Akai APRC50UC
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1. indicator appears on the display TO CLEAR THE PROGRAM MEMORY e Press PROGRAM Clock Display button to enter programming mode then press the Stop Ll button e The program memory will also be cleared if the disc compartment is opened if the function is changed or if the power is turned OFF MUTE e Press the MUTE button on the remote control to switch off the sound the MUTE indicator will appear e Press MUTE button again to restore the sound to the previous level STEREO HEADPHONE JACK For private listening without disturbing others connect a set of stereo headphones not included to the PHONES Jack on the front panel cabinet The built in speakers automatically shut off when stereo headphones are connected to the headphone jack When using stereo headphones always start with the volume control set to a low level and gradually increase until you find the desired level ESP It stands for Electrical Shock Protection In case of CD Mode ESP function is already set on position ESP will work approx 10 second By pushing the button of MODE FIND the display of ESP mark will disappear from LCD then ESP is off position GB 70 MODE MP3 In MP3 mode press the MODE button remote Conbtrol change to title search mode press the MODE button twice change to album search mode Use the Skip Up amp Down button to search the song Press the MODE 2 sec the LCD Display will show the IDT3 information Press the MODE button aga2. AKAI Operator s manual PORTABLE RADIO CD PLAYER WITH CARD SLOT amp USB PORT APRCS50UC Gebruiksaanwijzing NL 1 26 Manual de l utilisateur F 27 52 Operator s manual GB 53 78 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 1 READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this
3. the display will show RNDM and CD disc will play in random sequence immediately Press Random again the RNDM mark will disappear from display and CD disc will play in normal sequence Press Stop button to stop the CD SLEEP FUNCTION You can set the unit to switch off after certain period of time as follows 1 Press POWER to turn on the unit 2 Press the SLEEP button The display will show SLEEP and 90 3 Keep pressing the SLEEP button to change the minute shown in display You can set the unit to switch off after 10 90 minutes 4 Release the SLEEP button to take effect 5 At any time you can press SLEEP button the second time to cancel the sleep function LISTENING TO RADIO OPERATION 1 Press the POWER button to turn the unit ON The STANDBY ON indicator lights OFF 2 Select the Tuner function by pressing the TUNER BAND button 3 Select the desired band AM or FM with the TUNER BAND button 4 Tune to the desired radio station by pressing the UP TUNING or DOWN TUNING buttons on the unit or on the remote control 5 If you hold the UP TUNING or DOWN TUNING button for more than half a second the Tuner will begin to automatically scan until a strong signal is found 6 To turn off the radio press the POWER button to switch the unit into standby mode The STANDBY ON indicator lights RED STORING PRESET STATIONS 1 Tuner either automatically or manually as described in steps 4 or 5
4. 48KHz for MPEG1 Memory Card USB Flash General Power requirement AC230V 50Hz Standby power consumption 7W Max Power consumption 15W Dimension of main unit 384 L x 243 W x 138 H mm Weight of main unit 2 1 kgs Specifications and extemal appearance are subject to change without notice GB 77 AKAI AKAI ELECTRIC CO LTD JAPAN IMPORTER AKAI BENELUX ELMARC B V Information www akai eu x 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 GB 78
5. INTRO Scan Playback only on remote control This feature allows you to play just the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc This may be useful when you are trying to locate a specific song but you do not remember the title Load the disc as usual and wait until the display shows the total playing time and number of traks Press the INTRO button on the remote control The INTRO indicator will appear in the display The player will play the first 10 seconds of each track automatically When the first 10 seconds of the last track has played the player stops and the display again shows the total playing time and number of tracks on the disc To cancel the intro mode press the INTRO button once more until the INTRO indicator disappears INTRO mode can also be cancelled by pressing the STOP A button GB 72 Auxiliary Operation You can listen to an auxiliary audio source connected to the AUX IN jacks on the back panel of this unit refer to page 6 connection informa tion Press the FUNCTION button to select the Aux function The AUX indicator appears in the display JHAY AN Operate the external device as you would normally When you hear the music from your external source adjust the VOLUME EQ and DBBS controls of this system as desired GB 73 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Compact Disc Care e To remove a disc from its storage case press down on the centre of the case and lift the disc out holding it carefully by the edg
