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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 

If you experience difficulties in the use of this clock radio, please check the following or  
call 1-800-777-5331 for Customer Service and support 

 

Symptom 

 

Possible Cause 

 

Solution 

 

Noise or sound 
distorted on AM or 
FM broadcast  

- Station not tuned properly for AM 

or FM.  

- FM: FM telescopic antenna is not 

extended.  

- AM: The bar antenna is not 

positioned correctly  

- Retune the AM or FM broadcast station.  
 
- FM: Extend FM telescopic antenna.  
 
- AM: Reposition the unit until the best 

reception is obtained.  

AM or FM no sound  

- Unit not in “RADIO” function 

mode.  

- Volume set at minimum  

- Slide FUNCTION SWITCH to “AM” or 

“FM” position.  

- Increase Volume.  

CD player will not 
play  

- Unit not in CD function mode.  
- CD is not loaded properly.  
- If the CD is self-compiled, the 

media used may not be 
compatible with the player.  

- Select CD function mode.  
- Load CD with label side up.  
- Use better quality blank media and 

retest.  

CD skips while 
playing  

Disc is dirty or scratched.  

Wipe CD with clean cloth or use another 
disc.  

Intermittent sound 
from CD player  

- Dirty or defective disc  
- Dirty pick up lens  
 
- Player is subject to excessive 

shock or vibration  

- Clean or replace the defective disc.  
- Use a CD lens cleaning disc to clean the 

lens.  

- Relocate the player away from shock or 

vibration.  

Sound appears 
distorted at high 
volume setting  

Volume control is set to maximum.   Adjust Volume control to a lower 

comfortable level.  

 
 
 

SPECIFICATION 

 

Power Sources:  AC 120V ~, 60Hz, 12 W or  
   

DC9V (6 X 1.5V, “C” size, UM-2 batteries) 

Frequency Range:   AM 530 - 1710 kHz  

FM 88 - 108 MHz  
 

 

 

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our  business.  We  are  dedicated  to  continuous  implementation  of 
responsible  initiatives  with  an  aim  to  conserve  and  maintain  the 
environment through responsible recycling. 
 

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Summary of Contents for CD-485

Page 1: ...Portable Stereo Compact Disc Player with AM FM Stereo Radio MODEL CD 485 USER MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...

Page 2: ...blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit i...

Page 3: ...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 requi...

Page 4: ...ust accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant...

Page 5: ...loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes...

Page 6: ...E 5 LOCATION OF CONTROLS...

Page 7: ...r source You could cause damage to the unit and void your warranty Please be sure the power outlet you plug this unit into is working and receives constant unswitched power AC OPERATION Plug the detac...

Page 8: ...batteries in fire batteries may leak or explode BATTERY REPLACEMENT When the output sound of this unit becomes distorted or the CD player operation appears unstable the batteries are weak You need to...

Page 9: ...ying the CD the PLAY PAUSE INDICATOR 15 will light steadily 5 While playing press the PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 7 to pause playback The PLAY PAUSE INDICATOR 15 will be flashing on the display Press the PLAY P...

Page 10: ...ew program number 01 and the PROGRAM INDICATOR 17 will both flash 5 Press the CD PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 7 to complete and start program play The PROGRAM INDICATOR 17 will light up Press the CD STOP BUTTON...

Page 11: ...the most desirable volume setting Remove the audio cable from AUX IN JACK 22 when you finish listening Don t forget to switch off the power on your external device as well USING HEADPHONES NOT INCLUD...

Page 12: ...ide up Use better quality blank media and retest CD skips while playing Disc is dirty or scratched Wipe CD with clean cloth or use another disc Intermittent sound from CD player Dirty or defective dis...

Page 13: ...onable care and necessary maintenance as outlined in the user manual 3 Warranty of all SPECTRA products applies to residential use only and is void when products are used in nonresidential environment...

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