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PORTABLE CD PLAYER
AM./FM STEREO RADIO WITH
CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL: MP 31 30
BEFORE OPERATION THIS PRODUCT,
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY

Dear Customer,
Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the unit so that you wit be informed
of all the features and control operations. Also keep these instructions handy for future
reference.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Explanation of Graphic Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead sym-
bol within an equilateral triangle ,is in-
tended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated"dangerous voltage"within
the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operat-
ing and maintenance (servicing) instruc-
tions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Caution
FOR COMPACT DISC UNIT ONLY
InvisiJIe~ raclatK:w1\\tIen openam Olterkx:k
failed or defeated Avoid direct exposure
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to be connectedto an outdoorantenna
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LOCATION OF CONTROLSPOWER SOURCESOperating the player on AC powerOperating the player on batteriesWhen to replace the batteries.LISTENING TO THE RADIOTo improve receptionLISTENING TO THE CDCD SKIP / SEARCHLISTENING TO A TAPECassette Operation..RECORDING FROM RADIORECORDING FROM CDLISTENING WITH HEADPHONES (NOT INCLUDED)
GENERAL INFORMATIONCare and MaintenanceCompact Discs.Cassette TapesCleaning the Tape Heads and Tape Path
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FRONT
BACK
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Operating the player on AC power
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AC120V160Hz
Operating the player on batteries
To play your unit on batteries, the AC power cord must be disconnected from the player.
Unplug the AC power cord from the unit and insert eight size C alkaline batteries (not
supplied) in the compartment.
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When to replace the batteries
Replace the old batteries with new ones when the sound becomes unstable or cannot be
heard.
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Insert one end of the supplied power cord into the AC IN Jack located at the rear of the unit,
and the other end into the wall outlet.

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to RADIO.
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Set the BAND switch to AM, or FM ST.
In the FM ST. mode, the FM Stereo indicator will illuminate when a stereo broadcast is
received. /~~:~:~:::~\\~)
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3. Turn the TUNING control to tune in a radio station.
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Adjust the VOLUME.
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Toturn off the Radio
Set the Function switch to TAPE (Off).
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To Improve Reception
FM
Extend the FM Rod antenna 10improve FM reception.
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AM
The AM antenna is built into the unit. Rotate the unit to improve AM reception.
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1. Set the Function switch to CD.
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2. Insert the CD.
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Press the ~ I PLAY/PAUSE Button. The CD player will play all the tracks once. The
PLAY/PAUSE indicator will illuminate.
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Play/Pause
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4. Adjust the VOLUME.
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PRESS...
TO...
.STOP
Stop play Stop .
PLAY/PAUSE
Play/Pau~e
Pause ~ I PLAY/PAUSE
The Play/Pause indicator
will flash
Resume play
afterpause ..-
PlAY/PAUSE
~ I PLAY/PAUSE
Press Skip/Search forward""'" or backward ~ to selecta particulartrack.
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Pressand hold Skip/Searchforward"" or backward~ to quicklyadvancethrough
music.
To Press Display
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Find the beginning
of the current track ~once ..
Find the beginning
of previous tracks [5J ~
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repeatedly ..
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Find the beginning
of the next track ~
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once
Find the beginning
of a succeeding track [$] [6J
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repeatedly
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Go forward quickly ~
hold down
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Go backward quickly I ~
hold down
To turn off the power
Set the Function selector to TAPE (Off).
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Use Type 1 (normal) tape only.
1. Set the FUNCTION selector to Tape (OFF).
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2. Insert a prerecorded tape.
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3. Press ~ PLAY to start playing.
The unit will automatically turn off when the end of the tape is reached.
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4. Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired listening level.
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TO... PRESS...
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Fast forward the tape F.F.
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Rewind the tape -4-4 REW
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II PAUSEPause tape
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Resume play after pause II PAUSE
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Remove the cassette ./~ STOP/EJECT
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1. Set the FUNCTION switch to RADIO.
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2. Set the BAND switch toAM or FM ST.
In the FM ST. mode, the FM Stereo indicator will illuminate when a stereo broadcast is
received. ~
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Turn the TUNING control to tune in a radio station
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Insert a blank tape.
5. Press. REG. bf 1
..PLAY will depress automatically,and recordingstarts.
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6. Press .~ STOP/EJ. to stop recording.
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Insert a blank tape.
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4.Press. REG.
...PLAY will depress automatically and recording starts.
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5. Press the ~ I PLAY/PAUSE Button.
The CD player will play all the tracks once. The PLAY/PAUSE indicator will illuminate.
Play/Pause
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PlAY/PAUSE\ /
6. Press .~ STOP/EJ. to stop recording.
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""Setthe VOLUMEtoalowlevelbeforeusingheadphones.Gradually
adjustthe VOLUMEto a comfonablelisteninglevel.
Pleasedonotplaythe volumetooloudlyforextendedperiods oftime.
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CAUTION.
This unit is equipped with Automatic Level Control (ALC) circuitry. Adjusting the VOLUME will
not affect the recording level. However these controls will change the sound levels you hear
through the speakers, or headphones.

