COBY electronic CX-CD377 User Manual

CX-CD377
Micro CD Player Stereo System with
AM/FM Tuner
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully before operation.
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PRECAUTIONS

The exclamatio n point with in an equilat eral triang le is intende d to alert the u ser to th e presence of impor tant oper ation and servicing instruc­tions in t he literature ac companying the a ppliance.
For Cus tomer Use:
Enter bel ow the serial numb er that is located on the unit . Retain this information f or future r eference.
Model N o. CX-CD37 7
Seria l No.
WARNI NG:
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose thi s devic e to rain or moist ure. Dangerous high voltage is presen t inside the enclo sure. Do not open th e cabinet.
CAUTIO N:
To prevent elec tric shock, match wide bl ade of plug to wide sl ot of outlet and fully inser t.
WARNI NG:
Handlin g the cords on this pro duct will expose yo u to lead, a chemi cal known to the State of C alifornia to caus e cancer, and birth defects or other reproduc tive harm. Wa sh hands
afte r handling.
PROTECT YO UR HEAR ING:
Hearing experts advise against th e constant use of p ersonal stereo s played at high volume. C onstant exposur e to high volumes ca n lead to hearing l oss. If you should experi ence ringing in t he ears or hearin g loss, discont inue use and seek me dical advice.
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PRECAUTIONS
ON PROTEC TION AGAINST L ASER ENERGY EX POSURE
As the las er beam used in this c ompact disc playe r is harmful to the eye s, do not attempt
to disassemble the casing .
Stop ope ration immediately if any li quid or solid obje ct should fall int o the cabinet.
Do not put anyt hing in the s afety slot. If you do, the laser diode w ill be ON when the C D
door is st ill open.
If the uni t is not to be us ed for a long per iod of t ime, make s ure that all power sources
are disc onnected fro m the unit. Remove all batteries from the ba ttery compartment, and unplug t he AC-DC ad apter from the wall outlet. M ake it a practi ce to remove th e AC-DC adapter by g rasping the main b ody and not by pulling the cord .
This unit employs a laser. The use of control s or adjustment or perfor mance of proce-
dures oth er than those spe cied here may re sult in exposure to hazardo us radiation.
ON PLACE MENT
Do not use t he unit in places wh ich are extreme ly hot, cold, dust y, or humid.
Place th e unit on a at and even sur face.
Do not rest rict th e air ow of the u nit by placing it in a plac e with poor ventilation, by
coveri ng it with a cloth, or by placing i t on a carpet.
ON COND ENSATION
When l eft in a he ated room w here it is w arm and damp, water droplets or condensatio n
may form inside the u nit.
When the re is condensat ion inside the uni t, the unit may not fun ction normally.
Let the unit stand 1 to 2 hour s before turn ing the power on, or gra dually heat the roo m up
and dry t he unit before use.
Should any trouble occur, remove the power source and refer servicing to qualied personnel.
For recycl ing or disposal infor mation about this product, plea se contact your loca l author ities or the Elec tronics Indus tries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read Inst ruct ions: All the safet y an d op erating instructio ns s hould
1.
be read before the pr oduct is o perated.
Retai n Instru ctions: The safety and oper ating instr uctio ns should be
2.
retaine d for futu re reference.
Heed Warning s: All warnings on the product and in the op erating
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instru ctions s hould be adhered to.
Follow Instr ucti ons: All operat ing and usage in structions should be
4.
followe d.
Cleaning: Unplu g this produ ct from the wall outlet before cleaning.
5.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aeroso l cleaners. Use a damp c loth f or cleaning.
Attachmen ts: Use on ly attachment s recom mended by the manu fac-
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turer. Use of other atta chments may be haza rdous.
Water and Mois ture: Do n ot use this produc t near wate r (e.g., near
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a bath tub, washbo wl, kitc hen sink, laundr y tub, i n wet basements, or near a swim ming poo l and the like).
Acces sorie s: Do not place this produ ct on an
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unstable car t, st and, t ripod, bracket , or t able. Use only with carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or table s recomm ended by the manufacturer or sold wit h the produc t. Any mounting of the produc t shou ld fol low th e manu facturer’s in ­struc tions and sh ould u se a mountin g acc es­sory recomme nded by the manufact urer.
A produc t and car t combi nation sh ould be
9. moved with car e. Quic k stops, excessive forc e, and u neven sur face s may cause t he produ ct and car t comb ination t o overturn.
Ventil ation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provi ded for ven -
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tilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overhe ating. These openings should never be blocked by placing the pro duct on a b ed, sofa , rug, or other similar sur face. This pro duct should not be placed in a built-in installatio n suc h as a bookcase or rack unless proper vent ilation is pr ovided or the manufactu rer instruc­tions have b een adher ed to.
Power So urces: This product sh ould be operate d only fr om the t ype
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of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the typ e of power supp ly to your hom e, consul t your produ ct dealer o r local power comp any. For produc ts intended to operate from batter y power or ot her sourc es, refe r to the oper ating ins truct ions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Groun ding or Po lariz atio n: This product may be equipped with a
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polarized alternating- curren t line plug that has one blade wider than
the ot her. This plug will only  t into the power o utlet in one direc tion.
This is a safet y fe ature. If yo u are unable to inser t th e plu g ful ly into the outlet, try rever sing the direction of th e plug. If the plug should stil l
fail to t, contac t an electri cian to repla ce the obsol ete out let. D o not
defeat th e safety purpose of the polar ized plu g.
Power- Cord Protecti on: Power suppl y c ords should be routed so
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that they are not l ikely to be walked o n or pinche d by items placed upon or agai nst them, paying par ticular attenti on to cord s at plugs, conveni ence receptacles, and at th e point which they exit from the produc t.
Protec tive A ttachment Plug: The produc t may be eq uipped w ith an
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attac hment plug with overload prote ction. Thi s is a safety feature. See the operating instructio ns for replacement or di rectio ns to reset the protective d evice. If replacement of th e plu g is required, be sur e the service technician has us ed a repla cement plug that has the same overloa d prote ction as the origin al plug as specied by the manufa c­turer.
Outdoor Antenna Gro unding: If an outsi de antenna is c onnected to
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the prod uct, be sur e the antenn a system is gr ounded so a s to provide some protection against voltag e s urges and buil t-up static c harges . Article 810 of the National Electric al Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides inform ation w ith reg ard to p roper g roundin g of the mast and suppor t­ing structure, grounding o f th e le ad-in wire to an antenna -disc harge unit, size of groundi ng conduct ors, locat ion of antenna- discha rge unit, connec tion to grounding elect rodes, and req uirement s for the ground -
ing elec trode (see  gure).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Light ning: For added protection for this pr oduct, unplug i t f rom the
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wall outl et and disc onnect the antenna or cable sy stem duri ng a light­ning storm or w hen it is left unatten ded a nd unu sed f or lo ng periods of time. This w ill prevent damage to the product due to lightning or power-li ne surges .
Power Lines: An outside antenn a system should not be loc ated in
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the vicinity of ove rhead power lines o r other electri c light or p ower circui ts, or where i t can fall into s uch power lines or circ uits. When installing an o utside antenna sys tem, extrem e c are should be taken to keep from touchi ng such power lines o r circuits, as co ntact with them might be fatal.
Overl oadin g: Do not overloa d wall outlets, extension cords, or in-
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tegral convenienc e r ecepta cles as this can r esult in a risk of re or
electr ic shoc k.
Objec t and Liquid Entr y: Never push ob jects of any kind i nto this
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produc t throu gh open ings as they may tou ch dang erous voltage
points or shout- out parts t hat c ould resul t in a re or e lectr ic shock.
Never spil l liquid of any kind on the p roduct .
Servicing: Do not attempt to se rvic e this product yourself as opening
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or removing cover s may expos e you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all s ervicing to qual ied service personnel.
Damag e Requir ing Ser vice: Unplug this product fr om the wall out let
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and refer servi cing to qualied serv ice personnel under the follow­ing conditions: a) w hen the power-sup ply or pl ug is damaged; b) if liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen i nto the pr oduct; c) if the pro duct ha s been ex posed to rain o r water; d) if the produ ct doe s not operate norma lly by following the o peratin g instr uction s. Adjust only those controls th at are cover ed by the o perating instructions a s improp er adj ustment of other c ontrols may result in damage and will
often require extensi ve work by a qualied technician to restore t he
produc t to its normal op eration; e) if the pro duct has been drop ped or damaged in any way; f) when t he produc t exhibits a distinct ch ange in perf ormanc e—t his indic ates a need for ser vice.
Repla cemen t Par ts: W hen replacement pa rts are re quired, be sure
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that you r serv ice tec hnicia n has use d replacement parts speci ed by
the manufac turer or have the same character istic s as the original part.
Unautho rized substi tutions may result in r e, electric shock , or other
hazards.
Safet y Check: Upon completi on of any service or repai rs to this prod-
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uct, ask the ser vice techn ician to perf orm safety checks to ensure that the prod uct is in proper oper ating co ndition.
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Wall or Ceiling Moun ting: T he prod uct sho uld be mounted to a wall
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or ceili ng only as re commen ded by the ma nufacturer.
Heat: The product should be situate d away from hea t so urces such
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as radiators, heat registers , stoves, or other products (including ampli-
ers) that produce heat.
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COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS

