eKids CD Boombox User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: eKids

Table of Contents

eKids CD Boombox
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Getting Started
BASIC FUNCTION
CD OPERATION
References
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warning.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods operate during intended use.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way. Examples of damage include: Power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
The use of apparauts in tropical and/or moderate climates.
CAUTION: Danger of exposion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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.
Mains 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 form the mains socket outlet completely.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European Directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your local or regional authorities.
Electronic products not included in the selective sorting process are potentially dangerous for the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances.

Getting Started

ACCESSORIES:
Instruction Booklet: 1pc
AC Cord: 1 pc

POWER SOURCE
This unit is designed to be operated on AC or DC power.

AC OPERATION
Plug the tail of AC power cord into AC socket on the unit and the plug into household AC outlet.

DC OPERATION
Open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR. Install 6 pcs UM-2/C size batteries (not included) into compartment. Please follow correct polarities as indicated. Disconnect the power supply cable from the back of unit.

POWER REQUIREMENTS:
Power Source: AC230V ~ 50Hz
DC 9V 1.5V UM-2/C x 6pcs (batteries not included)

For the Best Possible Performance

Only use the recommended/supplied batteries or equivalent.
Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the unit before being charged.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
Use alkaline batteries for longer life.
Do not mix old and new batteries, and do not mix alkaline, carbon-zinc or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.
Insert batteries with proper polarity (+/–) as indicated.
Remove exhausted batteries from product.
Recharge rechargeable batteries under adult supervision.
Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Do not open batteries or heat them beyond normal ambient temperatures.
To prevent battery leakage or damage remove batteries from a product if it will not be used for a month or longer.
Use extreme caution handling leaking batteries (avoid direct contact with eyes and skin). If battery leakage comes in contact with eyes, IMMEDIATELY flush the eye with lukewarm and gently flowing water for at least 30 minutes. If skin contact occurs, wash skin with clear water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if any symptoms occur.
Store in cool, dry, ventilated area away from hazardous or combustible material.
Do not dispose of batteries in the household trash or fire.
Follow applicable laws and local regulations for the disposal and transportation of batteries.
Do not dispose of batteries in fire; batteries may leak or explode.
Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
Remove all packaging before giving to your child.

BASIC FUNCTION

SWITCHING ON THE UNIT
After connecting the power, press the SOURCE button to turn the unit ON or OFF. NOTE: In CD/AUX mode, when the unit is not providing the main function for 15 minutes, the unit will automatically switch into standby mode. Press the SOURCE button to turn on the unit again.
Please note that low volume setting in the audio source may be recognized as “no audio signal”, this will affect the capability of signal detection from the device and can also originate an automatic switch into standby mode. If this happens please reactivate the audio signal transmission or increase the volume setting on the audio source player in order to resume playback.
Electrostatic Discharge hints – The unit may reset or may not reset to normal operation mode due to electrostatic discharge, just switch it off and reconnect again.

ADJUSTING VOLUME
Press the VOLUME-/VOLUME+ button on unit to increase or decrease volume.

RADIO OPERATION
TUNING RADIO STATIONS

Press the SOURCE button on unit to select the FM mode.
Tune to desired station by pressing the or on unit, the display will show the band frequency. Example: FM 97.10 MHz.
Extend FM TELESCOPIC ANTENNA to its full length and gently move the unit back and forth to get the best reception, or place the unit in an open location.
To turn off the radio, press the SOURCE button to select other functions, or turn off the unit.

RADIO AUTO SCAN (SEARCH)
Press and hold the REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ button on unit, the unit will conduct an auto scan until a strong signal is found. The unit will start to broadcast from the P01 after searching is complete.

RADIO MANUAL PRESET MEMORY OPERATION
You may pre-store 30 (FM) radio stations in memory for your preference.

Press the or to select the first desired station, then press MEM./PROG button on unit, “PROGRAM” indicator will flash on the display.
Use REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ buttons to choose the desired sequence you want to store, then press the MEM./PROG button to confirm.
To search another station, repeat steps (1) & (2) until all desired stations stored. Up to 30 stations can be programmed.
To tune to the next preset station, press REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ button

CD OPERATION

Discs for Playback

This system can playback all digital audio CD, finalized digital audio CD- Recordable (CD-R) discs, finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs.

