CDR4500U - Cd player/recorder ROADSTAR - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Portable stereo radio with CD/MP3 player and USB input
Brand	Roadstar
Model	CDR4500U
Mains power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Battery power supply	6 UM-2 batteries (size C)
Radio bands	FM 87.5 – 108 MHz / MW 540 – 1600 kHz
CD player	CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3
USB input	For USB flash drives containing MP3 files
Anti-shock function	Up to 50 seconds (CD) or 55 seconds (MP3) shock protection
Programmed playback	Up to 21 tracks
Repeat function	Repeat one track (REP1) or entire disc (REP ALL)
Headphone jack	3.5 mm stereo jack, impedance 8 – 32 ohms
FM antenna	Telescopic
Laser safety	Invisible laser radiation – do not open the housing
Double insulation	Earth connection not required
Operating temperature	Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or heat sources
Humidity	Do not expose to rain or moisture
Cleaning	Soft cloth – no chemical solvents
Disposal	Do not dispose with household waste – recycle via WEEE
Supplied accessories	Mains power cord

Frequently Asked Questions - CDR4500U ROADSTAR

How to turn on the radio and select a station?

Set the function selector to AM or FM RADIO. Choose the band (AM/FM) with the band selector. Turn the tuning control to find a station. Adjust the volume.

How to insert and play a CD?

Set the function selector to CD/MP3/USB. Open the CD compartment by lifting the corner. Insert a disc label side up. Close the lid. Press Play/Pause (▶||). Playback starts automatically.

How to program a playlist on CD?

In stop mode (press STOP), press PROGRAM (12). Use the skip buttons to select a track, then press PROGRAM to store it. Repeat for up to 21 tracks. Press Play to start programmed playback.

How to repeat a track or the entire disc?

During playback, press the MODE button (11) several times. Once to repeat a track (REP1), twice to repeat the entire disc (REP ALL). Press again to cancel.

How to use the anti-shock function?

The anti-shock function is activated automatically. It protects playback for up to 50 seconds (CD) or 55 seconds (MP3) in case of vibrations. If the disc is scratched or dirty, it cannot correct errors.

What to do if the CD does not play?

Check that the disc is compatible (CD, CD-R, CD-RW in CD-DA or MP3 format). Clean the disc with a soft cloth from the center outward. If the problem persists, it may be due to the quality of the medium, not a defect of the device.

How to clean the device?

Use a soft, dry cloth. Never use chemical solvents such as benzene or antistatic sprays. For the disc, wipe from the center outward.

How to replace the batteries?

Unplug the device from the mains. Open the battery compartment on the back. Insert 6 UM-2 batteries respecting the indicated polarity. Remove used batteries to avoid leakage.

How to connect headphones?

Insert a 3.5 mm stereo plug into the PHONES jack (10). The speakers are automatically cut off. Use headphones with impedance 8-32 ohms.

How to dispose of the device at end of life?

Do not dispose of the device with household waste. It bears the WEEE symbol (crossed-out bin). Take it to a collection point for recycling or inquire at your local council.

USER MANUAL CDR4500U ROADSTAR

- Your new unit was manufactured and assembled under strict ROADSTAR quality control. Thank-you for purchasing our product for your music enjoyment. Before operating the unit, please read this instruction manual carefully. Keep it also handy for further future references.

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WARNINGS

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of important instructions accompanying the product.

The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of "dangerous voltage" inside the unit.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury.

Invisible laser radiation when the unit is opened or interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to laser beam. Use of controls, adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

230v\~

This unit operates on 230V \~ 50Hz. If the unit is not used for a long period of time, remove the plug from the AC mains.

This unit must not be exposed to moisture or rain.

Ensure all connections are properly made before operating the unit.

This unit should be positioned so that it is properly ventilated. Avoid placing it, for example, close to curtains, on the carpet or in a built-in installation such as a bookcase.

Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight or heat radiating sources.

Make sure all batteries are inserted according to the proper polarity. Do not mix old batteries with new ones.

If the unit is not used for a long period of time (more than 1 month), remove all batteries from their compartment to avoid possible leaking.

Playability of self-made CDs on Roadstar CD drive mechanisms.

