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Technika PCD 206 User Handbook page 4

Personal cd player

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GETTING STARTED
CD FORMATS
The player will accept regular CDs or CD singles. There is no need for an
adaptor when playing CD singles.
The player will play CDs bearing the CD logo and some CDRs
that have been finalised and recorded to the CD standard.
Other discs will not play. MP3 CDs may appear to play but you
will hear no sound. Discs recorded on a home computer may
not play
UNPACKING
The packing contains:
The CD player
Stereo headphones
Unpack all the items carefully. If any items are damaged or missing,
return the unit to your nearest Tesco store for replacement, Please have
your receipt ready when you call.
Open the CD lid and remove any cardboard protection from the tray.
CONNECTING BATTERIES
You will need to purchase two AA alkaline batteries
Connect two AA batteries as shown on Page XX. If you are using an AC
adaptor, (not supplied) follow the instructions on Page XX
CONNECTING HEADPHONES
Remove the wire tie from the headphone
cable.
Plug the jack into the headphone socket
(green) on the player. Make sure you push
the plug firmly in.
BASIC OPERATION
LOADING AND PLAYING A CD-BASIC
Open the CD Lid: Move the OPEN switch to the right. The lid will open
Load a CD into the Disc compartment with the label side up. Line up
the centre of the CD over the spindle of the CD transport. Gently push
down on the CD in the centre of the disc, so that it is firmly in place.
To remove a CD: Wait for the disc to stop spinning, open the lid, hold
the disc by the edge while pressing the spindle down and lift off the disc.
Close the lid. Close it gently until the locking catch clicks shut
Turn the volume down to a low level. Rotate the VOL control to the
right to decrease the volume and to the left to increase the volume.
Switch the player ON. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER (
switch the player on. The disc will spin and read the Table Of
Contents(TOC). Most discs will begin playing immediately , a few won't.
Press the
button to start (if necessary). The disc plays from Track 1
increase the volume to a suitable level.
To emphasise the bass sound: Set the BASS
BOOST switch to the ON position. The amount of
bass boost depends on the VOLUME control setting.
The HOLD switch disables all player functions in
Playback or Stop mode. Moving the switch to the
Right engages HOLD, moving it to the Left allows
the unit to return to normal operation.
To pause and re-start a disc: Press the
button.
To stop a disc(STANDBY): Press the STOP/PWR OFF ( )button.
To turn the player off: Press the STOP/PWR OFF ( )button twice.
Auto power-off: When the unit is stopped (standby mode) for
approximately 30 seconds, the power will automatically turn off.
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ADVANCED OPERATION
TO START PLAYING A CD FROM A SELECTED TRACK
Insert the CD. Press PLAY/PAUSE.
Let the CD load. Press STOP
Press SKIP/SEARCH
or
repeatedly to select the track.
Press
to play the CD forward from this track.
TO CHANGE TRACKS DURING PLAY
Press SKIP/SEARCH
or
forward from the desired track.
TO GO BACK TO THE START OF A TRACK DURING PLAY
Press SKIP/SEARCH
once.
)button to
TO SEARCH FOR A PASSAGE DURING PLAY
Press and hold SKIP/SEARCH
can reach the passage.
Release SKIP/SEARCH
or
to resume normal play.
DISPLAY INDICATIONS
Whenever a disc is loaded into the player when it is switched on, or when
the player is switched on with a disc in place:
The player spins the disc and reads the TABLE of
CONTENTS (TOC). During this time–
If there is no disc: "disc" is displayed. Insert a disc
and close the lid. The player reads the disc.
If the lid is open(ed: , the display shows "OPEN".
Closing the lid starts auto adjustment.
If disc player cannot read the Table of Contents
(TOC): Er is displayed.
When the TOC data has been read: the display
briefly shows the TOC .
STARTING PLAY FROM STOP MODE: Press the
button to start play from Track 1.
TO STOP: Press the STOP key . This will stop play
and the TOC will be displayed.
TO PAUSE: Press . To re-start play press
repeatedly to select and play the CD
When a disc is paused, the display flashes.
THE ANTI SHOCK PROTECTION SYSTEM "ESP"
The player uses solid state memory to prevent the
sound from skipping when the unit is subjected to
shocks and vibration. This function automatically turns
on when play is started. The data buffer is indicated by
or
to quickly scan the disc so you
an icon 'ESP' at the top of the screen. A steady icon
indicates an empty buffer. When the icon flashes the
data buffer is full.
When ESP is operating, battery consumption is higher
because the disc rotates faster and the memory
circuitry is activated. In normal use we suggest you
switch this function off to conserve battery power.
To switch ESP ON and OFF: press the ANTI SHOCK
button. The icon will switch on or off. When ESP is
switched "ON" or "OFF", the sound will be
temporarily interrupted. This is normal.
Conditions such as dirty, scratched or warped discs
may affect performance of the ESP. system. During
active use, if you wish to use ESP and operate the player
vertically, the OPEN switch should face upward.
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again.
BUFFER EMPTY
BUFFER FULL
ESP ON
ESP OFF

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