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DC-AX20
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MICRO STEREO SYSTEM
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CONTENTS PAGE
IMPORTANT NOTES....................................................................................... 2
FEA TURES AND CONTROLS......................................................................... 3
REMOTE CONTROL....................................................................................... 4
INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS............................................................ 4
BASIC OPERATION........................................................................................ 5
RADIO OPERATION........................................................................................ 6
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION......................................................... 6
CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION........................................................... 8
MAINTENANCE............................................................................................... 10
SPECIFICATION.............................................................................................. 12
To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, please read this manual carefully
before attempting to operate the unit in order to became familiar with its features, and
assure you years of faithful, trouble free performance and li stening pleasure.
˙The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or s plashing and that no objects filled with
˙Caution: Danger of damage if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
˙Keep safety and operating instructions in a safe place f or f uture reference.
˙Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
˙Make sure not to obstruct the ventilation opening.
˙Before turning on the power for the fi rst time, make c ertain the power cord is properly installed.
˙Store your tapes or CD in a cool area to avoid damage from heat.
For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer any servicing to qual i fied personnel.
Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of t he unit; there are no user serviceable
parts inside, refer all servi cing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
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 t he uni t.
This CD player includes microprocess ors, 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.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
˙The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or s plashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appliance.
˙Caution: Danger of damage if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
˙Keep safety and operating instructions in a safe place f or f uture reference.
˙Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appli ances such as electric heaters.
On top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat .
Places lack i ng ventilation or dusty places.
Places subjec t to constant vibration.
Humid or mois t places.
˙Make sure not to obstruct the ventilation opening.
Operate turning controls and switches as instructed in the manual.
˙Before turning on the power for the fi rst time, make c ertain the power cord is properly installed.
˙Store your tapes or CD in a cool area to avoid damage from heat.
For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer any servicing to qual i fied personnel.
Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of t he unit; there are no user serviceable
parts inside, refer all servi cing to qualified service personnel.
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.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Contains dangerous voltage, that may be of sufficient magnitude t o consti tute a risk of
electric shoc k to persons is present within this product’s enclosure.
ATTENTION
The owner’s manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions, for
your safety, it is necessary to refer t o t he manual.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
LIQUID OR SPLASHING.
Note:
This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem with t he uni t.
This CD player includes microprocess ors, 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.
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FEATURES A ND CONTROLS
1. PROGRAM Button
2. Remote Sensor
3. VOLUME Control
4. REPEAT Button
5. FM Stereo Indicator
6. TUNING Knob
7.
SKIP+ Button
8.
SKIP- Button
9. Cassette Door
10. PAUSE Button
11. STOP / EJECT Button
12. FAST FORWARD Button
13. REW IND Button
14. PLAY Button
15. RECORD Button
16. Cassette Butt on Door
17.
STOP Button
18.
CD PLAY / PAUSE Button
19. HEADPHONE Jack
20. BASSXPANDER Button
21. BAND Selector (AM / FM / FM ST.)
22. BASSXPANDER Indicator
23. FUNCTION Selector (TAPE / RADIO / CD)
24. Dial Pointer
25. POWER ON / OFF B ut ton
26. POW ER I ndicator
27. LCD Display
28. CD Door
29. CD Door Open Button
30. RIGHT Speaker Terminal
31. LEFT Speaker Terminal
32. FM Antenna Wire
33. AC Cord
34. VOLTAGE Sel ector (OPTIONAL)
1. Infrared Transmitter
2. RANDOM Button
3. SKIP+ Button
4. PROG. Button
5. STOP Button
6. PLAY / PAUSE Button
7. SKIP- Button
8. REPEAT Button
9. Battery Compartment
REPLACING Remote Control BATTERY
1. Turn over the remote cont rol , and remove the battery door.
2. Install 1 “CR2025” li thium battery according to the pol ari ty diagram on the battery compartment.
3. Close the bat t ery door.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using bat tery in this device:
1. Use only the s i ze and type of battery specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as
3. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent damage or
4. Do not try to recharge battery, not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
SPEAKER CONNECTION
1. Insert t he speaker cables by pushing down the terminal l ever of the Left
2. Connect the Left Speaker to Left Speaker Term inals, with white wire to t he
3. Connect the Right Speaker to Right Speaker Terminals, with white wire to
MAIN CONNECTION
This unit was designed to operate i nto an AC 230 - 240V ~ 50Hz house current.
