CAUTION
!
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR
BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QAULIFIED
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within a
The lightening flash with arrowhead
triangle is intended to tell the user
within a triangle is intended to tell the
that important operating and servicing
user that parts inside the product are a
risk of electric shock to persons.
instructions are in the papers with
!
the appliance.
This product is not designed to
function normally in strong electro-
magnetic fields. Consequently, the
Ce produit n’est pas conçu pour
un fonctionnement dans de forts
champs électromagnétiques. Par
conséquent, la qualité sonore peut
diminuer si ce produit est exposé à
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, SO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
audio quality may degrade while the
product is exposed to strong electromagnetic fields.
Normal audio quality operation will be recovered
when the strong electromagnetic field is no
longer present.
un fort champ életromagnétique. La qualité sonore
redeviendra normale après affaib-lissement du
champ électromagnétique.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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, PAY-
ING PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO CORDS
AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE
THEY EXIT FROM THE APPLIANCE.
ATTENTION: ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD BE READ BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE. ALL OPER-
ATING AND USE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOW-
ED WHEN OPERATING THE APPLIANCE. HEED AND ADHERE
TO ALL WARNINGS ON THE APPLIANCE AND IN THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS. RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CLEANING - THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CLEANED ONLY AS REC-
OMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
WATER & MOISTURE - DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE NEAR
WATER; IE. BATHTUB, WASHBOWL, KITCHEN SINK, LAUNDRY
TUB, WET BASEMENT OR SWIMMING POOL.
NON USE PERIODS - UNPLUG THE APPLIANCE POWER CORD
FROM THE OUTLET WHEN LEFT UNUSED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF
TIME.
VENTILATION - DO NOT SITUATE THE APPLIANCE SO THAT
ITS LOCATION OR POSITION INTERFERES WITH ITS PROPER
VENTILATION. FOR EXAMPLE, THE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT
BE SITUATED ON A BED, SOFA, RUG OR SIMILAR SURFACE THAT
MAY BLOCK THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. THE
OBJECT & LIQUID ENTRY - CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN SO THAT
OBJECTS DO NOT FALL AND LIQUIDS ARE NOT SPILLED INTO THE
ENCLOSURE THROUGH OPENINGS.
APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE PLACED IN A BUILT-IN
INSTALLATION, SUCH AS A BOOKCASE OR CABINET, THAT
MAY IMPEDE THE FLOW OF AIR THROUGH THE VENTILATION
OPENINGS.
2455AV-03
Performer Plus™
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE SER-
VICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WHEN: (A) THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD OR THE PLUG HAS BEEN DAMAGED (B) OBJECTS
HAVE FALLEN OR LIQUID HAS BEEN SPILLED INTO THE APPLIANCE
(C) THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO RAIN (D) THE APPLI-
ANCE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY OR EXHIB-
ITS A MARKED CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE (E) THE APPLIANCE HAS
BEEN DROPPED OR THE ENCLOSURE DAMAGED.
HEAT - SITUATE THE APPLIANCE AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCES
SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES OR OTHER AP-
PLIANCES (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CD Compatible
POWER SOURCES - CONNECT THE APPLIANCE ONLY TO A
POWER SUPPLY TYPE DESCRIBED IN THE OPERATING INSTR-
UCTIONS OR MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE.
SERVICING - THE USER SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO
SERVICE THE APPLIANCE BEYOND THAT DESCRIBED IN
THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. ALL OTHER SERVICING REFER TO
A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
TAKEN SO THAT THE GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION MEANS OF
THE APPLIANCE ARE NOT DEFEATED.
