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Quick Setup Guide | NS-BCDCAS1
CD Boombox with Cassette Player and AM/FM Radio
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Boombox
• AC power adapter
• User Guide
• Quick Setup Guide
Display
FM stereo signal
Random playback
activated
Radio band
Source, volume level, or program
In CD mode: the display shows the current track time
elapsed (during playback), the total number of tracks (in
stop mode).
In Radio mode: the display shows the preset selected
and the frequency.
In Tape mode: the display shows “CAS.”
In AUX mode: the display shows “Aud.”
indicator
Radio program
mode activated
Repeat mode:
On–repeat current track
Blink–repeat all tracks
Tuner frequency unit
FEATURES
Front panel
Top panel
Back panel
# ITEM
1 MEM button
2 (stop) button
3 (play/pause) button
4 Standby/ON button
5 (source) button
6 Cassette tape control
buttons
7 Volume +/- buttons
8 (next) button
9 (previous) button
10 BAND/PLAY MODE button
11 Display
12 Cassette door
13 Left and right speakers
14 PRESS TO OPEN
15 PAUSE button
16 STOP/ EJECT button
17 FWD button
18 REW button
19 PLAY button
20 REC button
21 FM antenna wire
22 AUX IN jack
23 DC IN 12V jack
24 Headphone jack
25 Battery compartment
DESCRIPTION
In radio mode, press to create/select preset stations.
Press to stop playback.
Press to begin CD playback. Press again to pause CD playback.
Press to turn on your boombox. Press again to return your boombox to
standby mode.
Press to select the sound source (RADIO, CD, TAPE, or AUX).
These buttons control cassette tape playback. See Top panel below for
additional information.
Press - to lower the volume. Press + to raise the volume.
In radio mode, press to tune to the next higher station. In CD mode,
press to search/skip to the next track.
In radio mode, press to tune to the next lower station. In CD mode, press
to search/skip to the previous track.
In radio mode, press to select the radio band (AM or FM).
In CD mode, press to cycle through the playback modes (repeat 1,
repeat all, or random).
Shows the radio band, playback mode, program mode, source, volume
level, and radio frequency. For additional information, see “Display.”
Open to insert a cassette tape into the boombox for playback.
Produce sound so you can listen to your boombox.
Press to open the CD door.
Press to pause the cassette tape playback. Press again to resume
playback.
Press to stop cassette tape playback. Press again to open the cassette
door.
Press to fast forward the cassette tape.
Press to rewind the cassette tape.
Press to begin cassette tape playback.
Press to begin cassette tape recording.
Provides an improved FM signal. Do not connect to an outside antenna.
Connect an external audio device to this jack.
Connect the AC adapter (included) to this jack to operate your boombox
on AC power.
Connect headphones to this jack to listen to radio/playback on your
headphones.
Insert six (6) “D” sized alkaline batteries (not included) into this
compartment to operate your boombox on battery power.
INTRODUCTION
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and retain them in a
safe place for future reference.
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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SETTING UP YOUR BOOMBOX
Connecting the AC power adapter
1 Make sure that your local AC power source matches the voltage shown on the plate
located on the AC power adapter. If it does not, consult your dealer or service center.
2 Insert the small connector at the end of the AC power adapter cable into the
DC IN jack on the back of your boombox.
3 Plug the AC power adapter into a wall power outlet.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES OPTIONAL FOR PORTABLE USE
1 Turn your boombox over, then open and remove the door to the battery
compartment.
2 Insert six (6) “D” size batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that
you match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – symbols
in the battery compartment.
3 Reinstall and close the battery compartment door and return your boombox
to the upright position.
CONNECTING HEADPHONES
• Plug your headphones (not included) into the headphone jack on the back of
the unit.
Caution: Listening to high volume sound for long periods of time can damage your hearing.
Playing CDs
1 Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2 Press (source) repeatedly to select CD mode.
3 Press the PRESS TO OPEN area on the CD door to open the lid.
4 Insert a CD, label side up.
5 Press the PRESS TO OPEN area on the CD door to close it. Playback
begins automatically and stops when nished.
6 Press (stop) to stop the CD before it is finished. The total number of
tracks appears on the display.
