Akura APTUC868PR User manual

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APTUC868PR

WARNING
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TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING : SHOCK HAZARD-DO NOT OPEN
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
LIGHTNING 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 constitude a risk of electric
shock to persons.
EXCLAMATION POINT - within an equilateral triangle,
is used to indicate that a specific component shall be
replaced only by the component specified in that
documentation for safety reason.
The following label has been affixed to the unit, listing the proper procedure for working with the laser beam:
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LABEL -
This label is attached to the place as illustrated to inform that the
apparatus contains a laser component.
WARNING LABEL INFORMING OF RADIATION -
This label is placed inside the unit. As shown in the illustration. To
warn against further measures on the unit. The equipment contains
a laser radiating laser rays according to the limit of laser product of
class 1.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
LUOKEN 1 LAISERLAITE
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.
3. HEEDWARNINGS - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
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,
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6. VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated sothat its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. Do not place on bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings, in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
7. HEAT - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. POWERSOURCE- The appliance should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
9. GROUNDING - Precautions should be taken to ensure that the grounding means of an appliance is not defeated.
10. POWER CORD PROTECTION- Power supply cords should be routed sothat they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
11. POWERLINES -An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
12. OBJECT and LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into
the enclosure through openings.
13. ESDWARNING - The display does not function properly or no reaction to operation of any the control may due
to the electrostatic discharge. Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a few seconds.
14. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
a. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged.
b. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance enclosure.
c. The appliance has been exposed to rain.
d. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
e. The appliance does not appear to operate normally.
15. 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.
Notes:
a. Dirty or scratched CD may cause a skipping problem. Clean or replace the CD.
b. If an error display or malfunction occurs, disconnect the AC cord and remove all the batteries. Then turn the power
back on.
BEFORE OPERATION
Notes: CONCERNING COMPACT DISCS.
Since dirty, damaged or warped discs may damage the appliance, care should be taken of the followings items:
a. Usable compact discs. Use only compact disc with the mark shown below.
b. CD compact disc only with digital audio signals.

AC POWER
You can power your appliance by plugging the AC power cord at the back of the appliance into a wall
AC power outlet. Check that the rated voltage of your appliance matches your local voltage.
POWER SOURCE
LOCATION OF CONTROL
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1DOT-METRIC DISPLAY
2STANDBY INDICATOR
3CLOCK / DISPLAY
4TIMER
5MONO /STEREO
6BASS
7DIRECTORY /
PRESET STATION (RADIO) DOWN
8STOP / BAND
9STANDBY
10 VOLUME UP / DOWN
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FUNCTION
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PLAY / PAUSE
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DIRECTORY /
PRESET STATION (RADIO) UP
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EQ
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REPEAT
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25 AC POWER CORD
24 BEAT CUT
23 AM ANTENNA
22 SPEAKER JACKS (R/L)
21 FM 75 OHM ANT.
MEMORY / TIME SET
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SKIP UP/DOWN / TUNING UP/DOWN
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REMOTE SENSOR
OPEN / CLOSE CD DOOR
CASSETTE CONTROL BUTTONS
RECORD BUTTON
PLAY (PLAYBACK) BUTTON
REW (REWIND) BUTTON
F.FWD (FAST FORWARD) BUTTON
STOP/EJECT BUTTON
PAUSE BUTTON

