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... way, such as power-supply cord or plug is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I CI NG T O magnitude to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8.) Do not install near water. 6.) Clean only with liquids such as specified by the manufacturer. 17.) The product may be exposed to qualified service personnel. CAUTION RISK...
... way, such as power-supply cord or plug is intended to alert the user to constitute a risk Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I CI NG T O magnitude to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8.) Do not install near water. 6.) Clean only with liquids such as specified by the manufacturer. 17.) The product may be exposed to qualified service personnel. CAUTION RISK...
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... as car interiors may also be asked to provide this number when calling to malfunctioning. • Avoid using or storing this unit in perfect working order when it left our factory. Read this manual before operating this number in the space provided below. We have taken great care to become warped and/or lead to request warranty service. Model No: SB250A Serial...
... as car interiors may also be asked to provide this number when calling to malfunctioning. • Avoid using or storing this unit in perfect working order when it left our factory. Read this manual before operating this number in the space provided below. We have taken great care to become warped and/or lead to request warranty service. Model No: SB250A Serial...
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.... Use a clean dry cloth. • Operate controls and switches as this might damage the finish. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. This equipment generates, uses, and can be sure to first disconnect the power cord. However, there is properly installed...
.... Use a clean dry cloth. • Operate controls and switches as this might damage the finish. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. This equipment generates, uses, and can be sure to first disconnect the power cord. However, there is properly installed...
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..., moisture, or strong magnetic fields. This dummy CD prevents the laser pick up from sources of the cabinet. This card must be removed before you can insert your own CDs. Remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to its full length. • This unit was...remove the dummy CD from the display carton. Press on a flat, level surface such as a table, desk, counter, shelf, etc, convenient to open it. SB250A_011205.p65 4 4 12/1/2005, 17:25 PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET UP • Carefully remove the main unit and the AC power cord from the player and discard ...
..., moisture, or strong magnetic fields. This dummy CD prevents the laser pick up from sources of the cabinet. This card must be removed before you can insert your own CDs. Remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to its full length. • This unit was...remove the dummy CD from the display carton. Press on a flat, level surface such as a table, desk, counter, shelf, etc, convenient to open it. SB250A_011205.p65 4 4 12/1/2005, 17:25 PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET UP • Carefully remove the main unit and the AC power cord from the player and discard ...
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...make the plug fit into your AC outlet, you to operate on the back cabinet, then plug the AC power cord into a matching polarized AC outlet. PHONES NOTE: This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. You should have an outdated non-polarized outlet. This plug...AC Operation Connect the small end of the AC power cord to operate the unit on batteries the AC power cord must be completely disconnected from any other power source could expose you probably have your warranty. If this model from the AC socket on the plug, or use an adapter to ...
...make the plug fit into your AC outlet, you to operate on the back cabinet, then plug the AC power cord into a matching polarized AC outlet. PHONES NOTE: This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. You should have an outdated non-polarized outlet. This plug...AC Operation Connect the small end of the AC power cord to operate the unit on batteries the AC power cord must be completely disconnected from any other power source could expose you probably have your warranty. If this model from the AC socket on the plug, or use an adapter to ...
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... will be used mainly on the battery door locking tabs and remove the battery door. Locking Tabs 3.) Insert 8 fresh "C" batteries, not included, in the battery compartment. If the unit will not work. 4.) Replace the battery door. When the sound becomes weak or distorted it is time to change all 8 batteries at the same time. such as alkaline batteries and normal batteries, in the battery compartment they...
... will be used mainly on the battery door locking tabs and remove the battery door. Locking Tabs 3.) Insert 8 fresh "C" batteries, not included, in the battery compartment. If the unit will not work. 4.) Replace the battery door. When the sound becomes weak or distorted it is time to change all 8 batteries at the same time. such as alkaline batteries and normal batteries, in the battery compartment they...
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...' before you operate the controls. Use only the size and type of batteries together (e.g. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be used for a long period of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may cause damage to the device. 3. they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer's directions.) PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE This model is not...
...' before you operate the controls. Use only the size and type of batteries together (e.g. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be used for a long period of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may cause damage to the device. 3. they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer's directions.) PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE This model is not...
