conditions, the unit should be left in the stereo
mode as indicated by the ST 
icon on the display panel when tuned to an FM stereo signal. If the stereo signal is too noisy for comfortable listening, press the MONO/INT select button to switch to monaural reception (the ST 
icon will disappear from the display panel). To return to stereo reception mode, press the button again so that the ST 
indication reappears.
bn LOCAL (LOC)/REPEAT (RPT) BUTTON
During radio operation, received signals are usually in stereo mode as indicated by the ST
icon; however, when the signals are weak or intermittent, it may be worthwhile activating the Local (LOC) mode by pressing the LOC/ RPT button (LOC appears on the display). This mode favors access to local stations whose signals are much stronger; thereby improving radio reception. Press this button again to terminate local receive mode; LOC disappears from the display panel.
bo AUDIO MUTE (MUTE)
This button is used to mute the volume from the system. By pressing the button, a MUTE indication will appear on the display panel and the volume will be muted. Pressing the MUTE button again, or pressing the Volume Control buttons, Select (SEL) button, or LOUD button will return the volume level to the setting in use before the Mute function was activated.
bp LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL
FUNCTIONS
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel dis- plays the frequency, time, and all activated func- tions, including five bar graphs which provide a visual representation of the audio signal power level.
NOTE: It is a characteristic of LCD panels that, if subjected to cold temperatures for an extended period of time, they may take longer to illuminate than under normal conditions. In addition, the visibility of the numbers on the LCD may slightly decrease. The LCD
bq DISC SLOT
With the label surface facing up, fully insert a compact disc into the slot until the mechanism engages; the EJECT button will pop out, making it possible to mechanically eject the
disc when desired. The disc symbol ( 
) will appear on the display and play will begin from the first track (01) on the disc, accompanied by the elapsed time of track play.
NOTE: This unit is designed for play of standard 5" (12cm) Compact Discs ONLY. Do not attempt to use 3" (8cm)
br CD PLAY/PAUSE (
/
) SELECTOR
Press this button to resume play of a disc. Playback will begin from the track being played previously, and continue until all tracks on the disc have been played, after which playback will automatically stop (unless the repeat mode had been selected).
During disc play, pressing this button will
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