User Manual
Califone® International Inc. • 1145 Arroyo Avenue, # A • San Fernando, CA 91340 USA
Toll Free 800.722.0500 | Toll Free Fax 877.402.2248
International Customers call 818.407.2400 or Fax 818.407.2405 califone.com
califone.com
March 2010
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1. Headphone Jack, 3.5 mm
2. Microphone Jack, 3.5 mm
3. Internal Condensor Mic
4. Power Switch
5. Balance Control
6. Tape Pitch
25. Power On/Standby Switch
26. CD
27. Tape
28. Tuner, AM/FM/FM Stereo
29. Line In
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30. LCD Display
7. CD Speed: Normal, +/- 3%, 6%, 9%, 12%,
15%
31. 2X Tape Counter
32. Remote Control Sensor
33. Tape Deck 1, Record/Play
34. Tape Deck 2, Play
35. Line In Jacks, R/L Channels
36. Cord Wrap
37. Battery Compartment
38. Right Channel Speaker Jack
39. Left Channel Speaker Jack
40. Line Out Jacks, R/L Channels
41. AC Power Cord
8. Volume Control
9. Treble and Bass Control
10. Album Preset +/-
11. Dubbing Speed, Normal, 2X
12. CD Compartment
13. Carrying Handle
14. Random Play
15. Play Time/ID3
16. Program
17. Tuner Up
18. Tuner Down
19. Stereo/Mono
20. Play/Pause
42. Telescopic Antenna
43. Headphone Jacks (Five 1/4”)
44. Voice-Over Mic Jack
45. Voice-Over Mic Volume
46. Wireless Receiver Input Jack
47. Headphone/External Speaker Jack
48. Remote Control
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21. Stop
22. Skip/Scan Forward
23. Skip/Scan Back
24. Repeat
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Getting Started
Programming Stations
20 FM stations and 10 AM stations can be saved in memory with the ‘PRESET’function.
• Select a station to be saved in memory and press the ‘PROGRAM’button to see ‘_ _’ appear on the LCD display.
Memory Display
The LED display will be in red (for standby mode) when the ‘Power’button is pushed. Pushing the LED will cause the LED to
be green indicating the unit is fully powered up.
• Depressing the ‘Tape’button will cause the LCD display to show ‘Tape’.
• Depressing the ‘AM/FM’button will cause the LCD display to show ‘AM’or ‘FM’.
• Depressing the ‘CD’button will cause the LCD display to show ‘Disc’.
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-MEMORY-
TUNER
KHz
AM
520
Electronic Volume Control Display
• Press ‘PRESET’key to choose the desired channel (e.g. channel 1) then press ‘PROGRAM’again to save.
Digital Volume Control
Choose Channel 1
VOL 26
-MEMORY-
TUNER
01
• The volume control is preset to automatically turn on at volume level “26”upon
KHz
power up. Press ‘VOL q’to reduce the volume, the level will be shown in the LCD
panel. Minimum volume will show ‘00’on the LCD display.
AM
520
• Select another station and press ‘PROGRAM’again, then press ‘PRESET’to select channel 2. Press ‘PROGRAM’again to save.
Press the ‘PRESET’button to access preset stations until the desired channel is found.
• Press ‘VOL p’to increase the volume. The maximum volume is ‘40’on the LCD display.
CD Function
Treble
Treble and Bass Controls
The 2455AV-03 CD player accepts both 12 cm and 8 cm discs and will read CD, CD-R , CD-RW and MP3 formats.
TREB+1
TREBLE combined with Volume +/- can be used to adjust the Treble up and down,
MP3 CDs
while BASS combined with Volume +/- can be used to adjust the Bass up and down
With MP3 Cds, the 2455AV-03 supports a maximum of 99 folders, 999 files and a file name with a maximum of 64 characters. It has
a MP3 bit range of 32k to 320k, and is compatible with MPEG Audio 1, 2, and 2.5. The MP3 sampling rate is:
respectively. Both Treble and Bass can be adjusted in the range of +5 to –5.
Bass
•
•
•
MPEG1 - Layer 2/3 (32kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz)
MPEG2 - Layer 2/3 (16kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz)
MPEG3 - Layer 2/3 (8 kHz, 11.025 kHz, 12 kHz)
BASS+2
Before opening the CD door, the LCD will show dashed lines. Open the CD door and the LCD display will show ‘Open’. Insert a CD
and push door closed and the LCD will display the number of tracks and total play time of the disc.
PLL Radio Function
Reading Disc TOC
After Reading TOC
After Reading TOC
• Press ‘AM/FM’to select the desired reception band. Extend the telescoping
AM Band Selection
TRACK
TRACK
antenna for FM. There is a built-in antenna for AM reception. For FM stereo
TUNER
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
KHz
reception the ‘stereo’will show on the LCD display.
