iCES ISCD-33 User manual

RETRO PORTABLE CD/MP3/USB PLAYER
WITH RADIO
ISCD-33
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read the instructions. All uses guidelines must be read before start device.
2. Keep the instructions for future use.
3. Attention, use and security guidelines must be respected.
4. The device must not be used near water or be put in contact with moisture.
5. Make sure has no liquid is spilled on device and device openings.
6. Move device carefully, avoid shocks.
7. Do not block the breakdown of the device outputs.
8. Do not place the device near from a heat source (e.g. radiator). Do not expose it to the Sun.
9. Plug the device as indicate on this information form.
10. This device has a connection with overload protection (security device) decision-making. If the replacement
of decision-making is required, please you send has an experienced or the device manufacturer technician.
11. For cleaning the device, please follow the recommendations of the notice.
12. The sector cord should be unplugged a long period of use.
13. Device shall be repaired by a qualified person when:
a. the taken or the power cord is damaged,
b. objects have fallen into the apparatus or a liquid has been spilled into device,
c. device was exposes to the rain,
d. device does not work correctly without notable exterior change,
e. device fell and the subwoofer is broken.
14. The user shall not try to maintain device beyond that which is described in this information form. The
guarantee would negate.
15. Unpack all parts and remove protective material.
16. Do not connect the unit to the mains before checking the mains voltage and before all other connections
have been made.
17. Do not cover any vents and make sure that there is a space of several centimeters around the unit for
ventilation.
18. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
19. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
20. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
21. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Location of controls
1) Leather handle
2) Memory button
3) Repeat/Ran button
4) Tuner/CD button
5) Volume up/down knob
6) On/standby button
7) Mute button
8) CD/USB exchange button
9) Folder up/down button
10) Skip up /down button
11) Tuning knob
12) Play/pause button
13) Stop button
14) LCD display
15) USB socket
16) 3.5mm headphone jack
17) CD door open/close
18) Dial pointer
19) FM-stereo LED indicator
20) Tuner LED indicator
21) FM-St selector
22) Rod antenna
23) Ac socket
24) Battery compartment
Caution:
Usage of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
This unit should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.
Precautions for use
Installation
•Unpack all parts and remove protective material.
•Do not connect the unit to the mains before checking the main voltage and before all other connections have been
made.
•Do not cover any vents and make sure that there is a space of several centimeters at the back of the unit for
ventilation.
AC connection
1. Connect the one end of the detachable power cord to the ac socket (23) and the other end to the ac outlet.
2. When you first plug the unit into the mains, the unit will go into standby mode.
3. Turn on the unit by On/Standby button (6), the TUNER LED indicator (20) will light up.
DC connection
For DC operation, please insert 6 pcs size C (UM-2) battery at batter compartment (24) as below direction:-
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Listening to radio
Operation
1. Turn on the unit by On/Standby button (6),unit defaulted on Tuner mode and the TUNER LED indicator (20) will light
up.
2. Turn the tuning knob (11)to set the station frequency as desired.
3. adjust volume know (5) to the desired volume level.
Hints for best reception:-
- FM : the receiver has rod antenna (22) hanging at the rear cabinet. this wire should be totally unraveled and
extended for best reception.
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FM & FM-stereo reception
zSet the FM-St selector (21) 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.
zSet the FM-St selector (21) at “ FM ST ” position for receiving stereo programs. The “ FM-ST “ indicator (19) will light
up to show the FM stereo program are receiving.
Playing CD/MP3 disc
zGetting start
1. Press Tuner/CD button (4) to select CD mode.
2. Open the CD compartment by pressing the CD door open/close (17). Put a CD disc into the compartment and close
the CD door.
3. Focus search is performance if disc is inside. Total number of tracks is read.
zPlay / pause mode
1. If Play/Pause button (12) is pressed during stop mode, the first track will be played .
2. If Play/Pause button (12) is pressed during playback, system go to pause mode and the play indicator will start
flashing at the LCD display (14). Press again to resume normal playback.
zStop mode
1. If Stop button (13) is pressed during play or pause mode. Go to stop mode and display total number of track on the
LCD display (4).
zSkip mode (skip up /skip down )
1. During play or pause mode, if skip up button (10) is pressed it will go to next track and display the track no. and
then continuous the play or pause mode.
2. During play or pause mode, if Skip down button (10) is pressed, it will go back to the beginning of the track,
same track no. is display and continuous the play or pause mode.
3. After step 2, press skip down button (10) again, it will go to the previous track and continuous the play or pause
mode.
zFor MP3 disc/file
1. Place the MP3-CD to CD compartment. After focus search is performing, the total number of track will be shown on
the LCD display (14).
