CARE AND SAFETY ______________________________ ENGLISH To ensure that this device provides you with long-term satisfaction and enjoyment, please observe the following instructions. This device is designed for the recording and playback of audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited. Protect the device, the CDs and cassettes from rain, moisture (dripping or splashing water), sand and heat.
OVERVIEW ___________________________________________ Controls r e a x x 5 0 PLAY/ PAUSE STANDBY BAND F-SKIP STOP R-SKIP TUNING TIMER PROG/RANDOM INTRO/REPEAT TIME TAPE DIRECTION General information Switches the device to and from standby mode. STANDBY Function switch for selecting RADIO, TAPE or CD RADIO/TAPE/CD STANDBY mode.
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OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ Radio unit Telescopic antenna for FM (VHF) reception. ANTENNA Frequency band switch FM (VHF), MW (medium BAND STANDBY wave) and LW (long wave). BAND R-SK TUNING Hold down to start the station search. Press briefly TUNING PROG/RANDOM TIME to change the frequency in small steps.
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ Tape unit CLOSE Press here to close the cassette compartment. BAND F-SKIP Indicates the tape direction. R-SKIP UNING PROG/RANDOM INTRO/REPEA TAPE DIRECTION TIME TIMER • Starts recording. TAPE DIRECTION Starts playback. Fast forwards the tape to the end. Rewinds the tape to the beginning.
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OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ In MP3 or CD-DA mode: The current file or the current track is played back repeatedly. 1 ALL ALBUM INTRO RANDOM PROG U.B.S. 00 : 00 RESUME In MP3 or CD-DA mode: All files or tracks are played back repeatedly. SURROUND ON OFF TREBLE...
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ The remote control Switches the device to and from standby STANDBY mode. Selects RADIO, CD or TAPE as the input SOURCE source. In radio mode: Switches between the fre- BAND quency bands FM, MW and LW. STANDBY PLAY/PAUSE In MP3 or CD-DA mode: Starts and pauses SOURCE BAND...
POWER SUPPLY ___________________________________ Mains operation Note: Check that the mains voltage on the type plate (on the bottom of the device) corresponds to your local mains supply. If this is not the case, contact your specialist dealer. Plug the mains cable supplied (in the battery compartment) into the »AC «...
_______________________________ POWER SUPPLY Inserting batteries in the remote control Open the battery compartment by pushing down the lid of the battery compartment. When inserting the batteries (2 x 1.5 V, type UM4/R03/AAA), observe the polarity marked on the base of the battery compartment. Note: If the device no longer reacts properly to remote control commands, the batteries may be flat.
“E”, earth symbol “ ”, coloured green, or green & yel- low. Replacement mains lead sets can be obtained from your local dealer, or by contacting Grundig Consumer Relations (01788 570088) Moulded 3-pin lead set, suitable for UK use: Ref: Leadset UK 8290-991-224...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Setting the clock When the device is connected to the mains supply and the time has not been set, the time display flashes. The following settings may only be performed in 12H r standby mode. To set the 12-hour format, briefly press »PROG/RANDOM/TIME«. –...
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SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Automatic station search Press » STANDBY« to switch on the device. Select the RADIO input source with »RADIO/TAPE/CD« on the device or »SOURCE« on the remote control. – Display: station position, waveband and frequency. 100.6 Select the desired waveband (FM, MW or LW) with »BAND«. –...
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ________________________ Switching on and off Press » STANDBY« to switch on the device from standby mode. – The last input source used is automatically selected. 100.6 Press » STANDBY« to switch the device to standby mode. – Display: briefly, »OFF«. Selecting the input source Select the input source with »RADIO/TAPE/CD«...
RADIO MODE _______________________________________ Antennas For FM stations (VHF) extend the telescopic antenna »ANTENNA«. Note: If the FM signal is too strong, it is advisable to push in the telescopic antenna. The Radio Recorder has a built-in rod antenna for MW/LW reception. Turn the radio recorder about its own axis to point the antenna.
CD MODE _________________________________________ The device is suitable for music CDs bearing the logo shown here (CD-DA), and for CD-Rs and CD-RWs with audio data or MP3 formats. MP3 files must be created at a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. Several sessions with MP3 data can be read on a CD, i.e.
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CD MODE _____________________________________________ Basic CD mode functions CD playback Press »PLAY/PAUSE II« to start playback. – Playback always starts with the first file of the first album (MP3) 00:59 or with the first track (CD-DA). – Display in MP3 mode: » «, the number of the current album, briefly the number of the current file and then the elapsed playing time of the file.
CD MODE _____________________________________________ Searching for a passage within a file or track During playback, press »R-SKIP « or »F-SKIP « and hold it down until you find the passage you want to hear. – When you release »R-SKIP « or »F-SKIP «, playback begins.
CD MODE _____________________________________________ Repeating a file or a title (Repeat One) Press »PLAY/PAUSE II« to start playback. Press »R-SKIP « or »F-SKIP « to select the file or track. Select the repeat function by pressing »REPEAT« once. – Display in MP3 or CD-DA mode: » 1«.
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CD MODE _____________________________________________ Creating a track memory You can create a track memory of up to 32 files on different albums (MP3) or up to 32 tracks (CD-DA) for the current CD in any order you choose and then play them back in that sequence. A file or track may be stored more than once.
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CD MODE _____________________________________________ Playing back the track memory Start the track memory by pressing »PLAY/PAUSE II«. – Playback begins with the first programmed file or track. Changing the selection of files or tracks During playback, press »STOP « once. – Display in MP3 mode: the current file, e.g. »009«, the current album, RESUME e.g.
TAPE MODE __________________________________________ Selecting the Tape input source Select the Tape input source with » RADIO/TAPE/CD« on the device or » SOURCE« on the remote control. TAPE – Display: » TAPE«. Open the tape compartment with » « on the device.
TAPE MODE ___________________________________________ Recording from the radio Place a tape with the protection tabs intact in the tape compartment and use » « or » « on the device to find the correct position on the tape. Select the Radio input source with »BAND« and tune in the radio station. •...
TIMER MODE ________________________________________ Your radio recorder has a switch-on timer, which turns the device on and off at a pre-set time. Setting the switch-on timer Notes: The clock on the device must already be set. When setting the time, if no button is pushed for more than 10 seconds, the system will end the pro- cedure automatically.
INFORMATION _____________________________________ Cleaning the tape drive To guarantee good recording and playback quality, clean the parts shown (1, 2, 3) after every 50 hours of use, or once a month. Open the tape compartment, moisten a cotton swab with alcohol or a special head-cleaning fluid and clean the idler (3), the capstan (2) and the magnetic heads (1).
INFORMATION _______________________________________ Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, first refer to this information before you take the device for repair. If you are unable to rectify the fault using the information given here, contact your local dealer or service specialist. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the radio recorder yourself, as this would invalidate the guarantee.
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