Playing cassette tapes
1 Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2 Press (source) repeatedly to select TAPE mode. “CAS” appears on
the display.
3 Press STOP/ EJECT to open the cassette door.
4 Insert a cassette tape into the door, then gently push the door closed.
5 Press REW or FWD to wind the cassette tape to the starting point
you want, then press STOP/ EJECT to stop the cassette tape.
6 Press PLAY to begin playback.
7 Press PAUSE to pause playback. Press PAUSE again to resume
playback.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM:
Your boombox will not turn on
CD player will not play
A CD skips while playing
Noise or sound distorted on
AM or FM radio broadcasts
8 Press STOP/ EJECT to stop playback.
USING YOUR BOOMBOX
Playing the radio
1 Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2 Press (source) repeatedly to select RADIO mode, then press BAND to
select AM or FM.
3 Press (next) or (previous) to tune the radio to a higher or lower frequency.
Press and hold (next) or (previous) for two seconds to
automatically tune to the next or previous station.
4 Adjust the volume to a comfortable level by pressing either the VOLUME +
or VOLUME – button.
5 Press (Standby/ON) to turn o the boombox.
For information on recording cassette tapes, see your User Guide.
Listening to an external audio device
1 Make sure the boombox is turned o.
2 Plug one end of the 3.5 mm AUX cable (not included) into the AUX IN
jack on the back of your boombox.
3 Plug the other end of the cord into the Line-out jack on the audio
device such as an iPod or other MP3 player.
4 Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
5 Press (source) one or more times until “Aud” appears on the display.
6 Use the controls on the audio device to control playback.
No sound
Low volume
A cassette tape will not
play/record
Using presets
1 Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2 Press (source) repeatedly to select RADIO mode, then press BAND to
select AM or FM.
3 Press (next) or (previous) to tune the radio to a higher or lower
frequency.
Press and hold (next) or (previous) for two seconds to
automatically tune to the next or previous station.
4 To save the station as a preset, press and hold the MEM button. “MEMORY”
blinks on the display.
5 Press (next) or (previous) to select the preset number you want.
6 Press the MEM button again to confirm and store the preset.
7 Repeat Steps 3 to 6 to store as many as 10 AM presets and 10 FM presets.
8 To select a preset station, press MEM repeatedly until you reach the station
you want.
One-year limited warranty. Visit www.insigniaproducts.com for details. For customer support, call 1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada) or 01-800-926-3000 (Mexico). We’re here for you at www.insigniaproducts.com.
INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its aliated companies. Registered in some countries. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC. 7601 Penn Ave South, Richeld, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2014 Best Buy. All rights reserved. Made in China
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 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 undesired operation.
FCC Caution
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this 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, maybe 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 o 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 dierent form that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Sub-chapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
SOLUTION:
• Unplug your boombox for a few moments, then plug it back in.
• Make sure that the AC outlet is working by plugging another
device into it.
• Make sure that you have put a CD in the CD tray.
• Make sure the CD is inserted label side up.
• Try a dierent CD.
• Make sure that the CD player is not paused.
• Make sure that the CD mode is selected.
• Make sure you are using a compatible CD. Your boombox can play
standard and 3" audio CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW.
• Wipe the CD with a cloth to clean it.
• Try a dierent CD.
• Make sure that the CD is not warped, scratched, or damaged.
• Make sure that your boombox is not being aected by vibration or
shock. Move the boombox if necessary.
• Make sure you are using a compatible CD. Your boombox can play
standard and 3" audio CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW.
• Ex tend the FM antenna.
• Rotate your boombox until the best reception is obtained.
• Try turning o electrical appliances near your boombox, such as
hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights.
• Increase the volume.
• Plug in the AC power adapter and press (Standby/ON) to turn
on your boombox.
• Make sure that you have installed fresh batteries and that they are
installed correctly.
• Make sure that you have selected the correct source.
• If you are in AUX mode, make sure the volume has not been muted
on your playback device.
• If you are using AUX mode, make sure the volume is turned up on
both your audio source and your boombox.
• Open the cassette door and make sure the tape has not been
tangled in the tape drive mechanism.
• Rewind your tape or turn it over to the other side.
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