Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones. 4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage. 5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.) 5 6 RADIO OPERATION Rotate the FUNCTION control to the RADIO position. 1 When you have finished listening, rotate the FUNCTION control to the TAPE/OFF position. 4 Adjust the VOLUME control as desired. 3 FM STEREO When the BAND switch is set to the FM position and a strong FM stereo station is broadcasting, the FM STEREO indicator will light. ANTENNAS AM – This unit has a built-in ferrite rod antenna, which provides adequate reception in most areas. If reception is weak, turn the unit to improve reception. FM – The FM Rod Antenna is for FM reception only. If reception is weak, adjust the length and the angle of the antenna. Rotate the BAND control . to select AM or FM. Rotate the TUNING control . to select a station. 2 1 2 COMPACT DISC (CD) OPERATION Rotate the CD OPEN control to the OPEN position to open the CD compartment door. Place a CD on the center spindle, with the printed label side facing up. Close the CD compartment door. 1 The total number of tracks will be displayed and the CD player will stop. 3 Rotate the FUNCTION control to the CD position. 2 TO INSERT A CD TO PLAY THE RADIO MP3825 O/M.QXD 6/25/02 12:00 PM Page 6 7 COMPACT DISC (CD) OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PLAY A CD (STANDARD CD, CD-R AND CD-RW CAN BE USED) Rotate the FUNCTION control to the CD position. Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 6. 1 To start from a specific track, locate the track using the SKIP/Search – . or + . button and press the PLAY/ PAUSE (./ ) button .. 2 1 3 3 To play a disc from the beginning, press the PLAY/PAUSE (./ ) button. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (./ ) button again to pause playback; the Play/Pause indicator will blink. 2 NOTES: • If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all, it will not play. • As each track is played, the track number is shown in the display. • To prevent damage to the disc, never open the CD door while the disc is rotating. Wait for the disc to stop before opening the CD door. Never touch the lens when the CD compartment door is open. • DO NOT use the carrying handle when playing a CD. The CD should only be used on a steady surface. Adjust the VOLUME control as desired. 4 When the disc is through playing, it will stop rotating. Press the STOP () button to stop the disc before it is finished. 7 When you have finished listening, rotate the FUNCTION control to the TAPE/OFF position. 8 To search forward or backward through the disc, press and hold the SKIP/Search – . or + . button, a chattering noise will be heard. 1 2 6 To skip forward or backward through the tracks on the disc, press the SKIP/Search – . or + . button. 1 2 5 FAQS: Do I need an adapter to play 3” singles? No, simply insert the 3” single into the groove. What is the maximum time for a CD in this unit? The maximum time is 74 minutes. What type of CDs can I play? CD, CD-Rs and CD-RWs can be used. MP3825 O/M.QXD 6/25/02 12:00 PM Page 7 8 COMPACT DISC (CD) OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ONE TRACK TO REPEATEDLY PLAY BACK ALL TRACKS Rotate the FUNCTION control to the CD position. Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 6. 1 Press the REPEAT button . once, “REPEAT” will light in the display and the unit will play the selected track over and over until the STOP () button . is pressed. 2 1 3 Select a track using the SKIP/Search – . or + . button and press the PLAY/ PAUSE (./ ) button .. 2 1 3 2 Rotate the FUNCTION control to the CD position. Insert a CD as described in the TO INSERT A CD section on page 6. 1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE (./ ) button . to begin playback and the unit will play the entire disc over and over until the STOP () button . is pressed. 1 2 3 Press the REPEAT button twice, ”REPEAT ALL” will light in the display. 2 NOTE: To stop and cancel Repeat playback, press the STOP () button. MP3825 O/M.QXD 6/25/02 12:00 PM Page 8 9 NOTES: • Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks will be played. • Each track may be stored in the program memory as many times as desired (up to 19 tracks). • As each track is played, its track number will be displayed. You can move forward or backward through the programmed tracks with the SKIP/Search + or – button. • The CD player will stop after all programmed tracks have been played or the STOP () button is pressed. If the STOP () button was pressed, the programmed tracks will remain in memory. Simply press the PROGRAM button and then the PLAY/PAUSE (./ ) button to continue Program playback. • To cancel Program playback, press the PROGRAM button to enter the Program mode and then press the STOP () button, or open the CD door. • When 19 tracks hav...