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USER’S GUIDE
V:1423-0111-12
KC232S
MP3-Ready
Under Cabinet CD/Radio
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Warnings and Precautions
• CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
• WARNING:To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou
de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil sous la pluie
et l’humidité.
• CAUTION: Use of any controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those herein specied
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• WARNING: Do not place the unit on top of any soft, porous,
or sensitive surfaces to avoid damaging the surface. Use a
protective barrier between the unit and surface to protect the
surface.
• WARNING: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
• AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE - NE PAS
OUVRIR
Mains Plug or Direct plug-in adapter is used as disconnect
device and it should remain readily operable during intended
use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains
completely, the Mains Plug or Direct plug-in adapter should
be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
La che d’alimentation ou adaptateur de courant est utilisé
comme dispositif de déconnexion et doit rester accessible
pendant l’utilisation. Pour mettre l’appareil hors tension, la
che ou adaptateur de courant doit être débranché de la prise
de courant.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
No mezcle baterías viejas y nuevas.
No mezcle baterías alcalinas, estándar (carbono-zinc) o
recargables (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.).
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE D' ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
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 lightning ash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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 a 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 ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding - type 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. When
the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied 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 spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
Special note: When placing your unit on a
lacquered or natural nish, protect your furniture
with a cloth or other protective material.
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FCC Warnings Additional Warnings
LITHIUM BATTERY
CR 2025
3V
CR2025
PUSH
OPEN
LITHIUM BATTERY
CR 2025
3V
CR2025
PUSH
OPEN
WARNING: Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux écoulements ou
aux éclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide,
tel qu’un vase, ne doit être placé sur l’objet.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, re or the like.
Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte chaleur, tel qu’à
la lumière du soleil, au feu ou autres choses de semblable.
• Caution marking is located at the rear or bottom of the apparatus.
Attention marquage est situé sur le paneau
arrière ou inférieur de l’unité.
• The marking information is located at the rear or bottom of apparatus.
Le marquage est situé sur le paneau arrière ou inférieur de l’unité.
This symbol indicates that this
product incorporates double insulation
between hazardous mains voltage
and user accessible parts.
KC232S
Features
• CD player: CD, CD-R/RW
• AM/FM radio
• Flip down MP3 cradle
• Line input
• LCD display
• Digital clock
• Easy to clean
• Cooking timer (180 minute max.)
• FM wire antenna
• Full-range speakers
• AC power: built-in AC power cable
Included
• KC232S
• Remote control
• Under cabinet mounting template
• Mounting spacers
• Mounting screws
Setup
Power
Plug the attached AC cord into a standard AC power
outlet to power the under cabinet music system.
Mounting Under a Cabinet
A mounting template , which contains mounting instructions, is included in the packaging.
IMPORTANT: You should only use the mounting accessories included with this under cabinet music system when
attempting to mount it under a cabinet. Use of unapproved accessories that have not been designed specically for
this unit could lead to safety hazards.
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Remote
Requires 1 CR2025 battery (pre-installed)
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Introduction
Press to switch between
DISPLAY
the clock and radio
station in RADIO MODE.
POWER
Press to turn the
under cabinet music
system o or on.
OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open or close
the CD DRAWER
in CD mode.
VOLUME
Press to adjust
the volume.
SOURCE
Press to switch between
CD MODE, RADIO
MODE, and AUX MODE.
TIMER
Press repeatedly
to set the timer.
TUNING
Turn to adjust the AM
or FM radio station
in RADIO MODE.
LCD DISPLAY
SOURCE
RANDOM
Press to play tracks
from a loaded CD in
a random order.
REPEAT
Press to repeat the
current CD track or
the entire album.
PLAY/PAUSE
Press to play or
pause a loaded CD.
AM/FM
SKIP/SEARCH
Press to skip between
tracks on a loaded CD.
Press and hold to
search and individual
track on a loaded CD.
STOP/AM/FM
Press to stop a CD
during play.
Press to switch
between AM and FM
in RADIO MODE.
PROG/CLKSET
Press to program a
CD to play tracks in a
designated order.
Press and hold in
power o mode
to set the clock.
batteries (not included)
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BATTERY BACKUP
Requires 2 AAA
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POWER
Press to turn the
under cabinet music
system o or on.
SOURCE
Press to switch between
CD MODE, RADIO
MODE, and AUX MODE.
