Thank you very much . . .
. . . for choosing one of our portable CD/MP3 radio recorders. For your own safety and in
order to learn all about the functions available, please read this manual and keep it for
future reference. And if you once sell the unit please include the manual.
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© 2006 Copyright, manufacturer: DK digital GmbH, Germany
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Important Safety Instructions, please read carefully!
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This unit is meant to play back CDs, to
receive radio program and to play back
and record compact cassettes. Using it in
any other way you risk electric shock.
This device may not be used differently
from the instructions in this manual.
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Never attempt to open the housing of
your CD radio recorder. All servicing or
repair must be referred to qualified
service personnel authorised by us.
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To avoid the risk of electric shock never
use the product in humid areas or near
water - e.g. near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool, or the like.
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This unit is intended for use with the
mains voltage of AC230V~ / 50 Hz or
battery power (6 x 1,5V). Never try to use
it with different voltage supply.
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Proper air circulation around the
housing must be provided to avoid
overheating.
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If objects have fallen inside or liquid
has been spilt onto the product disconnect
the plug from the mains immediately and
consult qualified service personnel.
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Never let children play with the unit or
stick anything into it. Otherwise they face
the risk of electric shock.
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Do not place the unit near strong
magnetic fields, water or heat.It
should not be exposed to direct sunlight
for a longer period. Avoid positions with
heavy dust or poor ventilation. The unit
should not be exposed to mechanical
vibrations or shock.
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This product uses invisible
“Class-1- Laser”. Never expose
your eyes to this dangerous laser
beam.
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If you move the FUNCTION switch to the
OFF position, the device is not
disconnected from the mains.To
switch the unit off completely, unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet.
If you don’t use the product for a longer
period disconnect it from the mains.
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For additional safety we recommend to
disconnect the unit from the mains during
a thunderstorm and when the unit is not
in use for a longer period.
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If you transport the unit from cold to warm
conditions, condensation inside may
cause moisture leading to malfunctions.
If so please open the disc tray and wait
about 30 minutes, until the moisture has
evaporated.
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After disconnection from the mains you
can use a soft damp cloth to clean the
housing. Don’t use strong cleansing
products.
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The control elements
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1. Carrying handle
2. CD compartment lid
3. FUNCTION - to choose the requested operating mode
4. VOLUME - to set the volume
5. X-Bass - to boost the low frequencies
6. Cassette compartment lid
7. - 12. - for cassette operation:
(PAUSE) - Pause
(STOP/EJ. - Stop / eject
(F.FWD) - Fast forward
(REW) - Fast rewind
(PLAY) - Playback
(RECORD) - Record
13. Dial lens
14. TUNING - to tune in the stations
15. BAND - to choose the radio band
FM mono-stereo switch
16.
9 SKIP/SEARCH - Skip / search backwards
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: SKIP/SEARCH - Skip / search forward
18. STOP - to stop CD playback
19. PLAY/PAUSE - to start / pause CD playback
20. FOLD+/+10 - to skip playback to the next folder / to skip
10 MP3 tracks at once
21. PROG./P-MODE - to program a sequence of CD tracks / to select the
desired playback mode
22. Speakers
23. FM telescope antenna
24. Mains socket AC230V~ / 50 Hz
25. Head phones socket
26. Battery compartment
27. POWER - lit when the unit is in operation
28. FM ST. - FM stereo indicator
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Power supply
You can operate this device with the mains voltage of AC230V~ / 50 Hz, or with battery
power.
Mains operation
Connect the mains cord to a properly wired wall outlet with a voltage of AC230V~ / 50 Hz
and to the mains socket on the rear panel of the unit. Now the device is operational.
Battery operation
Open the battery compartment on the bottom side of the unit. Insert 6 x 1.5V UM-1 "D" size
batteries (not supplied) into the compartment according to the insertion instructions in the
battery compartment. Observe the correct polarity of the batteries, as otherwise the device
may suffer damage. Due to their longer service life, we recommend you to use alkaline
batteries. Close the compartment again. Now the device is operational.
Batteries must not be thrown in the household waste. Please take used
batteries to the respective collecting points or take them there where
you have bought the new ones. Do not throw batteries into the fire.
General operation
Move the FUNCTION switch to choose the desired function.
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"CD/MP3" for CD/MP3 playback, or
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"RADIO" for radio reception, or
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"TAPE" for cassette operation.
To switch the unit off, move the FUNCTION switch to the "TAPE" position.