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• Press the ‘TUNER p’or ‘TUNER q’button repeatedly until the desired station
AM
520
Audio CD
MP3 CD
shows on the LCD display.
• Press the ‘PLAY/PAUSE’button to play the CD and the LCD display will show track 1 and the elapsed playing time.
• To automatically scan through the frequency bands, hold the ‘TUNER’button
down until you see the speed of the LCD display increase. Scanning will stop
when a strong signal is detected.
Searching Track 1
Playing Track 1
TRACK
TRACK
1
02:20
1
02:20
Note: When playing a CD, the LCD display will show : Track 11 74:59
When playing a MP3 disc, the LCD display will show: Track A99 T256
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• To Pause press the ‘PLAY/PAUSE’button while the disc is playing, the playing time will flash. Pressing the ‘PLAY/PAUSE’button
again will start the disc again from where it paused.
Choose Track 4
Memory
Program Input Mode
Memory
• To select a track to play press the ‘SKIP FORWARD uu| ’or ‘SKIP BACK |tt’button either from ‘Stop’ or ‘Pause’. Each press will
change the track number by one.
{04} PR 01
{--- ---} PR 01
MP3 CD
Searching Forward or Backward on a Track
If the CD is playing, pushing and holding the ‘SKIP uu|’button will advance through the current track until it is over, then proceed
to advance through the next track as long as the button is held down. Conversely, pushing and holding the ‘SKIP |tt’button will
scan in the reverse direction through the track currently playing and continue through previous tracks as long as the button is
held down.
Program Input Mode
Choose Track 4
Choose Album 1, Track 2
Memory
Memory
{PR 01}
A -- -- T -- -- --
A1MemoryT2
• To stop playing the disc, press the ‘STOP’button.
One Track Repeat
Random Play Function
Track
Repeat
Repeat Playing
Pressing the ‘RANDOM’button during CD play or stop condition will engage random play. Pressing again will cancel the function.
Note: If the CD has memory programmed, the random function cannot operate until the program is cleared.
Audio CD
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4 : 0 5
• To repeat one track, press the ‘REPEAT’button one time either while playing or in pause.
• To replay all tracks, press the ‘REPEAT’button a second time either while playing or in pause.
• A third press of the ‘REPEAT’button will cancel the repeat command.
Play Time Mode
Pressing the‘PLAYTIME’button changes the time format on the LCD from elapsed time of each track to the total time remaining on the CD.
ID3 Information
One Track Repeat
1.
When playing a MP3 CD, if the MP3 file has track information stored on it, such as Artist andTitle, the LCD will display that information
during MP3 CD playback.
MP3 CD
MP3
Repeat
• To repeat one track, press the ‘REPEAT’button one time at stop, play, or pause mode.
• To repeat an album, press the ‘REPEAT’button again, and the ‘REPEAT ALBUM’will show
on the LCD Display.
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Press the‘PlayTime’button to change the format on the LCD from elapsed time of each track to the ID3 information.
Note: If the MP3 was recorded without any track information, the LCD will only show: FILE,TITLE, ARTIST, ALBUM.
Album Repeat
Dual Cassette Operation
The 2455AV-03 features dual cassette decks for playback, continuous playback (Deck 2 to Deck 1) and recording from tape, radio,
• Press the ‘REPEAT’button once again to cancel.
Album
Repeat
MP3
microphone or CD on Deck 1 only.
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Loading a Tape
To load a cassette tape, press the ‘STOP/EJECT’button on Deck 1 or on Deck 2 to open the cassette door. Insert tape with playing
Memory Programming. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed.
side label facing you. Close the cassette door to lock the tape in position. Note: While Deck 1 is in playback mode, Deck 2 must be
stopped and not in ‘PLAY’or ‘PAUSE’mode for Deck 1 to playback.
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed for playback.
Tape Playback
To play a loaded cassette tape:
1.
2.
3.
Press ‘STOP’first if the CD is playing.
Press the ‘PROGRAM’ button. The CD display will show PR-01.