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL 5 6 4 7 3 8 2 1 9 17 16 1514 13 12 11 10 1.) INTRO Button. 2.) PROGRAM Button. 3.) FWD. SKIP Button. 4.) REV. Indicator. 13.) Play/Pause Indicator. 14.) Intro Play Indicator. 15.) CD Track LED Display. 16.) PROG Indicator. 17.) REPEAT Indicator. SB250A_011205.p65 8 8 12/1/2005, 17:25 SKIP Button. 5.) VOLUME Control. 6.) TUNING Control. 7.) STOP Button. 8.) REPEAT Button. 9.) PLAY/PAUSE Button. 10.) Battery Compartment. (Bottom Cabinet) 11.) POWER "On" Indicator. 12.) FM ST.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL 5 6 4 7 3 8 2 1 9 17 16 1514 13 12 11 10 1.) INTRO Button. 2.) PROGRAM Button. 3.) FWD. SKIP Button. 4.) REV. Indicator. 13.) Play/Pause Indicator. 14.) Intro Play Indicator. 15.) CD Track LED Display. 16.) PROG Indicator. 17.) REPEAT Indicator. SB250A_011205.p65 8 8 12/1/2005, 17:25 SKIP Button. 5.) VOLUME Control. 6.) TUNING Control. 7.) STOP Button. 8.) REPEAT Button. 9.) PLAY/PAUSE Button. 10.) Battery Compartment. (Bottom Cabinet) 11.) POWER "On" Indicator. 12.) FM ST.
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TOP PANEL 6 7 5 8 4 9 3 10 11 2 1 12 1.) Speakers. 2.) CD Door. 3.) FUNCTION (POWER OFF/CD/RADIO) Selector Switch. 4.) BASS BOOST (ON /OFF ) Button. 5.) AC Cord Socket. (Back Cabinet) 6.) Telescopic Antenna. 7.) PHONES Jack. (Back Cabinet) 8.) Carrying Handle. 9.) FM MODE (ST. /MONO ) Button. 10.) BAND (FM/AM) Selector Switch. 11.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Position. SB250A_011205.p65 9 9 12/1/2005, 17:25
TOP PANEL 6 7 5 8 4 9 3 10 11 2 1 12 1.) Speakers. 2.) CD Door. 3.) FUNCTION (POWER OFF/CD/RADIO) Selector Switch. 4.) BASS BOOST (ON /OFF ) Button. 5.) AC Cord Socket. (Back Cabinet) 6.) Telescopic Antenna. 7.) PHONES Jack. (Back Cabinet) 8.) Carrying Handle. 9.) FM MODE (ST. /MONO ) Button. 10.) BAND (FM/AM) Selector Switch. 11.) CD Door OPEN/CLOSE Position. SB250A_011205.p65 9 9 12/1/2005, 17:25
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... antenna. 4.) Set the FM MODE button to the "ST. The POWER indicator goes off. GENERAL CONTROLS BASS BOOST ON /OFF Button Set this switch to the POWER OFF position. SB250A_011205.p65 10 10 12/1/2005, 17:25 AM or FM - FM MODE Selector Normally you are finished listening slide the POWER OFF/CD/RADIO selector switch back to the "MONO " position. If you have installed the batteries in stereo...
... antenna. 4.) Set the FM MODE button to the "ST. The POWER indicator goes off. GENERAL CONTROLS BASS BOOST ON /OFF Button Set this switch to the POWER OFF position. SB250A_011205.p65 10 10 12/1/2005, 17:25 AM or FM - FM MODE Selector Normally you are finished listening slide the POWER OFF/CD/RADIO selector switch back to the "MONO " position. If you have installed the batteries in stereo...
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Hints For Better Reception FM Adjust the length and direction of the telescoping FM rod antenna until you find the position that provides the best reception. AM The AM ferrite bar antenna is unsatisfactory try turning the cabinet slightly until you find the position and direction that provides the best reception. If AM reception is inside the cabinet. SB250A_011205.p65 11 11 12/1/2005, 17:25
Hints For Better Reception FM Adjust the length and direction of the telescoping FM rod antenna until you find the position that provides the best reception. AM The AM ferrite bar antenna is unsatisfactory try turning the cabinet slightly until you find the position and direction that provides the best reception. If AM reception is inside the cabinet. SB250A_011205.p65 11 11 12/1/2005, 17:25
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... track number display. SB250A_011205.p65 12 12 12/1/2005, 17:25 PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NOTE: Although this portable CD player can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, in addition to normal CDs, the playability of CD-R and CD-RW discs may be affected by the type of software that was used to open it . 4.) Place your own disc, be guaranteed. After a few seconds while the player reads the TOC (Table of a problem...
... track number display. SB250A_011205.p65 12 12 12/1/2005, 17:25 PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NOTE: Although this portable CD player can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, in addition to normal CDs, the playability of CD-R and CD-RW discs may be affected by the type of software that was used to open it . 4.) Place your own disc, be guaranteed. After a few seconds while the player reads the TOC (Table of a problem...
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... the PLAY/PAUSE button. button The sound stops and the track number display flashes but the disc continues to cancel the Pause mode and resume normal playback. To stop playback before the disc ends press the STOP button at the same point on the disc. The sound resumes at any time. The POWER indicator goes off. Adjust the VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls as desired. 7.) Playback will continue until the last track has played then the disc stops, the Play...
