RCA MP3 Player RD1020 User Guide

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Important Information  
FCC Information  
RCA  
RD1020  
FCC Information  
Warning  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts warn against extended  
high-volume play.  
Tested to Comply  
With FCC Standards  
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comply with limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-  
its are designed to provide reasonable protec-  
tion against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses and  
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the  
instruction, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning  
the equipment off and on, the user is encour-  
aged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.  
You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially haz-  
ardous situations.  
Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t  
turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you.  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
RCA  
RD1070  
Tested to Comply  
With FCC Standards  
Caution While Driving: Use of headphones while operating an automo-  
bile or moving vehicle is not recommended and is unlawful in some states  
and areas. Be careful and attentive on the road. Stop operation of the  
unit if you find it disruptive or distracting while driving.  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
For Your Records  
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n 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.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equip-  
ment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-  
cuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Precautions for the Unit  
• Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm  
place; condensation problem may result.  
• Avoid shock to the unit especially during recording. Recorded data may be damaged.  
• Do not store the unit near fire, places with high temperature or in direct sunlight.  
• Do not operate or store unit in places with frequent static electricity or electrical  
noise (e.g. speaker, TV set).  
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.  
• The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
Service Information  
This product should be serviced only by those  
specially trained in appropriate servicing tech-  
niques. For instructions on how to obtain service,  
Note: Modifications not authorized by the man-  
ufacturer may void users authority to operate  
this device.  
refer to the warranty included in this Guide.  
Warning: Use of this product is for your personal use only. Copying CDs  
or downloading music files for sale or other business purposes is a viola-  
tion of copyright law. It is also a violation of copyright law to download  
files without permission of the copyright owner.  
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  
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Table of Content  
Important Information  
Skip / Search (Scan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Adjust volume Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Advanced Operation . . . . . . . . .7  
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Play Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Programming Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Editing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
File Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .9  
Limited Warranty  
FCC Information  
Care of Memory Card (Not  
Battery Precautions  
• When storing the unit , be sure to  
remove the batteries because they may  
leak and damage the unit.  
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Included)  
Important Information  
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
• Do not touch the golden electrodes.  
Use a soft dry cloth to clean any dirt.  
• Do not bend Memory Cards.  
• Do not operate or store  
MultiMediaCards in places with frequent  
static electricity or electrical noise (e.g.  
speaker, TV set). Recorded data may be  
damaged.  
• It is normal for Memory Card to get  
warm after being used for a long time.  
• Always put it in storage case after  
removing from the unit.  
• Do not store Memory Card near fire,  
places with high temperature/ humidity  
or in direct sunlight.  
• Batteries may leak electrolyte if insert-  
ed incorrectly, if disposed of in fire, or if  
an attempt is made to charge a battery  
not intended to be recharged.  
• Never mix new batteries with old ones.  
Do not mix battery types.  
• Discard leaky batteries immediately.  
Leaking batteries may cause skin burns  
or other personal injury.  
• Do not charge batteries which are not  
intended to be recharged.  
1. Unpacking the player and  
accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
2. What’s so special about this MP3  
player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
3. Insert batteries into the player . . .2  
4. Inserting a Memory Card  
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
• Dispose of batteries, according to fed-  
eral, state and local regulations.  
5. Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
6. Connecting the Player to your  
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Power supply  
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
General Operation . . . . . . . . . .6  
Playback / Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
• Battery power: AAA (LR03) x 2.  
The descriptions and characteristics given in this docu-  
ment are given as a general indication and not as a guar-  
antee. 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 product and opera-  
tional details should any discrepancies arise in other lan-  
guages  
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Before You Begin  
Before you Begin  
1. Unpack the player and accessories  
3. Insert batteries into the  
player  
4. Inserting a MultiMedia  
Card / SD Card (Optional)  
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When you unpack your new player, be sure you have removed all the accessories and  
information papers. The items shown below are packed with your player.  
A. To insert batteries, open the  
battery compartment door.  
The player has built-in flash memory  
(64MB for RD1020 / 128MB for RD1070).  
To extend the playtime, you can use the  
optional Memory Card slot.  
1. The Player  
2. Batteries  
3. Software CD  
4. Headphones  
5. Connection Cable  
6. Carry Case  
A. Insert a Memory Card into the card  
slot when the player is off as the  
diagram shows:  
Push the  
compart-  
ment door  
downward  
and lift it up  
B. To remove card, push the Memory  
Card to eject.  
2. What’s so special about this MP3 player?  
This player is meant to play MP3 audio files encoded on a memory card or recorded in  
the built-in flash memory.  