1. Set ‘FUNCTION’button to ‘TAPE’
Press the ‘SKIP Forward’uu| or ‘Skip Back’|tt button to select the first track to program. If it is a MP3 disc, press the ALBUM
+ and the ALBUM - buttons to select the folder number to program, and then press ‘SKIP Forward’uu| or ‘Skip Back’|tt to
select the track to program.
2. Press ‘PLAY’Deck 1 or 2.
3. Adjust ‘VOLUME’.
4. Adjust ‘TREBLE’and ‘BASS’controls.
4.
5.
6.
Once the desired track is reached, press the ‘PROGRAM’button into memory.
Repeat steps 3 & 4 to program additional tracks.
To Stop Playback
Press the ‘STOP/EJECT’key.
Press the ‘PLAY/PAUSE’button to start programmed playback.
To Pause Playback
Press the ‘PAUSE’key all the way down to lock. To resume play, press the ‘PAUSE’key again, and release.
Note: The program will be erased when you press the STOP button twice.
To Fast Wind/Rewind
Press the ‘REWIND’or ‘FAST-FORWARD’key. Press the ‘STOP/EJECT’key to stop winding at the desired position.
During regular play, or recording, the tape will stop automatically when its end is reached.
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1. Insert a blank tape into cassette Deck 1.
OTHER FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
2. Press the ‘PAUSE’button then the ‘RECORD’button on Deck 1 to prepare for recording. As the ‘RECORD’button is pressed
the ‘PLAY’button will follow.
Headphone Jacks
Six jacks are provided. One 3.5 mm jack on top and five 1/4”phone jacks on the rear of the cabinet.
3. Press ‘PAUSE’again to start recording.
Dubbing (Recording from Tape 2 to Tape 1)
1. Insert a blank tape into cassette Deck 1, and the source or prerecorded tape into Deck 2.
2. Press the ‘PAUSE’button then the ‘RECORD’button on Deck 1 to prepare for recording. As the
‘RECORD’key is pressed the ‘PLAY’button will follow.
Extension Speaker Jacks
Optional stereo extension speakers (SP-2400 Blaster Buddies) can be plugged into the 1/4”L (left) and R (right) speaker jacks on the
rear of the cabinet.
3. Press the ‘PLAY’button on Deck 2, the ‘PAUSE’button on Deck 1
will release automatically and recording will begin.
NOTE:THE INTERNAL SPEAKERS ARE DISABLEDWHEN EXTENSION SPEAKERS ARE PLUGGED IN
Note: Every new cassette tape has erase prevention tabs.
Commercially prerecorded tapes have the tabs removed to
prevent recording over the original material or accidental
erasure. Cover the openings with adhesive tape if you wish
to record over such cassette tape.
Microphone Jack
To record using a dynamic microphone, plug into the 3.5 mm jack (29) on the rear of the cabinet. A 2.5 mm jack is also provided
for use with Califone model 4805AV microphone with remote Start/Stop.
Remote Sensor A sensor is built into the 2455AV-03 for use with the RC-2455 remote control.
RC-2455 Remote Control
• The RC 2455 operates most functions available on the boombox controls. It does not, however, function with some
of the tape operations.
To Stop Recording Press the‘STOP/EJECT’button on Deck 2 or press the‘PAUSE’key on Deck 1 to momentarily stop recording.
MUTE Mute is another feature added to the remote. It works with tape, AM/FM and CD functions.
ENTER This button confirms the input.
Cueing with the Tape 1 Counter
Rewind the tape to the beginning. Press the ‘RESET’button to reset the counter to (000). Use the Tape 1 Counter Display to note
precise points on an audio tape during playback and to cue the tape to those precise points using the ‘FAST FORWARD’, ‘CUE’,
or ‘REWIND/REVIEW’buttons.
Other Notes
- The ‘SCAN/SKIP’buttons are the same as the ‘Tuner p’, ‘Skip forward uu|’and ‘Tuner q’, ‘Skip back |tt’buttons on the boom-
box.
- The ‘REPEAT’button is the same as the ‘PRESET/REPEAT’button on the boombox.
- The ‘TIME’button is the same as the ‘PLAY TIME’button on the boombox.
