Akura APCD-913 User manual

Customer Help Line 01422 203676
APCD-913
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN
This marking is located on the rear of the unit
The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the products 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.
The following lab le has been affixed to the unit, listing the proper procedure
for working with the laser beam.
1. T
CONTAINS A LASER COMPONENT.
HIS LABEL IS ATTACHED TO THE PLACE AS ILLUSTRATED TO INFORM THAT THE APPARATUS
2. THE
ILLUSTRATION. TO WARN AGAINST FURTHER MEASURES ON THE UNIT. THE EQUIPMENT CONTAINS
WARNING LABEL INFORMING OF RADIATION IS PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT. AS SHOWN IN THE
A LASER RADIATING LASER RAYS EXCEEDING THE LIMIT OF LASER PRODUCT OF CLASS 1.
DANGER : INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID
EXPOSURE TO BEAM
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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The crossed out “Wheelie bin” is intended to show that this appliance
must not be placed with ordinary household waste.
When this appliance has reached the end of its useful life. It must be
disposed of in accordance with local by-laws. Consult your local waste
disposal authority. (WEEE Directive)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS B. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled
into the appliance enclosure.
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS-All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before C. The appliance has been exposed to rain.
the appliance is operated. D. The appliance has been dropped, or the
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS-The safety and enclosure damaged.
operating instruction should be retained for future E. The appliance does not appear to operate
reference. normally or exhibits a marked change in
3. HEED WARNINGS-All warnings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
performance.
13. SERVICING-The user should not attempt to
service the appliance beyond that described in the user
operating instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS-All operating
instructions should be followed.
5. WATER AND MOISTURE-The appliance should
not be used near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundrytub, swimming pool
or in a wet basement.
NOTES:
1) It is preferred to retain a CD inside the unit even
when it is not in use .This prevents dust accumulation
on optical lens.
6. VENTILATION-The appliance should be situated
so that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings,
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet that
2) Dirty or scratched CD may cause a skipping
problem. Clean or replace the CD.
3) If an error display or malfunction occurs,
disconnect the AC cord and remove all the
batteries. Then turn the power back on.
may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.
BEFORE OPERATION
NOTES-CONCERNING COMPACT DISCS.
7. HEAT-The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Since dirty, damaged or warped discs may damage the
unit, care should be taken of the followings items:
1. a. Usable compact discs
8. POWER SOURCE-The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on
the appliance.
Use compact discs only with the mark shown on the
disc.
b. CD compact discs only with digital audio
signals.
9. 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.
10.. NON-USE PERIODS-The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when
the appliance is to be left un-used for a long period of
ti
Any batteries should also be removed.
me.
11. OBJECT and LIQUID ENTRY-Care should be
taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.
12. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE-The
appliance should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when :
A. The power-supply cord or plug has been
damaged.

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LED Display
FM Stereo Indicator
Power Indicator
Program Button
Play / Pause Button
Skip Up Button
Play / Pause IndicatorRepeat 1 / ALL Indicator
Repeat Button
Stop Button
Skip Down Button
CD Door
Dial Pointer
FM Antenna
Open / Close
LOCATION OF CONTROLS

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Tuning Knob
Band Selector
Head Phone Jack
Volume Control
Function Selector
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
( Right side )
( Left side )

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AC Jack
Handle
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
POWER SOURCES
Insert 6”C” size batteries
into battery compartment
AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE.NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING:SHOCK HAZARD.DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
110V 220V
AC POWER
You can power your portable system by plugging the detachable AC power cord into the AC inlet on the
back of the unit and into a wall AC power outlet. Check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your
local voltage. Make sure that the AC power cord is fully inserted into the unit.
BATTERY POWER
Insert 6“C” size batteries in the Battery Compartment. Be sure that the batteries are inserted correctly to
avoid damage to the unit. Always remove the batteries when the unit is not be used for a long period of
time, Batteries may leak and cause damage to your set.

OPERATION
1. SET THE FUNCTION SELECTOR TO "RADIO" POSITION.
2. SELECT THE DESIRED RADIO FREQUENCY BAND WITH BAND SELECTOR.
3. TURN THE TUNING CONTROL TO SET THE DIAL POINTER AGAINST THE STATION
FREQUENCY AS DESIRED.
4. ADJUST VOLUME CONTROL FOR THE DESIRED VOLUME LEVEL.
FM & FM-STEREO RECEPTION
FOR BETTER RECEPTION
• SET THE BAND SELECTOR AT "FM" POSITION. PROGRAMS ARE RECEIVED IN MONO
MODE. IN PARTICULAR WHEN STEREO SIGNALS ARE WEAK, IT IS PREFERABLE TO RECEIVE
THE PROGRAM IN MONO.
• SET THE BAND SELECTOR AT "FM ST" POSITION FOR RECEIVING STEREO
A. Extend the rod antenna for better reception.
B. Repositionning the unit to get better AM reception.
PROGRAMS. THE STEREO INDICATOR LIGHTS UP TO SHOW FM STEREO PROGRAM.
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LISTENING TO RADIO

