GPX HC208B User manual
USER’S GUIDE
V:2242-0607-10
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HC208B
Home Music System with CD Player
Lithium batteries, like all rechargeable
batteries are recyclable and should be recycled or dis-
posed of in normal household waste. Contact your local
government for disposal or recycling practices in your
area. They should never be incinerated since they might
explode.
: Shock hazard - Do Not Open.
• AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE - NE PAS
OUVRIR
Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should
remain readily operable during intended use. In order
to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely,
the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains
socket outlet completely.
La prise du secteur est utilisé pour déconnecter le
système.
La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être
facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être
complètement déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la
prise doit être débranchée du secteur.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or recharge-
able (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.
No mezcle baterías viejas y nuevas.
No mezcle baterías alcalinas, estándar (carbono-zinc) o
recargables (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.).
: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Pour réduire le risque d’incendie
ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil sous la
pluie et l’humidité.
Use of any controls or adjustments or per-
formance of procedures other than those herein specied
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Changes or modications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Do not place the unit on top of any soft, po-
rous, or sensitive surfaces to avoid damaging the surface.
Use a protective barrier between the unit and surface to
protect the surface.
Use of this unit near uorescent lighting
may cause interference regarding use of the remote. If
the unit is displaying erratic behavior move away from
any uorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• PRÉCAUTION: Danger d’explosion si les piles sont
remplacées de façon incorrect. Remplacer les piles seule-
ment par le même type de pile ou l’équivalent.
There is a danger of explosion if you at-
tempt to charge standard Alkaline batteries in the unit.
Only use rechargeable NiMH batteries.
The remote control’s button cell battery
contains mercury. Do not put in the trash, instead recycle
or dispose of as hazardous waste
Warnings and Precautions
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
ATTENTION
RISQUE D' ÉLECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read
Compact Discs. This laser Compact Disc Player is
equipped with safety switches to avoid exposure
when the CD door is open and the safety interlocks
are defeated. Invisible laser radiation is present
when the CD Player’s lid is open and the system’s
interlock has failed or been defeated. It is very
important that you avoid direct exposure to the
laser beam at all times. Please do not attempt to
defeat or bypass the safety switches.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Ser-
vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion 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 instructions,
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.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on apparatus.
L’appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux écoulements ou aux écla-
boussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide, tel qu’un vase,
ne doit être placé sur l’objet.
• Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain
readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the
apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be
disconnected form the mains socket outlet completely.
La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facile-
ment accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être complètement
déconnecté de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être débran-
chée du secteur.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
re or the like.
Les piles ne doivent pas être exposées à de forte chaleur, tel qu’à
la lumière du soleil, au feu ou autres choses de semblable.
• Caution marking is located at the rear or back of the apparatus.
Attention marquage est situé à l’arrière ou à l’arrière de
l’appareil
• The marking information is located at the rear or back of ap-
paratus.
Les informations de marquage est situé à l’arrière ou à l’arrière
de l’appareil.
1. Read these Instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding - type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
When the provided plug does not t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
12.
Important Safety Instructions
This symbol indicates that this product
incorporates double insulation between
hazardous mains voltage and user
accessible parts.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, brack-
et, or table specied by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
4
Features
• Vertical-Load Disc Player
• Plays CD/CD-R/CD-RW Audio
Tracks
• AM/FM Radio with Digital Readout
• Digital Volume Control
• Blue Backlit LCD Display
• Digital Clock
• Full-Range Stereo Speakers
• Stereo Line-In Jack for other Audio
Player, 3.5mm type
• Remote Control
• AC-Power: Built-in AC Line Cord
• Removable Stands / Wall-Mountable
In the Box
NDBA
HR/MIN/DN HR/MIN/UP
LK ETC S
REPEAT RNO MAD
MUTE
AUX
RA IODCD
SLEEP
PROG
TRIN O
DISP
LVO
• HC208B
• Remote Control
• Documentation
Changing the Remote Battery
LITHIUM BATTERY
CR 2025
3V
CR2025
PUSH
OPEN
LITHIUM BATTERY
CR 2025
3V
CR2025
PUSH
OPEN
1. Push the Release Button and pull out the Battery Compartment to access the battery.
2. Replace the old battery with an equivalent new battery (CR2025).
3. The positive side of the battery, as indicated by a plus symbol, must be facing up when inserted into the
remote.
: Danger of explosion if the remote control’s batteries are incorrectly installed. Replace only
with the same or equivalent battery.
