soundmaster PL186H Retro AM-FM Radio Record Player Turntable User Manual

PL186H Retro AM-FM Radio Record Player Turntable
User Manual

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Do not dispose of this product with the normal household waste at the end of its life cycle. Return it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices.
This is indicated by the symbol on the product, user manual or packaging
The materials are reusable according to their markings. By reusing, recycling or other forms of utilization of old devices and packaging you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment.
Please contact your local authorities for details about collection points.

This symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage inside the enclosure, sufficient enough to cause electric shock.
This symbol indicates the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions for the device

Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with the household waste! As a consumer you are legally obligated to return all batteries for environmentally  responsible recycling – no matter whether or not the batteries contain harmful substances)
Return batteries free of charge to public collection points in your community or shops selling batteries of the respective kind.
Only return fully discharged batteries ) marked Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead

• Only use mercury and cadmium-free batteries.
• Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with the household waste!!!
• Keep batteries away from children. Children might swallow batteries.
• Contact a physician immediately if a battery was swallowed.
• Check your batteries regularly to avoid battery leakage.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods

• Use the device in dry indoor environments only.
• Protect the device from humidity.
• This apparatus is for moderate climates areas use, not suitable for use in tropical climates countries.
• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• The mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect devices shall remain readily operable.
• Connect this device to a properly installed and earthed wall outlet only. Make sure the mains voltage corresponds with the specifications on the rating plate.
• Make sure the mains cable stays dry during operation. Do not pinch or damage the mains cable in any way.
• A damaged mains cable or plug must immediately be replaced by an authorized service center.
• In case of lightning, immediately disconnect the device from the mains supply.
• Children should be supervised by parents when using the device.
• Clean the device with a dry cloth only.
• Do NOT use CLEANING AGENTS or ABRASIVE CLOTHS!
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
• Install the device at a location with sufficient ventilation in order to prevent heat accumulation.
• Do not cover the ventilation openings!
• Install the device at a safe and vibration-free location.
• Install the device as far away as possible from computers and microwave units; otherwise radio reception may be disturbed.
• Do not open or repair the enclosure. It is not safe to do so and will void your warranty. Repairs only by authorized service/ customer center.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the unit.
• When you are necessary to ship the unit store it in its original package. Save the package for this purpose.
• In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge or fast transient (burst), remove and reconnect the power supply.
• If the unit is not using for a long period of time, disconnect it from the power supply by unplugging the power plug. This is to avoid the risk of fire.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. DUST COVER
2. LEFT SPEAKER
3. DIAL POINTER
4. 3.5MM HEADPHONE JACK
5. POWER LED INDICATOR
6. POWER OFF/FUNCTION SELECTOR BUTTON
7. FM/ FM STEREO SELECTOR
8. RIGHT SPEAKER
9. ROTARY VOLUME KNOB
10. TUNING KNOB
11. FM STEREO LED INDICATOR
12. SPINDLE ADAPTOR
13. 33/45/78 RPM SPEED SELECTOR
14. PICK-UP HOLDER
15. LINE OUT SOCKET
16. FM ANTENNA
17. AUTO STOP SWITCH
18. AC CORD

CAUTION:
USAGE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. THIS UNIT SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
INSTALLATION

• UNPACK ALL PARTS AND REMOVE PROTECTIVE MATERIAL.
• DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO THE MAINS BEFORE CHECKING THE MAINS VOLTAGE AND BEFORE ALL OTHFR CONNFCTIONS HAVF RFFN MADF.
• DO NOT COVER ANY VENTS AND MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS A SPACE OF SEVERAL CENTIMETERS AROUND THE UNIT FOR VENTILATION.

TOP COVER ASSEMBLY

1. PUSH THE METAL BRACKET TO REAR SIDE.
2. CONNECT THE METAL BRACKET TO THE TOP COVER
3. CONNECT THE HINGE OF THE TOP COVER TO THE MAIN UNIT

CONNECTION

1. CONNECT THE POWER CORD TO AC OUTLET 2. SWITCH THE SYSTEM TO ” RADIO ” FUNCTION. IF THE POWER LED INDICATOR IS ON WITH RED LIGHT, IT’S MEAN THE POWER SUPPLY IS NORMAL. NOW YOUR SYSTEM IS READY TO PLAY THE MUSIC.

