Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player Instruction Manual

Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player

Safety Instructions

Read and understand this entire manual before using this product. Keep these instructions for future reference.

1. Do not use this product near water.
2. This product should be operated only by the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in this instruction manual.
3. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician.
4. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
5. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
6. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
7. Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
8. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
9. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
10. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
11. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure the reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. Do not block or cover these openings.
12. Unplug the product during a lightning storm or when unused for long periods of time.

Items in this package

Before throwing away any packaging materials, please check thoroughly and make sure you find the following items that come along with this package:

• Radio
• Remote Control
• Power adapter
• 3.5mm aux-in cable
• FM Wire Antenna

Please contact Crosley customer service if there is any accessory missing from the package. Retain the original packaging materials for exchange or return purposes.

Specifications

• Power Source: AC power adaptor, DC output 12V 2A
• Power consumption: 24W
• Output Power: 8W x 2
• Frequency Range: FM 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
• Frequency Response: 45Hz – 20KHz
• Audio Input Sensitivity: 500mV
• Dimension: 366 x 115 x 232 mm

Note:

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
• To help save power consumption, some models will comply with ERP energy saving standard. When there is no audio input for 20 minutes, their powers will automatically cut-off. To turn power back on and resume playing, you will need to turn off the power and turn it on again.

Product Description

1. Speakers
2. Power Button
3. Mode Button
4. Play/Pause Button
5. Aux In Jack
6. Volume Knob
7. LED Display
8. Open/Close Button
9. Forward Skip Button
10. Backward Skip Button
11. CD Tray
12. Antenna
13. Power Jack

1. Power Button
2. Clock Button
3. Sleep Button
4. Dimmer Button
5. Program Button
6. Backward Skip Button
7. Play/Pause Button
8. Tuner – Button
9. Tuner + Button
10. 10 – Button
11. 10 + Button
12. Volume Down Button
13. EQ Button
14. Open/Close Button
15. Mode Button
16. Repeat Button
17. Forward Skip Button
18. Random Button
19. Auto / Stop Button
20. Volume Up Button
21. Mute Button

Initial Setup

Essential Setup

1. Place the unit on a flat and level surface. The selected location should be stable and free from vibration.
2. Connect AC adaptor to the Power Jack of the unit.
3. Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to the ANT. the socket on the unit.
4. Untie the FM Antenna and allow it to hang in a straight line.

Clock Setup

Set the Clock

Manually setting the clock can only be done in STANDBY mode.

1. In STANDBY mode, press and hold the CLOCK button on the remote control.
2. Press the buttons on the remote control to adjust between the 12 or 24-hour settings. Press the CLOCK button on the remote control to confirm, and then the hour digits will flash.
3. Press the buttons on the remote control or on the unit to adjust the hour digits while flashing. Press the CLOCK button on the remote control to confirm, and then the minute digits will flash.
4. Press the buttons on the remote control or on the unit to adjust the minute digits while flashing. Press the CLOCK button on the remote control to confirm.
   Note: Unplugging the unit will reset the clock.

Setting the Alarm

1. In Standby mode, press and hold the Timer/Sleep button on the remote control until the hour digits flash on the display.
2. Press the buttons on the remote control or on the unit to adjust the hour digits, and then press the Timer/Sleep button on the remote control to confirm, the minute digits will flash on the display.
3. Press the buttons on the remote control or on the unit to adjust the minute digits, and then press the Timer/Sleep button on the remote control to confirm, the mode will flash on the display.
4. Press the buttons on the remote control or on the unit to select:
   • FM (to wake to your selected FM Radio Station)
   • CD (to wake to your disc music)
5. Press the Timer/Sleep button on the remote control to confirm, the display will show the volume level.
6. Press the buttons on the remote control or on the unit to adjust the volume, and press the Timer/Sleep button on the remote control to confirm.

Activate and Deactivate the Alarm

• Press the Timer/Sleep button on the remote control to view the alarm settings or deactivate the alarm.
• To deactivate the alarm, press the Timer/Sleep one time.
• To activate the alarm, press the Timer/Sleep one time.

Radio Operation

Tuning in a Station

• Tune in to radio stations automatically
  Press and hold the Tun – /Tun + buttons, the frequency changes down or up automatically until a station is found.

• Tune in to radio stations manually
  Press the Tun – /Tun + buttons repeatedly until you find the station you want.

Note: The unit is equipped with an FM wire antenna. To FM improve reception, move the wire around until the reception is clear without interference. Do not connect the wire to any additional antenna.

Auto Scan and Save Preset Station

Press and hold the Auto/Stop button on the remote control to activate automatic programming. All available stations are programmed in the order of waveband reception strength.

Presetting Stations Manually

You can preset up to 30 FM stations.

1. Tune in to the desired station, then press the Program button on the remote.
2. Press the buttons on the remote control and select the preset number.
3. Press the Program button to store the station.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each station you want to store in memory with a preset number.

