Portable Radio/CD Player Operating Instruction Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. 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. 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. FUNCTION OF CONTROLS Opening the CD Door to insert or remove a CD Play/Pause Press to begin play. Press during play to pause. To release pause, press pause. (stop) /OFF (power off) Disc playing stops, press again the unit will be off. Track search and fast forward/fast reverse Press lightly/repeatedly: To locate the beginning of the current selection or previous selections. Keep depressed: To go back at high speed (search) Press lightly/repeatedly: To locate the beginning of next selection/ selections. Keep depressed: To go ahead at high speed (search) PRESET/P. MODE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 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. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface 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. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance are not defeated. MEM/REPEAT/ENTER CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. 2. 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 that is on a circuit different from the one 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. 3. 4. 5. PRESET/PLAY MODE Press the PRESET button in RADIO, after the preset number appear, turn in a station using preset. P .MODE button for selecting the various play mode. MEMORY/REPEAT/ENTER Press the MEM(MEMORY) button to storing stations. Enter button/Repeat button. FUNCTION (CD/RADIO) Set to CD or RADIO function. 6. 7. 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. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 PRODUTO LASER CLASSE 1 8. 9. BAND BAND Press the BAND button repeatedly to select AM(MW) or FM to turn on radio. For the Customers in Canada This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in radio interference regulations. This product contains a low power laser device. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM CAUTION 10. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 11. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 12. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 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 Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 15. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. OFF OFF Power off TUNING TUNING (DOWN/UP) Press the TUNING buttons turn into a station. PHONES jack For connecting the headphones/earphone. X-BASS OFF: normal sound ON: bass sounds are amplified Mains socket (DC IN 6V) PRECAUTIONS On safety 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. Volume Adjust the VOLUME. 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. M1~M5 + M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M5+ Preset number station buttons POWER SOURCES Using with batteries " " and " Insert two size AA batteries (LR6 or UM-3 alkaline) according to the " indications in the battery compartment. On installation Never install the unit where it would be subjected to: - heat sources such as radiators or airducts - direct sunlight - excessive dust - 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 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 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 35°C (95°F). Inserting batteries Detach the battery cover on the middle cabinet and insert two size AA batteries (LR6 or UM-3 alkaline) 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. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable (NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries. Notes on headphones/earphone 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 POWER SOURCES Notes on During playback (batteries are in use), is on. When the battery voltage level is low, will flash. 10~15 minutes, playback still continues in this period. Playback will automatically come to a stop when the batteries have no more power. Do not repeat pressing as the unit may operate incorrectly. Replace all the batteries with new ones. will not be on if an AC adaptor is used. display window shows " " The unit cannot be operated when no disc message is displayed. After approx. 30 seconds the unit will return to full stop mode, or reset the player by pressing " /OFF" once and then insert a disc to start playing. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult your nearest service facility. Disc play does not start: VARIOUS PLAYING MODES During playback, every time the P MODE (PLAY MODE) key is pressed, . the mode will change to the next one as follows: NORMAL play -> INTRO -> PGM (PROGRAM) -> SHUFFLE Using on house current If the unit you purchased does not include an AC power adaptor, please use a 6V 450mA AC power adaptor. Otherwise use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Be sure to disconnect the AC power adaptor when the unit is not in use. The disc is inserted upside down or incorrectly. Insert the disc correctly with the label surface up Dusty or defective disc Dirty or dusty lens. The disc compartment lid is not closed Moisture condensation -> Leave the unit in a warm place until the moisture evaporates The AC power adaptor is not plugged into the wall outlet The unit is not placed on a level surface Weak batteries Normal Play - Playing the Whole Disc The CD is played once from beginning to end. INTRO Play - Playing the First Ten Seconds of All the Selections 1. Press P MODE (Play mode) during play until . " " flashes in the display window. 2. Press to begin the INTRO play. No sound from the headsets: The headphones/earphone plug is not firmly connected to the PHONES jack Adjust the VOL control Dirty plug No sound from the connected speakers: Check the connections The amplifier is not turned on LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1. Set the FUNCTION switch to select "RADIO". 2. Press BAND button to select the desired band AM (MW) or FM. 3. Press TUNING buttons to turn the station. Skipping of sound: Dirty or defective disc Dirty lens. Strong vibration To tune faster Hold down the TUNING button. While the button is being held, the frequency will change faster. 3. Pressing P .MODE again will cease the INTRO play and continue playback in the NORMAL play mode. * INTRO play always starts from the first track. When using with batteries the battery life is short: Manganese batteries are used. Use alkaline batteries Display window shows " be operated: " error message and the unit cannot To search for a station quickly (AUTO Search) Keep the TUNING's or button pressed until the tuner starts searching for a station. After tuning in to a station, the sear ...