Portable Stereo CD System Operating Instructions Model No. RX-ES25 RX-ES20 Note: The “EB” indication shown on the packing case indicates United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
DearDear Customer Customer Precautions Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. • • Table of Contents • Before use Before use • Supplied Accessories .......................................................... Precautions ......................................................................... Caution for AC Mains Lead ................................................. Use of Batteries .........................................
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark m or the BSI mark o on the body of the fuse.
Use of Batteries A 7 • If this unit is not used for a long period of time or is used only from an AC power source, remove all the batteries to prevent potential damage due to possible battery leakage. • Align the poles (+ and –) properly when inserting the batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries. • Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries. • Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to contact flame or water.
Location of Controls A 7 A ■ 1 2 3 4 Basic controls Number Designation 1 Standby/on switch ( Reference Page /I ) 2 Preset equalizer button (PRESET EQ) ..................... 17 3 Play timer/record timer button ( PLAY/REC) ............................................................. 18 4 Clock/timer button (CLOCK/TIMER) .................... 7, 18 r 5 RX-ES25 Standby indicator ( ) Before use Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
The Remote Control A 7 A ■ § SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 ≥10 7 8 9 0 FM MODE/BP C RESET RANDOM REPEAT PRESET EQ TUNER CD ¤ Number ‹ § Sleep timer button (SLEEP) ....................................... 19 ≥ Numbered buttons ............................................ 9, 11, 12 • FM mode/BP button (FM MODE/BP) ..................... 8, 16 ª Tape counter reset button (C-RESET) ....................... 13 º Sound virtualizer button (S.VIRTUALIZER) ..............
3 7 1 7 Setting the Clock 4 2 •7 7 This is a twenty-four hour clock. The example shows how to set the clock to 13:30. 1 Press [ /I ] to turn the unit on. ■ 2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”. ■ CLOCK ON Original display rPLAY rPLAY OFF ON rREC rREC OFF 3 Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE ■ Within 10 seconds 1 7 7 ○ ○ ○ CD SKIP ] to set Before use Each time you press the button: the time. 4 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to start the clock. ■ The original display is restored shortly after.
3 7 A 2 7 1 7 The Radio Preparation: (when using batteries) Press [ A 2 7 Listening ○ ○ 7 ○ ○ ○ (Unit comes on when using AC power.) Each time you press the button: AM ↔ FM Q ] or [ R/+/FF ] to select a sta[ REW/–/Q 2 Press ■ tion. “ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3 Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume.
2 1 •7 2 7 7 A The Radio (when using batteries) Press [ /I ]. Preset tuning Tuning is simpler if you preset stations. You can preset 12 FM and 12 AM stations. A 1 7 2 7 ○ ○ ○ 2 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 ≥10 7 8 9 0 1 7 PGM/-CLEAR Presetting radio stations Preparation: Tune to the station you want to preset. (\ page 8) 1 Press [•MEMORY CLEAR]. ■ 2 Turn [TIME/PRESET TUNE ■ * While “ ” is flashing CD SKIP ] to select a channel and press [•MEMORY*CLEAR].
CDs 2 7 TAPE ⁄ CD 1 Press [0 CD] to open the tray. ■ (The unit comes on.) Load a CD and press [0 CD] to close the tray. 2 Press [6 CD] to start play. ■ 3 Press [ +, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume. ■ Listening Plays to the end of the CD and stops. 3 7 To stop play Press [n TAPE/CD]. 1 7 One touch play (When using AC power) When a CD is loaded, press [6 CD]. The unit comes on and play starts. To pause play 1 7 Press [6 CD] during play. Press again to resume play.
CDs Other modes of play SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 ≥10 7 8 9 0 RANDOM REPEAT FM MODE/BP C RESET PRESET EQ TAPE TUNER Remote control only A REPEAT FF Direct access play Starts play from a selected track Select the track with the numbered buttons. 2 7 CD S.VIRTUALIZER REW A 7 Preparation: Press [n] to switch to CD mode. PGM/-CLEAR For two-digit tracks, press [≥10], then the two digits.