6. above to the station to be stored 2 Press the PROGRAM Memory CLOCK button once em g 5 Channel number will flash in the display and PRG will display pm ee mn 5 seconds During this time you must select the desired memory location by pressing the MEM CH button 3 Press the PROGRAM Memory Button again to store the station at that location 4 The unit can store up to 30 FM stations 10 AM stations 5 To recall the stored stations from the memory press MEM CH button GB 62 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA Extend the telescoping FM antenna to its full length Set the Function Selector to TUNER Set the Band Selector to the desired band AM FM Press Skip Up Down button to tune in a station Press MODE button once on the remote control to show current Stereo Mono mode Press again to toggle between FM Stereo and Mono mode Use the Volume Control to adjust the volume to the desired level When you are finished listening press the POWER button to off the unit akWN NOD Hints For Better Reception AM The AM antenna is located inside the cabinet If AM reception is weak try turning the entire unit until the AM antenna is pointing in the direction of the broadcast transmitter FM Change the direction of the telescoping FM antenna until you find the best reception If you are listening to a weak or distant FM stereo station try to shift to
7. from that point 6 When the last track has finished playing the CD player will then Stop GB 67 REPEAT DISC PLAY CD MP3 USB FLASH CARD Use the REPEAT button to play an entire disc or album continuously Repeat play of all tracks 1 Press the REPEAT button twice The ALL CG indicator appears in the display 2 Press the Play Pause gt I button 3 The disc will then begin playing through to the end of the last track At which point it will automatically return to the beginning of E the first track This will ti til the Stop Ll button i ble h is will continue until the Stop E button is nng UU 3 4 If the REPEAT button is pressed once more twice more for MP3 mode the ALL C indicator will disappear and repeat play will end Normal disc play will resume from that point 5 When the last track has finished playing the CD play will Stop REPEAT ALBUM PLAY ONLY MP3 MODE 1 Select the desired album by pressing the PRE UP or PRE DOWN button The album will be shown in the display i 2 Press the REPEAT button thrice the C ALBUM indicator Huo UL j appears in the display 3 Press the PLAY PAUSE gt II button 4 The disc will then begin playing through to the end of the album At which point it will automatically return to the beginning of the album This will continue until the stop Ll button is pressed 5 If the REPEAT button is pressed once more the G gt ALBUM indicator wi
8. if skip back to the previous track press the Reverse kx Skip track button twice 3 Repeatedly pressing the Reverse IK Skip track button makes the CD player skip back through the disc track by track Once the beginning of the first track is reached the CD player will go to the last track NOTES The Forward gt and Reverse KK Skip track buttons can be used to select a desired track to play before disc play starts In this case the number of the selected track will be displayed until the Play Pause gt I button is pressed TRACK SEARCH CD MP3 USB FLASH CARD You can search through the track by holding the Forward gt I or Reverse K lt track skip button down Normal play will resume when the button is released REPEAT DISC PLAY OF ONE OF THE TRACKS CD MP3 USB FLASH CARD 1 Select the desired track by pressing the Forward gt or Reverse K lt Skip track buttons The track will be shown in the display 2 Press the REPEAT button once The CS indicator will show in the display mm mA 0 OSD 3 Press the PLAY PAUSE gt II button 4 The selected track will then begin playing through to its end At which point it will automatically return to the beginning of that track This will continue until the Stop LI button is pressed yi mn G06 OD 13 5 If the REPEAT button is pressed twice more thrice more for MP3 mode the CG indicator will disappear and repeat play will end Normal disc play will resume
9. product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or lau ndry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A Product and Cart Combination Should Be Moved with Care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 9 VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to 10 POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your pr
10. wake down minute 9 Press TIMER button again to select wake up mode Tuner CD Volume Level 10 Press TIMER button again to complete the timer setting NOTE Clock time is only retained while the unit is plugged into the AC TONER outlet In the event of a power failure the clock will need to be reset the power supply resumes my Vi l 5 GB 64 Do not burn your disc into different sessions Files from the second session will not be played It is highly recommended that you create your CD by writing only once CD R CD RW PLAYBACK This unit can play CD RW MP3 disc NOTE CD R CD RW play capability of this unit may vary depend on quality of media CD burner and application software Playback of MP3 CD R and CD RW may depand on recording conditions LISTENING TO A CD MP3 USB Flash Card Normal Playback 1 Press the POWER button to turn the unit ON The POWER indicator light OFF and the LCD backlights ON 2 Select the CD function by pressing the function 3 Open the CD Compartment Door and place a CD MP3 on the center spindle with the printed label side facing up 4 Close the CD door The disc will spin momentarily and CD READ will appear in the display Then the disc will stop spinning and the display will show the total tracks on the disc 5 Press the PLAY PAUSE gt J button Disc play will begin from the start of the first track of the disc 6 As each track on the CD disc i
