Sakar

Sakar 56014-TRU Boombox

Warnings and Precautions

This symbol, located on back or bottom of the unit, is intended to alert  the user to the presence of uninsulated  “dangerous voltage” within the  product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a  risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol, located on back or bottom of the unit, is intended to alert  the user to the presence of important  operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read Compact Discs. This laser Compact Disc Player is equipped  with safety switches to avoid  exposure when the CD door is  open and the safety interlocks are  defeated. Invisible laser radiation  is present when the CD Player’s lid  is open and the system’s interlock  has failed or been defeated. It is  very important that you avoid direct exposure to the laser beam at  all times. Please do not attempt to defeat or bypass the safety switches

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Please refer any servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon- zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

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.
• Connect the equipment into 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.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Important safety Instructions

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instruction should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instruction should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings – All warning on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Use only with the 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.
10. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instruction.
12. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. 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 to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarizes plug. Alternate Warnings – This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection – Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and point where they exit from the product.
14. Protective Attachment Plug – The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. see Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the national electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
16. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
17. Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
18. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
19. Object and Liquid Entry – 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.
20. Servicing – 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.
21. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
    •  When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
    •  If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,
    • If the product has been exposed to rain, water or moisture.
    •  If the product does not operate normally 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.
    • If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.
22. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
25. Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
26. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
27. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use this plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
28. Symbol is used to indicate that a specific component shall be replaced only by the component specified in that documentation for safety reasons.
29. This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation.
30. Caution marking is located at the bottom of apparatus.
31. The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus.

Features

• CD player: CD, CD-R/RW
• AM/FM radio
• Auxiliary input
• Programmable CD tracks
• 2-digit red LED
• Built-in speakers
• AC power: detachable AC cord
• DC power: requires 7 C batteries, not Included

In the Box

• Detachable AC Cord
• Documentation

Powering the Unit

AC Power Plug the detachable AC cord into a standard AC outlet (120V~60Hz)

Battery Power Requires 7 C batteries, not included.

Tuning the AM or FM Radio

• Step 1: Adjust the Power Switch to AM or FM mode.
• Extend the FM antenna to improve FM radio reception. An AM antenna is built into the unit. Adjust the unit to improve AM reception.
• Step 2:  Turn the Tuning Dial to the desired AM or FM station.

Playing a CD

• Step 1: Open the CD door, and place a CD or CD-R/RW into the player.
• Step 2: Adjust the Power Switch to CD mode.
• Step 3: Press the Play/Pause Button to begin playing the loaded CD.

Programming a CD

• Step 1: Open the CD door, and place a CD or CD-R/RW into the player.
• Step 2: Adjust the Power Switch to CD mode.
• Step 3: Press the Program Button.
• Step 4: Press the Skip/Search Buttons to select the CD track to play.
• Step 5: Press the Program Button.
• Step 6: Repeat Steps 4-5 to program up to 20 total CD tracks.

Using the Auxiliary Input

• Audio Source:   MP3 Player
• Required: Connector mini-phono 3.5mm Cable (not included)
• Step 1: Connect a mini-phono 3.5mm Cable (not included) to the Auxiliary Input on the unit and the audio output on an MP3 player.
• Step 2: Adjust the Power Switch to CD mode.
• Audio played through the connected MP3 player will now be heard through the unit.

locations of Controls

Control Definitions

1. Stop Button Press the Stop Button to stop a CD during play.
2. Program Button Press the Program Button, in CD mode, to program up to 20 CD tracks. Program Function only can activate when it is in STOP mode
3. Skip/Search Buttons Press the Skip/Search Buttons to skip between CD tracks.  Press and hold the Skip/Search Buttons to search through a single CD track.
4. Volume Dial Turn the Volume Dial to adjust the volume of the unit.
5. Auxiliary Input Use the Auxiliary Input to connect an external audio source (MP3 player) to the unit.
6. Play/Pause Button When you insert the CD and it will read how many track of the CD. Press Play/Pause button to playback the CD.
7. Repeat Button When press REPEAT button once and the REPEAT LED Indicator will blink. It will repeat to play that particular song. When press REPEAT button again and the REPEAT LED Indicator will always on. It will repeat to play the whole CD. Press REPEAT button once again to cancel all REPEAT function and the REPEAT LED Indicator will come off.
8. Power Switch (CD, Off, AM, FM) Adjust the Power Switch to select CD, Off, AM, or FM mode.
9. Tuning Dial Turn the Tuning Dial to adjust the AM or FM radio station.
10. FM Antenna Extend and adjust the FM Antenna to improve FM radio reception. An AM antenna is built into the unit. Adjust the unit to improve AM reception.
11. AC Power Input Use the AC Power Input to connect the unit to an AC power source.