To do so, you need the use of a Windows computer with USB port , connection cable  
(included) and a music management software (MusicMatch Jukebox).  
B. Insert 2 “AAA”(LR03) batteries with  
polarities corresponding to indications  
on the compartment.  
C. Close the door to the battery  
compartment  
CDs  
Optional:  
MemoryCard  
(not included)  
Compression and transfer  
Playback  
Note: Refer to the power level indicator  
on display for battery level.  
Replace with new batteries when the  
indicator is empty.  
MusicMatch  
Jukebox  
and/or  
Connection cable  
MP3 music  
built-in flash  
memory  
Caution: Do not remove Memory  
Card during playback or when  
power is on. It may stop unit from  
playing immediately.  
Compressed music internet sites  
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Before You Begin  
General Controls  
5. Using Headphones  
6. Connecting the Player to  
your Computer  
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Insert phone jack into PHONES on the side  
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of player for listening.  
1. Lift the rubber cover on the player.  
PHONES  
2. Insert the smaller end of the connection  
cable into the socket tightly.  
3. Insert the opposite end of the connect-  
ing cable to the  
USB socket on the  
back of the com-  
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puter.  
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Note: 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  
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only after head-  
phones are in  
place.  
1. PLAY - Turn unit on, start playback  
and pause.  
2. STOP - Stop playback and turn unit  
off .  
3. Skip backward- Skip back to last  
track. Press and hold to search back-  
ward within the same track.  
4. Skip forward - Skip to next track.  
Press and hold to search forward with-  
in saved tracks.  
6. VOLUME - Adjust sound volume.  
7. PHONES - headphones jack.  
8. MEMORY CARD - Slot for inserting  
external memory card. (MMC / SD)  
9. DSP - Select among DSP modes.  
(Flat, Bass,Pop, Rock,Jazz)  
10. LOCK - To lock keys to avoid  
accidental key activation.  
11. USB - Connects USB cable.  
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5. MODE - Select among repeat all,  
random , random repeat, program and  
repeat program modes. (For more on  
programming mode, please refer to  
page 7)  
Note: Refer to the Software  
Instruction manual for procedures in  
setting up USB drivers and  
transferring files to the player.  
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Display  
General Operation  
Playback / Pause  
Skip / Search (Scan)  
Total number of track / Current  
track number during playback  
• Press PLAY to turn the unit on.  
Playback then starts automatically from  
the first track.  
• In stop mode, press Skip backward or  
Skip forward to select desired tracks.  
• During playback, press Skip forward  
once to skip to next track starting. Press  
and hold for quick forward scan of play-  
ing track.  
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• In stop mode, press PLAY to start play-  
back of selected track. Current track  
number, elapsed playback time and  
encoded bit rate show on display.  
• Press PLAY during playback to pause  
playing and press PLAY again to resume  
playback.  
Key locked  
Memory card  
inserted  
• Press Skip backward once to return to  
previous track start. Press and hold for  
quick backward scan of playing track.  
Note: If the elapsed time of the playing  
track is less than 0:04, pressing Skip  
backward once will return to previous  
track.  
If the elapsed time of the playing track  
is greater than 0:04, pressing Skip  
backward once will return to the begin-  
ning of the current track.  
Stop Playback  
• During playback, press STOP to stop  
playback with total number of tracks  
shown on display.  
Play modes  
• Press STOP again to turn unit off. (The  
unit will also turn itself off automatically  
after about 1 minute if there is no key  
activation. )  
DSP modes  
Encoded bit rate  
Adjust Volume Level  
• Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust sound  
volume. Refer to the volume bar on dis-  
play for sound level.  
Battery level  
indicator  
Key Lock  
To avoid accidental key activation, slide  
the LOCK key to ON position to lock  
Volume level bar  
Connection cable  
connected  
keys. Lock icon  
can be seen on dis-  
play. Slide to OFF position to unlock keys.  
Individual track time / Elapsed time during playback  
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General Operation  
Advanced Operation  
Editing program  
Overwriting Programmed Tracks  
1. In stop mode, press and hold MODE  
to enter program mode.  
DSP  
Programming Tracks  
File Download  
• Press repeatedly to select among the  
DSP modes:  
When the unit is connected to the com-  
1. Press and hold MODE for 2 seconds in  
stop mode to enter program mode. You  
will see ‘P’ icon lit representing program  
mode, flashing ‘ - -’ for track selection  
and ‘P01’ for program list position.  
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puter,  
will be displayed on the  
FLAT > BASS > POP > ROCK > JAZZ  
screen.  