CD Playback Operation

1. Press the Mode button on the main unit on the remote control to select CD mode.
2. Press the button on the unit or remote to open the CD tray and put the CD in the tray with the labeled side facing up.
3. Press the button again to close the tray. If it is a blank CD or an unrecognizable CD, it will show “NO DISC”. The playback will start automatically.
4. During the playback, press the button on the unit or the remote control to pause or resume play.
5. To skip to the next or previous track, press the buttons on the remote control or on the unit.
6. To search fast forward or backward a track, press and hold the buttons on the remote control or on the unit correspondingly until you reach the desired time. Release the button and the playback will resume.
7. Press the button if you want to completely stop playback.

Random Playback

Press the Random button on the remote control to switch to Random Mode. The selected mode will show on the display.

• RANDOM: Randomly play the song.
• RAND OFF: Shuffle turned off.

Repeat Playback

Press the Repeat button repeatedly on the remote control. The repeat button will show on the display.

• ONE: Repeat the current track.
• ALL: Repeat all tracks.
• OFF: Repeat turned off.

Programmed Playback

1. Press the button on the remote control.
2. Press the PRG button on the remote control.
3. Press buttons on the remote control or on the unit to select the track that you want to preset, then press the PRG button to confirm.
4. Repeat step 3 to program more tracks.
5. Press the button to playback programmed tracks.

Note: If you want to change the programmed files, press the button two times to clear the current program files.

Bluetooth Operation

1. Press the Mode button on the main unit or on the remote control to select BT mode.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature of your audio device, search for “CROSLEY CR3502A” and pair.
3. Once your device is successfully paired with the unit, you will hear a short confirmation sound from the unit.
4. Play and stream music from your device to the unit.

Note:

• Enter “0000” for the password if necessary
• Version 4.2

Aux Input Connection

You can connect an audio device to this unit and play your music through its speakers. To do this, connect the 3.5mm auxiliary cable between your audio device and the Aux In Jack of this unit, press the Mode button on the main unit or on the remote control to select AUX IN mode, and start playing.

Other Operation

• Select the Equalizer
  Press the EQ button on the remote control repeatedly to select: [Flat] – [Rock] – [Pop] – [Jazz] – [Classic]

• Adjust the Brightness
  Press the Dimmer button on the remote control to select the brightness level.

• Set the Sleep Timer

  • Press the TIMER/SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly to select your desired number of minutes. The number of minutes shown will display in this sequence: 120 90 60 45 30 15 OFF
  • Stop pressing the SLEEP button when your desired number of minutes is displayed. The sleep timer is now set.
  • Press the SLEEP button to view the remaining time before switching off.
  • To cancel the sleep timer, press the SLEEP button repeatedly until “SLP OFF” shows on the display.

Troubleshooting

There is no power

• The power adapter is not connected correctly.
• No power at the power outlet.

The CD does not play

• The CD is blank.
• The CD is placed on the tray incorrectly with the label side facing down.
• The CD has unsupported digital audio files like MP3 and similar types of formats.
• The CD has too many scratches or dirt.

FCC Statements

NOTE: 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 and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

What is the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player?

The Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player is a compact audio device that combines a radio tuner and a CD player in a retro-inspired design.

What are the main features of the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player?

The main features of the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player include AM/FM radio reception, a front-loading CD player, programmable memory, an analog tuner, LED display, built-in speakers, a headphone jack, and auxiliary input for connecting external audio devices.

Does the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player support Bluetooth connectivity?

No, the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player does not support Bluetooth connectivity. It relies on wired connections or the built-in radio and CD player for audio playback.

What is the power source for the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player?

The Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player can be powered by an AC adapter or by using batteries. It requires six C-size batteries for portable operation.

Does the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player have a digital display?

No, the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player features an analog tuner and an LED display for showing the current radio frequency or CD track number.

Can the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player play MP3 CDs?

Yes, the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player is capable of playing standard audio CDs as well as MP3 CDs.

How many radio presets can be stored on the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player?

The Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player allows you to store up to 20 radio presets for quick and easy access to your favorite stations.

Can headphones be connected to the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player?

Yes, the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player has a headphone jack that allows you to connect headphones for private listening.

Does the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player have an alarm function?

No, the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player does not have an alarm function. It is primarily designed for audio playback.

Can external audio devices be connected to the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player?

Yes, the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player has an auxiliary input that allows you to connect external audio devices such as smartphones or MP3 players.

Does the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player have a built-in antenna for radio reception?

Yes, the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player has a built-in antenna for AM and FM radio reception.

What is the size of the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player?

The exact dimensions of the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player may vary, but it is generally a compact device measuring approximately 12 inches in width, 7 inches in height, and 7 inches in depth.

Does the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player have a remote control?

No, the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player does not come with a remote control. All the functions can be accessed using the controls on the front panel.

Can the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player be wall-mounted?

No, the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player is not designed to be wall- mounted. It is meant to be placed on a flat surface.

Is the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player portable?

Yes, the Crosley CR3502A Metro Radio CD Player can be used as a portable device when powered by batteries. It does not have a built-in rechargeable battery.

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