User manual CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS MODEL 88

An overview of the Model 88 Radio VOLUME UP Press to increase volume. VOLUME DOWN Press to decrease volume. FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 VOLUME TUNING TUNING UP Press and hold to tune up the frequency range. Press briefly to tune up in small increments. TUNING DOWN Press and hold to tune down the frequency range. Press briefly to tune down in small increments. STEREO Press for stereo sound from FM, CD or AUX. WIDE Press for "Wide" sound from FM, CD or AUX. This mode makes some stereo programs expand beyond the width of the radio. MONO Press for monaural sound. Useful for reducing excessive background noise from stereo programs or for making single channel sources play through all three speakers. Note: These three buttons do not affect AM band reproduction. STATION PRESETS (1 THROUGH 6) Press desired preset briefly to select desired station. Store 6 FM and 6 AM stations. Press and hold 2 seconds to store selected station. The sound will be mute and then return. Preset number will appear on right side of display CD AUX 3 4 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 OFF Press to turn off the Model 88. or Press and hold, then release at desired time to engage delayed turn-off sleep mode. The display will increase through: FM Press to select the FM band. d10 ­ turn off after 10 minutes. AM Press to select the AM band. d20 ­ turn off after 20 minutes. CD Press to select the program source connected to the CD input. up to AUX Press to select the program source connected to the AUX input. d90 ­ turn off after 90 minutes. d99 ­ turn off after 100 minutes. Use this input to operate the Model 88 from a DC power supply. To improve FM reception, insert the exposed end of the supplied wire antenna into the center of this "F" connector. Adjust the wire vertically or horizontally for best reception. An outdoor antenna's 75-ohm coaxial cable may also be attached to this connector. ON Press to turn on the Model 88. The Model 88 Remote Control functions are similar. FM AM CD AUX STEREO WIDE MONO Rear Panel Inputs 12-16 VDC FM Antenna 75 Ohm CD Input Right Left AUX Input SubWoofer Level TUNING UP TUNING FM AM TUNING DOWN S CD AUX W M VOLUME UP VOLUME 1 2 VOLUME DOWN Dual RCA Jacks 3.5mm Stereo Minijack 3 4 5 6 Connect a stereo audio source (like a CD player or a TV) to either of these two stereo inputs. They differ only in type of connector. You may adjust this control for more or less bass output. STATION PRESETS Preset selection only POWER MODEL 88 What's inside the carton An Overview Of The Model 88 Radio FM AM TUNING CD AUX VOLUME TUNING S W M 1 2 FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 VOLUME 3 4 CD AUX 3 4 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 5 6 MODEL 88 The Model 88 Radio Remote Control with battery This User's Manual Wire Antenna (for optional use) Setup Plug the AC Cord into an AC outlet. VOLUME TUNING VOLUME TUNING FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 CD AUX 3 4 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 Turn on the Model 88 Radio by pressing the "ON" button on the radio or the power (·) button on the Remote Control. Adjust the volume by pressing Up (L) or Down (M) on the radio or the remote control. Select six FM and six AM stations with the preset buttons 1 Select FM. VOLUME TUNING 3 4 FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 Press and hold a preset for approximately two seconds. The sound will mute and then return. When stored, the preset number will appear on the display. Repeat the process for the other five presets. TUNING VOLUME TUNING FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 5 FM CD ON Press the AM button. Repeat the procedure for up to six AM station presets. AM TUNING 2 Press the Up (L) or Down (M) buttons on the radio or the remote until you have selected a favorite FM station. VOLUME TUNING VOLUME VOLUME MONO FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 CD AUX 3 4 AUX 3 4 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 Headphone, Bass Level and selected station memory Use the 3.5mm stereo minijack for private headphone listening. The headphone output may be different than the radio output level, so be sure to lower the volume setting before inserting or removing the headphone plug. VOLUME TUNING Under most conditions, the bass output will sound balanced with the Subwoofer Level Control left at its factory setting (midway). Adjust this control up or down if you wish more or less bass output. FM Antenna 75 Ohm CD Input Right Left AUX Input When turned off or unplugged, the Model 88 retains its station and volume settings. You can move the Model 88 to another room anytime and it will resume operation exactly as you left it. 12-16 VDC FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 SubWoofer Level ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 VOLUME TUNING FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS VOLUME 5 6 TUNING Stereo, Wide and Mono settings VOLUME TUNING FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 In its "STEREO" mode, the Model 88 will reproduce FM stations and an external program source (CD or AUX) in normal stereo. VOLUME TUNING FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 In its "WIDE" mode, the Model 88 will enhance stereo separation of FM stations and or external program sources (CD or AUX). Depending on the program material, the stereo soundstage will sound much wider than the radio. VOLUME TUNING FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 The "MONO" mode eliminates stereo separation on FM stations and external program sources. This will reduce noise on stereo sources. It will also send single channel external sources (TVs, mono tape players, etc.) to both left and right speakers. Shut off Delay VOLUME TUNING FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 Quick muting VOLUME TUNING FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 Remote battery When the remote begins to operate intermittently, replace the remote control battery with a fresh 3 volt CR2032 battery. ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 Press and hold the OFF button to engage the turn-off delay (10 through 100 minutes). The button for an unused input (CD or AUX) may be used to rapidly mute the radio. ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 FM AM TUNING CD AUX S W M 1 2 VOLUME 3 4 5 6 MODEL 88 About FM and AM reception 12-16 VDC VOLUME TUNING FM Antenna 75 Ohm CD Input Right Left AUX Input SubWoofer Level 12-16 VDC FM Antenna 75 Ohm CD Input Right Left AUX Input SubWoofer Level VOLUME TUNING FM AM ST WIDE MN 1 2 CD AUX 3 4 ON OFF MODEL 88 BY HENRY KLOSS 5 6 To improve FM reception, reposition or extend the AC cord. For weak or distant stations, use the supplied wire antenna. Extend and position it for best reception. An external antenna may be connected to the "Antenna" F-connector jack. Be sure the antenna is protected against hazards such as lightning. AM reception may be improved by slightly moving or rotating the radio. Connecting other program sources 12-16 VDC FM Antenna 75 Ohm CD Input Right Left AUX Input SubWoofer Level 12-16 VDC FM Antenna 75 Ohm CD Input Right Left AUX Input SubWoofer Level A B You can connect one program source to the AUX input (3.5mm stereo minijack)... and another program source to the CD input (dual RCA jacks). C Program Source Portable CD or tape player Audio Output of Program Source Headphone Jack or Line Out jack (3.5mm stereo minijacks) Model 88 Input CD (dual RCA jacks) Type of Connecting Cord Stereo 3.5mm miniplug-todual RCA plugs (A). Stereo 3.5mm miniplug-tostereo 3.5mm miniplug (C). Dual RCA plugs-to-dual RCA plugs (B). Dual RCA plugs-to-dual RCA plugs (B). Stereo 3.5mm miniplug-todual RCA plugs (A). AUX (3.5mm stereo minijacks) Conventional home CD player, cassette deck or VCR. Television The Model 88 radio may interfere with a TV set's picture if it is placed too close. Do not place the Model 88 radio directly on a TV set. Dual RCA jacks (Left and Right) Dual RCA jacks (Left and Right) If there is a choice, select a "fixed" output instead of a "variable" output. CD CD AUX Important Safety Information 1. Read Instructions. All the safety information and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions. The safety information and operating instructions should be kept for future reference. 3. Observe Warnings. All warnings, either on the product or in the operating guide should be followed. 4. Follow Instructions. Operate the product in accordance with the written instructions. 5. Cleaning. Unplug this product from a wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray cleaners. Use a cloth moistened with water for cleaning. 6. Attachments. Use only attachments specifically designed for this product. Other attachments may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture. Do not use this product near water ­ for example, near a bathtub, wash basin or sink, or washing machine; in an area subject to water leakage, like a basement; near a swimming pool or other similar areas. 8. Accessories. Do not place this product on an unstable surface of any kind. The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult. Falls may also damage the product. Any mounting of the product should be secure and not subject to failure when struck or vibrated. Always transport the product alone. Do not transport the product within or on top of a rolling carrier. 9. Ventilation. Slots in the front of the product cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation. These openings should never be blocked or covered such as by placing the product on a bed, upholstered furniture, rug or other similar surface. Do not place the product inside a cabinet or other closed chamber unless the chamber has adequate ventilation. 10. Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your local power company. 11. Grounding or Polarization. This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 12. Power-Cord Protection. Power-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 the security of a power-cord near where it meets a plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where the power-cord exits the product. 13. Periods Of Inactivity. The power-cord of the product should be unplugged from an outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, connections to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 15. Lightning. For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is to be left unattended and unused for a long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 16. Power-Lines. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power-lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines and circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power-lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal. 17. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience outlets, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 18. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 19. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 20. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: · The power-cord or the plug has been damaged; or · Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been spilled into, the product; or · The product has been exposed to rain or water; or · The product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Do not attempt to open the product to adjust any internal parts; or · The product has been dropped or damaged in any way; or · The product presents a noticeable and obvious change in performance ­ this indicates a need for service. 21. Replacement Parts. Do not allow anyone, including qualified service technicians, to use replacement parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 22. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repair to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine whether the product is in proper operating condition. 23. Heat. The product should be positioned away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products that produce heat. WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN 1-Year Limited Warranty To the original purchaser, Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. will warrant the Model 88 radio to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. With respect to defects, Cambridge SoundWorks will, at its option, replace the product or repair the defect in the product with no charge to the original purchaser for parts or labor. This warranty does not extend to any defect, malfunction or failure caused by misuse, abuse, accident, faulty hookup, defective associated equipment or use of the Model 88 radio with equipment for which it is not intended. This warranty is valid only when the Model 88 radio is returned to Cambridge SoundWorks. Call for a Return Authorization Number for the unit and return it to the accompanying address, freight prepaid, together with a copy of the original sales slip to establish warranty status. Please do not return the Model 88 radio, or any of its parts, to Cambridge SoundWorks without prior authorization. This is the sole and expressed warranty. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for purpose or otherwise. In no event shall Cambridge SoundWorks be liable for incidental or consequential damages or have any liability with respect to defects other than the obligations set forth above. To ensure warranty coverage it is incumbent upon the original purchaser to inform Cambridge SoundWorks or any of its Authorized Service Agencies of the defect within the warranty period. The only acceptable method of establishing warranty status is a copy of the original proof of purchase indicating customers name and purchase date. For warranty information contact: AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot. Insert fully. ATTENTION: Poer eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante dede la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. Batteries Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations. Do not incinerate. Please take the time to follow this simple User Manual carefully. It will help you set up and operate your radio properly and help you enjoy all of its features. Save this User Manual for future reference. Model 88 Department 311 Needham St. Newton, MA 02464 1-877-937-4434 311 Needham Street, Newton MA 02464 1-877-937-4434 Fax: 617-527-3194 www.cambridgesoundworks.com Email: info@cambridgesoundworks.com P81-1310 0400 A Company