11. AY PAUSE gt II button Disc play will stop at the current play position The display will flash 3 To resume disc play press the PLAY PAUSE gt II button again TRACK SKIP CD MP3 USB FLASH CARD Starting disc play from the beginning of a particular track Press the Forward gt or Reverse K lt Skip Track buttons to select the desired track The number of the selected track will be shown on the CD display Press the PLAY PAUSE gt II button to start play To skip the next track For example to skip ahead to the beginning of track 5 while track 4 is playing 1 Press the Forward I Skip track button once Disc play will resume at the beginning of track 5 2 The CD player will skip ahead to the next track each time the Forward I Skip track button is pressed Repeatedly pressing the Forward gt Skip track button makes the CD player skip ahead through the disc track by track Once the beginning of the last track is reached the CD player advance to the first track GB 66 TO SKIP TO THE PREVIOUS TRACK ON A DISC CD MP3 USB FLASH CARD For example to skip back to the beginning of track 3 while track 4 is playing 1 Press the Reverse x Skip track button twice Disc play will resume at the beginning of track 3 2 The CD player will skip back one track each time the Reverse K Skip track button is pressed If this button is pressed in the middle of a track the CD player will skip back to the beginning of that track To make
12. Flash Memory Card The indicator light Red e If playback the Flash USB The indicator light Green PLAYING FLASH MEMORY CARD OR FLASH USB LOADING AND UNLOADING FLASH MEMORY CARD OR FLASH USB 1 Press the STANDBY ON button to turn the unit ON The STANDBY ON indicator lights OFF and the LCD Backlights ON 2 Select the CARD or USB function by pressing the FUNCTION 3 Insert the CARD or USB in to slot The total number of tracks and playing time will appear in the display 4 PRESS PLAY CAUTION e Do not put anything except a CARD or USB into the slot e Foreign objects can damage the slot e Keep the slot clear when not in used to prevent dirt and dust from entering the slot e If the CARD or USB is correctly loaded the total number of tracks on the card or USB will be displayed Pause Control The Pause Control allows you to pause playback of a disc temporarily and then resume playback at exactly the same point Press the Play Pause gt I button during playback to activate the Pause control The Track number begins flashing in the display The sound stops but the disc continues to spin Press the Play Pause gt II button again to cancel Pause and resume normal playback The Track number will stop flashing NOTE Remember that the disc continues to spin in the Pause mode even though no sound is heard Don t forget to release the Pause mode to prevent excessive wear on the motor and to save your batteries
13. J U ES 11 12 13 141516171819 ee ND OR 0 NE 12 Stereo Headphone Jack 13 CD Skip Tuning Down K lt 14 Volume Control Down v 15 Flash Memory Card Slot 16 CD Skip Tuning Up gt 17 Flash Memory USB Indnator 18 Flash USB Slot 19 Pre Down 20 Telescoping FM Antenna 21 CD Compartment Door 22 Aux In R L 23 Battery Compartment Cover on bottom cabinet 24 AC Cord Socket on back cabinet GB 60 REMOTE CONTROLS Mute Button Aux Button FM MW Button Preset Down Album MEM CH Button CD Play Pause Button Skip Down Search Backward Button CD Stop Button Random Button Sleep Button Timer Button Standby On Button Mode Find ESP ID3 FIND ST Button Volume Down Button 14 Preset Up Album Mem Ch Button 15 Skip Up Search Forward Button 16 Volume Up Button 17 Intro lt CD MODE gt Button 18 Repeat Button 19 PROG MEM CLK 20 EQ Pass Classic Rock Pop Jazz mode Preset Equalizer in cycilc order Button 4 21 Function Button 22 DBBS Button STANDBY ON GG 1 10 ER 21 3 gt I O 15 is oN cy 7 Oz OF Q OANDOABRWD X Battery Protect Sheet BATTERY INSTALLATION Insert lithium CR 2025 batteries into the battery compartment of the remote controller a
14. MONO This will normally provide some improvement in reception although the sound will no longer be stereo GB 63 CLOCK SETTING 1 Press the POWER button to turn the unit off standby 2 Press and hold the PROGRAM CLOCK button the 24Hr will appear on the display Press the Skip Search gt gt or K lt button Once for select your suitable Hours for the clock 3 Press the MEMORY button ONCE The Minutes segments display 00 00 The Hour segments flash continuously 4 Press the Skip Search gt or K lt button to select the desired hour 5 Press the PROGRAM button again and the minute segments flash 6 Press the Skip Search or KX button to select the desired minute 7 Press the PROGRAM button once more The flashing stops and the time is set TO SET THE TIMER 1 Press and hold TIMER button The LCD display will change to TIMER mode and then the Hour segments flash 2 Press the skip search gt gt or KX button to select the wake up hour 3 Press the TIMER button again The hour segment stops flashing The minute segment flashes 4 Press the Skip Search gt or K lt button to select to wake up minute 5 Press TIMER button again The minute segment stop Flashing The hour segment flashes 6 Press the Skip Search gt gt or K lt to select wake down Hour 7 Press TIMER button again The Hour segment Stop Flashing the minute segment Flashers 8 Press the Skip Search gt gt or K lt to select