Connecting this system to any other power supply could result in damage to the unit, which is not
covered by your warranty. If this plug will not fit into your outlet, you should have your outlet
changed by a qualified licensed electrician.
1. Unwind the AC Power Cord on the main unit.
2. Insert t he pl ug i nto any convenient AC outlet.
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. Infrared Transmitter
2. RANDOM Button
3. SKIP+ Button
4. PROG. Button
5. STOP Button
6. PLAY / PAUSE Button
7. SKIP- Button
8. REPEAT Button
9. Battery Compartment
INST A LLATION AND CONNECTIONS
REPLACING Remote Control BATTERY
1. Turn over the remote cont rol , and remove the battery door.
2. Install 1 “CR2025” li thium battery according to the pol ari ty diagram on the battery compartment.
3. Close the bat t ery door.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using bat tery in this device:
1. Use only the s i ze and type of battery specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as
indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed battery may cause
damage to the device.
3. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent damage or
injury from possible battery leakage.
4. Do not try to recharge battery, not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufact urer’s directions.)
SPEAKER CONNECTION
1. Insert t he speaker cables by pushing down the terminal l ever of the Left
Speaker Terminal and the Right Speaker Termi nal .
2. Connect the Left Speaker to Left Speaker Term inals, with white wire to t he
L+ and Black wire to the L-.
3. Connect the Right Speaker to Right Speaker Terminals, with white wire to
the R+ and Black wire to the R-.
MAIN CONNECTION
This unit was designed to operate i nto an AC 230 - 240V ~ 50Hz house current.
Connecting this system to any other power supply could result in damage to the unit, which is not
covered by your warranty. If this plug will not fit into your outlet, you should have your outlet
changed by a qualified licensed electrician.
1. Unwind the AC Power Cord on the main unit.
2. Insert t he pl ug i nto any convenient AC outlet.
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ANTENNA CONNECTIO N
FM: Extend and m ove the FM Antenna W ire. If stereo broadcast is
received, the FM STEREO indicator will light up. In case of
Stereo stations with a bad reception (noise infested reception),
we recommend slide BAND selector to MONO position.
AM: This system i s equipped with a built-in directional ferrite
antenna, move and rotate the system for best reception.
LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES
You can use headphones (not included) to listen in privacy. Insert the headphones 3.5mm plug into
HEADPHONE Jack Use corresponding adaptors (specialist shops) if you have different plugs. The
speakers are autom atically switched off when the headphones are being used.
Listening Safety
To protect your hearing, follow these gui del i nes when you use headphones.
˙ Turn the volume to counter clockwise before you begin listening. After you begin listening,
adjust the volum e to a comfortable sound level.
˙ Do not listen at extremely high volume level. Extended high volume listening can lead to
permanent hearing loss .
˙ Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Overtime, your ears adapt to the volume level, so
a volume level that does not caus e discomfort might still damage your hearing.
BASIC OPERATION
Turn ON the unit
Press down POWER ON / OFF button with locked to switch on the uni t. You can now selec t your
desired music source by slide the FUNCTION selector.
Turn OFF the unit
Press down and release the POWER ON / OFF button to switch OFF the unit.
VOLUME Control
MAXIMUM: Turn to clockwise for increase the sound l evel .
MINUMUM: Turn to counterclockwise for decreas e t he sound level.
BASSXPANDER button
ON: Press once t o active boost low frequency and BASSXPANDER indicator light up.
OFF: Press once during ON mode and BASSXPANDER indicator goes off.
1. Switch ON the unit .
2. Slide the FUNCTION selector to RADIO position.
3. Slide BA ND selector to select the desi red band.
4. Turn the TUNING knob to select t he desired broadcasting station.
5. Adjust VOLUME control to a comfortable sound l evel .
6. Press and releas e P O WER ON / OFF button to switch OFF unit .
Loading Compact Disc
˙Press CD door Open button to open CD door .
˙Load a disc with label side upward with push down the CD door to c l ose.
Playing Compact Disc
1. Switch ON the unit .
2. Slide FUNCTION selector to CD position.
3. Load a disc into the CD compartment and close the CD door. After the CD Player read TOC then
4. Press STOP
5. Press down and release POWER ON / OFF button to switch OFF unit .
NOTE: If no disc or damaged disc loaded, the LCD display will show as below Fig. 1a.
If loaded disc contains 18 tracks, the LCD display will show as below Fig. 1b.
