Denver TCD-56 User manual

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Location of controls
(1) FUNCTION SWITCH
(TAPE/RADIO/CD)
(2) BAND SWITCH
(3) FM ANTENNA
(4) CD DOOR
(5) VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
(6) BASS BOOST BUTTON
(7) CD SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD
BUTTON
(8) CD SKIP/SEARCH BACKWARD
BUTTON
(9) CD PROGRAM BUTTON
(10) CD REPEAT BUTTON
(11) CD STOP BUTTON
(12) CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
(13) CD LED DISPLAY
(14) CD PLAY/PAUSE LED
INDICATOR
(15) CD REPEAT LED INDICATOR
(16) CD PROGRAM LED INDICATOR
(17) DIAL POINTER
(18) FM STEREO LED INDICATOR
(19) CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
(20) CASSETTE RECORD BUTTON
(21) CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON
(22) CASSETTE REWIND BUTTON
(23) CASSETTE FAST FORWARD
BUTTON
(24) CASSETTE STOP/EJECT
BUTTON
(25) CASSETTE PAUSE BUTTON
(26) SPEAKER LEFT
(27) SPEAKER RIGHT
(28) STEREO HEADPHONE JACK
(29) TUNING KNOB
(30) AC SOCKET
(31) BATTERY DOOR

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AC OPERATION
Before operation please be sure that the VOLTAGE on the set corresponds to
the VOLTAGE of your local area. Unravel the AC Line Cord, insert one end
into the AC jack on the set, and the other end into a standard AC outlet.
BATTERY OPERATION
Disconnect the AC Cord Set completely. Open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT
DOOR and insert UM-2/ “C” size x 8 batteries (not supplied) making sure that
the indicated battery polarity is observed.
RADIO OPERATION
Slide the FUNCTION switch to the “RADIO” position. Slide the BAND switch to
the desired waveband. Turn the TUNING KNOB to your desired radio station.
Adjust the sound level by rotating the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB. To turn off
the radio, simply slide the FUNCTION SWITCH to “TAPE” position.
FM STEREO INDICATOR
When tuned to a FM stereo broadcast the “FM ST.” LED indicator will light up.
In weak signal areas the FM Stereo signal may not be strong enough and can
cause excessive background noise. In this case, switch to the “FM” position.
ANTENNAS
For best reception, fully extend the FM Antenna to receive FM stations. For
AM reception, the unit has a built-in antenna, turn the whole unit for best
reception.
BASS BOOST
For increased bass at all volume levels, push the BASS BOOST BUTTON to
“ON” to boost the low frequency tone for an emphasized bass sound. To
release the super bass, simply push this button once again.
CASSETTE OPERATION
TAPE PLAYBACK
Depress the STOP/EJECT BUTTON to open the cassette door. Insert a
cassette tape into the CASSETTE COMPARTMENT and push the cassette door
to close. Slide the FUNCTION SWITCH to TAPE position. Depress the PLAY
BUTTON. Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB to your desired listening level.
To stop the tape, depress the STOP/EJECT BUTTON.

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Fast Forward and Rewind
The tape can be fast FORWARDED or REWOUND by depressing the FAST
FORWARD BUTTON or REWIND BUTTON respectively.
Pause Function
During playback or recording, the tape can be stopped temporarily by
depressing the PAUSE BUTTON. To continue playback or recording, press the
PAUSE BUTTON once again.
Auto Stop System
When the tape runs to its end during playback or recording, the cassette
operation will be stopped automatically.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the cassette mechanism or to the cassette tapes, always
depress the STOP/EJECT Button between each operation!
RECORDING FROM THE RADIO
1. Tune to a desired radio program as described in the “RADIO OPERATION”
section.
2. Insert a blank cassette tape into the CASSETTE COMPARTMENT.
3. Press the PAUSE BUTTON.
4. Press the RECORD BUTTON. The PLAY BUTTON is engaged simultaneously
to start recording. With the built-in Automatic Level Control (ALC), the
best recording quality is automatically adjusted. Changing the volume level
will not affect the recording.
5. To stop recording temporarily, press the PAUSE BUTTON. To continue the
recording, press the PAUSE BUTTON once again.
6. Press the STOP/EJECT BUTTON to stop recording.
7. When the tape runs to its end, the cassette operation will be stopped
automatically.
CD OPERATION (CD-R/RW PLAYBACK COMPATIBLE)
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
GETTING STARTED
NOTE: Should skipping of tracks occur during CD playing, try turning the
volume down.
When CD is playing. Do not open the CD Door.
1. Open the CD DOOR by pull up the CD DOOR. Put a CD into the CD
COMPARTMENT and close the CD DOOR. Set the FUNCTION SWITCH to
“CD” position.

