PORTABLE CD PLAYER
with CASSETTE RECORDER
and AM/FM STEREO RADIO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any RADIO interference
cause by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD.
DO NOT EXPOSETHIS UNIT TORAIN OR MOISTURE.
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AVOID INSTALLING THE UNIT INLOCATIONS
DESCRIBED BELOW:
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* Areas exposed to directsunlight or closeto heat radiatingappliances
such as electricheaters.
- On topof other stereoequipment that radiatestoo much heat.
- Places lackingventilation or dustyplace.
- Areassubject to constantvibration.
- Humid ormoist locations
- Operate controlsand switches asdescribed in themanual.
- Before tuningthe power switchon for thefirst time, makecertain the
batteries and powercords are properlyinstalled.
* Store yourtapes and CDsin cool areato avoid damagefrom the heat.
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AC POWER CONNECTION
Connect one endof theAC cord tothe ACINPUT socket (27)on the backof
the unit, thenconnect other endto the walloutlet. The unitis now readyto
operate byAC power supply.
Disconnect ACcord from walloutlet when theunit is notin use.
BATTERYINSTALLATION
1. Open thebattery compartment cover.
2. Insert 8pcs. D R20 UM-1x8 or typebatteries into batterycompartment.
Be sure toinsert battery spolarity as shownin the diagramengraved on
the battery compartment.
3. Place thebattery compartment cover.
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4. The unitis now readyfor operation.
1. FUNCTION SWITCH
2. FMANTENNA
3. HANDLE
4. CD DOOR
5. CD DOOROPEN
16. CD SKIP/SEARCH(
17. CD SKIP/SEARCH(
18. CD REPEAT ONE/ALLBUTTON
19. RADIO DIALWINDOW
20. CD TRACK(S)INDICATOR
21. CD STOPBUTTON
22. CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
23. CASSETTE DOOR
24. CASSETTE KNOBCOVER
25. DBBS BUTTON
26. PHONES SOCKET
) BUTTON
) BUTTON
NOTE: The battery circuits is disconnected automatically when the AC
cord is inserted to the AC INPUT socketwhen operate by AC.
Remove all the batteries from battery compartment, when the
unit is longer operate by battery.
6. BAND SWITCH
7. TUNING KNOB
8. CASSETTE RECORDBUTTON
9. CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON
10. CASSETTE REWINDBUTTON
11. CASSETTEF.FWDBUTTON
12. CASSETTE STOP/EJECTBUTTON
13. CASSETTE PAUSE BUTTON
14. VOLUME KNOB
DO NOT EXPOSETHE RADIO TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING!
BATTERIES MUSTBE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY
27. ACINPUT SOCKET
28. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
29. PROGRAM BUTTON
30. FM STEREOINDICATOR
15. SPEAKERS
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RADIO OPERATION
ANTENNAS
CD OPERATION
CD DISPLAY
AM-This unit hasa built-in ferriterod antenna, whicheliminates the needfor an
external antenna, andprovides adequate receiptin most areas. If reception isweak,
turn the unitto improve receipt.
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FM- The telescopicantenna on thetop of theunit is forFM reception only. If reception
is weak, adjustthe length andthe angle ofthe antenna.
LISTENING TO RADIO STATION
1. Set FUNCTIONselector to (1)RADIO position.
2. Set BANDselector (6) tothe AMor FM /FM ST. Position.
3. Tunea desired stationby tuning theTUNING control(7).
4. AdjustVOLUME control (14)to suit yourpersonal listening preference.
5. To switch theradio off, setthe FUNCTION selector(1) to TAPE position.
1. TrackIndicator
- Shows thetotal number oftracks or thecurrently
player track.
- Lights whena disc isplaying
CASSETTE TAPE OPERATION
TO PLAY CASSETTE
2. Play/Pause Indicator
3. Repeat Indicator
4.CD-RW Indicator
- Flash whenPause to Play.
- Show Repeatall when Repeatto Play aDisc
- Flash whenRepeat to Playa desire track.
- Lights whena Rewritable discis playing
1. Set Functionselector (1) toTapeposition.
2. Lift upthe cassette knob, then press STOP/EJECTbutton to openthe cassette compartment.
3. Insert arecorder cassette tapein the cassettecompartment with exposedside facing up.
4. Press PLAY button tobegin playback.
5. To stop thetape, press STOP/EJECTbutton.
6. To advance orrewind the taperapidly, pressthe Fast Forward
buttons. To resume normalplayback press theCassette Play
7. To pause temporarilyduring playback, pressthe Cassette Pause
or Rewind
button
button.
PLAYINGA DISC
Press Pause againto cancel thepause mode andresume playback.
This unit is capable of playing standard CDs or 3 single discs: no adapter is required.
1. Set FUNCTION selector to CD position.
2. Pull the CD door to open the CD compartment.
TO RECORD CASSETTE TAPE
3. Insert a CD disc to the CD compartment.
4. Close the CD compartment. The total number of tracks will be displayed and the CD
player will stop. If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all,
the CD display will show - and the CD player will stop.
