® CD AUDIO SYSTEM COMPACT DISC PLAYER AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEL SL-326 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL RADIO WITH PRESETS PLAYS ALL MUSIC COMPACT DISCS FULLY PROGRAMMABLE CD PLAYER WITH REPEAT PLAY RECEIVES AM/FM STEREO BROADCASTS RECORDS CASSETTES FROM CD OR RADIO AC POWER INDICATOR LARGE BACKLIT LCD DISPLAY FOR CD & RADIO PRESET GRAPHIC EQUALIZER SYSTEM BASS REFLEX SPEAKER SYSTEM PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE SL-326SY041200L v.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash and arrow head within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the product. WARNING: CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PA RTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important i n s t r u c t i o n s accompanying the product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 15. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D.
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS Carefully unwind and stretch out the speaker wire on the back of each speaker box and plug the right plug into Speaker Jack marked RIGHT, and the left plug into Speaker Jack marked LEFT. RI GH T L EF T S P EA K E R FM ANTENNA AC CORD Unwind the FM ANTENNA (thin wire) at the back of the set and straighten it out for FM reception. POWERING UP Plug the AC POWER CORD into a 120V, 60Hz wall outlet. The AC POWER STANDBY INDICATOR will be on.
PLAYING A CD TOP VIEW 4 3 1 2 6 5 Connect the AC power cord (see page 3). 1 2 3 Press the POWER switch, the AC POWER STANDBY INDICATOR will go off and the display will light up. POWER FUNCTION RADIO TAPE CD PUSH OPEN 4 PLAY/PAUSE TRACK Press the PUSH OPEN button to open the CD DOOR and place the disc in the CD compartment. The label side of the CD should face upward. Close the CD DOOR by pushing it down at the right corner.
USE THESE BUTTONS FOR ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS PRESS TO OPEN THE CD DOOR TIP When CD play is paused, the elapsed playing time will flash and no music will play. To resume play, press the PAUSE button again, the elapsed playing time will stop flashing and music will play. TIP If you bump the set or table it is sitting on, during CD play, the music will stop or skip for a few seconds. This is normal for this type of player.
REPEAT PLAY PLAYING CD SONGS (TRACKS) OVER AND OVER You can play CD tracks over and over in normal or programmed play modes (see page 7). PROGRAM CD FUNCTION SWITCH GRAPHIC EQUALIZER POWER SWITCH 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the POWER switch, the AC POWER STANDBY INDICATOR will go off. Press the CD FUNCTION switch. Select the track by pressing or , and then press . Press the CD REPEAT button.
SELECTING YOUR OWN MUSIC PLAYING ORDER (Programmed Play) You can make a program of up to 20 tracks in the order you want them to be played. PROGRAM NOTE: Programming is only done during stop mode. During STOP mode, press the PROGRAM (MEMORY) button. The display will show , MEMORY and TRACK will flash in the display. 1 2 SKI P/SEARCH DOWN - TUNING - UP Press the SKIP/SEARCH buttons either or until the desired track shows in the display. 3 Press the PROGRAM button. The display will show .
LISTENING TO THE RADIO 2 3 6 4 1 Connect the AC power cord (see page 3). Press the POWER switch, the AC POWER STANDBY INDICATOR will be off. POWER 1 2 Press the RADIO FUNCTION switch. FUNCTION RADIO TAPE CD 3 Press the BAND switch to choose the proper band (AM or FM ) that you want. 4 Tune into the station you prefer using the TUNING UP or DOWN button. Each time the button is pressed, the frequency changes.
PRESETTING RADIO STATIONS Allows you to store your favorite stations for quick one button tuning. 2&4 3 Connect the AC power cord (see page 3). 1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 (LISTENING TO THE RADIO on the previous page) to select a station. 2 Press the PROGRAM (MEMORY) button, CH will show and MEMORY will flash in the display for about 5 seconds. 3 REPEAT PRESET 4 While the MEMORY is flashing, press the PRESET (REPEAT) button to choose a memory location (01-20).
