PROSCAN SRCD243 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Radio-Complete Features/Instruction Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Proscan

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PROSCAN SRCD243 Portable CD Player with AM/FM Radio

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Specifications

BRAND: PROSCAN,
CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGY: Auxiliary
COLOR: Pink
ITEM DIMENSIONS LXWXH: 9.73 x 10.21 x 16.86 inches
POWER SOURCE: Battery, corded electric
ITEM WEIGHT: 2.95 pounds
BATTERIES: 2 C batteries

Introduction

AM/FM radio, CD-R compatible CD player, Skip Search functionality, 20-track programmable memory, and AC/DC adaptor are all included in the Sylvania Portable CD Radio. Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If the receiver is connected to an outside antenna, make sure the antenna system is grounded to prevent voltage surges and static charges.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
If connected to an ac outlet: to prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

The important safety instructions shall include, if and as applicable to the appliance, statements that convey to the user the information itemized in this paragraph:

Read instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated
Retain instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow instructions – All operation and use instructions should be followed.
Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water; for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Power Sources – The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.
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 the point where they exit from the appliance.
Cleaning – The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
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.
Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Follow the advice below for safe and appropriate operations.

ON PROTECTION AGAINST LASER ENERGY EXPOSURE

As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing.
Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet.
Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do, you may damage the lens and the player may not operate properly.
Do not put anything in the safety slot. If you do, the laser diode will be ON when the CD door is still open.
If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, make sure that all power sources are disconnected from the unit. Remove all batteries from the battery compartment, and unplug the power cord or the AC-DC adaptor if used, from the wall outlet. Make it a practice to remove the AC-DC adaptor by grasping the main body and not by pulling the cord.
This unit employs a laser. The use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified here may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

ON PLACEMENT

Do not use the unit in places that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.
Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by placing it in a place with poor ventilation, by covering it with a cloth or by placing it on a carpet.

ON CONDENSATION

When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water droplets or condensation may form inside the unit.
When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally.
Let it stand for 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room up and dry the unit before use.

FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS

AUX IN Jack
FUNCTION Switch(CD/OFF/RADIO)
Volume Control
PROG+10
STOP Button
LCD Display
CD Door
Telescopic Antenna
FM Stereo Indicator
Dial Scale
Play/Pause Button
Repeat
Tuning Knob
Band Selector(AM/FM/FM Stereo)
Skip+/Skip-
Speakers
AC Power Jack
Battery Door

POWER SOURCE

This unit operates on 8 X ‘C’ (UM-2) size batteries or from AC220V/60Hz line power supply.

DC POWER OPERATION

Open the Battery Door (#18).
Insert 8 “C” (UM-2) size batteries (not included) according to the polarity diagram on the back cabinet.
Close the Battery Door (#18).

IMPORTANT
Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly. Wrong polarity may damage the unit. NOTE: For better performance and longer operating time, we recommend the use of alkaline-type batteries.

Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery. Old or leaking battery can cause damage to the unit and may void the warranty.

AC OPERATION

Connect the included AC Power Cord to the AC Mains (#17) on the back of the unit.
Connect the other end of the AC Power Cord to a wall outlet with AC220V/60Hz power supply.

CD PLAYER OPERATION

Set the Function Switch(CD/OFF/Radio)(#2) to the “CD” position.
Open the CD Door (#7). Place an audio CD with its label side upward in the CD compartment and close the CD Door.
After a few seconds, the total number of tracks on the CD will appear in the CD LCD Display (#6).
Press the PLAY/PAUSE Button (11#) and the CD will start playing from the first track.
Adjust the Volume Control (#3) to obtain the desired sound level from the Speakers (#16).
To suspend playing, press the CD PAUSE Button (#11). The LCD Display will flash. To resume playing, press the CD PLAY Button again.
You can choose to play your favorite track directly by pressing the Skip+/Skip- Button (#15) skip forward or skip backward. The LCD Display (#6) will indicate the correct track number selected.
To repeat playing a particular track, press the REPEAT Button (#12) once.
To repeat playing the entire CD, press the REPEAT Button (#12)twice.
To stop playing, press the CD STOP Button (#5).
When you wish to turn off the CD Player, set the Function Switch(CD/OFF/Radio) (#2) to the “OFF” position.

MP3 PLAYER OPERATION

PLAY/PAUSE

Press PLAY/PAUSE button(#11) one time play MP3 and press PLAY/PAUSE button(#11) two times to suspend.

You can choose to play your favorite track directly by pressing the Skip+/Skip-Button (#15) to skip forward or skip backward. The LCD Display(#6) Will indicate the correct track number selected.
To repeat playing a particular track, press the REPEAT Button (#12) once. The Repeat Indicator in the CD Track Display will flash.
To repeat playing the entire CD, press the REPEAT Button (#12) twice.
To stop playing, press the STOP Button (#5)

CD/MP3 PROGRAMMED PLAY

This function allows the tracks to be played in a programmed sequence.

Under CD stop condition, press the PROG+10 Button (#4). The LCD Display (#6) will display “01” and the FM Stereo Indicator will flash.
Press the Skip+/Skip- Button(#15)to select the song to be programmed.
Press the PROG+10 Button (#4) again to store selection. The LCD Display (#6) will advance to “02”.
Press the Skip+/Skip- Button(#15)to select the next song to be programmed and press the PROG. Button to store selection.
For CD/CD-R/CD-RW play, you may repeat steps #2 – #3 to program as many as 20 tracks. If you attempt to program more than 20 tracks, the LCD Display (#6) will revert to “01” and the old entry will be overwritten by the current new entry!
Press STOP Button (#5) to end programming and return to normal play mode.
To check the programmed tracks, press PROG+10 Button (#11) continuous to show all the programmed songs. The LCD Display (#6) will display the program number first and then followed by the flashing track number.
Press PLAY/PAUSE Button (#11) to begin programmed play. The first track in program will appear in the LCD Display (#6) .
To cancel programmed play, press the STOP Button (#5).
As long as the unit remains on and the CD Door (#7) is not opened, you can resume programmed play any time by pressing the PROG+10 Button (#4) and then PLAY/PAUSE Button (#11) in stop condition.

