Orion RCD-832 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PORTABLE RADIO WITH CD/MP3 PLAYER

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, please read this manual carefully before
attempting to operate the unit in order to became familiar with its features, and assure you years
of faithful, trouble free performance and listening pleasure.
Important Notes
* Keep safety and operating instructions in a safe place for future reference.
* Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters.
On top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat.
Places locking ventilation or dusty places.
Places subject to constant vibration.
Humid or moist places.
* Make sure not to obstruct the ventilation opening.
Operate turning controls and switches as instructed in the manual.
* Before turning on the power for the first time, make certain the power cord is
properly installed.
* Store your tapes or CD in a cool area to avoid damage from heat.
For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of
the product. Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user
serviceable parts inside, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK),
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Conductor dangerous voltage, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons is present within this product’s enclosure.
ATTENTION
The owner’s manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions, for your
safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
Note:
This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and does
not indicate a problem with the unit.
This CD player includes micro-processors which may malfunction as a result of external
electrical interference or noise. If the CD player is not working properly, disconnect the
power source and then reconnect it.
CAUTION
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
1. ANTENNA
2. HANDLE
3. CD STOP BUTTON
4. REPEAT BUTTON
5. SKIP/SEARCH UP BUTTON
6. CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
7. PROGRAM BUTTON
8. SKIP/SEARCH DOWN BUTTON
9. RANDOM BUTTON
10. UNIT BUTTON
11. TEN BUTTON
12. HUNDRED BUTTON
13. CD DOOR OPEN BUTTON
14. CD DOOR
15. POWER LED INDICATOR
16. DIAL SCALE
17. FM STEREO LED INDICATOR
18. SPEAKER
19. TUNING KNOB
20. AM/FM/FM STEREO (BAND SELECTOR)
21. LCD DISPLAY (CD/MP3 FUNCTION)
22. CD MP3/OFF/RADIO (FUNCTION SWITCH)
23. PHONES JACK
24. VOLUME KNOB
25. AC CORD
26. BATTERY DOOR
27. AC/DC SWITCH
OPERATING THE UNIT
1. Press down the compartment cover, and slide the cover off to open the compartment, take out
the power cord from inside and connect it to the AC power or place 8 batteries of 1.5V in it;
and the AC/DC switch should push to the corresponding position (push to the AC position
as connect it to the AC power, or push to the DC position when you should place the
batteries).
2. When push the function switch CD/MP3//OFF//RADIO to OFF position the unit will be on
standby mode, meanwhile the indicator of POWER is off. When push the switch to the CD/
MP3 position, the unit will be switched on, and you can appreciate MP3 or listen to CD,
meanwhile the LED indicator will light on. To RADIO position you can receive the broadcast
with AM or FM band and the POWER indicator is lighting.
RADIO OPERATION
Set the function switch CD/MP3//OFF//RADIO to RADIO position.
FM
Select the FM or FM STEREO by BAND SELECTOR switch. Turn the TUNING knob to select the
require station. The FM stereo LED indicator will light on when a stereo broadcast is being
received. Fully extend the FM antenna and adjust its direction for best FM reception.
AM
Select AM by BAND SELECTOR switch. Turn the TUNING knob to select the require station. For
operation on AM the set contains a built-in ferrite aerial which is directional. Therefore, the set
should be positioned for the best signal strength.
FM Antenna
FM antenna wire for better FM reception.

LISTENING TO COMPACT DISC (CD / MP3)
1. When playing of CD / MP3 , press the CD DOOR OPEN BUTTON first, and then the CD
door will open itself automatically.(F.1)
2. Insert the CD or MP3 disc into the CD compartment, press the CD door , and then the
CD door will close .
3. Push the function switch CD/MP3//OFF//RADIO to CD/MP3 position to select the CD/MP3
mode, This unit begin selecting and into the CD or MP3 mode itself automatically .
4. If there is no disc inserted in the CD compartment or loading failed, it will appear NO
DISC on the display .(F.2)
HINT:
A) In the CD mode
This unit can be reading as CD, CD-R, CD-RW.
