CD9989
MP3 CD Player
with 2 Band Radio
Please read this manual before use
Controls
(Front)
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1. Function switch
2. Telescopic aerial
3. Loud speakers
4. Volume control
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Controls
(Top)
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5. Headphone socket
6. Deep Bass Boost button
7. On indicator light
8. LCD display
9. CD open close
13. Tuning Up / F Skip button
14. Waveband / Stop button
15. Mode button
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10. Programme / Memory button
11. Play / Pause button
12. Tuning Down / B Skip button
16. Up Album / Memory up button
17. Down Album / Memory down button
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Controls
(Left side)
(Right side)
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18. Handle
19. Mains power socket
20. FM Mode switch
21. Battery compartment
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Battery operation
1. Slide the battery cover catch in the direction of the arrow. Open the
battery cover.
2. Fit six LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.
Insert 2 x LR6 (AA) batteries into the small spaces in the battery
compartment. Back-up batteries are optional, they ensure that
stored settings are not lost in case of power failure. Take care to
ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown
inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover.
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3. Reduced power, distortion and a 'stuttering' sound are all signs that
the batteries may need replacing. If your MP3 CD radio is not to be
used for a prolonged period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage by battery leakage.
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We recommend for economy that your MP3 CD radio is used on the
mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or
stand-by use only.
Mains operation
1. Place your MP3 CD radio on a flat surface.
2. Plug the mains lead into the AC mains socket located towards the
rear of the unit ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.
3. Plug the other end into a mains wall socket and switch on.
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The unit remains connected to the mains even when it is switched
off. The unit is only fully isolated from the mains if the mains plug is
removed from the wall socket.
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Operating your radio FM - search tuning
1. Switch on your MP3 CD radio by rotating the Function switch to
the 'Radio' position. The On indicator will light.
2. Press the Waveband button to the 'FM' position. The FM symbol
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will appear in the display.
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3. The Telescopic aerial which is only operational on FM, should be
fully extended and positioned for optimum reception.
4. Press and hold the Tuning Up or Down buttons in for a couple of
seconds. Your radio will search in an upwards or downwards
direction and stops automatically when it finds a station of sufficient
strength.
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Search tuning may be stopped by a single press on either the
Tuning Up or Down buttons.
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5. Adjust the volume by rotating the Volume control to the required
level.
6. To receive stereo broadcasts set the FM Mode switch located on
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the rear of the unit to the 'FM Stereo' position. The FM stereo
indicator
will be displayed. If the station being received is weak
some hiss may be audible, to reduce the hiss set the FM Mode switch
to the 'FM mono' position to return to mono operation.
7. Press the DBB button to activate the Deep Bass Boost system.
Press the DBB button again to deactivate the Deep Bass Boost
system.
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8. The radio can be switched off by rotating the Function switch to
the 'Off' position.
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Operating your radio MW - search tuning
1. Switch on your MP3 CD radio by rotating the Function switch to
the 'Radio' position. The On indicator will light.
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2. Press the Waveband button to the 'MW' position. The MW symbol
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will appear in the display.
3. To auto-tune press and hold the Tuning Up or Down buttons in
for a couple of seconds. Your radio will search in an upwards or
downwards direction and stops automatically when it finds a station
of sufficient strength.
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Search tuning may be stopped by a single press on either the
Tuning Up or Down buttons.
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For MW reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate the unit to
the position giving best reception.
4. Adjust the volume by rotating the Volume control to the required
level.
5. Press the DBB button to activate the Deep Bass Boost system.
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Press the DBB button again to deactivate the Bass Boost system.
6. The radio can be switched off by rotating the Function switch to
the 'Off' position.
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Operating your radio - manual tuning
1. Switch on your MP3 CD radio by rotating the Function switch to
the 'Radio' position. The On indicator will light.
2. Press the Waveband button to either the 'FM' or 'MW' position. The
band symbol will appear in the display. On FM fully extend the
telescopic aerial. On MW rotate your radio for best reception.
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3. A single press on either the Tuning Up or Down buttons will
change the frequency up or down. The frequency steps
are:- FM 50MHz, MW 9kHz.
4. Adjust the volume by rotating the Volume control to the required
level.
5. Press the DBB button to activate the Deep Bass Boost system.
Press the DBB button again to deactivate the Bass Boost system.
6. The radio can be switched off by rotating the Function switch to
the 'Off' position.
