Modern Concepts CR44 TURNTABLE CONSOLE CD User Manual 15 CR44CDE OA UserMan
Modern Marketing Concepts, Inc. TURNTABLE CONSOLE CD 15 CR44CDE OA UserMan
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Turntable Console With CD Player
Instruction Manual
CR44CDE
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Safety Instructions
Read and understand this entire manual before using this product. Keep these instructions
for future reference.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool;
and the like.
8. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built - in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet try reversing the plug, if the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
12. Power - Cord Protection - Power - supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
13. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power - line surges.
14. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short - out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions;
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions,
adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. This indicates a need for
service.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
19. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.
21. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
22. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
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Items in this package
Before throwing away any packaging materials, please check thoroughly and
make sure you find the following items that come along with this package:
Turntable
45 RPM adapter
3.5mm to RCA
Retain the original packaging materials for exchange or return purposes.
Specifications
Frequency Range FM 88 - 108 MHz
AM 530 - 1700 KHz
Power Source AC 120V ~ 60 HZ
Power Consumption 50 W
Antennas External FM Antenna
Built-in Ferrite Am Bar
Note:
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
To help save power consumption, some models will comply with ERP energy
saving standard. When there is no audio input for 20 minutes, their powers will
automatically cut-off. To turn power back on and resume playing, you will need to
turn off the power and turn it on again.
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Product Description
1. Volume Knob
2. Tuner Dial
3. Tuning Knob
4. Function Switch
5. Power Indicator
6. Power Button
7. Open/Close Button
8. Play/Pause Button
9. Play/Pause Indicator
10. Stop Button
11. CD Drawer
12. LED Display
13. Repeat Indicator
14. Repeat Button
15. Program Button
16. Program Indicator
17. Backward Skip Button
18. Forward Skip Button
19. AM/FM Button
20. Speaker
21. Turntable
22. Spindle
23. 45 RPM Adapter
24. Cue Lever
25. Tone Arm
26. Auto Stop Control Switch
27. Speed Control Switch
28. Tone Arm Rest
29. Security Hook
30. Line Out Jack
31. Speaker Int. / Ext. Switch
32. Spring Input Terminals
33. FM Wire Antenna
34. AC Power Cord
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Initial Setup
Essential Setup
1. Remove packing materials from unit
Note: Save all packing materials.
2. Remove plastic bag covering radio.
3. Remove plastic safety cover from A/C plug.
4. Remove tie from A/C cord.
5. Open lid and remove styrofoam shipping material from turntable.
6. Remove black tie-wrap from under the tone arm.
7. Remove white protective needle cover by gently pulling
towards the front of the unit.
8. Untie the FM antenna and allow it to hang down in a straight line for optimum
FM reception. If you have trouble tuning in an FM station, move the external
FM antenna for best reception. Do not connect FM antenna to outside
antenna.
Note: Do not plug the AC power adaptor to power outlet before all the assembly is
completed. Before turning the power on, make sure again all the connection settings
are correct. Always turn off the power when connecting or disconnecting.
Stereo System Connection
Spring clip speaker terminals
The spring clip speaker terminals deliver amplified, speaker-level signals as
output and should be connected with the passive speakers.
RCA Jacks
The RCA Jacks output analog line-level signals and could be connected
directly with a pair of active/powered speakers or the appropriate input of your
stereo system.
The Red plug connects with the Right channel and the White plug connects
with the Left channel.
Note: The RCA Jacks are not designed to be connected directly to the passive/unpowered
speakers. If connected to the passive speakers, the volume level will be very low.
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Turntable Operation
1. Push the Power Button to turn on the power.
2. Slide the Function Switch to PHONO
3. Set the Speed Control Switch to the desired speed (33 1/3, 45, or 78 RPM).
4. Place the record on the turntable. Use the 45 RPM Adapter if necessary.
5. Remove the stylus protector from the stylus assembly.
Note: To avoid stylus damage, make certain the included stylus guard is in place
whenever the turntable is being moved or cleaned.
6. Lift up and pull the Tone Arm slightly to the right side until hear the “click”
sound to activate the Turntable.