B) In the MP3 mode
This unit also available to reading as below :
1. It can be reading as " 8 cm " and " Multi Section " of MP3 DISC.
2. It can be "Playback Transfer Rate in 32-320 kbps".
3. It can be "Max Readable to MAX 512 for total Folders and files count".
4. It can be "Support Version 2.0" in "ID3" mode.
note: The MP3 sampling frequency 32, 44.1 & 48 KHz
LISTENING TO COMPACT DISC (CD)
Playing The CD
1. Push the function switch CD/MP3//OFF//RADIO to CD/MP3 position to select the
CD mode, the CD indicator and total track number will appear on the display. (F.3)
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once to start playing the CD from the first track, and
the " " indicator will appear on the display. (F.4)
3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to pause playing the CD, and the " " indicator
will appear on the display.(F.5)
4. To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again.
5. To stop playback, press the STOP button.
Selecting A Different Track During Play
1. Press the SKIP / SEARCH (UP & DOWN) button or press "TEN" and "UNIT", the required
track number appears on the display. (F.6)
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button . Starting with the track that is currently playing.
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LISTENING TO MP3 DISC (CD)
Playing The MP3
1. Push the function switch CD/MP3//OFF//RADIO to CD/MP3 position to select the MP3 mode,
the MP3 indicator and total folder & file number will appear on the display, but the total folder
is one more than the actual ones, which is empty. (F.7)
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once to start playing the MP3 from the first track of the
second folder, and the " " indicator will appear on the display.(F.8)
3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to pause playing the MP3 , and the " " indicator will
appear on the display.(F.9)
4. To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again.
5. To stop playback, press the STOP button.
Selecting A Different Track During Play
1. Press the SKIP / SEARCH (UP & DOWN) button or press "HUNDRED" , ”TEN" and
"UNIT" directly to select you wish to track number. (F.10)
2. Press the PLAY / PAUSE button , to start playing the MP3 from the order track.(F.11)
3. Repeat the above steps1 to 2, to select the other tracks that you wish to program.
Note :Note :
Note :Note :
Note :
Using the SKIP / SEARCH (UP & DOWN) button to select the track, when playing the MP3. It will
be easy to error occurs. Switch the unit off for a few seconds, and then turn on it to restart
playing the MP3.
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HUNDRED BUTTON
You can select and enter the hundred numbers of the tracks directly, and only the number from
0 to 9 can be entered, and the number that has been selected flashing on the display (F.12).
Note:Note:
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Note: the button is in effect only while using MP3 disc.
TEN BUTTON
You can select and enter the ten numbers of the tracks directly, and only the number from 0 to
9 can be entered, and the number that has been selected flashing on the display. (F.13) (F.14)
UNIT BUTTON
You can select and enter the unit numbers of the tracks directly, and only the number from 0 to
9 can be entered, and the number that has been selected flashing on the display. (F.15) (F.16)
SKIP F.F. / SKIP F.R. FUNCTION
When playing of CD / MP3 :
1. In the CD mode,
a .press this button to skip upward / downward a track, repeat do it to skip upward /
downward all the tracks.
b. press and hold the button to skip upward / downward from the current to the first/last
tracks continuously until release this button.
2. In the MP3 mode,
a. press this button to skip upward / downward a track, repeat do it to skip upward /
downward all the tracks.
b. Press the button more than 0.7 second to skip upward/downward a folder, repeat do
it to skip upward / downward all the folders.
Note: In random play mode,it can not repeat skip downward the tracks or skip downward the
folders.
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REPEAT PLAY FUNCTION
While playing the CD:
1. If you desire to repeat the same track only , press the REPEAT button once and the
"RPT" will appear on the display . (F.17)
2. If repeat all , press the REPEAT button twice and the "RPT ALL" will appear on the
display(F.18)
3. To cancel repeat play, press the REPEAT button or press the STOP button
until the repeat indicator disappeared. (F.19)
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Note :Note :
Note : If in "REPEAT ALL" mode, the normal & progarm playing will also effect in this function.
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While playing the MP3:
1. If you desire to repeat the same track only, press the REPEAT button once and the
"RPT" will appear on the display. (F.20)
2. If repeat a folder , press the REPEAT button twice and the "RPT FOLDER" will appear on
the display.(F.21)
3. If repeat all , press the REPEAT button again and the "RPT ALL" will appear on the
display. (F.22)
4. To cancel repeat play, press the REPEAT button or press the STOP button
until the repeat indicator disappeared.
