LENCO MC-129 MP3 RDS User manual

Digital Mini Component System
( RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER CD/MP3 PLAYER )
MC -1 29 MP3
User s Guide

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PRESENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 o nly with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Insta l l in accordance with the manufactures instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce hea t.
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 f or your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit 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 the plugs, convenience
receptacles, and at the poin t where the exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug the apparatus during lightening sorts or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required wh en the apparatus has been
damaged 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 drop ped.
14. This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that not object filled with
liquids such as vases shall be placed on apparatus .
This lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of insulated
dangerous voltage within the
products enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock presents
Warning: to reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back ) no user -
serviceable part inside.
Refer servicing to qualified
s e r v i c e p e r s o n n e l .
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.
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NAMES OF CONTROLS
1. SPEAKERS (L & R) 16. CD STOP BUTTON
2. FUNCTION SWITCH 17. BAND S WITCH
3. PHONES JACK 18. CASS. PAUSE KEY
4. CD RANDOM BUTTON 19. CASS. STOP/EJECT KEY
5. CD REPEAT BUTTON 20. CASS. FAST FORWARD KEY
6. CD PROGRAM (MEMORY) BUTTON 21. CASS. REWIND KEY
7. POWER ON/O FF BUTTON 22. CASS. PLAY KEY
8. CD ESP BUTTON 23. CASS. RECORD KEY
9. STANDBY INDICATOR 24. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
10. LCD DISPLAY 25. SPEAKER CONNECTORS
11.CD COMPARTMENT 26. AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR( for dual voltage only)
12. REMOTE SENSOR 27. AC POWER PLUG
13.VOLUME UP/DOWN CONTROL 28. FM ANTENNA WIRE
14. CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
15. CD SKIP UP/DOWN /RADIO TUNING CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
1. POWER SWITCH 7. CD STOP /RADIO BAND SELECTING BUTTON
2. CD REPEAT BUTTON 8. FUNCTION BUTTON
3. CD RANDOM BUTTON 9. CD MEMORY(PROGRAM)/EQ BUTTON
4. VOLUME UP/DOWN BUTTON 10. CD SKIP BACK/ RADIO TUNING DOWN BUTTON
5. CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON 11. MUTE BUTTON
6. CD SKIP NEX T/RADIO TUNING UP BUTTON 12. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read through these operating instructions, so you will know how to operate your equipment properly.
After you finished reading the instructions ma nual, put it away in a safe place for future reference.
CAUTION:
Do not block the ventilation openings or holes.
Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or d efeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
NOTE:
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
REPRODUCTION OF LABELS
1. CLASSIFICATION LABEL, PLACED ON REAR ENCLOSURE
2. WARNING LABEL, PLACED INSIDE THE UNIT
CAUTION: Do not open the unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; consult all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Discs for Playback
This system can playback all digital audio CD /MP3 , finalized digital audio CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs and

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finalized digital audio CD - Rewritable (CD - RW) discs. This system can playback CD - DA format digital audio CD,
finalised digital audio CD - R discs and finalised digital audio CD - RW discs.
POWER SOURCE
This unit is designed to be operated on AC.
Plug the power cord into standard household AC wall outlet. For dual voltage version, make sure that the AC
VOLTAGE SELECTOR is switched to your local voltage(optional).
BASIC FUNCTION
SWITCHING ON THE UNIT
Note: Before switching on the unit, Please make sure that all connections have been got ready.
Press the POWER ON - OFF button, the LCD display will illuminate and show HELLO moving . Press FUNCTION
switch to select playing mode (CD/TUNER/TAPE).
TO ADJUST VOLUME
Press and/or hold the electronic VOLUME UP/DOWN CONTROL to increase or decrease volume.
Press MUTE button on remot e control to switch off the sound. Press again to turn on.
HEADPHONES
For private listening, plug the headphones/earphones (not included) into PHONES jack (3.5 mm diameter).
CAUTION: Long time listening with headphones/earphones at high volume may cause ha
rmful
damage to users ears.
USING THE RADIO
TUNING IN RADIO STATIONS
1. Press the FUNCTION switch to select RADIO mode, the display will show TUNER .
2. Press the BAND switch to select the desired wave band: AM (MW)/ FM / FM ST..
3. Tune to des ired station by press ing the TUNING CONTROL/CD SKIP UP/DOWN CONTROL, the display will
show the band frequency . Example: FM 97.10 MHz
4. Adjust the ELECTRONIC VOLUME CONTROL to desired volume level.
5. Extend ANTENNA WIRE to its full length if you are listening to FM broadcasting. Gently rock the unit back
and forth to get the best reception when you are listening to AM programme, or place the unit in an open
location.
Note: W hen you are receiving FM stereo programme , the display will show ( ( ST )).
6. Turn off the radio, press the FUNCTION switch to enter CD or TAPE operation, or switch off the unit by
pressing POWER ON/OFF button (the display will say GOOD BYE to you).
AUTO SCAN(SEARCH) RADIO PROGRAMME
Press and hold the TUNING CONTROL/CD SKIP UP/DOWN CONTROL for 1 or 2 seconds and release, the
unit will auto scan until searched a strong signal programme. Press and hold again to search other stations.
USING THE CASSETTE
Note: Before starting to operate cassette, remember to flip over the cassette cover which hides all cassette
keys in front panel.
UNDERSTANDING THE BUTTONS
RECORD - Press to record from the radio or CD player.
PLAY - Press to play cassettes.
REWIND - From stop mode, press to rewind the tape toward the beginning.
F.FWD - From stop mode, press to advance the ta pe toward the end.
STOP/EJ. - Press to stop current tape activity or to open the cassette compartment door when no
buttons are active.
PAUSE - Press to interrupt tape play or record mode. Press the second time to resume tape play or tape
record m ode.
PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE

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1. Press the FUNCTION switch to select TAPE , the display will show TAPE .
2. Flip over the cassette cover and p ress STOP/EJ. key to open the cassette compartment door.
3. Insert cassette tape into the compartment with th e open edge facing down and the full reel on the left.
4. Close the door securely.
5. Press REWIND or F.FWD to move tape to the desired starting point.
6. Press PLAY key to begin playing the tape.
7. Adjust the volume to your desired listening level.
AUTOMATIC STOP FEATURE
When the cassette deck is operating in play or record mode and the end of the tape is reached, the unit
automatically shuts itself off and returns all buttons to the off position.
RECORDING FROM THE RADIO
1. Load a cassette tape into th e tape deck and close the door.
2. Tune in to desired station by press ing the TUNING CONTROL/CD SKIP UP/DOWN CONTROL .
3. Depress RECORD key to begin recording. RECORD key and PLAY key are engaged simultaneously.
4. Press STOP/EJ. key to end recording.
5. To hear what you recorded, press the REWIND key to start recording point, follow instructions in PLAYING A
CASSETTE TAPE.
NOTE: PAUSE FOR A MOMENT - Using the PAUSE key on the cassette deck instead of the STOP/EJ. key to
momentarily interrupt recording gives you a much clear recording.
RADIO RECORDING TIPS
To temporarily pause the recording, press PAUSE key on the cassette deck. Press PAUSE key again to resume
recording.
RECORDING FROM CD/MP3
1. Insert a blank cassette tape into the tape deck.
2. Press the FUNCTION switch to select CD/MP3 playing mode .
3. Open the disc compartment and l oad a disc and select the desired track you want to record.
4. Press CD PLAY/PAUSE button to start CD playback. Press RECORD key and the PLAY key will
automatically engage to begin recording.
5. Press P AUSE key to interrupt or edit recording. Press it again to resume recording.
6. Press STOP/EJ. key to end recording.
7. To hear what you recorded, press the REWIND key to start recording point, follow instructions in PLAYING A
CASSETTE TAPE.
AUTOMATIC LEVEL CON TROL (ALC)
This unit has the latest circuitry-Auto Level Control (ALC), While recording, adjusting the VOLUME control will
not affect the recording volume, it keeps in a right and flat volume.
USING THE CD/MP3
LOADING A DISC
1. Press the FUNCTION switch to s elect CD/MP3 playing mode .
2. Open the CD door.
3. Place an audio CD /MP3 into the tray with the label side facing up.
4. Close the CD door.
The display will show CD READ , then the total number of tracks and playing time will appear in the
display after 5 se conds .
Example : 11 47: 12
5. To remove the CD, press OPEN to open CD compartment lid, the display will show OPEN . Grasp the CD
by its edges, and carefully take it out.
Note:
To ensure good system performance; wait until the disc tray completely reads the disc before proceeding.
If no disc loaded into the compartment, or the disc is unreadable, the display will show no disc.

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PLAYING A DISC
1. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback.
The playback starts from track 1, PLAY appears in the display.
To interrupt playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button. The elapsed time will flash on and off in the display .
Example: 00:57 flashes on and off.
To resume playback, press PLAY/PAUSE button again.
2. To stop playback, press STOP button, the to tal number of tracks and playing time will appear in the display
SELECTING A DESIRED TRACK/PASSAGE
To select a desired track
Press TUNING CONTROL/CD SKIP UP/DOWN CONTROL button repeatedly in stop mode or during
playing until the desired track appears on the display.
Press PLAY/PAUSE but ton to start play.
To search for a particular passage during playback( track scanning at high speed)
Press and hold TUNING CONTROL/CD SKIP UP/DOWN CONTROL button to scan the current playing track at
high speed until desired point(passage), then release the button.
Playback will start again from this point.
PROGRAM TRACKS
Program tracks of disc are possible when playback is stopped. Up to 30 tracks can be stored in the memory in
any order.
1. In stop mode, press MEMORY button to enter program setting, the d isplay will show 00 P -- 01 .
2. Press TUNING CONTROL/CD SKIP UP/DOWN CONTROL to select the first desired track to be
programmed. (example: track 6)
3. Press MEMORY button to enter. The display changes to show 00 P -- 02 .
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 to store other desired tracks until all tracks programmed.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback from the first programmed track. The display will show 06
00:01.
6. Press STOP button to stop program playback.
To Erase the Memory(Program)
To clear the prog ram, you may have two ways:
1. Press STOP button when the disc stopped, or
2. Open the CD compartment lid, program will be erased.
REPEAT
You can play one track or all tracks on the disc repeatedly.
To Repeat a Single Track
1. Press REPEAT button once in play, " R EPEAT " appears in upper left corner of the display. The current
track will be played over and over again till you press STOP button.
2. To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT button twice. " REPEAT " goes off from display.
To repeat all the Tracks
1. Press REPEAT button twice in play, "REPEAT ALL" shows in the display, all tracks on the disc will be
played over and over again till you press STOP button.
2. To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT button once. " REPEAT " goes off from display.
Note: Repeat function als o can be done in stop mode.
RANDOM PLAY
Press RANDOM button in stop mode, the unit will start playback automatically in random order.
40 Seconds ESP (Electronic Shock Protection) System
This unit has a built-in 40 seconds shock protection system to prevent sound skipping and distorting when the
unit is shocked and rocked to vibrate. Press ESP button to activate this function. Press again to cancel.

