Palsonic PDM-103 User Manual

PDM-103

Compact Disc Player

Instruction Manual

IMPORTANCE NOTICE

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This product does not contain a separate Power On/Off switch. After inserting a disc and
installing batteries/AC adaptor, simply press the Play button to switch on and ply disc.

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In order to maximise battery life and provide optimum playing time this product incorporates
an Auto Power Off Function. The power to the player will automatically switch off approxi­mately 30 seconds after a disc has finished playing or when the CD lid is opened.

SPECIFICATIONS

Program Play: Up 20 memory
Line output: 0.6V +/- 0.2V
Earphone: 16mW

* For improvement purposes, specification and design are subject to change without notice

PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD

TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Dimensions: 136 mm (W) x 30 mm (H) x 150 mm (L)
Weight: 250g (without batteries)
Power requirements: DC 4.5V external and Battery, 3V "AA"
Cell x 2 (LR6, MN1500 or Ni-Cad rechargeable battery)

1 JOYNTON AVENUE

WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA

www.palsonic.com.au

PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE

TELEPHONE

AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Power Sources-Normal Batteries/AC adaptor ......

Charging and Use of Rechargeable Batteries ....

Earphone and Hi-Fi Connection .........................

Player Maintenance ............................................

Disc Cleaning and Troubleshooting Guide .........

Product Specifications ........................................

Player Operation

Basic Disc Play ..............................................

LCD Display Information ................................

Repeat/Play Modes ........................................

Intro Scan and Random Play .........................

Programmed Track Play.................................

Location of Controls .......................................

Skip and Search Functions ............................

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WARNING

To prevent a shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain a moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. As the laser beam used in this compact
disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the casing.

2. Stop operation immediately if any liquid
or solid object should fall into the cabinet.
Unplug the unit and have it checked by
qualified personnel.

3. Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If
you do, you may damage the lens and the
player may not operate properly.

4. Do not put anything in the safety slot. If
you do, the laser diode will be ON when
the lid is still opened.

5. If the unit is not to be used for a long
period of time, make sure that all power
sources are disconnected from the unit.
Remove all batteries from the battery
compartment, and unplug the AC adaptor
from the wall outlet. Make it a practice to
remove the AC adaptor by grasping the
main body and not by pulling the cord.

6. The unit employs a laser. The use of
controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in exposure to
hazardous radiation.

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1. POWER SOURCE NORMAL BATTERIES/AC ADAPTOR 2. CHARGING AND USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

Battery Power Operation

1. Open the battery compartment cover and
insert two "AA" alkaline batteries inside the
battery compartment. Follow the polarity as
indicated in the battery compartment.

2. Close the battery compartment cover.

Note: Zinc/Carbon, or Zinc/Chloride type
batteries are not recommended for this unit
as their use will result in extremely short
playing times. Wherever possible and for
economy it is recommended that the mains
adaptor supplied with this unit is used.

AC Operation

1. Insert the DC plug, at the end of the AC
adaptor cord into the DC input jack, on the
side of the unit.

2. Plug the AC adaptor into a 230V AC
power outlet socket.

Note

If the AC plug of this unit does not fit in your
AC outlet, a plug adaptor (not included) should
be used.
Consult your local dealer on the type of plug
adaptor required.

Rechargeable Battery Operation

This unit can fully recharge the specified rechargeable battery, in approximately 15 hours The
rechargeable batteries (NOT suppled) should be recharged before they are used for the first time
because they are low in power or if they have not been used for a long period (over 60 days).

Open the battery compartment cover and insert two of the recommended rechargeable

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batteries, matching polarity (12V 650mA).

BOTH BATTERIES MUST BE OF RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM TYPE,
OTHERWISE THE BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.

RECHARGE SWITCH

2. Plug in the AC adaptor and set the Recharge switch to ON position to start charging and
Recharge indicator will light on.

USE ONLY THE AC ADAPTOR SUPPLIED WITH THE SET FOR CHARGING.

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After 15 hours. Please unplug the AC adaptor and switch the Recharge switch to the off position

DO NOT CHARGE CONTINUOUSLY FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE. DOING SO CAN CAUSE
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY TO DETERIORATE.

Note

You may play DISC'S whilst charging the batteries.

4.5.If the operating time decreases drastically when when the rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries
are properly recharged, purchase a new set of rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.

When charging for the first time or after a long time, playing time may be reduced. In this
case, charge and discharge the batteries several times.

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3. EARPHONE AND HI-FI CONNECTION

Listening with the Earphones

Connect the plug of the stereo earphones
(included) or headphone (not included)
into the PHONES socket.

Caution

Avoid excessive volume levels and listening to
sound for a long period of time when using
headphones, as this may impair your hearing.

Connecting to component audio
system.

Connect the stereo connection cable
(not included) into the LINE OUT socket
of the unit and the CD/AUX inputs of
an audio system.

Note

Always press the power off before making
any connection between the player and
another unit.

4. PLAYER MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Cabinet

Wipe with a soft cloth. If the cabinet is very dirty, dampen the cloth with a weak solution of neutral
detergent and water and then wipe dean.

Cleaning the Lens

A dirty lens will cause sound skipping and, if the lens is very dirty, the CD may not work. Open the
disc cover and clean the lens as follow :

Dust or Dry Particles

Using a camera lens brush/blower, blow on the lens couple times, then wipe it lightly with the
brush to remove dust. Then, blow on the lens once more.

Fingerprints

If the lens cannot be cleaned by using a brush/blower, use a dry cotton swab starting in the middle
and working to the outside edge.

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5. DISC CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Cleaning the Disc

When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out

Note

Do not use solvents such as benzene petrol, thinner, commercially available cleaners or
anti-static spray intended for analogue discs.

Should you experience difficulties in the use of this player please refer to the following chart
before contacting your dealer or the place of purchase.

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem
Player fails to function

No sound from Earphones

No sound when played
through an external amplifier

Intermitted Sound

Points to Check

Disc may be inserted upside down
Disc not mounted correctly on chunk
Dirty or defective disc
Dirty pick up lens
Player lid not closed
Moisture/condensation, allow player to warm up to room
temperature for 60 minutes
AC Power to adaptor switched off
Weak batteries
Auto power off has occurred, press play button to restore power.

Earphone plug is not firmly inserted into Green Phones socket.
Earphones have been inserted into the Black line output socket.

Connection is incorrect
Power to external amplifier not switched on

Dirty or defective disc
Dirty pick up lens
Player is subject to excessive vibration or shock
Low battery power
Poor Earphone connection

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6. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PICK- UP

System

Laser diode Material: GaAIAs

Properties

Error correction

AUDIO

D/A conversion 16 bit DAC eight times over sampling
Frequency response
Wow and flutter
No. of channels 2 channels (stereo)
Output level

Bass boost effect (100Hz)

Power requirements

Power consumption
Dimension
Weight

ACCESSORY

Battery

Compact disc digital audio system

Wave length: =780mm
Emission duration: continuous
Laser output: <44.6uW

Cross-interleave Reed-solomon code

20-20,000Hz (
Below measurable limits

Line output: 600Vrms (47K
Headphone: 16mW (32

+6db

- 2 x LR6 "AA" alkaline battery

- DC in 4.5V jack accepts AC power adaptor
(centre positive)

0.8W (DC 3V) UNDER NORMAL CONDITION

Approx. 136(W) x 30(H) x 150(L) mm
Approx. 250g not battery

Not Included

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