Audiovox CE445 Operating Instructions

TAPE PLAYBACK

1. Set the FUNCTION switch to 2. Press the STOP/EJECT
TAPE. button.
3. Insert a cassette tape into 4. Press the PLAY button to
the cassette compartment. begin playback.
TO STOP PLAYBACK WHEN THE TAPE REACHES
Press the STOP / EJECT button. ITS END
During fast wind or regular
TO INTERRUPT PLAYBACK
play, the tape will automatically
Press the PAUSE button.
be stopped when its end is
To resume play, press the
reached.
PAUSE button again.
TO REWIND AND FASTWIND
Press the REW or F.FWD
button. Press the STOP /
EJECT button to stop winding
at the desired position.

RECORDING FROM BUILT-IN TUNER

USE ONLY NORMAL (TYPE I) TAPE FOR RECORDING
RECORDING FROM THE BUILT-IN TUNER
2. Insert a tape.
1. Set the FUNCTION switch to
TUNER and tune to your desired
station.
3. Press the RECORD button
which also engages the PLAY
button.
• If whistle is heard (beat), it may be reduced by switching the
"Beat Cut" to the other position.

RECORDING FROM CD PLAYER

USE ONLY NORMAL (TYPE I) TAPE FOR RECORDING RECORDING
FROM THE CD PLAYER
1. Set the FUNCTION switch 2. Insert a tape.
to CD.
4. Press the
3. Press the RECORD button
button of the CD player.
which also engages the
PLAY button.

TO STOP RECORDING

TO ERASE A RECORDED
Press the STOP / EJECT button. TAPE
1. Press the FUNCTION button
to TAPE.
TO INTERRUPT RECORDING
2. Insert a tape with the side
Press the PAUSE button.
you want to erase facing
To resume, press the PAUSE
you.
button again.
3. Press the RECORD button to
start erasing.
REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL)
1. OPEN Button
2. - SKIP Button
3. REPEAT Button
4. +SKIP Button
5. DISC SKIP Button
6. PLAY/PAUSE Button
7. STOP Button

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL CORRECTLY

• Point the Remote Control at the REMOTE SENSOR located
on the unit.
• W h e n t h e r e i s a s t r o n g a m b i e n t l i g h t s o u r c e , t h e
performance of the infrared REMOTE SENSOR may be
degraded, causing unreliable operation.
• The recommended effective distance for remote operation
is about 4 meters (13 feet).
REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL)

TO CHANGE REMOTE BATTERY

1. Open the battery
door.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When battery become weak, the operating distance of the
Remote Control is greatly reduced and you will need to
replace the battery.
NOTE:
If the Remote Control is not to be used for a long time,
remove the battery to avoid damage caused by battery
leakage corrosion.
The side you
want to record.
The following checks will assist in the correction of most
problems which you may encounter with your system.
Before going through the check list below, first check the
following points.
The side
you want to
SYMPTOM
record.
GENERAL
No sound.
PLAY / PAUSE
No sound from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
PLAY/PAUSE
Reversed left and right sound.
Lack of bass sound or apparently
imprecise physical location of
musical instruments.
Severe hum or noise.
RADIO RECEPTION
The FM STEREO indicator flashes.
Severe hum or noise.
CD PLAYER OPERATION
Play does not start.
Distorted playback or sound loss
during CD playback.
CASSETTE DECK OPERATION
Recording cannot be made.
Recording or playback cannot be
made or there is a decrease in
sound level.
Excessive wow or flutter, or
sound dropout.
Insufficient erasure.
Increase of noise or erase of high
frequencies.
ATTENTION
2. Insert one
Ta k e o u t t h e P V C
CR2025 (3V)
sheet before operat-
size battery.
i n g t h e
Control.
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING CD
If the CD skips or will not play, the disc
may need to be cleaned.
Before playing, wipe the disc from the
centre out with a cleaning cloth. After play-
ing, store the disc in its case.

CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS

To maintain optimum sound quality, clean
the playback/record heads (a), erasure
head (b), pinch roller (c), and capstans
(d) regularly (every 10 hours of use). Use
a cotton swab lightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or denatured alcohol.

CLEANING THE UNIT

Do not use volatile chemicals on this unit.
Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If an abnormal display indication or an
operating problem occurs, disconnect the
AC power cord. Wait at least 5 seconds,
then reconnect it. Before transporting the
unit, take out all the discs from CD tray.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

CAUSE (AND REMEDY)
• Turn VOLUME clockwise.
• The headphones are connected.
Disconnect them.
• Check the speaker connections
of the inoperative channel.
• Check the speaker cord
connection and speaker location.
• Check the speaker connection
for proper phasing.
• The TV or VCR is too close to
the stereo system. Separate the
stereo system from the TV or
VCR.
• Wire the antenna.
• Wire the antenna.
• The disc is not placed correctly.
• Dirty disc.
• The disc is inserted upside down.
• The player is in the pause mode.
• Moisture condensation.
• CD disc is dirty or scratched.
• No cassette in the cassette
holder.
• The tab is removed from the
cassette.
• The tape is wound completely.
• Dirty head.
• Magnetic build-up on the record/
playback head.
• Contamination of the capstans
or pinch rollers.
• Magnetic build-up on the erase
head.
• Magnetic build-up on the erase
head.
R e m o t e
WARNING
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS:
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DONOT OPEN
" W A R N I N G : T O R E D U C E T H E
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
I N S I D E . R E F E R S E R V I C I N G T O
Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E
PERSONNEL."
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK
DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Power requirements AC ~ 120V 60Hz (USA/CANADA)
AC ~ 220V 50Hz (other countries)
AC ~ 230-240V 50Hz (Europe)
AC ~ 240V 50Hz (Australia)
AC ~ 110-120V/220-240V 50/60Hz
(other countries)
Power consumption 15 W
Specifications and external apperance are subject to
change without advance notice due to continuous product
improvement.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinch
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
13) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
14) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
water and that no object filled with liquid such as vases shall
be placed on the apparatus.
Printed in China
811-167091-011
The lightning flash with an arrowhead
symbol, within the 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 an electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within the
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
i n s t r u c t i o n s i n t h e l i t e r a t u r e
accompanying the appliance.
This product contains
a low power laser device.