Audiovox CE148 important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions, Function of Controls

Portable Radio/CD Player

Operating Instruction

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

INFORMATION (For the Customers in U.S.A)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Avoid using headphones/earphone at high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest dealer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.	Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
	be read before the appliance is operated.
2.	Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
	be retained for future reference.
3.	Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
	instructions should be adhered to.
4.	Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
	followed.
5.	Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water
	- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
	in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

FUNCTION OF CONTROLS

Opening the CD Door

to insert or remove a CD

Play/Pause
Press	to begin play.
Press	during play to pause.
To release pause, press		pause.

(stop) /OFF (power off)

Disc playing stops, press again the unit will be off.

Track search and fast forward/fast reverse

Press lightly/repeatedly:

To locate the beginning of the current selection or previous selections.

Keep depressed:

To go back at high speed (search)

Press lightly/repeatedly:

To locate the beginning of next selection/ selections.

Keep depressed:

To go ahead at high speed (search)

PRESET/P. MODE PRESET/PLAY MODE

measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For the Customers in the United Kingdom and/European Countries

This Compact Disc player is
	CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
classified as a CLASS 1 LASER
product.	APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1
	PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
The CLASS LASER PRODUCT label
	PRODUTO LASER CLASSE 1
is located on the bottom exterior.

For the Customers in Canada

6.	Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or
	position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
	the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
	surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a
	built-in installation, such as a book case or cabinet, that may impede
	the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
7.	Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
	such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
	(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8.	Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
	supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
	marked on the appliance.
9.	Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that
	the grounding or polarization means of an appliance are not
	defeated.
10.	Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so

MEM/REPEAT/ENTER

BAND

Press the PRESET button in RADIO, after the preset number appear, turn in a station using preset.

P.MODE button for selecting the various play mode.

MEMORY/REPEAT/ENTER

Press the MEM(MEMORY) button to storing stations.

Enter button/Repeat button.

FUNCTION (CD/RADIO)

Set to CD or RADIO function.

BAND

Press the BAND button repeatedly to select AM(MW) or FM to turn on radio.

This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in radio interference regulations.

This product contains	CAUTION
	INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
a low power laser
	WHEN OPEN AND INTER-
device.	LOCKS DEFEATED.
	AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM

PRECAUTIONS

On safety

As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not put any foreign objects in the safety slot inside the disc compartment. If you do so, the laser beam may come out when the lid is opened.

Do not put any foreign objects in the DC IN 6V (external power input) jack. Should any solid objects or liquid fall into the unit, disconnect the power supply and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operat- ing it any further.

On operation

Since the CD system offers a wide dynamic range, the peaks of the high level inputs are recorded with high fidelity, and the noise level is very low. Do not turn up the volume while listening to a part of the disc with no audio signals or very low level inputs. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when the peak level of the sound is played. The lens on the disc table should be kept clean. Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do, the lens may be damaged and the unit will not operate properly.

On installation

Never install the unit where it would be subjected to:

that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed

upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the appliance.

11. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended

by the manufacturer.

12. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of

time.

13. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do

not fall, and liquids are not spilled, into the enclosure through

openings.

14. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by

qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

15. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance

beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing

should be referred to qualified service personnel.

OFF

TUNING

ANTI-S HOCK

O N/O FF

M1~M5 +

OFF

Power off

TUNING (DOWN/UP)

Press the TUNING buttons turn into a station.

PHONES jack

For connecting the headphones/earphone.

X-BASS

OFF: normal sound

ON: bass sounds are amplified

Mains socket (DC IN 6V)

Volume

Adjust the VOLUME.

ANTI-SHOCK

Press ANTI-SHOCK button to prevent sound skipping.

M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M5+

Preset number station buttons

-heat sources such as radiators or airducts

-direct sunlight

-excessive dust

-moisture or rain

-mechanical vibration or shock

-unleveled surface

•Do not place any heavy object on top of the unit.

•When the unit is used with an AC power adaptor, do not wrap the unit in a cloth, blanket, etc. If you do, the temperature inside and outside the unit may rise considerably, resulting in malfunctioning of the unit or serious accidents.

•If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate. In this case, remove the disc and leave the unit in a warm place for several hours until the moisture evaporates.

•For the unit to operate at its best, it should not be subjected to temperatures below 5°C (41°F) or above 35°C (95°F).

Notes on headphones/earphone

Do not use headphones/earphone while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle, it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous to play your headsets

POWER SOURCES

Using with batteries

Insert two size AA batteries (LR6 or UM-3 alkaline) according to the " " and " " indications in the battery compartment.

Inserting batteries

Detach the battery cover on the middle cabinet and insert two size AA batteries (LR6 or UM-3 alkaline)

Notes on batteries

•Insert batteries with correct polarity.

•Do not use old batteries together with new ones or different types of batteries together.

•If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the contaminated parts in the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones.

•When the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries.

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable (NICKEL-CADMIUM) batteries.