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S M A R T . V E R Y S M A R T .

MPC250

PORTABLE CD PLAYER

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.	Read these instructions.	11.	Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
2.	Keep these instructions.		is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
			such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
3.	Heed all warnings.
			spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
4.	Follow all instructions.
			has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor-
5.	Do not use this apparatus near water.		mally, or has been dropped.
6.	Clean only with dry cloth.	12.	Battery usage CAUTION – To prevent battery leakage
7.	Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in		which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage
			to the unit:
	accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions.
		●	Install all batteries correctly, + and - as marked on the unit.
8.	Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
		●	Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alka-
	heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
	that produce heat.		line, etc.).
9.	Only use attachments/accessories specified by the man-	●	Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
	ufacturer.		EL 6474-E004: 02/8
10.	Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
	or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with		WARNING
	the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
			To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
	when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
			this apparatus should not be exposed to rain
	avoid injury from tip-over.
			or moisture, and objects filled with liquids, such as
			vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

LIMITED WARRANTY

PORTABLE COMPACT DISC

90 Days Free Exchange

This product must be carried in for an exchange.

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product. A sales receipt or other doc- ument showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, a defec- tive or inoperative product will be replaced with a new, renewed or comparable product at no charge to you. A replacement product is covered only for the original warranty period.When the warranty on the original product expires, the warranty on the replace- ment product also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

•labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.

•product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Magnavox.

•reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.

•a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any coun- try other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.

•incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)

•a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.

WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?

You may exchange the product in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Magnavox. In countries where Magnavox does not distribute the product, the local Magnavox service organization will attempt to provide a replacement product (although there may be a delay if the appropriate product is not readily available).

Magnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami,

FL 33152, USA, (402) 536-4171

BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE…

Please check your owner's manual for assistance. If you have additional questions, call us at 1-800-705-2000.

EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN U.S.A.,

PUERTO RICO, OR U.S.VIRGIN ISLANDS…

Contact 1-800-705-2000 to arrange an exchange. Or, ship the product, insured and freight prepaid, and with proof of purchase enclosed, to the address listed below.

Magnavox Exchange Program

Suite A

406 North Irish Street

Greeneville TN 37745

(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S.Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied war- ranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)

EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN CANADA…

Please contact Magnavox at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

1-800-705-2000 (English or Spanish Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Magnavox is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indi- rect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER…

Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the product. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.

MODEL # ___________________________________________

SERIAL # ___________________________________________

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights

which vary from state/province to state/province.