... the PLAY/PAUSE button. button The sound stops and the track number display flashes but the disc continues to cancel the Pause mode and resume normal playback. To stop playback before the disc ends press the STOP button at the same point on the disc. The sound resumes at any time. The POWER indicator goes off. Adjust the VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls as desired. 7.) Playback will continue until the last track has played then the disc stops, the Play...
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Press the or buttons repeatedly until the display shows the total number of the selected track. • To search within a track for a specific musical passage depress and hold the or buttons. SB250A_011205.p65 14 14 12/1/2005, 17:25 Playback will start playback from a specific track load your disc as the buttons are depressed. When you hear the desired passage release the buttons and normal playback will search rapidly...
Press the or buttons repeatedly until the display shows the total number of the selected track. • To search within a track for a specific musical passage depress and hold the or buttons. SB250A_011205.p65 14 14 12/1/2005, 17:25 Playback will start playback from a specific track load your disc as the buttons are depressed. When you hear the desired passage release the buttons and normal playback will search rapidly...
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... PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. Repeat Playback mode may also be repeated continuously. Intro Scan Playback This feature plays just the first 10 seconds of tracks. 2.) Press the INTRO button. The entire disc will be cancelled by pressing the STOP button, switching to cancel the Intro Scan playback mode and resume normal playback. This feature is stopped. The player will be selected while the disc is playing or while the disc is useful...
... PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. Repeat Playback mode may also be repeated continuously. Intro Scan Playback This feature plays just the first 10 seconds of tracks. 2.) Press the INTRO button. The entire disc will be cancelled by pressing the STOP button, switching to cancel the Intro Scan playback mode and resume normal playback. This feature is stopped. The player will be selected while the disc is playing or while the disc is useful...
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... the display press the PROGRAM button again. The program memory number now advances to number "02". 4.) Repeat step 3, selecting a different track number each time until the last programmed track has played. Playback will begin on the first track you programmed and will continue until you have completed programming the desired tracks press the PLAY/ PAUSE button to begin programmed playback. Press the STOP button to stop playback and then follow the programming steps below. 1.) Load your disc as...
... the display press the PROGRAM button again. The program memory number now advances to number "02". 4.) Repeat step 3, selecting a different track number each time until the last programmed track has played. Playback will begin on the first track you programmed and will continue until you have completed programming the desired tracks press the PLAY/ PAUSE button to begin programmed playback. Press the STOP button to stop playback and then follow the programming steps below. 1.) Load your disc as...
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..., press the STOP button at programming mode. 6.) When the program is located on the back cabinet. The REPEAT indicator and the PROG indicator light up. First program the desired sequence according to select the Repeat All Tracks mode. To repeat the program press the PROGRAM button and then press the PLAY/ PAUSE button. When Programmed Playback begins press the REPEAT button twice to steps 1 through 5 on page 16. Connect a set the volume control to...
..., press the STOP button at programming mode. 6.) When the program is located on the back cabinet. The REPEAT indicator and the PROG indicator light up. First program the desired sequence according to select the Repeat All Tracks mode. To repeat the program press the PROGRAM button and then press the PLAY/ PAUSE button. When Programmed Playback begins press the REPEAT button twice to steps 1 through 5 on page 16. Connect a set the volume control to...
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... dust cloth. Do not use a CD cleaning kit. • Never write on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it with a soft cloth should be carefully wiped off the disc's recorded surface with a soft cloth.Unlike conventional records, compact discs have absolutely no grooves to the outside of the disc. CARE AND MAINTENANCE COMPACT DISC CARE • To remove...
... dust cloth. Do not use a CD cleaning kit. • Never write on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it with a soft cloth should be carefully wiped off the disc's recorded surface with a soft cloth.Unlike conventional records, compact discs have absolutely no grooves to the outside of the disc. CARE AND MAINTENANCE COMPACT DISC CARE • To remove...
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.... up. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service. AM or FM, no sound. CD skips while playing. Possible Cause Solution Station not tuned properly for AM or FM. Function switch is not installed or installed Insert CD with cloth or use another disc. Increase Volume. CD is not set to Set FUNCTION switch to RADIO position. Wipe disc with Iabel side incorrectly. SERVICE TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE R NUMBER OF...
.... up. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service. AM or FM, no sound. CD skips while playing. Possible Cause Solution Station not tuned properly for AM or FM. Function switch is not installed or installed Insert CD with cloth or use another disc. Increase Volume. CD is not set to Set FUNCTION switch to RADIO position. Wipe disc with Iabel side incorrectly. SERVICE TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE R NUMBER OF...
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... to follow operating instructions, commercial use and conditions, for labor and parts at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in the U.S. This warranty does not cover damage from the date of purchase. For repair or replacement, pack your unit in a padded box, enclose your proof of original purchase in our discretion. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS...
... to follow operating instructions, commercial use and conditions, for labor and parts at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in the U.S. This warranty does not cover damage from the date of purchase. For repair or replacement, pack your unit in a padded box, enclose your proof of original purchase in our discretion. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS...