SOUNDMASTER PL 710 User manual

Instruction Manual
Model PL 710
Turntable Radio

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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1) POWER KNOB
2) POWER INDICATOR
3) REPEAT FUNCTION
4) PROGRAM FUNCTION
5) PLAY / PAUSE
6) MONO / ST.
7) FM STEREO INDICATOR
8) SKIP DOWN
9) SKIP UP
10) STOP
11) OPEN / CLOSE
12) CD COMPARTMENT
13) PHONE JACK
14) FUNCTION KNOB
15) VOLUME KNOB
16) TUNING KNOB
17) FM ANTENNA
18) AUTO STOP SWITCH
19) EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK
20) AC POWER CORD
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GENERAL
POWER(1) – Press to turn unit ON or OFF. FUNCTION(14) – Use to select desired source
The Power Indicator LED(4) will light when (AM/FM RADIO, PHONO or CD) to be listened to.
the unit is on.
VOLUME(15) – Adjusts loudness of
speaker or headphones.
CONNECTIONS
TOP COVER ASSEMBLY
POWER CONNECTION HEADPHONE JACK (PHONES)
Connect the power cord to AC Out- This unit will accept stereo headphones
let only. (not included) with a 1/8” plug and an
impedance of 32 ohms or greater.
SPEAKER JACK
Connect the SPEAKER PLUGS to the The speakers are automatically dis-
EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACKS(20)
located on the
connected when headphones are connected
rear of the unit. to the PHONES jack.
This unit should not be connected to
speakers with an impedance of less
than 8 ohms, otherwise damage may
result to the unit.
1) Push the metal bracket to rear side
2) Connect the metal bracket to the top cover
3) Connect the hinge of the top cover to the main unit

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RADIO
OPERATION
2) Select the desired radio band by selecting
FUNCTION Knob(14) to AM or FM position.
3) Turn the TUNING Knob(16) to select the
station frequency as desired.
4) Adjust VOLUME Knob(15) for the desired
volume level.
FM & FM-STEREO RECEPTION
Set the FUNCTION Knob(14) at FM position.
Programs are received in mono mode. When
Stereo signals are weak, it is preferable to
receive the program in mono.
Press MONO/ST. Knob(6) at FM ST position for
receiving stereo programs. The FM STEREO
Indicator(7) lights up to show FM stereo programs.
Press MONO/ST. Knob(6) again to clear stereo
program.
Note:
Remove the stylus protector.
Be sure that the tone arm is detached from
the tone arm rest before operation and re-
secured again afterward.
1) Press the POWER Knob(1) to ON. 6) Place the tone arm on the desired position.
2) Set the FUNCTION Knob(14) to the PHONO. 7) Adjust VOLUME controls(15) to the desired
3) Set the speed selector to the proper position sound level.
depending on the record to be played. 8) At the end of the record, the platter will auto-
4) Place the record on the platter (if required, matically stop rotation. Lift the tone arm from
use the 35/45/78 rpm adaptor) the record and return it to the rest.
5) Lift the tone arm like the diagram shows 9) To stop manually, lift the tone arm from the
from the rest and slowly move it to the record, and return it to the rest.
record side. The platter will begin to rotate.
1) Turn the unit “ON” using the POWER
Knob(1).
HINTS FOR BEST RECEPTION
FM: The receiver has a built-in FM wire
antenna(17) hanging from the rear cabinet.
This wire should be completely unraveled and
extended for best reception.
AM : This unit is equipped with a built-in
directional ferrite antenna. Rotate the unit
to get the best reception.
PHONO
Remark: As some kind of record the Auto-Stop area was out of the unit setting, so it will stop before the last
track finish, in this case, select the Auto-Stop switch (18) to OFF position, then it will run to the end of the
record but will not stop automatically (Turn off the unit by Power knob (1) or switch back the Auto-Stop
switch (18) to ON position to stop the platter rotate), put back the tone arm to the rest.