CD-R/CD-RW in CD-DA and in MP3 format can be played back. However it can occur, due to differences in the quality of the media as well as the characteristics of the recording, that individual self-made CDs cannot be read. This does not indicate an incorrect function of the playback unit in these cases.

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CDR-4500U

Portable Stereo with CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3 player and USB Port.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read this instruction manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your new Radio Cassette/CD/USB/MMC Player before using it for the first time. Please retain this manual for future reference.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1 FM Antenna

2 CD Compartment

3 USB Port

4 Dial Scale

5 Tuning Control

6 CD Open / Close corner

7 AC-230V Power

8 Volume Control

9 Function Switch (RADIO/OFF/CD-MP3-USB)

10 Phones Jack

11 CD Repeat Button

12 CD Program Button / +10 with CD-MP3

13 CD Forward Skip/Search Button (▶)

14 CD Reverse Skip/Search Button (◀)

15 LCD Display

16 FM Stereo indicator

17 CD Play/pause Button

18 Handle

19 CD Stop Button

20 Battery Compartment

21 Power ON Indicator

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CONNECTING TO POWER

Before switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.

For your own safety read the following instructions carefully before attempting to connect this unit to the mains.

This unit is designed to operate on AC 230V 50Hz current only. Connecting it to other power sources may damage the unit.

Caution

To prevent electric shock disconnect from the mains before removing cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Safety Precaution

Do not allow this unit to be exposed to rain or moisture.

Mains Supply: AC230Volts / 50Hz - AC only

This symbol means that this unit is double insulated. An earth connection is not required.

POWER SUPPLY

- Remove the stereo carefully from the box, retaining the packaging for future use.

- Please read this instruction book carefully before operating this unit.

AC Power Operation

- Plug the supplied AC power cord into the AC power socket on the back of this portable stereo. Connect the AC Power Cord to your AC household mains outlet and switch on the mains supply. Make sure the voltage is compatible.

Battery Operation

• Remove mains lead from the unit for battery operation.
• Open the Battery Compartment (20) at the back of the stereo and insert six UM-2 batteries following the polarity diagram shown inside the battery compartment.
• Batteries should be removed from the compartment if the unit is not to be used for some time.
• Flat batteries should be removed from the unit to avoid leakage.

RADIO OPERATION

1. Set the Function Selector (9) to AM or FM RADIO position.
2. Tune to the desired radio station by turning the Tuning control (5).
3. Adjust the Volume (8) control to the desired level.
4. To turn off the radio, set the Function Selector (9) to the OFF position.

Antenna

For FM reception there is a built-in telescopic FM antenna (1) at the rear of the unit. Extend the antenna and move it around to obtain the best reception.

For MW reception the signals are picked up through a built-in ferrite antenna. Your may have to orient the unit to obtain the best reception.

FM Stereo and Mono Reception

When an FM signal is tuned in, setting the BAND selector (4) to the FM position will enable the broadcasting to be received in stereo sound. The FM Stereo indicator (16) will light up.

- To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the centre of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

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• Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc's recorded surface with a soft cloth. Unlike conventional records, compact discs have no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles. Wipe in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduction quality.
• Never use chemicals such as record sprays, antistatic sprays, benzine, or thinners to clean compact discs. These chemicals can irreparably damage the disc's surface.
• Discs should be returned to their cases after use. This avoids serious scratches that could cause the Laser pickup to skip.
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high temperatures for extended

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periods. Long exposure to high temperatures can warp the disc.

- Do not stick paper or write anything with a ballpoint pen on the label side of the disc.

CD/MP3 PLAYBACK

Loading and Unloading Compact Discs

1. Set the Function Selector (9) to the CD/MP3/USB Position.
2. Open the disc compartment by lifting the CD OPEN corner (6).
3. When the door has opened, remove a disc from its case and place it carefully in the compartment with the label side facing up. Locate 3" discs, on the central spindle in the compartment.
4. Close the door by pressing on the corner of the CD door.

The total number of tracks appears on the display: Playback starts.

During playback, the actual track appears.

1. Adjust the VOLUME control to your desired listening level.
2. To stop playback temporarily, press the PLAY/PAUSE (▶II) button (17) once. The Play indicator will flash on the display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (▶II) button again to resume playback.
3. To stop playback, press the STOP (<) (19) button once.
4. To switch OFF the unit select TAPE with the Function Selector (9).

