stop
when a station is found.
Setting Presets
Your player has 20 preset
stations for easy access to your
favorite FM radio stations.
You can save a radio frequency
as a preset station:
1. Press p.
2. You can change a preset
destination by pressing
or .
3. Press p again to confirm.
Using Presets
1. Press RADIO to select FM
radio.
2. Press 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 pressing or .
4. Press p again to confirm.
Lock
Slide the lock switch on the
main unit to the HOLD position
to lock the buttons on the
main unit to avoid accidental
activation of unwanted
functions.
Lock icon will show on the
display when the buttons are
locked.
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
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:
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
with FM stereo radio
Brand: RCA
Model: RP2810
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
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
A CCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD 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 USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 LASERAPPARAT
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.
LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
Unpacking Your Unit
You should have the following:
• one main unit
• one set of earphones
• one user’s guide
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, THOMSON 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 AC/DC in 4.5V
jack at the rear/side of the CD
player and then into the
cigarette lighter receptacle in
your car.
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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 languages.
RP2810
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.
User manual
Manual de usuario
Thomson Inc.
P. O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976
©2007 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) © Registered
Marca(s) © Registrada(s)
Marque(s) © Deposée(s)
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
Printed in China/Impreso en China
5642874A (EN/E)
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
1. Safety Information
6. CD Player
2. FCC Information
3. Before you begin
5. General controls
4. Power Supply
Note:
Power is fed to the unit
even when it is not
functioning. To cut the
power supply off, the AC/DC
adapter must be unplugged.
1. - Insert your headphones here.
2. Volume control - Adjusts the volume (“+” to increase and “-” to
decrease volume).
3. - Change the preset destination. Access the previous preset
station when in FM mode.
4. - Change the preset destination. Access the next preset
station when in FM mode.
5. p - Enters program mode.
6. m - Selects playmode.
7. open switch - Slide to open CD door.
8. DBBS switch - Activate and deactivate DBBS mode.
9. - Turns on the unit, starts or pauses CD playback.
10. - Turns the unit off/stops CD playback.
11. - Skips / searches backward a track in CD mode. Tunes down
frequency in radio mode.
12. - Skips / searches forward a track in CD mode. Tunes up
frequency in radio mode.
13. RADIO - Enters radio mode.
14. Lock switch - Locks or unlocks the buttons.
15. DC jack - Connect with a power adapter (not included) for
indoor use.
7. More Information
RADIO
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Note:
• Remember to slide the
lock switch to the ON
position to activate the
controls again.
•To prevent excessive
battery consumption, the
unit switches off
automatically in all modes
(except in playback and
pause mode) after 30s if
no key has been activated.
• If the lock switch is in the
Hold position when the
unit is off, pressing
will display the lock icon
on the display letting you
know that the lock switch
is in the Hold position.
U.S. Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
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.
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 product 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.
• 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:
Thomson Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927
• 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 setup 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 coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• 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 INC., ITS AGENTS OR
EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
THOMSON 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 DISCLAIMER
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 PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or 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.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty
information.
Some of the following information may not
apply to your particular product; however,
as with any electronic product, precautions
should be observed during handling and
use.
• Before using the product, please follow
and adhere to all warnings, safety and
operating instructions located on the
product and in the user book. Save all
instructions for future reference.
• Do not expose product to rain and do
not use near water; such as, sink, wet
basement, swimming pools, etc.
• Always leave sufficient space around the
product for ventilation. Do not place
product in or on a bed, rug, bookcase or
cabinet that may prevent air flow
through vent openings.
• Do not expose product to extreme
temperatures such as found near a hot
radiator or stove, or in a car parked in
the Summer sun.
• Connect power cord only to AC power
source as marked on the product.
• Some products employ a polarized AC
line plug (one blade is wider). This is a
safety feature. The plug will go in the
power outlet only one way. If the plug
doesn’t go into the outlet completely,
turn the plug over and put it in the
other way. If it still doesn’t fit, contact a
qualified electrician to change the
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
• Route power cord to prevent it from
being pinched, or walked on, or melted
by a hot stove or radiator.
•To clean cabinet, unplug AC power cord,
then use a soft cloth dampened only
with water.
• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes,
cigars, etc. on the product.
• Unplug AC power cord from outlet
during a lightning storm or when
product is left unused for a long period
of time to prevent damage due to
lightning or power line surges.
• Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids do not spill into the
product.
• Never add accessories that the product
has not been designed to accommodate.
• Use only the manufacturer’s approved
mounting instructions and hardware
when installing product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. This product does not contain
customer serviceable components.
• Damage Requiring Service–This product
should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has
been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the product; or
C. The product has been exposed to rain;
or
D. The product does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The product has been dropped, or the
cabinet damaged.
• When service or repairs are completed,
ask the service technician to perform the
safety check described in the service
manual and to confirm that replacement
parts have the same safety characteristics
as the original parts.
• Overloading - Do not overload the wall
outlets, extension cords or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
• IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON
BATTERIES, adhere to the following
precautions:
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte if
mixed with a different battery type, if
inserted incorrectly, or if all batteries are
not replaced at the same time.
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte or
explode if disposed of in fire or an
attempt is made to charge a battery not
intended to be recharged.
C. Discard leaky batteries immediately.
Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or
other personal injury.When discarding
batteries, be sure to dispose of them in
the proper manner, according to
provincial and local regulations.
AUDIO AND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS