DK Digital CDM-100 Owner's Manual

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Thank you very much . . .

. . . for choosing one of our CD micro systems. For your own safety and in order to learn all about the functions available, please read this manual and keep it for future reference. And if you once sell the unit please include the manual.

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Important Safety Instructions, please read carefully!

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This unit is meant to playback CDs, to receive radio program and to playback and record compact cassettes. Using it in any another way you risk electric shock. This device may not be used differently from the instructions in this manual.

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Never attempt to open the housing of your CD micro system or to service the product beyond that described in this manual. All servicing or repair must be referred to qualified service personnel authorised by us.

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To avoid the risk of electric shock never use the product in humid areas or near water - e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, or the like.

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This unit is intended for use with the mains voltage of AC230V~ / 50 Hz. Never try to use it with different voltage supply.

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Proper air circulation around the housing must be provided to avoid overheating.

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If objects have fallen inside or liquid has been spilt onto the product disconnect the plug from the mains immediately and consult qualified service personnel.

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Never let children play with the unit or stick anything into it. Otherwise they face the risk of electric shock.

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Do not place the unit near strong magnetic fields, water or heat.It

should not be exposed to direct sunlight for a longer period. Avoid positions with heavy dust or poor ventilation. The unit should not be exposed to mechanical vibrations or shock.

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This product uses invisible “Class-1Laser”. Never expose your eyes to this

dangerous laser beam.

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If you move the FUNCTION switch to the TAPE (OFF) position, the device is not disconnected from the mains.Soifyou don’t use the product for a longer period disconnect it from the mains.

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If you transport the unit from cold to warm conditions, condensation inside may cause moisture leading to malfunctions. If so please open the disc tray and wait about 30 minutes, until the moisture has evaporated.

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Never touch a power cord with wet hands! Never use a damaged power cord to avoid risk of life by electric shock.

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After disconnection from the mains you can use a soft damp cloth to clean the housing. Don’t use strong cleansing products.

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The control elements

...onthefront panel:

1. FUNCTION - to choose the requested operating mode

9: - Skip / search forward & back

3. Dial scale

4. TUNING - to tune in the stations

5. CD display

6. 4/; - to start / pause CD playback

7. VOLUME - to set the volume

8. CLOSE / OPEN - locking button for CD compartment lid

9. FM ST. - FM stereo indicator

10. Head phones socket

11. PROG. - to program a sequence of CD tracks

12. REPEAT - to repeat one or all CD tracks

13. < - to stop CD playback

14. INTRO - plays all CD tracks for 10 seconds

15. Infrared sensor - receives the signals from the remote control

16. Cover of buttons for cassette operation

17. DBBS - to increase the level of the low frequencies

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...ontherear panel:

18. FM pigtail antenna

19. Speaker outputs

...ontheremotecontrol:

1. 9 : - CD skip / search forward & back

2. < - to stop CD playback

3. INTRO - plays all CD tracks for 10 seconds

4. PROGRAM- to program a sequence of CD tracks

5. 4/; - to start / pause CD playback

6. REPEAT - to repeat one or all CD tracks

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Setting up the system

You can mount your new CD micro system on a plane and stable surface. The stand of the unit should be located close to a properly connected power socket. In order to ensure a sufficient ventilation, the device must not be operated on soft surfaces (carpets or the like). Possible ventilation openings of the devices must not be covered by newspapers, curtains etc.

The Remote Control

Take out the remote control handset from the package. Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries (1,5 V, size “AAA”). Please make sure the polarity matches the marks inside the compartment. Otherwise the r/c will not work and may be damaged. Replace the cover.

Should the r/c start to work unreliably replace both batteries. We recommend using alkaline batteries. Please point the r/c towards the main unit when calling up functions. No obstacles may stand in the way between r/c and infrared sensor.

If you won’t use the r/c for a week or longer, please remove the batteries from the compartment, to prevent damage by leakage.

Batteries must not be disposed by ordinary refuse disposal. Please lead empty batteries towards appropriate collecting points. Never throw batteries into fire.

Establish connections

1. Connect the cable of the speaker box to be set up to the right to the

SPEAKER output “R”. Connect the cable of the speaker box to be set up to the left to the SPEAKER output “L”.

2. Connect the mains chord to a properly wired mains wall outlet (230V~/50Hz).

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Operation of the CD micro system

General operation

To switch the unit on move the FUNCTION switch from the TAPE (OFF) position to the position of the desired signal source.

“CD/MP3” for CD and MP3 disc playback, or

“FM” for FM radio reception, or

“AM” for AM radio reception, or

"TAPE (OFF)” for cassette operation.

The blue bar on the front panel will be lit and the unit is in operation.

Setting the volume

With the VOLUME controller on the front panel of the unit you can set the volume as requested. Turn the controller clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counter clockwise to lower the volume.

Headphone operation

You can connect a headphone to the phones jack on the front panel of the device using a

3.5mm jack plug. This deactivates the connected speakers.

Be careful with regard to your hearing. A too high volume may lastingly impair the hearing ability of your ears.

DBBS

If you would like to boost the low frequencies, press the DBBS button. Press the button again to deactivate this function.

Switching off

To switch the unit off, move the FUNCTION switch to the „TAPE (OFF)” position. As this doesn’t disconnect the device from the mains you should unplug the power chord if you’re not going to use the micro system for a longer period of time.

CD / MP3 operation

This device plays generally audio CDs as well as CD-R(W) media burnt with a PC. For MPEG format bit rates from 8 to 320 kbps are supported. Due to the various types of blank CDs, PC types, operating systems, burning software and methods, we cannot guarantee that every burnt CD will be played immaculately. The device does not play CD-ROMs or DVD media. You can also control the disc functions using the remote control.

If the device plays a MP3 disc, ESP lights up in the display and indicates, that playback will be continued error-free even when the unit is exposed to light shock of vibration.

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How to handle CDs

Only touch CDs at the edges to avoid finger prints and dirt.

Clean dirty CDs carefully with a soft non-fluff cloth by wiping from the middle to the outside. Avoid circulating movements! Do not use any solvents as this may damage the CD.

Do not use any inscriptions and labels on your CDs. This could damage the CD or lead to unbalance which might impair playback and the device.

CD playback

Move the FUNCTION switch to the CD/MP3 position.

Open the CD compartment by carefully pressing on the “CLOSE OPEN” field. Insert a CD with the label side up onto the spindle of the CD plate.

Close the CD compartment by carefully pushing down the cover of the CD compartment and slightly press the “CLOSE OPEN” area until it clicks into place. The device is then reading the CD. Now the display shows the total number of tracks on the CD.

To start playback, press the 4; button. The CD display shows the respectively played track number and the playback symbol

4. Press this button again to pause playback.

The playback symbol

4starts flashing. Pressing the button again continues the playback

process.

Press the STOP < button to stop playback. Now the display shows the total number of tracks on the CD. Please always press the STOP < button first before opening the CD compartment.

Select tracks

During playback you can briefly press the

9 or : button to select the previous or

subsequent track. Keep one of these buttons pushed to activate the search mode (highspeed playback). When the requested portion has been reached, release the button. Playback with normal speed will be resumed. With MP3 discs, the sound is muted in the search mode.

Repeat function

If you press the REPEAT button once during playback, the display shows “REPEAT”, and the track currently being played will be repeated. If you press this button twice, the whole CD will be repeated and “REPEAT ALL” is displayed. The track(s) will be repeated over and over, until you leave the repeat mode by pressing the REPEAT button again or if your cancel playback by pressing the STOP button.

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Playback in programmed order

You can programme the playback of tracks in a special sequence of up to 32 tracks selected by yourself.

To select the tracks for your individual sequence, stop playback first. Then press the PROGRAM button. Now “PROG” is flashing in the display and invites you to select track no. 01.

Now use the 9 or : buttons to select the first track.

