Audiovox CE445C User Manual

PRECAUTIONS

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 AC VOLTAGE

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

FCC INFORMATION (FOR USA ONLY)

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.

ON SAFETY

• When connecting or disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and create hazard.

• When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.

ON CONDENSATION

• When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the CD player.

• 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.

Should any trouble occur, disconnect the AC power cord and refer servicing to qualified personnel.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

SPEAKERS CONNECTING

• Connect the wires to the speaker terminals in correct position.

• Connect speakers other than the speakers supplied with the unit may damage the unit.

AC POWER CONNECTING

• Before use, check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage. Make sure speakers are connected correctly before plugging the AC power cord into an AC outlet.

CAUTION :

• Be sure the AC power cord is disconnected and all functions are off before making connections.

GENERAL OPERATION

COMPACT DISC (CD) DISPLAY

1.REPEA T mode indicator

2.DISC indicator

3. Playback indicator

4. Pause indicator

5. Track indicator

SOUND ADJUSTMENT

TO ADJUST THE VOLUME

Adjust the VOLUME control to obtain the desired volume level.

FOR PERSONAL LISTENING

Connect headphones (Ø3.5mm stereo mini plug) to the PHONES jack. Adjust the VOLUME for the desired listening level. When headphones are connected, the speakers are automatically disconnected.

WHEN RECORDING

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

RADIO OPERATION

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to TUNER.

2. Select the desired band.

COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK

4. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the disc tray. It takes a short while for your player to check the discs.

5. Press the DISC SKIP button to select the desired disc. Press either one of the SKIP/SEARCH buttons to select the desired track.

6. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback.

To stop playing:

a)For a moment only, press PLAY / PAUSE button and " " will

be displayed. Press this button again to resume playing.

b)Press CD STOP button.

NOTE:

• To locate a track of currently selected disc, press or SKIP/SEARCH button repeatedly.

• To locate a track of another disc, press DISC SKIP button to get to desired disc first and then press or SKIP/ SEARCH buttonrepeatedly.

• T o search a track, keep or SKIP/SEARCH button pressed and release it at desired point.

REVERSE

SKIP

PRESS IT REPEATEDLY

FORWARD

SKIP

REVERSE

KEEP IT PRESSED

FORWARD

• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT , FULL Y INSERT (FOR USA AND CANADA ONL Y).

FM ANTENNA

• Do not connect to an outside antenna.

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

1. CD door

2. POWER STANDBY indicator

3. ON indicator

4. VOLUME control

5. FM STEREO indicator

6. FUNCTION switch (ST.BY/T APE/TUNER/CD)

7. PHONES jack

8. CD OPEN/CLOSE button

9. CD REPEAT ALL DISC button

10. CD REPEAT ONE/DISC button

11. CD STOP button

12. Cassette holder

13. CD display

14. TUNING control

15. Remote sensor

16. Mode selector (BEAT CUT / FM MODE)

17. BAND selector (FM/AM)

18. DISC SKIP button

19. CD SKIP/SEARCH button

20. CD PLAY/PAUSE button

21. Cassette operation controls REC button

PLAY button REWIND button F.FWD (fastforward) button STOP / EJECT button PAUSE button

3. Tune into a station.

4. Adjust the volume.

RADIO OPERATION

FOR BETTER RECEPTION

Fully unwind the wire antenna. Then extend the wire antenna and place it in the position that sound best.

NOTE:

DO NOT CONNECT FM ANTENNA WIRE TO OUTSIDE ANTENNA.

TO RECEIVE THE FM BROADCAST IN STEREO

Set the Mode selector to FM.ST. When the FM STEREO broadcast is received, FM STEREO indicator lights up.

IF THE FM BROADCAST SIGNAL IS WEAK

Set the Mode selector to FM MONO position to turn off the FM STEREO indicator and background noises become monaural.

AFTER LISTENING

Set the FUNCTION switch to ST.BY (Standby).

Rotate the unit to get the best receiving position.

AM / MW

COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to CD.

3. Press the DISC SKIP button to revolve the tray clockwise. Place other disc(s) on the disc holder(s). WARNING: Take out all discs from the disc tray before transportation.

2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the disc tray. Place the first disc onto the disc holder, with the label side up.

CD REPEAT PLAYBACK

REPEAT PLAYBACK - DURING PLA YBACK MODE To repeat the current track

• Press REPEAT ONE/DISC button until REPEAT ONE appears on the CD display and the currently playing track will be played repeatedly until the stop button is pressed.

• Press or SKIP buttons with repeat function on, repeat can still skip through different track of the currently selected disc.

To repeat the whole disc

• Press REPEAT ONE/DISC button until REPEA T ONE DISC appears on the CD display and the current disc will be played repeatedly starting from the currently playing point.

• Press or SKIP buttons with REPEAT ONE/DISC function on, one can still search through the whole disc, and the player may start playing from the selected point.

To repeat all disc

• Press REPEAT ALL DISC button until REPEAT ALL DISC appears on the CD display.

• Press on / SKIP buttons can make the player start playing from the newly selected point of the currently playing disc.

• Press on DISC SKIP button can make the player start playing from the first track of the newly selected disc. The / SKIP buttons can be used to choose a particular track on this selec ted di sc, the pl aye r will then start playing from that point.

To cancel repeat play

• Press either one of the REPEAT buttons until the word 'REPEAT' disappears from the CD display.

