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Notes
• Be sure to use this unit with the front panel closed.
The unit is automatically switched off when the front panel
is left open for about 10 minutes.
• Do not handle the unit roughly when opening/closing the
front panel.
• Do not put any object or use it like a tray when the front
panel is open in a lying position.
• Do not press the OPEN button when closing the front panel.
• Do not put much force to the operation buttons or the dis-
play window as it may cause damage or deform the unit.
• Connectors on the unit and front panel are vital parts trans-
mitting the signal. Do not touch, push and scratch them.
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers or hands when opening
and closing the front panel.
• Do not press hard on the front panel when affixing it to the
unit. No more than light to moderate pressure should be
needed.
• When taking the front panel with you, please use the sup-
plied carrying case to protect the front panel from dirt and
damage. Make sure there is no dust or dirt on the electrical
terminals on the back of the front panel as this could cause
intermittent operation or other malfunctions.
Identification of Controls
1
OPEN button
2
PWR button
Turns the power of the unit on or off.
3
TUN/TRK button
Used to tune in to the desired station.
4
LCD Display window
5
CD button
Switches the CD playback mode.
6
BND/TS button
Selects the AM/FM Band & Travel store.
7
DISP button
Mode selector. Clock adjustment. Display priority setting.
8
MUTE/SENS button
Muting the sound. Switches the seek sensitivity between
local and distance.
9
XBASS button
Boosting the bass sound.
10
PRESET MEMORY button
During radio reception :
1
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6
; For Preset memory
During CD mode :
4/MIX
; For Mix play (Mix & Mix all during CDC;
HOUSTON DM189 only)
5/RPT
; For Repeat play
6/
; For Pause
11
DISC SELECT button (HOUSTON DM189 only)
Select the desired CD in CDC(CD changer) mode.
12
SC/PS button
Scan tuning. Preset scan tuning. Scan play in CD mode.
13
AUD button
Audio control selector; Bass, Treble, Loudness, Balance
& Fader
14
Dial
Adjusts the volume level/bass/treble/balance/fader.
Storing the station names. Select Alpha-numeric characters.
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MUTE
OPEN
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K
SENS
SC/PS
AUD
XBASS
RPT
MIX
TS
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6
8
9
10
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Detaching the Front Panel
EJECT button
3.
Close the inner cover.
Do not leave inner cover in the down position unless the
front pannel is in place.
2.
Pull the front panel toward your direction to remove it.
1.
Press the
OPEN
firmly to open the flip down front panel.
11
Ejecting the CD
Press recessed button located to the left behind the Front
Panel.
Security
Bolt the front panel with the screw (supplied) in the inner
cover as shown below, to protect the front panel from
robbery and from getting lost.
SCREW
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