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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
Thomson Inc.
P. O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976
@2006 Thomson Inc.
Trademark(s) © Registered
Marca(s) © Registrada(s)
Marque(s) © Deposée(s)
RP5020
RP5025
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 euipo.
Printed in China/Impreso en China
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Contents
General controls-------------1
The display---------------------3
Display messages-----------4
Before you begin -----------5
Power supply------------------------5
Starting up the unit--------------5
Keys lock------------------------------5
Tones------------------------------------5
Setting the time-------------6
Year/Date/12/24/
General controls
Recording mode-----------------9
Setting Recording Mode---------9
AVR (Automatic
Voice Recording)--------------------9
Recording quality/
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Built-in
microphone
Recording
indicator
condition--------------------------10
Other functions----------------11
Intro Scan-----------------------------11
Play one/play all-------------------11
Erasing file / folder-----------12
Erasing Selected File------------12
Erasing all files in a folder---12
Time Setting--------------------------6
Basic Operation--------------7
Select folder-------------------------7
Select file-----------------------------7
ERASE
MENU
Advanced operation---------13
Speed-----------------------------------13
Insert-----------------------------------13
Append--------------------------------13
Cut---------------------------------------14
Format---------------------------------14
Troubleshotting tips---------15
Warranty--------------------------16
ERASE:
Erases file
Normal Playback------------------7
VOL UP:
Volume up
Bookmark-----------------------8
Creating a bookmark------------8
Skipping to a bookmark-------8
VOL
Deleting a bookmark-----------8
VOL DOWN:
Volume down
MENU: Folder, record
condition, record
quality, AVR on/off,
play condition, beep
tone, set year/day/12/
24/time, format,
key lock on/off
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General controls
The display
EN
EN
Folder
(A/B/C/D)
REC: starts / pauses
recording.
Battery level
indicator
File
selected
STOP: stops playback/
recording. Turns off the
unit.
External
microphone
jack
Key
Lock
PLAY: turns the unit on.
Starts/ pauses playback.
Time/ Date/
recorded time
A
B
C
D
Connects
headphones
MM
DD
Total
AM
PM
FORWARD: skips and
searches forward.
Selects/Browses under
menu mode.
AM/
PM
Number of
files in a
folder
DICT
FAST
ONE
ALL
CONF
AVR
SLOW
Bookmark
REMAIN SP HQ
REVERSE: skips and
searches backward.
Selects/Browses under
menu mode.
Play/
Record
Recording
Conditions
Total Remaining
Time for recording
Automatic
Voice
Recording
Playback mode:
Play one
Play all
Recording
Qualities
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Display messages
Before you begin
Starting up the unit
Select all (Introductory Play back & Erasing All Files)
Power supply
ALL
EN
EN
Press PLAY to turn on the unit to start
This unit can be operated by 2 “AAA”
batteries.
Appendix (Adding Appendix)
Cut End (Cutting)
APPEND
CUT-E
CUT-S
DELETE
FULL
playback or recording.
Cut Start (Cutting)
Installing Batteries
(not included)
Keys lock
Delete (Erasing Selected File)
Memory full
This feature avoids accidental key
activation during recording or
playback.
1. Slide the battery compartment door
to the bottom and lift up the door
to open.
2. Insert 2 “AAA” batteries with
polarities matching indications.
3. Replace the battery compartment
door.
Month / day entry mode.
12 hour time display mode.
Time entry mode
MM/DD
12 HOUR
TIME
1. Press and hold MENU button for 3
seconds, LOCKED will be shown on
display. (LOCK icon
will lit) s
Insertion (Inserting New Segments)
Introduction (Introductory Playback)
Off (Automatic Voice Recording)
On (Automatic Voice Recording)
Sensitivity Level (AVR)
2. Press and hold MENU button for 3
seconds again to unlock keys.
INSERT
INTRO
OFF
ON
SEN 07
TONE
NO TONE
VOL 15
YEAR
Tones
Refer to the battery level
indicator on display for
batteries level. Replace
with new batteries when
the indicator is empty.
You can activate this feature so that
beep sound can be heard whenever you
press on any button except during
playback and recording.
Beeping sound on(Setting Beep Sound)
No beeping sound (Setting Beep Sound)
Volume (Setting Volume)
Year (Setting Year)
1. Press MENU button
repeatedly until TONE
shows on display.
2. Press REVERSE or
FORWARD to set
beep sound ON/ OFF.
3. Press MENU to
confirm selection.
