User manual PALSONIC PDM-103

[. . . ] Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet. Unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel. If you do, you may damage the lens and the player may not operate properly. If you do, the laser diode will be ON when the lid is still opened. [. . . ] Open the battery compartment cover and insert two of the recommended rechargeable batteries, matching polarity (12V 650mA). BOTH BATTERIES MUST BE OF RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM TYPE, OTHERWISE THE BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK. If the AC plug of this unit does not fit in your AC outlet, a plug adaptor (not included) should be used. Consult your local dealer on the type of plug adaptor required. RECHARGE SWITCH 2. Plug in the AC adaptor and set the Recharge switch to ON position to start charging and Recharge indicator will light on. USE ONLY THE AC ADAPTOR SUPPLIED WITH THE SET FOR CHARGING. 3. After 15 hours. Please unplug the AC adaptor and switch the Recharge switch to the off position DO NOT CHARGE CONTINUOUSLY FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE. DOING SO CAN CAUSE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY TO DETERIORATE. Note You may play DISC'S whilst charging the batteries. 4. If the operating time decreases drastically when when the rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries are properly recharged, purchase a new set of rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. When charging for the first time or after a long time, playing time may be reduced. In this case, charge and discharge the batteries several times. 5. 3 4 3. EARPHONE AND HI-FI CONNECTION Listening with the Earphones Connect the plug of the stereo earphones (included) or headphone (not included) into the PHONES socket. Caution 4. PLAYER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Cabinet Connecting to component audio system. Connect the stereo connection cable (not included) into the LINE OUT socket of the unit and the CD/AUX inputs of an audio system. Note 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 dean. Cleaning the Lens Avoid excessive volume levels and listening to sound for a long period of time when using headphones, as this may impair your hearing. Always press the power off before making any connection between the player and another unit. A dirty lens will cause sound skipping and, if the lens is very dirty, the CD may not work. Open the disc cover and clean the lens as follow : Dust or Dry Particles Using a camera lens brush/blower, blow on the lens couple times, then wipe it lightly with the brush to remove dust. Fingerprints If the lens cannot be cleaned by using a brush/blower, use a dry cotton swab starting in the middle and working to the outside edge. 5 6 5. DISC CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Cleaning the Disc 6. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PICK- UP System Compact disc digital audio system Material: GaAIAs Wave length: =780mm Emission duration: continuous Laser output: <44. 6uW Laser diode Properties When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out Error correction Cross-interleave Reed-solomon code Note AUDIO D/A conversion Frequency response Wow and flutter No. of channels Output level Bass boost effect (100Hz) 16 bit DAC eight times over sampling 20-20, 000Hz ( Below measurable limits 2 channels (stereo) Line output: 600Vrms (47K Headphone: 16mW (32 +6db Do not use solvents such as benzene petrol, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for analogue discs. Should you experience difficulties in the use of this player please refer to the following chart before contacting your dealer or the place of purchase. Troubleshooting Guide Problem Player fails to function Points to Check Disc may be inserted upside down Disc not mounted correctly on chunk Dirty or defective disc Dirty pick up lens Player lid not closed Moisture/condensation, allow player to warm up to room temperature for 60 minutes AC Power to adaptor switched off Weak batteries Auto power off has occurred, press play button to restore power. Earphone plug is not firmly inserted into Green Phones socket. Earphones have been inserted into the Black line output socket. Connection is incorrect Power to external amplifier not switched on Dirty or defective disc Dirty pick up lens Player is subject to excessive vibration or shock Low battery power Poor Earphone connection Power requirements - 2 x LR6 "AA" alkaline battery - DC in 4. 5V jack accepts AC power adaptor (centre positive) Power consumption Dimension Weight No sound from Earphones No sound when played through an external amplifier Intermitted Sound 0. 8W (DC 3V) UNDER NORMAL CONDITION Approx. 250g not battery ACCESSORY Battery Not Included 7 8 7. [. . . ] 30 seconds to preserve battery life. X1 During the play Shown on the LCD display. All tracks on the disc will be repeated. During the play MODE Note: In normal modes none of the above symbol show in the display. X2 MODE X4 Press MODE button twice to return to NORMAL play mode 11 12 11. PROGRAMMED TRACK PLAY PROGRAMME This allows selected tracks on the disc to be played in any desired order. To set the programme play * programmes can be set in the STOP mode or normal play mode. Press the PROGRAM button when the unit is in the stop mode a normal play mode until PRG shows on the display. [. . . ]