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Presetting radio stations - automatically
1. Switch on your MP3 CD radio by rotating the Function switch to
the 'Radio' position. The On indicator will light.
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2. Press the Waveband button to either the 'FM' or 'MW' position. The
band symbol will appear in the display. On FM fully extend the
telescopic aerial. On MW rotate your radio for best reception.
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3. Press and hold the Programme Memory button in for several
seconds. The memory symbol will flash on the display whilst it is
searching. The radio searches for up to 10 radio stations and then
stores them automatically in preset positions 1 - 10 and the memory
symbol remains on the display.
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4. After all ten preset positions have been stored the radio will begin
to play the station located in the preset 1 position.
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Presetting radio stations - manually
Up to 10 stations on the FM band or MW band can be stored in the
preset positions.
1. Switch on your MP3 CD radio by rotating the Function switch to
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the 'Radio' position. The On indicator will light.
2. Press the Waveband button to either the 'FM' or 'MW' position. The
band symbol will appear in the display.
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3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select desired radio
station.
4. Press and release the Programme Memory button to activate
the memory function. The memory symbol 'MEM' will appear on the
display.
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5. Whilst 'MEM' is flashing, press the Memory Up or Down buttons
to select the preset number position where you want to store the
station.
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6. Press and release the Programme Memory button to store the
station. The preset number will now appear alongside 'MEM' in the
display.
7. Repeat the above procedure for the remaining presets.
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8. The radio can be switched off by rotating the Function switch to
the 'Off' position.
Note: Pre-setting of stations can only be carried out whilst 'MEM' is
flashing in the display.
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Recalling a preset station
1. Switch on your MP3 CD radio by rotating the Function switch to
the 'Radio' position. The On indicator will light.
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2. Press the Waveband button to either the 'FM' or 'MW' position. The
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band symbol will appear in the display.
3. Press the Memory Up or Down buttons to recall the stored preset
station. Use Memory Up or Down buttons to step through the
available stations.
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Last station memory
1. Your MP3 CD Radio provides an automatic last station memory
function. This function recalls the station that was playing when the
radio was switched off.
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Compact discs
Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the
symbol.
Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD
at the edge and store it in its box after use with the label facing up.
To remove dust and dirt, breathe on the CD and wipe it with a soft, lint
free cloth in a straight line from the centre towards the edge.
Warning
Cleaning agents may damage the CD.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT means that the laser's construction makes
it inherently safe so that the legally prescribed maximum permissible
radiation values can never be exceeded.
Do not expose the CD to rain, moisture, sand, or to excessive heat. (e.g.
from heating equipment or in motor cars parked in the sun).
Caution: Using any equipment or devices other than those described
and specified in these operating instructions, or tampering with the unit
in any way, can result in dangerous exposure to radiation.
CD-R/CD-RWdiscs
YourMP3CDradiocanplaybackCD-DAformataudioCD-R/CD-RWdiscs
that have been finalised* upon completion of recording.
Your MP3 CD radio may fail to playback some CD-R/CD-RW discs due
to poor recording of the CD-R/CD-RW disc.
*Finalisng enables a CD-R/CD-RW disc to playback on audio CD players
such as your MP3 CD radio.
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Inserting a CD
1. Rotate the Function switch to the 'CD' position. The On indicator
will light.
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2. If you select a CD and have not inserted a CD, '---' will appear on the
display.
3. To open the cd compartment, press on the edge marked Open/Close
on the CD door.
4. Insert an audio CD, printed side facing up. Press the CD onto the
spindle until it clicks into place. Close the door. The CD player will
scan the contents of the CD and the total number of tracks will appear
on the display.
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Playing a CD
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1. Press the Play/Pause button to start playback. The display will
show the track number.
2. Set the Volume and press the Deep bass boost button to the
required settings.
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3. To pause playback press the Play/Pause button. To resume
playback press the Play/Pause button again.
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4. To stop playback, press the Stop button. The total number of CD
tracks will be displayed.
5. To take out the CD, open the door by pressing on the edge marked
Open/Close. The CD door should only be opened when the CD is
in stop mode.
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Selecting a track
1. Whilst the CD is playing, press either the F. Skip or B. Skip buttons
to change to the desired track, the track number appears in the
display.
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2. You can also skip tracks when the player is in stop mode. Skip to
the desired track using the F. Skip or B. Skip buttons. Press and
hold the button to make the track numbers cycle, release the button
when the desired track is displayed.