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CD OPERATION
PLAYING COMPACT DISC
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GETTING STARTED
1. SET THE FUNCTION SELECTOR TO "CD" POSITION. OPEN THE
CD COMPARTMENT BY LIFTING UP THE CD DOOR. PUT A CD
INTO THE COMPARTMENT AND CLOSE THE CD DOOR.
2. FOCUS SEARCH IS PERFORMED IF THERE IS A DISC IS INSIDE.
THE TOTAL NUMBER OF TRACKS IS READ.
PLAY/PAUSE MODE
1. IF THE PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON IS PRESSED DURING STOP MODE, THE FIRST
TRACK WILL BE PLAYED AND THE PLAY/PAUSE LED WILL BE TURNED ON.
2. IF THE PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON IS PRESSED DURING PLAY MODE, THE CD WILL
GO TO PAUSE MODE AND THE PLAY/PAUSE LED WILL BE FLASHING.
STOP MODE
1. IF STOP BUTTON IS PRESSED DURING PLAY OR P AUSE MODE. THE CD WILL GO TO STOP MODE
AND DISPLAY TOTAL NUMBER OF TRACK. ALL INDICATOR LED ARE TURNED OFF.
SKIP MODE
(SKIP UP / SKIP DOWN )
1. DURING PLAY OR PAUSE MODE. IF THE SKIP UP BUTTON IS PRESSED IT WILL GO TO THE NEXT
TRACK AND DISPLAY THE TRACK NO. AND THEN CONTINUE THE PLAY OR PAUSE MODE.
2. DURING PLAY OR PAUSE MODE, IF THE BACK BUTTON IS PRESSED IT WILL GO BACK TO THE
BEGINNING OF THE TRACK, THE SAME TRACK NO. IS DISPLAYED AND THE CD CONTINUES
THE PLAY OR PAUSE MODE.
3. AFTER STEP 2, PRESS THE BACK BUTTON AGAIN AND IT WILL GO TO THE PREVIOUS TRACK
AND CONTINUE THE PL AY OR PAUSE MODE.
•REPEAT MODE
PRESS THE REPEAT BUTTON BEFORE OR DURING PLAY, A SINGLE TRACK OR ALL THE TRACKS
CANBE REPEATED.
EACH PRESS OF THE REPEAT MODE SWITCH PERFORMS THE FUNCTION BELOW
(1) REPEAT 1 (2) REPEAT ALL (3) REPEAT OFF
Repeat 1/
Repeat all
Indication
Play /
Pause
Indication

If you are still having difficulty please call the Technical help line. Ring 01422 203676 (Normal
rates apply).
Opening hours Mon-Fir 8 am - 8 pm. Sat 9 am - 4 pm. Sun 11am - 4 pm. “Bank holidays as
Sun”
Fault Guide.
Symptom Fault Action
No power to player. Check the power plug is in
firmly and connected to a
power supply.
If batteries are fitted, ensure
they are new and fitted the
correct way round.
Dead. No Operations
Function switch in incorrect
position.
Switch to CD or Radio
No Radio operations but Led
lit
Function switch set to CD Switch to Radio. Turn up the
volume.
No Radio stations on MW Poor signal area Rotate the case of the radio as
the internal aerial is
directional. The extending rod
aerial is not in use on AM
No Radio stations on FM Poor signal area Extend and rotate the rod
aerial.
Dirty or damaged disc Carefully clean the disc and
place in the player label side
up.
Not playing CD’s
Dirty laser lens Carefully clean the lens with a
“cotton bud”.
CD PROGRAMMING
UP TO 20 TRACKS CAN BE PROGRAMMED FOR PLAY IN ANY ORDER.
TO PROGRAM
1) SET IN CD MODE.
2) PRESS THE PROGRAM BUTTON, THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW 01 AND FLASH, AND THEN IT
CHANGES TO 00.
3) SELECT A DESIRED TRACK BY USING THE SKIP BUTTONS.
4) PRESS THE PROGRAM BUTTON TO ENTER THE TRACK INTO MEMORY.
5) THE LED DISPLAY CHANGES TO 02, AND THEN CHANGES TO 00 AGAIN.
6) REPEAT 3~5, UP TO 20 TRACKS. AFTER STORING 20 TRACKS, THE DISPL AY SHOWS 01 AND
FLASHES AGAIN.
TO COMPLETE PROGRAMMING AND START PLAY
PRESS PLAY BUTTON, THE PROGRAM WILL PLAY AUTOMATICALLY.
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TO CLEAR PROGRAMMING
1) PRESS PROGRAM BUTTON ONCE, THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW 01, AND THEN IT CHANGES TO
00 IN A FEW SECONDS.
2) PRESS AND HOLD THE STOP BUTTON AGAIN TO CLEAR PROGRAM.
Should you experience any problems please see guide below before calling the help line

IMPORTANT
If the mains plug requires replacement, please follow the following instructions.
DO NOT CONNECT THE CENTRE PIN (EARTH).
Connect the Blue wire to the (N) terminal ( this may be
coloured blue).
Connect the Brown wire to the (L) terminal adjacent to
the fuse ( this may be coloured brown).
This appliance must have a 3A fuse fitted.
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ON HANDLING DISCS ON CLEANING DISCS
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Do not attach paper or tape to disc.
Fingerprints and dust on the disc casue picture
and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the
centre outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep
the disc clean.
If you can not wipe off the dust with a soft cloth,
wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft
cloth and finish with a dry cloth.
Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner,
benzine, commercially available cleaners or anti-
static spray for vinyl Lps. It may damage the disc.
Specifications
Power Supply : 230V ~ 50Hz
Power Consumption : 9 Watt
Output Power(RMS) : 2 x 1W
Terminal impedence : Speaker 4ohms
Unit Dimensions : 236(L) x 215(W) x 115.5(H)mm
Net Weight : 1.4kg
Gross Weight : 1.8kg
Tuning Frequency : AM: 540-1600 KHz
FM: 88-108 MHz
DC Operation : 12V (6 X UM-2)