Akura APCD913 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

APCD-913

Customer Help Line 01422 203676

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN

This marking is located on the rear of the unit

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The crossed out “Wheelie bin” is intended to show that this appliance
must

not be placed with ordinary household waste.

Whe

n this appliance has reached the end of its useful life. It must be
disposed
disposal

of in accordance with local by-laws. Consult your local waste

authority. (WEEE Directive)

The following lab le has been affixed to the unit, listing the proper procedure

for working with the laser beam.

1. T

HIS LABEL IS ATTACHED TO THE PLACE AS ILLUSTRATED TO INFORM THAT

CONTAINS A LASER COMPONENT.

WARNING LABEL INFORMING OF RADIATION IS PLACED INSIDE THE

2. THE
ILLUSTRATION. TO WARN AGAINST FURTHER MEASURES ON THE UNIT. THE EQUIPMENT CONTAI
A LASER RADIATING LASER RAYS EXCEEDING THE LIMIT OF LASER PRODUCT OF CLASS 1.

THE APPARATUS

UNI

T. AS SHOWN IN THE

1 2

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

DANGER : INVISIBLE LASER
RADI

ATION WHEN OPEN AND

INT

ERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID

EXPOSURE TO BEAM

Page 1

NS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS-All the safety and

1.
operati

ng instructions should be read before

the appliance is operated.

2.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS-The safety and

operating

instruction should be retained for future

rence.

refe

3. HEED WARNINGS-All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS-All operating

4.
instructions should be followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE-The appliance should

5.
not be used near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl,
or in a wet basement.

6. 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
surf
placed
ca
may
openin

7. HEAT-The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other
appliances

8.
connected
described in the operating instructions or as marked on
the appliance.

9.
cords
walk
them.

10.
appliance
the appliance is to be left un-used for a long period of
ti
Any batteries should also be removed.

11. OBJECT and LIQUID ENTRY-Care should be
ta
spil

12.
appliance
personn
A.
damag

kitchen sink, laundrytub, swimming pool

ace that may block the ventilation openings,

in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or

binet that

impede the flow of air through the ventilation

gs.

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

POWER SOURCE-The appliance should be

to a power supply only of the type

POWER CORD PROTECTION-Power supply

should be routed so that they are not likely to be

ed on or pinched by items placed upon or against

. NON-USE PERIODS-The power cord of the

should be unplugged from the outlet when

me.

ken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not

led into the enclosure through openings.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE-The

should be serviced by qualified service

el when :

The power-supply cord or plug has been

ed.

B. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled

to the appliance enclosure.

in
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain.
D. The appliance has been dropped, or the
enclosure

damaged.

E. The

appliance does not appear to operate

normally

or exhibits a marked change in

performan

13. SERVICING-The user should not attempt to
service
operating
referred to qualified service personnel.

NO

1) It is preferred to retain a CD inside the unit even
wh
on

2)
prob

3)
disconnect the AC cord and remove all the
batteries. Then turn the power back on.
BEFORE
NOTES-CONCERNING
Since dirty, damaged or warped discs may damage the
un

1. a. Usable compact discs
Use compact discs only with the mark shown on the
disc.
b.
signa

ce.

the appliance beyond that described in the user

instructions. All other servicing should be

TES:

en it is not in use .This prevents dust accumulation

optical lens.

Dirty or scratched CD may cause a skipping

lem. Clean or replace the CD.

If an error display or malfunction occurs,

OPERATION

COMPACT DISCS.

it, care should be taken of the followings items:

CD compact discs only with digital audio

ls.

Page 2

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

FM Antenna

CD Door

Dial Pointer

Open / Close

Stop Button

Repeat Button

Skip Down Button

Power Indicator

LED Display

FM Stereo Indicator

Play / Pause Button

Program Button

Skip Up Button

Play / Pause IndicatorRepeat 1 / ALL Indicator

Page 3

Tuning Knob

Band Selector

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

( Right side )

( Left side )

Volume Control

Head Phone Jack

Function Selector

Page 4

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Handle

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:SHOCK HAZARD.DO NOT OPEN

AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE.NE PAS OUVRIR

AC Jack

POWER SOURCES

AC POWER

You can power your portable system by plugging the detachable AC power cord into the AC inlet on the
back of the unit and into a wall AC power outlet. Check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your
local voltage. Make sure that the AC power cord is fully inserted into the unit.