Press to switch between
DISPLAY
the clock and radio
station in RADIO MODE.
PLAY/PAUSE
Press to play or
pause a loaded CD.
SKIP/SEARCH
Press to skip between
tracks on a loaded CD.
Press and hold to
search and individual
track on a loaded CD.
REPEAT
Press to repeat the
current CD track or
the entire album.
OPEN/CLOSE
Press to open or close
the CD DRAWER
in CD mode.
TIMER
Press repeatedly
to set the timer.
STOP/AM/FM
Press to stop a CD
during play.
Press to switch
between AM and FM
in RADIO MODE.
VOLUME
Press to adjust
the volume.
PROG/CLKSET
Press to program a
CD to play tracks in a
designated order.
Press and hold in
power o mode
to set the clock.
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RANDOM
Press to play tracks
from a loaded CD in
a random order.
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Clock
Setting the Clock Setting the Timer
1 Press the POWER button to turn the under cabinet
music system o.
2 Press and hold the PROG/CLKSET button for 3
seconds, then release.
“CLOCK SET” will begin blinking on the display.
3 Press the SKIP/SEARCH (�) button to adjust the
minute. Press the other SKIP/SEARCH () button to
adjust the hour.
4 Press the PROG/CLKSET button to nish setting the
time.
CD and Radio
Loading a CD
1 Press the POWER button to turn the under cabinet
music system on.
2 Press the SOURCE button to switch to CD MODE.
CD MODE is indicated on the display by two blinking
dashes “ - -”, and eventually track numbers.
3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the CD
drawer.
4 Load a CD into the CD drawer, label side facing up.
Playing a CD
1 Follow the instructions for LOADING A CD.
2 After the power is on, the music system is in CD
MODE, and the CD is loaded, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to begin playing a loaded CD.
1 With the under cabinet music system turned o or
on, press the TIMER button repeatedly to adjust the
timer in increments of 10. (180max, 10min)
2 Press the SKIP/SEARCH buttons to adjust the timer
in increments of 1. (ie. 1-9 or 31-39)
3 After the set time has expired, the under cabinet
music system will sound an alarm.
4 To cancel the alarm after it has sounded, press the
POWER button.
5 To cancel the timer before the alarm has sounded,
press the TIMER button repeatedly until it is set to
“- -”.
Programming a CD
1 Follow the instructions for LOADING A CD.
2 After the power is on, the music system is in CD
MODE, and the CD is loaded, press the STOP button.
3 Press the PROG/CLKSET button.
“01”, indicating the current program track, will begin
ashing on the display.
4 Press the SKIP/SEARCH buttons to select the CD
track you would like to play in the program.
5 Press the PROG/CLKSET button.
6 Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 to continue programming
CD tracks.
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
7 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playing the
programmed CD.
8 To cancel a program, press the STOP button twice.
Playing the Radio
1 Press the POWER button to turn the under cabinet
music system on.
2 Press the SOURCE button to switch to RADIO MODE.
RADIO MODE is indicated by “AM” or “FM” on the
display.
3 Press the STOP button to switch between AM and
FM radio.
4 Turn the TUNING dial on the side of the under
cabinet music system to tune the AM or FM radio.
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Line Input
Connecting the Line Input
1 After the under cabinet music system is securely
mounted, gently pull down the hidden DEVICE
CRADLE from the bottom of the music system.
2 Turn the DEVICE CRADLE so that it faces out.
The DEVICE CRADLE will not turn 360 degrees
3 Place an iPod or MP3 player into the DEVICE
CRADLE.
iPod Touch devices are the most suitable t.
4 Connect the LINE INPUT CABLE to the stereo
headphone jack on an iPod or MP3 player.
Pulling the LINE INPUT CABLE can result in damage to
the cable and the unit.
Playing Audio from the Line Input
1 Follow the instructions for CONNECTING THE LINE
INPUT.
2 Press the POWER button to turn the under cabinet
music system on.
3 Press the SOURCE button to switch to AUX MODE.
4 AUX MODE is indicated by “AUX” on the display.
5 Use the controls on the device connected to the LINE
INPUT CABLE to begin playing audio.
6 Use the VOLUME buttons on the under cabinet
music system to control the volume output.
SOURCE
AM/FM
SOURCE
AM/FM
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Company Information
International Support
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Contact Information
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Email: prodinfo@gpx.com
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Warranty
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