START: Press once after loaded CD disc.
SUSPEND: Press once during playback and the current playing track will be blinking on the LCD
RESUME: Press once during pause, continuous playback and the current track stop blinking on
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RADIO OPERATION
1. Switch ON the unit .
2. Slide the FUNCTION selector to RADIO position.
3. Slide BA ND selector to select the desi red band.
4. Turn the TUNING knob to select t he desired broadcasting station.
˙FM STEREO indicator will light up when received a stereo signal in FM STEREO mode.
Extend the FM Antenna Wire at rear cabinet for bes t reception.
˙Move and rotate the system for improve AM reception.
Caution: Do not connect FM Antenna Wire to an external source.
5. Adjust VOLUME control to a comfortable sound l evel .
6. Press and releas e P O WER ON / OFF button to switch OFF unit .
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION
Loading Compact Disc
˙Press CD door Open button to open CD door .
˙Load a disc with label side upward with push down the CD door to c l ose.
Playing Compact Disc
1. Switch ON the unit .
2. Slide FUNCTION selector to CD position.
3. Load a disc into the CD compartment and close the CD door. After the CD Player read TOC then
press CD PLAY / PAUSE Button t o start playback.
4. Press STOP
button to stop playback.
5. Press down and release POWER ON / OFF button to switch OFF unit .
NOTE: If no disc or damaged disc loaded, the LCD display will show as below Fig. 1a.
If loaded disc contains 18 tracks, the LCD display will show as below Fig. 1b.
Fig. 1a Fig.1b Fig. 2
/ PLAY / PAUSE button
START: Press once after loaded CD disc.
SUSPEND: Press once during playback and the current playing track will be blinking on the LCD
Display as above Fig. 2.
RESUME: Press once during pause, continuous playback and the current track stop blinking on
the LCD Display.
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SKIP+ and SKIP- button
PALY mode STOP mode
Button
Press once Press twice Press once
Back to the beginning
of the current track
Previous track Previous track
Next track -- Next track
REPEAT button
This button was designed as cyclical.
REPEAT 1: Press once from beginning during playbac k as below Fig. 3a.
REPEAT A LL: Press twice from beginning during playbac k as below Fig. 3b.
Disable: Press repeatedly until REPEAT indicator disappear on the LCD Display.
Fig. 3a Fig. 3b
PROGRAMMING CD
The CD player enable program 20 tracks in a sequence of your choic e.
1. Press PROGRA M button in stop mode as below Fig. 4a.
2. Press
and button to sel ect the desired track to be programmed.
3. Press P ROGRA M button to entry memory.
4. Continue to program, repeat step 2 and 3 until mem ory full as below Fig 4c.
5. Press
PLAY / PAUSE button on program mode to play the programmed tracks as below
Fig. 4b.
Fig. 4a Fig. 4b Fig. 4c
CLEAR THE PROGRAMM ED TRACKS.
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Press STOP
button twice while in program mode or
˙Open the CD door by press CD Door Open button or
˙Change the FUNCTION selector.
Note on CD-R / RW discs
˙Because of non-standardized format definition / production of CD-R / RW, playback quality &
˙Do not attach a seal or label to either side (the record able side or the labeled side) of a CD-R /
˙Do not load un-recorded CD-R / RW disc. It will take over 30 seconds to read the disc.
The di sc may be damaged if you try to open t he CD door while reading the disc.
RANDOM PLAY
1. Press the RANDOM button, and the "RANDOM" indicator will appear on the LCD Display.
2. Press t he RANDOM button again to cancel the random play.
Playback pre-recorded Tape
1. Switch ON the unit .
2. Slide FUNCTION s el ector to TAPE position.
3. Insert a pre-rec orded tape with exposed si de downward and full spool to the left side.
4. Press down
5. Press
6. Press and releas e the POWER ON / OFF button to s witc h OFF TAPE.
PLAY button
START Press down until locked.
PAUSE button
SUSPEND Press down until l ocked.
RESUME Press and releas e until return to original position.
STOP Press to stop playback.
EJECT Press to ej ect cassette tape form c assette compartment at stop mode.
FORWARD Press down until locked for tape forward winding.
NOTE:
When the end of the tape was reached, pres s
tape.
REWI ND P ress down until locked for backward winding
NOTE:
When the end of the tape was reached, pres s
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Note on CD-R / RW discs
˙Because of non-standardized format definition / production of CD-R / RW, playback quality &
performance are not guarant eed.
