INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3CD
CASSETTE PLAYER MICRO SYSTEM
APTCDC832PR
Customer Help Line 01422 203676
CONTENTS.
Safety Information..........................................................
Location of Controls.......................................................
Remote Controls.............................................................
Radio Operation..............................................................
Tape Operation...............................................................
CD Operation..................................................................
Other Features................................................................
Care of CD’s....................................................................
Trouble shooting Guide..................................................
Mains Plug wiring diagram............................................
Specifications.................................................................
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WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN
LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL -
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
us e r t o th e pr e sen c e o f un i nsu l ate d da n ger
voltage within the products enclosure that may be
sufficient m agn itu de to constitu de a r isk of elect
shock to perso
The following label has been affixed to the unit, listing the proper procedure for working with the laser beam:
ns.
CLA SS 1 LA SE R PRO DU CT
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CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LABEL -
This label is attached to the place as illustrated to inform that
apparatus contains a laser compone
WARNING LABEL INFORMING OF RADIATION -
This label
warn against further measures on the unit. The equipment contains
a laser radiating laser rays according to the limit of laser product of
class 1.
EXCLAMATION POINT -
is used to indicate that a specific component shall
replaced o nl y by t he c omponent spec if ie d in t
documentation for safety reas
is placed inside the unit. As shown in the illustration. To
within an equilateral triangle,
be
hat
on.
the
nt.
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)
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTION
3. HEED WARNING
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTION
5. WATER AND MOISTUR
kitchen sink, laundrytub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.
6. VENTILATION
ventilation. Do not place on bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings, in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings
7. HEA
T - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat
8. POWER SOURC
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance
9. GROUNDIN
10. POWER CORD PROTECTIO
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them
11. POWER LINES
12. OBJECT and LIQUID ENTRY
the enclosure through openings
13. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
a. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged.
b. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance enclosure.
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.
14. SERVICING
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Notes:
a. Dirty or scratched CD may cause a skipping problem. Clean or replace the CD
b. If an error display or malfunction occurs, disconncet the AC cord and remove all the batteries. Then turn the powe
back on.
G - Precautions should be taken to ensure that the grounding means of an appliance is not defeated.
- The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the user operating
S - The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.
S - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
S - All operating instructions should be followed.
E - The appliance should not be used near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
- The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
.
.
E - Th e appli an ce shou ld b e conne ct ed to p ow er supply o nly of th e type de sc ribed i n th e
N - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
- An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
- Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into
.
- The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
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BEFORE OPERATION
Notes: CONCERNING COMPACT DISCS.
Since dirty, damaged or warped discs may damage the appliance, care should be taken of the followings items
a. Usable compact discs. Use only compact disc with the mark shown below
b. CD compact disc only with digital audio signals
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LOCATION OF CONTROL
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1. POWER / STANDBY
2. MODE
3. REMOTE SENSOR
4. SKIP +
5. SKIP -
6. REPEAT
7. FM STEREO / MONO SELECTOR
DUBBING SPEED SELECTOR
8. PLAY / PAUSE
9. STOP
10. TAPE DECK 1
11. TAPE DECK 1 BUTTON
RECORD
PLAY
REWIND
FAST FORWARD
STOP / EJECT
PAUSE
12. STANDBY INDICATOR
13. LCD DISPLAY
14. EQ
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15. DISC SKIP
16. CD DOOR OPEN / CLOSE
17. 3CD CHANGER TRAY
18. VOLUME CONTROL
19. TAPE
20. TUNER / BAND
21. CD
22. AUX
23. EQ FLAT
24. PHONE JACK
25. EXTRA BASS
26. DISC SELECTOR
27. TAPE DECK 2
28. TAPE DECK 2 BUTTON
PLAY
REWIND
FAST FORWARD
STOP / EJECT
PAUSE
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LOCATION OF CONTROL
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29. SPEAKER JACK
30. FM ANTENNA
31. AM ANTENNA JACK
32. BEAT CUT
33. AUX INPUT
34. AC POWER CORD
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POWER SOURCE
AC PO
Connect to a Mains supply of 230-240V ac 50Hz. Do not connect to any other supply system.
