Identification of Controls

Notes

Be sure to use this unit with the front panel closed.

The unit is automatically switched off when the front panel is left open for about 10 minutes.

Do not handle the unit roughly when opening/closing the front panel.

Do not put any object or use it like a tray when the front panel is open in a lying position.

Do not press the OPEN button when closing the front panel.

Do not put much force to the operation buttons or the dis- play window as it may cause damage or deform the unit.

Connectors on the unit and front panel are vital parts trans- mitting the signal. Do not touch, push and scratch them.

Be careful not to pinch your fingers or hands when opening and closing the front panel.

Do not press hard on the front panel when affixing it to the unit. No more than light to moderate pressure should be needed.

When taking the front panel with you, please use the sup- plied carrying case to protect the front panel from dirt and damage. Make sure there is no dust or dirt on the electrical terminals on the back of the front panel as this could cause intermittent operation or other malfunctions.

Detaching the Front Panel

1. Press the OPEN firmly to open the flip down front panel.

2. Pull the front panel toward your direction to remove it.

3. Close the inner cover.

Do not leave inner cover in the down position unless the front pannel is in place.

Security

Bolt the front panel with the screw (supplied) in the inner cover as shown below, to protect the front panel from robbery and from getting lost.

SCREW

Ejecting the CD

Press recessed button located to the left behind the Front Panel.

EJECT button

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1OPEN button

2PWR button

Turns the power of the unit on or off.

3TUN/TRK button

Used to tune in to the desired station.

4LCD Display window

5CD button

Switches the CD playback mode.

6BND/TS button

Selects the AM/FM Band & Travel store.

7DISP button

Mode selector. Clock adjustment. Display priority setting.

8MUTE/SENS button

Muting the sound. Switches the seek sensitivity between local and distance.

9XBASS button

Boosting the bass sound.

10PRESET MEMORY button

During radio reception :

1 - 6 ; For Preset memory During CD mode :

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For Mix play (Mix & Mix all during CDC;

 

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HOUSTON DM189 only)

5/RPT

For Repeat play

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; For Pause

11DISC SELECT button (HOUSTON DM189 only) Select the desired CD in CDC(CD changer) mode.

12SC/PS button

Scan tuning. Preset scan tuning. Scan play in CD mode.

13AUD button

Audio control selector; Bass, Treble, Loudness, Balance & Fader

14Dial

Adjusts the volume level/bass/treble/balance/fader.

Storing the station names. Select Alpha-numeric characters.

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Blaupunkt HOUSTON DM189, BOSTON CD189 manual Identification of Controls, Detaching the Front Panel, Ejecting the CD

BOSTON CD189, HOUSTON DM189 specifications

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