15. TO RAIN OR MOISTURE GB 56 PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET UP e Carefully remove the unit from the carton and remove all packing material from the unit e Remove any labels or stickers which may be on the front or top of the set but do not remove any labels from the back or bottom e We suggest that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for service This is the only sure way to protect the unit from damage in transit e If you do dispose of the carton and packing materials please do so properly cares about our environment POWER SOURCE This system is designed to operate on 230V 50Hz AC house current or 8 C cell batteries Connecting this system to any other power supply could result in damage to the unit which is not covered by your warranty AC Outlet AC Plug AC Operation 1 Unwind the AC Power Cord completely 2 Insert the smaller end of the cord into the AC Cord Socket on the back cabinet 3 Insert the plug into any convenient 230V 50Hz AC outlet To AC outlet GB 57 AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS This system includes AUX IN R L Jacks These jacks allow you to connect external audio equipment to this system and listen to the sound from the external equipment through the speakers of this system Examples of the types of external equipment that may be connected a
16. ards from the center with clean cloth Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner benzine commercially available cleaners or anti static spray GB 54 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS tvvcsctecssvist enn sasccresnoevertavesesevettsonsale aosenarviiendeneitenistnecrectedeeinees PRECAUTIONS FOR UNIT esis PRECAUTIONS FOR DISCS assis coes cxetece cath iae E a E LEENA EAEAN TABLE OF CONTENTS mien EN ERT IMPORTANT NOTES oe PREPARATION FOR USE anssoeenern cnestiscteeccivssuscseancccs sensenadsidevevteraasneatt eaves saetesaatensatversaseseas eht dude LOCATION OF CONTROLS csser EE E SE ENESTE eenden OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE sts SPEGIPIGATIONS rerin piisas ieyra aaaea ENS ETAN a EENE EEEE A RSS BEFORE WE BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this audio product This is your assurance of quality performance and value Our engineers have included many useful and convenient features in this product Please be sure to read this Owner s Manual completely to make sure you are getting the maximum benefit from each feature This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and standards of workmanship It was tested by inspectors and found to be in perfect working order before it left our factory However there is always the chance that some problem may occur because of rough handling during shipment to the retail store or to the final consumer If aft
17. ast station FM broadcasts FM Rod antenna is not Extend FM Rod antenna AM The bar antenna is not Reposition the unit until best reception is obtained does not light signal is weak FM ST position AM or FM no sound Function is not set to Tuner Set Function switch to RADIO Volume at minimum Increase Volume Compact Disc Player CD Player will not Function switch is not set to Press CD button to select play D CD function Insert CD with label side installed incorrectly up CD skips while playing Disc is dirty or scratched Wipe disc with cloth or use Card or USB Player Card or USB will not Function is not set to Card or Press Card or USB button play USB to select Card or USB function Card or USB is not installed Insert Card or USB in to slot or incorrectly GB 76 SPECIFICATIONS Model APRC50UC Specification Main Unit FM section Tuning range 87 5 MHz 108 MHz 50 KHz step Usable sensitivity 30dB S N 22dBu Antenna telescopic AM section Tuning range 522 kHz 1620kHz 9 KHz step Usable sensitivity 65dB M Antenna Ferrite bar Amplifier Output Power 2 x 6 Watts 2 x 1 5W RMS Max output power 1 5W Headphone 32 ohms CD section Laser Semiconductor laser 760 800nm S N ratio 50dB 1 kHz 0 dB Harmonic distortion 0 5 1 kHz 0 dB Wow and flutter Immeasurable MP3 MPEG Rate 32 384Kbps Sampling Frequency 8 11 025 12KHz for MPEG2 5 16 22 05 24KHz for MPEG2 32 44 1
18. batteries for the longest possible life e Change the batteries when the output of the unit becomes weak or the sound becomes distorted Always change all 8 batteries at the same time e If the unit will be stored and not used for 30 days or more it is recommended to remove the batteries from the Battery Compartment to reduce the possibility of damage from battery leakage or corrosion BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device Use only the size and type of batteries specified Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device Do not mix different types of batteries together e g Alkaline and Carbon Zinc or old batteries with fresh ones If the device is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged they can overheat and rupture Follow battery manufacturer s directions Corrosion oxidation battery leakage and any other gradually acidic defect of this nature will invalidate the guarantee GB 59 REMOTE CONTROLS 12345678910 Standby On Tuner Band CD Play Pause gt I Button Volume Control Up A LCD Display CD Stop Al Button Pre UP Remote Sensor 9 Standby LED Indicator 10 Preset EQ 11 Function Selector Hh aj