Your equipment is ableto record yourdesired sound sourceeither from compactdisc
player or radioon a cassettetape.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE
6. Press STOP button to stop.
7. Press : REPEAT button for repeat play.
button to begin playback.
1. Lift upthe cassette knobcover, thenpress STOP/EJECT button to openthe cassette compartment.
2. Insert blankcassette tape inthe cassette compartmentwith exposed sidefacing up.
3. Depress PAUSE button.
4. Depress RECORDbutton.
5. Select yourdesired program bysetting FUNCTION selector(1) and playthe
program.
6. To start recording, press PAUSEbutton again.
PAUSE
This disc can be paused at any time during play by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE
button once. The PAUSE indicator will flash. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
again to continue.
7. To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT button.
button
* The recordinglevel is automaticallyadjusted by built-inALC circuit.
* The recordinglevel is notaffected by VOLUME(14) control, soyou can listento
the program withany volume.
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Skip/Search
or
Buttons
STEREO HEADPHONE JACK
. Press theSkip/Search
the next track. Continue to press this button to skip forward to higher numbered
tracks until youreach the desiredtrack.
button onceduring playback toskip to thebeginning of
Connect the stereo headphones to the 3.5mm PHONES jack located at left top panel
for private listening. When the headphones are connected, the sound from the
speakers will automatically cut off. Before putting the headphones on your head,
reduce the volume to a low level. Then putthe headphones on and gradually increase
the volume to a comfortable listening level.
. Press theSkip/Search
button onceduring playback to skip to the beginning
of the currenttrack. Press twiceto skip backto the beginning of the previous track.
Continue to press this button to skip backward to lower numbered tracks until
you reach thedesired track.
. Hold theSkip/search
or
buttons during playback to rapidly search
forward of backwardthrough the discto locate aspecific passage withina track that
you wish tobypass or tohear again.
Programmed Playback
. High speedsearch continues aslong as theSkip/Search
depressed. Normal playbackresumes when theSkip/Search
are released.
or
buttons are
buttons
or
The CD Player in this unit has a 32 track programmable memory which allows you
to program up to 32 tracks on any disc for playback in any desired order. To program
tracks for playback the player must be in the Stop mode. If the disc is playing, press
the Stop button to stop playback and then proceed as follows:
NOTE: Tobegin playback ofa disc on a specific track, wait until the player reads
the disc anddisplays the totaltrack number, then press theSkip/Search or
buttons repeatedly untilthe desired tracknumber is on the display. Press the
button to beginplayback on thattrack.
Repeat Playback
(1) Press the PROGRAM button once. The PROG.
(Program) indicator begins flashing in the display
This function allows you to repeateither a singletrack or theentire disc continuously.
PROG
and the 01 appears indicating that you should
select the track that you wish to enter into program
memory number 1.
. To repeata single track- Select the track you wishto repeat and begin playback
on that track. Then press theREPEAT button once. TheREPEAT indicator appears
in the displayand the selectedtrack will berepeated continuously untilyou cancel
the repeat functionor press theStop
button.
.To repeatthe entire disc- Press theREPEAT button until the“ REPEAT“ and “ ALL “
indicators appear in the display, then press the
necessary. The entire discwill be repeatedcontinuously.
PROG
(2) Use the
or
buttons to select the first
button to beginplayback if
track to be programmed. Example: Track 7. 07
indicator flashes in the display.
(3) Press the PROGRAM button again. This will store
track 7 into program memory number 1.The display
will now select the track to be entered into program
memory 2.
Tocancel Repeat Playbackpress the REPEAT button untilthe REPEATindicator no
longer appears inthe display.Repeat can alsobe cancelled by pressing the Stop
button, opening theCD door, or switching the FUNCTION Selector to TAPE
(OFF).
PROG
(4) Repeat steps (2.) And (3.) Until you have programmed up to a maximum of 32 tracks
into the program memory.
(5) To begin Programmed Playback press the
,
button. The PROGIndicator stops flashing
and remains On . The player will begin to play the tracks in the order that you selected.
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Dynamic Bass Boost System (DBBS)
This special circuit provides bass response, especially at lower volume levels
where the bass has a tendency to disappear. Set the DBBS button to ‘ On ‘
to increase the bass. Set the DBBS button to ‘ Off ‘
for normal bass response.
Note: If you have the DBBS circuit On at high volume and you are listening to
music that contains very strong bass, you may experience some distortion. If
this occurs, reduce the volume or switch the DBBS button Off
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
Caring for CompactDiscs
When a new recording is make, any program
material previously recorded is automatically
erased and only the new recording remains. To
safeguard valuable recordingsfrom being erased
accidentally, the cassette and the deck are
equipped with aspacial device.
* Treatthe disc carefully. Handle thedisc only byits edges.