RADIO RECEPTION

Set the Band Selector(AM/FM/FM Stereo) (#2) to the “RADIO” position.
Set the Band Selector(AM/FM/FM Stereo) (#2) to either “AM”, “FM” or “FM Stereo” for the desired radio band. To receive a weak (noisy) FM station, set the Band Selector to the “FM” position. The reception may be improved, but the sound will be monaural (MONO).
Adjust the Tuning Knob #13) (to obtain the desired radio station.
Adjust the Volume Control (#3) to obtain the desired sound level.
When you wish to turn off the Radio, set the Band Selector (AM/FM/FM Stereo) (#2) to the “OFF” position.

TIPS FOR GOOD RADIO RECEPTION

To ensure maximum FM tuner sensitivity, the Telescopic Antenna (#8) should be fully extended and rotated to obtain the best possible reception. The FM Stereo Indicator will light steadily when a stereo program is being received.
When tuning in AM reception, be sure to place the unit in a vertical position. To ensure the maximum AM sensitivity, try repositioning the unit until the best reception is obtained.

AUX IN FUNCTION
Connecting the device with an external audio source

This device has the function of audio input. Please connect the source with audio cable (cable not included ) to AUX IN slot. The mode will jump to AUX IN automatically.

NOTE
At AUX IN mode, all the keys are invalid. You must unplug the Audio cable from AUX IN slot, then the unit could playback CD normally.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	REMEDY

There is no display and the unit will not play

| ·   The unit is disconnected from the AC outlet| ·   Connect to an outlet.
·   The AC outlet has no power| ·   Try the unit on another outlet
·   The AC outlet is controlled by a wall switch| ·   Do not use an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch
·    Weak batteries| ·    Replace with fresh batteries
Poor AM or FM reception| AM: Weak on distant stations| ·    Rotate the cabinet for better reception
FM: Telescopic Antenna not extended| ·   Extend Telescopic Antenna
Unit ON but there is low or no volume| ·   The volume Control has been turned all the way down| ·   Turn the volume control to a higher output

CD skip while playing

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· Dirty or scratched discs

| · Check the bottom of the disc and clean it necessary with a soft cleaning cloth, always wipe from the center out
· Dirty lens| · Clean with a commercially available lens cleaner

Should you experience difficulties in the use of this player please refer to the following chart

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Clean your unit with a damp (never wet) cloth. Solvent or detergent should never be used.
Avoid leaving your unit in direct sunlight or in hot, humid or dusty places.
Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as fluorescent lamps or motors.
If drop-outs or interruptions occur in the music during CD play, or if the CD fails to play at all, its bottom surface may require cleaning. Before playing, wipe the disc from the center outwards with a good soft cleaning cloth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why isn’t my CD player working?
If a CD player skips, double-check that the CD isn’t scratched or unclean. Check the belt for filth or wear, and the tray for misalignment if a CD player tray won’t open or close properly (remove, clean, lubricate, and reinstall). Check and clean dirty output jacks if the sound from a CD player is distorted.
What is the best way to use a portable CD player?
Plug the headphones (included) or alternative earphones into your CD player’s PHONE jack.
To open the CD storage door, press the OPEN button.
Place a disc in the drive with the label side facing up.
Close the CD compartment door by pressing down on it until it clicks into place.
How do you pair a Sylvania radio with your phone?
For 45 seconds, press and hold the STOP/PAIR Button. The “BLUETOOTH” Indicator will then flash, indicating that the unit is in Pairing/Discoverable mode. To find the unit, turn on the Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device and enable the search or scan function.
Why won’t my portable CD player play discs?
Remove the CD player’s power cord from the AC outlet for 30 seconds. Reconnect the power cord to the AC outlet. To begin, turn on the CD player and insert the disc. Remove the disc and unhook the power cord from the AC outlet if the problem persists.
What is the procedure for resetting a portable CD player?
Remove the CD player’s power cord from the AC wall outlet
Allow 30 seconds for the CD player to power down.
Reconnect the CD player’s power cord to the AC wall outlet.
What are the functions of the buttons on a CD player?
Control the CD with the play, pause, stop, fast forward, and reverse buttons.
What is a CD player’s mode?
For the CDs you play in your system, your system offers multiple play modes. These choices allow you to shuffle music at random, repeat tracks or discs indefinitely, or play CD tracks in order.
How do you get a CD player to play?
Place the disc in the drive that you want to watch. Typically, the disc will begin playing on its own. If it doesn’t play, or if you wish to play a disc that has previously been inserted, launch Windows Media Player and pick the disc name in the navigation pane of the Player Library.
What is the procedure for enabling Bluetooth on my compact disc digital audio player?
Switch to Bluetooth Mode by pressing the Source button. On the monitor, the characters “bt” will flash. Press and hold the Play/Pause/Pair button until the “bt” on the display begins flashing again, then repeat steps 3 and 4 to pair to a new device. Select the onn using the Bluetooth settings on your Bluetooth device.
What is the average lifespan of a CD player?
CD players, on the other hand, aren’t as durable, yet they can last 5 to 10 years.