Compact Disc Player Operation
The 2455AV-03 Programmable Compact Disc Player plays both 12cm and 8cm CDs, CD-R, CD-RW without
requiring an adapter. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed for play.
Continuous Play (Deck 1 to Deck 2)
1. Set the ‘FUNCTION’selector to ‘TAPE’.
Loading a Compact Disc
2. Load prerecorded cassettes into Deck 1 and Deck 2.
3. Press the ‘PLAY’button on Deck 2.
Compact Disc Play
To play a loaded CD:
1. Lift to open the CD door and see “OPEN”on
the LCD display.
4. Press the ‘PAUSE’and ‘PLAY’buttons on Deck 1.
1. Turn power ON.
2. Place a CD in compartment with label side up.
3. Press the CD door down to close.
4. “CLOSE”will show on the LCD display.
5. Adjust the ‘VOLUME’and ‘TONE’controls.
2. Set the ‘FUNCTION’Selector to CD.
3. The LCD will show the number of tracks and playing time.
4. Press the ‘PLAY/PAUSE’button.
The CD Display will show the current track and playing
time.
6. When the tape in Deck 2 reaches its end, it will automatically stop and the tape in Deck 1 will begin playing automatically.
To Record from Microphone, Tape, Radio or CD
This unit has an ALC (Automatic Level Control) circuit and no further adjustment of the Volume control is necessary while
recording. Set the ‘FUNCTION’Selector to: ‘TAPE’to record from microphone. Plug mic into AM/FM jack to record from radio
or into CD jack to record from CD.
To pause a playing CD
Press the ‘PLAY/PAUSE’button again. The playing time will flash on the display. Press ‘PLAY/PAUSE’again to resume play.
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To stop a playing CD
Care and Handling of Compact Discs
Press the ‘STOP’button.
1. Handle the disc by its edges or center hole. To keep the disc clean, avoid touching the data surface.
2. Data is embedded directly beneath the label, protected only by a thin lacquer layer and is more vulnerable to damage than
the bottom. A scratch that penetrates the label will certainly destroy data, whereas a scratch on the bottom can often be
overlooked or corrected by the laser pickup.
For a CD, the display will show “Total Track Number”and “Total Track Time.”
For a MP3 CD, the display will show “Total Album Number”and “Total Track Number.”
Note: When you press ‘PLAY’again the player will return to the first track. The display will show “Track Number”and “Current Track Play-
ing Time.”
3. Do not write on the label surface. A ballpoint will damage data; marking pens have solvents that may penetrate the top layer.
4. Do not stick paper or tape on the label surface; this probably won’t hurt the disc but might jam the disc drive.
5. Do not expose a disc to high temperature or humidity for an extended period of time. The disc material will soften at around
200 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the disc to reach room temperature before playing if it has been subjected to extreme cold.
6. Preventive cleaning is unnecessary and potentially harmful. Clean only when required.
7. Clean a disc with a soft moistened cloth. Pat dry. Wipe the disc from the center out like spokes of a
wheel. Never wipe across a disc as you would an LP record.
To skip forward or backward from track to track during playback
Press the ‘SKIP uu|’button once and the next track will be displayed and begin playing. Press repeatedly to
move forward to the desired track.
8. Never use solvents, commercial cleaners or sprays designed for LP’s. Plain lukewarm water is recommended.
9. Keep discs protected at all times.
Press the ‘SKIP |tt’button once to return to the beginning of the current track. Press repeatedly to skip back
to earlier tracks. Playback resumes from the selected track.
Cassette Maintenance & Service Cleaning
The heads, capstan and pinch roller should be cleaned from time to time to prevent buildup of tape oxide,
which degrades performance.
Repeat CD Selections
1. Remove cassette tape before cleaning.
Repeat one or all programmed selections using the ‘REPEAT’button. Push the button once to replay any
single selection. Push the button twice to replay all programmed selections (in programmed order). Push
the button three times to clear the ‘REPEAT’function. “REPEAT ONE”or “REPEAT ALL”will appear on the
display when the ‘REPEAT’button is pushed.
2. Clean the head of all visible, reddish-brown oxide with a cotton-tipped swab moistened with a methyl alcohol or any
solution specifically manufactured for this purpose.