This equipment has been te sted and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to prov ide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not inst alled and used in acc ordanc e wit h the instr uctions, may cause harmful interfer­ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occ ur in a particular installation. If this equipm ent does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, whic h can be determined by t urning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tr y to co rrect the inter ferenc e by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or reloc ate the rec eiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connec t the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fr om that to which the rec eiver is connected.
Consult the dealer o r an experi enced radio technician for help.
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CD CARE & MAINTENANCE

Handling CDs

Hold a CD by its edges. Avoid touching the recorded side of the disc. To remove a CD from its storage case, press down on the center retention mechani sm of the case and lif t the disc out.

Cleaning CDs

Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe off any ngerprints and dusts from the play­ing surface of the disc. W ipe in a straight line radially from the center to the outside edge of the disc. Small dust par ticl es and light stains will not affect playback qualit y.
Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sp rays,
benzene, or thinners to clean your CDs.
To reduce the ris k of scratches, always put CDs back in their
case af ter use.
Do not subject CDs to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, high
humidit y, or high temperatures.
Do not plac e sticker s or labels on either side of the CD.

Cleaning t he CD Player Lens

A dirt y lens can c ause CD playback to skip. If the lens is very dir ty, the CD may not work at all. Unplug the power supply, open the CD door, and clean the lens as fo llows:
For Dust or Dr y Part icles - use a cam era lens brush/blower to
blow on the lens a few times. Then, wipe the lens gently with the brush, an d blow on the l ens once more.
For Fingerprint s - use a dr y cot ton swab to wipe the lens in a
straight line radially from the center to t he outside edge.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTIONS ........................................... 4
COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS ................................... 8
CD CARE & MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 9
Handling CDs ......................................................................................... 9
Cleaning CDs ......................................................................................... 9
Cleaning the CD Player Lens ................................................................9
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................. 10
PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................ 12
FEATURES .................................................................................... 13
GETTING S TARTED ...................................................................... 14
CX-CD377 at a Glance ........................................................................ 14
Bottom V iew ............................................................................... 15
Top View..................................................................................... 15
Remote Control .......................................................................... 15
Digital Display ............................................................................ 15
Mountin g the CX-CD377 ..................................................................... 16
Connec tions ......................................................................................... 17
Speakers .................................................................................... 17
Auxiliary (optional) ..................................................................... 17
Power ......................................................................................... 17
CD MODE ................................................................................... 18
Basic Operation ................................................................................... 18
CD Functions .......................................................................................18
Play/Pause/Stop ........................................................................ 18
Previous /Next (Skip) .................................................................. 18
Reverse/ Forward (Scan) ........................................................... 18
Repeat /Random Mode .............................................................. 19
Program (Memor y)..................................................................... 19
RADI O MODE .............................................................................2 0
Basic Operation ................................................................................... 20
Tuning .........................................................................................20
Reception ................................................................................... 20
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AUX MODE ................................................................................. 21
Basic Operation ................................................................................... 21
SETU P MODE ............................................................................... 22
Clock /Display ....................................................................................... 22
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................... 23
SPECI FICATIONS ........................................................................25
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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please make sure the following items are included in the package. If any items are missing, c ontact your loca l dealer.
CX-CD377 Main Unit
Stereo Speakers (x 2)
Remote Control
3.5mm male-to -male Line-in Cable
Mountin g Plate with Screws (3 x 10 PWA)
Pedestal Base
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FEATURES

Vertical Loading CD Player
Multi-Function Backlit LCD Display
Electronic Volume Control
Analog AM/FM Stereo Tuner (Rotary Tuning, Digital Readout)
Dynamic Bass Boost System (D BBS)
Full-Range Speaker System
110/220V Dual Volt age
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GETTING STARTED

CX-CD377 a t a Glance

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GETTING STARTED

Bottom View

1.
AC Power Cord
2.
Speaker Out Jacks (Left, Right)
3.
Voltage Selector (110/220V)
Mountin g Slots
11.
FM Antenna Lead
23.