19. er reading this Manual you experience any problems with the operation of this product please refer to the instructions for obtaining services at the end of this Manual Once again thanks for purchasing this audio product For future reference record the serial number in the space provided Model No APRC50UC Serial Number CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION APPAREIL A LASER DE INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION CLASSE 1 WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS PRODUCTO LASER DE DEFEATED CLASE 1 AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM This product contains a low power Laser Device GB 55 IMPORTANT NOTES e Avoid installing this unit in places exposedto Operate controls and switches as described in direct sunlight or close to heat radiating the manual appliances such as electric heaters on top of Before turning on the power make certain that other stereo equipment that radiates too the connecting cords if any and power cord much heat places lacking ventilation or are properly installed dusty areas places subject to constant e Store your cassette tapes and CDs in a cool vibration and or humid or moist areas area to avoid damage from heat Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical When moving the set be sure to first solvents as this might damage the finish disconnect the power cord and remove cords Usea clean dry cloth connected to other equipment WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
20. es e Treat the disc carefully Handle the disc only by its edges Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny unprinted side of the disc e Do not attach any tape stickers etc to the disc label e Clean the disc periodically with a soft lint free dry cloth Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the disc If necessary use a CD cleaning kit e If a disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the disc it is probably dirty or damaged scratched e When cleaning the disc wipe in straight lines from the center of the disc to the outer edge of the disc Never wipe in circular motions ORS SD S GB 74 Cleaning The Unit e To prevent fire or shock hazard disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning e If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth Do not use any wax or polish sprays on the cabinet e If the cabinet becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be cleaned with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution Never use abrasive cloths or polishes as these will mar the finish of your unit Caution Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning GB 75 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem check the following before seeking service Symptom Possible Cause Solution Radio Noise or sound Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM distorted on AM or AM or FM broadc
21. f Disconnect the plug as soon as liquid or objects enter the unit The unit cannot be used until being checked by experts Do not open the cabinet Laser rays employed by the unit may damage eyes Any servicing should be done by qualified service personnel PLACEMENT Put the unit where ventilation is good enough to prevent overheating Never put the unit in direct sunlight or near heat sources e Put the unit horizontally never put any heavy object on the unit To protect the pickup do not put the unit where there is much dust If there is dust on the pickup use a cleaning disc to clean it Refer to the operation instructions of the cleaning disc you bought CONDENSATION Moisture will appear on the pickup lens in the following cases The unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place e Use the unit in a humid place In these cases the unit cannot work Unload the disc and leave the unit on for about one hour evaporates the water CLEANING e Use soft cloth with a little neutral detergent to wipe the cabinet panel and controls Never use abrasive paper polishing powder or solvent like alcohol and gasoline PRECAUTIONS FOR DISCS HANDLING DISC To keep the disc clean do not touch the play sides of the disc Do not attach paper or ape to the disc Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or heat sources Store the disc in a disc case after playback CLEANING DISC Before playback wipe the disc outw
