Audiovox 1286606 User Manual

USING THE CASSETTE

TAPE PLAYBACK

1. Silde the FUNCTION selector to TAPE.

2. Insert a cassette tape.

3. Press the PLAY button.

TO STOP PLAYBACK

 Press the STOP button.

TO FAST WIND

 Press the F.FWD or REWIND button.

 Press the STOP button to stop winding at the desired position.

RECORDING

USE ONLY NORMAL ( TYPE I ) TAPE FOR RECORDING.

1. Insert a cassette tape.

2. Prepare the source to be recorded and play it.

Recording from a CD

(Refer to using the CD player)

 Press the STOP button to stop winding at the desired position.

3. Press the RECORD button which also engages the PLAY button .

TO STOP RECORDING

Press the STOP button.

WHEN THE END OF THE TAPE IS REACHED

The tape stop and the buttons are released. To record on the other side, turn

the cassette over and press the RECORD button again.

TO ERASE A RECORDED TAPE

1. Slide the FUNCTION selector to TAPE.

2. Insert a tape with the side you want to erase facing you.

3. Press the RECORD button to start erasing.

Recording from the radio

( Refer to radio operation )

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

HANDLING THE COMPACT DISC

It's important that you periodically clean the

laser lens:

1. Turn off the unit's power and disconnect the

AC power.

2. Open the CD door and remove the disc.

3. Clean the lens with a soft cloth or use an air

blower brush designed for cameras.

4. If you still are not able to remove dirt

particles, moisten a cotton swab with

isopropyl alcohol and gently apply to the

face of the laser lens, rubbing gently until

all traces of dirt are removed.

Although the music tracks in the disc are covered with a protective layer, it

is still advisable to treat the disc carefully. Always pick up discs by the edge

and put them back in their holders immediately after use.

CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS

Clean the head with a cotton bud slightly

moistened with cleaning fluid or denatured

alcohol.

Capstan

Pinch roller

CLEANING THE UNIT

Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit. Clean by lightly wiping with a soft

cloth.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

 Should the CD door be opened before the reading of the CD is completed,

a jamming noise may occur. This can be resolved by closing the CD door

and then sliding the FUNCTION switch temporarily to TAPE.

 If an abnormal display indication or an operating problem occurs, disconnect

the AC power cord and remove the batteries. Wait at least 5 seconds, then

reconnect the AC power cord or reinstall the batteries.

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Laser lens

Erase head

Record /

playback head

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

The lightning flash

and arrowhead within

the triangle is a

warning sign alerting

you of "dangerous

voltage" inside the

product.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

The exclamation

point within the

triangle is a warning

sign alerting you of

important instructions

accompanying the

product.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Problems

System does not turn

Disc in place but unit

won't play

RADIO

Problems

Poor FM reception

Poor AM(MW)

reception

TAPE

Problems

Distorted or noisy

recording

Record button won't

depress

Solutions

 Make sure AC power plug is secure in the outlet

and inlet has power.

 Batteries may be dead. Install new batteries.

 Make sure the FUNCTION selector is set to CD

position.

 Make sure disc is clean and undamaged.

 Make sure printed side of disc is facing up.

 Make sure PAUSE mode is not activated.

 Make sure the unit is on a secure spot. Vibration

or jarring can cause the disc to skip.

Solutions

 Make sure FM antenna wire is fully extended.

 Electrical interference in your home can cause

poor reception. Move the unit away from them

(especially those with motors and transformers).

 Reposition or turn the unit for better reception.

Solutions

 Tape heads are dirty; clean them.

 Tape is damaged. Try another tape.

 Tabs on edge of cassette may be missing or broken.

If you want to record on that cassette, cover the

holes with removable tape.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Power consumption: 12 W

Power source: AC 120V ~ 60Hz

AC 220V ~ 50Hz (China)

AC 230V ~ 50Hz (Europe & Hong Kong)

AC 240V ~ 50Hz (Australia)

DC 12 V (8 x "C" size or UM-2 batteries)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Printed in China - 10 - 811-179391-011

PRECAUTIONS

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CLASS 1

LASER

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN

OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

PRODUCT

Follow the advice below for safe and appropriate operations.

ON PLACEMENT

 Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid.

 Place the unit on a flat and even surface.

 Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor air

flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on a carpet.

ON SAFETY

 When connecting and disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the

cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and create a hazard.

 When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect

the AC power cord.

ON AC VOLTAGE

 Before use, check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local

voltage.

 When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally.

 Let it stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the

room up and dry the unit before use.

FCC INFORMATION

This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operations are subject to the

following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesirable operations.

Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

This product contains a

low power laser device.