LOADING A DISC

Press the SOURCE button on unit to select “CD” mode.
Open CD door, “OP” will be shown on the display.
Place an audio CD into the tray with the front side facing up.
Close the CD door, the display will show a flashing “- -”, then the playback will start from the first track.
To remove the CD, press MEM./PROG button to stop, then open the CD compartment lid. Hold the CD by its edges, and take it out carefully.

Note:

Make sure the disc is stopped before opening the CD DOOR.
To ensure good system performance, wait until the unit completely reads the disc before proceeding.
If no disc loaded into the tray, or the disc is unreadable, the display will show “NO”.

MICROPHONE OPERATION
This unit provides one 3.5mm Mic Jack for Karaoke function. The microphone is available in all modes. Connect a 3.5mm microphone to the mic jack, then turn on the microphone.

CONTROLS

HANDLE
CD COMPARTMENT
TUN. + BUTTON
TUN. – BUTTON
VOL. – BUTTON
SOURCE BUTTON
REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ BUTTON
MEM./PROG BUTTON
VOL.+ BUTTON
SPEAKERS
STB INDICATOR
LCD DISPLAY
FM TELESCOPIC ANTENNA
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
AC SOCKET
AUX-IN JACK
MIC JACK
MICROPHONE

PLAYING A DISC

The playback starts from track 1, Press the REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ button to pause playback, the ► indicator and the current track will flash on the display. To resume playback, press the REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ button again.
To stop playback, press the MEM./PROG button, the total number of tracks appears on the display.

SELECTING A DESIRED TRACK/PASSAGE
To select a desired track

Press the or button on unit while in stop mode, or during playback, until the desired track appears on the display. It will start to play automatically.
To search for a particular passage during playback (track scanning at high speed) Press and hold the or button on unit to scan the current playing track at high speed until desired point (passage) appears, then release the button for normal playback mode. Playback will start again from this point.

PROGRAMMING TRACKS
Programming tracks is possible when playback is stopped. Up to 20 tracks of a CD can be stored in the memory in any order.

In stop mode, press and hold the MEM./PROG button. The unit enters program setting, the “PROGRAM” indicator will flash on the display and show P01.
Press the or button to select the first desired track to be programmed. (example: track 2)
Press and hold the MEM./PROG button on unit to enter. The display would flash PROGRAM and show P02.
Repeat steps 2 & 3 to store other desired tracks until all tracks programmed.
Press the REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ button on unit to start playback from the first programmed track.
Press the MEM./PROG button on unit to stop program playback. To clear the program, you may press MEM./PROG button on unit when the disc stopped and open the CD compartment lid, the program will be erased.

REPEAT PLAY
You can play one track or all tracks on the disc repeatedly.
To Repeat a Single Track

Press and hold REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ button on unit during play, the display will show a flash “REPEAT” indicator and the current track will be played over and over again until you press the MEM./PROG button on unit .
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ button on unit until “REPEAT” disappears from the display.

To repeat all the Tracks

Press and hold REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ button on unit until the “REPEAT” indicator shows steadily on the display, all tracks on the disc will be played over and over again till you press the MEM./PROG button on unit.
To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ button on unit until “REPEAT” disappears from the display.

RANDOM PLAY
Press and hold the REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ button on unit till the “RAN” shows steadily on the display, the random play will start from next track automatically, until all tracks are played over and then it will stop. Press the REPEAT/SCAN/M.+ button on unit again until the “RAN” disappears from the display to cancel.

AUX-IN OPERATION

Press the SOURCE button to select “AUX” mode.
Insert one end of a AUX line plug into the AUX IN jack (3.5mm) on the unit, and the other end to the headphone jack of your music device to amplify music.
Adjust the volume on the unit or on the device to your desired level.
Control play/pause and navigate tracks using your music device.