Top View

Power (On/O ff)
4.
Power Indicator
5.
6.
Function S witch (CD/Aux /Radio)
7.
Bass Switch (On/O ff)
Auxiliary Line -In Jack
8.
Volume Down / Up
9.
10.
Remote Sensor
12.
Play/Pause
Stop
13.
14.
Repeat /Random
15.
Next
16.
Previous
17.
Program
Open CD Door
18.
19.
CD Door
20.

Digital Display

21.
AM/FM Tuning Dial
22.
Band Selector Switch (AM/FM/FM ST.)
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Remote Control

1.
Power/Standby
2.
Program
3.
Play/Pause
4.
Stop
Next
5.
Previous
6.
Volume Up
7.
8.
Volume Down
Digital D isplay
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GETTING STARTED
Hooks
Screws
Mounting Plate

Mounting t he CX-CD377

To mount your CX-CD377 to either a wall or the pedestal base:
Using 4 screws, afx the mounting plate to either a wall or to the
1. pedestal base.
2.
Align the 4 mounting slots on the bottom of the main unit to hang on the hooks of the mounting plate.
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GETTING STARTED

Connections

Speakers

Always connect the speakers before connecting the power supply.
Connec t the black wire of the left speaker to the black terminal
marked “ L-” on the rear of th e main unit.
Connec t the red wire of the left speaker to the red terminal
marked “ L+” on the rear of the main unit.
Connec t the black wire of the right speaker to the black terminal marked “ R-” on the rear of the main unit.
Connec t the red wire of the right speaker to the red terminal
marked “ R+” on the rear of the main unit.

Auxiliary (optional)

Use a 3.5mm male-to -male line-in cable to connect the line-
out or headphone out jack of an audio device to the CX- CD377 Auxiliary Line -In jack.

Power

This unit r uns on AC 110V or 220V powe r.
1.
Make sure that the voltage selector on the bottom of the unit is set to the proper voltage. If you are unsure which voltage
setting to use, please contact the loc al retailer from which you purchased this product.
2.
Plug the power cord into an AC wall socket.
3.
To turn the player on, set the POW ER switch to the “On” position.
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CD MODE

Basic Operation

Press POWER to turn the player on.
1.
To open the CD Door, press . Inser t a CD with it s label
2. facing up. Close the CD Door (it will click into place).
3.
Set the FUN CTION sw itch to the “ CD” position.
4.
Press to star t CD playback.

CD Function s

Play/Pause/Stop

Press to star t playback.
Press during playbac k to pause. Press again to resume playback.
Press during playback to stop the disc.

Previous/Next (Skip)

Press to skip to the previous t rack.
Press to skip to the next trac k.

Reverse/Forward (Scan)

Press and hold to scan through the cur rent track in a reverse direction.
Press and hold to scan through the current trac k in a forward direction.
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CD MODE

Repeat/Random Mode

Press to set the re peat/random mode of the player. Each suc­cessive press of will change the mode as follow s:
Repeat One: repeat the current track (ashing REPEAT display)
Repeat All: repeat the entire CD (ste ady REPE AT display)
Random: play all tracks in r andom sequence (steady R AND OM display)
Normal/Off: play all tr acks in sequential order (no indic ator)

Program (Memo ry)

Press Program to set a custom sequence of up to 20 tracks to be played.
Press to stop playback.
1.
Press to enter Pro gram mode.
2.
Press or to select a track and then press to
3. store it in memory.
4.
Repeat Step 3 until you have completed storin g the program, or when you have stored 20 tracks.
Press to star t program playback . To cancel pro gram
5. playback, press or open the CD Door.
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RADIO MODE

Basic Operation

Press POWER to turn the player on.
1.
Set the FUN CTION sw itch to the “ Radio” position.
2.
3.
Set the BAND SELECTOR switch to:
AM: Listen to AM broadcasts.
FM: Listen to FM Mono broadcasts (use this set­ting if reception i s weak).
FM ST: Listen to FM Stereo broadc asts.