Auto power shut
down
The unit will be automatically turned
off if left idle for 3 minutes.
Key locked
LOCKED
FORMAT
SPEED
WAIT...
Format the memory
Speed of playback
Using headphones
and external micro-
phone
Unit is busy
•
When headphones are connected,
sound output from speaker will be
muted.
•
When external microphone is
connected, no record can be made
from built-in microphone.
* ( )- You can find the mentioned displays as you set/ operate them.
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Setting the time
Basic operation
Select folder
Select file
the number, press MENU to
confirm.
EN
EN
Year/Date/12/24/Time
Setting
You can select a specific folder (A/B/C/
D) for browsing. Default is folder A.
You can select a specific file for playback.
5. Once the month is entered, the
digits in the day will blink(while the
digits in the month field stop
blinking). Press REVERSE or
FORWARD to increase/decrease the
number, press MENU to confirm.
6. Once the date is
1. Press MENU in stop
mode.
2. The folder you are
browsing lights on the
display.
3. Press REVERSE or
FORWARD to select a
file. The total number of files and the file
number of the specific file you are going
to playback lights on the display.
4. Press PLAY to playback the desired file.
A
1. Press MENU in
stop mode.
2. Folder A, B, C or D
icon will blink on
display.
3. Press REVERSE or
FORWARD to select
a folder.
A
With this function, you can always
read on the display the recording date
and time of your recorded messages.
Follow the steps below for time
setting.
AM
DICT
ONE
REMAIN SP
entered, you can
B
AM
choose between 12/
24 hour clock display
by pressing
REVERSE /
FORWARD, then
press MENU to confirm.
7. Once the time
format is entered,
the digits in the
hour field will blink
(default setting is 12
(12 hour mode) & 0
(24 hour mode).
Press REVERSE or FORWARD to
increase/decrease the number, press
MENU to confirm.
8. Once the hour field is entered, the
digits in the minute field will blink.
Press REVERSE or FORWARD to
increase/decrease the number, press
MENU to confirm.
You can still use this unit for normal
recording without setting the time.
However, no correct recording date
and time can be referred for your
recorded messages.
4. Press STOP to exit
to stop mode in the
desired folder.
Note:
Normal Playback
1. Turn on the unit.
2. Press MENU repeatedly to enter
Time setting mode.
3. When “YEAR”
flashes, the digits
of the year blinks
(default is 2006).
You can record up to 99
files in one folder, not
exceeding 396 files in
total. When the maximum
limit is reached, “FULL” will
show on the display.
1. In Stop mode, select a folder (A/B/C/D).
2. Select file by pressing REVERSE or
FORWARD.
AM
3. Press PLAY to start playback.
4. Press PLAY to pause playback, press
again to resume.
5. You can press VOL UP (+) or VOL
DOWN (-) to adjust listening volume.
6. Press and hold REVERSE or FORWARD
to make quick search within a file.
7. Press REVERSE or FORWARD once to
skip one file forward or backward.
8. Press STOP to stop playback.
Press REVERSE or
FORWARD to
increase/decrease
MM
DD
the number, press
MENU to confirm.
4. Once the year is
entered , the digits
in the month field
will blink (default is 1). Press
REVERSE or FORWARD to increase/
decrease
Tip:
Press STOP to exit to Stop
mode.
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Bookmark
Recording mode
1. Select destination folder (1-9).
2. Press MENU four times.
Creating a bookmark
Deleting a bookmark
Setting Recording
Mode
EN
EN
This feature allows you to create an
interception point in the recorded
message for quick reference.
1. Select folder (A/B/C/D)
3. Press REVERSE or FORWARD to
toggle between AVR on and AVR off.
4. Press STOP to exit to STOP mode.
5. Press RECORD to enter AVR mode.
6. During AVR on
2. Select file.
3. Press ERASE once and DELETE will
blink on the screen.
4. Press and hold PLAY for 3 seconds to
confirm deleting. (or press STOP to
cancel erasing file)
You can select between two recording
modes - manual recording and AVR
(automatic voice recording).
1. During playback, press REC once to
set a bookmark, the bookmark icon
flashes on the display.
2. You can create multiple bookmarks
until the memory is full.
A
recording, adjust the
1. Manual Recording
AM
sensitivity of the
microphone by pressing
VOL UP and VOL
DOWN, SEN with
sensitivity value shows
on display (e.g. increase sensitivity
value when recording source is far
from the unit or the recording
envionment is quiet.).