BATTERY POWER

Insert 6“C” size batteries in the Battery Compartment. Be sure that the batteries are inserted correctly to
avoid damage to the unit. Always remove the batteries when the unit is not be used for a long period of
time, Batteries may leak and cause damage to your set.

110V 220V

Insert 6”C” size batteries
into battery compartment

Page 5

LISTENING TO RADIO

OPERATION

1. SET THE FUNCTION SELECTOR TO "RADIO" POSITION.
SELECT THE DESIRED RADIO FREQUENCY BAND WITH BAND SELECTOR.

2.

3. TURN THE TUNING CONTROL TO SET THE DIAL POINTER AGAINST THE STATION

FREQUENCY AS DESIRED.

4.

ADJUST VOLUME CONTROL FOR THE DESIRED VOLUME LEVEL.

FM & FM-STEREO RECEPTION

• SET THE BAND SELECTOR AT "FM" POSITION. PROGRAMS ARE RECEIVED IN MONO

MODE. IN
THE PROGRAM IN MONO.

• SET THE BAND SELECTOR AT "FM ST" POSITION FOR RECEIVING STEREO

PROGRAMS. THE STEREO INDICATOR LIGHTS UP TO SHOW FM STEREO PROGRAM.

FOR BETTER RECEPTION

A. Extend the rod antenna for better reception.

PARTICULAR WHEN STEREO SIGNALS ARE WEAK, IT IS PREFERABLE TO RECEIVE

B. Repositionning the unit to get better AM reception.

Page 6

CD OPERATION

PLAYING COMPACT DISC

•

GETTING STARTED

1. SET THE FUNCTION SELECTOR TO "CD" POSITION. OPEN THE

CD COM
INTO THE COM

2. FOCUS SEARCH IS PERFORMED IF THERE IS A DISC IS INSIDE.

THE TOTAL NUMBER OF TRACKS IS READ.

•

PLAY/PAUSE MODE

1. IF THE PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON IS PRESSED DURING STOP MODE, THE FIRST

TRACK WILL BE PL

2. IF THE PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON IS PRESSED DURING PLAY MODE, THE CD WILL

GO TO PAUSE MODE AND THE PLAY/PAUSE LED WILL BE FLASHING.

•

STOP MODE

1. IF STOP BUTTON IS PRESSED DURING PLAY OR P

AND DISPLAY TOTAL NUMBER OF TRACK. ALL INDICATOR LED ARE TURNED OFF.

•

SKIP MODE

PARTMENT BY LIFTING UP THE CD DOOR. PUT A CD

PARTMENT AND CLOSE THE CD DOOR.

AYED AND THE PLAY/PAUSE LED WILL BE TURNED ON.

AUSE MODE. THE CD WILL GO TO STOP MODE

(SKIP UP / SKIP DOWN )

1. DURING PLAY OR PAUSE MODE. IF THE SKIP UP BUTTON IS PRESSED IT WILL GO TO THE NEXT

TRACK AND DISPL

2. DURING PLAY OR PAUSE MODE, IF THE BACK BUTTON IS PRESSED IT WILL GO BACK TO THE

BEGINNING OF THE TRACK, THE SAME TRACK NO. IS DISPL

THE PLAY OR PAUSE MODE.

3. AFTER STEP 2, PRESS THE BACK BUTTON AGAIN AND IT WILL GO TO THE PREVIOUS TRACK

AND CONTINUE THE PL AY OR PAUSE MODE.

AY THE TRACK NO. AND THEN CONTINUE THE PLAY OR PAUSE MODE.

