Insignia NS-BCDCAS1 User manual

Quick Setup Guide
NS-BCDCAS1 |Boombox with Cassette/CD Player/AM/FM Radio
Back panel
Top panel
Features
Front panel
Introduction
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future reference.
Before using your new product, please read these
instructions to prevent any damage.
Congratulations on your purchase of a
high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-BCDCAS1 represents the state of the
art in boomboxes and is designed for
reliable and trouble-free performance.
Package contents
• Boombox
• AC power adapter
• User Guide
• Quick Setup Guide
FM antenna wire
AUX IN jack Headphone jack
DC IN 12V jack
Battery compartment
Display
In CD mode: the display shows the current
track time elapsed (during playback), the
total number of tracks (in stop mode).
In Radio mode: the display shows the
preset selected and the frequency.
In Tape mode: the display shows “CAS.”
In AUX mode: the display shows “Aud.”
MEM button
(stop) button
(play/pause) button
Standby/ON button
(source) button
Cassette tape control buttons
Volume +/- buttons
(next) button
(previous) button
BAND/PLAY MODE button
Display
Cassette door
Left and right speakers
PRESS TO OPEN
PAUSE button
STOP/ EJECT button
FWD button
REW button
PLAY button
REC button
FM antenna wire
AUX IN jack
DC IN 12V jack
Headphone jack
Battery compartment
In radio mode, press to create/select preset stations.
Press to stop playback.
Press to begin CD playback. Press again to pause CD playback.
Press to turn on your boombox. Press again to return your boombox to standby mode.
Press to select the sound source (RADIO, CD, TAPE, or AUX).
These buttons control cassette tape playback. SeeTop panel below for additional information.
Press - to lower the volume. Press + to raise the volume.
In radio mode, press to tune to the next higher station. In CD mode, press to search/skip to
the next track.
In radio mode, press to tune to the next lower station. In CD mode, press to search/skip to
the previous track.
In radio mode, press to select the radio band (AM or FM).
In CD mode, press to cycle through the playback modes (repeat 1, repeat all, or random).
Shows the radio band, playback mode, program mode, source, volume level, and radio
frequency. For additional information, see“Display.”
Open to insert a cassette tape into the boombox for playback.
Produce sound so you can listen to your boombox.
Press to open the CD door.
Press to pause the cassette tape playback. Press again to resume playback.
Press to stop cassette tape playback. Press again to open the cassette door.
Press to fast forward the cassette tape.
Press to rewind the cassette tape.
Press to begin cassette tape playback.
Press to begin cassette tape recording.
Provides an improved FM signal. Do not connect to an outside antenna.
Connect an external audio device to this jack.
Connect the AC adapter (included) to this jack to operate your boombox on AC power.
Connect headphones to this jack to listen to radio/playback on your headphones.
Insert six (6) “D”sized alkaline batteries (not included) into this compartment to operate
your boombox on battery power.
MEM button
(stop) button
(play/pause) button
Standby/ON button
(source) button
BAND/PLAY MODE button
(previous) button
(next) button
Volume +/- buttons
Cassette tape
control buttons
Cassette door
Left and right speakers
Display
PRESS TO OPEN
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
FWD
REC
PLAY
REW
Radio band
Radio program
mode activated
Random playback
activated
FM stereo signal
indicator
Repeat mode:
On–repeat current track
Blink–repeat all tracks
Tuner frequency unit
Source, volume level, or program

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Playing CDs
1Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2Press (source) repeatedly to select CD mode.
3Press the PRESS TO OPEN area on the CD door to open the lid.
4Insert a CD, label side up.
5Press the PRESS TO OPEN area on the CD door to close it. Playback
begins automatically and stops when nished.
6Press (stop) to stop the CD before it is finished. The total number of
tracks appears on the display.
Playing cassette tapes
1Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2Press (source) repeatedly to select TAPE mode. “CAS” appears on
the display.
3Press STOP/ EJECT to open the cassette door.
4Insert a cassette tape into the door, then gently push the door closed.
5Press REW or FWD to wind the cassette tape to the starting point
you want, then press STOP/ EJECT to stop the cassette tape.
6Press PLAY to begin playback.
