Compact Disc Compact Player Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. moisture or rain. mechanical vibration or shock. unleveled surface. Do not place any heavy object on top of the unit. When the unit is used with a AC power adaptor, do not wrap the unit in a cloth, blanket, etc. If you do so, 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 a cold to a 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 operate. In this case, remove the disc and leave the unit in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates. For the unit to operate at its best, it should not be subjected to temperatures below 5 C (41 F) or above 35o C (95o F). Power Sources USING WITH BATTERIES Insert two size AA batteries(LR6 or SUM-3 alkaline) according to the indications in the battery compartment. Notes on batteries Insert batteries with correct polarity. 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 compartment 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. Notes on During playback (batteries are in use), and Notes on headphones/earphone WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Do not use headphones/earphone while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle, it may create a traffic hazard 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. is off. INFORMATION (For the 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 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 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 instructions, 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. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV 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. Function of Controls Opening the CD tray to insert or remove a CD. PLAY/PAUSE Press once for disc playing. Press twice for pause. To release pause, press again . STOP/POWER OFF Press once for disc playing stops. Press twice for power off. Track search and fast forward/fast reverse Press lightly/repeatedly: To locate the beginning of the current selection or previous selections - AMS* depressed: Keep To go back at high speed (search). lightly/rePress peatedly: To locate the beginning of next selection / selections-AMS* depressed: Keep To go ahead at high speed (search). * AMS - auto music sensor. PLAY MODE will light for approx. 10 ~15 minutes, When the battery voltage level is low, playback still continues in this period. Playback would automatically come to a stop when the batteries have no more as the unit may operate incorrectly. Replace all power.Do not repeat pressing the batteries with new ones. would not be on if an AC adaptor is used. USING ON HOUSE CURRENT If the unit you purchased does not include an AC power adaptor, please use a 6V 350mA AC power adaptor. Otherwise please use only the supplied AC power adaptor. When the unit is not to be used, be sure to disconnect the AC power adaptor. DC input socket Line out jack For connecting an external amplifier (stereo unit, active loudspeakers etc.). Phones jack For connecting the headphones/earphone. Volume Adjust the VOLUME. Disc Playing 1. Open the CD tray with the OPEN button. 2. Insert the CD with the printed side facing upwards and push the disc gently until it clicks so that the disc fits into the pivot. 3. Press the CD door to close. On display window When you press For the Customers in the United Kingdom and/European Countries This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS LASER PRODUCT label is located on the bottom exterior. , the display window shows:- For the Customers in Canada THIS APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS SET OUT IN RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS. X-Bass OFF: normal sound ON: bass sounds are amplified Total number of tracks First track playing begins PRECAUTIONS As the laser beam used in this 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 laser 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 the unit, disconnect the power supply and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On safety ANTI-SHOCK ON/OFF ANTI-SHOCK Press ANTI-SHOCK button to prevent sound skipping. During play The track number of the current selection appears. When " STOP/POWER OFF" is pressed during play,total number of tracks on the disc will be displayed and the unit is still on. If " STOP/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 approximately 30 seconds if no button is played again within the 30 seconds. During pause The playing track number will show Pause mode of the second track 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 so, 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 so, the lens may be damaged and the unit will not operate properly. On installation Never install the unit where it would be subjected to: - heat sources such as radiators or airducts. - direct sunlight. - excessive dust. PLAY MODE Button for selecting the various play mode. PROG (Program) Playing the selections in the desired order. PROG " is pressed, the display When no disc is inserted onto the player and when " window shows "Er". The unit cannot be operated when error message is displayed. After approx. 30 seconds the unit will return to full stop mode, or reset the player by pressing "STOP" once and then insert a disc to start playing. Various Playing Modes During playback, every time the PLAY MODE key is pressed, the mode would be changed to the next one as follows: NORMAL play -> ( )repeat one -> ( )repeat all -> INTRO -> SHUFFLE To delete: When open the CD door including that program will be cancelled. Maintenance 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 to be cleaned. Before playing, wipe the disc from the centre out with a 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. Notes on the LINE OUT jack If the CD Player you purchased includes a line cord, you can connect it to the input terminals 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. Normal Play - Playing the Whole Disc The CD is played once from beginning to end. Repeat Playback (Repeat One and Repeat All) To repeat the same track Press PLAY MODE during play until " " appears in the display window. Select desired track to be played only or . once by pressing To repeat the whole disc Press PLAY MODE during play until " " appears in the display window. Intro Play - Playing the First About Ten seconds of All the Selections flashes in the 1. Press PLAY MODE during play until display window. to begin the INTRO play. 2. Press again will cease the INTRO play and continue 3. Pressing playback in the NORMAL play mode. * INTRO play always starts from the first track. Shuffle Play - Playing the Selections in Random Order 1. Press Play Mode during play until "SHUFF" flashes in the display window. to begin the SHUFFLE play. 2. Press . However, you cannot * To locate the next track: press pressed. locate a previous track even if you keep Digital Anti-Shock System The Digital Anti-Shock System incorporates a special electronic circuit that prevents sound from skipping when the unit is subjected to shocks and vibration during play. When you start playback, the Anti-Shock System turn on and " " indicator appears in the display to prevent sound skipping. 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 sound will skip. If the vibration stops then the data memory will be restored. If continuous vibration is applied when the data memory is empty, an error message " STOP / POWER OFF " once. reset the CD player press " indicator disappears in the display. NOTES: In the "DIGITAL ANTI-SHOCK SYSTEM", battery power consumption is more because the disc rotates faster than normal and the memory circuit is active. When the Digital Anti-Shock System is switched on or off, the 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 to release "DIGITAL ANTI-SHOCK SYSTEM." " will be displayed. To " Specifications General Compact disc digital audio system Digital filter eight-time oversampling Three-spot optical pick up Output (at 1KHz 0dB level) Line output (stereo minijack) Output level 0.4V (Rms) at 47 K at 1KHz Headphones/earphone (stereo minijack) 15 mW + 15 mW at 16 to 32 Power requirements 2 size AA (LR6 or SUM-3) alkaline batteries, or DC IN 6V, 350mA power adaptor Polarity of plug Dimensions Weight Operating voltage: U.S.A., Canada: 5% 60 Hz 120V AC Chile: 230V AC 5% 50 Hz Middle East and Australia: 5% 50 Hz 240V AC Singapore,Malaysia & Thailand: 5% 50 Hz 200-240V AC UK and Germany: 5% 50 Hz 230V AC Japan: 100V AC 5% 50/60Hz Approx. 128 x 31 x 137 mm (w/h/d) Approx. 205g (not incl. batteries) To cancel the Anti-Shock System, press the ANTI-SHOCK button, then " PROG (Program) Play - Playing the Selections in the Desired Order 1. Press PROG button until display window. 2. Press or and " " flash in the Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 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