Please observe the local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. C LASER P Mains adapter (supplied or optionally available) This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European Union. Batteries (supplied or optionally available) You can use the following batteries with this CD-player: • normal batteries type LR6, UM3 or AA (preferably Philips), or • alkaline batteries type LR6, UM3 or AA (preferably Philips). Notes:– Old and new or different types of batteries should not be combined. – Remove batteries if they are empty or if the player is not going to be used for a long time. Inserting batteries 1 Push OPEN 2 to open the CD lid. 2 Open the battery compartment and insert either 2 normal or alkaline batteries. Battery indication The approximate power level of your batteries is shown in the display. Battery full Battery two-thirds full Battery one-third full Battery dead or empty.When the batteries are dead or empty, the symbolA flashes, bAtt is displayed, and the beep tone sounds repeatedly. Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed of properly. • Do not touch the lensAof the CD player. • Do not expose the unit, batteries or CDs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight). • You can clean the CD player with a soft, slightly dampened, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents as they may have a corrosive effect. • To clean the CD, wipe it in a straight line from the center toward the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. A cleaning agent may damage the disc! Never write on a CD or attach a sticker to it. • The lens may cloud over when the unit is moved suddenly from cold to warm surroundings. Playing a CD is not possible then. Leave the CD player in a warm environment until the moisture has evaporated. • Active mobile phones in the vicinity of the CD player may cause malfunctions. • Avoid dropping the unit as this may cause damage. Headphones HE 035 • Connect the supplied headphones to the LINE OUT/p jack of the player. Note: LINE OUT/p can also be used for connecting this set to your HiFi system.To adjust the sound and volume, use the controls on the connected audio equipment and on the CD player. IMPORTANT! Hearing safety: Do not play your headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise that continuous use at high volume can permanently damage your hearing. Traffic safety: Do not use headphones while driving a vehicle. It may create a hazard and it is illegal in many countries. Even if your headphones are an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that you cannot hear what is going on around you. VOL E OFF•RSUME•HOLD OUT LINE / CD player and CD handling GENERAL INFORMATION / CD PLAY Only use the AY 3545 (4822 219 10033) or AY 3548 (3140 118 71890) car voltage converter (4.5 V DC, positive pole to the centre pin) and the AY 3501 car adapter cassette. Any other product may damage the set. 1 Put the set on a horizontal, vibration-free and stable surface. Make sure it is in a safe place, where the set is neither a danger nor an obstacle to the driver and the passengers. 2 Plug the voltage converter into the cigarette lighter socket (only for 12 V car battery, negative grounding), then connect the wired end with 4.5V DC input socket on the set. 3 If necessary, clean the cigarette lighter socket to obtain a good electrical contact. 4 Turn down the volume and connect the cassette adapter plug to LINE OUT/p on the set. 5 Carefully insert the cassette adapter into the car radio’s cassette compartment. 6 Make sure the cord does not hinder your driving. 7 Decease the volume on the set, if necessary. Start playback on the set and adjust the sound with the car radio controls. • Always remove the voltage converter from the cigarette lighter socket when the set is not in use. Note: If your car radio has a LINE IN socket , it is better to use it for the car radio connection instead of the cassette adapter. Connect the signal lead to this LINE IN socket and to LINE OUT/p on the set. 4,5 V DC 12 V DC OPEN VOL E OFF•RSUME•HOLD OUT LINE / 4 4 9 In-car use (connections supplied or optionally available) CD PLAY / FEATURES • If a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or a CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) is not recorded properly, nF dISC is displayed, indicating that the CD has not been finalized. In that case, use FINALIZE on your CD recorder to complete the recording. • When playing a CD-Rewritable (CD-RW), please note that it takes 3–15 seconds after pressing 2; for sound reproduction to start. • Playback will stop if you open the CD lid. • While the CD is read, 01 --:-- flashes in the display. Volume and bass Volume adjustment • Adjust the volume by using VOL E. Bass adjustment • Press DBB to switch the bass enhancement on or off yDBB appears if the bass enhancement is activated. DBB Playback information This CD-player can play all kinds of Audio ...