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User guide

PORTABLE CD PLAYER

MPC270

Read this manual first!

If you have any problems, do not attempt 
to return this product to the store.

For fast help, call us first!

1-800-705-2000

If a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or a CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) is not recorded 
properly,

NO dISC

is displayed, indicating that the CD has not been 

finalized. In that case, use FINALIZE on your CD recorder to complete the
recording.

When playing a CD-Rewritable (CD-RW), please note that it takes 3–15 
seconds after pressing

2; 

for sound reproduction to start.

Playback will stop if you open the CD lid.

While the CD is read,

1 --:--

flashes in the display.

Volume and bass

Volume adjustment

• Adjust the volume by using 

VOL 

+

on the cd player.

Bass adjustment

• Press 

DBB to

switch the bass enhancement on or 

off

y

appears if the bass enhancement is

activated.

FEATURES

You can store up to 30 tracks to play in a program.
A single track may be stored more than once in the 
program.

1

While playback is stopped, select a track with

or

§

.

2

Press PROG to store the track.

y

PROG

lights up; the track number 

programmed and

P

with the total number 

of stored tracks are displayed.

3

Select and store all desired tracks in this way.

4

Press 

2;

to start playback of your selected tracks.

y

PROG

is shown and playback starts.

• You can review the program by pressing PROG for more than 2 seconds.

y

The display shows all the stored tracks in
sequence.

Notes: – If you press 

PROG

and there is no track

selected,

SEL

is displayed.

– If you try to store more than 30 tracks, 

FULL

is displayed.

Clearing the program

• While playback is stopped, press

to clear program.

y

CLR

is displayed once, 

PROG

goes off, 

and the program is cleared.

Note:

The program will also be cleared if the power 
supply is interrupted, or if the CD-player lid is 
opened, or if the set switches off automatically.

POWER SUPPLY / GENERAL INFORMATION 

Use only a 

4.5 V adapter

(450 mA direct current, positive

pole to the center pin). Any other kind of adapter may
damage the player.

1

Make sure the local voltage corresponds to the power
adapter’s voltage.

2

Connect the power adapter to the 4.5V DC jack of the
player and to the wall outlet.

Note: Always disconnect the adapter when you are not using it.

Environmental information

• All redundant packing material has been omitted. We have done our utmost to

make the packaging easily separable into two materials: cardboard (box) and
polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet).

• Your set consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a 

specialized company. Please observe the local regulations regarding the 
disposal of packing materials, dead batteries and old equipment.

English

CONTROLS¡ 

...........................display

2

2;

......................switches the player on, starts or pauses CD play

3

......................skips and searches tracks backward

4

9

.........................stops CD play, clears a program or switches the player off

5

§

.......................skips and searches tracks forward

6

OPEN 

2

.............opens the CD lid

7

p

/ LINE OUT

....3.5 mm headphone jack and LINE OUT jack to connect the

player to another audio input of an additional appliance

8

-

VOL

+

.............adjusts the volume

9

ESP

.....................selects between the battery powersave mode and 

E

lectronic 

S

kip 

P

rotection (

ESP

). ESP prevents 

playback interruptions caused by shocks

0

MODE

................selects the different playing possibilities

!

DBB

....................switches the bass enhancement on and off

@

PROG

.................programs tracks and reviews the program

#

4.5V DC

..............jack for external power supply

$

OFF

.....................switches HOLD off

RESUME

............stores the last position of a CD track played

HOLD

..................locks all buttons

%

............................type plate

• Do not touch the lens

A

of the CD player.

• Do not expose the unit, batteries or CDs to humidity,

rain, sand or excessive heat (caused by heating
equipment or direct sunlight).

• You can clean the CD player with a soft, slightly 

dampened, lint-free cloth. Do not use any cleaning
agents as they may have a corrosive effect.

• To clean the CD, wipe it in a straight line from the

center toward the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. A
cleaning agent may damage the disc! Never write on a CD or attach a sticker
to it.

• The lens may cloud over when the unit is moved suddenly from cold to warm

surroundings. Playing a CD is not possible then. Leave the CD player in a warm
environment until the moisture has evaporated.

• Active mobile phones in the vicinity of the CD player may cause malfunctions.
• Avoid dropping the unit as this may cause damage.

Headphones AY 3806

• Connect the supplied headphones to the 

p

/LINE OUT

jack of the player.

Note:

p

/ LINE OUT

can also be used for connecting 

this set to your HiFi system.To adjust the sound
and volume, use the controls on the connected
audio equipment and on the CD player.

IMPORTANT!