WER
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REMOTE CONTROL
1) POWER
2) DISC-CH
3) DISC 1
4) INTRO
5) REMAIN
6) MEMORY CLK-ADJ
7) TIMER
8) CD
9) TUNER / BAND
10) SKIP +
11) STOP
12) MUTE
13) EQ
21) AUX
22) TAPE
23) PLAY / PAUSE
24) SKIP -
25) VOL +
26) VOL -
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14) OPEN / CLOSE
15) DISC 3
16) DISC 2
17) M-UP REPEAT
18) M-DOWN RANDOM
19) MODE
20) SLEEP
Note:- This remote control will not operate Tape functions, except Volume.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Insert 2 x “AAA” size batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure that the batteries are inserted
correctly to avoid da mage to t he remote control. Always remove the batteries when the remote
control wi ll not be used for a long peri od of time, as this wil l cause leakage to the batteries and
subsequently dama
ge to your set.
Notes:
- Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of batteries together.
- If the distance required between the remote control and the appliance decreases, the batteries
are exhausted. In this case replace the batteries with new one.
Do not break open or throw on a fire exhausted batteries. Consult your local waste centre for
details of disposal.
SENSOR WINDOW OF THE RECEIVER
- Even if the remote control is operated within the effective range, its operation may be impossible if
there are any obstacies between the appliance and the remote control.
- If the remote control is operated near other appliances which generate infrared rays, or if other
remote control devices using infrared rays are used near the appliance, it may operate incorrectly.
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AUTOMATIC TUNING
RADIO OPERATION
1. Press the “TUNER / BAND” button to enter radio
2. Press the “TUNER / BAND” button to select AM or FM.
3. Press the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button to start automatic tuning process.
4. When a station is tuned in, the tuning process will stop automatically and you can listen to your
chosen station.
MANUAL TU
This is for selecting stations, which cannot be tuned automatically. (manual selection)
To tune a channel manually.
- Skip step 4 in the above procedures.
- In step 3, each time the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button is pressed momentarily (0.5 second or less),
the frequency changes by a fixed step:
FM: 0.05 MHz steps
AM: 9 kHz steps
NING
mode.
MEMORY PRESET
1. Repeat step 1 to 4 in the AUTOMATIC TUNING procedures.
2. When you have a station you wish to store. Press the “MEMORY” button to start the preset process.
3. Display will show the memory sequence number and a flashing “00”.
4. Press the “M - UP” or “M - DOWN” button to select the preset station number.
5. Press again the “MEMORY” button to store your chosen station.
6. Once al l the s tations are st ored, p ress th e “M - UP” or “M - DO WN” but ton to listen to
your chosen station.
MONO / STEREO
If the station received is noise free select Stereo. If the station is poor or noisy select Mono.
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TAPE OPERATION
GENERAL OPERATION
PAUSE Press to stop playing tape temporarily.
Press again to resume tape playing.
STOP / EJECT Press to stop tape playing.
Press again to open the cassette door after the tape spools stop turning.
FAST FORWARD & Press to start rapid tape winding either forward or reverse direction.
REWIND
PLAY Press to start playing tape.
RECORD Press it together with “PLAY” button to start recording.
PLAYBACK
1. Press the “TAPE” button to enter “TAPE” mode.
2. Press the “STOP / EJECT” button to open the cassette door and insert your tape.
3. Close the cassette door.
4. Press the “PLAY” button to start playing
5. Adjust the “VOLUME” control to the desired level.
6. Press the “PAUSE” button when you want to stop playing tape operation temporarily.
7. Press the “STOP / EJECT” button when finished.
tape.
RECORDING (DECK
1. Press the “STOP / EJECT” button to open the cassette door and insert a blank tape.
2. Select the source you want to record.
To record from radio - Press the “TUNER / BAND” button to enter “RADIO” mode and select the
desired station.
To record from CD - Press the “CD” button to enter “CD” mode. Place a dissc in the CD compartment
and select the desired track.
3. Press the “RECORD” button together with the “PLAY” button to start recording.
4. Press the “STOP / EJECT” button when finish
Note : Tape cassettes with tabs removed will prevent the Record button from being pressed
Protecting Recording
Normally, anything recorded on the tape is automatically erased when a new recording is made. It is
possible to protect your recordings from accidental erasure by removing the tabs found on the rear
of the cassette. See page 8.
When the cassette is held with the recorded side upper-most and exposed tape facing the front, the
protective tab will be found on the left rear of the cassette.
All pre-recorded cassette are protected in this way to prevent accidental erasure of the commercial
recording “Protected” cassettes will prevent the record button from being operated. If at any time you
attempt to record and find that this button will not depress, never force the mechanism or it may be
damaged. Check that a cassette has been loaded and that a tab has not been removed. Recording
on a cassette from which the tabs have been removed can be done by covering the tab openings
with a piece of adhesive tape.