22. in return to normal mode NOTES ON MP3 DISCS An MP3 file stores audio data compressed using MPEG 1 2 the audio layer 3 file coding scheme In this manual we refer to what in PC terminology are called folders and Files as albums and tracks respectively Natas on playing MP3 discs An MP3 track must be recorded on a disc in the format compliant with ISO 9660 Note however that system may not play tracks in the order they were recorded e The maximum allowable number of tracks and or albums in a disc is 255 including the root albums directory e The maximum allowable depth of a nested folder is 8 including tracks Note that since the maximum path length is 128 characters long the total number of characters including slashes hyphens and underscores from the root aloum name to the track name must be less than 128 e If a disc contains audio tracks and MP3 tracks the system can only play audio tracks The system can play multi session discs correctly e The system can play only MP3 tracks which were converted with a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz and a fixed or variable bit rate The system may not play MP3 tracks recorded using a packet writing utility e The system can play only MP3 tracks having the file extension mp3 e It may take 30 seconds or more before the system can start playback of MP3 tracks depending on the number of recorded tracks and the complexity of the album tree e If you play a n
23. ll disappar and repeat play will end Normal disc will resume from that point 6 When the last track has finished playing the CD player will stop PROGRAMMED DISC PLAY FOR CD ONLY e Itis possible to program the tracks you wish to play in a sequence of your choice It is not possible to enter program a disc during playback Press the Stop LA button first then follow the instructions below e Itis easier to use the remote control for the following settings however you may also use the controls on the main unit if desired GB 68 ENTERING A PROGRAM 1 Press the PROGRAM Clock Dispaly button PROG appears and the following information will be display on the display n p F i fz I 2 Select the first desired track using the Forward gt gt and Reverse es K lt Skip Buttons 3 Press the PROGRAM Clock Dispaly button The first program selection is now stored in the program memory The display will now show 4 Select the next desired track using the Forward gt and np P ge Reverse K Skip Buttons ma 5 Press the PROGRAM Clock Dispaly button Continue entering tracks in this way until all the desired tracks are stored up to 64 tracks PROGRAMMED DISC PLAY FOR MP3 ONLY e Itis possible to program the tracks you wish to play in a sequence of your choice It is not possible to enter program a disc during playback Press the Stop AA button first then follow the instructions below e Itis easier to use the remote co
24. nd close the cover BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the batteries become too weak the operating distance of the remote controller is greatly reduced and you will need to replace the batteries NOTES To maintain the accuracy and long life of the transmitter do not press two or more buttons simultaneously If the remote control is not to be used for a long time remove the batteries to prevent possible damage through leaking batteries JANG THE REMOTE CONTROLLER CORRECTLY e Point the remote controller at the Remote Sensor The functions of the buttons on the remote control are the same as the corresponding controls on the main unit e When there is a strong ambient light source the performance of the infrared Remote Sensor may be degraded causing unreliable operation The maximum effective distance for remote control operation is about 15 feet GB 61 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRESET EQUALIZER e This unit is equipped with a preset equalizer which has been added to enhance your listening pleasure by altering the frequency response of the music e Press the Preset EQ button on main unit repeatedly to cycle through the following equalization modes Te CLASSIC ROCK gt POP JAZZ gt PASS gt DBBS Press DBBS button to obtain the DBBS effect And the display will show BBS ON press this button again the DBBS resume to the normal sound effect Random In CD mode press Random button ON REMOTE
25. ntrol for the following settings however you may also use the controls on the main unit if desired ENTERING A PROGRAM 1 Press the PROGRAM Clock Display button PROG appears and the following information will be display on the display The album No will flashing cml bgt i 3 Press the PROGRAM Clock Display button change to select the 000 i first desired track using the Forward gt gt and Reverse x Skip Buttons 2 Select the first desired album using the Forward gt gt and Reverse kX Skip Buttons 4 Press the PROGRAM Clock Display button The first program selection is now stored in the program memory The display will now show 5 Repeat Step 2 3 6 Press the PROGRAM Clock Display button Continue entering tracks in this way until all the desired tracks are stored up to 64 tracks GB 69 NOTES e fthe PLAY PAUSE button is pressed before the PROGRAM Clock Display button is pressed to store a track the track will not be programmed and the disc will start playing from the first selected track e Any track can be programmed to play more than once e Repeatedly pressing the PROGRAM Clock Display button will enable you to check the program if required LISTENING TO PROGRAMMED TRACKS 1 Enter all tracks you want to program into memory following the procedures above 2 Press the PLAY PAUSE gt II button Disc play will start at the beginning of the first programmed track PROG
26. oduct dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 11 POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where exit from the product 12 NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time 13 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure 1 14 LIGHTENING For added protection for this product during a lightening storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will present damage to the product due to lightening and power line surges 15 POWER LINES An out