Hearing safety: Do not play your headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts 
advise that continuous use at high volume can permanently damage your hearing.
Traffic safety: Do not use headphones while driving a vehicle. It may create a hazard
and it is illegal in many countries. Even if your headphones are an open-air type
designed to let you hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that 
you cannot hear what is going on around you.

English

CONTROLS

6

Batteries (supplied or optionally available)

You can use the following batteries with this CD-player:
• normal batteries type 

LR6

UM3

or 

AA 

(preferably Philips), or

• alkaline batteries type 

LR6

UM3

or 

AA 

(preferably Philips).

Notes:– Old and new or different types of batteries should not be combined.

– Remove batteries if they are empty or if the player is not going to 

be used for a long time.

Inserting batteries
1

Push OPEN 

2

to open the CD lid.

2

Open the battery compartment and insert either 2 
normal or alkaline batteries.

Battery indication

The approximate power level of your batteries is shown in the display.

Battery full

Battery low.  The symbol flashes.

Batteries contain chemical substances, so they should be disposed 
of properly.

CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The type plate is located on the bottom of the set.

The production number is located inside the battery compartment.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. 

Install in accordance with the manufacturers 
instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the

manufacturer.

10.

Use only with a cart

, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

11. Refer all servicing 

to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, or when the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.

12.Battery usage CAUTION

– To prevent battery leakage

which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or 
damage to the unit:

• Install 

ALL

batteries correctly, 

+

and 

-

as marked on the

unit.

• Do not mix batteries (

OLD

and 

NEW

or 

CARBON

and 

ALKALINE

, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

13 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing

.

14 Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus

(e.g. liquid filled objects, lighted candles).

15

This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these
material may be regulated due to environment considerations.

For disposal or recycling information, please contact
your local authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance : www.eiae.org.

EL 6475-E005: 04/01

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Printed in China

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English

Español

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Knoxville, Tennessee 37914-1810, U.S.A.

CONTROLS ( see figure 

1

)

Mains adapter (supplied or optionally available)

Only use 

4.5 V DC

car 

voltage converter (positive pole to the center pin) and

cassette car adapter. Any other converter may damage the set.

1

Put the set on a horizontal, vibration-free and
stable surface. Make sure it is in a safe place,
where the set is neither a danger nor an 
obstacle to the driver and the passengers.

2

Plug the voltage converter into the 
cigarette lighter socket

(only for 12 V car 

battery, negative grounding),

then connect

the wired end with 4.5V DC input socket on the
set.

3

If necessary, clean the cigarette lighter socket
to obtain a good electrical contact.

4

Turn down the volume and connect the cassette adapter plug to 

p

/LINE OUT on the set.

5

Carefully insert the cassette adapter into the car radio’s cassette compartment.

6

Make sure the cord does not hinder your driving.

7

Decease the volume on the set, if necessary. Start playback on the set and
adjust the sound with the car radio controls.

Always remove the voltage converter from the cigarette lighter socket
when the set is not in use.

Note: If your car radio has a LINE IN socket , it is better to use it for the 

car radio connection instead of the cassette adapter. Connect the signal
lead to this LINE IN socket and to

p

/LINE OUT 

on the set.

4,5 V  DC

12 V  DC

In-car use (connections supplied or optionally available)

CD player and CD handling

Selecting a track during playback

• Briefly press

∞ 

or

§

once or several times to skip to 

the current, previous or next track.

y

Playback continues with the selected track, and
the track’s number is displayed.

Selecting a track when playback is stopped
1

Briefly press

∞ 

or 

§

once or several times to select

the desired track. The track number is displayed.

2

Press

2;

to start CD play.

y

Playback starts with the selected track.

Searching for a passage during playback
1

Keep 

∞ 

or 

§

pressed to find a particular passage in 

a backward or forward direction.

y

Searching starts while playback continues at low 
volume. After 2 seconds the search speeds up.

2

Release the button when you reach the desired passage.

y

Playback continues from this position.

Notes: – If the player is in SCAN mode (see MODE chapter), searching is not

possible.

– In

shuffle, shuffle repeat all or repeat mod

e (see MODE chapter), or

while playing a program, searching is only possible within the 
particular track.

Selecting a track and searching

CD PLAY

This CD-player can play all kinds of 

Audio Discs 

such 

as CD-Recordables and CD-Rewritables. Do not try to
play a CD-ROM, CDi, VCD, DVD or computer CD.

1

Push the OPEN 

2

slider to open the player.

2

Insert an audio CD, printed side up, by pressing the
CD onto the hub. 

3

Close the player by pressing the lid down.

