User manual AUDIOVOX CE142AR

/ t ~ ; , $ l ~ ~ .~ ~F Please read before operating this equipment! The use of optical INFORMATION instruments (For the with this product will increase eye hazard Customers in U.S.A) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part lS of the FCC Rules. These limits ore designed to provide 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 instrudions, 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 encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -Conned the equipment into an outlet that is on a circuit different from the one the receiver is conneded. -Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/1V technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. This product contains a low power laser device. On safely As Ihe laser beam used in Ihis compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not put any foreign objects in the safety slot inside the disc compartment. If you do so, the loser beam may come out when the lid is opened. Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 6V (external power input) jack. Should any solid objects or liquid fall into Ihe unit, disconnect Ihe power supply and have Ihe unil checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On operation Since the CD system offers a wide dynamic range, the peaks of the high level inputs are recorded with high fidelity, and the noise level is very low. Do not turn up the volume while listening to a part of the disc with no audio signals or very low level inputs. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when the peak level of the sound is played. The lens on the disc table should be kept clean. Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do, the lens may be damaged and the unit will not operate properly. f ~-'".~. ',..-~ """'"~""= On installation Never install the unit where it would be subjected to: -heat sources such as radiators or airduds -direct sunlight -excessive dust -moisture or rain -mechanical vibration -unleveled .Do or shock surface ony heavy object on top of the unit. not place .When the unit is used with an AC power adaptor, do not wrap the unit in a cloth, blanket, etc. If you do, the temperature inside and outside the unit may rise considerably, resulting in malfunctioning of the unit or serious accidents. .If the unit is brought directly from o cold to o warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operote. In this case, remove the disc and leave the unit in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates. to tempera- .For the unit to operate at its best, it should not be subjeded tures below 5°C (41°F) or above 35°C (95°F). Notes on headphones/eorphone Do not use headphones/earphone while driving, cycling, or operating ony motorized vehicle, it moy create a troffic hazord and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Avoid using headphones/earphone at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest dealer. ;-~CC"-"-"..".."..cC"C .",:: "",--~-,,--y--,,~--~-..~=~"';-~-~".C~' ., 1 .Read Instructions before -All the safety and operating instructions should be read the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions for future -The safety and operating instructions should be retained reference. 3 .Heed Warnings should -All warnings be adhered an the appliance to. and in the operating instructions 4. Follow followed. Instrudions .All operating and use instrudions should be 5. Water and Moisture -The appliance should not be used near water -for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6 .Ventilation -The appliance should be situated sa that its locotion or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the opplionce should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surfoce that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a book case or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. 7 .Heat .The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8. Power supply marked Sources only on the -The type appliance. appliance described should in the be conneded to a power or as of the operating instrudions 9. Grounding the grounding or Polarization or polarization -Precautions means should be taken so that of an appliance are not defeated. -.,., ,.,.~ 1 0. Power-Cord Protedion -Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be wolked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, " convenience appliance. ~ receptacles, and the point where they exit from the i ;1 11 .Cleaning -The appliance Ihe manufadurer. 12.Nonuse unplugged Periods -The should be deaned power cord only as recommended should by be of Ihe appliance from Ihe oullel when left unused for a long period of lime. 13 .Object and Liquid Entry .Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled, into the enclosure through openings. 