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English	CONTROLS / POWER SUPPLY		POWER SUPPLY / GENERAL INFORMATION	GENERAL INFORMATION / CD PLAY			CD PLAY / FEATURES		FEATURES	FEATURES / TROUBLESHOOTING
CONTROLS ( see figure 1 / 2 )		Mains adapter (supplied or optionally available)		In-car use (connections supplied or optionally available)			Playback information	Programming track numbers		RESUME and HOLD
1 ............................display		Use only a 4.5 V adapter (300 mA direct current, positive pole to the center pin).		Only use a 4.5 V DC car voltage converter (positive pole to the center pin) and			• If a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or a CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) is not recorded	You can store up to 30 tracks to play in a program.		You can interrupt playback and continue (after up to 1
		Any other kind of adapter may damage the player.		cassette car adapter. Any other converter may damage the set.			properly, nF dISC is displayed, indicating that the CD has not been	A single track may be stored more than once in the		minute in the disc stop position only) from the position
2 ∞ .......................skips and searches CD tracks backwards
		1	Make sure the local voltage corresponds to the power	1 Put the set on a horizontal, vibration-free and			finalized. In that case, use FINALIZE on your CD recorder to complete the	program.		where playback stopped (RESUME). You can also lock all
3 § .......................skips and searches CD tracks forwards			adapter’s voltage.				recording.	1 While playback is stopped, select a track with		buttons of the set so that no action will be executed
4 PROG...................programs tracks and reviews the program				stable surface. Make sure it is in a safe place,		12 V DC	• When playing a CD-Rewritable (CD-RW), please note that it takes 3–15			(HOLD). Use the RESUME–HOLD–OFF slider for these
		2	Connect the power adapter to the 4.5V DC jack of the	where the set is neither a danger nor an				∞ or §.		functions.
5 MODE .................selects the different playing possibilities: SHUFFLE,							seconds after pressing 2; for sound reproduction to start.
			player and to the wall outlet.	obstacle to the driver and the passengers.			• Playback will stop and the set will turn off if you open the CD lid.	2 Press PROG to store the track.		RESUME – continuing from where you have stopped
	SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL, REPEAT, REPEAT ALL and SCAN	Note: Always disconnect the adapter when you are not		2 Plug the voltage converter into the cigarette
6 2; ......................switches the player on, starts or pauses CD play								y PROG lights up; the track number		1 Switch the slider to RESUME during playback to acti-
		using it.					• While the CD is read, 01 --:--flashes in the display.
				lighter jack (only for 12 V car battery,					programmed and P with the total number of
7 9 .........................stops CD play, clears a program or switches the player off										vate RESUME.
				negative grounding), then connect the wired			Volume and bass		stored tracks are displayed.	y RESUME is shown.
8 LINE OUT/p........3.5 mm headphone jack and LINE OUT jack to connect the				end with 4.5V DC input jack on the set.				3 Select and store all desired tracks in this way.		2 Press 9 whenever you want to stop playback.
					4,5 V DC
	player to another audio input of an additional appliance.	Environmental information		3 If necessary, clean the cigarette lighter jack to			Volume adjustment			3 Press 2; whenever you want to resume playback.
9 4.5V DC...............jack for external power supply				obtain a good electrical contact.			• Adjust the volume by using VOL E.	4 Press 2; to start playback of your selected tracks.
		•	All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to							y RESUME is shown and playback continues from where you have
0 VOL E ............adjusts the volume			make the packaging easily separable into two materials: cardboard (box) and	4 Turn down the volume and connect the cassette adapter plug to LINE OUT/p				y PROG is shown and playback starts.		stopped.
! DBB.....................switches the bass enhancement on and off. This button also			polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).	on the set.				• You can review the program by pressing PROG for		• To deactivate RESUME, switch the slider to OFF.
	switches acoustic feedback (the beep) on/off when it is	•	Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a				Bass adjustment			y RESUME goes off.
	pressed for more than 2 seconds			5 Carefully insert the cassette adapter into the car radio’s cassette compartment.				more than 2 seconds.
@ 2 OPEN	.............opens the CD lid		specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the	6 Make sure the cord does not hinder your driving.			• Press DBB to switch the bass enhancement on or	y The display shows all the stored tracks in		HOLD – locking all buttons
			disposal of packing materials, dead batteries and old equipment.				off
# OFF......................switches RESUME and HOLD off									sequence.	You can lock the buttons of the set by switching the slider to HOLD. Now, when a
							y DBB appears if the bass enhancement is
				7 Decease the volume on the set, if necessary. Start playback on the set and				Notes:	– If you press PROG and there is no track selected, noProg is dis-	key is pressed, no action will be executed. This is of use, for example, when
RESUME .............stores the last position of a CD track played							activated.
HOLD...................locks all buttons				adjust the sound with the car radio controls.					played.	transporting the player in a bag. With HOLD activated, you can avoid accidental
$ ............................type plate				• Always remove the voltage converter from the cigarette lighter jack-					– If you try to store more than 30 tracks, FULL is displayed.	activation of other functions.
										1 Switch the slider to HOLD to activate HOLD.
				when the set is not in use.				Clearing the program
										y All buttons are locked. HoLd is shown when
		The set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.		Note: If your car radio has a LINE IN jack, it is better to use it for the				• While playback is stopped, press 9 to clear program.		you press any button. If the set is switched off,
				car radio connection instead of the cassette.adapter. Connect the signal				y CLEAr is displayed once, PROG goes off, and		HOLD will be shown only when 2; is pressed.
CAUTION		Operation is subject to the following two conditions:		lead to this LINE IN jack and to LINE OUT/p on the set.					the program is cleared.	2 To deactivate HOLD, switch the slider to OFF.
		1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and						Note:	The program will also be cleared if the power supply is interrupted, or if	Note: If you deactivate HOLD by switching the slider to RESUME, you will be acti-
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than		2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.			that may cause undesired operation.						the CD-player lid is opened, or if the set switches off automatically.	vating the RESUME function.
Batteries (supplied or optionally available)		CD player and CD handling		Playing a CD			Selecting a track and searching	Selecting different playing possibilities−MODE		Troubleshooting
You can use the following batteries with this CD-player:		•	Do not touch the lens A of the CD player.	This CD-player can play all kinds of Audio Discs such			Selecting a track during playback	It is possible to play tracks in random order, to repeat a single track or the entire		WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as
• normal batteries type LR6, UM3 or AA (preferably Philips), or		•	Do not expose the unit, batteries or CDs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive	as CD-Recordables and CD-Rewritables. Do not try to			• Briefly press ∞ or § once or several times to skip to	CD, and to play the first few seconds of each track.		this will invalidate the warranty. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed,
• alkaline batteries type LR6, UM3 or AA (preferably Philips).			heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight).	play a CD-ROM, CDi, VCD, DVD or computer CD.				1 Press MODE during playback as often as required in		before taking the unit for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following
		•					the current, previous or next track.
Notes:– Old and new or different types of batteries should not be combined.			You can clean the CD player with a soft, slightly				y Playback continues with the selected track, and	order to activate one of the following ‘modes’. The		these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
			dampened, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning
– Remove batteries if they are empty or if the player is not going to be used for				1 Push the OPEN 2 slider to open the player.			the track’s number is displayed.	active mode is shown in the display.
			agents as they may have a corrosive effect.							The CD player has no power, or playback does not start
a long time.								y SHUFFLE : All tracks of the CD are played in
		•	To clean the CD, wipe it in a straight line from the	2 Insert an audio CD, printed side up, by pressing the			Selecting a track when playback is stopped		random order until all of them have been played	• Check that your batteries are not dead or empty, that they are inserted
Inserting batteries ( see figure 3 )			center toward the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. A				1 Briefly press ∞ or § once or several times to select		once.	correctly, that the contact pins are clean.
			cleaning agent may damage the disc! Never write on	CD onto the hub.
1 Push OPEN 2 to open the CD lid.								y SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL : All tracks of the CD are played repeatedly in		• Your adapter connection may be loose. Connect it securely.
			a CD or attach a sticker to it.				the desired track. The track number is displayed.
2 Open the battery compartment and insert either 2		•	The lens may cloud over when the unit is moved sud-	3 Close the player by pressing the lid down.			2 Press 2; to start CD play.		random order.	• For in-car use, check that the car ignition is on. Also check player’s batteries.
normal or alkaline batteries.			denly from cold to warm surroundings. Playing a CD is not possible then.					y REPEAT : The current track is played repeatedly.		The indication no diSC is displayed
				4 Press 2; to switch the player on and start playback.			y Playback starts with the selected track.
			Leave the CD player in a warm environment until the moisture has evaporated.					y REPEAT ALL : The entire CD is played repeatedly.		• Check that the CD is clean and correctly inserted (label-side upward).
Battery indication		•	Active mobile phones in the vicinity of the CD player may cause malfunctions.	y The current track number and elapsed playing
		•	Avoid dropping the unit as this may cause damage.	time are displayed.			Searching for a passage during playback	ySCAN: The first 10 seconds of each of the		• If your lens has steamed up, wait a few minutes for this to clear.
The approximate power level of your batteries is shown in the display.		Headphones		• You can pause playback by pressing 2;.			1 Keep ∞ or § pressed to find a particular passage in		remaining tracks are played in sequence.	The indication nF diSC is displayed
Battery full
							a backward or forward direction.	2 Playback starts in the chosen mode after 2 seconds.		• CD-RW (CD-R) was not recorded properly. Use FINALIZE on your CD-recorder.
				y The time at which playback was paused starts