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CD
OPERATION
1) Set the FUNCTION Knob(14) to CD position. Open the CD Compartment(12) by pressing the
OPEN/CLOSE Button(11). Put a CD into the compartment and close the CD door.
2) Focus search is performed if disc is inside.Total no.of tracks is read.
PLAY/PAUSE MODE
1) If PLAY/PAUSE Knob(5) is pressed during STOP mode, the first track will be played and “01” will
appear on display.
2) If PLAY/PAUSE Knob(5) is pressed during PLAY mode, it will go into PAUSE mode, The track no.
will be flashing. Press PLAY/PAUSE again, the CD playing will resume.
STOP MODE
1) If STOP Knob(10) is pressed during PLAY or PAUSE mode, it will go into STOP mode and dislay
will show total number of tracks.
CD PROGRAMMING
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed for disc play on any order. Before use, be sure to press the STOP
Knob(10).
1) Set in CD mode(14).
2) Press the PROGRAM Knob(4), “00” will be flashing on display.
3) Select a desired track by pressing SKIP UP Knob(9) or SKIP DOWN Knob(8), then press PROGRAM
Knob(4) again to confirm that track is selected.
4) Repeat step “3” to select more tracks.
5) When all the desired tracks have programmed. Press PLAY/PAUSE Knob to play the disc in the order
to play the program play.
6) Press STOP Knob(10) to terminal program play.
SKIP MODE (SKIP UP / SKIP DOWN )
1) During PLAY or PAUSE mode, if SKIP UP Knob(9) is pressed, it will go to next track and display
the track no. and then continue the PLAY or PAUSE mode.
2) During PLAY or PAUSE mode, if SKIP DOWN Knob(8) is pressed, it will go back to the beginning
of the current track, the track no. is displayed and continue to play or remain at PAUSE mode.
3) After step “2”, press SKIP DOWN Knob(8) again will go to the previous track and continue to PLAY
or PAUSE mode from that track.
REPEAT MODE
1) Press the REPEAT Knob(3) before or during play, a single track of all the tracks can be repeated.
Each press switches the REPEAT mode
(1) REPEAT 1 (2) REPEAT ALL (3) REPEAT OFF
For REPEAT 1 mode, a dot will be flashing on display
For REPEAT ALL mode, a dot will keep on lighting
For REPEAT OFF mode, the lighting dot will disappear

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Power switch on, but no power Tuner poor FM reception
* Check power to wall plug. * Unravel and fully extend FM wire antenna
* Check AC cord connection to wall for best reception.
plug.
Power Indicator is on, but no sound from
speaker
* Check Function selector.
* Check VOLUME setting
* Make sure headphones are not plugged in.
MAINTENANCE
Power switch Stylus (needle) Replacement
After using the unit, turn off the power by Replacement of a worn stylus can be easily
releasing the POWER switch. accomplished as follows.
1) Raise the “Tone Arm”.
Cleaning the Unit 2) To remove the old stylus, pull out the
To retain the beauty of the unit, simply wipe with stylus assembly in direction shown, holding
soft clean cloth moistened with plain lukewarm the head shell with your other hand.
water. 3) Then install the new stylus by pushing
it gently into the cartridge (hold by the
edge to prevent damage to stylus)
until it clicks into place.
Safety Instruction:
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Do not connect the power cord to the
mains supply until all other connections
have been made.
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Do not expose this apparatus to
liquid.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply:
AC: 100V ~ 50/60Hz
Radio Frequency Coverage:
AM: 540 - 1600 KHz
FM: 76 - 108 MHz
Specifications subject to change without notice.
MORE INFORMATION
ATTENTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove the cover.There are no user
serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all servicing
to qualified personnel.
WARNING:
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
- Ventilation holes should not be covered.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within the triangle is a warning
sign alerting the user of “dangerous
voltage” inside the unit.
The exclamation point within the triangle
is a warning sign alerting the user of
important instructions accompanying the
product.