HF1253 - Hi-fi system AudioSonic - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	AudioSonic
Model	HF1253
Category	Hi-fi system
Product type	Stereo system with CD/MP3 player, FM/AM radio, USB port and AUX input
Power supply	AC power cord (220-240 V ~ 50 Hz)
Remote control batteries	1 C-type battery (LR14)
Main functions	FM/AM radio, CD/MP3 player, USB playback, AUX input, track programming, repeat and shuffle modes, clock setting
Radio bands	FM and AM (MW)
FM stereo reception	Yes, with stereo indicator
FM antenna	Wired antenna at the rear
AM antenna	Directional built-in ferrite antenna
Disc formats	Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW (MP3)
USB port	Yes, for USB storage devices
AUX input	3.5 mm stereo jack (front)
Programming	Up to 20 tracks (CD) or 99 tracks (MP3)
Playback modes	Normal, repeat 1, repeat album (MP3), repeat all, shuffle
Display	LCD screen
Remote control	Yes, included (infrared)
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. Clean discs with a soft cloth from center to outward. Do not use chemicals.
Safety	Do not expose to water or moisture. Do not open the cabinet. Avoid heat sources. Use only the specified power supply.
Spare parts and repairability	Do not attempt to repair yourself. Consult a qualified technician. Spare parts are not listed.

Frequently Asked Questions - HF1253 AudioSonic

How to set the time on the AudioSonic HF1253 hi-fi system?

Press and hold the CLOCK SET button. While holding, press HOUR to set hours and MINUTE to set minutes. Release all buttons to confirm.

How to play a CD on this device?

Set the function selector to CD/MP3. Open the disc lid, place a disc (label side up), and close the lid. Playback starts automatically. Use the PLAY/PAUSE, SKIP +, and SKIP - buttons to control playback.

How to program tracks in a specific order?

Make sure playback is stopped (press STOP). Press MODE until P01 blinks. Select the track with SKIP + or SKIP - (and ALBUM for MP3), then press MODE to memorize. Repeat for up to 20 tracks (CD) or 99 tracks (MP3). Press PLAY/PAUSE to start programmed playback.

Can I use a USB flash drive with this system?

Yes, plug a USB device into the front port. Make sure no disc is in the player. Set the function selector to CD/MP3, then press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE button for a few seconds to switch to USB mode. Playback starts automatically.

How to improve FM radio reception?

Fully extend the FM antenna located at the rear of the unit. For stereo reception, set the band selector to FM ST. If the signal is weak, switch to FM (mono) mode to reduce noise.

What to do if the remote control does not work?

Check that the power button on the main unit is set to ON. Replace the battery (type C) if necessary. Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote control and the infrared sensor. Move away from other devices emitting infrared.

How to connect an external device (MP3 player, smartphone)?

Use a 3.5 mm stereo audio cable (male-to-male) to connect the headphone or line-out of your device to the AUX IN jack on the front. Set the function selector to AUX (or CD/MP3 depending on the model) and start playback on the external device. Adjust the volume on both devices.

What are the important safety precautions?

Do not expose the device to rain or moisture. Do not place objects containing liquid on it. Avoid heat sources. Do not block ventilation openings. Use only the supplied power cord. In case of a problem, unplug the device and consult a technician.

How to clean the device and discs?

For the cabinet, use a soft, dry cloth. Never use chemical or abrasive products. For discs, wipe them from the center outward with a soft cloth. Do not use solvents. A dirty or scratched disc may skip tracks.

What to do if the device does not power on or respond?

Unplug the power cord and remove all batteries (including those in the remote control). Wait a few seconds, then plug back in. If the problem persists, contact a qualified technician. Electrostatic discharge may sometimes cause temporary malfunction.

USER MANUAL HF1253 AudioSonic

Black electronic audio workstation with digital display and two black speaker units (no visible text or symbols)

Stereo powerpack

CD / MP3 / USB

HF-1253

AudioSonic

Dear customer,

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this high quality product.

Please read the instruction manual carefully so that you will be able to make the best possible use of the appliance. This manual includes all the necessary instructions and advice for using, cleaning and maintaining the appliance. If you follow these instructions you will be guaranteed off an excellent result, it saves you time and will avoid problems. We hope you will have a great deal of pleasure from using this appliance.