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3. Press the Play/Pause button to play the selected track.
Search function
1. Whilst the CD is playing, press and hold the F. Skip or B. Skip
buttons.
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2. Release the button when the desired part of the track is reached.
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CD Repeat mode
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1. Whilst the CD is playing, press the Mode button once. The current
track is repeated.
2. Press the Mode button twice to repeat all tracks on the cd. The
repeat indicator will show in the display.
3. Press the Mode button again to return to normal play. The repeat
indicator will disappear.
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CD Random mode
1. Whilst the CD is in stop mode, repeatedly press the Mode button
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until the random indicator 'RND' appears in the display.
2. Press the Play/Pause button to begin random playback. All tracks
on the CD will be played back once in random order.
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3. To stop random playback, press the Mode button again.
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Programmed play
By programming the player you can play up to 20 tracks in any
desired order.
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1. Whilst the CD is in Stop mode, press the Programme/Memory
button. The display will flash '00' and 'MEM' flashes on the display.
2. Select the first track using the F. Skip or B. Skip buttons. The track
number will flash on display.
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3. Store this track by pressing the Programme/Memory button.
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The display will flash ('00') and 'MEM' will flash on the display.
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4. Repeat the above steps until you have completed your programme
(maximum 20 tracks). Press the Play/Pause button to commence
play of selected tracks.
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5. To stop the programme, press the Stop button. The display will
show the total number of tracks.
6. To resume programme play press the Programme/Memory
button. The display will flash the programmed track.
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Editing a programme
1. Whilst the CD is in Stop mode, repeatedly press the Programme/
Memory button to step through the tracks programmed until you
find the desired track number. The display will flash the track number
('02') once and 'MEM' will flash.
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2. Select a new track using the F. Skip or B. Skip buttons. The track
number will flash on the display.
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3. Store the track by pressing Programme/Memory button. The
display will flash the selected track number ('16'). The new track has
been stored in the programme.
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4. Press the Play/Pause button to play the revised programme
tracks.
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Checking a programme
1. Whilst the CD is in Stop mode, repeatedly press the Programme/
Memory button to step through the tracks programmed. The
display will flash each programmed track number in sequence.
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2. Resume play by pressing the Play/Pause button.
Erasing a programme
1. Whilst the CD is in Stop mode, open the CD door to erase the
programme. Programmes are also erased by changing position of
the Function switch to 'Off' or to the 'Radio' position.
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MP3 Mode
The device is suitable for CD-Rs and CD-RWs with MP3 formats, MP3
files must be created at a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
In MP3 mode the terms 'album' and 'file' are very important. 'Album'
corresponds to a folder on a PC, 'File' to a PC or a CD-DA track. The device
reads MP3 files with a maximum of 255 files per album. An MP3 CD may
not contain more than 512 files or albums in total.
The device sorts albums, or the files on an album, by name into
alphabetical order. If you wish to order them differently, change the
name of the file or album and put a number before the name.
When burning CD-R and CD-RWs with audio files, various problems may
arise which could lead to interference in playback. This can be caused
by faulty software or hardware settings or by the CD being used. Should
such problems arise, contact the customer services of your CD burner
or software manufacturer or look for relevant information, for example
on the internet. When you are making audio CDs, observe all legal
guidelines and ensure that the copyright of third parties is not infringed.
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Playing an MP3 CD
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Follow steps for inserting a CD previously. The display will show the
album number.
2. Press the Play/Pause button to start playback. The display will
show the track number.
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3. Set the Volume and press the Deep bass boost button to the
required settings.
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4. To pause playback press the Play/Pause button. To resume
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playback press the Play/Pause button again.
5. To stop playback, press the Stop button. The total number of
albums will be displayed.
6. To take out the CD, open the door by pressing on the edge marked
Open/Close. The CD door should only be opened when the CD is
in stop mode.
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Selecting albums and files
1. Select the album during playback by pressing the Album/Memory
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Down or Up button.
2. Select the file you want by pressing F. Skip or B. Skip. Playback
of the selected file starts automatically after a short time.
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3. Note: You can also select albums and files in the stop position.
However, you must then start playback of the file using the
Play/pause button. The root album is shown as number '1'.
However, you can only select an album if it actually contains MP3
files.
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Repeating a file (Repeat 1 file)
1. During playback, press the Mode button until the repeat indicator
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appears on the display.
2. To stop the function, press the Mode button until the repeat
indicator disappears.