TAPE ⁄ CD CDs 3 1 7 2 7 7 Program play Select up to 36 tracks to play in the order you choose. On the main unit Preparation: Press [ … TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. 1 7 Track number [TIME/PRESET TUNE 1 Turn ■ the track. 2 Press [•MEMORY CLEAR]. ■ Play time CD SKIP ] to select * Listening Repeat step ■ 1 and ■ 2 to program other tracks. 2 7 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Programmed track ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3 Press [¤/g CD] to start play.
Cassettes TAPE ⁄ CD 1 Press [0 DECK] to open the deck. ■ REW (The unit comes on.) Load a cassette and close the deck by hand. 2 Press [ - TAPE] to start play. ■ 3 Press [+, – VOLUME] to adjust the volume. ■ Listening 1 7 2 7 3 7 To stop play: Press [n TAPE/CD]. 1 7 One touch play (When using AC power) When a cassette is loaded, press [ TAPE]. The unit comes on and play starts. - Side to be played back facing up DECK Press [REW / – / Q] (rewind) or [R / + / FF] (fast-forward).
A 7 Tips on Recording To protect tapes against further recording A Side A Erasure prevention The illustration shows how to remove the tabs to prevent recording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown. To re-record Normal position tape 3 1 A B 7 B Tab for side “A” Tab for side “B” Erasing recordings 1 Insert the cassette with the side to be erased facing up. 2 Press [n TAPE/CD] to switch to TAPE mode. 3 Press [[/ K].
Recording CDs 3 7 7 7 4 ALL-REC 2 7 1 Records the whole CD or selected tracks. When the tape finishes before CD, recording and CD pauses for you to resume recording on the opposite side. Preparation: Insert a CD (\ page 10). 1 Press [n TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. ■ 2 Press [CD REC MODE] to display “ALL-REC”. ■ Each time you press the button: ALL-REC 1-REC OFF 1 7 a cassette with the side for recording facing 3 Load ■ up. [ 4 Press [ ] to start recording.
A Recording CDs 2 3 4 7 1 7 7 7 A ■ 1-REC Records a selected track from the CD and stops. Preparation: Insert a CD (\ page 10) and a cassette (\ page 13). Wind the tape on to where you want to start recording. 1 7 2 7 ○ ○ ○ 1 Press [n TAPE/CD] to switch to CD mode. ■ 2 Press [CD REC MODE] to display “1-REC”.
A 7 A Sound Quality PRESET EQ You can choose one of four types of sound quality. a XBS: Adds punch to rock b Clear: Clarifies higher sounds c Soft: For background music d Vocal: Adds gloss to vocals Press [PRESET EQ] to select a setting. Each time you press the button: a XBS b Clear c Soft d Vocal EQ-OFF (cancelled) Note Changes to sound quality do not affect recordings.
5 7 3 1 •7 2 •7 7 2 •7 3 7 4 7 The Play and Record Timer You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record a radio station (record timer). Preparations: Turn the unit on and set the clock. (\ page 7) • For play timer, prepare the music source (tape/CD/radio) for listening, and set the volume. • For record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tab (\ page 14: ■ A ) and load the cassette with the side for recording facing up.
A A 7 Remote control only ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ You can set the unit to turn off after certain time. (e.g. when you want to fall asleep while listening to music.) SLEEP TIMER FADER DISPLAY SLEEP ○ The Sleep Timer ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1 2 3 4 5 6 ≥10 7 8 9 0 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes). PGM/-CLEAR ○ ○ Each time you press the button: SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120 SLEEP OFF ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To cancel Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you can’t fix the unit as described below, or if something not listed here occurs, refer to the enclosed directory to locate an Authorized Service Center convenient to you or contact your dealer. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers (e.g. 4) Common problems Indicates incorrect operation. Read the instructions. Replace the batteries or use household AC power. 4 Power batteries haven’t been inserted.