LISTENING TO RADIO
MANUAL TUNING

1. PRESS “FUNCTION/BAND” BUTTON AND SELECT THE DESIRED BAND (FM OR FM-STEREO).
2. TUNE TO THE REQUIRED STATION BY TURNING THE TUNING KNOB.
3. ADJUST VOLUME KNOB TO THE DESIRED VOLUME LEVEL.

FM & FM-STEREO RECEPTION

• SYSTEM WAS DEFAULT IN FM STEREO MODE, ONCE STEREO BROADCASTING SIGNAL HAD RECEIVED, THE FM STEREO LED INDICATOR WILL LIGHT UP.

PHONO

NOTED:
REMOVE THE STYLUS PROTECTOR.

BE SURE THAT THE TONE ARM IS BEING DETACHED FROM THE TONE ARM REST BEFORE OPERATING AND RE-SECURED AGAIN AFTERWARDS.

1. SELECT TO ” PHONO ” FUNCTION.

2. SET THE SPEED SELECTOR TO THE PROPER POSITION DEPENDING ON THE RECORD TO BE PLAYED.

3. PLACE THE RECORD ON THE PLATTER (USE THE SPINDLE ADAPTOR IF REQUIRED).

4. LIFT THE TONE ARM FROM THE REST AND SLOWLY MOVE IT TO THE RECORD SIDE. THE PLATTER WILL START TO ROTATE.

5. PLACE THE TONE ARM TO THE DESIRED POSITION OF THE RECORD.

6. ADJUST THE VOLUME TO THE DESIRED LEVEL.

7. AT THE END OF RECORD, THE PLATTER WILL AUTOMATICALLY STOP ROTATING. LIFT THE TONE ARM FROM THE RECORD AND RETURN IT TO THE REST

8. TO STOP MANUALLY, LIFT THE TONE ARM FROM THE RECORD AND RETURN IT TO THE REST.

REMARK : AS SOME KIND OF RECORD THE AUTO-STOP AREA WAS OUT OF THE UNIT SETTING, SO IT WILL STOP BEFORE THE LAST RACK FINISH. IN THIS CASE, SELECT THE AUTO-STOP SWITCH TO ” OFF ” POSITION, THEN IT WILL RUN TO THE END OF THE RECORD BUT WILL NOT STOP AUTOMATICALLY (TURN OFF THE UNIT BY POWER BUTTON OR SWITCH BACK THE AUTO-STOP SWITCH TO “ON ” POSITION TO STOP THE PLATTER ROTATE). THEN PUT BACK THE TONE ARM TO THE REST POSITION.

LINE OUT CONNECTION
YOU CAN CONNECT THE SYSTEM TO YOUR WHOLE HI-FI SYSTEM BY CONNECTING THE LINE OUT SOCKET (15) TO THE AUXILIARY INPUT SOCKET WITH A RCA CABLE (NOT INCLUDED).
REMARK : THE SOUND FROM THE ORIGINAL BUILD-IN SPEAKER WILL NOT BE TERMINATED EVEN AFTER CONNECTING TO OTHER HI-FI SYSTEM VIA LINE OUT SOCKET. YOU CAN TURN THE VOLUME OF SYSTEM TO MINIMUM LEVEL IF YOU PREFER THE SOUND COMING FROM THE HI-FI SYSTEM ONLY.

Technical

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Automatic standby mode To comply with the ErP2 directive, the unit automatically switches to standby after approx. 15 minutes without a signal. (For instance in CD-Stop mode). To switch the unit on again, please follow the instructions mentioned in instruction manual.

Wörlein GmbH
Gewerbestraße 12
D 90556 Cadolzburg, Germany
Tel: +49 9103 71 67 0
Fax: +49 9103 71 67 12
E-Mail: info@soundmaster.de
Internet: www.soundmaster.de

Hereby, Wörlein GmbH declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from the above address.

References

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