ATTENTION - If the CD player does not operate properly

1. Slide the FUNCTION switch from CD to ST.BY (Standby).

2. Slide the FUNCTION switch from ST.BY to CD.

TAPE PLAYBACK

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to TAPE.

2. Press the STOP/EJECT button.

REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL)

TO CHANGE REMOTE BA TTERY

1. Open the battery door.

2. Insert one CR2025 (3V) size battery.

ATTENTION

Take out the PVC sheet before operating the Remote Control.

5CD CHANGER

HOME STEREO SYSTEM

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3. Insert a cassette tape into the cassette compartment.

TO STOP PLAYBACK

Press the STOP / EJECT button.

TO INTERRUPT PLA YBACK

Press the PAUSE button. To resume play, press the PAUSE button again.

4. Press the PLAY button to begin playback.

WHEN THE TAPE REACHES ITS END

During fast wind or regular play, the tape will automatically be stopped when its end is reached.

TO REWIND AND FASTWIND

Press the REW or F.FWD button. Press the STOP / EJECT button to stop winding at the desired position.

RECORDING FROM BUILT-IN TUNER

USE ONLY NORMAL (TYPE I) TAPE FOR RECORDING RECORDING FROM THE BUILT-IN TUNER

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to TUNER and tune to your desired station.

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

2. Insert a tape.

The side you want to record.

BA TTERY REPLACEMENT

When battery become weak, the operating distance of the Remote Control is greatly reduced and you will need to replace the battery.

NOTE:

If the Remote Control is not to be used for a long time, remove the battery to avoid damage caused by battery leakage corrosion.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING CD

If the CD skips or will not play, the disc may need to be cleaned. Before playing, wipe the disc from the centre out with a cleaning cloth. After playing, store the disc in its case.

CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS

To maintain optimum sound quality, clean the playback/record heads (a), erasure head (b), pinch roller (c), and capstans (d) regularly (every 10 hours of use). Use a cotton swab lightly moistened with cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol.

CLEANING THE UNIT

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

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If an abnormal display indication or an operating problem occurs, disconnect the AC power cord. Wait at least 5 seconds, then reconnect it. Before transporting the unit, take out all the discs from CD tray.

WARNING

EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DONOT OPEN

"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."

WARNING:

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK

AVOID EXPOSURE T O BEAM

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

CAUTION

DEFEATED.

This product contains a low power laser device.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to persons.

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

• If whistle is heard (beat), it may be reduced by switching the "Beat Cut" to the other position.

RECORDING FROM CD PLAYER

USE ONLY NORMAL (TYPE I) TAPE FOR RECORDING RECORDING FROM THE CD PLAYER

1.Set the FUNCTION switch

2. Insert a tape.

to CD.

The side you want to record.

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

TO STOP RECORDING

Press the STOP / EJECT button.

4. Press the PLAY / P AUSE button of the CD player.

PLAY/PAUSE

TO ERASE A RECORDED TAPE

1. Press the FUNCTION button

TO INTERRUPT RECORDING

Press the PAUSE button. To resume, press the PAUSE button again.

to TAPE.

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

3. Press the RECORD button to start erasing.

REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL)

1. OPEN Button

2. - SKIP Button

3.REPEAT Button

4. +SKIP Button

5. DISC SKIP Button

6. PLA Y/PAUSE Button

7. STOP Button

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL CORRECTL Y

• Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located on the unit.

• When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be degraded, causing unreliable operation.

• The recommended effective distance for remote operation is about 4 meters (13 feet).

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

The following checks will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your system. Before going through the check list below, first check the following points.

SYMPTOM

GENERAL

No sound.

No sound from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

Reversed left and right sound.

Lack of bass sound or apparently imprecise physical location of musical instruments.

Severe hum or noise.

RADIO RECEPTION

The FM STEREO indicator flashes. Severe hum or noise.

CD PLA YER OPERA TION

Play does not start.

Distorted playback or sound loss during CD playback.

CASSETTE DECK OPERATION

Recording cannot be made.

Recording or playback cannot be made or there is a decrease in sound level.

Excessive wow or flutter, or sound dropout.

Insufficient erasure.

Increase of noise or erase of high frequencies.

CAUSE (AND REMEDY)

• Turn VOLUME clockwise.

• The headphones are connected. Disconnect them.

• Check the speaker connections of the inoperative channel.

• Check the speaker cord connection and speaker location.

• Check the speaker connection for proper phasing.

• The TV or VCR is too close to the stereo system. Separate the stereo system from the TV or VCR.

• Wire the antenna.

• The disc is not placed correctly.

• Dirty disc.

• The disc is inserted upside down.

• The player is in the pause mode.

• Moisture condensation.

• CD disc is dirty or scratched.

• No cassette in the cassette holder.

• The tab is removed from the cassette.

• The tape is wound completely.

• Dirty head.

• Magnetic build-up on the record/ playback head.

• Contamination of the capstans or pinch rollers.

• Magnetic build-up on the erase head.

CLASS 1 LASER

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Power requirements AC ~ 120V 60Hz (USA/CANADA)

AC ~ 220V 50Hz (other countries) AC ~ 230-240V 50Hz (Europe) AC ~ 240V 50Hz (Australia) AC ~ 110-120V/220-240V 50/60Hz (other countries)

Power consumption 15 W

Specifications and external apperance are subject to change without advance notice due to continuous product improvement.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinch particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

Printed in China 811-167091-011