WARNING

• Please refer the information on exterior bottom enclosure for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the apparatus.
  • To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
• The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
• Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam of laser.
• Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
• Attention should be drawn to environmental aspects of battery disposal.
  • Use of the apparatus in moderate climates.
• The rating and marking information are located at the bottom of the unit.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphone and headphones can cause hearing loss.

• The mains plug of unit should be obstructed or should be easily accessed during intended use.

• To be completely disconnect the power input, the mains plug of apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains.

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
  • To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
  • Risk of electric shock. Do not open.
  • Warning: shock hazard-do not open
  • To prevent personal injury, do not reverse any batteries and do not mix battery types.
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
  • The rating plate is located at the back cabinet of the apparatus.
• Do not throw batteries in fire.

Within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Within an equilateral triangle, is used to indicate that a specific component shall be replaced only by the component specified in that documentation for safety reason.

The following label has been affixed to the unit, listing the proper procedure for working with the laser beam:

This label is attached to the place as illustrated to inform that the apparatus contains a laser component.

This label is placed inside the unit. As shown in the illustration. To warn against further measures on the unit. The equipment contains a laser radiating laser rays according to the limit of laser product of class 1.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
• RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.
• HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating instructions should be followed.
• WATER AND MOISTURE - The appliance should not be used near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundrytub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.
• VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Do not place on bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings, in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
• HEAT - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• POWER SOURCE - The appliance should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
• POWER CORD PROTECTION - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.
• POWER LINES - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
• OBJECT and LIQUID ENTRY - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

• ESD WARNING - The display does not function properly or no reaction to operation of any the control may due to the electrostatic discharge. Switch off and unplug the set. Reconnect after a few seconds.

• DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
  a. The power-supply cord or plug has been damaged.
  b. Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance enclosure.
  c. The appliance has been exposed to rain.
  d. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. e. The appliance does not appear to operate normally.

• SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the user operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Notes:

• Dirty or scratched CD may cause a skipping problem. Clean or replace the CD.
• If an error display or malfunction occurs, disconnect the AC cord and remove all the batteries. Then turn the power back on.

BEFORE OPERATION

Notes: Concerning compact discs.

Since dirty, damaged or warped discs may damage the appliance, care should be taken of the followings items:

• Usable compact discs. Use only compact disc with the mark shown below.
  • CD compact disc only with digital audio signals.

LOCATION OF CONTROL

1. LCD DISPLAY 12. AUX IN
2. POWER INDICATOR 13. ALBUM
3. FM ST. INDICATOR 14. FUNCTION SELECTOR
4. REMOTE SENSOR 15. POWER ON / OFF
5. STOP 16. VOLUME CONTROL
6. MODE 17. PLAY/PAUSE
7. SKIP + 18. TIME SET
8. BAND SELECTOR
9. SKIP-
10. TUNING CONTROL
11. USB SLOT
12. AUX IN
13. ALBUM
14. FUNCTION SELECTOR
15. POWER ON / OFF
16. VOLUME CONTROL
17. PLAY/PAUSE
18. TIME SET
19. HOUR
20. MINUTE
21. AC POWER CORD
22. FM ANTENNA
23. SPEAKER JACKS (L/R)

POWER SOURCE

You can power your appliance by plugging the AC power cord at the back of the appliance into a wall AC power outlet. Check that the rated voltage of your appliance matches your local voltage.

REMOTE CONTROL

1. STOP
2. MODE
3. SKIP +
4. +10
5. PLAY/PAUSE
6. PROGRAM
7. SKIP
8. ALBUM

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    M["⑦"] --> N["○"]
    O["⑧"] --> P["○"]

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

Insert a "Cell" size batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure that the batteries are inserted damage to the remote control. Always remove the batteries when the remote control will not be used for a long period of time, as this will cause leakage to the batteries and subsequently damage to your set.

Slide out cover and install single "Cell" battery with polarities as shown.

Notes:

• Power button on main unit must be 'On' in order for Remote Control to operate.
• If the distance required between the remote control and the appliance decreases, the batteries are exhausted. In this case replace the batteries with new one.

SENSOR WINDOW OF THE RECEIVER

• Even if the remote control is operated within the effective range, its operation may be impossible if there are any obstacles between the appliance and the remote control.
- If the remote control is operated near other appliances which generate infrared rays, or if other remote control devices using infrared rays are used near the appliance, it may operate incorrectly.