Powering the Unit
5
The unit is powered by connecting the attached AC Cord
to a standard AC Outlet (120V~60Hz)
(120V~60Hz)
Mounting the Unit to a Wall
1. Remove the table stand from the unit
by pulling the tabs, located on the
bottom of the unit and speakers, away
from and towards the back of the unit.
2. After the stands are removed from the
speakers and the main unit, designate
a location for the unit to hang.
3. The speakers can be held by a single
nail or screw and the main unit is held
by two nails or screws.
Be sure to drill or nail into the studs
of the wall to ensure a rm and sturdy
hold. Most houses have the wall
studs spaced on sixteen inch centers.
To ensure a reliable and sturdy instal-
lation, please consult a professional
installer before mounting the unit to a
wall.
16 inches
WALL
STUD
STUD
Connecting the Speakers
6
1. The plug attached to the Right Speaker is red, and the plug for the Left Speaker is
white.
2. These plug colors correspond with the on the bottom of the unit.
3. Plug the red plug, from the Right Speaker, into the red , and plug
the white plug, from the Left Speaker, into the white
4. Audio played from the unit will now be heard through the connected speakers.
Setting the Clock
7
1. Power the unit off by pressing the
2. Press and hold the .
The hour will begin to blink, indicat-
ing that it can be edited.
3. Press the to
adjust the hour.
4. Press the
The minute will begin to blink, indi-
cating that it can be edited.
5. Press the to
adjust the minute.
6. Press the
VOLUME
TUNING
PROG
MODE
PLAY/CLK SETSTOP/BANDFUNCTION
SLEEP DISPLAY
SKIP/SEARCH
DNDN UP
STANDBY
PM
HR/MIN
Using the Sleep Timer
1. With the unit powered on, press the
consecutively to set the
sleep timer from 10 to 90 minutes (in
ten minute increments) or to turn the
sleep timer off.
2. When the sleep timer is set, the sleep
indicator in the LCD display will be
present.
3. After the sleep time has expired, the
unit will power off.
VOLUME
TUNING
PROG
MODE
PLAY/CLK SETSTOP/BANDFUNCTION
SLEEP DISPLAY
SKIP/SEARCH
DNDN UP
STANDBY
SLEEP
HR/MIN
VOLUME
TUNING
PROG
MODE
PLAY/CLK SETSTOP/BANDFUNCTION
SLEEP DISPLAY
SKIP/SEARCH
DNDN UP
STANDBY
SLEEP
PM
HR/MIN
Tuning the AM/FM Radio
8
1. Power the unit on by pressing the
2. Press the to switch
the unit to AM/FM Radio Mode.
An “AM” or “FM” will appear in
the LCD display to indicate AM/FM
Radio Mode.
3. Press the to
switch between AM or FM radio.
4. Turn the to adjust the
frequency for the AM and FM radio.
VOLUME
TUNING
PROG
MODE
PLAY/CLK SETSTOP/BANDFUNCTION
SLEEP DISPLAY
SKIP/SEARCH
DNDN UP
STANDBY
FM
MHz
HR/MIN
VOLUME
TUNING
PROG
MODE
PLAY/CLK SETSTOP/BANDFUNCTION
SLEEP DISPLAY
SKIP/SEARCH
DNDN UP
STANDBY
AM
kHz
HR/MIN
1. Power the unit on by pressing the
2. Open the CD Door using the semi-cir-
cular notch on the top of the unit, and
insert a CD or CD-R/RW. Close the
CD Door.
3. Press the to switch
to CD Mode.
Initially, CD Mode will be indicated
by ashing dashes in the LCD display.
When the CD loads, these dashes will
be replaced by track numbers.
4. Press the to play the
loaded CD.
5. Press the to
skip through tracks. Press and hold
the to search
through individual tracks on the CD.
Playing a CD
VOLUME
TUNING
PROG
MODE
FUNCTION
SLEEP DISPLAY
SKIP/SEARCH
POWER
PROG R AND INTRO REP S LEEP
PM
AUX
MUTE
VOL
AM
FM
MHz
kHz
HR/MIN
/BAND /CLK SET
9
Programming a CD
1. Power the unit on by pressing the
2. Load a CD, and switch to CD Mode. (See Playing a CD on page 9)
3. Press the
Two numbers will appear on the LCD display. The number on the left represents
the program track number and the number on the right represents the CD track
number. The CD track will blink, indicating that it can be edited.
4. Press the to adjust the CD track.
5. Press the to set the selected CD track to the program track
number.