With the VOLUME controller you can set the volume as requested. Turn the controller
clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it counter clockwise to lower the volume.
Headphone Operation
You can connect a headphone to the PHONES jack at the rear end in the device using a
3.5mm jack plug. This deactivates the build-in speakers.
X-BASS
If you would like to boost the low frequencies, press the X-BASS button. Press the button
again to deactivate this function.
Be careful with regard to your hearing. A too high volume may lastingly impair the
hearing ability of your ears.
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CD/MP3 operation
This device plays generally audio CDs as well as CD-R(W) media burnt with a PC. Playback
of MP3 files is supported. Due to the various types of blank CDs, PC types, operating
systems, burning software and methods, we cannot guarantee that every burnt CD will be
played immaculately. The device does not play CD-ROMs or DVD media.
How to handle CDs
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Only touch CDs at the edges to avoid finger prints and dirt.
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Clean dirty CDs carefully with a soft non-fluff cloth by wiping from
the middle to the outside. Avoid circulating movements! Do not
use any solvents as this may damage the CD.
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Do not use any inscriptions and labels on your CDs. This could
damage the CD or lead to unbalance which might impair playback and
the device.
CD playback
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Move the FUNCTION switch to the CD/MP3 position.
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First lay down the carrying handle. Then you can open the CD compartment by carefully
pressing on the “OPEN/CLOSE” field. Insert a CD with the label side up onto the spindle of
the CD plate.
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Close the CD compartment by carefully pushing down the cover of the CD compartment
and slightly press the OPEN/CLOSE area until it clicks into place. The device is then
reading the CD. Now the display shows the total number of tracks on the CD.
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To start playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The CD display shows the respectively
played track number. Press this button again to pause playback. The dot next to the
track number will flash then. Pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button again continues the
playback process.
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Press the STOP button to stop playback. Now the display shows the total number of
tracks on the CD.
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Please always press the STOP button first before opening the CD compartment.
Select tracks
Before or during playback you can briefly press the
9 BACK or : NEXT button to select the
previous or subsequent track. Keep the button pressed to activate the search function
(high-speed playback). When the desired location is reached, release the button to resume
normal playback.
To skip 10 tracks at once, briefly press the FOLD +/+10 button. If you press this button for
one second, playback will skip to the next folder on the disc. While playing audio CDs this
button has no function.
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Choose playback options
If you press the REPEAT button once during playback, the REPEAT indicator will flash in the
display, and the track currently being played will be repeated. If you press this button twice,
the whole CD will be repeated and the REPEAT indicator is constantly lit. The track(s) will be
repeated over and over, until you leave the repeat mode by pressing the REPEAT button
again or if press the STOP button twice.
Choose playback options for audio CDs
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If you press the PROG./P-MODE button once during playback, "REPEAT" will flash in the
display, and the track currently being played will be repeated.
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If you press this button twice, the whole CD will be repeated and the REPEAT indicator is
constantly lit.
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If you press the PROG./P-MODE button three times, "RANDOM" will be displayed and the
tracks will be played in random order.
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Press this button again, to activate the intro mode. The display shows "INTRO" and the
first 10 seconds of each track will be played. If you hear the desired track press the
PROG./P-MODE button again to resume normal playback.
Choose playback options for MP3 discs
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If you press the PROG./P-MODE button once during playback, "REPEAT" will flash in the
display, and the track currently being played will be repeated.
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If you press this button twice, all tracks within the current folder will be repeated. The
display shows "FOLDER" then.
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If you press the PROG./P-MODE button three times, all tracks of the disc will be repeated
and the REPEAT indicator is constantly lit.
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If you press the PROG./P-MODE button four times, "RANDOM" will be displayed and the
MP3 tracks will be played in random order.
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Press this button again, to activate the intro mode. The display shows "INTRO" and the
first 10 seconds of each track will be played. If you hear the desired track press the
PROG./P-MODE button again to resume normal playback.
Playback in programmed order
You can programme the playback of tracks in a special sequence of up to 21 audio tracks or
99 MP3 tracks selected by yourself.
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To select the tracks for your individual sequence, stop playback first. Then press the
PROG./P-MODE button. Now the “PROGRAM.” indicator is flashing in the display and
invites you to select track no. 01.
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Now use the 9 or : buttons to select the first track.
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Press the PROG./P-MODE button, to store that track. “P02” in the display shows you that
you now may store track 2. Repeat above steps, until all desired tracks have been stored.
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE button, to start the playback of the programmed sequence.