Caution: DO NOT scrape the head surface with hard, sharp or abrasive objects. This will permanently damage the heads.
3. Clean the pinch roller by scrubbing the surface of the roller with the moistened swab. Rotate the roller
by hand until the entire surface is clean.
When playing a MP3 disc, press ‘REPEAT’--> ‘REPEAT ALBUM’--> ‘REPEAT ALL’--> normal playback.
4. Clean external case surfaces with a moist, soft cloth. Use only a mild detergent water solution.
AM/FM Radio Operation
The 2455AV-03 features a AM/FM PLL (phase locked loop) stereo radio and telescopic antenna for local AM
and FM stereo reception. To operate the radio:
1. Plug the unit in.
Head Demagnetization
It is recommended that the tape heads be demagnetized from time to time. This eliminates residual
magnetism which degrades sound reproduction and the recording function.
2. Set the ‘FUNCTION’selector to Radio.
1. After cleaning the heads and capstan, place the demagnetizer several feet away from the cassette unit
and plug it into an AC outlet.
3. Extend the telescope antenna.
4. Select AM, FM or FM Stereo reception band.
5. Use the Tuning buttons to select the desired station.
6. Adjust antenna for best reception.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions supplied with the demagnetizer.
Project Intercept
Please contact us immediately if you experience any difficulties with your Califone product. Our Project Intercept customer service
Note: The FM “stereo”indicator light will appear on the LED display when an FM stereo station is tuned in.
program will repair or replace warranted items. Contact us via phone 1-800-722-0500 or email [email protected].
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Specifications
Troubleshooting
Headphone Jacks:
Output Power
CD
14 Watts
CD play does not begin.
Is the AC power cord unplugged or loose?
Radio Frequency Range
AM 520-1710KHz
FM 88 - 108 MHz
80Hz – 12000 Hz
20Hz – 20000 Hz
CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3-CDs
AC 110V – 60Hz, 8”D”(UM-1) Cells
22”W x 8”H x 8.5”D
11 lbs.
Is the CD upside down?
Is the CD or lens excessively dirty?
Is the disc holder closed properly?
Is the PAUSE mode on?
Cassette Frequency Response
CD Frequency Response
Disc Compatiblility
Power Supply
Is the FUNCTION switch on CD mode?
Dimensions (WxHxD)
Weight
The CD produces no sound.
The CD sound jumps.
Is there condensation inside the unit? If so, let stand
for 1-2 hours until dry.
Is the lens or CD excessively dirty?
Is the unit subjected to excessive vibration?
Are there any bad scratches on the CD?
Is CD loaded upside down?
CD stops immediately.
Troubleshooting
Is CD not set properly in tray?
Problems
Items To Check
Is CD excessively dirty?
CD takes too long to start
Press STOP and PLAY/PAUSE again, repeat if necessary.
General
The unit does not operate.
Is the AC power cord unplugged?
Are the batteries fully charged?
AM/FM Radio
No sound or signal
Is FUNCTION Selector set to Radio?
Cassette
Is Band Selector set properly?
Cassette cannot be loaded.
Is cassette being loaded properly?
Is the PLAY key depressed?
Signal is unclear.
Is telescoping antenna fully extended and properly
positioned for best reception?
The tape does not move.
Is the PAUSE key depressed?
FM Stereo reception is unclear.
Tune Radio so FM Stereo LED is lit. Adjust antenna if necessary.
The tape gets caught in the tape
transport mechanism.
Is the pinch roller or capstan dirty?
Is there excessive slack in the tape?
Is the tape too old or the quality bad?
Is there excessive slack in the tape?
Are the tape heads dirty?
Tape speed is slow.
Tape running is unstable.
There is excessive noise, the sound
quivers or there are breaks in the sound.
Recording
The RECORD key cannot be depressed.
Make sure to register your product for warranty coverage. Visit califone.com
Is a cassette loaded? Is the cassette’s erasure
prevention tab broken off?
Recording cannot be done.
Are the heads dirty?
The previous recording cannot be erased.
Is the erasure head dirty?
Is the tape type other than type 1 normal bias?
Is the master volume turned up?
No sound output.
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