˙Do not attach a seal or label to either side (the record able side or the labeled side) of a CD-R /
RW disc. It may cause malf unction.
˙Do not load un-recorded CD-R / RW disc. It will take over 30 seconds to read the disc.
The di sc may be damaged if you try to open t he CD door while reading the disc.
RANDOM PLAY
1. Press the RANDOM button, and the "RANDOM" indicator will appear on the LCD Display.
2. Press t he RANDOM button again to cancel the random play.
CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION
Playback pre-recorded Tape
1. Switch ON the unit .
2. Slide FUNCTION s el ector to TAPE position.
3. Insert a pre-rec orded tape with exposed si de downward and full spool to the left side.
4. Press down
PLAY button until l ocked to start playback.
5. Press
/
STOP / EJECT butt on to stop playback.
6. Press and releas e the POWER ON / OFF button to s witc h OFF TAPE.
PLAY button
START Press down until locked.
PAUSE button
SUSPEND Press down until l ocked.
RESUME Press and releas e until return to original position.
/ STOP / EJECT button
STOP Press to stop playback.
EJECT Press to ej ect cassette tape form c assette compartment at stop mode.
FAST FORWARD button
FORWARD Press down until locked for tape forward winding.
NOTE:
When the end of the tape was reached, pres s
/
STOP / EJECT button to st op winding
tape.
REWIND button
REWI ND P ress down until locked for backward winding
NOTE:
When the end of the tape was reached, pres s
/ STOP / EJECT button to stop winding tape.
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z RECORD Button
START Press down until locked.
Recording from RADIO
1. Slide FUNCTION s el ector to RADIO position.
2. Slide BA ND selector to select the desi red band.
3. Adjust TUNING k nob to select the desired broadcast station.
4. Insert a blank tape with exposed side downward and full spool to the left side into cassette
compartment and close cassette door.
5. Press down z RECORD and
PLAY button until locked to start record broadcast station.
6. Press
/
STOP / EJECT butt on to stop record.
Recording from Compact Disc
1. Slide FUNCTION s el ector to CD position.
2. Insert a blank tape with exposed side downward and full spool to the left side into cassette
compartment and close cassette door.
3. Press down z RECORD and
PLAY button until locked first, then press down PAUSE button
until locked.
4. Load a disc into CD compartment and close the CD door. If necessary, select a track by
pressing
and SKIP- button.
5. Press
PLAY / PAUSE button first to start playback, then press down and release
PAUSE button to start recording.
6. Press
/
STOP / EJECT butt on to stop record.
NOTE:
˙When the end of the tape was reached, the cassette deck will stop automatically even at
playback or recording mode.
˙Press improper combination of cassette buttons may damage the tape inside the cassette
compartment.
Protecting Recordings
Normally, anything recorded on the tape is automatically erased
It is possible to protect your rec ordings from accidental erasure
by removing the tabs found on t he rear of the cassette.
When the c assette is held with the recorded side upper-most
and exposed tape facing the front, the protective tab will be found on the left rear of the cassette.
All pre-recorded cassette are protected in this way to prevent accidental erasure of the commercial
recordings. "Protected" cassettes will prevent the record button from being operated. If at any time
you attempt to record and find that this button will not depress, never force t he mechanism or it may
be damaged. Check that a cassette has been loaded and that tab has not been removed.
Recording on a cassette from which the tabs have been removed can be done by covering the tab
openings with a piece of adhesive tape.
Care of Cassette Mechanism
Gently clean the tape head and pinch-wheel / capstan assemblies after every 10 hours of use until
all traces of oxide deposit have been removed. A range of cassette care products i s available.
The erase head and record/play head and the surface of the pinch roller are deli cate and must not
be touched with metal objects such as screwdrivers. You may find it easier to clean the assembl y by
pressing the PLAY button to bring head and pinch roller into view. Be sure to press the CASS.
STOP button after cleaning the mechanism. Damage to the pinch wheel can occur if the unit is left
in PLAY mode with the power switched off.
Under no circums tanc es should you attempt to lubric ate any part of the machine.
WARNING
Disconnect from the mains at the wall socket when not in use. Do not expose the set to rain or
moisture.
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MAINTENANCE
Protecting Recordings
Normally, anything recorded on the tape is automatically erased
when new recording is made.