To delete the programme press the STOP button twice, or open the CD compartment, or
switch to radio operation. Then the PROGRAM indication in the display goes out.
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Radio operation
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Move the function switch to the RADIO position. Select the desired frequency range
using the BAND switch.
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For FM reception you need to pull out the telescope antenna on the rear side of the unit.
Turn the antenna to find the best antenna orientation.
For AM reception the device has a built-in antenna. If AM reception is noisy or distorted,
please turn the unit to find the best orientation.
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Use the TUNING control to select the broadcasting stations. The dial scale behind the
TUNING knob will help you to locate stations.
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When receiving FM Stereo transmission, the FM ST indication is activated. For MONO
transmission or weak, noisy reception, put the BAND switch into FM position to improve
the sound quality.
Cassette operation
Do not use C-120 tapes or very cheap tapes. This may lead to malfunctioning and tape
spillage. Before inserting a tape please ensure that the tape reels run smoothly and that
there are no tape loops. Otherwise this might result in tape spillage.
The tapes are equipped with plastic clips which can be
removed to secure recordings against re-recording or erasing
(see Fig.). The resulting deepening may be covered with
adhesive tape to re-record the tape.
ATTENTION!
When you have removed the erase protection, the record button will be locked and cannot
be pressed! These plastic clips are also removed in commercial music tapes.
Play Tapes
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Put the function switch into the position TAPE.
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Press the button / STOP/EJ. The cassette compartment opens, and you can insert a
recorded tape with tape opening upwards into the cover bracket. The full tape reel
should be on the right side.
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Carefully close the cover by slighting pressing down the cover of the cassette
compartment. Press the play / PLAY button . The tape will be played.
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If you want to interrupt the playback for a short time only, press the / PAUSE button.
If you press this button again, the playback will continue.
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You may discontinue the playback by pressing the / STOP/EJ. button.
Fast Forward and Rewind
You can run forward and rewind the stopped tape. Use the / F.FWD button for fast
forward and the / REW button for fast rewind. When you have reached the desired tape
position, press the / STOP/EJ. button to stop the process. Never use the fast forward or
rewind functions during playback. This may cause damage to the tape.
Record Tapes
Put a cassette into the compartment: The side to be recorded must be visible from the
outside. The full tape reel has to be on the right side. Any previous recordings will be
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overwritten. Please keep in mind that the first centimetres of the tape material are not
recordable.
You need not pay attention on the level control – the recording automatics will regulate the
best possible level control. The volume control has therefore no impact on the recording.
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Select the sound source you would like to record (CD or RADIO). Prepare the CD
component or the radio for playing in accordance with these instruction.
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Press the Pause / PAUSE button, then the record / REC button. The / PLAY
button will also click into place. In order to start recording, press the PAUSE button again
to release it.
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The / STOP/EJ. button discontinues the recording.
Automatic Tape Stop
When in the process of recording or playback the end of the tape is reached, the tape stops
automatically and the relevant button is released.
Cleaning
In order to avoid tape transport errors you should regularly clean the parts of the cassette
recorder which have contact with the tape. Either use a cleaning cassette available from
specialized dealers or clean the parts shown below manually. For this, you will need a cotton
bud soaked in spirit or a lint-free cotton cloth. Never use hard or metallic items for cleaning:
this would damage the device.
Unplug the device, open the cassette department and press the / PLAY and
/ PAUSE buttons without a cassette being inserted. Begin the cleaning.
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Disposal advice
When the operating life of this device has ended it must not be disposed as
domestic waste, but in accordance with national environmental guidelines.
Support
In case of any problems or malfunctions occur while running your device, you have several
options to get help from our support-centre:
• Telephone (from Germany): 09 00/1393684 (Euro 1.89/min)
• Fax (from Germany): 0 18 05 / 00 82 38
Or visit us on our website (www.dk-digital.com), choose your language and click on
“Support”. Then fill-up the contact form provided there.
Technical Specifications
Power supply - mains operation: AC230V~/50 Hz
battery operation: DC9V=, 6 x 1,5V - UM-1
Power output: - RMS / P.M.P.O.
- 2 x 1,5 watts / 15 watts
Operation Temperature - 5 °C-+35°C
Reception range - FM: 88 - 108 MHz
- AM: 540 - 1600 KHz
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© 2006 Copyright
We reserve the right to correct errors and make technical alterations.
This manual is copyrighted. All rights reserved. Neither the manual as a whole
nor excerpts may be reproduced without our prior written permission.
DK digital GmbH
40878 Ratingen
Germany
www.dk-digital.com
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