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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
RCA
RD1021
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
Tested to Comply
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reasonable protection 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 instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. 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 encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
RD1071
RCA
RCA
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
RD1075
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif-
ferent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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 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, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifi-
cations not expressly approved by Thomson Inc. could
void the user’s authority to operate this product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) ener-
gy, 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 tele-
vision reception (which you can determine by unplug-
ging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
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.
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna
for the radio or television that is "receiving" the interfer-
ence).
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by those spe-
cially trained in appropriate servicing techniques.
For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to
the warranty included in this Guide.
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Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiv-
ing interference.
Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the
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unit and the equipment receiving interference are on dif-
ferent branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference,
please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/televi-
sion technician for additional suggestions. Also, the
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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Important Information
Important Information
Warning
Care of Memory Card (Not
Battery Precautions
• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts warn against extended
high-volume play.
• When storing the unit , be sure to
remove the batteries because they may
leak and damage the unit.
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Included)
• Do not touch the golden electrodes.
• 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.
• The armband is designed for carrying the player on upper arm only. DO NOT wear
the armband on other parts of the body such as the neck to avoid choking hazard or
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.
• 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.
• Dispose of batteries, according to fed-
eral, state and local regulations.
breathing difficulty..
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.
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).
Power supply
• Battery power: AAA (LR03) x 1.
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.
• The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.
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.
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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Table of Content
Before You Begin
2. Slide the ear hook behind the ear with the ear
pad on the front of the ear. Rotate the clip
phone so the ear pad fits closely with the ear.
FCC Information
Skip / Search (Scan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1. Unpacking the player and
accessories:
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Important Information
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Adjust volume Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Advanced Operation . . . . . . . . .8
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Play Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Programming Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Editing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
File Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .10
Limited Warranty
When you unpack your new player, be sure you
have removed all the accessories and informa-
tion papers. The items shown below are packed
with your player.
1. The Player
1. Unpacking the player and
accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2. Battery
3. Software CD
4. Headphones
2. How to use your clip phones . . . . .1
5. Connection Cable
6. Carry Case
3. Lock the clip phone in place by
pushing down on the top of the ear hook until it
locks.
3. What’s so special about this mp3
player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
WARNING: The armband is designed for carry-
ing the player on upper arm only. DO NOT wear
the armband on other parts of the body such as
the neck to avoid choking hazard or breathing
difficulty.
4. Insert batteries into the player . . .3
5. Inserting a Memory Card
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2. How to Use Your Clip
6. Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Phones (The e.clipz)
7. Connecting the Player to your
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The right ear clip phone is labeled R while the
left ear clip phone is labeled L.
4. For best sound quality, make sure the earpad
fits closely with your ear.
R
L
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
General Operation . . . . . . . . . .7
Playback / Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1. Pull the ear hook away from the ear pad
slightly. You will hear a click sound.
CLICK
CAUTION: DO NOT INSERT EAR HOOK INTO YOUR EAR.
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Before You Begin
Before you Begin
3. What’s so special about this mp3 player?
4. Insert battery into the
player
5. Inserting a MultiMedia
Card / SD Card (Optional)
This player is meant to play mp3 audio files encoded on a memory card or recorded in
the built-in flash memory.
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To do so, you need the use of a Windows computer with USB port , connection cable
(included) and a music management software (MusicMatch Jukebox).
A. To insert battery, open the
battery compartment door.
The player has built-in flash memory
(64MB for RD1021 / 128MB for RD1071 /
256MB for RD1075). To extend the play-
time, you can use the optional Memory
Card slot.
CDs
Optional:
MemoryCard
(not included)
Compression and transfer
Playback
A. Insert a Memory Card into the card
slot when the player is off as the
diagram shows:
Push the
compart-
ment door
MusicMatch
Jukebox
and/or
off
on
last
next
downward
stop
play
OPEN
and lift it
up
B. To remove card, push the Memory
Card to eject.
Connection cable
mp3 music
built-in flash
memory
Compressed music internet sites
B. Insert 1 “AAA”(LR03) battery with
polarities corresponding to indications
on the compartment.
C. Close the door of the battery
compartment.
Caution: Do not remove Memory
Card during playback or when
power is on. It may stop unit from
playing immediately.
Note: Refer to the power level indicator
on display for battery level.
Replace with new battery when the indi-
cator is empty.
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Before You Begin
General Controls
6. Using Headphones
7. Connecting the Player to
D S P
M O D E
your Computer
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Insert phone jack into PHONES at the top
of player for listening.
1. Lift the rubber cover on the player.
2. Insert the smaller end of the connection
cable into the socket tightly.
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5
7
D S P
M O D E
3. Insert the opposite end of the connect-
ing cable to the USB socket on the back of
the computer.
4. Press "PLAY" button and "USB
Connected" will be dis-
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played on the device.
