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PCD206 User Manual TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
If your player is not performing as well as expected please read through the following checklist before returning the player for attention.
Your Technika appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please contact the TESCO electrical help line on 0845 601 2549. Please have your original purchase receipt with you when you call. This warranty in no way affects your consumer rights
Player will not turn on: Flat batteries - replace AC adaptor not connected properly - reconnect: No playback: Defective or wrong format disc or CD compartment open- Rectify. Moisture has formed. Remove disc, open compartment, Leave open for one hour to dry. Reload disc. Display frozen - no play: Electrostatic discharge. Remove and re-insert batteries to reset the player No sound: Earphones not properly inserted or faulty - reinsert or replace. Volume too low - Adjust Volume Distorted Sound: Faulty disc, weak batteries - rectify. Volume too high - Reduce volume level. Skipping,: CD is dirty - clean Excessive vibration. Re-position player on a firm stable surface.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO Frequency response : 20-20,000Hz No. of Channels: 2 Channel (Stereo) Output level: Bass boost effect : (-20dB@100Hz) GENERAL Power requirements: Power consumption:
Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
Phones: 15 mW (32W) +6 dB @100Hz
2x “AA” alkaline battery DC input 6V 600 mA (via adaptor- not supplied) 0.8W (DC 3V) under normal conditions
User Handbook PCD 306 Personal CD Player
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: DANGER OF RADIATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
These labels tell you that the unit contains a laser component. Opening the lid and defeating the safety interlocks will expose the user to radiation from the laser beam. Do not stare into the laser while it is operating.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
1. Open the battery compartment cover and insert two "AA" in the battery compartment with the polarity indicated in the battery compartment.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, or any apparatus that produces heat.
2. Close the battery compartment cover.
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Clean only with dry cloth.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object filled with liquids should be placed on the product. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this device. LISTENING TO MUSIC AT EXTREMELY HIGH LEVELS FOR EXTENDED PERIODS CAN SEVERELY DAMAGE YOUR HEARING.
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 or television reception which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orientate or re-locate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. BATTERIES: Do not leave batteries for extended periods in the apparatus as they can leak or corrode causing damage to the unit. Exhausted batteries must be treated with care and disposed of according to any safety or recycling regulations in force in your area. NEVER throw batteries into the general rubbish, or a fire, or leave them lying around. Do not mix battery types. When inserting batteries, replace all at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries. Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the unit.
MP3 DISC PLAYBACK
POWER SOURCES
BATT ERY GUI DE Battery Type
Most MP3 discs are organised in folders. The disc is called the 'root' folder: tracks put on the disc (not in a folder)will play first. Folders are like albums each one containing one or more songs. Discs should have no more than 40 folders (directories) and no more than 399 MP3 files PLAYING AN MP3 DISC.
Ave rage Continuous Playing Time Normal Play Anti-Skip
MP3
About 9 hr. About 8 hr. About 8 hr. Alkaline “AA” Ni-CAD Rechargeable About 3.5 hr. About 3 hr. About 2.5 hr. (min spec. 1.2V - 650mA) Note: Zinc/Carbon, or Zinc/Chloride batteries should not be used as their use will result in extremely short playing times.
LOW BATTERY ALERT. When the low battery indicator appears in the display panel replace the batteries as the player will not function properly. AC OPERATION
MODE PLAY
DC6V + Use only an approved UK 6V DC – power adaptor (not supplied). Ensure the connector polarity matches the player (see diagram). Plug the adaptor into the player and then plug the adaptor into the mains supply before turning on the power. Disconnect standard batteries when using the AC adapter.
$ Load the disc. Let the disc spin and then press STOP. When the disc loads you will see the disc structure. This disc has 8 folders and a total of 115 playable tracks. $ Press . The disc plays the first track in the ROOT folder. When all the tracks are played it will then play all the tracks in the second folder and so on. $ To change tracks within a folder: press F. SKIP or B. SKIP repeatedly. $ To change folders: Press ALBUM+/-.repeatedly. $ PAUSE and Track Search work as in CD mode.
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Press MODE once .The current track plays repeatedly.
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Press MODE twice - the tracks in the album repeat
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Press MODE three times- all tracks on the disc repeat.
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Press MODE four times to access INTRO play
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Press MODE five times for random play
ALBUM
INTRO and RANDOM play work the same as for CD play
CARE AND CLEANING
ALBUM
AFTER USE Switch the CD player off. Wait for the disc to stop. Hold the edge and gently press the centre pivot to pick up the disc. Remove the disc and store it in its packing. Do not leave a disc in the player for extended periods.