Notes:

• When the CD door is accidentally opened during playback, " OP " will appear on the display.
• Wait until the disc is fully stopped before opening the CD (2) compartment.
• This unit can play 3" (8cm) single CDs without an adaptor.

Loading MP3 files from a USB memory Stick

1. Set the function switch to CD/MP3/USB.
2. Connect the MP3 player to the USB port to switch it on.
3. Once playing, the USB MP3 track can be selected in the same way as the CD tracks.

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LOCATING A PARTICULAR TRACK OR POINT OF THE TRACK

1. Press the SKIP DN (9)(14) button once to go back to the beginning of the current track.
2. Press the SKIP DN button repeatedly to go back to previous tracks.
3. Press the SKIP UP (:) (13) button repeatedly to go to next tracks.
4. Press and hold either SKIP UP or SKIP DN button to search backwards or forwards, at high speed, a particular point of track.

Note: Low level audio will be heard during the search process to assist in locating the correct point in the track.

REPEAT PLAYBACK WITH CD

1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (17).
2. To repeat the same track, press the REPEAT button (11) once. The indicator 'REP' symbol appears on the display. The CD will start single repeat playback until STOP button (19) is pressed. Press the REPEAT button 3 times more to cancel single repeat. The indicator 'REP' disappears from the display.
3. To repeat the entire disc, press the REPEAT button (11) twice. REP ALL will appear on the display.

Press the MODE button 3 times more to cancel all disc repeat. The indicator REP ALL disappears from the display.

REPEAT PLAYBACK WITH MP3

1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (17).
2. To repeat the same track, press the REPEAT button (11) once. The indicator 'REP' appears on the display.

The CD will start single repeat playback until STOP button (19) is pressed. Press the REPEAT button 3 times more to cancel single repeat. The indicator 'REP' disappears from the display.

1. To repeat the entire disc, press the REPEAT button (11) three times. REP ALL will appear on the display.
2. Press the REPEAT button 1 time more to cancel all disc repeat. The indicator disappears from the display.

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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK FOR CD/USB

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1. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (17) and after 5 seconds the STOP button (19).
2. Press the PROGRAM button (12). The track number "P-01" will appear and "PROG" will appear on the display indicating the first selection.

3. Press SKIP DN (9) or SKIP UP (:) button to select the desired track to be programmed. The track number which will be programmed will appears on the display.

4. Press once the PROGRAM button (12) to enter the track into memory. "P-02" will appear.

5. Repeat the steps 3 and 4 to program up to 21 tracks.

6. Press PLAY/PAUSE (▶II) button (10) once to start programmed playback.

7. To cancel programmed playback, press the STOP button (19) twice.

Note: During program playback, if you wish to repeat the entire programmed playback, press the REPEAT button (11) repeatedly until the "REP" indicator appears on the display.

ANTI-SHOCK FUNCTION

• If in use, the player is likely to receive shocks or vibrations (i.e. whilst walking or in a moving vehicle). The ANTI-SHOCK function is active to provide uninterrupted playback when power on.
• Should the player receive shocks for more than 50 seconds continuously in CD playback or 55 seconds in MP3 playback, the sound can mute for a very short while and will resume once the player has stabilised from the shock.

Notes:

- The Anti-shock function will not correct the errors arising from the use of defective scratched or dirty discs.

- IMPORTANT! During CD/MP3 playback, the ANTI-SHOCK function is always ON and this function can not be disactivated.

IMPORTANT

Since movement of the CD mechanism and the sensitive circuitry may cause interference to a radio tuner nearby switch this unit off while operating other radio devices.

This product utilizes a laser

Danger - Invisible laser radiation when opened and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to the beam.

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Caution - Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures not listed in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Concerning Compact Discs

Only compact discs identified with this mark can be used with this player.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply

AC: 230V \~ 50Hz

Batteries: 6 x UM-2

Radio Frequency Coverage

FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz

MW: 540 - 1600 kHz

General

Headphones: 3.5mm stereo jack plug, 8-32W

CD Player

Pick Up: 3-Beam. Semiconductor Laser

Encoding: 16-Bit Linear

Note: Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvement.

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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