Press the PROGRAM button, to store that track. “P02” in the display shows you that you now can store track no. 2. Repeat above steps, until all desired tracks have been stored.

Press the 4; button, to start the playback of the programmed sequence.

To delete the programme press the STOP button twice, or open the CD compartment, or select another signal source. Then the PROG indication in the display goes out.

Intro function

Use the INTRO function to let the unit play the initial 10 seconds of every CD track. Therefore press the INTRO button. Press the button again to cancel this function.

Radio operation

Depending on which frequency band you want to select, move the function switch to the “FM” or “AM” position.

For FM reception you need to unwind the pigtail antenna on the rear side of the unit. Lay the antenna to find the best antenna orientation. For AM reception the device has a built-in antenna. If AM reception is noisy or distorted, please turn the unit to find the best orientation.

Use the TUNING control to select the broadcasting stations. Use the dial scale to orientate yourself.

When receiving FM Stereo transmission, the “FM ST.” indication is activated.

Cassette operation

Do not use C-120 tapes or very cheap tapes. This may lead to malfunctioning and tape spillage. Before inserting a tape please ensure that the tape reels run smoothly and that there are no tape loops. Otherwise this might result in tape spillage.

The tapes are equipped with plastic clips which can be removed to secure recordings against re-recording or erasing (see Fig.). The resulting deepening may be covered with adhesive tape to re-record the tape.

ATTENTION!

When you have removed the erase protection, the record button will be locked and cannot be pressed! These plastic clips are also removed in commercial music tapes.

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Play Tapes

Move the FUNCTION switch into the position TAPE - (OFF) and open the cover of the buttons for cassette operation.

Press the button . The cassette compartment opens, and you can insert a recorded tape with tape opening downwards into the cover bracket. The full tape reel should be on the left side.

Carefully close the cover by slighting pressing the cover of the cassette compartment. Press the play 4 button. The tape will be played.

If you want to interrupt the playback for a short time only, press the button . If you press this button again, the playback will continue.

You may discontinue the playback by pressing the button.

Fast Forward and Rewind

You can run forward and rewind the stopped tape. Use the button for fast forward and the button for fast rewind. When you have reached the desired tape position, press the

button to stop the process. Never use the fast forward or rewind functions during

playback. This may cause damage to the tape.

Record Tapes

Put a cassette into the compartment: The side to be recorded must be visible from the outside. The full tape reel has to be on the left side. Any previous recordings will be overwritten. Please keep in mind that the first centimetres of the tape material are not recordable. You need not pay attention on the level control – the recording automatics will regulate the best possible level control. The volume control has therefore no impact on the recording.

Select the sound source you would like to record (CD or RADIO). Prepare the CD component or the radio for playing in accordance with these instruction.

Press the pause button, then the record button. The 4 button will also click into place. In order to start recording, press the button again to release it.

The button discontinues the recording.

Automatic Tape Stop

When in the process of recording or playback the end of the tape is reached, the tape stops automatically and the relevant button is released.

Cleaning

In order to avoid tape transport errors you should regularly clean the parts of the cassette recorder which have contact with the tape. Either use a cleaning cassette available from specialized dealers or clean the parts shown below manually. For this, you will need a cotton bud soaked in spirit or a lint-free cotton cloth. Never use hard or metallic items for cleaning: this would damage the device. Unplug the device, open the cassette department and press the 4 Play buttons without a cassette being inserted. Begin the cleaning.

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Disposal advice

When the operating life of this device has ended it must not be disposed as domestic waste, but in accordance with national environmental guidelines.

Technical Specifications

Power output : - R.M.S. / P.M.P.O.

- 2 x 2 watts /2x10 watts

Reception range: - MW 540 - 1600 KHz

FM 88 - 108 MHz

Power supply: - AC230V~ / 50 Hz

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We reserve the right to correct errors and make technical alterations. This manu

may be reproduced without our prior written permission.

DK digital GmbH

40878 Ratingen

Germany

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