During transfer, the icon will flash.  
When the transfer is complete, the icon  
will remain lit. Do not unplug the USB  
cable when the icon is flashing.  
2. Press MODE to select the pro-  
grammed track you want to overwrite.  
Play modes  
2. Press Skip backward or Skip for-  
ward to select a track. Selected track  
number will flash.  
• Press MODE repeatedly during play-  
back to switch among the following  
playback modes:  
3. Press Skip backward or Skip for-  
ward to select the new track you want  
to store.  
NOTE:  
Normal playback > Repeat All >  
Random > Random repeat > Program  
> Repeat program > Normal play-  
back  
See Software Instruction Manual for  
instructions to install USB driver , music  
management software and to transfer  
tracks to player and/or memory card.  
Note: The player will enter Intro Play  
mode and play the beginning of each  
track as you scroll through tracks for  
programming .  
4. Press MODE to confirm selection.  
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to overwrite  
additional programmed tracks.  
3. Press MODE to confirm selection.  
Note: Program  
gram will only appears if there are  
programmed tracks.  
and Repeat pro-  
Deleting Programmed Tracks  
1. In stop mode, press and hold MODE  
to enter program mode.  
4. Press MODE again to skip to the next  
programming position.  
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for further selections.  
Maximum 20 selections can be made.  
2. Press MODE to select the pro-  
grammed track to be deleted.  
6. Press STOP to exit programming  
mode or unit returns to stop mode auto-  
matically after 30 seconds if there is no  
key activation.  
3. Press and hold DSP for about 3 sec-  
onds to delete unwanted track from  
your program list, ‘ - - ‘ will show on dis-  
play to indicate successful deletion.  
See section on “Play Modes” to playback  
programmed tracks.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete addi-  
tional tracks from the program list.  
5. To cancel editing program, press  
STOP once , or unit will return to stop  
mode automatically after 30 seconds if  
there is no key activation.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
US Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
The player does not turn on when PLAY button pressed.  
• Batteries may be inserted incorrectly.  
Defects in materials or workmanship.  
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• Batteries may be empty.  
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.  
Skipping tracks or bad sound quality?  
• Repeat, random or program function may be activated.  
• There may be strong magnetic fields (e.g. too close to TV) near the unit.  
• Low Battery level. Replace with new ones.  
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.  
Cannot perform playback?  
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.  
LOCK function may be activated.  
• There may be no MP3 tracks in the card or internal memory.  
• Memory Card may be damaged.  
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.  
Cannot play tracks on the player?  
• Track encoded bit rate may not be between 32 to 192 kbps for MP3 or between  
64kbps to 128kbps for Windows Media Audio.  
Note: For better result, we recommend a constant encoded bit rate from 32 to  
320kbps for MP3 and 48kbps to 128kbps for Windows Media audio.  
Nevertheless, your unit may play tracks encoded in variable bit rate (VBR).  
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 multimedia Inc.  
Product Exchange Center  
11721 B Alameda Avenue  
Socorro, Texas 79927  
USB display does not appear when connected to computer.  
• Check connection between your unit and the computer. (Refer to Software  
Instruction Manual)  
Insure your shipment for of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss  
en route to Thomson.  
• Check if USB drivers are properly installed (Refer to Software Instruction Manual)  
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.  
The player does not respond to key operations?  
• Turn the player off by removing the batteries. Reinsert the batteries properly and  
turn the player on again to resume normal operations.  
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 set-up service adjustments.  
Batteries.  
Why is the CARD icon keep flashing on display?  
• Check if the memory card inserted is in correct format.  
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.  
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US Limited Warranty  
Canadian Limited Warranty  
Product Registration:  
Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect  
Please complete and mail the Product registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier  
becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced  
to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty cover-  
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free of charge, including return transportation.  
age.  
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking bat-  
teries.  
Limitation of Warranty:  
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:  
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 MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR  
EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WAR-  
RANTY.  
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,  
OR  
2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the  
original carton (or equivalent).  
— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:  
Thomson multimedia Ltd.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REME-  
DY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA 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 DIS-  
CLAIMER 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 PROD-  
UCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
6200 Edwards Blvd.,  
Mississauga, Ontario,  
L5T 2V7  
Canada  
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction  
from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation,  
and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory war-  
ranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent  
necessary to comply therewith.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:  
Thomson multimedia Ltd.  
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  
P.O. Box 0944  
apply to you.  
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state  
to state.  
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is  
needed during the warranty period.  
If you purchased your product outside the USA:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
PURCHASE DATE  
NAME OF STORE  
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