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Note: The ESP button has combined another function Title and subtitle displaying. To view the title and/or
subtitle of a song, press and hold the ESP button for 1 or 2 seconds.
REMOTE HANDSET
LOADING THE BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE HANDSET
Open the battery compartment cover.
Insert two AA batteries (not included) as indicated inside the battery compartment.
Cl ose the cover.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
To operate the unit with the remote control, point the remote handset at the remote sensor on the front panel
and press the appropriate button on the remote handset.
The remote works best within a range of 6 ~ 7 met ers from the front panel and on an angle of 30 degrees. Bright
sunlight or room light conditions can interfere with the remote control. If the remote operation is unsatisfactory or
stops working entirely, first try replacing the remote batteries, then try reducing the room lighting conditions.
SPEAKER CONNECTION
Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on the back
panel of the main unit. Make sure that the left speaker is connected to the
left pair of speaker terminals and the right speaker to the right pair of
speaker terminals. Also make sure that the speaker wires are correctly
connected: that the red wires are connected to the red terminals and the
black wires to the black terminals.
GENERAL INFORMATION
MAINTENANCE
Types of C assette
Use only good quality cassettes (IEC TYPE 1) for making recordings. May be used to replay other types of
cassette but is unable to make proper recordings on these more specialized tapes.
The use of C120 cassettes is NOT recommended in this machine.
Protecting Recording
Normally, anything recorded on the tape is automatically erased when new recording is made. It is possible
to protect your recording from accidental erasure by removing the tabs found on the rear of the cassette.
When the cassette is held with the recorded side uppermost and exposed tape facing the front, the
protective tab will be found on the left rear of the cassette.
All prerecorded cassette are protected in this way to prevent accidental erasure of the commercial recording.
"Prote cted" cassette will prevent the record button from being operated.
Cleaning discs
When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth, wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in
circular motion.
Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended
for analogue records.
Cleaning the disc lens

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After prolonged use, dirt or dust may accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good playback quality, clean the
disc lens with CD lens cleaner or any commercially available cleaner: Follow the instructions supplied with
cleaner.
Cleaning the heads and tape path
To ensure good recording and playback quality, clean the heads, the capstan(s) and pressure roller(s) after
every 50 hours of tape operation.
Us e a cotton swab slight moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
Demagnetizing the heads
Use a demagnetizing tape available at your dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Power Requirement ................................................................AC110 / 220V (Selectable) or
120/ 220V (Selectable) or
120 / 230V (Selectable) or
127 / 220V (Selectable) or
110V or 220V or 230V or 240V
(YOUR EXACT AC POWER CAN BE
CHECKED FROM THE BACK PLATE OF UNIT)
Remote Handset ............................................... .................... . 3V UM- 3 size x 2
Power consumption ................................................................... . AC 18 Watts
Weight....................................................................................... .. Approx. 2.5 kg
Dimensions................................................................... Approx.306mm(W)x245mm(H)x 155mm(D)
Operation temperature.............................................................. .. +5 o C - +35 o C
RECEIVER SECTION
Receiving B ands....................................................................... .. AM/FM
Tuning Range ........................................................ AM 530 - 1600 KHz
FM 88 - 108 MHz
COMPACT DISC SECTION
Optical Pickup............. ............................................................... 3- Beam Laser
Frequency Response................................................................. 100Hz - 16KH z
CASSETTE SECTION
Recording System................................. ................................... , 2 Tracks 2 Channel s (Stereo)
Biasing System......................................................................... . DC bias
Frequency Response ............................................................... . 1 25 -
6.3 K H z
WowAnd Flutter ...................................................................... .. 0.35% WRMS (JIS)
AUDIO SECTION
Power output ....... ...................................................................... Maximum 2. 5 Watts x 2
Speaker Impedance................................................................... 4 Ohm x 2
Headphone Impedance ............................................. ................ 4 ~ 32 Ohms
ACCESSORIES
Instruction Booklet...................................................................... 1
Specifications are subject to change for continuous improvement, we reserve the rights to modification without
p rior notice.