14.Damage qualified Requiring Service -The service personnel when: appliance should be serviced or by A. The power-supply cord or the plug hos been damaged; B. Objects hove fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance D. The appliance marked has been exposed to rain; or does not appeor to ope rote normally or or the enclosure damaged. or exhibits a change in performonce; has been dropped, E. The appliance 1 5.Servicing -The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. should be referred to qualified service personnel. All other servicing 1 (IIIIIOPEN..) Opening the CD tray to insert or remove a CD PLAY/PAUSE ~II Press ~lllo pause. To release pause, press ~II. POWER OFF STOPPOWER OFF/STOP . Disc playing stops Track search reverse I~ and fast forward/fast Press 1-+4 lightly/repeatedly: To locate the beginning of the current previous selections-AMS. Keep1-+4 depressed: To go back at high speed (search) selection or ~I Press ~~ lightly/repeatedly: To locate the beginning of next selection/selections. N./..s° Keep ~ depressed : To go ahead at high speed (search) °AMSauto music sensor PlAY MODE PlAY MODE the various play mode Button for seleding REPEAT/ENTER , jl 'I j i ~ 1 1 ~ REPEAT/ ENTER Repeat button/Enter button .for programs entering .for repeat function Mains socket UNE our O line out jack an external amplifier (stereo unit, adive etc.). For conneding loudspeakers '~".'~"'-~ PHONES Phones O For jack the headphones/earphone. connecting ~ Wl Volume Adjust the VOLUME. BASS BOOST ON .. OFF Bass OFF: normal sound ON: bass sounds are amplified GIJ Lock LOOC..IKOO( OlD switch Slide the LOCK switch to the "LOCK" direction to prevent accidentol selection of an unwanted function during playback or stop mode. In the LOCK position, no function button on the unit can operate. Moving the switch to the UNLOCK position, the unit returns back to the normal operations. ANTISHOCK ANTI-SHOCK Press ANTI-SHOCK s:kipping. button to prevent sound II] II -~ Charge switch of the opplionce) (on the underside Using with batteries Insert two size M according Notes on to the .ffi. batteries batteries(LR6 and .8. or SUM.3 alkaline or rechargeable) indications in the battery compartment. .Fully charge the RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES before using it for the first time. .Insert batteries with correct polority. .Do not use old batteries together with new ones or different types of batteries together. .If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the contaminated parts in the battery comportment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones. .When the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries. ~ Note$ .During on CJ ploybock (batterie$ are in u$e), CJ i$ off . .When the battery voltage level i$ low, CJ will light for approx. 10 -15 minute$, playbock still continue$ in thi$ period. .Playback will automatically come to a $top when the batterie$ have no more power. Do not repeat pre$$ing ~II a$ the unit moy operate incorrectly. Replace 011the batterie$ with new one$. .CJ Using will not be on if an AC adaptor on house current i$ U$ed. If the unit you purchased does not include an AC power adaptor, please use a 6V 450rnA AC power adaptor. Otherwise use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Be sure to disconnect Charging the AC power adaptor batteries according to the .ffi. and when the unit is not in use. rechargeable 1. Insen twa size M 2. 3. 4. 5. RECHARGEABLE BAmRIES .8. indications in the battery companrnent. The unit has to be in the stop mode. Connect the AC power adaptor to AC outlet. Set the switch (on the underside of the appliance) to CHARGE. The batteries will be fully charged in approximately 12-15 hours- .Do not charge continuously for 24 hours or more. Doing so can cause the performance of the rechargeable batteries to deteriorate.More time may be required for charging in cold temperatures. .Replace the rechargeable batteries if the operating time decreases drastically even when they are properly WARNING DO NOT CHARGE NORMAL BATTERIESAS IT MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION. CHARGE ONLY RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD BATTERIES. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE CHARGE SWITCH IS IN THE .OFF. POSITION WHEN USING WITH NORMAL BATTERIES. -:~~~~";<.~.,.. ..".0: ..,...,.-, ,"-""C.-,c."--cc-.-,,,e-,~-.~" charged. 1. Open the CD tray 2. Insert the CD with gently until it clicks 3. Press the CD door Note: On with the OPEN button. the printed side facing upwards so thot the disc fits into the pivot. to close. ond push the disc To play an 8 cm (3-inch) disc, you can play it without an adaptor. display window the display window 1 I ,n iU shows:1 I n, U 1 J When you press ...II, I -,\III 17, I..';,-; I J -po- 1 -poJ i Total number of tracks During play First track playing begins The track number of the current seledion appears. When "POWER OFF" is pressed during play.total number of tracks on the disc will be displayed and the unit is still on. If "POWER OFF" is pressed again the unit will be returned to full stop mode. If "PlAY" is pressed the unit returns to play mode. The unit will be returned to full stop mode automatically after approximotely 30 seconds if no button is pressed. When no disc is inseffed onto the ployer and when" ~II " is pressed, the display window ShoWS "Er." The unit cannot be operated when err-or message is displayed. After approx.30 seconds the unit will return 10 full Stop mode, or reset the player by pressing "STOP" once and then inseff 0 disc 10 staff playing. ~"~"'~'-~-'"'"«¥~c,,--,,-'"",~,,"c"/ "~",C': :: ' cc ""-c,"" ,,- ;-"c",c,x,c '.":c'C'--~~~ 'C-:.'