LISTENING TO THE PRESET STATIONS (after you programmed them) 1 POWER 2 3 Press the POWER switch, the dial will light. Press the AM/FM BAND switch to select the desired band. REPEAT PRESET Press the PRESET (REPEAT) button several times to choose a memory location (01-20). You will receive the station you stored into that preset memory location. USE THESE OPERATIONS 3 BUTTONS 2 1 Connect the AC power cord (see page 3). 2 1 3 FOR ADDITIONAL To Press or Adjust 1.
PLAYING A TAPE 2 1 FULL RE E L E MP TY RE E L A IN SER T TH IS W AY 4 3 Connect the AC power cord (see page 3). 1 2 POWER FUNCTION RADIO TAPE 3 STOP/EJECT 4 PLAY 5 6 Press the POWER switch, the dial will light up. AUTO STOP CD Press the TAPE FUNCTION switch. OK NO OK NO Press the STOP/EJECT button to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape as shown. Close the door. Press the PLAY button. The player turns on and starts playing.
USE THESE OPERATIONS BUTTONS FOR ADDITIONAL EQUALIZER VOLUME CONTROL AC POWER STANDBY INDICATOR HEADPHONE JACK STOP/EJECT PLAY FAST FORWARD & REWIND PAUSE To Press or Adjust Adjust the volume VOLUME control Get different sound effect EQUALIZER button Stop playback STOP/EJECT button Fast forward or rewind the tape FAST FORWARD REWIND button Pause playback PAUSE button Press again to resume play after pause.
RECORDING ON A TAPE FULL RE E L E MP TY RE E L A IN SER T TH IS W AY 3 1 Connect the AC power cord (see page 3). 1 STOP/EJECT 2 To record from the CD player, insert a CD and follow the steps to play a CD (see page 4). FUNCTION RADIO TAPE Press the STOP/EJECT button to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Select the program source (AM, FM or CD) you want to record.
USE THESE BUTTONS ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS FOR TIP • To erase a recording, just start a new recording, and the old one is automatically replaced. STOP/EJECT PAUSE To Press or Adjust Stop recording STOP/EJECT button Pause recording PAUSE button Press the button again to resume recording. Turn off the player Press the STOP/EJECT button and press the POWER switch to off, the AC POWER STANDBY INDICATOR will go on.
PRECAUTIONS On Safety On Operation As the laser beam used in the CD player section may be harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. If the player is brought directly from a Should any solid object or liquid fall into the player, unplug the player, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
PRECAUTIONS (continued) Notes on Cassettes Notes on CDs playing, clean the CD with a Break off the cassette tab from side A Before cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the or B to prevent accidental recording. center out. Side A not use solvents such as benzene, Do thinner, commercially available Tab for side B cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Lens If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a skipping of sound during CD operation. Clean with a commercially available lens cleaner and blower. Notes for Storing Cassette Tapes 1 . Do not put a tape near a magnetic field, such as a TV, or speaker. Magnetic fields may reduce the tape sensitivity or even erase the recording. 2 . Do not store tape for any length of time in a hot, moist or dusty place.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem The power is not on. Remedy the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. General Make sure to press the right FUNCTION switch as you want. the volume. Adjust Unplug the headphones when listening through speakers. flashes in the display even when a CD is in place. CD player Connect CD does not play. Insert the CD with the label side up. Make sure that the CD compartment is closed. Place the CD with the label side up. Clean the CD.
SPECIFICATION General Description Power source: AC 120V, 60Hz 22Watts Speakers: 4 8 ohm Output power: 3.0W/channel Dimensions (approx.): CD Section Width: Depth: Height: Weight: Main set 5 7/ 8 9 1/ 4 9 5LBs Speaker 5 1 /8 7 3 /8 9 3.3LBs Any normal CD used in portable players Plays disc type: 760 - 800 NM Laser wavelength: 3 - spot error detection Tracking method: Frequency response: 50Hz - 15kHz +1/-2 dB 3.