Sakar Warranty Card

Sakar Warranty

This warranty covers the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable.

This warranty covers products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship. Your product will be repaired or replaced at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year.

What Is Not Covered by Warranty

Damages or malfunctions not resulting from defects in material or workmanship and damages or malfunctions from other than normal use, including but limited to, repair by unauthorized parties, tampering, modification or accident.

What to Do When Service Is Required

When returning your defective product (postage pre-paid) for service, your package should include:

1. Copy of original bill of sale
2. A detailed written description of the problem.
3. Your return address and telephone number (Daytime)

MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW

In the U.S.In the U.K. Sakar International Sakar UK Attention: Service Department2D Siskin Parkway East 195 Carter DriveCV3 4PE, UK
Edison, NJ 08817 You may also visit www.sakar.com for further assistance if necessary or call our technical support department toll free at 1877 397 8200 in the US, or 0-800-917-4831 in the UK.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a portable CD player used for?

Start your CD player, and then put in your preferred CD. Auxiliary cables have two ends: one goes into your portable CD player, and the other goes into the aux port on your automobile. On the stereo in your automobile, choose “AUX.” Make sure your CD player’s volume is turned up and press “PLAY.”

Are batteries required for portable CD players? Portable Chargers

Early portable CD players relied on AA batteries or DC converters, which required you to be connected to a wall (for listening on the go). Many CD players still utilise removable batteries, however having a rechargeable lithium-ion battery is an improvement.

How is radio CDs used?

Activate the CD button.
If you already have a disc loaded, it will begin playing from where you left off automatically.
Load a disc right away if you don’t already have one in.
Simply insert the disc player (with the label facing up).
To play or pause a track, use the Play/Pause button.

How do I turn my CD radio on?

By pushing the [CD] button, a loaded disc is ejected from the player. The CD will start playing right away. Press the [DISC] button to enter CD mode while a CD is already loaded. To enter disc mode, first press and hold the [DISC] button for less than a second.

How do I turn off my portable CD player?

In CD stop mode, press the STOP button once to turn the display OFF. Pressing the STOP button twice while the CD is playing will also turn the power off.

What does “CD player mode” refer to?

For the CDs you play in your system, your system offers many play modes. You can use these choices to play CD tracks normally in sequential order, randomly shuffle tracks, or continuously repeat tracks or discs.

How long does a portable CD player’s battery last?

The majority of players have two-hour rechargeable batteries, which are adequate for the majority of commutes, particularly if you can recharge at work, but not long enough for a cross-country flight.

Can a portable CD player be connected to a speaker?

You would require a Bluetooth transmitter device to accomplish this. These cleverly created gadgets use a mini-jack connector to connect to your CD player or any other source. The audio that is now playing is then transmitted through Bluetooth from the source device.

On a mobile CD player, what does ESP stand for?

The ESP (Electronic Skip Protection or Electronic Shock Protection) button first became available on portable CD players in the middle of the 1990s. It enabled a data buffering feature to help prevent audio playback from skipping when the device would experience physical shock, such as being in your pocket during a jog.

Can Bluetooth be used with a CD player?

Simply connect a Bluetooth receiver to the audio output after buying a portable CD player. This is the same “jack” or “port” where your headphones are plugged in. This way, even if you’re told it won’t work, you can couple any of these CD players with your Bluetooth-enabled car.

Does a CD player require an amplifier?

This CD player needs to be connected to an amplifier, either a stereo receiver or home theatre receiver. It is unable to power additional speakers. The CD player has optical digital output in addition to stereo analogue left and right audio outputs. Therefore, for it to work with the amplifier, it would need to accept one of those.

How can I turn on my mobile CD player?

One set of stereo earbuds is included. How can I start and stop my CD player? To activate the player and begin playing, use the Play/Pause button. Once the CD has finished playing, hit the Stop button once again to switch the player off.

What causes portable CD players to malfunction?

Make sure the CD is not scratched or unclean if a CD player skips. When a CD player tray won’t open or close properly, look for filth or wear on the belt and alignment issues with the tray (remove, clean, lubricate, and reinstall). Examine and clean dirty output jacks if the sound coming from a CD player is distorted.

How can I operate my car’s portable CD player?

The next few stages are straightforward:
Start your CD player, then put in your preferred CD.
Auxiliary cables have two ends: one goes into your portable CD player, and the other goes into the aux port on your automobile.
On the stereo in your automobile, choose “AUX.”
Make sure your CD player’s volume is turned up and press “PLAY.”

How is a portable CD player cleaned?

Dust can be removed gently by blowing it with a handheld air bulb. Use of compressed air should be avoided as it may harm your drive. If removing the dust from the CD player doesn’t work, try carefully cleaning the lens. But be careful that doing so can violate the warranty on your player.

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