7. Start dictation. Recording starts
automatically.
8. Press STOP to end AVR recording.
9. Repeat step 2 and select AVR OFF
for de-selection.
1. In STOP mode,
select folder (A/B/C/
D).
DICT
AVR
SP
Tip:
2. Press RECORD to
If the file have multiple
bookmarks, steps 1-4 will
delete ALL bookmarks.
start recording.
AVR
Tip:
(recording time will
be displayed once you
press RECORD)
When the memory is full,
“FULL” will show on the
display.
3. To pause recording,
you can press
AVR
RECORD once, press
again to resume
recording.
Skipping to a
bookmark
4. To stop recording, press STOP.
You can skip to a bookmark anytime
during playbcak.
Tip:
Tip:
The first syllable or two
To view the remaining time
and other recording
information, you may press PLAY
during recording.
may be lost when you start
recording because this
1. During playback, press FORWARD
to go to the bookmark (if available).
2. Press FORWARD again to go to the
next bookmark.
‘sound’ is used to turn on the AVR
feature. It is a good pratice to
make some ‘sounds’ or say a short
word to activate the AVR before
you begin actual dictation.
2. AVR (Automatic
Voice Recording)
This feature allows the unit to sense
sound and to record only when you
are speaking into the microphone.
When dictation stops for about 3
seconds, recording will stop and then
start again automatically when you
resume dictation.
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Other functions
Recording quality / condition
Play one / play all
Setting Recording
Quality
IntroScan
Setting Recording
Condition
EN
EN
You can choose to play a specific file or
all files in a folder.
This feature allows playback of the
beginning 3 seconds of each file in a
folder.
You can select between two recording
qualities. Default is SP.
You can select between two recording
conditions. Default is DICT.
1. In STOP mode, press MENU button
repeatedly until ONE appears on display.
2. Press REVERSE or FORWARD to
toggle between ONE and ALL.
A
1. Select folder (A/B/C/
D)and file.
Definition
• SP (Standard Play) -
Definition
MM
DD
AM
• CONF (Conference) - in a more open
area and recording source is far from
the unit.
• DICT (Dictation) - in a more enclosed
area and recording source is close to
the unit.
2. Press REVERSE or
FORWARD until ALL
shows on display
3. Press PLAY to start
introductory playback,
INTRO shows on
display.
4. Press PLAY to start
playing desired file.
5. Press STOP to exit Intro Scan sooner.
DICT
ONE
Model RP5020 allows about 760 mins
recording while model RP5025 allows
about 1520 mins recording.
• HQ (High Quality) -
Model RP5020 allows about 530 mins
recording while model RP5025 allows
about 1060 mins recording.
SP
A
MM
DD
ONE
SP
1. Press MENU two
times until DICT or
CONF show on display.
2. Select recording
condition by pressing
REVERSE or FORWARD.
3. Confirm selection by
pressing MENU button.
(You may press STOP to
exit from further
1. Press MENU button
three times, (SP or HQ
show on display.)
2. Toggle between SP
and HQ by pressing
REVERSE or
DICT
SP
FORWARD.
3. Confirm selection by
CONF
pressing MENU or
selection.)
HQ
STOP button.
Tip:
For conferences, to obtain
optimum recording quality, place
the recorder with the microphone
freely exposed to the sound source as close
as convenient. A built-in automatic recording
level control will set the optimum record
level during manual recording. Avoid
recording near unwanted noise sources, such
as air conditioners or fans.
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Erasing file / folder
Advanced operation
Erasing selected file
Erasing all files in a
Insert
CAUTION
EN
EN
You can delete a file by the following
steps:
You can insert new segments into a file
without erasing previously recorded
content.
• The edit function does not operate
when battery power is too low.
folder
You can delete all files in a specific
folder by the following steps:
• After editing a message, “WAIT” will
be displayed. Do not power off the
device until “WAIT” disappears.
1. Select folder (A/B/C/D)
2. Select file.
A
1. Select folder.
2. Select file for inserting
new segment.
3. Start playback.
4. Press MENU twice to
start recording new
segment, “INSERT” will be shown on
display. Press RECORD within three
seconds.
5. Press STOP to stop recording.
6. “WAIT” will show on the display.
7. After the memory rearrangement
completed, the unit will go to STOP
mode.
1. Turn on the unit.
AM
3. Press ERASE once and DELETE will
blink on the screen.