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Repeating all files in an album (Repeat album)
1. During playback press the Mode button twice. All the files on the
current album are played back.
2. To stop the function, press the Mode button until the repeat
indicator disappears.
Repeating all files (Repeat all)
1. During playback press the Mode button until the 'ALL' indicator
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appears in the display. The whole CD is played back.
2. To stop the function, press the Mode button until the repeat
indicator disappears.
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Playing back files in random order
1. In Stop mode, press the Mode button until 'RND' appears in the
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display.
2. Press the Play/Pause button to start random playback. All files on
the CD are played back once in random order.
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3. To stop the function, press the Mode button until the random
indicator disappears.
Programming tracks
You can store and then playback up to 20 titles from varius albums on
the disc in a set order. A file may be stored more than once.
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1. Whilst the CD is in stop mode press the Programme/Memory
button. The display will show '000' for the first preset position.
'MEM' will flash on the display.
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2. Select the album by pressing the Album Memory Up or Down
buttons.
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3. Select the file you want by pressing the F Skip or B Skip buttons.
4. Press the Programme/Memory button to save the file. The
display will show '000' for the second preset position and 'MEM' will
flash on the display.
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5. To save more files repeat steps 2 to 4 above.
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Playing a programmed track
1. Start programmed play by pressing the Play/Pause button. Playback
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begins with the first programmed file.
2. To stop playback press the Stop button.
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3. To play the programmed track again press the Programme/
Memory button and then Play/Pause button.
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Editing a programme
1. In Stop mode, repeatedly press the Programme/Memory button
until the file number you require appears in the display.
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2. Select the number of the new folder by pressing the Album/
Memory Down or Up buttons.
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3. Select the number of the new file or track by pressing the F. Skip
or B. Skip buttons.
4. Press the Programme/Memory button to store the new file.
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Adding a new file
1. In Stop mode, repeatedly press the Programme/Memory button
until the file number shown is zero.
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2. Select the number of the new folder by pressing the Album/
Memory Down or Up buttons.
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3. Select the number of the new file or track by pressing the F. Skip
or B. Skip buttons.
4. Press the Programme/Memory button to store the file.
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General
Fuse
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to moisture (e.g. dripping or
splashing) or to temperatures exceeding 70 degrees centigrade. It is
recommended that the FM band be used wherever possible as better
results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be
obtained than on the MW band.
This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse (BS1362) in a 13A plug
(BS1363). If another type of plug is used a 5A fuse should be fitted in
the plug, adaptor or distribution board.
IFINDOUBT-CONSULTA QUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.
Underneath
The nameplate is located on the underside of your CD radio.
Mains supply
The CD9989 will operate from a supply of AC 230volts, 50Hz
only.
For your convenience this product is supplied with a plug which is fitted
with a fuse of the appropriate rating. If the plug supplied is not suitable
for your socket outlet, it should be removed by unscrewing the plug top,
the terminal screws, and removing the cable.
The correct style of plug to suit your household together with a correctly
rated fuse should be fitted.
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IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
Green or Green-and-yellow.
or coloured
Headphones
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following codes :-
A 3.5mm Headphone socket located on the left side of the unit is provided
for use with either heaphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug into the
socket automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
BLUE-NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:-
The wire coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal marked N
or coloured BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal marked L
or coloured RED.
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Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains
Notes:
AC 230 volts, 50Hz
only
Batteries
6 x LR14 (C size)
Back-up batteries
Headphone socket
2 x LR6 (AA) size
3.5mm diameter
Frequency Coverage
FM
87.5 - 108MHz
522 - 1620 kHz
MW
Circuit features
Output power
2 x 1 Watt
Aerial System
FM
Telescopic aerial
MW
Built-in Ferrite bar aerial
MP3 features
Playback format
Sampling frequency
MPEG 1 layer 3 (MP3)
44.1 kHz
File system/file management ISO 9660 Level 1 compatiable
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
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Guarantee
This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship or component
breakdown, subject to the procedure stated below. Should any component or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced
free of charge.
The guarantee does not cover:
1. Damage resulting from incorrect use.
2. Consequential damage.
3. Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.
Procedure:
Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased. It is likely that your Roberts' dealer
will be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently, but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the company’s service
department for attention. In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts' dealer from whom it was purchased, please
contact Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES
97-99 Worton Road
Isleworth Middlesex
TW7 6EG
Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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