Hitachi AX-M83 Instruction Manual

AX-M83

STEREO CD RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER

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INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL

SOME DO’S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment.

DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DON'T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping. or splashing. Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, must NOT be placed on the equipment. DON'T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on, or close to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires. DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended .Switch off using the switch on the equipment and the mains supply. Make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way - switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.

ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case - this could result in a fatal electric shock. NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind…it is better to be safe than sorry!

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This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.

Please read this manual carefully before attempting to operate the unit in order to became familiar with its features.

Important Notes

* Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. * Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:

Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters. On top of other stereo equipment that radiates heat. Places lacking ventilation or dusty places. Places subject to constant vibration. Humid or moist places.

* Make sure not to obstruct the ventilation openings.

Operate turning controls and switches as instructed in the manual. * Before turning on the power for the first time, make certain the power cord is properly installed. * Store your tapes or CD s in a cool area to avoid damage from heat. *

To disconnect the product switch off and remove the plug from the mains supply. * When the unit is disconnected from the mains supply the LED will not light up.

* Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation is 5cm.

Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

* * The use of apparatus in moderate climates.

For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER ( OR BACK ) ,

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

ATTENTION

The owners manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions, for your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.

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

Note:

This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the unit. The CD player includes micro-processors which may malfunction as a result of external electrical interference or noise. If the CD player is not working properly, disconnect the power source and then reconnect it.

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. DISCONNECT FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

1. SPEAKERS

2. CD DOOR

3. CD DOOR OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

4. STANDBY BUTTON

5. STANDBY/POWER INDICATOR

6. REPEAT/M-UP BUTTON

7. FUNCTION BUTTON

8. ENCODE BUTTON

9. MENU BUTTON

10. PROG/MEMORY/ERASE BUTTON

11. USB IN JACK

12. RANDOM/M-DOWN BUTTON

13. PHONES JACK

14. CASSETTE RECORD BUTTON

15. CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON

16. CASSETTE REWIND BUTTON

17. CASSETTE F.FWD BUTTON

18. CASSETTE STOP/EJECT BUTTON

REMOTE CONTROL

1. STANDBY BUTTON

2. MUTE BUTTON

3. VOLUME DOWN BUTTON

4. SLEEP BUTTON

5. TIMER BUTTON

6. CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

7. PROGRAM/MEMORY/ERASE BUTTON

SKIP/TUNING/NAME SEARCH

DN BUTTON

9. CD STOP BUTTON

10. REPEAT/M-UP BUTTON

11. RANDOM/M-DN BUTTON

12. ID3 BUTTON

13. CD DOOR OPEN/CLOSE

14. VOLUME UP BUTTON

15. FUNCTION BUTTON

16. MENU BUTTON

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SKIP/TUNING/NAME SEARCH

UP BUTTON

18. EQ BUTTON

19. ENCODING BUTTON

20. CLOCK BUTTON

21. NUMBER SEARCH BUTTON

22. INTRO/MONO/ST. BUTTON

19. CASSETTE PAUSE BUTTON

20. CASSETTE BUTTON DOOR

21. IR SENSOR

22. LCD DISPLAY

23. NAME SEARCH/SKIP/TUNING UP BUTTON

24. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

25. VOLUME UP/DOWN KNOB

26. STOP/BAND BUTTON

27. MEMORY CARD JACK

28. NAME SEARCH/SKIP/TUNING DOWN BUTTON

29. CASSETTE DOOR

30. AC CORD

31. FM ANTENNA

32. AM ANTENNA JACK

33. SPEAKER TERMINALS

34. BEAT-CUT SWITCH

35. AUX IN PHONO’S

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STANDBY

1. Press STANDBY button on the unit (or remote) to switch the unit on.

2. Select the sound source (CD, TAPE, AUX IN, or TUNER) by pressing FUNCTION button. The corresponding display will light up.

3. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME (UP or DOWN) button.

4. Press STANDBY button again to turn unit to standby mode.

To turn the unit off disconnect from the mains supply.Note:

CLOCK SETTING

To set the CLOCK setting in power or standby mode:

In Standby mode:

1. Press and hold the CLOCK button until the hour digits flash in the display.

2. Press or buttons to set to the correct hour and press the CLOCK button on the again, the minute digits will flash .Press the or to set to the correct minute. Then press the clock button again to confirm.

n Power on mode:

1. Press the MENU button on the the display will show “CLOCK”.

2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button the hour digits flash in the display. Press the or button to set to the correct hour and press the PLAY/PAUSE button again the minute digits will flash. Press the or button to set to the correct minute. Then press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to confirm.

3. Press the STOP/BAND button to perform the clock setting .

Each menu option above will be cleared, if the button is not pressed within 10 seconds.

NOTE:

on the remote

remote

RADIO OPERATION

Press the FUNCTION button to select the TUNER mode on the unit (or remote).

1. Press the STOP/BAND button to select wave band range on the display.

2. Select the desired frequency with the buttons.

BAND SELECT

To tune for weak stations, use manual tuning by pressing buttons continuously until you read the correct frequency or the reception is at its best.

MONO/ STEREO SELECT

You can use this function only in FM mode.

1. When you want to select FM stereo station, press the INTRO/MONO/STEREO button. When you receive a FM stereo station the " " indicator will appear on the display, you can receive FM stereo transmission .

2. When you press the INTRO/MONO/STEREO button again, the FM STEREO indicator will turn off &switch to MONO FM status.

Automatic Tuning

1. Press the buttons for a second or more, then release. The tuner will automatically search

the first station of sufficient signal strength.

2. Repeat above procedure if you wish to select another station.

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