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Portable Compact Disc Player 45 second Anti-Shock Memory DA-P30 E(BS) Operation Guide Before operating, please read all these instructions thoroughly.
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declara- tion relates, is in conformity with the following standards: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3. Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Directives. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping, splashing, rain or moisture.
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7. If you notice that the sound has become weak or distorted, this is an indication that your batteries are low. Replace with new or recharged batteries (see "BAT- TERY POWER SOURCE") 8. When the set is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries. 9.
POWER SOURCES (NORMAL BATTERIES / AC ADAPTOR) Battery Power Source Average Playing Time 1. Slide open the battery compartment (Continuous Play) cover and insert two "AA" alkaline Battery Type Normal Play Anti-Shock Mode Play Mode batteries inside the battery compart- ment.
CHARGING AND USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Using Rechargeable Batteries This unit can fully charge the specified rechargeable batteries, in approximately 15 hours. The rechargeable batteries (NOT supplied) should be charged before they are used for the first time because they are low in power or they have not been used for a long period (over 60 days).
LISTENING WITH EARPHONES Connect the plug of the stereo earphones (supplied) into the Phones jack. TO PHONES Caution: Avoid excessive volume levels and listening for a long period of time when using stereo earphones. Adjust Volume to the desired level. REMOVE THE DISC Hold the edge and gently press the centre pivot as illustrated, to pick up the disc.
TURNING POWER ON AND OFF This unit has no ON/OFF switch. To turn on and off, press the following buttons. To turn on: Press PLAY/PAUSE (playback starts). To turn off: Press STOP button once to set at standby mode. Press STOP button twice to turn off the power immediately.
LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION When unit power on • The unit is initialising, reading the disc's table of contents. During initialise, display shows - -. • If no disc is present, then disc is displayed. Put the disc in and close the CD lid, then auto adjustment starts again.
REPEAT/PLAY MODES Every time the MODE button is pressed, the corresponding mode appears in the display window. REPEAT REPEAT NORMAL INTRO MODE Press repeatedly. RANDOM During playback MODE Shown on the LCD display. The current track on the disc will be repeated. During playback MODE Shown on the LCD display.
INTRO PLAY This allows introduction of each track to be played for about 10 sec. 1. Press MODE button three times, then INT is displayed. 2a. INTRO PLAY from stop condition Select INTRO mode, press PLAY / PAUSE button to start introduction play from track No.1 to last track.
To complete programming and start PROGRAM PLAY Press PLAY/PAUSE button, then PRG stops flashing and will start playing. To stop PROGRAM PLAY and clear programming • Press STOP button, or • Open CD Lid, or • Turn off unit's power. RANDOM PLAY Enables all the tracks on a disc to be played in a Random order.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Cabinet Wipe with a soft cloth. If the cabinet is very dirty, dampen the cloth with a weak solution of neutral detergent and water, and then wipe clean. Never use thinner, benzene or alcohol, as these will damage the surface finish. Cleaning the Lens A dirty lens will cause sound skipping and, if the lens is very dirty, the CD may not work.
NOTES : • When the "ANTI-SHOCK" is operating, the battery consumption is higher because the disc rotates faster than normal and also the memory circuitry is activated. • When the digital anti-shock function is switched "ON" or "OFF", the sound is interrupted for a short time.
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