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TAPE OPERATION
Side A
DUBBING (DECK 2) TO (DECK 1)
This appliance enables you to duplicate a prerecorded tape to another tape by using the in-unit
double deck mechanisms. It is performed only one way, from deck 2 (playback) to deck 1 (recording).
DUBBING AT NORMAL SPEED
1. Press the “STOP / EJECT” button to open both cassette doors.
2. Insert a blank tape into deck 1 and a pre - recorded tape into deck 2.
3. Press the deck 1 “PAUSE” button and then press the “RECORD” button.
4. Press the deck 2 “PLAY” button to start recording.
DUBBING AT HIGH SPEED
1. Press the “DUBBING SPEED” button to select “HIGH” dubbing speed.
2. Press the “STOP / EJECT” button to open both cassette doors.
3. Insert a blank tape into deck 1 and a pre - recorded tape into deck 2.
4. Press the deck 1 “PAUSE” button and then press the “RECORD” button.
5. Press the deck 2 “PLAY” button to start recording.
es:
Not
- Deck 2 is used for playback only. Deck 1 is used for both recording and playba
- When the dubbing at high speed is in progress, do not release the “DUBBING SPEED” button,
since this will vary the speed of the program and ruin the recording.
ck.
Care Of Cassette Mechanism
Gently clean the tape head and pinch-wheel/capstan assemblies after every 10 hours
of use until all traces of oxide deposit have been removed.
products are available.
RECORD/PL
ERASE HEAD
AY HEAD
CAPS
TAN
PINCH ROLLER
A rang e of cassette care
The erase head and record/play head and the surface of the pinch roller are delicate
and must not be touched with metal objects such as screwdrivers. You may find it
sier to clean the assembly by pressing the PLAY button to bring head and pinc h
ea
roller into view. Be sure to press the CASS.STOP button after cleaning the mechanism.
mage to the pinchwheel can occur if the unit is left in PLAY mode with the power
Da
switched o
ff.
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CD OPERATION
GENERAL OPERATION
PLAY / PAUSE Press to start playing CD dis c.
Press again to stop playing CD operation temporarily.
Press again to resume playback.
SKIP + & Press to go to the next track or back to the previous track.
SKIP - Press and hold while playing until you find the point of the music.
STOP Press to stop all CD operations.
PLAYBACK
1. Press the “CD” button to enter CD mode.
2. Press the “OPEN / CLOSE” button to open the disc loader compartment and place a CD disc with
the label facing upwards in the CD compartment.
3. When the disc loader compartment is open, only the right and left disc holders are exposed. The
third disc holder will remain covered. To expose the third disc holder, press the “DISC SKIP”
button once.
4. Press the “OPEN / CLOSE” button to close the disc loader compartment.
5. Focus search is performed if a disc is inside. Press the “PLAY / PAUSE” button to start playing the disc.
6. Adjust the “VOLUME” control to the desired level.
7. Press the “PLAY / PAUSE” button again when you want to stop playback temporarily.
8. Press the “STOP” button to finish completely.
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CD OPERATION
PROGRAM
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed for disc play in any order.
Be sure to press the “STOP” button before use.
1. Press the “MEMORY” button, the display will show “000 P-01”, “MEMORY” and disc no. flashing.
2. Select desired track by using the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button.
3. Press the “MEMORY” button again to store the desired track into the program memory.
4. Repeat step 2 to 4 to enter additional tracks into the program memory.
5. When all the desired tracks have programmed. Press the “PLAY / PAUSE” button to play the disc
in the order you have programmed.
6. Press the “STOP” button to terminate programmed playback.
EAT
REP
Press the “REPEAT” button before or during playing CD disc,
each press switches the repeat function as follows:
1 - REPEAT ALL DISCS IN COMPARTMENT
2 - REPEAT 1 DISC
3 - REPEAT
1 TRACK
4 - NORMAL PLAYBACK
REPEAT
ALL DISCS
REPEAT ALL
DISCS
COMPARTM
NORMAL
ACK
PLAYB
IN
ENT
REPEAT
1 DISC
REPEAT
SC
1 DI
REPEAT 1
REPEAT 1
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OTHER FEATURES
EQ
Press the “EQ” button on remote control, each press will switch the EQ function as follows:
1 - JAZZ
2 - ROCK
3 - CLASSIC
4 - POP
5 - FLAT (NORMAL)
Notes:
- CD-RW, CD-R, discs may not play according to the type of recording. MP3 and WMA discs will not
play, however WAV files should play.
