Page 2 - FCC Information
EN The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. Inorder to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modificationwithout prior notice. The English version serves as the final ...
Page 3 - Safety Information
EN P roduct Registration Please fill out the product registration card andreturn it immediately. Returning this cardallows us to contact you if needed. For Your Records Keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase toobtain warranty parts and service.In the event that service should be required,you ...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Some of the following information maynot apply to your particular product;however, as with any electronic product,precautions should be observed duringhandling and use.• Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • H...
Page 6 - End User License Agreement
EN End User License Agreement IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End UserLicense Agreement ("Agreement") is alegal agreement between you andThomson Inc. ("Thomson") for the RCAAudio Device application/driver softwareprogram and associated documentation, ifany ("Program"). ACKNOWL...
Page 10 - Table of Contents
EN 1 Table of Contents FCC InformationSafety InformationEnd User License AgreementTable of Contents . . . . . . . . . . .1Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . .2 Unpacking your unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .2What’s so special about this mp3 player? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Computer sy...
Page 11 - Before You Begin; Unpacking your unit
EN 2 Before You Begin Unpacking your unit When you unpack your new player, besure you have removed all the accessoriesand documentation. The items belowshould have been packed in the box withyour player.• Digital Audio Player • Music Management CD• Earphones • USB extension cable • Line-in cable (TC...
Page 12 - Precautions for the Unit
EN 3 Before You Begin Precautions for the Unit • Do not use the unit immediately aftertransportation from a cold place to awarm place; condensation problemmay result. • Avoid shock to the unit.• Do not store the unit near fire, places with high temperature or in directsunlight. • Do not operate or s...
Page 13 - Caution
EN 4 Before You Begin Important BatteryInformation • Charge the unit for at least 2 hoursbefore first use.• Charge the unit for at least 2 hours afterputting away the unit for a long time.• The battery used in this device maypresent a risk of fire or chemical burn ifmistreated. Do not separately rec...
Page 14 - Connecting to Computer; Charging the Battery
EN 5 Connecting to Computer Charging the Battery The player’s battery can only be chargedthrough the USB port of a computer.1. Slide the USB connector upward as shown below. 2. Insert the USB connector of the player into the USB port on the computertightly (use an optional USB extensioncable if nece...
Page 15 - General Controls
EN 6 General Controls 1. MIC - Microphone. 2. USB connector.3. + - Increases volume; moves upward in menu navigation. 4. – - Decreases volume; moves downward in menu navigation. 5. - Skip and search backward a file; goes back a menu level in menunavigation; selects radio frequency andpreset stations...
Page 16 - Quick Start; How Files are Organized?
EN 7 Quick Start How Files are Organized? The files transferred to the player will besorted automatically so that you caneasily find and play them. They aresorted as below:• Music • Audiobooks • Radio Recs • Voice / Line-in Recs (Voice Recs forTC1500, TC1501, TC1502) • My Selections Note: Radio Recs...
Page 17 - Skipping Files
EN 8 Quick Start Playing / Pausing • Press to begin playback. • Press once to pause playback, press again to resume playback. During playback, file duration, elapsedplayback time, file information show onthe display. Skipping Files •. To skip to the next file, press and release . • To go to the prev...
Page 18 - mp3 and WMA Playback; Basic Playback
EN 9 mp3 and WMA Playback Basic Playback Refer to “Quick Start”. Random Playback While the display shows the navigationscreen for file selection, press M to access the player’s menu. (If the display showsthe playback screen, press M twice to access the player’s menu.) Press – to select “Shuffle”. Pr...
Page 19 - Radio
EN Basic Operations Refer to "Quick Start" for basicoperations. Manual and Preset Modes Press repeatedly to select between the two modes while listening to theradio. Manual mode – tuning to stations manually, Preset mode – selecting stations saved in preset memory. Manual Tuning PRefer to st...