-~7~--~.".-",=",,= During playback, every time the PLAY MODE key is pressed, the mode will change to the next one as follows: NORMAL play -> INTRO -> SINGLE MUSIC -> SHUFFLE -> PROGRAM * Repeat play of each mode is possible. Normal Play -Playing the Whole Disc to end. The CD is played once from beginning Intro Play of All the -Playing Selections the First Ten Seconds 1. Press PLAY MODE during play until" tNTRO " flashes in the display window. 2. Press ~II to begin the INTRO play. 3. Pressing ~II again will cease the INTRO play and continue playback in the NORMAL play mode. * INTRO play always starls from the first track. Single Music Selection -Playing Only One WJ , 1":12 WJ1IO,- r::a .. WJ1IO1 - =u. . 1. Press PLAYMODE during play until '1. appears in the display window. 2. Select desired track to be played only once by 3. To play ~ track repeatedly, press pressing onlyor one . ~ "REPEAT/ENTER" and '1;:1' will appear display window. Shuffle Random Play -Playing Order the Selections in in the in the. []IJ r J []IJ1 U t. - . . . . Press PLAY MODE display window. until .SHUFF' appears EO} ::1 -U J' .:1 Shuffle Play starls from the next track, is pressed. press REPEAT/ENTER. After every selection or when To play the selections in random order repeatedly, has been EQ :BJ -n 8' U played in random order, they will be reshuffled and played repeatedly in a different order each time. * To locate the beginning of the track being played: press1-+4 . * To locate the next track: press ~ .However, you cannot locate a previous track even if you keep H.o4 pressed. .--~,.".,-~-~ ~ j , " " PROG (P,og,om) Ploy -Ploying Selections ;n the Desi,ed O,de, the ,:i ili "; ~ ;5 1 P'ess PLAYMODE du,;ng ploy unl;1 .PROG . ond .DD. flosh ;n th. d;sploy W;ndow 2. P,ess~ seled;on 0, »t to select the des;,ed 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 .To .If repeat progrom "STOP" is pressed play, press .REPEAT/ENTER.. or if the lid is opened, a/1 the EEl programs will be cleared. t! ,; :~ .If the program mode is exited by means of the "PLAY MODE" key, 0/1 the programs will remain in memory. the program Program play, the AMS operates in the programed order. .During To Edit To check: Ploy: before you Press .REPEAT/ENTER" lightly during programming To change: press ~IL Each time .REPEATENTER. is pressed the track number appears in the display window. When checking press either ~ or ~ to 01ter the frock number for the progrom currently displayed. Press .REPEAT/ ENTER. to register the newly seleded trock into memory. When checking if the trock number of O program is seleded oS .00., 011 the subsequent including that program progrorns starting from ond will be cancelled. Disc Continuously To delete: REPEAT Play -Playing the Whole . To repeat the whole disc (or selected tracks in Various Playing mode); press REPEAT/ENTERand '0' Notes on the LINE OUT jack If the CD Player you purchased includes a set of line cords, you con conned it to the input terminols of a stereo system for enhanced sound. Adjust the volume control of the stereo system to a desired level. .Please note the volume control of the CD Player will have no effect on the sound level when the LINE OUT jack is used for connection. .Do not use the headphones jack for connection to a stereo system as sound may be distorted. will appear in the display window. The Digital Anti-Shock System "DASS" incorporates a special electronic circuit that prevents sound from skipping when the unit is subjected to shocks and vibration during play. When listening while walking or in a car, you should press "ANTISHOCK" button to prevent sound skipping. When it is pressed during play the " ~1"'I-..:r"I..;." indicator appears in the display and the Digital AntiShock System turns on. When the unit receives a physical shock which prevents the laser pick-up from "reading" the CD, this system immediately starts playing the sound stored in its memory and continues until the laser pick-up recovers. If the unit is subjected to continuous shocks and all the data stored in memory is used up the " ~1"'I-..:[8I..:. mark will flash and the sound will skip. " If Ihe vibration SlopS then Ihe dala memory will be restored. If continuoUS vibralion is applied when Ihe data memory is empty, an error message " E,." will be displayed. NOTES: the "DIGITAL ANTI-SHOCK SYSTEM", battery power consumplion is more because