CD1581 - Hi-fi system TRISTAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CD1581 TRISTAR

Användare R a d i o C D - P l a y e r Cd-158123 SAFETY INFORMATION Mains supply This equipment is designed to operated from a 230 Volt, 50Hz AC mains supply. Other power sources may damage it. Check that the rating label of the equipment says 230V AC before you plug it in for the first time. Mains plug We have fitted this equipment with a standard mains plug.

• If the mains lead gets damaged it must be replaced by a qualified service agent with an approval lead the same type.

• If you cut off the mains plug, for example to fit a different type, please destroy the old plug as it would be dangerous if inserted into a live power outlet. Carefully follow the wiring instructions supplied with the new plug.

• If a fuse is fitted to the plug, remove the fuse before throwing the plug away.

• Carefully follow the wiring instructions supplied with a new mains plug.

• Inever use a fused mains plug without the fuse cover. Symbols This equipment is double insulated and an earth connection is not required. Dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present inside this equipment. This mark is applied to show the equipment conforms to European safety and electro- magnetic compatibility standards. There are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this equipment. Safe use and care of your audio equipment We have designed and made this product to meet European safety standards, but as with any electrical equipment you must take care to get the longest working life from it and stay safe. Here are a few tips to help you do this. Read these instructions carefully before you try to use the equipment.

• Protect the mains lead.

• You must ensure the mains lead cannot be walked on, crushed, chafed, cut, and so on.

• Avoid harsh conditions such as wet or damp places, high humidity, strong vibration, extremely high or low temperatures, strong sunlight and places that are very dusty.

• Never let anyone, push objects into holes and ventilation slots. SAFETY INFORMATION

• To save power switch off mains power or pull out the mains power plug when you are not using the equipment, unless the function of the equipment requires a continuous power supply.

• Don’t continue to use this equipment if you have spilt liquids in it, if it is damaged in any way or if it does not work normally. Immediately unplug the equipment and get expert advice.

• Pull the mains plug out of the wall socket during thunderstorms. This product is designed for domestic use only. Any other use may invalidate the guarantee and might be dangerous. Ventilation Place the equipment on a hard flat surface away from direct sunlight and heat sources. If it is in a cabinet, allow at least a 10cm gap all around. Don’t obstruct the ventilation slots, including those underneath, with soft furnishings. Overheating will shorten the life of the equipment and increase the risk of fire. Cleaning Disconnect the mains supply and use only a lightly dampened soft cloth. Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents as these may damage the cosmetic finish. Batteries Remove batteries when the equipment is not to be used for a long time. Batteries left in equipment may cause damage through deterioration and corrosive leakage, invalidating the guarantee. To protect the environment please use local recycling facilities for battery disposal.

Disposal Waste electric and electronic products must not be disposed of with household waste. Please refer to the retailer from whom you purchased this item for disposal instructions. Batteries and packaging materials can be recycled using your local collection facilities.

• If anything goes wrong, don’t try and fix it yourself, get a qualified service agent to look at it.

• Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing or place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the equipment.

• Never put a naked flame source on or near the equipment.

• Small parts. Do not let young children play with the equipment.

• Never operate the equipment and try to view video while driving a vehicle. Class 1 laser product This product contains a low power laser device. Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.

3. FM STEREO INDICATOR

1. Always use a compact discs bearing the mark as shown:

2. Noted 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.

• Store the disc in its case.

• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high temperatures, high humidity or dusty places.

• 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. POWER SUPPLY Using the DC power supply The mains power supply can be used to save the batteries. Make sure that the unit is NOT plugged into the wall outlet before inserting the batteries. Batteries (not included) Open the battery compartment and insert 8 R14 batteries carefully observing the "+" and "-" polarity marking inside the compartment. Important: When replacing the batteries, make sure you dispose of the old batteries in accordance with regulations in your area. They should be disposed of in a location specifically designated for that purpose so they can be recycled safely and without posing any risk for the environment. Do not burn batteries.

• Incorrect use of the batteries may result in electrolyte leakage having a corrosive effect in the compartment.

• Do not mix different types of batteries: do not use alkaline batteries with saline batteries, for example.

• Do not mix old batteries with new ones. Use batteries of the same type recommended by the manufacturer.

• If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries as damage may occur due to battery leakage. Using the AC supply

• Make sure that the voltage indicated on the manufacturer's nameplate in the battery compartment corresponds to the voltage supply in your home. If this is not the case, DO NOT use this appliance. Seek qualified advice.