AYED AND THE CD CONTINUES

Repeat 1/
Repeat all
Indication

Play /
Pause
Indication

• REPEAT MODE

PRESS THE REPEAT BUTTON BEFORE OR DURING PLAY, A SINGLE TRACK OR ALL THE TRACKS
CANBE REPE
EACH PRESS OF THE REPEAT MODE SWITCH PERFORMS THE FUNCTION BELO
(1) REPEAT 1 (2) REPEAT ALL (3) REPEAT OFF

ATED.

W

Page 7

CD PROGRAMMING

UP TO 20 TRACKS CAN BE PROGRAMMED FOR PLAY IN ANY ORDER.

TO PROGRAM

1) SET IN CD MODE.

2) PRESS THE PROGRAM BUTTON, THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW 01 AND FLASH, AND THEN IT

CHANGES TO 00.

3) SELECT A DESIRED TRACK BY USING THE SKIP BUTTONS.

4) PRESS THE PROGRAM BUTTON TO ENTER THE TRACK INTO MEMORY.

5) THE LED DISPL

6) REPE

AT 3~5, UP TO 20 TRACKS. AFTER STORING 20 TRACKS, THE DISPL AY SHOWS 01 AND

FLASHES AGAIN.

AY CHANGES TO 02, AND THEN CHANGES TO 00 AGAIN.

TO COMPLETE PROGRAMMING AND START PLAY

PRESS PLAY BUTTON, THE PROGRAM WILL PLAY AUTOMATICALLY.

TO CLEAR PROGRAMMING

1)

PRESS PROGRAM BUTTON ONCE, THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW 01, AND THEN IT CHANGES TO
00 IN A

2) PRESS AND HOLD THE STOP BUTTON AGAIN TO CLEAR PROGRAM.

FEW SECONDS.

Fault Guide.

Should you experience any problems please see guide below before calling the help line

Symptom Fault Action

Dead. No Operations

No Radio operations but Led
lit
No Radio stations on MW Poor signal area Rotate the case of the radio as

No Radio stations on FM Poor signal area Extend and rotate the rod

Not playing CD’s

No power to player. Check the power plug is in

Function switch in incorrect
position.

Function switch set to CD Switch to Radio. Turn up the

Dirty or damaged disc Carefully clean the disc and

and connected to a

firmly
power

supply.

If

batteries are fitted, ensure

are new and fitted the

they
corre

ct way round.

Switch to CD or Radio

volume.

the

internal aerial is
directional.
aerial

aerial.

place
up.

The extending rod

is not in use on AM

in the player label side

Dirty

laser lens Carefully clean the lens with a

If you are still having difficulty please call the Technical help line. Ring 01422 203676 (Normal
rates apply).
Opening hours Mon-Fir 8 am - 8 pm. Sat 9 am - 4 pm. Sun 11am - 4 pm. “Bank holidays as
Sun”

tton bud”.

“co

Page 8

ON HANDLING DISCS ON CLEANING DISCS

Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

Do not attach paper or tape to disc.

Fingerprints and dust on the disc casue picture
and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the
centre outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep
the disc clean.

If you can not wipe off the dust with a soft cloth,
wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft
cloth and finish with a dry cloth.

Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner,
benzine, commercially available cleaners or anti­static spray for vinyl Lps. It may damage the disc.

Specifications

Power Supply : 230V ~ 50Hz

Power Consumption : 9 Watt

Output Power(RMS) : 2 x 1W

Terminal impedence : Speaker 4ohms

Unit Dimensions : 236(L) x 215(W) x 115.5(H)mm

Net Weight : 1.4kg

Gross Weight : 1.8kg

Tuning Frequency : AM: 540-1600 KHz

FM: 88-108 MHz
DC Operation : 12V (6 X UM-2)

IMPORTANT

If the mains plug requires replacement, please follow the following instructions.

DO NOT CONNECT THE CENTRE PIN (EARTH).
Connect the Blue wire to the (N) terminal ( this may be
coloured blue).
Connect the Brown wire to the (L) terminal adjacent to
the fuse ( this may be coloured brown).
This appliance must have a 3A fuse fitted.

Page 9