STEREO CD PLAYER
WITH AM / FM ALARM CLOCK RADIO
MODEL NO.: KC-92CDE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, please read this manual carefully before attempting to operate the unit in order to became familiar with its features, and assure you years of faithful, trouble free performance and listening pleasure.
Important Notes
* Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
* Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
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Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters.
On top of other stereo equipment that radiate too much heat.
Unventilated or dusty places.
Places subject to constant vibration.
Humid or moist places.
Make sure not to obstruct the ventilation opening.
* Before turning on the power for the first time, make certain the power cord is properly installed.
Store your tapes or CD in a cool area to avoid damage from heat. *
For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user serviceable parts inside, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Conductor dangerous voltage, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons is present within this product
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enclosure.
ATTENTION
The owner
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manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions, for your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
Note:
This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the unit.
This CD player includes microprocessors which may malfunction as a result of external electrical interference or noise. If the CD player is not working properly, disconnect the power source and then reconnect it.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
FRONT PANEL
BACK PANEL
RIGHT SIDE PANEL
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
1.) CD Power Panel (Flashing Blue Light When Opening).
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7.)
Mute Indicator (Red).
ALARM SET Button.
Snooze Sensor.
CLOCK SET Button.
Display AUTO DIMMER.
PROGRAM Button.
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9.)
LCD Display.
TUNING Control.
10.) Remote Sensor.
11.) Reverse SKIP/SEARCH Button.
12.) PLAY/PAUSE Button
13.) Forward SKIP/SEARCH Button.
14.) STOP Button.
15.) REPEAT Button.
16.) OPEN CLOSE Button.
17.) STANDBY/ON Button .
18.) Standby “On” Indicator.
19.) MINUTE Button
20.) VOL (Volume) + Button.
21.) VOL (Volume) - Button.
22.) HOUR Button.
23.) AM Antenna Plug.
24.) AM Antenna Socket.
25.) AM Loop Antenna.
26.) SNOOZE Button.
27.) CD/RADIO Selector Switch.
28.) ALARM ON/OFF Button.
29.) ALARM MUSIC / BUZZER Switch.
30.) AC Power Cord.
31.) FM Wire Antenna.
32.) Backup Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet)
33.) Phones Jack.
34.) AM/FM/FM ST. Selector Switch.
35.) Right Speaker.
REMOTE CONTROL
1.) VOLUME-Button.
2.) MUTE Button.
3.) Reverse SKIP/SEARCH Button.
4.) STOP Button.
5.) STANDBY/ON Button.
6.) PLAY/PAUSE Button.
7.) OPEN CLOSE Button.
8.) RANDOM Button.
9.) Forward SKIP/SEARCH Button.
10.) VOLUME + Button.
11.) Battery Compartment (Back Cabinet)
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INSERT THE BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL
UNIT
Press down of the compartment cover, and slide the cover
** BATTERY INCLUDED ** off open the compartment. Place the CR2032 battery in the remote control according to the polarity markings ("+" and
"-") inside the compartment and on the battery. Place the cover into the compartment, press down lightly, and push it inside until it snaps on.
NOTE : If the remote control is not in use for a long periods, the battery will become weak, and the remote control will not function, please replace with new batteries.
BEFORE USING THE UNIT
PLEASE REMOVE SAFETY STRIP
CHANGE OF BATTERY
OPEN / CLOSE
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the radio is connected to the AC outlet for the first time the red Standby indicator will come on and the main display will light.
The display will show AM 12:00. Do not press the STANBY/ON button. It is easier to set the clock while the unit is in the Standby mode (Standby indicator is “on”).
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Depress and hold the CLOCK SET button and repeatedly press the HOUR button to adjust the display to the correct hour, AM or PM.
Continue to depress the CLOCK SET button and repeatedly press the MINUTE button to adjust the display to the correct minute.
When the display shows the correct time release all the buttons. 3.)
The display will show the correct time whenever the unit is in the Standby mode (St andby indicator is “on”) or when the CD function is selected. To see the time when the Radio function is selected press the CLOCK SET button.
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SETTING THE WAKE-UP TIME
1.) Depress and hold the ALARM SET button. The display will change from clock time to wake- up time and show “ AM 12:00 AL”. Repeatedly press the HOUR button to adjust the display to the correct wake-up hour, AM or PM.
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Continue to depress the ALARM SET button and repeatedly press the MINUTE button to adjust the display to the correct wake -up minute.
When the display shows the desired wake-up time release all the buttons.
To check the wake-up time just press the ALARM SET button at any time. The display will show the wake-up time as long as the ALARM SET button is depressed.
MEMORY BACKUP
To insert 1.5V x 2, UM -3, AA or equivalent batteries in the battery compartment at the bottom of the unit.