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While playing the memorized tracks:
1. If you desire to repeat a group of tracks memorized , press the REPEAT button once
and the "RPT" will appear on the display. (F.23)
2. If repeat all tracks memorized , press the REPEAT button twice and the "RPT ALL" will
appear on the display.(F.24)
3. To cancel repeat play, press the REPEAT button or press the STOP button
until the repeat indicator disappeared.
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RANDOM PLAY
1. On stop mode, press RANDOM button to playing with random , the playing tracks are
edited randomly,and the "RDM" will appear on the display. (F.25) (F.26)
3. To cancel random play, press the STOP button until the random indicator disappeared.
STOPPING PLAY
1. In play/pause mode, press STOP button to stop state (viz. the mode which has finished
loading the messages).
In memory edit/play mode, press this button to stop or remaining memory state.
While the unit is playing random, press this button to stop and cancel the playing state.
2. Open the CD door on the unit to remove the CD/MP3 .
PROGRAMMING PRESETS STATIONON
ONON
ON
By programming the CD / MP3 player , you can play up to 20 tracks in any desired order.
(possible only when the CD/MP3 is in stop mode.)
1. Place the disc to be programmed in the tray. Press the PROGRAM button.
2. The display will show the memory track and "PRG P01 00" (in CD mode) or "PRG P01 000"
(in MP3 mode) ,And the "PRG 00" or "PRG 000" are flashing. (F.27)(F.28)
3. Press SKIP/SEARCH(UP&DOWN) button or press "HUNDRED","TEN" and "UNIT" (on the
remote) to select the digit of the tracks number to be programmed.
4. When the desired track appears on the display, press the PROGRAM button again.
5. The display will show the memory track and "PRG P02 00" (in CD mode) or "PRG P02 000"
(in MP3 mode) .,And the "PRG 00" or "PRG 000" are flashing. (F.29)(F.30)
6. Repeat this procedure to select other tracks that you wish to program from the disc into
the memory.
7. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to playing from the first memory track.
8. In STOP mode, repeat to press PROGRAM button can be able to view the track number
last time memorized. If input the number again will be able to change the tracks.
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F.27 F.28
F.29 F.30
IN CD MODE
IN CD MODE
IN MP3 MODE
IN MP3 MODE

ERASING A PROGRAM
A program is erased if you :
Pess the PROGRAM button, and then STOP button in stop mode. Or Switch the unit
OFF.
Listen to Music By Using Headphone
Headphone socket is provided on the unit. You can use headphone by inserting the headphone
jack to the socket.
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COMPACT DISC
1. Always use a compact disc bearing the mark as shown.
2. Notes on handling discs
Removing the disc from its storage case and loading it.
* Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.
* Do not stick paper or write anything on the surface.
* Do not bend the disc.
3. Storage
* Store the disc in its case.
* Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high temperatures, high humidity or dusty
places.
4. Cleaning a disc
* Should the disc become soiled, wipe off dust, dirt and fingerprints with a soft cloth.
* The disc should be cleaned from the centre to the edge.
* Never use benzene, thinners, record cleaner fluid or anti static spray.
* Be sure to close the CD door so the lens is not contaminated by dust.
* Do not touch the lens.
CORRECT INCORRECT
FROM THE CENTRE TO THE EDGE

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DISPLAY WINDOW
A. TRACK NUMBER INDICATOR
B. FOLDER NUMBER INDICATOR
C. CD PAUSE INDICATOR
D. CD PLAY INDICATOR
E. PRESET INDICATOR
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SPECIFICATION
POWER SUPPLY : 230V~50Hz
OUTPUT POWER : 1.5 Watts x 2
UNIT DIMENSION : 330(L) x 220 (W) x 140 (H) mm
N. W. : 2.30 kg
RADIO SECTION
FREQUENCY RANGE : FM 88 - 108 MHz
AM 540 - 1600 kHz
COMPACT DISC SECTION
OPTICAL PICKUP : 3 - BEAM LASER
FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 100Hz - 16kHz
SPECIFICATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.
Dripping warning :Dripping warning :
Dripping warning :Dripping warning :
Dripping warning :
" The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product."
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" The normal ventilation of the product shall not be impeded for intended use."