4. Press and hold ERASE for 3 seconds
to confirm deleting. (or press STOP to
cancel erasing file)
2. Select a folder (A/B/C/D).
3. In Stop mode, press FORWARD
continuously until “ALL” appears on
the display.
4. Press ERASE and “DELETE” will
blink on the display.
5. Press and hold ERASE for about 3
seconds, all files in the selected folder
will be erased completely (or press
STOP to cancel erasing all files).
ONE
Speed
SP
You can adjust the playback speed
.
1. Select folder.
2. Select file for
adding appendix.
3. Start playback.
4. Press PLAY to start
playback.
5. During playback,
press MENU once,
FAST
Tip:
File numbers that come
after erased one will be
moved forward by one
automatically.
SLOW
“SPEED” will be
shown on display.
6. Press REVERSE or
FORWARD to toggle between FAST
and SLOW.
7. Press PLAY to confirm and exit.
Append
You can add appendix (e.g. reminder,
supplementary information) to the
end of the file.
1. Select folder.
A
2. Select file for adding
AM
appendix.
ONE
3. Start playback.
SP
4. Press PLAY to start
playback.
5. During playback, press MENU three
times, “APPEND” will be shown on
display.
6. Press RECORD within 3 seconds to
start recording appendix.
7. Press STOP to stop recording.
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Advanced operation
Troubleshooting tips
Cut
Format (Caution! All data
EN
EN
Unit doesn’t turn on
Cannot activate the unit after
pressing on keys
• There may be software problems.
Remove the batteries to reset the unit.
You can erase unwanted parts from
your recording.
• Check that batteries are properly
inserted and not exhausted.
• Make sure battery compartment door
is properly closed.
• Make sure LOCK function is not
activated.
inside the memory will be
erased)
You can format the internal memory
when needed. (e.g. compatability
problem, etc.)
1. Select folder.
2. Select file.
A
AM
Recordable time becomes shorter
• You may have set the recording
quality to ‘High Quality’, refer to
section ‘Setting Recording Quality’.
3. Start playback of
the file with the
unwanted part.
4. Press ERASE to
mark the start of
the unwanted part,
“CUT-S” shows on
display.
5. Press ERASE to
mark the endof the unwanted part,
“CUT-E” shows on display.
6. Press ERASE again to confirm
cutting (or press STOP to cancel)
7. “WAIT” will show on the display.
8. After the memory rearrangement
completed, the unit will go to STOP
mode.
The procedures are as follow:
SP
1. Turn on the unit.
Display keeps flashing when unit is
off
• You may not have set the time. Refer
to section on Time Setting.
A
MM
DD
2. Press ERASE, “DELETE”
A
will flash on the display.
AM
Cannot perform playback
• Make sure you have selected folder
with recorded messages.
• Make sure LOCK function is not
activated.
DICT
ONE
3. Press and hold REC for
3 seconds, “FORMAT” will
flash on the display.
SP
SP
Cannot record
• Make sure LOCK function is not
activated.
• Make sure memory is not full.
• You have recorded 99 files in one
folder. Try record in a new folder.
• If you select external memory, please
ensure that an external memory card is
properly inserted.
4. Press and hold ERASE,
“WAIT” will show on the
display, formatting is in
process.
A
MM
DD
DICT
ONE
Cannot erase recorded file(s)
• Make sure you follow each step
under section “Erasing Selected File”
carefully.
SP
6. After the formatting is
completed, the remain
time of the selected
memory will show on the display.
Cannot stop recording when AVR
ON
Cannot show recording date and
time during playback
• You may have not set the date and
time before recording. Refer to section
‘Time Setting’.
• If AVR ON sensitivity is too high (e.g.
8 - 10), recording may not be stopped
in noisy environment.
Tip:
Cutting, inserting new
segments and adding
Cannot keep the saved setting
• If the batteries are removed, saved
settings may be removed.
appendix will only update
the recorded time length, without
changing recording time and date.
No sound from speaker during
playback
• Make sure volume is not set to 0.
• Headphones should not be
connected.
Cannot edit
• Make sure LOCK function is not
activated.
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U.S. limited warranty
U.S. limited warranty
Limitation of Warranty:
What your warranty covers:
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• 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.
• 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 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.
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.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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 set-up 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.
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Canadian limited warranty
Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect
becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced
free of charge, including return transportation.
EN
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking
batteries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:
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.
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 warranties
and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary
to comply therewith.
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:
Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is
needed during the warranty period.
PURCHASE DATE
NAME OF STORE
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