Know these safety symbols

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material

within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which

you should read the enclosed litera- ture closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

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EnterEnterbelowthetheSerialNo..which is locatedononthetherearofofthecabineti . Retain

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.

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Battery two-thirds full	• Connect the supplied headphones to the LINE OUT/p	flashing.	y Searching starts while playback continues at low	• To return to normal playback, press MODE repeatedly until the display shows
	jack of the player.		volume. After 2 seconds the search speeds up.		The indication HOLD is on and/or there is no reaction to controls
Battery one-third full				no active modes.
	Note: LINE OUT/p can also be used for connecting the	• You can continue playback by pressing 2; again.			• If HOLD is activated, then deactivate it.
			2 Release the button when you reach the desired passage.
Battery dead or empty.When the batteries are	player to your HiFi system (with a signal lead) or to			ESP	• Electrostatic discharge. Disconnect power or remove batteries for a few seconds.
		5 Press 9 to stop playback.	y Playback continues from this position.
dead or empty, the symbol A flashes, bAtt is displayed, and the	your car radio (with a cassette adapter or signal				The CD skips tracks
	lead). In both cases, the volume of the player must	y The total number of tracks and the total playing	Notes: – If the player is in SCAN mode (see MODE chapter), searching is not	With a conventional portable CD-player you might have experienced that the
beep tone sounds repeatedly..					• The CD is damaged or dirty. Replace or clean the CD.
	be set to position 8.	time of the CD are displayed.		music stopped e.g. when you were jogging. The Electronic Skip Protection
			possible.
				prevents loss of sound caused by light vibrations and shocks. Continuous playback	• RESUME, SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active. Switch off whichever is on.
		6 Press 9 again to switch the player off.	– In shuffle, shuffle repeat all or repeat mode (see MODE chapter), or
Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed				is ensured. However ESP does not prevent playback interruptions during vigorous
			while playing a program, searching is only possible within the		No sound or bad sound quality.
of properly.	IMPORTANT!	• To remove the CD, hold it by its edge and press the	particular track.	running. It also does not protect the unit against any damage caused by dropping!	• PAUSE might be active. Press 2;.
				In this set ESP is default ON. It is possible to set ESP off.
	Hearing safety: Do not play your headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise	hub gently while lifting the CD.			• Loose, wrong or dirty connections. Check and clean connections.
	that continuous use at high volume can permanently damage your hearing.			• Press MODE for more than 2 seconds.	• Volume might not be appropriately adjusted. Adjust the volume.
	Traffic safety: Do not use headphones while driving a vehicle. It may create a hazard	Note: If there is no activity, the set will automatically		y ESP disappears.	• Strong magnetic fields. Check player’s position and connections. Also keep
	and it is illegal in many countries. Even if your headphones are an open-air type	switch off after a while to save energy.		• Press MODE again for more than 2 seconds.	away from active mobile phones.
	designed to let you hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that you			y ESP is displayed.
					• For in-car use, check that the cassette adapter is inserted correctly, that the car
	cannot hear what is going on around you.			ESP on ➟ ESP off ➟ ESP on
					cassette player’s playback direction is correct (press autoreverse to change),
Both the model number and production number are located on the
					and that the cigarette lighter jack is clean. Allow time for temperature change.
bottom of the set.