BATTERY INSTALLATION
Insert 2 x “AAA” size batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure that the batteries are inserted
correctly to avoid damage tothe remote control. Always remove the batteries when the remote
control will not be used for a long period of time, as this will cause leakage tothe batteries and
subsequently damage to your set.
Notes:
- Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of batteries together.
- If the distance required between the remote control and the appliance decreases, the batteries
are exhausted. In this case replace the batteries with new one.
SENSORWINDOW OF THE RECEIVER
- Even if the remote control is operated within the effective range, its operation may be impossible if
there are any obstacies between the appliance and the remote control.
- If the remote control is operated near other appliances which generate infrared rays, or if other
remote control devices using infrared rays are used near the appliance, it may operate incorrectly.
REMOTE CONTROL
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1POWER
2TIMER / ALARM
3SLEEP
40-9 KEYS
5MEMORY
6FIND , MONO / STEREO
7SKIP UP
8STOP
9SKIP DOWN
10 RANDOM
11 X-BASS
12 BAND
13 VOL-
14 VOL+
15 P-DOWN
16 P-UP
17 PLAY / PAUSE
18 REPEAT
19 EQ
20 INTRO
21 MUTE
22 FUNCTION
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RADIO OPERATION
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AUTOMATIC TUNING
MANUAL TUNING
It is for selecting stations, which cannot be tuned automatically. (manual selection)
To tune a channel manually.
- Skip step 4 in the above procedures.
- In step 3, each time the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button is pressed momentarily (0.5 second or less),
the frequency changes by a fixed step:
FM: 0.05 MHz steps
AM: 9 kHz steps
1. Press the “FUNCTION” button to select “TUNER” mode.
2. Press the “STOP / BAND” button to select AM or FM.
3. Press the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button to start automatic tuning process.
4. When a station is tuned in the tuning process, it will stop automatically and you can listen to your
desired station.
MEMORY PRESET
1. Repeat step 1 to 4 in the AUTOMATIC TUNING procedures.
2. Press the “MEMO / ADJ” button to start the preset process.
3. Display will show the memory sequence number and a flashing “1”.
4. Press the “P - UP” or “P - DOWN” button or the “MEMO / ADJ” button of front panel to determine
the preset station number.
5. Press again the “MEMO / ADJ” button to preset your desired station.
6. Once all the stations were preset, press the “P - UP” or “P-DOWN” button to listen to your
desired station.
MONO / STEREO
Press the “INFO MONO/ST.” button to achieve the best frequency.

TAPE OPERATION
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GENERAL OPERATION
PAUSE Press to stop playing tape operation temporarily.
Press again to resume tape operation.
STOP / EJECT Press to stop tape operations.
Press again to open the cassette door after the tape spools stop turning.
FAST FORWARD & Press to start rapid tape winding either forward or reverse direction.
REWIND
PLAY Press to start playing tape.
RECORD Press it together with “PLAY” button to start recording.
PLAYBACK
1. Press the “STANDBY” button to turn on unit.
2. Press the “FUNCTION” button to select “TAPE”.
3. Press the “STOP / EJECT” button to open the cassette door and insert your tape.
4. Close the cassette door.
5. Press the “PLAY” button to start playing tape.
6. Adjust the “VOLUME” control to the desired level.
7. Press the “PAUSE” button when you want to stop playing tape operation temporarily.
8. Press the “STOP / EJECT” button when finished.
RECORDING
1. Press the “STOP / EJECT” button to open the cassette door and insert a blank tape.
2. Select the source you want to record.
To record from radio - Press the “FUNCTION” button to select “TUNER” and adjust the desired
station.
To record from CD / MP3 - Place a disc on the CD compartment. Press the “FUNCTION” button to
select “READING” and select the desired track.
To record from USB / SD card - Plug or slot in USB / SD card device to the port. (Make sure no
disc on disc tray. ) Press the “FUNCTION” button to select “READING” and select the desired track.
3. Press the “RECORD” button together with the “PLAY” button to start recording.
4. Press the “STOP / EJECT” button when finished.

CD / MP3 OPERATION
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GENERAL OPERATION
PLAY / PAUSE Press to start playing CD / MP3 disc.
Press again to stop playing CD / MP3 operation temporarily.
Press again to resume playback.
SKIP + & Press to go to the next track or back to the previous track.
SKIP - Press and hold while playing until you find the point of the sound.
STOP Press to stop all CD / MP3 operation.
PLAYBACK
3. Press the “FUNCTION” button to select “CD / MP3” mode.
1. Open the CD door and place a CD / MP3 disc with the label up in the CD compartment.
2. Close the CD door.
4. Focus search is performed if disc is inside.
Playback will start automatically from the first track.
5. Adjust the “VOLUME” control to the desired level.
6. Press the “PLAY / PAUSE” button when you want to stop playback temporarily.
7. Press the “STOP / BAND” button when finished.

REPEAT
Press the “REPEAT” button during playing CD / MP3 disc,
each press switches the repeat function as follows:
1 - REPEAT 1
2 - REPEAT ALBUM ( For MP3 only )
3 - REPEAT ALL
4 - NORMAL PLAYBACK
REPEAT 1
REPEAT 1
REPEAT
ALBUM
REPEAT
ALL
REPEAT
ALBUM
REPEAT
ALL
NORMAL
PLAYBACK
CD / MP3 OPERATION
PROGRAM
Be sure to press the “STOP / BAND” button before use.
1. Press the “MEMO / ADJ” button, the display will show “MEMORY” and “P00 000”.
2. Select desired track by using the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button. (You may select a desired album
by pressing the “P - UP” or “P - DOWN” button.)
3. Press the “MEMO / ADJ” button again to confirm desired track into the program memory.
4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to enter additional tracks into the program memory.
5. When all the desired tracks have been programmed, press the “PLAY / PAUSE” button to play the
disc in the order you have programmed.
6. Press the “STOP / BAND” button twice to terminate programmed playback.
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RANDOM
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2. Press the “RANDOM” button again to terminate random mode.
. Press the “RANDOM” button on remote control during playing disc, the appilance will select and
play a track randomly.

ID-3 TAG (FOR MP3 ONLY )
1. Press the “INFO / MONO / ST.” button on remote control.
2. ID3 information will show on display.
3. Press the “INFO / MONO / ST.” button agian toterminate.
OTHER FEATURES
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EQ
Press the “EQ” button on remote control, each press switch the EQ function as follows:
1 - CLASSIC
2 - ROCK
3 - POP
4 - JAZZ
5-FLAT (NORMAL)
Notes:
- The player not responsible for playability of MP3 in any case. Due to recording condition such as PC
performance, writing software, media ability or etc.
-For CD-RW, CD-R, it may not be played according tothe type of this disc.
EXTRA BASS
1. Press the “BASS” button on remote control to enjoy extra bass sound effect.
2. Display will show “BASS - ON”.
3. Press the “BASS” button again to switch off extra bass sound effect.
INTRO
1. Press the “INTRO” button during play disc to play each song for 15 seconds.
2. Press the “INTRO” button again to resume normal playback.
MUTE
1. Press the “MUTE” button to remove the sound during playing disc.
2. Press the “MUTE” button again to resume the sound.

OTHER FEATURES
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CLOCK SETTING
1. Press the “MODE” button to switch unit at clock mode.
2. Press the “MEMO / ADJ” button to entry clock set mode. The display will show “24H” and
flashing.
3. Adjust time format ( 12H / 24H ) by pressing the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button.
4. Press the “MEMO / ADJ” button to confirm time format, display will show “AM” or “PM” if 12H
format is set.
5. Adjust hour by pressing the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button, press the “MEMO / ADJ” button to confirm.
6. Adjust minute by pressing the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button, press the “MEMO / ADJ” button to confirm.
TIMER SETTING
Timer setting must be after completed clock setting.
1. Press the “MODE” button twice on remote control to entry timer set mode.
2. The display will show “TIMER ON”, press the “MEMO / ADJ” button to entry “TIMER ON” setting.
3. Adjust hour by pressing the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button, press the “MEMO / ADJ” button toconfirm.
4. Adjust minute by pressing the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button, press the “MODE” button to confirm.
5. The display will show “TIMER OFF”, press the “MEMO / ADJ” button to entry “TIMER OFF” setting.
6. Adjust hour by pressing the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button, press the “MEMO / ADJ” button toconfirm.
7. Adjust minute by pressing the “SKIP +” or “SKIP -” button, press the “MODE” button to confirm.
8. The display will show “TIMER”, set the source you want to play.
9. Press the “MEMO / ADJ” button to set desired mode ( TUNER / DISC/ TAPE ).
10.Press the “MODE” button to confirm timer setting.
11.Press the “TIMER” button on remote control to activate timer on / off function.
12.Press the “TIMER” button again on remote control toterminate timer setting.
SLEEP
1. Press the “SLEEP” button on remote control, display will show “SLEEP 90”. That means, after 90
minutes, appliance will automatically turn to standby mode.
2. Press the “SLEEP” button again toselect the automatically turn off time, from 90, 80, 70, 60, 50,
40, 30, 20, 10 minutes.
3. Press the “SLEEP” button to “SLEEP 00” to canel sleep function.