User manual COBY MP-CD455 Instruction Manual

[. . . ] Keep these instructions for future reference. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions. Keep objects away from ventilation openings. Do not block ventilation openings at any time. [. . . ] · · · · Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sprays, benzene, or thinners to clean your CDs. To reduce the risk of scratches, always put CDs back in their case after use. Do not subject CDs to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high temperatures. Do not place stickers or labels on either side of the CD. Cleaning the CD Player Lens A dirty lens can cause CD playback to skip. If the lens is very dirty, the CD may not work at all. Unplug the power supply, open the CD door, and clean the lens as follows: · · For Dust or Dry Particles - use a camera lens brush/blower to blow on the lens a few times. Then, wipe the lens gently with the brush, and blow on the lens once more. For Fingerprints - use a dry cotton swab to wipe the lens in a straight line radially from the center to the outside edge. -6- GENERAL OPERATION Power Sources AC Power Before connecting the unit to an AC outlet, make sure that the operating voltage of the unit has been properly set to match the voltage of your local power supply (110V or 220V). The voltage switch can be found on the bottom of the unit. When you have confirmed that the proper voltage has been set, use the supplied AC power cord to connect the unit to an AC outlet. DC Power (Battery Operation) Remove the battery compartment cover on the rear of the unit and insert 8 "C" batteries. Make sure that the polarity of the batteries (+/-) match the markings on the inside of the battery compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover. Stereo Headphone Jack Make sure to lower the volume on the unit prior to use with headphones to avoid damage to your hearing or the headphones. For private listening, connect a pair of headphones to the headphone jack on the unit. The speakers on the unit will be disconnected during headphone use. Power On / Function Modes Use the Function switch to change the operation mode of the unit. Set the switch to "MP3/CD" to play CDs and MP3-CDs (MP3/CD mode), set the switch to "Radio" to listen to the radio (Radio mode), and set the switch to "Off" to turn off the unit. RADIO OPERATION Set the Function switch to the RADIO position to listen to AM/FM radio broadcasts. · To listen to FM broadcasts, set the Band switch to the FM or FM ST position (FM ST = FM Stereo). The FM Stereo indicator will light up when the tuner is receiving an FM Stereo broadcast. To listen to AM broadcasts, set the Band switch to the AM position. Extend the telescopic rod antenna fully and adjust its position to obtain the best FM broadcast reception. The AM antenna is built into the unit; turn or move the entire unit to obtain the best AM reception. Turn the tuning dial to change the radio station. · · -- MP3/CD OPERATION Set the Function switch to the MP3/CD position to listen to MP3-CDs or regular audio CDs. What is an MP3-CD? MP3-CDs are CDs that contain MP3 music files. [. . . ] · The program list will be lost if STOP is pressed twice, the CD door is opened, or the unit is turned off. · If is pressed before PROG during track selection, the track will not be added to the program list. The unit will start playing the CD from the first selected track instead. -- MP3/CD OPERATION Program Mode You can set the unit to play tracks on the CD in a predetermined order. Press to make sure that the CD has stopped playing. [. . . ]