It is used to backup the memory of the main CPU. (For the best results we suggest you install fresh batteries every 9 or 12 months with a well known brand of alkaline batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries, or different types of betteries such as alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries together )
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
1.) Slide the CD/RADIO selector switch, located on the top cabinet, to the RADIO position.
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Press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or the remote control (Remote
Control version only) to turn the system “ On”. The Standby indicator goes off and an AM of FM radio frequency appears on the display.
Select the desired band + AM, FM, or FM ST - by sliding the Band selector, located on the right side, to the appropriate position.
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Tune to the desired station by slowly rotating the TUNING control on the right side. The digital frequency display will move up or down the band as you rotate the tuning control.
If you tune to an FM Stereo station the ( ) indicator will appear in the display.
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Note: This is a manual tuning radio with a digital frequency display. Slowly rotate the TUNING control until you find the best reception, even if the display does not in dicate the exact frequency of the station.
5.) Press the VOLUME + or - buttons on the front panel or the remote control (Remote
Control version only) to adjust the volume to the desired level.
When you are finished listening press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or the remote control (Remote Control version only) to return the system to the Standby (Power
“Off”) mode. The Standby indicator comes “on” again and the display changes from radio frequency to correct time.
Hints For Better Reception
FM-Adjust the position and direction of the FM lead wire antenna until you find the position and direction that provides the best reception.
AM-Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna that you connected to the back of the radio. If this does not provide sufficient improvement try removing the loop from the antenna bracket and moving it further away from the radio cabinet (as far as the wire will allow). You may also attach the loop to the wall with a thumbtack or small nail through the “keyhole” on the antenna frame.
HOW TO CONNECT THE LOOP AERIAL TO THE AM SOCKET
LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT.
(A) INSTALLING THE AM EXTERNAL LOOP AERIAL TO THE UNIT OF THE LOOP
AERIAL HOLDER .
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(B) CONNECTING THE LOOP AERIAL PLUG TO THE AM SOCKET JACK THAT
LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT.
AM LOOP ANTENNA FM WIRE ANTENNA
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
NOTE: Although this CD player can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, in addition to normal CDs, the playability of CD-R and CD-RW discs may be effected by the type of software that was used to create the discs, as well as the quality and condition of the blank media you are using. 100% playability cannot be gua ranteed. This is not an indication of a problem with the player.
IMPORTANT: THIS MODEL HAS A MOTORIZED ELECTRONIC CD DOOR. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY. THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
DOOR OPENING MECHANISM.
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Slide the CD/RADIO selector swi tch on the top cabinet to the CD position.
Press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or on the remote control (Remote
Control version only). The display will show two flashing dashes (“ - -”) in the track number display.
After a few seconds the track number display will show “00” indicating that there is no disc in the player.
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Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel or on the remote control (Remote
Control version only) once.
IMPORTANT! THERE WILL BE A PAUSE OF APPROXIMATELY TWO
SECONDS BEFORE THE POWER PANEL OPENS. PLEASE WAIT. DO NOT PRESS
THE OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON AGAIN.
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The Power Panel will rotate 90 degrees to allow you to load your disc in the CD player.
Before loading your own disc be sure to remove the dummy CD transit card from the player and discard it.
Place your disc on the center spindle with the printed label side facing you. Gently press on the disc near the center hole to insure that the disc is properly seated on the spindle.
6.) Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel or on the remote control. The Power
Panel will return to its closed position. The disc will spin for a few seconds while the player reads the TOC (Table of Contents) on the disc. Then the disc will stop spinning and the display will show the total number of tracks on the disc.
7.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the front panel or on the remote control. Playback begins on track 1 and the PLAY indicator appears in the display.
PLAY
Adjust the VOLUME controls to the desired level.
Playback will continue until the last track has played then the disc stops, the PLAY 8.)
9.) indicator disappears, and the display again shows the total number of tracks on the disc.
To stop playback before the disc ends press the STOP button on the front panel or on the remote control at any time. The disc stops and the display shows the total tracks on the disc.
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If you are finished listening press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel or on the remote control, wait for the two-second delay before the Power Panel opens. When the panel opens, gently remove your disc from the player, and th en press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the Power Panel.
10.) To listen to the radio slide the CD/RADIO selector switch back to the Radio position, or press the STANDBY/ON button to return the system to the Standby (Power Off) mode.
PAUSE Control
To pause momentarily during CD playback press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the front panel or on the remote control again. The sound stops and the PLAY indicator flashes but the disc continues to spin.
PLAY
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to cancel the Pause mode and resume normal playback. The sound resumes at the same point on the disc and the PLAY indicator stops flashing.
