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CD OPERATION

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Random Play

The CD player can play tracks in a randomly generated sequence.
Press the RANDOM button. The RANDOM indicator will appear.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The player will now select a track from the disc, at 

random, and begin to play that track. 
This continues until all the tracks have been played on that disk.

Fault Guide

Symptom

Fault

Action

No power to the player 

Check the power plug is 

Dead. No leds lit.

 

Function switch in incorrect
position

Switch to CD or Radio

No Radio operation. Led lit

Function switch set to CD 

Switch to Radio. Turn up the 
volume

No radio  stations on FM

Poor signal

Extend or  rotate the rod 
aerial

Should you experience any problems please see guide below before calling the help line

connected correctly and the
switch is turned on.

Not playing Cd’s

Dirty or damaged Cd’s

Remove disc, inspect for dirt
or damage. Clean disc as
page 12.

No radio stations on Medium
Wave

Poor signal

Rotate the case of the
player, the internal aerial is
directional. The rod aerial is
not operational on MW

Jumps or stops playing on
Cd’s

As above.

As above.

Laser lens dirty

Use a domestic CD Lens
cleaner disc

Tape “WOWS” or plays slow

Tape looses quality

Cassette wound too tightly

Play head dirty

Play tape at “Fast wind” in
both directions, to loosen the
tape.
Use a domestic tape head
cleaning cassette

If you are still having difficulty please call the Technical help line. Ring 01422 203676 (Normal
rates apply).
Opening hours Mon-Fir 8 am - 8 pm. Sat 9 am - 4 pm. Sun 11am - 4 pm. “Bank holidays as
Sun”

Summary of Contents for CDC388AR

Page 1: ...CDC388AR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Customer Help Line 01422 203676 ...

Page 2: ...en affixed to the unit listing the proper procedure for working with the laser beam CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LABEL This label is attached to the place as illustrated to inform that the apparatus contains a laser component WARNING LABEL INFORMING OF RADIATION 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 ra...

Page 3: ...nding means of an appliance is not defeated 10 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 11 POWER LINES An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines 12 OBJECT and LIQUID ENTRY Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure throug...

Page 4: ... RADIO DEVICES 1 3 CD Changer Tray 2 Disc Change Knob 3 FM Stereo Indicator 4 Power Indicator 5 Remote Sensor 6 Play Pause Button 7 Program Selector 8 Skip Up Knob 9 Power Button 10 CD Tray Open Close 11 Random Knob 12 Skip Down Knob 13 Repeat Button 14 Function Selector 15 Bass Boose Selector 16 Band Selector 21 Cassette Control Buttons RECORD BUTTON PLAY PLAYBACK BUTTON REW REWIND BUTTON F FWD F...

Page 5: ... the user to control certain system functions from a distance of up to 20 feet The Remote Control requires single Cell battery NOTE The Remote Control should always be aimed at the Remote Control Sensor on the unit for best performance Remote Control Functions NOTE POWER button on main unit must be On in order for Remote Control to operate INSTALLING BATTERIES Slide out cover and install single Ce...

Page 6: ...is also available for recording Please consult RECORDING section of this manual for more details TUNER 1 Turn the unit ON using the POWER button 2 Select the TUNER function 3 Set the DUAL POINTER selector as desired 4 Tune in the desired station using the Tuning Knob Select FM STEREO Mode the FM ST led will light up whenever a stereo broadcast is received To listen in Mono or to improve noisy weak...

Page 7: ...ol unit is not in use for a long time more than a month remove the battery from the remote control unit to prevent it from leaking If it leaks wipe away the liquid inside the battery compartment and replace the battery and never dispose of the old battery Battery Installation 1 Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Insert Single Cell battery Make sure that the battery is inserted with its positiv...

Page 8: ...ly listening to a program source try various speaker positions to determine which layout provides the best surround effect Place the speakers connected to L to your left and R to your right Speaker Connections Caution To avoid damaging the speakers with sudden high level signals be sure to switch the power off before connecting the speakers Speaker Jacks Connect the SPEAKER PLUGS to the SPEAKER JA...

Page 9: ... the FUNCTION switch to RADIO select AM or FM on WAVEBAND switch and tune to the desired broadcast refer to radio operation section Insert a cassette into the deck and press the RECORD button Press the CASS STOP EJECT button to stop recording The CASS PAUSE button can be used to stop recording for short intervals Recording From A CD Set the FUNCTION switch to CD Select the required tracks to be re...

Page 10: ...nd the surface of the pinch roller are delicate and must not be touched with metal objects such as screwdrivers You may find it easier to clean the assembly by pressing the PLAY button to bring head and pinch roller into view Be sure to press the CASS STOPbutton after cleaning the mechanism Damage to the pinchwheel can occur if the unit is left in PLAY mode with the power switched off Under no cir...

Page 11: ... can enjoy are dependent on the disc types played CD All tracks repeat single track repeat and given disc 1 Press repeat key once 2 LCD will display Repeat 1 3 Indicating repeat play of 1 track 4 Press repeat key twice to repeat whole CD Repeat 1 Disc appears on display 5 Press repeat key again to repeat all 3 discs Repeat All Disc will appear on the display 6 Press repeat key again to exit mode C...

Page 12: ...ou experience any problems please see guide below before calling the help line connected correctly and the switch is turned on Not playing Cd s Dirty or damaged Cd s Remove disc inspect for dirt or damage Clean disc as page 12 No radio stations on Medium Wave Poor signal Rotate the case of the player the internal aerial is directional The rod aerial is not operational on MW Jumps or stops playing ...

Page 13: ...re and sound deterioration Wipe the disc from the centre outwards with a soft cloth Always keep the disc clean If you can not wipe off the dust with a soft cloth wipe the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and finish with a dry cloth Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner benzine commercially available cleaners or anti static spray for vinyl Lps It may damage the disc Specif...

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