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Please read before operating this equipment!

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard
INFORMATION (For the Customers in U.S.A)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part lS of the FCC Rules. These limits ore
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instrudions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Conned the equipment into an outlet that is on a circuit different from the
one the receiver is conneded.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/1V technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This product contains a
low power laser device.

On safely
As Ihe laser beam used in Ihis compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do
not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
Do not put any foreign objects in the safety slot inside the disc compartment.
If you do so, the loser beam may come out when the lid is opened.
Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 6V (external power input) jack.
Should any solid objects or liquid fall into Ihe unit, disconnect Ihe power
supply and have Ihe unil checked by qualified personnel before operating it
any further.
On operation
Since the CD system offers a wide dynamic range, the peaks of the high level
inputs are recorded with high fidelity, and the noise level is very low. Do not
turn up the volume while listening to a part of the disc with no
audio signals or very low level inputs. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when the peak level of the sound is played. The lens on the disc
table should be kept clean. Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do, the
lens may be damaged and the unit will not operate properly. f
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On installation
Never install the unit where it would be subjected to:
-heat sources such as radiators or airduds
-direct sunlight
-excessive dust
-moisture or rain
-mechanical vibration or shock
-unleveled surface
.Do not place ony heavy object on top of the unit.
.When the unit is used with an AC power adaptor, do not wrap the unit in
a cloth, blanket, etc. If you do, the temperature inside and outside the unit
may rise considerably, resulting in malfunctioning of the unit or serious
accidents.
.If the unit is brought directly from o cold to o warm location, or is placed
in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit.
Should this occur, the unit will not operote. In this case, remove the disc
and leave the unit in a warm place for several hours until the
moisture evaporates.
.For the unit to operate at its best, it should not be subjeded to tempera-
tures below 5°C (41°F) or above 35°C (95°F).
Notes on headphones/eorphone
Do not use headphones/earphone while driving, cycling, or operating ony
motorized vehicle, it moy create a troffic hazord and is illegal in some areas.
It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets at high volume
while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme
caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Avoid using headphones/earphone at high volume. Hearing experts advise
against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in
your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside
sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult
your nearest dealer.
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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 instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3 .Heed Warnings -All warnings an the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instrudions .All operating and use instrudions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture -The appliance should not be used near water
-for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6 .Ventilation -The appliance should be situated sa that its locotion or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the
opplionce should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surfoce
that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installa-
tion, such as a book case 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, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Power Sources -The appliance should be conneded to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instrudions or as
marked on the appliance.
9. Grounding or Polarization -Precautions should be taken so that
the grounding or polarization means of an appliance are not defeated.

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10. Power-Cord Protedion -Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be wolked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
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11 .Cleaning -The appliance should be deaned only as recommended by
Ihe manufadurer.
12.Nonuse Periods -The power cord of Ihe appliance should be
unplugged from Ihe oullel when left unused for a long period of lime.
13 .Object and Liquid Entry .Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall, and liquids are not spilled, into the enclosure through
openings.
14.Damage Requiring Service -The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug hos been damaged; or
B. Objects hove fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appeor to ope rote normally or exhibits a
marked change in performonce; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
15.Servicing -The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Opening the CD tray
to insert or remove a CD
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PLAY/PAUSE ~II
Press ~lllo pause.
To release pause, press ~II.
STOPPOWER OFF/STOP .
Disc playing stops
POWER
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Track search and fast forward/fast
reverse
Press 1-+4 lightly/repeatedly:
To locate the beginning of the current selection or
previous selections-AMS.
Keep1-+4 depressed:
To go back at high speed (search)
~I Press ~~ lightly/repeatedly:
To locate the beginning of next selection/selections.
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Keep ~ depressed :
To go ahead at high speed (search)
°AMS- auto music sensor
PlAY
MODE PlAY MODE
Button for seleding the various play mode
REPEAT/
ENTER
REPEAT/ENTER
Repeat button/Enter button
.for programs entering
.for repeat function
Mains socket
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line out jack
For conneding an external amplifier (stereo unit, adive
loudspeakers etc.).