27. on MP3 track that has the mpa file extension you may hear some noise Notes on display indications during playback e Up to 30 characters are displayed for the name of an album and up to 30 characters for the name of track Characters other than letters A to Z and a to z numerals 0 to 9 hyphen and underscore _ may not be displayed or may be displayed as different characters e The system support ID3TAG The elapsed play time may not be dispteyed correctly for MP3 tracks Glossary File extension A 3 character string added to a file name under the Window or DOS environment is called a file extension The file extension is used mainly to identify types of files The file extension for MP3 files is mp3 ISO 9660 ISO stands of the International Organization for Standardization ISO 9660 determines the file structure for the CD ROMs This system can play MP3 files recorded in the formal compliant with ISO 9660 Nesting of folders albums To organize data files stored in a PC you can store related files in a folder A folder can contain other folders as well as files For example folder A can contain folder B and folder B can contain folder C this is called nesting of folders Session A session is one uninterrupted section of written data on a disc A multi session disc is a disc which has two or more sessions GB 71 NOTE e If playback the
28. operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repair to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 22 HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat CAUTION HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT DEFEATED AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM PRECAUTIONS FOR UNIT SECURITY Before operation check if the voltage of the unit is in line with the local voltage Hold the plug to disconnect it from the mains outlet Do not pull the power cord When the plug of the unit is connected to the mains outlet the unit will be still connected to AC even of the power is turned of
29. re a cassette deck the audio outputs from a VCR or DVD player apersonal cassette player MP3 player MD player or a personal hard disc audio jukebox device such as an iPod Connect the audio output jack s or headphone jack of the external audio equipment to the AUX IN R L jacks on the back panel of this system CONNECTION CABLES ARE NOT INCLUDED You may leave your external device permanently connected to this system if you wish It is not necessary to disconnect the external device in order to listen to the Tuner or CD player in this system From External Audio Source Instructions for listening to your external device will be found at the end of this Oweris Manual GB 58 Battery Operation 1 Remove the Battery Compartment Cover by pressing down on the tabs in the direction of the arrows 2 Insert 8 fresh C batteries into the battery compartment Be sure to follow the polarity markings inside the compartment If the batteries are inserted incorrectly the unit will not work 3 Replace the Battery Compartment Cover 12V DC 8 X C cell IMPORTANT INFORMATION e Playing CD s at higher volume levels increases the battery drain and shortens the battery life Try to use AC power whenever it is available e You must remove the AC Power Cord from the AC Cord Socket on the back cabinet in order to operate the unit on batteries e We recommend using alkaline
30. s played show in the display Ca MODE Bi 006 00 13 7 A particular track can be selected using either of the CD Skip K lt gt I buttons If this is done before pressing the PLAY PAUSE gt II button disc play will start with the selected track when the PLAY PAUSE Il_ button is pressed 8 At the end of the disc the unit will switch to stop mode NOTES e If the disc is deeply scratched or too dirty disc play may not start e If the disc is inserted incorrectly or the disc is damaged the no disc indicator will appear on display NG CISC GB 65 DISC ERRORS e This compact disc player has built in error compensation circuits to correct for minor defects in a disc There are limits however to the amount of correction available e In some cases the CD player may skip some tracks or parts of tracks on a disc during disc play This problem may be caused by defects such as scratches in the disc being played which are too large for the error compensation circuits to handle If you encounter this problem check the CD player s operation as follows before having the until serviced Play a new disc If the CD player operates normally the skipping problem is probably due to a defective disc TO STOP A CD BEFORE THE DISC ENDS CD MP3 USB FLASH CARD 1 Press the Stop EI button Disc play will stop and the display will show the total number of tracks 2 To temporarily stop disc play Pause mode press the PL
31. side antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 16 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock GB 53 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17 OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 18 SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 19 DAMAGES REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the
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