KL 2104 - Cd player/recorder Karcher Audio - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KL 2104 Karcher Audio

Not for children under 3 years

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1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Water and Moisture - Do not use the apparatus near water (e.g. bath tub, sink, swimming pool) or in wet places or tropical climates. Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on top of the apparatus. Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.
5. Setup - The apparatus should only be placed on a stable, flat surface. Do not let the apparatus fall down or expose it to shock.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
   Ensure a minimum distance of 5cm around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
8. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
10. Cables and Plugs - The mains plug shall remain readily operable. All cables should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
11. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a dry and clean cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners or detergents. Always pull the mains plug before cleaning the unit.
12. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
13. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
14. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

a) The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
c) The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
d) The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
e) The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

1. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
2. Open Fire - Keep the apparatus away from open fires. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on the apparatus.
3. Thunderstorms - During a thunderstorm the mains plug should be unplugged.
4. Safety Check - After servicing the technician should conduct a safety check in order to ensure that the apparatus is working properly and safely.

5. Batteries - Always place batteries in the correct polarization into electrical components. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Do not mix old and new batteries. Take attention to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Remove batteries before disposing of the product.

6. Headphones - Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

Special Safety Instructions

1. Batteries must be inserted/replaced by an adult.
2. The unit may only be operated by using one of the power sources available (either by batteries or external power adaptor - power adaptor not included).
3. Non-rechargeable batteries may not be recharged.
4. Rechargeable batteries may only be charged under the supervision of an adult.
5. Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the unit before charging.
6. Exhausted batteries must be removed from the unit.
7. The supply terminals may not be short-circuited.
8. The transformer is not a toy.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRO SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

Batteries

Batteries may not be disposed of in regular house hold trash. Every consumer has the obligation to return batteries to special disposal locations.

Disposal of Used Electrical & Electronic Equipment

The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipments waste. By ensuring the correct disposal of this product, you will help prevent potential hazards to the environment and to human health, which could otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

1. Handling discs

Always keep the CD compartment shut to prevent dust or dirt from getting into the CD mechanism.
- Do not touch the recorded surface.
- Do not stick paper or write on either side of the CD.
- Do not bend the CD.
- Only handle a disc on its outer edges.

1. Storing discs

2. To avoid scratches/damages always put CDs back into their cases after use.

3. Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, dust, dirt, high temperatures, high humidity or water.

4. Cleaning discs

5. Use a soft cloth to wipe fingerprints and dust from the disc surface.

6. Carefully move the cloth from the center of the disc to its edge:

Correct False

• Never use benzene, thinners, record cleaner fluid or antistatic spray to clean CDs.

• Compatibility

• Due to the numerous compression methods, some discs may not play.

Power Supply

Battery operation

• Open the battery compartment : Loosen the screw on the cover of battery compartment with a screwdriver and remove the cover.
  Insert 4x C/UM-2 1.5V type batteries (not included). Make sure that you follow the polarity markings inside the compartment!
• Close the battery compartment and tighten the screw.

General battery safety precautions

• Follow the battery manufacturer's safety and usage instructions.
• Keep batteries away from children and pets.
• Do not throw batteries into fire. Never expose batteries to heat or fire.
  Disposal of batteries: Dispos of exhausted batteries according to the local laws and regulations. For further information, please contact your disposal authority.
• Do not mix exhausted and new batteries and abnormal batteries with rechargeable ones.
• Do not mix different battery types, e.g. alkaline with zinc/carbon. Only use batteries of the same type.
• Use only batteries of high quality (e.g. alkaline), which do not contain mercury or cadmium.
• Wrong usage of batteries can cause a leaking of the electrolyte and corrode the battery compartment or let the batteries burst.
• Do not recharge batteries, danger of explosion!
• During a long period of non-use, please remove the batteries to avoid leakage.

Operation of power adaptor (optional, not included)

Before connecting the AC/DC adaptor to a wall socket make sure that the voltage on the label corresponds to the voltage in your household.

• Only use a common 6V/600 mA power adaptor.
• Connect the power adaptor to the DC 6V jack (16).

Note: When connecting a power supply at the device, the batteries will be automatically disconnected.

Caution: The device may only be connected to a 6V, 5W AC-DC adaptor with negative pole at the inner conductor of the plug. The connection of another power supply may damage the device. Power supplies are available in specialist shops.

Phone jack

A Phone jack (15) has been provided. To use it, plug in headphones (3.5mm connector) available at your local dealer and adjust the OFF. VOL. (17). to a comfortable listening level.

When external headphones are connected, the main speakers of the unit will be mute.

General Operation Instructions

On/Off

Switch on the unit and adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level by turning the OFF. VOL. knob (17) clockwise. On the LED display " - - " is indicated.

To switch off, turn the knob counterclockwise until it snaps. The LED display (1) turns off.

