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BASIC OPERATION

SYSTEM DISPLAYS

The system (upper) display shows in- formation about many of the system’s functions. The CD (lower) display shows information about the system’s CD functions.

does not have MUTE, PROG., REPEAT, and CLEAR — only the remote control has these buttons.

Caution: Exposing the remote control or the remote sensor to direct sunlight or strong lights, such as a spotlight, will reduce its operating distance and can make it inoperative.

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

To use the remote control, point it di- rectly at the infrared sensor (marked REMOTE SENSOR) on the right side of the system display, then firmly press the desired button.

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Many of the system’s buttons also have a corresponding button on the remote control, and you can press ei- ther the system or remote control but- ton to control the function. The system

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USING THE SYSTEM

Important: To prevent hearing dam- age, set the volume to its lowest level before playing the radio, a CD, a cas- sette tape, or an additional audio source.

1.To turn on the system, press POWER. The STANDBY indicator turns off, and the system’s last selected settings appear.

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indicator)

2.Press one of the INPUT SELEC- TOR buttons (TUNER, TAPE, CD, or VCR/AUX) to choose what you want to listen to.

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