AUDIO AND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
5. General controls
User manual Manual de usuario
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
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.
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3. | - Change the preset destination. Access the previous preset |
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4. | - Change the preset destination. Access the next preset |
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5. | p - Enters program mode. |
6. | m - Selects playmode. |
7. | open switch - Slide to open CD door. |
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:
RFC:
Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN
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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.
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7. More Information
U.S. Limited Warranty
1. Safety Information
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Clean the player with a soft cloth, or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.
Please respect the environment !
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
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.
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
ADVARSEL!
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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
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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. |
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 |
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• 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 |
to hear outside sounds, do |
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 |
2. FCC Information
13. Elapsed time, radio | again. |
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• Discard leaking batteries |
immediately. Leaking |
not turn up the volume so |
high that you are unable to |
not covered by the warranty. |
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight |
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:
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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
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.“-
•If the disc compartment is empty or the disc cannot be read, diSC or Er will appear on the display.
Anti-shock
The
After many successive impacts,
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 |
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3. | Press p again to confirm. |
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
•Do not affix any type of labels to either side (recordable or labeled side) of a
•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
•Playback capability for CD- RW discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the
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)
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 |
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
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Subchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
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:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
Cet appareil numérique de la class B est conforme à la norme du
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
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 
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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.
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.
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.
3. Before you begin
Unpacking Your Unit
You should have the following:
•one main unit
•one set of earphones
•one user’s guide
4. Power Supply
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).
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.
Note:
Power is fed to the unit
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.
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.
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.
even when it is not functioning. To cut the power supply off, the AC/DC adapter must be unplugged.
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”.