EXTRA BASS
1. Press the “BASS” button to enjoy extra bass sound effect.
2. Display will show “BASS - ON”.
3. Press the “BASS” button again to switch off extra bass sound effect.
INTRO
1. While in “CD” mode, press the “INTRO” button on remote control to play each song for 10
seconds.
2. Press the “INTRO” button again to resume normal playback.
REMAIN
1. Press the “REMAIN” button once, display will show the time remaining on the song currently playing.
2. Press the “REMAIN” button twice, display will show the time remaining on the CD currently playing.
3. Press the “REMAIN” button 3 times, display will show the number of songs and time already played
on the current CD.
4. Press the “REMAIN” button 4 times to exit this function.
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OTHER FEATURES
SLEEP
1. Press the “SLEEP” button on remote control, display will show “SLEEP 90”. That means, after 90
minutes, appliance will automatically turn to standby mode.
2. Hold the “SLEEP” button for about 5 seconds to select the turn off time, from 90, to 10 minutes
in 10 minute intervals.
3. Press the “SLEEP” button to “SLEEP OFF” to canel the sleep function.
TIMER ON / OFF & MEMORY CLOCK AJDUST BY REMOTE CONTROL
1. Press the “MODE” button once, the display will show the clock time. Then press the “MEMORY /
CLK - ADJ” button. The display will show “00:00”. Press the “SKIP+” or “SKIP-” button to adjust the
time. When done, press the “MODE” button once to confirm.
2. Now “TIMER ON” will appear flashing on the diaplay. Press the “MEMORY / CLK - ADJ” button and
“SKIP -” button to set the TIMER ON function. When done, press the “MODE” button once to confirm.
Set the appliance to “STANDBY” mode.
3. Press the “MODE” button once more, “TIMER OFF” will appear flashing on display. Follow similar
instructions as mentioned in 2) above. Unit will turn to “STANDBY” mode, at the time set by TIMER
OFF.
4. After setting the TIMER ON and TIMER OFF, press the “TIMER” button once to activate these
functions.
Note. If the apparatus is disconnected from the mains supply all timings will be lost
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 o
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 thinne
benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray for vinyl Lps. It may damage the disc.
ff the dust with a soft cloth,
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Trouble Shooting Guide.
Should you experience problems please consult the guide below
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Dead. No led lit No power to unit.
Dead. Red led lit Unit is in standby
No output. Display lit
Volume set low Adjust volume level
Incorrect mode set
AUX input selected Select CD /Radio/Tape
Speaker leads
correctly
Aerial wire not unravelled. Fully extend FM wire aerial.
General
not connected
Radio
Ch
eck mains connection
plugged in and turned on
Is
Press stan
unit
Check Mode a
one
Ensure the
gripped
dby button on main
or Power button on R/C
nd select correct
for your needs
wire ends are
by the metal clips
Poor reception. FM
Poor reception. AM Loop aerial not adjusted Rotate the loop aerial for best
Not playing
Disc tray not opening CD not selected No CD operation if CD is not
Tape not playing Tape not selected No Tape operation if Tape is
Tape “Wowing” Old tape or tape tightly wound Fast wind tape to loosen
Poor high frequency response Dirty tape heads Clean tape heads with a “Head
Record button will not press
Signal in your area may not be
strong.
Disc not placed correctly Ensure disc is Label side up.
Not correct type of material This player will not play MP3
Disc dirty or damaged. Clean disc with care see page
No disc in selected location Press disc select button
Laser
Pre
recorded tape in or tabs
ved
remo
Exhausted batteries Replace batteriesNo operation or intermittent
Objects in path
CD
optic dirty
Tape
Remote Control
of signal Clear optical path to receiver
Consult your local dealer
on
recepti
discs.
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Use a Laser cleaning disc fro
your local supplier.
cted
sele
not selected
Cleaning” cassette.
Place a blank tape and chec
that tabs have not been
remo
.
ved
k
m
If you are still having difficulty please call the Technical help line. Ring 01422
203676
Opening
holid
(Normal rates apply).
hours Mon-Fri 8 am – 8pm. Sat 9 am – 4pm. Sun 11am – 4pm “Bank
ays as Sun”
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Specifications
Power Supply : 230V ~ 50Hz
Power Consumption : 40W
Output Power(RMS) : 2 x 5W
Terminal impedence : Speaker 8ohms
Main Unit Dimensions : 330(W) x 280(L) x 318(H)mm
Speaker Dimensions : 200(W) x 190(L) x 320(H)mm
Net Weight : 6kg
Gross Weight : 11kg
Tuning Frequency : AM: 540-1600 KHz
FM: 88-108 MHz
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.
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