NAMES OF CONTROLS

1. Cassette deck operation controls

STOP

F.FWD

REW

PLAY

RECORD

2. DISPLAY

3. TUNING/CD SKIP buttons

4. Cass compartment

5. MEMORY button

6. FUNCTION selector (CD/Radio/

Tape)

7. VOLUME control

8. Handle

9. CD door

10.Telescopic Antenna

11.CD PLAY/PAUSE & STOP button

12.REPEAT button

13.PRESET button

14.BAND button

15.POWER ON/OFF switch

16.PHONES jack

17.AC socket

18.Battery compartment

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POWERING UP

AC POWER

You can power the unit by plugging the

detachable AC power cord into the AC

inlet on the back of the unit and wall AC

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.

CAUTION:

To prevent electrical shock, match wide

blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

BATTERY POWER

Insert 8 "C" size batteries in

the

battery compartment. Be sure

that the batteries are inserted

correctly to avoid damage to

the unit.

Cautions:

 Do not mix old and new

batteries.

 Do not mix alkaline, standard

(carbon-zinc), or rechargeable

(nickel-cadmium) batteries.

 Be sure to install the battery before disconnecting the AC power cord.

 Always remove the batteries when unit will not be used for a long

period of time, as this will cause leakage to the batteries and subsequently

damage to your unit.

TO TURN ON/OFF THE UNIT

 To turn on the unit, slide the POWER switch to ON position.

 To turn off the unit, slide the POWER switch to OFF position.

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TO WALL AC OUTLET

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ADIUSTING THE SOUND

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME

Adjust the VOLUME control to obtain the desired volume level.

WHEN RECORDING

The VOLUME control may be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal.

FOR PRIVATE LISTENING

Connect headphones (Ø3.5mm stereo mini-plug) to the PHONES jack. When

the headphones are connected, speakers automatically disconnect.

USING THE CD PLAYER

1. Slide the FUNCTION selector to CD. " " is shown on the

display.

2. Open the CD door. Place a disc in the center with the label side front and

then close the CD door gently.

The total number of tracks and playing time will show on the display.

3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start CD play.

TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP button to stop disc play.

TO INTERRUPT PLAYBACK

 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button while a CD is playing to pause play ( " "

indicator will light up).

 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to resume play.

TO SKIP TO THE BEGINNING OF A TRACK

 Pressed either one of the SKIP or button according to the desired

direction, each press skips one track.

 Playback resumes from the selected track.

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MEMORY PLAY (IN STOP MODE)

1. Press the MEMORY button, "MEMORY" indicator will blink on the display.

2. Press the SKIP or SKIP button to select the desired track.

3. Press the MEMORY button to program a track.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all the desired track are programmed (up to 12

tracks).

5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. During program playback, "MEMORY"

indicator will light up.

If an attempt is stored more than 12 tracks, " " is displayed.

TO PLAY THE PROGRAMMED TRACKS

After storing the desired tracks, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play the

program.

TO STOP PROGRAMMED PLAY

Press the STOP button to stop playback.

TO CLEAR THE PROGRAM

Press the STOP button twice, open the CD door or slide the FUNCTION

selector to TAPE or RADIO to clear the program.

Note:

Programming can only be done when the unit is in the stop mode.

REPEAT PLAY (IN PLAY MODE)

This function allows one track, all tracks on a disc or the programmed tracks

only to be played repeatedly.

TO REPEAT THE SAME TRACK

 Press the REPEAT button once during playback, "REPEAT" will light up on

the display.

TO REPEAT THE WHOLE DISC

 Press the REPEAT button a second time to repeat all tracks, "REPEAT"

indicator will blink on the display.

TO CANCEL REPEAT PLAY

 Press the REPEAT button until "REPEAT" indicator is disappeared on the

display.

 Press the STOP button.

Note:

After listening, slide the POWER switch to OFF position.

RADIO OPERATION

MANUAL TUNING

You can listen to your favourite radio stations by sliding the FUNCTION selector

to RADIO, and then

1. Press the BAND button to select the desired band.

2. Press the TUNING +/- buttons to select a station.

3. Adjust the volume.

AUTOMATIC SEARCH TUNING

Press the TUNING + or - button until the ' ' appears, and

a station is searched automatically. When the search is at the

end of the band acceptance level is decreased.

FOR BETTER RECEPTION

Extend and rotate the antenna

to get better FM reception.

AM(MW)

Rotate the unit to get the best

receiving position.

PRESETTING STATION

You can tune into a stored station directly by entering the preset number.

1. Press the BAND button to select a band and tune the TUNING + / - buttons

to choose a desired station.

2. Press the MEMORY button, "MEMORY" indicator will blink on the display.

3. Press the PRESET button to preset a number.

4. Press the MEMORY button again to store the frequency under the selected

preset number.

5. Then, repeat steps 1 to 4 to for next preset.

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TUNING INTO A PRESET STATION

Press the PRESET button to select a presetted number.

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