ǵ PORTABLE RADIO CD/MP3 PLAYER RCD 1410 RCD 1420 MP3
ENGLISH OVERVIEW ______________________________________________________ Controls General information CD OFF RADIO Switches between CD and RADIO input sources. Switches the device off. ON Operation indicator. Lights up red during operation. VOLUME Adjusts the volume. UBS Switches the Ultra Bass System on and off. 0 Headphone jack for connecting a headphone set with a jack plug (ø 3.5 mm) on the left side of the device. This automatically switches off the loudspeakers.
OVERVIEW ______________________________________________________ CD unit (RCD 1420) OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the CD compartment. PLAY/PAUSE Starts and pauses playback. ıII UP 9 DOWN 8 Press briefly to select the next or previous file or track. Press and hold down to start a forward or reverse search. STOP/BAND PROG/ MEM Ends playback, deletes track memories. For saving tracks when creating a memory. ALBUM MEMORY UP In MP3 mode: selects the next album in stop mode.
OVERVIEW ______________________________________________________ Display (RCD 1420) MEM FM MW s MP3 ALBUM M ALL 00:000 ɳ kHz MHz 00:000 In radio mode: shows the frequency, shows the preset number. In CD-DA mode: shows the total number of tracks and the current track. In MP3 mode: displays the total number of albums and the current file. FM In radio mode: FM (VHF) frequency band indicator. MW In radio mode: MW (medium wave) frequency band indicator.
OVERVIEW ______________________________________________________ Power supply Mains operation Note: Check that the mains voltage on the type plate (on the bottom of the device) corresponds to your local mains supply. If this is not the case, contact your specialist dealer. 1 Plug the mains cable supplied into the »AC device). 2 Plug the mains cable into the wall socket. ~ « socket on the radio recorder (back of Caution: The only way to disconnect the device from the mains supply is to pull out the plug.
OVERVIEW ______________________________________________________ Additional information for units sold in the UK. Units sold in the UK are suitable for operation from a 240V ac, 50Hz mains supply. The range of multi-system receivers is built to work in most European countries. However, the mains plug and socket system for the UK differs from many European countries. This appliance has been supplied with a fitted, non-removable, approved converter plug for use in the UK.
CARE AND SAFETY ________________________________________ To ensure that this device provides you with long-term satisfaction and enjoyment, please observe the following instructions. This device is designed for the playback of audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited. Protect the device, the CDs and cassettes from rain, moisture (dripping or splashing water), sand and heat. Do not leave it next to heaters or inside parked cars in the sun.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS __________________________________ Switching on and off 1 Switch on the device with the required input source by moving the switch to the »CD OFF RADIO« position. 2 Move the »CD OFF RADIO« switch to the »OFF« position to switch off the device. Selecting the input source 1 Select the input source (CD or RADIO) using »CD OFF RADIO«. Adjusting the volume 1 Adjust the volume with »VOLUME«. Switching the Ultra Bass System on and off This function boosts the bass frequencies.
RADIO MODE _________________________________________________ Automatic station search 1 Select the frequency band (FM or MW) using »STOP/BAND«. 2 Activate the station search by pressing »DOWN 8« or »UP 9« until the frequency display changes to rapid run-through. – The search stops when a programme is found. Manual station search 1 To move the frequency forward in steps, briefly press »DOWN 8« or »UP 9« several times. – The frequency changes in steps of 50 kHz.
CD MODE (RCD 1410/1420) ______________________ The device is suitable for music CDs displaying the logo shown here (CD-DA) and for CD-Rs and CD-RWs with audio data. When burning CD-R and CD-RWs with audio files, various problems may arise which could lead to interference in playback. This can be caused by faulty software or hardware settings or by the CD being used.
CD MODE (RCD 1410/1420) ______________________ Selecting another track 1 During playback, keep pressing »DOWN 8« or »UP 9« until the number of the track you want to hear appears in the display. – Playback of the selected track starts automatically. Note: You can also select tracks in the stop position. However, you must then start playback of the track with »PLAY/PAUSE II«. In stop mode you can press and hold down »DOWN 8« or »UP 9« to select tracks more quickly.
CD MODE (RCD 1410/1420) ______________________ Creating a track memory You can create a track memory of up to 20 tracks for the current CD in any order you choose and then play them back in that sequence. A track may be stored more than once. Program is only possible in the stop position. Selecting and storing tracks 1 Press »PROG/MEM« to call up the function. – Display: »P 01« for the first preset position, »MEMORY« flashes. 2 Select the track by pressing »DOWN 8« or »UP 9«.
MP3 MODE (RCD 1420) _______________________________ The device is suitable for CD-Rs and CD-RWs with MP3 formats. MP3 files must be created at a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz. In MP3 mode, the terms “album” and “file” are very important. “Album” corresponds to a folder on a PC, “File” to a file on a PC or a CD-DA track. The device reads MP3 files with a maximum of 255 files per album. An MP3 CD may not contain more than 512 files or albums in total.
MP3 MODE (RCD 1420) _______________________________ Playing back files in random order (Random) 1 In Stop mode, press »MODE« until »RND« appears in the display. 2 Press »PLAY/PAUSE II« to start random playback. – All files on the CD are played back once in random order. 3 To end this function, press »MODE«. ı Creating a track memory You can store and then play back up to 20 titles from various albums on the disc in a set order. A file may be stored more than once.
INFORMATION _______________________________________________ Technical data This device is noise-suppressed according to the applicable EU directives. This product fulfils the European directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC. This device conforms to the safety regulation DIN EN 60065 (VDE 0860) and therefore the international safety regulation IEC 60065. Never open the device casing. The manufacturer will not accept any liability for damage resulting from improper handling.
INFORMATION _______________________________________________ Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, first refer to this information before you take the device for repair. If you are unable to rectify the fault using the information given here, contact your local dealer or service specialist. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the radio recorder yourself, as this would invalidate the guarantee. PROBLEM GENERAL INFORMATION No sound The device does not respond to button commands.