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PHONES
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Phones jack
For connecting the headphones/earphone.
Wl~ Volume
Adjust the VOLUME.
BASS BOOST
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Bass
OFF: normal sound
ON: bass sounds are amplified
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Lock switch
Slide the LOCK switch to the "LOCK" direction to
prevent accidentol selection of an unwanted function
during playback or stop mode.
In the LOCK position, no function button on the unit
can operate. Moving the switch to the UNLOCK
position, the unit returns back to the normal
operations.
ANTI-
SHOCK ANTI-SHOCK
Press ANTI-SHOCK button to prevent sound
s:kipping.
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Charge switch
(on the underside of the opplionce)
Using with batteries
Insert two size M batteries(LR6 or SUM.3 alkaline or rechargeable)
according to the .ffi. and .8. indications in the battery compartment.
Notes on batteries
.Fully charge the RECHARGEABLE BATTERIESbefore using it for the first
time.
.Insert batteries with correct polority.
.Do not use old batteries together with new ones or different types of
batteries together.
.If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the contaminated
parts in the battery comportment with a cloth and replace the old
batteries with new ones.
.When the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the
batteries.

~Note$ on CJ
.During ploybock (batterie$ are in u$e), CJ i$ off .
.When the battery voltage level i$ low, CJ will light for approx. 10 -15
minute$, playbock still continue$ in thi$ period.
.Playback will automatically come to a $top when the batterie$ have no
more power. Do not repeat pre$$ing ~II a$ the unit moy operate incor-
rectly. Replace 011the batterie$ with new one$.
.CJ will not be on if an AC adaptor i$ U$ed.
Using on house current
If the unit you purchased does not include an AC power adaptor, please use
a 6V 450rnA AC power adaptor. Otherwise use only the supplied AC power
adaptor.
Be sure to disconnect the AC power adaptor when the unit is not in use.
Charging rechargeable batteries
1. Insen twa size M RECHARGEABLE BAmRIES according to the .ffi. and
.8. indications in the battery companrnent.
2. The unit has to be in the stop mode.
3. Connect the AC power adaptor to AC outlet.
4. Set the switch (on the underside of the appliance) to CHARGE.
5. The batteries will be fully charged in approximately 12-15 hours-
.Do not charge continuously for 24 hours or more. Doing so can cause the
performance of the rechargeable batteries to deteriorate-
.More time may be required for charging in cold temperatures.
.Replace the rechargeable batteries if the operating time decreases dras-
tically even when they are properly charged.
WARNING
DO NOT CHARGE NORMAL BATTERIESAS IT MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION.
CHARGE ONLY RECHARGEABLE NI-CAD BATTERIES.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE CHARGE SWITCH IS IN THE .OFF. POSITION
WHEN USING WITH NORMAL BATTERIES.
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1. Open the CD tray with the OPEN button.
2. Insert the CD with the printed side facing upwards ond push the disc
gently until it clicks so thot the disc fits into the pivot.
3. Press the CD door to close.
Note: To play an 8 cm (3-inch) disc, you can play it without an adaptor.
On display window
When you press ...II, the display window shows:-
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Total number of First track playing
tracks begins
During play
The track number of the current seledion appears.
When "POWER OFF" is pressed during play.total number of tracks on the
disc will be displayed and the unit is still on. If "POWER OFF" is pressed
again the unit will be returned to full stop mode. If "PlAY" is pressed the
unit returns to play mode. The unit will be returned to full stop mode
automatically after approximotely 30 seconds if no button is pressed.
When no disc is inseffed onto the ployer and when" ~II " is pressed, the
display window ShoWS"Er."
The unit cannot be operated when err-or message is displayed. After
approx.30 seconds the unit will return 10 full Stop mode, or reset the player
by pressing "STOP" once and then inseff 0 disc 10 staff playing.
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