RADIO OPERATION

General operation

• Set the "FUNCTION" selector to "RADIO" mode.
• Select desired band by using the "BAND" selector.
• Adjust radio frequency to your desired station by using the "TUNING" control.
• Adjust the "VOLUME" control to the desired level.

FM / FM-stereo reception

• Set the "BAND" selector to FM mode for MONO reception.
• Set the "BAND" selector to FM ST. mode for FM STEREO reception. The Stereo indicator light up to show FM ST. mode.

For better reception

• FM - This appliance has a FM antenna located at the rear cabinet.
This wire is completely unraveled and extended for better reception.
- AM - This appliance is equipped with a built - in directional ferrite AM antenna. Rotate the appliance to get better reception.

CD / MP3 OPERATION

General operation

PLAY / PAUSE (▶) Press to start playing CD / MP3 disc. Press again to stop playing CD / MP3

operation temporarily. Press again to resume playback.

SKIP + & (▶) Press to go to the next track or back to the previous track. SKIP - (▶) Press and hold while playing until you find the point of

the sound. STOP (■) Press to stop all CD / MP3 operation.

Playback

• Set the "FUNCTION" selector to "CD / MP3" mode.
• Open the CD door and place a CD / MP3 disc with the label up in the CD compartment.
• Close the CD door.
  • Focus search is performed if disc is inside.
  For CD disc - Total number of tracks is read and appears on the display. For MP3 disc - "MP3" appears on the display.
• Playback will start automatically from the first track.
• Adjust the "VOLUME" control to the desired level.
• Press the "PLAY / PAUSE" button again when you want to stop playback temporarily.
• Press the "STOP" button when finished.

CD / MP3 OPERATION

Program

• Be sure to press the "STOP" button before use.
• Press the "MODE" button, the display will show "P01" and flash.
• Select desired track by using the "SKIP +" or "SKIP -" button. (You may select a desired album by pressing the "ALBUM" button)
• Press the "MODE" button again to confirm desired track into the program memory.
• Repeat step 2 and 3 to enter additional tracks into the program memory.
• When all the desired tracks have programmed, press the "PLAY / PAUSE" button to play the disc in the order you have programmed.
• Press the "STOP" button twice to terminate programmed playback. Up to 20 tracks fo CD disc, 99 tracks of MP3 disc can be programmed for disc play in any order.

Mode

Press the "MODE" button before or during playing CD / MP3 disc, each press switches the mode function as follows:

1 - REPEAT 1
2 - REPEAT ALBUM (*MP3 ONLY)
3 - REPEAT ALL
4-RANDOM
5-NORMAL PLAYBACK

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    B --> C["REPEAT ALBUM"]
    C --> D["REPEAT ALL"]
    D --> E["NORMAL PLAYBACK"]
    E --> F["RAND"]
    F --> G["RANDOM"]
    G --> H["REPEAT ALL"]
    H --> I["REPEAT ALBUM"]
    I --> J["REPEAT 1"]

USB OPERATION

General operation

PLAY / PAUSE ▶ Press to start playing tracks from the USB. Press again to stop playing USB operation temporarily. Press again to resume playback.

SKIP + & (▶) Press to go to the next track or back to the previous track. SKIP - (◀) Press and hold while playing until you find the point of the sound.

STOP (■) Press to stop all USB operation.

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Playback

• Plug or slot in USB device to the port. (Make sure no disc on disc tray)
• Set the "FUNCTION" selector to "CD / MP3" mode.
• Press and hold the "PLAY / PAUSE" button for a few seconds to entry USB mode.
• Playback will start automatically from the first track.
• Press the "STOP" button when finished.
• Press the "PLAY / PAUSE" button again, playback will start from the first track.

Program, mode

The operation of PROGRAM, MODE are as the same as that of CD / MP3.

Please refer to CD / MP3 OPERATION.

OTHER FEATURES

Clock setting

• Press the "TIME SET" button. (Do not release "TIME SET" button during time setting)
• Press the "HOUR" button to set hour.
• Press the "MINUTE" button to set minute.
• Release all button to confirm setting. Confirmed setting will on the display.

Aux in

• Use a 3.5mm Male-to-Male Stereo cable to connect any external audio device with a 3.5mm Headphone or Ling-Out jack to the AUX IN jack on the front panel of the stereo.
• Start playback on the external audio device. Adjust the volume on the audio device (do not set the volume too high to avoid distortion). You may also adjust the volume on the appliance.
• To control playback function, use the controls provided by the external audio device.

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