7Press PAUSE to pause playback. Press PAUSE again to resume
playback.
8Press STOP/ EJECT to stop playback.
For information on recording cassette tapes, see your User Guide.
Listening to an external audio device
1Make sure the boombox is turned o.
2Plug one end of the 3.5 mm AUX cable (not included) into the AUX IN
jack on the back of your boombox.
3Plug the other end of the cord into the Line-out jack on the audio
device such as an iPod or other MP3 player.
4Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
5Press (source) one or more times until “Aud” appears on the display.
6Use the controls on the audio device to control playback.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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 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 instructions, maybe 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 o 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 dierent form that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFR Sub-chapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.
Setting up your boombox
Connecting the AC power adapter
1 Make sure that your local AC power source matches the voltage shown on the plate
located on the AC power adapter. If it does not, consult your dealer or service center.
2Insert the small connector at the end of the AC power adapter cable into the
DC IN jack on the back of your boombox.
3Plug the AC power adapter into a wall power outlet.
Installing the batteries (optional - for portable use)
1Turn your boombox over, then open and remove the door to the battery
compartment.
2Insert six (6) “D” size batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that
you match the + and – symbols on the batteries with the + and – symbols
in the battery compartment.
3Reinstall and close the battery compartment door and return your boombox
to the upright position.
Connecting headphones
• Plug your headphones (not included) into the headphone jack on the back of
the unit.
Caution: Listening to high volume sound for long periods of time can damage your hearing.
Using your boombox
Playing the radio
1Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2Press (source) repeatedly to select RADIO mode, then press BAND to
select AM or FM.
3Press (next) or (previous) to tune the radio to a higher or lower frequency.
Press and hold (next) or (previous) for two seconds to
automatically tune to the next or previous station.
4Adjust the volume to a comfortable level by pressing either the VOLUME +
or VOLUME – button.
5Press (Standby/ON) to turn o the boombox.
Using presets
1Press (Standby/ON) to turn on the boombox.
2Press (source) repeatedly to select RADIO mode, then press BAND to
select AM or FM.
3Press (next) or (previous) to tune the radio to a higher or lower
frequency.
Press and hold (next) or (previous) for two seconds to
automatically tune to the next or previous station.
4To save the station as a preset, press and hold the MEM button. “MEMORY”
blinks on the display.
5Press (next) or (previous) to select the preset number you want.
6Press the MEM button again to confirm and store the preset.
7Repeat Steps 3 to 6 to store as many as 10 AM presets and 10 FM presets.
8To select a preset station, press MEM repeatedly until you reach the station
you want.
Troubleshooting
Problem:
Your boombox will not turn on
CD player will not play
A CD skips while playing
Noise or sound distorted on
AM or FM radio broadcasts
No sound
Low volume
A cassette tape will not
play/record
Solution:
• Unplug your boombox for a few moments, then plug it back in.
• Make sure that the AC outlet is working by plugging another
device into it.
• Make sure that you have put a CD in the CD tray.
• Make sure the CD is inserted label side up.
• Try a dierent CD.
• Make sure that the CD player is not paused.
• Make sure that the CD mode is selected.
• Make sure you are using a compatible CD. Your boombox can play
standard and 3" audio CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW.
• Wipe the CD with a cloth to clean it.
• Try a dierent CD.
• Make sure that the CD is not warped, scratched, or damaged.
• Make sure that your boombox is not being aected by vibration or
shock. Move the boombox if necessary.
• Make sure you are using a compatible CD. Your boombox can play
standard and 3" audio CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW.
• Extend the FM antenna.
• Rotate your boombox until the best reception is obtained.
• Try turning o electrical appliances near your boombox, such as
hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights.
• Increase the volume.
• Plug in the AC power adapter and press (Standby/ON) to turn
on your boombox.
• Make sure that you have installed fresh batteries and that they are
installed correctly.
• Make sure that you have selected the correct source.
• If you are in AUX mode, make sure the volume has not been muted
on your playback device.
• If you are using AUX mode, make sure the volume is turned up on
both your audio source and your boombox.
• Open the cassette door and make sure the tape has not been
tangled in the tape drive mechanism.
• Rewind your tape or turn it over to the other side.