It is possible to protect your rec ordings from accidental erasure
by removing the tabs found on t he rear of the cassette.
When the c assette is held with the recorded side upper-most
and exposed tape facing the front, the protective tab will be found on the left rear of the cassette.
All pre-recorded cassette are protected in this way to prevent accidental erasure of the commercial
recordings. "Protected" cassettes will prevent the record button from being operated. If at any time
you attempt to record and find that this button will not depress, never force t he mechanism or it may
be damaged. Check that a cassette has been loaded and that tab has not been removed.
Recording on a cassette from which the tabs have been removed can be done by covering the tab
openings with a piece of adhesive tape.
Care of Cassette Mechanism
Gently clean the tape head and pinch-wheel / capstan assemblies after every 10 hours of use until
all traces of oxide deposit have been removed. A range of cassette care products i s available.
The erase head and record/play head and the surface of the pinch roller are deli cate and must not
be touched with metal objects such as screwdrivers. You may find it easier to clean the assembl y by
pressing the PLAY button to bring head and pinch roller into view. Be sure to press the CASS.
STOP button after cleaning the mechanism. Damage to the pinch wheel can occur if the unit is left
in PLAY mode with the power switched off.
Under no circums tanc es should you attempt to lubric ate any part of the machine.
WARNING
Disconnect from the mains at the wall socket when not in use. Do not expose the set to rain or
moisture.
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COMPACT DISC
1. Always use compact discs bearing the mark as shown.
2. Notes on handling di scs
Rem ovi ng the disc from its storage c ase and loading it.
Do not touch the reflective recorded surfac e.
Do not s t ick paper or write anything on the surface.
Do not bend the di sc.
3. Storage
Store the disc in i ts case.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high
temperatures, hi gh humidity or dusty places.
Cleaning a disc
Should the disc become soiled, wipe off dust,
dirt and fingerprints with a soft cloth.
The disc should be cleaned from the center to
the edge.
Never use benzene, thinners, record cleaner
fluid or anti static spray.
Be sure to close the CD door so the lens is not contaminated by dust.
Do not touch the lens.
Radio Section
Frequency Range AM: 530 – 1600 KHz
FM : 88 – 108 MHz
CD Player
Playback System Top load CD mechanism
Memory Program 20 Tracks
Frequency Response 100 Hz – 20 KHz
S/N Ratio 60 dB
Cassette Recorder
Recording System DC Bias
Erase System Magnet Erase
Auto Stop System Playback only
Frequency Response 125 – 6300 Hz
Audio Section
Headphone Impedance 16 – 32 ohm
Speaker System
Impedance 4 ohm 280Watts (PMPO)
Driver 3.5 inch full range
Cabinet Wooden
Cloth Grille Detachable
General
Power Source AC 230-240V ~ 50Hz
Output Power 2.5 Watts RMS x 2
Power Consumption 23 Watts
Dimension (m m) Main Unit : 155(W) × 223(D) × 225(H)
ACCESSORIES:
Instruction Manual 1 pc
Remote Control Handset 1 pc
Design and specification subject to change are without noti ce.
Printed in China 172-4074K3A50-SY
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SPECIFICATION
Radio Section
Frequency Range AM: 530 – 1600 KHz
FM : 88 – 108 MHz
CD Player
Playback System Top load CD mechanism
Memory Program 20 Tracks
Frequency Response 100 Hz – 20 KHz
S/N Ratio 60 dB
Cassette Recorder
Recording System DC Bias
Erase System Magnet Erase
Auto Stop System Playback only
Frequency Response 125 – 6300 Hz
Audio Section
Headphone Impedance 16 – 32 ohm
Speaker System
Impedance 4 ohm 280Watts (PMPO)
Driver 3.5 inch full range
Cabinet Wooden
Cloth Grille Detachable
General
Power Source AC 230-240V ~ 50Hz
DC 3V - 1 pc of “CR2025” lithium battery (included) or equivalent
for remote handset
Output Power 2.5 Watts RMS x 2
Power Consumption 23 Watts
Dimension (m m) Main Unit : 155(W) × 223(D) × 225(H)
Speaker Box: 118(W) × 194(D) × 220(H) (approx)
ACCESSORIES:
Instruction Manual 1 pc
Remote Control Handset 1 pc
Design and specification subject to change are without noti ce.
Printed in China 172-4074K3A50-SY
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(AU) SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. Osaka Japan
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