Never allow yourfingers to comein contact withthe shiny,
unprinted side ofthe disc.
* Do notattach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. To the disclabel.
* Clean thedisc periodically witha soft , lint-free, dry cloth.
Never use detergentsor abrasive cleanersto clean thedisc.
If necessary,use a CDcleaning kit.
Tabfor side 1
* If adisc skips orgets stuck ona section ofthe disc, itis probably dirtyor damaged(scratched).
When cleaning thedisc, wipe instraight lines fromthe center ofthe center ofthe center ofthe disc tothe
outer edge ofthe disc. Neverwipe in circularmotions.
Tabfor side 2
On the back of the cassette there is an erase
prevention tab on each side. To prevent
accidental erasing, break out these tabs wish
a screwdriver. If only one side of the tape is to
be protected break out the tab on the left side
with the sidedesired facing you.
Tab
Torecord on a tape in which the tab has been
broken, place a place of adhesivetape over that
area.
Break out thetab
NOTE: When
button cannot bedepressed.
a
tab is broken out, the record
* This unitis designed toplay only compactdiscs bearing theidentification logo asshown here.
Other discs maynot conform tothe CD standardand may notplay properly.
* Compact Discshould be storedin their casesafter each useto avoid damage.
* Do notexpose compact discto direct sunlight, high humidity,high temperatures, ordust, etc. Prolonged
exposure or extremetemperatures can warpthe disc.
Cover with tape
* Do notstick or writeanything on eitherside of thedisc. Sharp writinginstruments, or theink may
damage the surface.
Cleaning the unit
* To prevent fireor shock hazard, disconnect your unitfrom theAC power sourcewhen cleaning.
* The finishon your unitmay be cleanedwith a dustcloth and caredfor as otherfurniture. Use caution
when cleaning andwiping the plasticparts.
CASSETTE TAPERECOMMENDATIONS
Standard tape lengthshave 15 (C-30),30(C-60) and 45(C-90) minutes ofrecording time oneach side.
Longer length tapesof 60 (C-120)minutes of recordingtime on eachside are not recommended. Use
only high qualitytapes. If aproblem develops, checkthe unit firstwith another cassetteto determine if
the problem iswith the cassette, and not withthe unit.
* Mild soapand a dampcloth may beused on thefront panel.
* Periodic cleaningof the tapeheads, capstan andpinch roller isnecessary to maintaingood sound
reproduction. Clean themafter every 100hoursof use orless if playbackhas deteriorated. Usea cotton
swab moistened withhead cleaning solutionor isopropyl alcohol, then wipe drywith another swab.
If there isany stack inthe tape inthe cassette, itshould be removedbefore inserting thecassette. Place
a pencil inone of thehubs and rotatetoward the outsideof the cassetteuntil all stackis taken up.
R/P
Head
Erase
Head
Pinch Roller
Capstan
Cotton Swab
NOTE: Never use metalobjects on ornear the tapeheads. Do notallow and cleaningmaterial to fallinto
the tape assembly.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Should this unitexhibit a problem, check the followingbefore seeking service.
Symptom
Radio
Possible Cause
Solution
Retune theAM or FMbroadcast station.
Reorient FM telescopicantenna.
Station not tunedproperly forAM or FM.
FM: Telescopic antenna isnot properly
Noise or sound
distorted on radio
broadcasts.
adjusted.
AM: Unit isnot positioned correctly
Rotate unit untilbest reception is
obtained.
FM STEREO indicator
does not light.
Retune station, tryanother station or
Poor FM signalbeing received or
set BAND switchto FM STEREO.
Change stations.
BAND switch isnot set toFM STEREO.
Station is notbroadcasting in stereo.
FUNCTION switch isnot set tothe
Slide the FUNCTIONswitch to the
AM or FM, no sound.
RADIO position.
RADIO position.
Increase Volume.
Volume atminimum.
Cassette Player
Slide the FUNCTIONswitch to the
FUNCTION switch isnot set tothe
No sound.
TAPE position.
TAPE position.
Volume atminimum.
Dirty head.
Increase Volume.
Clean the head.
Replace the tape.
Sound distorted.
Speed varies.
Tapeold or worn.
Batteries are low.
Replace the batteries.
Cassette Recorder
Erase prevention tabremoved.
Defective taps ordirty tape head.
Will not record.
Cover hole withadhesive tape.
Replace tape orclean tape head.
Distorted sound on
playback.
Compact Disc Player
CD Player willnot play.
FUNCTION switch isnot set tothe CD
Slide the FUNCTIONswitch to theCD
position.
position.
CD is notinstalled or installedupside-
Insert CD withlabel side up.
down.
CD skip whileplaying.
Disc is dirtyor scratched.
Wipe disc withcloth or useanother disc.
General
Headphones connected intothe
Headphones jack.
No Sound.
Remove the Headphonesfrom the
Headphones jack.
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