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2
off2
1
3
4
on
OPEN
Note: Have a Blast- Just
Not in Your Eardrums. Make
sure you turn down the vol-
ume on the unit before you
put on headphones.
last
next
stop
play
1
Increase the volume to the
desired level only after
headphones 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.
5. MODE - Select among repeat all,
random , random repeat, program and
repeat program modes.
6. DSP - Select among DSP modes.
(Flat, Bass, Pop, Rock, Jazz)
7. PHONES - headphones jack.
8. HOLD - Slide to lock keys to avoid
accidental key activation.
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9. VOLUME - Adjust sound volume.
10. Hole for carrying strap.
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
Total number of track / Current
track number during playback
Elapsed time/remain
time of the track
Playback / Pause
Skip / Search (Scan)
• 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.
• Press Skip backward once to return to
previous track start. Press and hold for
quick backward scan of playing track.
P
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.
Battery level
indicator
• 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. )
Key locked
Playmode
Volume level bar
Memory card inserted
Adjust Volume Level
• Press VOL + or VOL - to adjust sound
volume. Refer to the volume bar on dis-
play for sound level.
P
P
Key Lock
Song information
DSP mode
To avoid accidental key activation, slide
the LOCK key to ON
position to lock
keys. Lock icon can be seen on dis-
play. Slide to OFF position to unlock keys.
P
Note: When the unit is in off mode and
the HOLD key is in ON position, pressing
PLAY key will cause display to show the
key lock icon for three seconds.
Encoded bitrate
USB connected
To scroll the display information, press and hold the MODE button.
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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-
puter, press PLAY to activate, then “USB
Connected” will be displayed on the
screen.
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. (If
you have program in your player, the pre-
programmed track number will be
shown.
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FLAT > BASS > POP > ROCK > JAZZ
During transfer, “USB Transfer ...” will
flash. When the transfer is complete, the
display will change to "USB Connected".
Do not unplug the USB cable when the
display is flashing.
2. Press MODE to select the pro-
grammed track you want to overwrite.
• During playback, press and hold DSP
will show song title, artist, format and
bit rate on display.
3. Press Skip backward or Skip for-
ward to select the new track you want
to store.
2. Press Skip backward or Skip for-
ward to select a track. Selected track
number will flash.
Play modes
NOTE:
• Press MODE repeatedly during play-
back to switch among the following
playback modes:
See Software Instruction Manual for
instructions to install USB driver , music
management software and to transfer
tracks to player and/or memory card.
4. Press MODE to confirm selection.
Note: The player will enter Intro Play
mode and play the beginning of each
track as you scroll through tracks for pro-
gramming.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to overwrite
additional programmed tracks.
Normal playback > Repeat All
Shuffle
Program
Normal playback
>
> Shuffle repeat
>
P
> Repeat program
>
P
Deleting Programmed Tracks
1. In stop mode, press and hold MODE
to enter program mode.
3. Press MODE to confirm selection.
Note: Program and Repeat program will
only appears if there are programmed
tracks.
4. Press MODE again to skip to the next
programming position.
2. Press MODE to select the pro-
grammed track to be deleted.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for further selections.
Maximum 20 selections can be made.
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.
6. Press STOP to exit programming mode
or unit returns to stop mode automatical-
ly after 30 seconds if there is no key acti-
vation.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete addi-
tional tracks from the program list.
See section on “Play Modes” to playback
programmed tracks.
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
U.S. Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
The player does not turn on when PLAY button pressed.
• Batteries may be inserted incorrectly.
• Batteries may be empty.
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
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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
Skipping tracks or bad sound quality?
the rental firm, whichever comes first.
• 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.
• 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.
Cannot perform playback?
• LOCK function may be activated.
• There may be no mp3 tracks in the card or internal memory.
• Memory Card may be damaged.
• Tracks may not be encoded at the supported bitrates or formats. Check the software
manual for details.
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:
USB display does not appear when connected to computer.
• Check connection between your unit and the computer. (Refer to Software
Instruction Manual)
Thomson Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927
• Check if USB drivers are properly installed (Refer to Software Instruction Manual)
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.
• 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.
Why is the CARD icon keep flashing on display?
• Check if the memory card inserted is in correct format.
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.
Under some rare circumstances, your unit might report less memory than is available
for storing music files. If this happens, format the device to recover all memory.
WARNING: Formatting the device will erase all contents stored. Backup any valuable
files before doing so.
• 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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U.S. Limited Warranty
Canadian Limited Warranty
Product Registration:
Thomson Multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect
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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
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to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty cover-
free of charge, including return transportation.
age.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking bat-
teries.
Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:
Limitation of Warranty:
1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,
• 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 REME-
DY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL 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 INDI-
ANA. 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.
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 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:
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Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:
Thomson Inc.
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you.
P.O. Box 0944
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state
to state.
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.
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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