• Connect the electrical power cable to the unit, then plug it into the wall outlet. The wall outlet must be located near the product and be easily accessible.

• To turn power to the apparatus off, unplug the power supply cable from the wall outlet.

• To protect the unit during thunderstorms, unplug the power supply cable from the wall outlet. GENERAL OPERATION General operation

• Select the source by setting the FUNCTION SELECTOR to CD, OFF or RADIO.

• Set the desired volume level using the VOLUME KNOB.

• To turn off the unit, set the FUNCTION SELECTOR to OFF. Radio

• To listen to the FM radio, extend the telescopic antenna and adjust it for optimum reception. Reduce the length of the antenna if the signal is too strong (if you are very near the transmitter, for example).

• As the unit is equipped with a built-in antenna, the telescopic antenna is not needed to listen to AM stations.

• Move the entire unit to adjust the built-in antenna for optimum reception. Radio reception

• Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR on RADIO.

• Position the BAND SELECTOR on the desired band: AM, FM or FM ST.

• Turn the TUNING KNOB to search for the desired station. NOTE:

• The FM stereo indicator comes on if the BAND SELECTOR is set on FM ST. and you have tuned the radio to an FM stereo station.

• When you have finished listening to the radio, position the FUNCTION SELECTOR to OFF. Stereo headphones jack

• Connect headphones with the volume set low and increase it if required. Prolonged listening through some headphones at high volume settings can result in hearing damage.

• Reduce the VOLUME to a low level before putting on the headphones. You can then adjust the VOLUME progressively to a comfortable level.

The CD player supports audio discs, CD-R, CD-RW. Do not attempt to read CD-ROM, CDi, VCD’s, DVDs or DATA CDs. Note: Even if this portable radio-CD player is able to read CD-R and CD-RW discs, it is not possible to offer a 100% guarantee that all CD-R / RW discs can be read; playback depends on the quality and condition of the blank discs that you use, among other things. A playback failure does not necessarily indicate that the unit is malfunctioning.

• Position the FUNCTION SELECTOR on CD.

• To open the CD door, raise it by pressing the corner marked OPEN / CLOSE.

• Insert a CD, CD-R, CD-RW , printed surface facing upwards and gently close the CD player door.

• Start playback by pressing PLAY / PAUSE.

• Press PLAY / PAUSE to PAUSE and PLAY. To stop CD playback, press STOP. Instruction Manual7 NOTE: CD playback stops automatically when the CD compartment is opened, the radio function is selected or the CD has finished. Selecting a different track

• During playback, press NEXT or BACK on the unit to select a track.

• If you have selected a track number in Stop or Pause mode, press PLAY / PAUSE to resume playback.

• Briefly press NEXT to pass to the next track or press NEXT several times until the desired track number appears in the display.

• Briefly press BACK to return to the start of the current track.

• Press BACK several times to find a previous track. Searching for a passage on a track

• Press and hold BACK or NEXT to read the track in fast forward mode with the volume muted.

• Release the BACK or NEXT button periodically until you have found the desired passage (normal playback resumes automatically).

• Whilst in play mode, press the REP button once to playback the current track repeatedly.

• Whilst in play mode, press the REP button twice to playback the entire CD repeatedly. Programming of track numbers

• Up to 20 tracks can be programmed in any order. If desired, a given track can be programmed more than once.

• In STOP mode, press BACK or NEXT to select a track.

• When the desired track number appears, press the PROG button once to record the track (the unit displays "prog", briefly followed by the track number selected).

• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select and program the desired tracks.

• To start playback of your programmed tracks, press PLAY / PAUSE.

• The display will show “FUL” if you attempt to program more than 20 tracks. Program check In STOP mode, press the PROG button. (the unit displays the track numbers in the order they are programmed). Deleting a program Perform any of the following operations to delete the memory:

• Select the RADIO source;

• Press STOP twice. SPECIFICATIONS General Power supply : AC 230V ~ 50Hz : DC 12 8R 14 batteries (not included) Dimensions of unit : 257(L) x 118(W) x 200(H) mm Weight : 1.48 kg Frequency range : AM 540 to 1600KHz : FM 88 to 108MHz Output power : 2x3W Speaker : 8 Ohms Headphone : 3.5mm Jack (The technical characteristics are liable to change without notice)