Careand Maintenance
Handle your compact discs, cassette tapes, and cassette deck carefully, and they will last
a long time.
.Use a soft, clean cloth moistened with plain lukewarm
water to clean the exterior of the unit.
.Never use solvents such as benzene or other strong
chemical cleaners since these could damage the
unit's finish.
.It is important that no liquid reach the inside of the unit
CompactDiscs
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.Remove the CD from the case by holding it at the edges
while pressing the center hole lightly.
.Do not touch the shiny surface of the CD, or bend the
CD.
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Place the CD into the open tray positioned with label
facing up.
Adirty CD may not play correctly. Ifa CD becomes dirty,
wipe itwith a soft cloth in a straight line from center to
edge.
CAUTION: Do not use any solvent (eg : record sprays,
thinner, benzene, etc.) to clean a CD.
.Put the CD back in its case after use to prevent warping
.Be careful not to scratch the surface of the CD when
placing it back in the case.
.Avoid exposure to direct sun light, temperature ex-
tremes, and moisture.
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CASSETTE TAPES .If the tape is loose in its cassette, take up the slack by
inserting a pencil in one of the reels and rotating
.If the tape is loose it may get stretched, cut, or caught in
the cassette player.
.Do not touch the tape surface.
TAB'B"~~~~~!~~~ ~TAB'A":
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Adhesive Adhesive
tape tape
To prevent recordings from being erased accidentally,
remove the tab(s) A and B.
To record after the tabs have been broken off, reseal the
A and B with a piece of adhesive tape.
Cleaning the TapeHeads and TapePath
For continued high performance from your cassette deck, periodically clean the head, pinch
roller, and capstan. We recommend cleaning after every 20-30 hours of operation.
To clean the tape deck, press the STOP/EJECT key to open the deck door. Remove any
tape in the deck. Make sure that the power to the unit is OFF. Moisten a cotton swab with
isopropyl alcohol or a special head cleaning fluid. Carefully rub the face of each head,
pinch roller, and capstan with the moistened cotton swab.
Cotlon Swab
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EraseHead TapeHead
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SPECIFICATION
POWERSOURCE:
AC:
BATTERIES: 120V -60Hz
8 X C CELLS (LR14 OR EOUIVALENT)
RADIO FREQUENCY COVERAGE
FM:
AM: 88 -108MHz
530-1710kHz
RECORDING SYSTEM
RECORDING SYSTEM:
ERASING SYSTEM: DC BIAS
MAGNETIC ERASE
GENERAL
SPEAKER
POWER OUTPUT
HEADPHONES:
32 OHMS
1.8 WATTAT 10%T.H.D. PER CHANNEL
3.5MM STEREO JACK PLUG. 8 -32 n
CD PLAYER
PICK UP:
ENCODING: 3-BEAM, SEMICONDUCTOR LASER
1 BIT LINEAR 8 X OVERSAMPLING
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE, PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING CHART FOR THE SYMPTOM AND
POSSIBLE SOLUTION.
POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
SYMPTOMS
CD PLAYER
CD PLAYER WILL NOTOPERATE SETFUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH TO
CD POSTION.
INSERTCD WITH LABEL
SIDE UP.
WIPE DISC WITH ASOFT CLOTH OR
TRY ANOTHER DISC.
CD SKIP WHILE PLAYING.
FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH
NOT SETTO CD POSITION
CD NOT INSTALLED OR
INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN.
DISC IS DIRTY OR SCRATCHED.
RADIO STATION NOTPROPERLYTUNED.
BAND/FM MODE SWITCH IS SET
TO FMPOSITION OR STATIONIS
BROADCASTING IN MONO.
FMTELESCOPIC ANTENNA NOT
EXTENDED OR WEAK STATION.
FM STEREO INDICATOR
DOESN'T LIGHT
NOISE OR SOUND DISTORTED
ON AM OR FM BROADCASTS
RETUNE THE FMSTATION.
SET BAND/FM MODE SWITCH TO FM
STEREO POSITION OR TUNE TO A
STEREO BROADCASTSTATION.
FM -EXTEND THE TELESCOPIC ,-
ANTENNA.
AM -ROTATE UNIT UNTIL BEST
RECEPTION IS OBTAINED.
NO SOUND STATION NOTPROPERLYTUNED.
, FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH
I NOTSET TO RADIO POSITION.
RETUNE AMOR FMSTATION.
SETFUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH
RADIO POSITION. -.
VOLUME CONTROL IS AT MINIMUM INCREASE VOLUME.
POSITION.
CASSETTE
NO SOUND FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH NOT I SETFUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH TO
SET TOTAPE POSITION. _J TAPE POSITION.
NO REG RDIN N TAPE.
PLAYBUTTON IS NOTPRESSED
OR THE TAPE MUSTBE REWOUND.
DIRTYHEAD, TAPE TOO OLD OR
WORN OUT.
CHECK CASSETTE.
PRESS THE PLAYBUTTON OR rAPE.
CASSETTE DOES NOTPLAY
THE PLAYBACK
SOUND DISTORTION OR SLOW
ERRATICSPEED. . CLEAN THE HEAD OR REPLACE
PRE-RECORDED CASSETTE TAPE.
WEAK OR DISTORTED
RECORDING. CASSETTE TAPE IS POOR QUALITY
OR BATTERIESARE WEAK. CHANGE TOANOTHER CASSETTE TAPE.
CHECK BATTERIES.
GENERAL
NO SOUND CHECK AC CORD CONNECTIONS OR
REPLACE WEAK OR DEAD BATTERIES.
AC CORD NOTCONNECTED
PROPERLY OR WEAK OR DEAD
BATTERIES.
HEADPHONE PLUGGED INTO
~HONE JACK.
VOLUME CONTROL SETTO
MINIMUM.
REMOVE HEADPHONE PLUG FROM
JACK.
INCREASETHE VOLUME.
Customer Service: 1-800-919-3647
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