Helpful Tips to Get You Started

Use the following information to replace the instructions in your User’s Guide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Connecting the Speakers

When connecting the speakers, match the red wires to the red jacks and the black wires to the black jacks. Each speaker has a black and a red jack, one for positive and one for negative. The top two jacks are for the right speaker, while the bottom two jacks are for the left speaker.

Using the FM and AM Antennas

EQ Presets

Press the PRESET EQ button to cycle through the Flat, Rock, Pop, and Jazz presets. As you cycle through the presets, listen carefully to how the sound changes.

Customizing the EQ Settings

You may find that customizing your EQ settings may work best for you. This feature allows you to adjust the bass frequency for a fuller, deeper sound from bass-producing instruments, such as drums; the mid-range for more defined vocals; and the treble for higher frequencies, such as cymbals. You can set the levels from -10 to +10 for each EQ setting (bas, mid, tre).

AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL AUTO STOP MECHANISM

CONTINUOUS PLAY 2>1

ONE TOUCH RECORDING

TAPE DUBBING 2>1

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

PLAYBACK/RECORD

PLAYBACK

PROG/SET

PRESET left and

PRESET EQ

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right arrow

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Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to make sure both the FM and AM antennas are positioned properly. The FM antenna is the coiled wire connected to the back of the unit. Uncoil it, making sure it is fully extended (you may even want to tape it to the wall behind the unit, if possible. The higher, the better.) You’ll also need to connect the AM antenna loop to the back of the unit if you listen to AM stations.

1.Press and release the PRESET EQ button until CUSTOM is displayed.

2.Press the PRESET left or right button to cycle through the EQ settings.

3.While the desired setting is displayed, press the VOLUME up or down button to set the level (-10 to +10).

4.Repeat steps 2-3 for any other settings you want to adjust.

Bass Boost

For even more bass, press the BASS BOOST button.

TIMER ON/OFF button

BASS BOOST button

Setting the Time

Setting the Timer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

TUNER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LUME CONTR

OL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VO

 

 

 

 

PRESET

 

CD DIRECT PLAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROG/SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PHONES

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FM ST./

TIMER

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MONO

ON/OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1.Press and hold the CLOCK button until the hour flashes.

2.Press the PRESET left or right arrow button to set the hour.

3.To change to the minutes, press CLOCK.

4.To set the minutes, press the PRESET left or right arrow button.

5.When finished, press the PROG/SET button to set the time.

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Press and hold the TIMER ON/OFF button until the hour flashes.

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To set the hour you want the timer to come on, press the PRESET left or right arrow button.

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To change to the minutes, press TIMER ON/OFF.

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To set the minutes, press the PRESET left or right arrow button.

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To change to the volume setting, press TIMER ON/OFF.

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To set the volume, press the VOLUME up or down button.

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To change to the time you want the timer to go off, press TIMER ON/OFF.

CLOCK

AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL AUTO STOP MECHANISM

CONTINUOUS PLAY 2>1

ONE TOUCH RECORDING

TAPE DUBBING 2>1

TAPE 1

TAPE 2

PLAYBACK/RECORD

PLAYBACK

Using the Equalizer

To get the best sound quality from your audio system, you’ll want to use the equalizer, or EQ. You can either use the preset EQ settings (Flat, Rock, Pop, and Jazz), or customize the mid- range, bass, and treble settings for your personal preference.

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To set the timer off time, repeat steps 2-3.

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Press PROG/SET to set the timer.

Using the Remote for Tape Player Functions

Keep in mind the tape player functions of the unit are mechanical and can’t be operated by the remote.

CLOCK button

VOLUME up and

 

down button

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