2. Press Skip up or Skip down (10) button to select the track number.
3. When the desired track and album is being selected, press the “ Play/Pause ” button (12) to start playback.
Remark
- Press “ Folder up or down “ button (9) on main unit can select the MP3 folder directly.
- The number of folder will display on LCD (14) for 1-2 seconds selected and then it will resume to the number of the
track being playback
zRepeat/Random mode
Press the “ Rep/Ran “ button (3) during playback to select repeat and random function, a single track, single folder (MP3
only) or all the tracks can be played in difference mode as follow:-
For CD
(1) Repeat 1 (2) Repeat all track (3) Random (4) Off mode
Indicator
Play mode on LCD display
Repeat track REPEAT
Repeat all REPEAT
Random RANDOM
Off mode --------------
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For MP3 disc/file
(1) Repeat 1 (2) Repeat 1 folder (3) Repeat all tracks (4) Random (5) Off mode
Indicator
Play mode on LCD display
Repeat single track REPEAT
repeat single folder REPEAT & flashing
Repeat all tracks REPEAT
Random RANDOM
Off mode -----------------
zRepeat play
You can listen the desired tracks or folder repeatedly by this function.
zRandom play
You can listen all the tracks in a random order by this function
CD / MP3 disc programming
Up to 20 tacks can be programmed for disc play in any order. Before use, be sure to press the stop button.
1. Set in CD mode.
2. Press the Memory button (2), “ MEMORY “ & “ P01 ” will appear and flashing on LCD display (14).
3. Select a desired track by using the Skip up /Skip down buttons (10).
4. Press the Memory button (3) to enter the track into the memory.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter additional tracks into the memory if necessary.
6. When all the desired tracks have been programmed, press “ Play/Pause “ button (12) to play the disc in the
order you have programmed.
7. Press “ Stop ”button (13) to terminate program play.
¾Press “ Stop ”button (13) at CD stop mode to cancel all programmed memory until the “ MEMORY “ indicator
disappear on LCD display (14).
¾For MP3 disc / file, press the “ Folder up “ button (9) to select the 1st track of next folder directly and hence to speed
up the song selection.
¾The programming mode will automatically stop if no button is being pressed in a period of about 30 seconds after
pressing the Memory button (3).
Remark:-
MP3 track format requirement:-
- Bit rate : 32 kbps~320kbps, sampling rate : 32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48 kHz decodable
- The performance of playing MP3 disc is various from the quality of recording disc and the method of recording.
Furthermore, the searching lead-time for MP3-CD is longer than normal CD due to difference format.
Playback of MP3 song via USB storage media
Connecting
The system is able to decode and playback all MP3 file which stored in the memory media with
USB connecting port.
1. Set the system at standby mode first or other function except USB mode.
2. Plug-in the USB pen-drive with the face up & make sure it going into completely.
zConnecting the USB upside down or backwards could damage the audio system or
the storage media (USB thumb driver). Check to be sure the direction is correct
before connection.
3. Turn on the unit again by On/Standby button (6) and set press Tuner/CD button (4) to select
CD mode. Press CD/USB exchange button (8) to change to USB mode. The system will
start reading the storage media automatically after connecting, and LCD display (14) will
show the total number of MP3 files being detected.
4. Repeat the same playback procedure as playing CD/MP3 disc as above.
Remark
- The system can detect and read the file under MP3 format only at USB mode but not other music file format.
- If connect the system to MP3 player via the USB socket, due to variances in MP3 encoding format, some
MP3 player may not be able to play via the USB socket. This is not a malfunction of the system.
- USB port does not support connection with USB extension cable and is not designed for communication
with computer directly
Removing of USB
To remove the USB turn off the power or switch the function mode to either cd or tuner mode first. ForUSB port – un-plug
it by pulling out the USB socket directly
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Service and support
For information: http://www.ices-electronics.com/
For support: http://icessupport.zendesk.com
ICES helpdesk:
Germany 0900-1520530 (Local charges)
The Netherlands 0900-23553626 (Local charges + 1ct P/min)
Belgium 02-6200115 (Local charges)
France 0170480005 (Local charges)
The helpdesk is accessible from Monday to Friday from 9 AM till 6 PM.
In case your device needs repair, our helpdesk will redirect you to your local dealer.
ICES offers service and warranty in accordance to European law, which means that in case of repair (both during and
after the warranty period), you should contact your local dealer.
Please note: It is not possible to send productsdirectlytoICESfor repair.
Important note: If this unit will be opened, or accessed in any way by a non-official service center, the warranty expires
immediately.
If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that: Waste electrical
products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
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