Operation
Loading Discs
To load a disc, first turn the FL 8380 on, using the Standby Switch . or the Power On E button on the remote. Note that the Status- Mode Indicator 1 will turn green and the Information Display C will illuminate. The word disc will flash in the Information Display, and the disc tray will automatically turn clockwise so that the FL 8380 can sense which, if any, of the disc positions already have a disc.
To load a disc, first press the Open/Close button 5, taking care to make certain that the space in front of the drawer is not obstructed. Note that if the drawer is blocked when you attempt to open it, it will automatically close within five seconds to protect the mechanism.
Load discs in the tray with the printed (label) side facing up toward you. Make certain that the disc is centered in the tray. Either 12cm (5") or 8cm (3") discs may be used. When a 8cm (3") disc is played, it should be carefully centered within the smaller ridges on the tray. Only one CD can be placed in any position at a time. When a 8cm (3") disc is played, DO NOT place a standard 12cm (5") disc over the smaller disc.
Labeled surface
Recorded surface
Note that each disc position has a number embossed in the plastic tray. This corresponds to the position this disc will occupy for playback and programming. To make it easier to identify each disc’s position, the disc position number for the holder space that is in the center of the disc tray will also appear in the Information Display when the disc drawer is open.
To rotate the disc tray to another position, press the
To close the disc drawer, press the Open/ Close button 5. When the drawer closes all trays will be checked for discs and the disc that was last in the center position on the tray will be readied for play. Its number will appear in the Information Display and a red icon will light to the right of the disc number. The numbers for all other tray positions that have a disc will also light in the upper part of the display. If the cen- ter disc position is empty when the drawer is closed, the unit will search for the next position with a loaded disc, and place it in the ready mode.
The drawer may also be closed and the FL 8380 put into play by pressing the Play/Pause button 9 6. This will put the disc in the center posi- tion into the Play mode.
To close the drawer and play a specific disc, press the Disc Select button B 0corresponding to the tray position number for the disc you wish to play.
When the disc drawer is closed, the Information Display will display the number of the disc selected, the total number of tracks on the disc and the disc’s total running time. In the upper area of the display the numbers of all loaded trays will be shown, with a red icon to the right of the selected disc´s number. The total number of tracks on the disc selected will illuminate at the far right side of the display.
To remove a disc from the player, press the Open/Close button 5. The drawer will open, allowing the disc to be removed. Press the Disc- Skip button A Dto rotate the disc carousel tray to reach discs that may be covered.
Upon placing a disc in a tray, the disc number will appear when detected by the sensor mecha- nism after the drawer has closed.
Disc Handling Notes
When loading or unloading discs, it is best to hold them by the edges.
While compact discs are very reliable, rough handling may damage them. Avoid scratching the bottom (nonprinted) side of discs, and any handling that will leave fingerprints.
To avoid damage to the disc and player, always seat discs so that they are centered in the tray.
Do not lift the player while the disc tray is open- ing or closing, as this may cause the discs to unseat from the tray and possibly jam.
Note: Always remember to remove all discs from the player before moving or repacking it.
