This appliance is intended for domestic household use only and should not be used for any
other purpose or in any other application, such as for non domestic use or in a commercial
environment.
Ventilation
Allow at least a 10 cm gap all around the product.
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
This apparatus is not suitable for use in a tropical climate.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
The marking plate is located at the bottom of the apparatus.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This equipment is double
insulated and an earth
connection is not required.
Dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric
shock is present inside this
Class 1 laser product
equipment.
This apparatus contains a low power laser device. Invisible laser radiation when the
enclosure is opened and interlocks are defeated.
Avoid exposure to beam.
This mark is applied to show the equipment
conforms to European safety and
electromagnetic compatibility standards.
There are important operating and
maintenance instructions in the literature
accompanying this equipment.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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This digital disc player employs a laser system. Use of controls, adjustments, or the
performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
To prevent direct exposure to laser beam, do not open the enclosure.
Never stare directly into the laser beam.
Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book case or similar unit.
BATTERY WARNING: Only adults should handle the batteries. Do not allow a child to use this
product unless the Battery Cover is securely attached to the Battery Compartment.
The battery type used in this product is six C size batteries. These batteries are located
internally and are readily accessible.
Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the product to remove the batteries.
These batteries must be disposed of at your local recycling point.
WARNING: To protect your hearing
It is important that any headphones or earphones used in conjunction with this product are
compliant with French Decree of 8 November 2005 implementing Article L.5232-1 This ensures
that the sound level does not exceed 100 dB SPL. The prolonged listening at high volume for
more than five hours a week can damage your hearing.
At full power, prolonged listening to the player can damage the ear of the user.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for
long periods.
CONTROLS
Top
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1. Handle
2. Telescopic aerial
3. CD door
4. CD door open area
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Front
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5. MEM/PROG button
6.
7.
8. POWER indicator light
9. Display
/CH+ button
10.
11. /CH- button
Rear
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12. REP button
13. SPEAKERS
14.
15. S/MODE button
16.
17.
18. Battery cover
19. DC IN 9V jack
20. PHONE jack
21. AUX IN jack
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BATTERY OPERATION (NOT SUPPLIED)
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert six C size batteries into the battery compartment.
• Make sure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown on the inside of the
battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
If the unit is not to be used for a prolonged period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage by battery leakage.
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MAINS OPERATION
1. Place the player on a flat stable surface.
2. Plug the mains lead into the DC IN 9V jack located on the rear of the player ensuring that the
plug is pushed fully into the jack.
3. Plug the other end of the mains lead into the mains socket.
The mains socket used for the player must remain accessible during normal use. In
order to disconnect the player from the mains, the mains plug should be removed from the
mains power socket completely.
RADIO OPERATION
1. Extend the telescopic aerial.
•Note: Fully extend and reposition the aerial for optimum reception.
2. Press
3. Repeatedly press S/MODE to switch the unit to the FM radio mode.
4. Adjust the volume by repeatedly pressing
5. Repeatedly press
to turn the unit on.
• The POWER indicator light will illuminate.
/ to tune in to the desired station.
• Press and hold
/ for auto forward or backward radio station searching.
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PRESETTING YOUR FAVOURITE RADIO STATIONS
Up to 20 FM radio stations can be preset.
1. Follow steps in "RADIO OPERATION" and tune in to the station that you wish to preset.
2. Press MEM/PROG.
• “MEM” and the memory slot number will flash on the display.
3. Repeatedly press
4. Press MEM/PROG again to store the station.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store desired stations.
To listen to preset radio stations, repeatedly press
station.
/CH+ or /CH- to select the desired memory slot.
/CH+ or /CH- to select the desired radio
DISCS OPERATION
Compact discs
Use only Digital Audio CDs with the
Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD at the edge and store it
in its box after use with the label facing up.
To remove dust and dirt, breathe on the CD and wipe it with a soft, lint
free cloth in a straight line from the centre towards the edge.
Cleaning agents may damage the CD.
Do not expose the CD to rain, moisture, sand or to excessive heat.
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CD-R/CD-RW discs
The player can playback CD-R/CD-RW discs that have been finalised upon completion of
recording.
The player may fail to playback some CD-R/CD-RW discs due to poor recording and wide
variation in quality of the CD-R/CD-RW discs.
Inserting a CD
1. Open the CD door by the CD door open area.
2. Insert a disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up.
3. Close the CD door.
Playing a CD
1. Press
2. Repeatedly press S/MODE to switch the unit to the CD mode.
3. The player will automatically start playback from the first track.
4. Adjust the volume by repeatedly pressing
5. To pause playback press
6. To resume playback, press
7. To stop playback, press
Note:
• The CD door should only be opened when the CD is in stop mode.
• If the unit is in the CD stop mode position for approximately one hour, it will automatically
switch to the standby mode.
Selecting a track
While the CD is playing, press
Note:
• Press
• You can also skip to a desired track when the player is in stop mode. Press
the selected track.
Search function
While the CD is playing, press and hold
the track is reached.
to turn the unit on.
• The POWER indicator light will illuminate.
• The player will scan the contents of the CD. The total number of tracks will then be
displayed.
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/CH+.
• The current playing time will flash on the display.
/CH+ again.
/CH-.
/ to select the desired track.
once to go to the beginning of current track. Press twice to go to previous track.
/CH+ to play
/ . Release the button when the desired part of
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CD repeat mode
While the CD is playing, repeatedly press REP to select the desired repeat mode.
Repeat icon on the display Description
“REP” flashes
“REP” stops flashing
“INTRO”
“RAN”
No repeat icon
Programmed play
By programming the player you can play up to 20 tracks in any desired order.
1. While the CD is in stop mode, press MEM/PROG.
• “PROG” and “P-01” will flash on the display.
2. Repeatedly press
3. Press MEM/PROG again to store the track.
4. Repeat the above steps until you have completed your programme.
5. Press /CH+ to commence play of selected tracks.
Erasing a programme
Press
/CH- until “PROG” disappears on the display.
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To repeat a single track
To repeat all tracks
To play the first 10 seconds of each track
Random playback
Normal playback
to select the desired track number.
AUX IN
Connect an audio cable (not supplied) to the AUX IN jack on the rear of the unit. Connect the
other end to a suitable output socket on your auxiliary device.
In power on state, repeatedly press S/MODE to switch the unit to the AUX mode.
You can play music from an auxiliary device through the speakers of the player.
STEREO PHONE JACK
A stereo phone jack is provided on the rear of the player so that you can listen without
disturbing others. To use this jack, plug in the headphones/earphones (not supplied) and adjust
the volume to a preferred level.
Note: When headphones/earphones are connected, the speakers of the player will be muted.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
The player will not
play.
CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched. Wipe the disc with a cloth or use
Radio sound distorted. 1. The station is not tuned in.
No radio sound. 1. The unit is not in radio mode.
1. Unit not in CD mode.
2. CD is not installed or installed
incorrectly.
2. There is interference.
2. The volume is on the
minimum setting.
1. Select CD mode.
2. Load a CD with label side up.
another disc.
1. Fine tune the station.
2. Reposition the unit.
1. Select radio mode.
2. Adjust the volume level.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply:
Power Consumption:
Radio Frequency Range:
DC IN 9V
DC 9V
9 W
FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
1 A (AC adapter)
(UM-2 1.5Vx6 batteries)
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions,
which may occur as a result of product improvement and development.