the disc rotates fasler than normal and the memory circuit is active. .When Ihe Digital Anti-Shock System is switched on or off, Ihe sound will be interrupted for a short time. This is normal. .Under some conditions, noise may be heard or sound skipping may occur. -when the disc is dirty or scratched. -when the disc contains certain signals. -when the unit is subjected to a certain kind of shock. In these conditions, try 10 release "DIGITAL ANT/-SHOCK SYSTEM." .In To reset the CD player press" POWER OFF" once. Should any problem persist after you have made the following consult your nearest service facility. Disc play does not star1: checks, .The LOCK switch of the CD player or the wired remote control-(if supplied) is set to LOCK. The disc is inser1ed upside down or incorrectly. Inser1 the disc correctly with the label surface up. Dusty or defective disc . Dir1y or dusty lens. .The disc comportment lid is not closed .Moisture condensation -> Leave the unit in a warm place until the moisture evoporates .The AC power adaptor is not plugged into the wall outlet . The unit is not placed on a level surface. Weak batteries No sound from the headsets: .The jack. headphones/earphone plug is not firmly connected to the PHONES Adjust the VOL control. Dir1y plug speakers: is not turned on No sound from the connected .Check the connections. The amplifier Skipping of sound: .Dir1y or defective disc. Dir1y lens. .Strong vibration When using with batteries the battery life is shor1: .Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline batteries Display window shows "E,." error message and the unit cannot be operated: .Na disc, dir1y disc or scratched disc. The unit will return to full stop mode after approx.30 seconds, or reset the ployer by pressing "STOP" once and then inser1 a disc to start playing. Cleaning the unit Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth. Cleaning CD If the CD skips or will not play, the disc may need ta be cleaned. Before playing, wipe the disc in a circular mation from the centre out with 0 cleaning cloth. After playing, store the disc in its case. Handling the disc Only touch the CD on the edge to avoid finger prints on its surface. Do not stick paper or tape nor write anything on the surface. General Compad disc digital audio system .Digital filter two-time oversampling .Three-spot optical pick up Line output (stereo minijack) Output level 0.4V (Rms) at 47 Kil at 1 KHz Heodphones/earphone (stereo minijack) 15 mW + 15 mWat 160 to 320 2 size AA (LR6 or SUM-3) alkaline batteries, or DC IN 6V; 450mA power adaptor Polarity of plug e-c~ Dimensions Weight Operating voltage. Approx. Approx. Middle 50Hz 130 x 33 x 145 mm (w/h/d) 2359 (not incl. batteries) 120V AC :!: 5% 60 Hz 240V AC :!: 5% East and Australia: Output (at 1 KHz odB level) Power requirements U.S.A., Canada: UK and Germany: 230V AC :!: 5% 50 Hz 200-240V Chile: 230V AC :!: 5% 50 Hz Singapore,Malaysia & Thailand: AC :!: 5% 50 Hz japan: 100VAC :!:5% 50/60Hz Design and specificatians ore subjed to change without notice. Note: This appliance conforms with EEC Diredive 87/JO8/EEC regarding interference suppression. Before Use Check your car stereo tape insert system before use. If necessary, change the cord strain orientation (side of back edge of the cassette.) Some car stereos do not work with the supplied car cassette adaptor. liNE OUT ~ . 1. Plug the cord into the LINE OUT jock. 2. Insert the car cassette odoptor into the cor stereo. Cigarette lighter odaptor Plug one end of the cigarette lighter adaptor into the DC6V jack and then plug the other end into the cigorette lighter socket. ~ " ~, Cautions on the cigarette lighter adaptor ~1 .Use this unit only with the supplied cigarette lighter adoptor. Use with other cigarette lighter adaptors could damage the unit. .When the inside of the cigarette lighter socket is dirty with ashes or dust, the plug section may become hot due to poor contact. Be sure to dean the cigarette lighter socket before use. .After use, disconnect the cigarette lighter adaptor plugs from both this unit and the cigarette lighter socket. .The cigarette lighter adaptor may cause interference with reception from the car radio or another radio inside the vehicle. If this is the case, disconned the cigarette lighter adaptor from the cigarette lighter socket, or use the radio at a distance from the cigarette lighter adaptor. ATTENTION: Please note the charge indicator may not light when the batteries are being charged while using the supplied Car Adaptor. In this case the batteries will still be fully charged as long as the Car Adaptor is properly connected. .The supplied cigarette lighter adaptor is designed for use with vehicles that have a 12\1; negative ground electrical system. .Most vehicles have this type of electrical system, but if you are unsure aboulthe type your vehicle has, conlaclthe vehicle dealer replacement or refund (see other White-Westinghouse Printed in CHINA 811-880391-010