SKIP/SEARCH Controls
During playback press the SKIP Forward or SKIP Reverse buttons on the front panel or on the remote control repeatedly to skip forward or back to higher or lower numbered tracks. Playback will start at the beginning of the selected track.
To search within a track for a specific musical passage depress and hold the SKIP Forward or
SKIP Reverse buttons on the front panel or on the remote control. The player will search rapidly forward or backward as long as the buttons are depressed. When you hear the desired passage release the buttons and normal playback will resume at that point.
To start playback from a specific track load your disc as usual and wait until the display shows the total number of tracks. Press the SKIP Forward or SKIP Reverse buttons repeatedly until the desired track number appears in the display then press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback on the desired track.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES
REPEAT Playback
You can program the player to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc. The Repeat mode can be selected while the disc is playing or while the disc is stopped.
Single Track Repeat
Select the track to be repeated and then press the REPEAT button on the front panel once. The
REPEAT indicator begins flashing in the display. If necessary, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. The selected track will be repeated continuously.
REPEAT PLAY
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All Tracks Repeat
Press the REPEAT button on the front panel twice. The REPEAT indicator remains in the display.
If necessary, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. The entire disc will be repeated continuously.
REPEAT PLAY
To cancel Repeat playback press the REPEAT button on the front panel until the REPEAT indicator no longer appears in the display. Repeat Playback mode may also be cancelled by pressing the STOP button twice, switching to Radio function, or pressing the ST ANDBY/ON button to shut the power “ Off ”.
RANDOM Playback
When the Random Playback mode is selected all the tracks on the disc will be played in random order. Random Playback mode can be selected while the disc is playing or while the disc is stopped.
Press the RANDOM button on the remote control. There is no Random button on the front panel.
The RANDOM indicator appears in the display. If necessary, press the PLAY/PAUSE but ton to begin playback.
PLAY RANDOM
The player will randomly select a track and begin playback. After each track plays once the player stops and the display again shows the total number of tracks on the disc. However the RANDOM indicator remains in the display.
To cancel Random Playback press the RANDOM button again until the RANDOM indicator disappears. Random playback may also be cancelled by pressing the STOP button twice, switching to Radio function, or pressing the STANDBY/ON button to shut the power “ Off ”.
PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK
Use the Programmed Playback feature to play up to 20 tracks on a disc in any desired order. You may also program a particular track to play several times within a programmed sequence if desired.
NOTES:
(A.) You cannot program a disc while it is playing. Press the STOP button to stop playback and then follow the programming steps below.
(B.) Programming is only possible with the front panel control. There is no PROGRAM button on the remote control.
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Load your disc as usual and wait until the display shows the total number of tracks on the disc.
2.) Press the PROGRAM button on the front panel. The PROGRAM indicator and Program
Memory number “ 01” begin flashing in the display.
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3.) Press the SKIP Forward or SKIP Reverse buttons to select the first track number to be programmed. Example: Track number 7.
PROGRAM
When the desired track number appears in the display press the PROGRAM button again.
Track 7 is now entered in Program Memory number “ 01” The program memory number now advances to number “ 02” and continues flashing.
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Repeat step 3, selecting a different track number each time until you have entered up to
20 tracks in the program memory. To confirm the program after you have entered the last track press the PROGRAM button once more. The display will scroll through all the tracks you programmed in seque nce.
When you have completed programming the desired tracks press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin programmed playback. The PLAY and PROGRAM indicators appear in the display. Playback will begin on the first track you programmed and will continue until the last programmed track has played.
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PLAY PROGRAM
6.) When the program is completed the player stops and the display again shows the total tracks on the disc. However the PROGRAM indicator remains in the display and the player remains in the Programmed Playback mode.
If you press the PLAY/PAUSE button the programmed sequence will play again. To cancel the
Programmed Playback mode press the STOP button while the player is stopped. The PROGRA M indicator goes off. Programmed Playback may also be canceled by switching to Radio function, or pressing the STANDBY/ON button to shut the power “ Off ”.
Programmed Repeat Playback
You may use the Programmed Playback and Repeat features together to cont inuously repeat a programmed sequence. First program the desired sequence according to steps 1 through 5 on page
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All Tracks mode. The REPEAT indicator appears in the display together with the PROGRAM and
PLAY indicators. The programmed sequence will be repeated continuously.
ALARM Function
You can use the alarm function to wake you to an electronic buzzer tone, the radio, or your favorite CD.
First press the ALARM SET button on the front panel to check the Wake Up time setting. Adjust the Wake Up time if necessary. Then press the ALARM ON/OFF button on the top panel. The
Alarm “ON ” indicator appears in the display.