ALBUM
CLEANING Cleaning the Cabinet: Wipe with a soft cloth. If the cabinet is dirty, dampen the cloth with a weak solution of neutral detergent and water, and wipe clean. Cleaning the Lens: A dirty lens will cause skipping and if the lens is very dirty, the CD may not work. Open the disc cover and clean the lens as shown: Dust or Dry Particles: Using a camera lens brush/blower, blow on the lens a few times and wipe it lightly with the brush to remove dust. Blow on the lens once more. Fingerprints: If the lens cannot be cleaned with a brush/blower, use a cotton swab starting from the middle and working to the edge. Cleaning the disc: Wipe fingerprints carefully from the surface of disc with a soft cloth. Wipe in a straight motion from the centre to the edge.
PROGRAMMING AN MP3 DISC. 1. Load a CD; Press STOP 2. Press PROG: Track and Album nos. flash / P -:01 appears. The display prompts you to enter an album and track 3. Press ALBUM +/- to select the album number 4. Press to locate the desired track. 5. Press PROG to confirm. 0o0 00 / P -:02 appears 6. Repeat steps 3 , 4 and5 to program up to 60 tracks 7. To review the program tracks press PROG repeatedly 8. Press to play the program. 9. To clear a program: press STOP twice. 5
FEATURES & FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE FEATURE
GETTING STARTED ACCEPTABLE FORMATS
DESCRIPTION
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Regular CDs and CD singles without adaptors.
Power on by pressing PLAY button. Power off by pressing STOP button twice Power switches off after 30 sec of inactivity
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MP3 CDs at bit rates of 320, 192,128, 96, 64, 32, 16 KBPS.
ANTI-SKIP MEMORY
Audio CDs -45 seconds: MP3 CDs-120 seconds
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NORMAL PLAY ONE REPEAT: ALBUM REPEAT: ALL REPEAT: INTRO PLAY: RANDOM PLAY:
In MP3 mode the player can support 40 directories (folders) and 399 MP3 files. We suggest that no one directory holds more than 99 files.
Discs recorded on a home computer may not play if they are not properly formatted or not finalized.
OPERATING MODES
ON/OFF AUTO POWER
NORMAL PLAY
PROGRAM PLAY
OPERATING KEYS AND FUNCTIONS
STOP KEY PLAY/PAUSE KEY F. SKIP KEY B. SKIP KEY MODE KEY FUNCTIONS
Plays every track and then stops Plays one track repeatedly CD-MP3 (only) the selected album plays repeatedly Plays all tracks repeatedly Plays the first10 seconds of every track Plays every track in random order
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Stops play. Power turns off after 30 seconds of inactivity Play a disc; Pause a disc Press once to skip to the next track in normal or program play Press and hold to fast forward through a track in normal or program play Press once to skip to the previous track in normal or program play Press and hold to fast reverse through a track in normal or program play CD
MP3 NORMAL
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The CD player Stereo headphones Unpack all the items carefully. If any items are damaged or missing, return the unit to your nearest Tesco store for replacement, Please have your receipt ready when you call. Open the CD lid and remove any cardboard protection from the tray.
INTRO
RANDOM
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You will need to purchase two AA alkaline batteries
ONE RPT ALBUM RPT. ALL RPT.
INTRO
RANDOM
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Connect two AA batteries as shown on the Inside Front Cover. If you are using an AC adaptor, (not supplied) follow those instructions.
ONE REPEAT
NORMAL
ONE REPEAT
Press to set up, check or change a program
ESP/ALBUM KEY
Anti-Skip Function in CD mode; Album Up Function in MP3 mode
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Open the CD Lid: Move the OPEN switch to the right. The lid will open
TO START PLAYING A CD FROM A SELECTED TRACK
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Load a CD into the Disc compartment with the label side up. Line up the centre of the CD over the spindle of the CD transport. Gently push down on the CD in the centre of the disc, so that it is firmly in place. To remove a CD: Wait for the disc to stop spinning, open the lid, hold the disc by the edge while pressing the spindle down and lift off the disc.
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Insert the CD. Press PLAY/PAUSE/POWER ON. Let the CD load. Press STOP/OFF Press F. SKIP or B. SKIP repeatedly to select the track. Press to play the CD forward from this track.
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Close the lid. Close it gently until the locking catch clicks shut
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TO CHANGE TRACKS DURING PLAY
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Turn the volume down to a low level. Rotate the VOL control to the right to decrease the volume and to the left to increase the volume.
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Switch the player ON. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER ON ( ) button to switch the player on. The disc will spin and read the Table Of Contents(TOC). Some discs will begin playing immediately, a few won’t.
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Press the
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increase the volume to a suitable level.
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To emphasise the bass sound: Set the BASS BOOST switch to the ON position. The amount of bass boost depends on the VOLUME control setting.