Tuning

Turn the AM/FM Tuning Dial down to tune to a lower station fre­quency.
Turn t he AM/FM Tuning Dial up to tune to a higher station fre-
quency.

Recept ion

For FM broadcasts, extend the FM antenna fully and adjust its
position for best r eception.
For AM broadcasts, the unit should be positioned for best signal
strength (the AM antenna is built into the unit).
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AUX MODE

Auxiliary (Aux) mo de allows you to play any audio device (e.g., MP3, casset te player, etc.) through your CX-CD377 system.

Basic Operation

Use a 3.5mm male- to-male line-in cable to connect the Line -out
1. or Headphone out jac k of an audio device to the CX- CD377 Auxiliary Line -In jack.
2.
Press POWER to turn the player on.
3.
Set the FUN CTION sw itch to the “AUX ” position.
4.
Start playback on the external audio device.
You must use the external audio device to control playback
To avoid distortion, do not set the volume from
the exter nal audio device to ver y high levels.
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SETUP MODE

Clock/Dis play

Place in the player in St andby mode (press POWER if the
1. player is currently o n). The time will be displaye d when the player is in Standby.
2.
Press to enter Setup mode. The 12H /24H set ting will ash. Press or to change t he setting.
12H: Displays the time in 12-hour time.
24H: Displays the time in 24-hour time.
Press . The hour setting wi ll ash. Pre ss or
1. to change t he setting.
Press . The minutes setting will ash. Press or
2.
to change t he setting.
3.
Press once more to save your changes.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have a problem with this devic e, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at ww w.cobyusa.com for Frequently
Asked Q uestions (FAQs) and rmware updates. If these resources do
not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support.
COBY Electronics Technical Support
Address: 56- 65 Rust S t.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–11:00 PM EST
Phone: 800 -681-2629 or 718- 416-3197
Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com
Web: www.cobyusa.c om
Maspeth, NY 11378
Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM–11:00 PM EST
There is no power to the devic e.
Ensure that the power cord is securely connected to the unit and the
proper wall outlet.
Ensure that the voltage selector has been set properly (110V or
220V).
The device does not play.
Moisture may have condensed inside the player. Remove the
disc and leave the player on for 1-2 hours and then tr y again.
There is no sound.
Ensure that the speaker connections are secure and c orrec t.
Try adjusting the volume.
Ensure that the player is in the proper mode (CD, Aux, Radio).
Ensure that headphones are not connecte d to the unit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The sound is distor ted.
The unit may be positioned too closely to a large appliance (e.g, a TV or ref rigerator). If possible, turn the appliance off or move the unit to another location.
Ensure that the radio is in broadc ast reception range.
Decrease the volum e level.
The remote control doesn’t work.
Ensure that t here are no obstacles between the remote and the
player.
Point the remote at the remote sensor on the main unit.
Strong light (e.g. direc t sunlight, uorescent lights, strobe lights)
may inter fere with the remote signal.
Ensure that the batteries in the remote retain a charge and have
been inst alled correct ly.
Try replacing the remote’s batteries.
The CD will not play.
Ensure that the CD has be en loaded with its label facing up.
Ensure that the CD is not damaged, sc ratched, or dirt y.
Playback is “skipping”.
Ensure that the CD is not damaged, sc ratched, or dirt y.
Ensure that the unit has been installed in a stable location to
avoid vibration and shock.
The player will only play one track, re peate dly.
Ensure that REPEAT mode is off (pre ss REPEAT to cancel).
The Function mode is not working.
Ensure that the CD Compartm ent Lid is cl osed.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply
Tuning System
Audio Output
Audio Input
Output Power
Speaker Dimensions 4.33” x 8.07” x 6.38” (WH D)
Unit Dimensions 11.46” x 3.03” x 7.91” (WHD)
Net Weight 6.28 lbs
AC 110/220V 60/50Hz (Dual Voltage)
AM: 530 - 1710kHz FM: 88 - 108MHz
Stereo Speakers (x2)
3.5mm Aux Line-In
2.2W RMS x 2
Speci cations and manua l are subje ct to chang e withou t notice.
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NOTES
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