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PORTABLE STEREO CD PLAYER WITH CASSETTE 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

MODEL: CD-550 

USER MANUAL 

 

PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT 

AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 

 

 

Summary of Contents for CD-550

Page 1: ...PORTABLE STEREO CD PLAYER WITH CASSETTE MODEL CD 550 USER MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE A ...

Page 2: ...o 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 into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point whe...

Page 3: ...y 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 and f When the product exhibits a distinct change in...

Page 4: ...ce and 2 This device must 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 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 an...

Page 5: ...ud 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 of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level Start y...

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

Page 7: ... FAST FORWARD BUTTON 21 REPEAT INDICATOR 7 CASSETTE REWIND BUTTON 22 CD SKIP BUTTON 8 CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON 23 CD PLAY PAUSE BUTTON 9 CASSETTE RECORD BUTTON 24 SPEAKERS 10 PROGRAM BUTTON 25 AUX IN JACK 11 CD FAST FORWARD BUTTON 26 HEADPHONE JACK 12 POWER INDICATOR 27 AC POWER JACK 13 LED DISPLAY 28 VOLUME CONTROL 14 PLAY PAUSE INDICATOR 29 FUNCTION SELECTOR AM FM TAPE OFF CD AUX 15 CD SKIP BUTTON 3...

Page 8: ...all outlet the unit will disconnect the batteries automatically and operate on AC Power only 2 Slide the FUNCTION SELECTOR 29 to CD AUX position for CD AUX play FM for FM radio AM for AM radio and OFF TAPE for cassette recorder play or unit power off WARNING Before connecting to the power outlet ensure that the outlet corresponds to the information on the rating label at the bottom of the apparatu...

Page 9: ...slide the FUNCTION SELECTOR 29 to OFF TAPE position TIPS FOR BEST RECEPTION AM The AM antenna is located inside the cabinet of the unit If AM reception is weak change the position of unit until the internal antenna picks up the strongest signal FM If a stereo broadcast program is being received the FM STEREO INDICATOR 19 will light During FM or FM Stereo reception always keep the FM TELESCOPIC ANT...

Page 10: ...go to the next track or go back to the beginning of the current track 2 During play mode or Pause mode press and hold the SEARCH CD F FWD BUTTON 11 or CD REWIND BUTTON 18 to search within the current track with audible high speed playback PROGRAM PLAY MODE This function allows music tracks to be played in a programmed sequence NOTE Program can only be set in STOP mode 1 Press the PROGRAM BUTTON 10...

Page 11: ...ssette tape with the exposed tape facing upwards Push the Cassette Door to close it 2 Slide the FUNCTION SELECTOR 29 to OFF TAPE position press the CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON 8 to start playback and adjust the Rotary Volume Control to obtain the desired sound level 3 Press the CASSETTE F FWD BUTTON 6 or the CASSETTE REW BUTTON 7 to rapidly advance or rewind the tape 4 Press the CASSETTE PAUSE BUTTON 4 t...

Page 12: ...ONTROL 28 of the unit Operate all other functions on the auxiliary device as usual 6 Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR 29 to OFF TAPE position to turn off the unit Notes If you connected the Line out Jack on your external device then you only need to adjust the volume control of this system If you connected the Headphone Jack of your external device then you may need to adjust both the volume control of y...

Page 13: ...n tabs for each side of the tape If the erase prevention tab for side A is removed you cannot accidentally record on side A The Record key cannot be depressed if the erase prevention tab on the cassette has been removed To prevent accidental erasing on side A of a cassette use a small screw driver or similar tool to break off the erase prevention tab for side A This prevents the record key form lo...

Page 14: ...cles of the metal oxide coating that wear off the tape and accumulate on these parts and impair performance Switch off the power press the CASSETTE STOP EJECT BUTTON 5 to open the cassette door and press the CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON 8 Clean the tape heads pinch roller and capstan with a soft cloth or cotton pad dampened in isopropyl alcohol or special tape head cleaner 1 Avoid operating your unit unde...

Page 15: ... 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 Cassette Player no sound Unit not at TAPE function mode Volume at minimum Slide function selector to TAPE Increase volume Sound distorted Dirty tape head Clean the head Speed varies Tape old or worn Dirty roller a...

Page 16: ...e to provide reasonable 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 or installed outside the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state TO OBTAIN SERVICE please remove...

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