Wake To Buzzer
Press the STANDBY/ON button to put the system in the Standby (Power “Off ”) mode. Set the
MUSIC /BUZZER switch on the top panel to the BUZZER position. At the selected wake up time the buzzer will sound. It will continue for one hour and then shut off aut omatically. To stop the alarm sooner press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel.
Note: The buzzer volume is adjustable. To do this, use the radio volume as a guide.
Wake To Radio
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Tune to the desired radio station and adjust the volume to the level you want to hear in the morning when the alarm comes on. Press the STANDBY/ON button to put the system in the
Standby (Power “ Off ”) mode. Set the MUSIC /BUZZER switch on the top panel t o the MUSIC position. At the selected wake up time the radio will turn on. It will continue for one hour and then shut off automatically. To stop the radio sooner press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel.
Wake To CD
Load the desired CD, begin playback and adjust the volume to the desired level. Press th e
STANDBY/ON button to put the system in the Standby (Power “Off ”) mode. Set the MUSIC
/BUZZER switch on the top panel to the MUSIC position. At the selected wake up time the CD will begin to play. It will continue for one hour, or until the end of th e disc, and then shut off automatically. To stop the CD sooner, press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When you select the Wake To CD option the CD controls (PLAY/PAUSE ,
SKIP/SEARCH and STOP ) are automatically disabled when the CD begins to play. You cannot skip tracks and you cannot stop the CD by pressing the STOP button during the Wake To CD operation. To stop the CD you must press the STANDBY/ON button to shut the power “Off ”.
Automatic Alarm Repeat
The Alarm will automatically repeat each day at the selected Wake Up time as long as the Alarm indicator appears in the display. To cancel the alarm, press the ALARM ON/OFF button on the top panel until the Alarm indicator disappears.
SNOOZE Function
After the alarm turns on in the morning you can use the Snooze function to grab a few more minutes sleep before the alarm sounds again. To activate the Snooze function you can press the
SNOOZE button on the top cabinet, or you can simply wave your hand in front of the Snooze
Sensor on the front panel.
The effective operating range of the Snooze Sensor is approximately 4 to 5 inches. The Snooze function will stop the alarm for 6 minutes and then turn the alarm on again. The Snooze operation can be repeated several times within one hour. But after one hour the alarm will not turn on again.
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MUTE Function
To stop the sound from the speakers temporarily press the MUTE button on the remote control handset. The Mute indicator light (red) c omes on. The sound stops but the unit remains “on” Press the MUTE button again to cancel Mute function and restore the sound.
Display Dimmer
The brightness of the display is automatically adjusted for the room light conditions. The display brightness will be reduced when the room lighting is tuned off so as not to interfere with your sleep. The display will brighten automatically in daylight or when the room lights are turned on again for better visibility.
Headphone jack
The Stereo Headphone Jack is located on the right side panel. Connect a set of stereo headphones
(not included) to this jack for private listening without disturbing others. The internal speakers are automatically disconnected when headphones are connected to the headphone jack.
IMPORTANT: When using headphones always set the volume control to a low level before you put the headphones on. Then put the headphones on and gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening level.
COMPACT DISC
1. Always use compact discs bearing the mark as shown.
2. Notes on handling discs
Removing the disc from its storage case and loading it.
* Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.
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Do not stick paper or write anything on the surface.
Do not bend the disc.
3. Storage
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Store the disc in its case.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high temperatures, high humidity or dusty places.
4. Cleaning a disc
* Should the disc become soiled, wipe off dust, dirt and finge rprints with a soft
* cloth.
The disc should be cleaned from the centre to the edge.
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FROM THE CENTRE TO THE EDGE
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Never use benzene, thinner, 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.
5. Notes on playing disc.
WARNING : NEVER TOUCH THE DISC AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT, WHEN THE UNIT IS
"PLAYING" THE DISC IN ANY TIME.
MULTI DISPLAY WINDOW
A. TRACK NUMBER INDICATOR
B.
C.
D.
TIME / BAND (FREQU ENCY) INDICATOR
ALARM SETTING (AL) INDICATOR
ALARM BELL (SYMBOL) INDICATOR
E. FM STEREO INDICATOR
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SPECIFICATION
POWER SUPPLY : 230V~50Hz
OUTPUT POWER : 1.0 WATTS x 2
UNIT DIMENSION : 218 (L) x 180 (W) x142 (H) mm
N. W.: 1.5 kg
RADIO SECTION
FREQUENCY RANGE : FM 88 - 108 MHz
AM 540 - 1600kHz
COMPACT DISC SECTION
OPTICAL PICK-UP : 3 - BEAM LASER
FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 100Hz - 16kHz
SPECIFICATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.
Dripping warning :
" The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product."
Ventilation warning :
" The normal ventilation of the product shall not be impeded for intended use."
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end o f its life separately from your household waste.
There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU.
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.
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