Page 20 - Radio Recording; Recording Radio
EN 11 Radio Recording TC1500FM, TC1501FM, TC1502FM,TH1500, TH1501, TH1502 only Recording Radio Radio programs can be recorded as wavfiles. 1. Tune to the station to be recorded.2. Press to start recording. Press to pause recording and again to resume. 3. Press to stop recording. Selecting RecordingD...
Page 21 - Voice Recording
EN 12 Voice Recording Voice Recording Voice can be recorded through themicrophone as wav files. 1. While playback is stopped, press M to access the player’s menu. 2. Press while “Go to” is highlighted. 3. Press – to select "Voice / Line-in Recs" (“Voice Recs” for TC1500, TC1501 andTC1502). 4...
Page 22 - Deleting Line-in Recordings
EN 13 Line-in Recording TC1500FM, TC1501FM, TC1502FMTH1500, TH1501, TH1502 only Line-in Recording Recording as wav files can be madethrough a line-in cable connected to theheadphone jack. 1. While playback is stopped, press M to access the player’s menu. 2. Press while “Go to” is highlighted. 3. Pre...
Page 23 - Setting the Player; DSP
EN Setting the Player DSP DSP feature consists a number of soundeffects. While the display shows the navigationscreen for file selection, press M to access the player’s menu and then press – to select “DSP”. (If the display shows theplayback screen, press M twice to access the player’s menu.) Press ...
Page 24 - More Information; Troubleshooting Tips
EN More Information Troubleshooting Tips The player does not turn on whenthe PLAY button is pressed? • Battery may be empty.• Press the reset button to reset theplayer. Skipping tracks or bad soundquality? • Repeat, random or program function may be activated. • There may be strong magnetic fields (...
Page 25 - Check for Updates
EN More Information What does the PlaysForSure logomean? • PlaysForSure is a new logo program from Microsoft®. Consumers canmatch the PlaysForSure logo on alarge selection of devices and onlinemusic stores. If you see the logo, you’llknow your digital media will play forsure. For more information on...
Page 26 - US Limited Warranty
EN 17 US 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. ...
Page 27 - Canadian Limited Warranty
EN 18 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. This warranty d...
Page 31 - LICENSE RESTRICTIONS
EN End User License Agreement LICENSE RESTRICTIONS a) Except for the licenses expresslygranted to you in this Agreement, noother licenses are implied. b) You may not (i) modify, translate,reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble(except to the extent that this restrictionis expressly prohibited by la...
Page 33 - LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
EN End User License Agreement LIMITATION OF LIABILITY a) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENTPERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NOEVENT SHALL THOMSON, ITS AFFILIATES,OR ITS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANYSPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESWHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUTLIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OFPROFIT...
Page 39 - Getting Started
EN Getting Started 3 Inserting the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive 1. Turn on your computer and place the Music Management CD that comeswith your digital audio player intoyour computer. 2. If the setup screen does not appear, double click My Computer, double clickyour CD-ROM drive icon, and double...
Page 40 - Connecting to the Computer
EN 4 Connecting to the Computer Connecting the Player tothe Computer Connect the Digital Audio Player to yourcomputer. If a USB connection cable isprovided, connect it to the player firstbefore the computer. The larger end ofthe cable should be connected to thecomputer while the smaller end to thepl...
Page 41 - Transferring Music
EN Transferring Music 5 Transferring Files to aDigital Audio Player Depending on the availability of softwareon your Music Management CD specificto your digital audio player, you cantransfer files to your Digital Audio Playervia 1) Yahoo! Music Engine (Windows XPonly), 2) Windows Media Player or 3)W...
Page 46 - Disconnecting the Player
Disconnecting Your Playerfrom the Computer For Windows XP, from the System Tray,double click the left mouse button on theicon and select Safely Remove Hardware . Select the drive corresponding to your player and click STOP . The Stop a Hardware device screen appears. Select the device to be stoppeda...
Page 47 - Problem
EN 11 Troubleshooting Tips Problem After connecting the player to computer,"USB connected" does not appear on thedisplay. Cannot access the player via Windows 2000computer. Cannot playback tracks on the player. What does the PlaysForSure logo mean?(available on certain models) Checkpoints / ...
