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COMPACT DISC PLAYER
AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE RECORDER
WITH DETACHABLE SPEAKERS
MODEL CD-1492
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PLAYS MUSIC COMPACT DISCS
FULLY PROGRAMMABLE CD PLAYER WITH REPEAT
RECEIVES AM/FM STEREO BROADCASTS
BASS BOOST SWITCH
RECORDS FROM CD, RADIO, OR BUILT-IN MICROPHONE
DETACHABLE SPEAKER SYSTEM
FM STEREO AND POWER LED INDICATORS
2 WAY POWER - AC/DC
REQUIRES 8 SIZE D BATTERIES
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
IB-CD1492(AD)-WM-E-031402
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WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THE PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with The exclamation point within an WARNING: TO REDUCE THE arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, equilateral triangle, is inte
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 2. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. 3. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 4. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance bey
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS 14 15 13 16 12 17 11 FRONT VIEW 18 10 19 20 9 8 7 21 22 22 31 30 23 REAR VIEW 29 27 26 25 24 28 CONTROL PANEL 1 4 2 5 36 32 33 37 36 35 34 33 32 1. CD STOP BUTTON 20.CD PLAY/PROGRAM LAMP 2. CD BACKWARD SKIP/SEARCH BUTTON 21.TUNING CONTROL 3.FUNCTION SWITCH 22.DETACHABLE SPEAKERS 4. CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 23.CASSETTE DOOR 5. CD FORWARD SKIP/SEARCH BUTTON 24.CASSETTE PAUSE BUTTON 6. BAND SWITCH 25.CASSETTE STOP/EJECT BUTTON 7. VOLUME CONTROL 26.CASSETTE FAST FORWARD
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INTRODUCTION Your new COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE RECORDER is a specially designed all solid state set which, with proper care, will give you years of trouble-free service. Please read these operating instructions carefully as they will help you obtain maximum performance from this set. Unpack the set carefully and place it on a level surface, away from sources of excessive heat, such as radiators. POWER SUPPLY- 2 WAY SYSTEM This set is designed to be operated from two differe
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ATTACHING THE SPEAKERS NOTE: The right and left speakers are NOT interchangeable. The right speaker fits only on the right side (as shown in FIG. 1). The left speaker fits only on the left side. 1.Bring the right speaker to the right side of the set. 2.Raise the right speaker box about 4 inches above the set. Align the tracks (rails). FIG.1 3.Fit speaker over the side rails. 4.When speaker fits over the rails, lower the speaker as shown in FIG. 2, and make sure the tabs snap into the speaker box
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BASS BOOST SWITCH This set has a BASS BOOST switch which allows you to hear more bass (low frequency) sounds. You may press it ON or OFF to your taste (Bass means low frequency sounds like a bass drum). STEREO HEADPHONE JACK A STEREO PHONES jack has been provided on the front of the set so that you can listen to the set without disturbing others. To use this jack, plug in low impedance stereo headphones (not included) and adjust the VOLUME CONTROL to your taste. Special internal switches will tu
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CD OPERATION HANDLING A DISC Although built to withstand a certain amount of the effects from dust, soil and scratches, discs should be treated with the care normally according to conventional analog discs (records). Always protect a disc against scratches, soil and dust etc. We recommend that during non-use periods, the discs should be stored in their original cases. Since any dirt, scratches or warping of the disc can cause skipping or intermittent sound or noise, bear in mind the following po
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CD OPERATION REMOVING A DISC 1. Make sure the CD is not playing before removing the disc. If it is, press the CD STOP button. 2. Press the CD door OPEN/CLOSE area to open the CD door. 3. Gently remove the disc. 4. Close the CD door by gently pushing the door down. 5. Replace the disc in its original case. NOTE:Never press the CD door down during play, this may cause malfunction or damage to the disc. Always stop the CD player by pressing the CD STOP button before you take the disc out of the com
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CD OPERATION RANDOM PLAY 1. Press RANDOM button either in stop mode or normal play mode, the set will play all of the songs in random order. The DISPLAY will show some moving symbols like ... ... every 5 seconds. 2. Press the FORWARD SKIP/SEARCH button to skip to the next random song. 3. To resume normal play, press RANDOM button again. PROGRAMMED MEMORY PLAY Up to 16 tracks can be programmed for disc play in the order you like. Programming can only be done during STOP mode.