7. Move the Tone Arm by hand to the record and slowly lower it to the desired
starting point. Turn the Volume Knob to adjust the volume to the desired
level.
8. At the end of the record, the Tone Arm will stop automatically. You must
return the Tone Arm to Tone Arm Rest by hand.
Radio Operation
1. Slide the Function Switch to RADIO.
2. Press the AM/FM Button to the select the desired tuning band.
3. Select the desired radio station by rotating the Tuning Knob.
4. Adjust the Volume Knob to the desired sound level.
Note: the unit is provided with a FM Wire Antenna, move the wire until the reception is
clear and with no interferences. For AM reception, the unit is provided with a directional
build-in ferrite antenna. Rotate the set to find the position in which the best reception is
obtained. Do not connect the FM Wire Antenna to any outside antenna.
Bluetooth Operation
1. Press the Function button to switch to Bluetooth mode.
2. The LED indicator will flash indicating that it is searching for a nearby
Bluetooth enabled device to connect to.
3. On your Bluetooth enabled device, search for nearby devices. When your
device finds “CR44” connect to this device. There should be no requirement
for a PIN.
4. When the unit has connected to your Bluetooth enabled device successfully,
your device will indicate that they are connected and the indicator light on the
Bluetooth. The unit will stop flashing and continuously illuminate.
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CD Operation
Playing a CD
1. Slide the Function Switch to CD.
2. Press the Open/Close Button to open the CD Drawer. Place a disc in the
tray with the labeled side of the disc facing up.
3. Press the Open/Close Button again to close the CD Drawer. The display will
show “---“ for a few seconds while reading CD information, then the total
number of tracks on the disc will be displayed. “00” will be shown when there
is no disc inside the unit.
4. Press the Play/Pause Button to start playback. The Play/Pause Indicator
will light up.
5. Adjust the Volume Knob to the desired volume level.
6. To pause playback, press the Play/Pause Button. The Play/Pause Indicator
will flash. Press the Play/Pause Button again to resume playback.
7. To stop playback, press the Stop Button and the Play/Pause Indicator will
go off.
Skip Forward And Skip Reverse
1. Press the Forward Skip Button or the Backward Skip Button to select a
track.
2. Press the Play/Pause Button to start playing the selected track.
Search Forward And Reverse During Play
Playback
1. Press and hold the Forward Skip Button or the Backward Skip Button to
search forward or backward though the selected track.
2. Release the button at the desired point, playback will resume automatically.
Repeat Playback
1. To repeat a single track, choose the track that you want to repeat, then press
the Play/Pause Button to start the track. Press the Repeat Button once to
repeat this track. The Repeat Indicator will flash.
2. To repeat all tracks, press the Play/Pause Button to start the CD. Press the
Repeat Button twice to repeat all tracks. Once the CD ends, it will start over
again from the beginning of the CD. The Repeat Indicator will remain on.
3. To erase the repeat function, press the Repeat Button again until the Repeat
Indicator is off.
Programmed Playback
1. Press the Program Button. "01" will be shown on the display and the
Program Indicator will flash.
2. Press the Forward Skip Button or the Backward Skip Button to select a
track.
3. Press the Program Button again to store the selected track number.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to program other tracks.
5. Press the Play/Pause Button to start programmed playback. The Program
Indicator will be on.
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6. To erase the programmed sequence, press the Stop Button twice or until the
Program Indicator is off. Programmed tracks will also erase when the CD
Drawer is opened.
NOTE: Maximum of 20 tracks can be programmed to play in any order.
Troubleshooting
There is no Power
Make sure the radio is plugged in correctly.
Check to see that the power button is pushed in.
There is no Sound
Check the volume level by turning the volume knob.
Make sure the ext. /int. switch on back of radio is on int. (unless you are using
external speakers, in which case it should be on ext.)
Turntable will not work
Make sure the function switch is set to phono.
Try moving the tone arm to the right until you hear a click.
Make sure the protective needle cover is removed.
CD does not play
Check to make sure CD is inserted correctly (label side facing up).
Check that the surface of the CD is clean
Make sure function switch is set to CD.
FCC Statements
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.