CONNECTING BATTERIES
ALL REPEAT
NORMAL
PROGRAM KEY
LCD DISPLAY INDICATIONS
The packing contains:
PROGRAM PLAY: You can program play up to 60 Tracks (CD and MP3) ONE REPEAT : Plays one track in the program repeatedly ALL REPEAT: Plays all tracks in the program repeatedly
CD & MP3 IN PROGRAM MODE
ALBUM DOWN KEY
UNPACKING
LOADING AND PLAYING A CD-BASIC
ALL REPEAT
CONNECTING HEADPHONES $ $
Album Down Function in MP3 mode HOLD Hold switch is on - all functions are locked BATTERY ALARM Battery change needed BATTERY EMPTY Display blanks out. 2
Remove the wire tie from the headphone cable. Plug the jack into the headphone socket (green) on the player. Make sure you push the plug firmly in.
button to start (if necessary). The disc plays from Track 1
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The HOLD switch disables all player functions in Playback or Stop mode. Moving the switch to the Right engages HOLD, moving it to the Left allows the unit to return to normal operation.
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To pause and re-start a disc: Press the
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To stop a disc(STANDBY): Press the STOP/OFF ( )button. To turn the player off: Press the STOP/OFF ( )button twice.
TO GO BACK TO THE START OF A TRACK DURING PLAY
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Press B. SKIP
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TO SEARCH FOR A PASSAGE DURING PLAY
once.
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Press and hold F. SKIP can reach the passage.
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Release F. SKIP
or B. SKIP
or B. SKIP
to quickly scan the disc so you
to resume normal play.
ANTI SHOCK PROTECTION “ESP” (CD Playback Only) The player uses solid state memory to prevent the sound from skipping when subjected to shocks. ESP automatically turns on when play is started and is indicated by ‘ESP’ at the top of the screen. A steady icon indicates an empty buffer. When the icon flashes the data buffer is full. When ESP is operating, battery consumption is higher. Switch ESP off to conserve battery life when you are not on the move. $ To switch ESP ON and OFF: press the ESP key. When ESP is switched On or Off the sound will be temporarily interrupted. This is normal. Dirty, scratched or warped discs may affect the ESP system. If you wish to use ESP and operate the player vertically, the OPEN switch should face up.
button.
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repeatedly to select and play the CD
Auto power-off: When the unit is stopped (standby mode) with no activity for approximately 30 seconds, the power will automatically turn off.
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CD DISPLAY INDICATIONS, MODE AND PROGRAM PLAY When a disc is loaded into the player when it is switched on, or if the player is switched on with a disc in place: $
The player spins the disc and reads the TABLE of CONTENTS (TOC). The player displays "READ"
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If there is no disc: “No disc” is displayed. Insert a disc and close the lid. The player reads the disc.
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If the lid is opened: , the display shows “OPEN”. Closing the lid starts auto adjustment.
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If disc player cannot read the Table of Contents (TOC): "Er" is displayed.
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When the TOC data has been read: the display briefly shows the TOC (Total no. of tracks on the disc).
INTRO SKIP: The player samples the first few seconds of each successive track on the disc. When the player is stopped or playing: $ Press MODE three times. INT is displayed and flashes. $ Press or F. SKIP to start Intro play from track 1 $ To cancel INTRO play: Press the MODE button twice.
TO PLAY FROM STOP MODE: Press the
PROGRAM PLAY
button.
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TO PAUSE: Press . To re-start play press When a disc is paused, the display flashes.
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TO STOP: Press the STOP key . This will stop play and the TOC (No. of tracks and CD time) is displayed
Up to 60 tracks may be programmed and played in any order.
again.
1. Load a CD; Press STOP 2. Press PROG: 000 / P -:01 appears. The display prompts you to enter a track 3. Press to locate the desired track. 4. Press PROG to confirm. 0o0 / P -:02 appears 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program up to 60 tracks 6. To review the program tracks press PROG repeatedly 6. Press to play the program. “PGM” displays continuously on the screen to indicate Program Play. 7. To clear a program: press STOP twice.
MODE PLAY $
Every time the MODE button is pressed, the corresponding mode appears in the display window. REPEAT 1
REPEAT 1: REPEAT ALL:
REPEAT ALL
INTRO
RANDOM
1. LCD Display 2. Program Button 3. ESP/Album Up Button 4. Album Down Button 5. Stop/Power Off Button 6. Mode Button 7. Skip Forward Button 8. Skip Backward Button 9. Play/Pause/Power On Button 10. Battery Door 11. Phones Jack 12. Volume Control 13. CD Door Open Switch 14. Bass Boost On/Off Switch 15. Hold Switch 16. DC Input Jack
RANDOM: The Player plays all tracks randomly. $ When the player is stopped or playing: $ Press MODE four times. RDM flashes on and off $ Press or F. SKIP . The disc plays randomly. $ If you select RANDOM during play and do nothing: When the end of the track is reached, the player will repeat the track and then play randomly from that point forward. $ To cancel RANDOM play: Press the MODE button.
Play starts from Track 1. The display will register "CD" and go to ESP mode. (To cancel ESP refer to previous page) $
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
NORMAL
Repeat one track continuously. Repeat the entire CD continuously 4
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