CD playback

1. Switch on the unit by turning the OFF. VOL. knob (17) clockwise.
2. Open the CD door (4) by lifting the recess OPEN (3). Place a CD on center spindle with the cover side faced up and close the CD door (4). Note: If no CD is inserted, the LED display (1) shows "---".
3. On the LED display (1) the indication “- - “ flashes for some seconds. Then the total number of tracks on the CD is shown.
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE (9) to start the playback. On the display the track number is indicated, e.g. "01."
5. Adjust the volume by rotating of OFF. VOL. (17) to a suitable listening level.

6. To interrupt the playback temporary (pause) press PLAY/PAUSE (9). Pressing PLAY/PAUSE (9) again cancels the pause mode and resumes the normal playback of the CD.

7. Press STOP (12) to stop the playback of the CD.

Selection of a specific track

During the playback you can skip with B.SKIP (10) or F.SKIP (11) to the previous or next track.

1. Select the track in the playback, stop or pause mode with B.SKIP (10) or F.SKIP (11) and start the playback with PLAY/PAUSE (9).
2. With a short keystroke on F.SKIP (11) skip to the next track or press repeatedly the key, until the desired track number is shown on the display.
3. With a short keystroke on B.SKIP (10) skip to the beginning of the current track.
4. To skip back one or more tracks press more than one time B.SKIP (10).

Fast forward and rewind

Press and hold F.SKIP (11) or B.SKIP (10) to move fast forward or backward within the track. At this action the sound is muted automatically.

Playback mode

• By pressing REPEAT (14) the playback mode can be toggled. The indication of the adjusted playback mode takes place with the decimal point following the first digit on the LED display.
  To cancel the playback mode press repeatedly REPEAT (14), until the decimal point following the first digit on the LED display disappears.

Repeat a single track

Press once REPEAT (14) to repeat the current track continuously. On the display the decimal point following the first digit is flashing.

Repeat all tracks

Press twice REPEAT (14) to repeat the complete CD continuously. On the display the decimal point following the first digit lights up permanent.

Program playback

Up to 20 tracks can be programmed to be played in a specific order.

1. Press once PROGRAM (13) during the playback or stop mode. On the display "00" and also the PROGRAM LED (2) are flashing.
2. Select with B.SKIP (10) or F.SKIP (11) the desired track number.
3. Store the track with PROGRAM (13). The program number will be increased by one and shown for short time on the display.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program up to 20 tracks.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE (9) to start the playback of the tracks in the programmed order.
6. Stop the programmed playback with STOP (12).
7. Press in the stop mode PROGRAM (13) and then PLAY/PAUSE (9) again to continue the program playback.
8. After pressing PROGRAM (13) in the stop mode you can check the programmed track numbers in the program memory with B.SKIP (10) or F.SKIP (11).
9. Delete the programmed sequence by opening the CD door or turning off the CD player with OFF. VOL. (17).

Karaoke function

The device is equipped with two coequal microphones.

1. Place a CD on center spindle with the cover side faced up and close the CD door (4).
2. Press PLAY/PAUSE (9) to start the playback.
3. Slide the ON/OFF button (5) on the microphone to the ON position.
4. Adjust the microphone volume by rotating the - MIC VOL + (8) knob to a suitable listening level.
5. Now you can start singing into the microphone together with the music from the CD.

Note: Don't be too close with the microphones to the speakers; otherwise an acoustic feedback (whistling from the speakers) can happen.

Public announcements

No CD necessary. Just talk into the microphone and the voice will be returned amplified by the device.

1. Just turn on the device with OFF. VOL. (17) without an inserted CD.
2. Slide the ON/OFF button (5) on the microphone to the ON position.
3. Adjust the microphone volume by rotating the - MIC VOL + (8) knob to a suitable listening level.
4. Now you can start singing or talking into the microphone.

Note: Don't be too close with the microphones to the speakers; otherwise an acoustic feedback (whistling from the speakers) can happen.

Trouble Shooting

If you experience any problem with this system, review the list below before you contact the customer service.

WARNING: Never open the device. Always refer service or maintenance to authorized customer service personnel.

Problem Possible Cause Solution
The player doesn't work. The CD	is inserted upside down. The CD is dirty or damaged. The Laser lens is dirty. The CD door (4) is not closed. The batteries are exhausted.	Reinsert disc with label side facing up. Replace or clean the CD. Clean the Laser lens. Close the CD door (4). Replace the batteries or use the AC/DC adapter.
No sound from the earphones. The	the earphone plug is not properly inserted.	Plug in again the earphone plug.
No sound. The volume is set too	low. Increase the volume with OFF. VOL. (17).
No sound when using the microphones.	The ON/OFF (5) switch on the microphone is set to the OFF position. The microphone volume is set too low.	Slide the ON/OFF (5) switch to the ON position. Increase the microphone volume with - MIC VOL + (8).

Specifications

General

Power Supply:

AC-DC adaptor: AC 230V~50Hz / DC 6V, 600mA

Battery operation: DC 6V (4x UM-2/R14 batteries, 1.5V)

Dimensions: approx. 265 × 100 × 225 ~mm

Net weight: approx. 1 kg with inserted batteries

Technical specifications and design may change without notice.