4

Press

2;

to switch the player on and start playback.

y

The current track number and elapsed playing
time are displayed.

• You can pause playback by pressing

2;

y

The time at which playback was paused starts
flashing.

• You can continue playback by pressing

2;

again.

5

Press

to stop playback.

y

The total number of tracks and the total playing
time of the CD are displayed.

6

Press

again to switch the player off.

• To remove the CD, hold it by its edge and press the

hub gently while lifting the CD.

Note: If there is no activity, the set will automatically

switch off after 20 seconds.

0

Playback information

Playing a CD

Programming track numbers

It is possible to play tracks in random order, to repeat a 
single track or the entire CD, and to play the first few seconds of each track.

1

Press MODE during playback as often as required in
order to activate one of the following ‘modes’. The
active mode is shown in the display.

y

SHUFFLE

: All tracks of the CD are played in 

random order until all of them have been played
once.

y

SHUFFLE REPEAT ALL

: All tracks of the CD

are played repeatedly in random order.

y

REPEAT : 

The current track is played repeatedly.

y

REPEAT ALL

The entire CD is played repeatedly.

y

SCAN

: The first 10 seconds of each of the 

remaining tracks are played in sequence.

2

Playback starts in the chosen mode after 2 seconds.

• To return to normal playback, press MODE repeatedly 

until the display shows no active modes.

ESP

With a conventional portable CD-player you might have experienced that the
music stopped e.g. when you were jogging. The 

E

lectronic 

S

kip 

P

rotection 

prevents loss of sound caused by light vibrations and shocks. Continuous playback
is ensured. However ESP does not prevent playback interruptions during vigorous
running. It also does not protect the unit against any damage caused by dropping!
In this set ESP is default ON. It is possible to set ESP off.
• Press ESP 

y  

ESP

disappears.

• Press ESP again.

y  

ESP

is displayed.

ESP on

ESP off

ESP on

Selecting different playing possibilities-MODE

You can interrupt playback and continue (even after an 
extended period of time) from the position where play-
back stopped (RESUME) and you can lock all buttons of
the set so that no action will be executed (HOLD). Use
the OFF-RESUME-HOLD slider for these functions.

RESUME – continuing from where you have stopped
1

Switch the slider to RESUME during playback to 
activate RESUME.

y

RESUME

is shown.

2

Press 

9

whenever you want to stop playback.

3

Press 

2;

whenever you want to resume playback.

y

RESUME

is shown and playback continues from

where you have stopped.

• To deactivate RESUME, switch the slider to OFF.

y

RESUME

goes off.

HOLD – locking all buttons

You can lock the buttons of the set by switching the slider to HOLD. Now, when a
key is pressed, no action will be executed. This is of use, for example, when
transporting the player in a bag. With HOLD activated, you can avoid accidental
activation of other functions.

1

Switch the slider to HOLD to activate HOLD.

y

All buttons are locked. 

HoLd

is shown when

you press any button. If the set is switched off,

HOLD

will be shown only when

2;

is pressed.

2

To deactivate HOLD, switch the slider to OFF.

Note: If you deactivate HOLD by switching the slider to RESUME, you will be acti-
vating the RESUME function.

HOLD

RESUME

RESUME and HOLD

QUICK START

p

1

3

#

4

HOLD 

➟ 

OFF

5

PLAY

2;

6

VOL

!!!

2

2

Customer Use

below the Serial No. which is

on the rear of the cabinet. Retain

ormation for future reference.

No. _____________________

No. ______________________

or 

Enter 
located 
this inf

Model 

Serial 

F

Return your Warranty Registration card today to 

ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.

• Once your Magnavox purchase is regis-  

tered, you’re eligible to receive all the
privileges of owning a Magnavox product. 

• So complete and return the Warranty

Registration Card enclosed with your
purchase at once, and take advantage
of these important benefits.

Warranty

Verification

Registering your product
within 10 days confirms
your right to maximum
protection under the
terms and conditions of
your Magnavox warranty. 

Owner

Confirmation

Your completed
Warranty Registration
Card serves as verifica-
tion of ownership in the
event of product theft
or loss.

Model

Registration

Returning your Warranty
Registration Card right
away guarantees you’ll
receive all the information
and special offers which
you qualify for as the
owner of your model.

This “bolt  of  lightning” 
indicates uninsulated material

within your unit may cause an 
electrical shock. For the safety of
everyone in your household, please
do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation  point”  calls
attention to features for which

you should read the enclosed litera-
ture closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE

OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS  EQUIPMENT TO  RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

To prevent electric

shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, and fully insert.