Up to 20 CD tracks can be programmed.
VOLUME
TUNING
PROG
MODE
PLAY/CLK SETSTOP/BANDFUNCTION
SLEEP DISPLAY
SKIP/SEARCH
DNDN UP
STANDBY
PROG
HR/MIN
VOLUME
TUNING
PROG
MODE
FUNCTION
SLEEP DISPLAY
SKIP/SEARCH
POWER
PROG R AND INTRO REP S LEEP
PM
AUX
MUTE
VOL
AM
FM
MHz
kHz
HR/MIN
/BAND /CLK SET
10
Using the Line Input
11
When connecting two products using an RCA Cable, match the colored ports with
the same colored connection. (Red to Red, White to White, and Yellow to Yellow)
1. Plug one end of a 3.5 mm Cable (not included) or a 3.5 mm - RCA Cable (not
included) into the on the unit.
2. Plug the other end of the 3.5 mm Cable into the audio output/headphone output on
an Mp3 Player or Other Audio Source.
3. Press the to turn the unit on.
4. Press the to switch the unit to Aux Mode.
The word “Aux” will appear in the LCD Display to indicate that the unit is in Aux
Mode.
5. Audio played from the Mp3 Player or Other Audio Source will now be heard on
the unit.
If connecting to the headphone output of an audio source, the source’s volume
controls may need to be adjusted for optimal sound.
The unit must be connected to speakers via the Speaker Output in order to output
audio.
MP3 Player
or
Other Audio Source
Controls
12
VOLUME
TUNING
PROG
MODE
FUNCTION
SLEEP DISPLAY
SKIP/SEARCH
POWER
PROG RAND INTRO REP SLE EP
PM
AUX
MUTE
VOL
AM
FM
MHz
kHz
HR/MIN
/BAND /CLK SET
1
5
6
7
8
9
12
13
11
4
3
2
10
14
Denitions
13
Use the Line Input to connect the unit to an MP3 Player or other audio source.
Press the Skip/Search/HR/MIN/DN/UP Buttons to skip or search through CD tracks or to
adjust the hour and minute when setting the clock.
Press the Display Button to switch between the current function and clock on the LCD display.
Press the Sleep Button consecutively to set the sleep timer from 10 to 90 minutes (in ten min-
ute increments) or to turn the sleep timer off.
Press the Power Button to turn the unit off or on.
In stop mode, press the Program Button to program up to 20 CD tracks to play in a particular
order. In play mode, press the Mode Button to set the CD to repeat a single track or entire
album, or to set the CD to play in random or intro mode.
Press the Function Button to switch between Radio, Aux, and CD Mode.
Press the Stop/Band Button to stop a CD during play or to switch between AM and FM in
Radio Mode.
Press the Play Button to play a CD. Press and hold the CLK Set Button, when the unit is off,
to set the clock.
Manually open and close the CD Door to load CDs or CD-R/RW
The LCD Display displays unit/function information and the time.
Use the Tuning Dial to adjust the AM and FM radio frequency.
Use the Volume Buttons to adjust the volume of audio output from the unit.
The unit’s Table Stand can be removed when hanging the unit on a wall.
Controls
14
15
16
18
19
21
23
24
25
26
28
22
17
20
27
29
Denitions
15
Press the Power Button to turn the unit off and on.
Press the Display Button to switch between the current function and the time on the LCD
display.
Press the Play/Pause Button to play and pause a CD. Press and hold the CLK Set Button to
adjust the clock.
Press the Aux Button to enter Aux Mode.
Press the Skip/Search/HR/MIN/DN/UP Buttons to skip or search through CD tracks or to
adjust the hour and minute when setting the clock.
Press the Program Button to program up to 20 CD tracks to play in a particular order.
Use the Volume Buttons to adjust the volume of audio output from the unit.
Press the CD Button to switch to CD Mode.
Press the Mute Button to decrease the audio output volume entirely.
Press the Radio Button to switch the unit to Radio Mode.
Press the Stop/Band Button to stop a CD during play or to switch between AM and FM in
Radio Mode.
Press the Random Button to play tracks from a CD in a random order.
Press the Repeat Button to repeat and individual song or to repeat an entire album.
The Repeat Indicator on the LCD Display will blink when repeating an individual song and
be steady when repeating an entire album.
Use the Intro Button to sample the rst 10 seconds of each song played from a CD.
Press the consecutively to set the sleep timer from 10 to 90 minutes (in ten
minute increments) or to turn the sleep timer off.
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