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2. When the CD DOOR is closed with a CD inside, the total number of tracks
of the disc will be shown on the CD LED DISPLAY and will go to “STOP”
mode.
3. If the CD DOOR is not closed or there is no disc inside, the DISPLAY will
show “ ” and go to “STOP” mode.
PLAY/PAUSE MODE
1. When the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON is pressed during “STOP” mode, the first
track will be played. The PLAY/PAUSE LED INDICATOR will be lighted. The
CD LED DISPLAY will show the specific number of tracks played.
2. For interruption while the CD is playing, press the CD PLAY/PAUSE
BUTTON once. The PLAY/PAUSE LED INDICATOR will flash continuously.
3. Though the sound stops, the disc will continue to spin. To re-start playing,
press the CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON once again. The music will start from
the exact position where it was interrupted.
4. To stop the CD, press the CD STOP BUTTON once whether the CD is in
Play or Pause mode.
REPEAT MODE
1. REPEAT 1:
When the REPEAT BUTTON is pressed once, the REPEAT LED INDICATOR
will light and flash continuously. This single track of music will be repeated.
2. REPEAT ALL:
When the REPEAT BUTTON is pressed twice, the REPEAT LED INDICATOR
will stay lit. The whole disc can be played continuously.
3. TO CANCEL THE REPEAT FUNCTION
Press the REPEAT BUTTON until the lighted REPEAT LED INDICATOR is
turned off .
SKIP AND SEARCH MODE
1. During play or pause mode, when CD SKIP FORWARD “>>” or CD SKIP
BACKWARD “<<” Button is pressed once, it will go to the next track or go
back to the beginning of the track.
2. During play mode, when CD SKIP FORWARD “>>” or CD SKIP BACKWARD
“<<” BUTTON is pressed and held, it will search the track with audible
high speed forward or backward playback.
Program Mode
1. During the CD STOP mode, press the PROGRAM BUTTON once. The
PROGRAM LED INDICATOR will light up and blink continuously while the
LED DISPLAY will show the number of Program to be memorized starts

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from first program “01” and blink continuously as well. Press the CD SKIP
FORWARD “>>” or CD SKIP BACKWARD “<<” BUTTON to your desired
musical track, the CD LED DISPLAY will show the appropriate track
number. Press the PROGRAM BUTTON to store the desired track in
memory.
2. Repeat above procedure until all desired tracks have been programmed. A
total of 20 tracks can be stored in memory. After complete programming,
LED DISPLAY will show “01” again and flash continuously.
3. To start the PROGRAMMED playback, press the CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
once.
4. To check the program you have stored after complete programming, press
PROGRAM BUTTON once.
Note : While PROGRAM LED INDICATOR is lighted up and flashing,
never press the CD STOP BUTTON, otherwise all programmed
memory will be cancelled automatically.
5. To cancel the PROGRAMMED play mode, simply open the CD DOOR or
press the CD STOP BUTTON once.
STEREO HEADPHONE JACK
For private listening, insert the plug of a STEREO Headphone into the
STEREO HEADPHONE JACK and adjust the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
accordingly. During the use of a headphone, the Speakers are automatically
disconnected.
RECORDING FROM CD PLAYER
1. Slide the FUNCTION SWITCH to “CD” position.
2. Put a CD into the CD compartment with the label side upward.
3. Insert a cassette into the CASSETTE COMPARTMENT and press PAUSE
BUTTON of the cassette deck.
4. Press RECORD BUTTON and PLAY BUTTON simultaneously for recording
stand-by. With the built-in ALC, the best recording quality is adjusted
automatically.
5. Activate the CD player, playing in a desired TRACK as described in the
COMPACT DISC PLAYER OPERATION section. Release the PAUSE BUTTON
of the cassette deck to start recording.
6. To stop recording temporarily, press the PAUSE BUTTON. To continue
recording, press the PAUSE BUTTON again.
7. Press STOP/EJECT BUTTON of the cassette deck to stop recording. Then
stop CD playback by pressing the CD STOP BUTTON of the CD player.

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS
Clear the heads frequently to remove dust and tape residue. Dirt on the
heads will impair the sound quality of both recording and playback.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER, PILOT LAMPS SOLDERED IN
PLACE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.