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CASSETTE OPERATION NOTE: All of the tape buttons (except the CASSETTE PAUSE button and CASSETTE STOP/ EJECT button) operate in the same fashion. To activate a feature, you press the button all the way down so that it stays in its depressed position when you release it. To deactivate the feature, press CASSETTE STOP/EJECT button. FAST FORWARD AND REWIND For fast forward or rewinding of the tape, press the CASSETTE FAST FORWARD button or CASSETTE REWIND button. PAUSE The CASSETTE PAUSE button is u
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IMPORTANT NOTES CONCERNING CASSETTE TAPES 1. After a period of time, especially when inexpensive brands of tapes are used, the sound during playback may become muffled or, in extreme cases, almost inaudible. This is most frequently NOT A FAULT OF THE SET ITSELF but merely a deposit of oxide and other dirt on the tape heads. The easiest way to solve this problem is by using a head-cleaning cassette. Follow the instructions provided with the cleaner carefully. The tape head is a delicate precisi
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TO PLAY A CASSETTE TAPE FULL EMPTY REEL REEL 1. Open the CASSETTE DOOR by pressing the CASSETTE STOP/EJECT button (in some cases, you may have to press the CASSETTE STOP/EJECT button twice since this button has combined functions). 2. Insert the cassette tape, with the exposed tape facing downwards, into the tracks in the CASSETTE DOOR with the full reel on the left side, make sure the tape inside is not slack or loosely wound. If it is, insert a pencil into the reel and turn until the tape is w
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AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL (ALC) This set has the latest Automatic Level Control circuitry, therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the VOLUME CONTROL when recording. This circuit automatically records at the correct level and prevents over loading. NOTE: While recording, you may adjust the VOLUME CONTROL or BASS BOOST switch as you desire without affecting the recording operation. TO RECORD FROM THE BUILT-IN AM/FM RADIO 1. Follow the instructions TO PLAY THE RADIO (see page 6). 2. Make sure the F
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TO RECORD FROM COMPACT DISC 1. Load the cassette tape into the Cassette Compartment (full reel on the left side). 2. Load the CD and close the CD door. 3. Set the FUNCTION switch to the CD position and press the POWER switch to ON (depressed position), the POWER/BATT. lamp will light. 4. Press the CASSETTE PAUSE button. 5. Press the CASSETTE RECORD and PLAY buttons for record standby. NOTE: When pressing the CASSETTE RECORD button, the CASSETTE PLAY button will automatically go down (If the
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RECORD LEVER INTERLOCK PROTECTING CASSETTE TAPE AGAINST ERASURE All cassette tapes are provided with tabs which, when in place, allow tape erasure to be performed. If the tabs are removed then the tape CANNOT be erased or recorded on and the CASSETTE RECORD button cannot be pressed. To protect the A (or 1) side for cassette tape, break off the A side tab with a screwdriver. Break the small tab to prevent erasing or recording SCREWDRIVER Follow same procedure for B (or 2) side. NOTE: Music tapes
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CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS We suggest using a special cleaning tape cassette (not included) (available in most music and Hi-Fi stores). But if you do not have one, you may follow the instructions below. COTTON SWAB CAPSTAN ERASE HEAD RECORD/PLAYBACK HEAD PINCH ROLLER When the heads, capstan and pinch roller become dirty, this may result in muffled, distorted or reduced sound during playback and may even result in tape jams. Remove the cassette tape and clean with a cotton swab moistened with commer
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST & HELPFUL HINTS SHOULD YOUR SET HAVE A PROBLEM, CHECK THE FOLLOWING: PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Does the AC outlet being used actually have AC power? Is the power cord Set does not work on AC plugged into the back of the set? Is POWER/BATT. lamp ON? Are the batteries fresh and properly installed? Is power cord connected? Set does not work on batteries Remove power cord from both AC Socket and outlet. Is the POWER/BATT. lamp ON? The batteries are weak or not installed
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CD TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY Is AC power cord plugged into outlet? Does outlet have power? Check outlet with a lamp or other appliance. Make sure the FUNCTION switch is in CD position. CD does not rotate If using the set on batteries - make sure you unplug the AC cord from the back of the set and outlet. - Also check if batteries are fresh. (The AC SOCKET in the back of the set has a switch which shuts off battery power if cord is plugged into the back of the set).
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SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL DESCRIPTION Power source: AC 120V, 60Hz, 15 Watts DC 12V (8 size D batteries) (we recommend alkaline batteries for longer life) Speakers: 4" 4 ohm Output Power: 3 Watts / channel Dimensions: MAIN SET SPEAKER 1 3 Width : 8 / 6 / 4 8 7 1 Depth : 6 / 7 / 8 4 9 9 Height : Weight : 5.8 lbs (without batteries) 2.27 lbs TAPE RECORDER SECTION Tape: Standard norm