For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.

Model No. _____________________

Serial No. ______________________

Know these

ssa

affe

etty

y

symbols

C A U T I O N

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

MAC5097

MAGNAVOX

warrants this product against defect in material or workman-

ship, subject to any conditions set forth as follows:

PROOF OF PURCHASE:

You must have proof of the date of purchase to exchange the product.
A sales receipt or other document showing the product and the date 
that you purchased the product as well as the authorized retailer included,
is considered such proof.

COVERAGE:

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy the product. For a period of 
ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, if the product is determined to 
be defective, Magnavox will exchange the defective product with a new or
renewed product, at its option, at no charge.The replacement product is 
covered only for the warranty period of the original product.When the war-
ranty on the original product expires, the warranty on all replaced products
also expires.When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Magnavox
for exchange, you will pay the shipping cost for shipment to Magnavox.
Magnavox will pay the shipping costs when returning a product to you.
Note:The exchange model supplied will be the most comparable one in
Magnavox current inventory. Shipping of your product to Magnavox implies 
intent to follow the specified requirements of the warranty and exchange 
program. Product received by Magnavox cannot be returned. Replacement 
product can only be sent if all warranty requirements are met. Failure to 
follow all requirements can result in delay of exchange process.

EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE

Your warranty does not cover:

Shipping charges to return defective product.

Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of 
customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of antenna 
systems outside of the product.

Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper installation,
connections to improper voltage supply, abuse, neglect, misuse, accident,
unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Magnavox.

A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate
in any country other than the country for which it was designed,
manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products 
damaged by these modifications.

Damage occurring to product during shipping when improperly packaged or
cost associated with packaging.

Product lost in shipment and no signature verification of receipt can be
provided.

A product used for commercial or institutional purposes (including but not
limited to rental purposes).

Product sold AS IS or RENEWED.

WHERE WARRANTY EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE:

Exchange is available in all countries where Magnavox officially distributes the
product. In countries where Magnavox does not distribute the product, the
local Magnavox organization will attempt to exchange the product, although
there may be a delay if the appropriate product is not readily available or 
special customs processes are implied.

FOR EXCHANGE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S.VIRGIN
ISLANDS…

Contact Magnavox Customer Care Center at:

1-800-705-2000

FOR EXCHANGE IN CANADA…

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-705-2000 (English or Spanish Speaking)

REPLACEMENT AS  PROVIDED  UNDER THIS WARRANTY  IS THE 
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CONSUMER. MAGNAVOX SHALL NOT 
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
EXCEPT TO THE  EXTENT  PROHIBITED  BY APPLICABLE  LAW, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A 
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE  DURATION  OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition,
if you enter into a service contract agreement with the MAGNAVOX 
partnership within ninety (90) days of the date of sale, the limitation on 
how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply.

MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY

Ninety (90) Days Free Product Exchange

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Magnavox, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026

(Warranty: 4835 710 27750)

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BATTERIES

CD PLAY

CD PLAY

FEATURES

FEATURES

FEATURES

FEATURES

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: 

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself as

this will invalidate the warranty. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed,
before taking the unit for repair. If you are unable to solve a problem by following
these hints, consult your dealer or service center.

The CD player has no power, or playback does not start

• Check that your batteries are not dead or empty, that they are inserted 

correctly, that the contact pins are clean.

• Your adapter connection may be loose. Connect it securely.
• For in-car use, check that the car ignition is on. Also check player’s batteries.

The indication

NO dISC

is displayed

• Check that the CD is clean and correctly inserted (label-side upward).
• If your lens has steamed up, wait a few minutes for this to clear.
• CD-RW (CD-R) was not recorded properly. Use FINALIZE on your CD-recorder.

The indication

HOLD

is on and/or there is no reaction to controls

• If HOLD is activated, then deactivate it.
• Electrostatic discharge. Disconnect power or remove batteries for a few seconds.

The CD skips tracks

• The CD is damaged or dirty. Replace or clean the CD.
• RESUME, SHUFFLE or PROGRAM is active. Switch off whichever is on.

No sound or bad sound quality.

• PAUSE might be active. Press

2;

.

• Loose, wrong or dirty connections. Check and clean connections.
• Volume might not be appropriately adjusted. Adjust the volume.
• Strong magnetic fields. Check player’s position and connections. Also keep

away from active mobile phones.

For in-car use,

check that the cassette adapter is inserted correctly, that the car

cassette player’s playback direction is correct (press autoreverse to change),
and that the cigarette lighter jack is clean. Allow time for temperature change.

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