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.
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OVERVIEW ___________________________________________ Controls r e a x x RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER WITH CD PLAY/ PHONES PAUSE STANDBY BAND F-SKIP STOP R-SKIP TUNING PROG/RANDOM INTRO/REPEAT TIME TIMER TAPE DIRECTION General 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 ANTENNA Telescopic antenna for FM (VHF) reception. Frequency band switch FM (VHF), MW (medium BAND STANDBY wave) and LW (long wave). BAND Hold down to start the station search. Press briefly TUNING R-SK TUNING PROG/RANDOM to change the frequency in small steps. TIME PROG/RANDOM Starts and interrupts the automatic...
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ The display U.B.S. The Ultra Bass System is activated. REPEAT 1 ALL INTRO RANDOM PROGRAM U.B.S. SURROUND Surround sound is activated. 00 : 00 BASS/MID/ Displays the equaliser setting. TREBLE SURROUND TREBLE BASS In radio mode: displays the station position and the 00:00 frequency.
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ The remote control Switches the device to and from standby STANDBY mode. Selects RADIO, CD or TAPE as the input SOURCE source. In tuner mode: switches between the fre- BAND STANDBY quency bands FM, MW and LW. SOURCE BAND PLAY/PAUSE In CD mode: starts and pauses CD...
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 AM4/LR03/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 standby mode. 12HR 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 00:00 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 CD-DAs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs. Only use CD-DAs which bear the logo shown here. Always keep the CD compartment closed to prevent dust from collecting on the laser optics. Do not attach adhesive labels to CDs.
CD MODE _____________________________________________ Searching for a passage within a track During playback, press »R-SKIP « or »F-SKIP « and hold it down until you find the desired passage. – When »R-SKIP « or »F-SKIP « are released, playback begins. Note: During the search the volume is reduced.
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_____________________________________________ CD MODE Creating a track memory This function enables you to store up to 20 tracks on the current CD in a certain order and then play them back in that sequence. The same track may be stored more than once. Selecting, storing and playing back tracks Place a CD in the CD compartment.
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_____________________________________________ CD MODE Changing the track selection To replace a stored track, keep pressing »PROG/RANDOM/ PROGRAM TIME« until its memory position appears in the display. 06 P - 08 Select the new track number with »R-SKIP « or »F-SKIP «. Press »PROG/RANDOM/TIME«...
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. Insert a tape in the compartment with the open side facing down and the full reel on the left side (see »TAPE...
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. Press »...
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 Note: 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 procedure 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 _______________________________________ Rectifying minor problems 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.
Unser Kundenberatungszentrum steht Ihnen werktags Montags bis Freitags stets von 8.00 – 19.00 Uhr zur Verfügung. Haben Sie Fragen zur Umweltverträglichkeit unserer von 8.00 bis 19.00 Uhr Geräte, wenden Sie sich an die GRUNDIG Öko- Deutschland: 0180 / 530 21 22* Technologie, Österreich: 0800 / 700 600* Fax: 0911/703-9213.
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