Audiovox ce500s User Guide
AM/MW
Connect the loop aerial (provided) to the "AM/
MW LOOP ANTENNA" snap terminals at the
back of the unit.
MW LOOP ANTENNA" snap terminals at the
back of the unit.
T O S E A R C H F O R A S T A T I O N
AUTOMATICALLY
Press the <TUNING/SKIP or TUNING/SKIP>
button for 1 to 2 seconds, and a station is
searched for automatically. After tuning in a
station, the search stops.
The search may not stop at a station with a
very weak signal.
AUTOMATICALLY
Press the <TUNING/SKIP or TUNING/SKIP>
button for 1 to 2 seconds, and a station is
searched for automatically. After tuning in a
station, the search stops.
The search may not stop at a station with a
very weak signal.
IF THE FM STEREO BROADCAST
SIGNAL IS WEAK
Set the FM MODE selector to MONO.
Background noise will be reduced but the
signal reproduced will be mono.
To restore stereo reception, set the FM
MODE selector to STEREO.
SIGNAL IS WEAK
Set the FM MODE selector to MONO.
Background noise will be reduced but the
signal reproduced will be mono.
To restore stereo reception, set the FM
MODE selector to STEREO.
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open
CD door. Place a disc in the CD tray with
the label face front and then press the
OPEN/CLOSE button to close CD door.
The total number of tracks will show on
the display.
the label face front and then press the
OPEN/CLOSE button to close CD door.
The total number of tracks will show on
the display.
TO INTERRUPT PLAYBACK
Press the
Press the
PLAY/PAUSE button.
The and track time will blink.
To resume playback, press the
To resume playback, press the
PLAY/
PAUSE button again.
TO STOP PLAYBACK
Press the STOP button.
Press the STOP button.
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PRESS THE POWER BUTTON
Press the POWER button, the POWER ON indicator light up. Select the desired function and the
corresponding function indicator will light up.
Press the POWER button, the POWER ON indicator light up. Select the desired function and the
corresponding function indicator will light up.
TO TURN OFF THE UNIT
Press the POWER button to STANDBY, the POWER ON indicator will turn off and only clock display
will be shown.
Press the POWER button to STANDBY, the POWER ON indicator will turn off and only clock display
will be shown.
1. Press the
MEMORY button in clock
mode. HOUR blink.
3. Press the
MEMORY button in clock
mode. MINUTES blink.
4. Press the < TUNING/SKIP> buttons to
set correct minutes and press the
MEMORY button to start the clock.
MEMORY button to start the clock.
NOTE: If a button is not pressed for 10 seconds the clock set mode will be exited automatically.
2. Press the < TUNING/SKIP> buttons to
set correct hour.
To adjust volume
To select x-bass
X-BASS is designed specifically to
boost the low frequency sound to
obtain a more powerful bass.
Note: Press the X-BASS button, the
green indicator of X-BASS will light up.
boost the low frequency sound to
obtain a more powerful bass.
Note: Press the X-BASS button, the
green indicator of X-BASS will light up.
WHEN RECORDING
Adjustments to the VOLUME or X-BASS control
will not affect the recording.
Adjustments to the VOLUME or X-BASS control
will not affect the recording.
1. Press the TUNER button.
FOR BETTER RECEPTION
FM
Fully unwind the wire antenna. Then extend
the wire antenna and place it in the position
that sounds best.
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT TO AN
OUTSIDE ANTENNA.
the wire antenna and place it in the position
that sounds best.
NOTE: DO NOT CONNECT TO AN
OUTSIDE ANTENNA.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
TURNING ON THE UNIT
CLOCK SETTING
ADJUSTING THE SOUND
TIMER OPERATION (for remote only)
The power can be turned on and off automatically at a preset time so that you can wake up tape music,
CD or radio. Make sure the clock is correct before timer setting.
CD or radio. Make sure the clock is correct before timer setting.
1. Press the MODE•REMIAN button until TIMER ON/OFF is in the display.
2. Press the MEMORY•CLOCK button in clock mode. Hours blink.
3. Press the
2. Press the MEMORY•CLOCK button in clock mode. Hours blink.
3. Press the
SKIP
buttons to set correct hour.
4. Press the MEMORY•CLOCK button to make minutes blink.
5. Press the
5. Press the
SKIP
buttons to set correct minutes.
6. Press the MODE•REMAIN button to store the ON/OFF time. It will return to normal mode.
TIMER SETTING - in standby mode
1. Set the time of the timer-on and timer-off.
2. Select the desired program source with the
2. Select the desired program source with the
FUNCTION.
TUNER: Select a band and station.
TAPE: Insert the cassette tape.
CD: Insert a disc.
TUNER: Select a band and station.
TAPE: Insert the cassette tape.
CD: Insert a disc.
3. Press TIMER.
TIMER appears in the display.
4. Press POWER to standby mode.
5. For cassette playback, press PLAY.
At the timer-on time, the system turns on
automatically.
5. For cassette playback, press PLAY.
At the timer-on time, the system turns on
automatically.
PLAY TIMER
The system will record a radio broadcast at
a preset time.
1. Set the time of the timer-on and timer-off.
2. Set to TUNER.
3. Select a band and station.
4. Insert the cassette tape for recording.
5. Press TIMER.
a preset time.
1. Set the time of the timer-on and timer-off.
2. Set to TUNER.
3. Select a band and station.
4. Insert the cassette tape for recording.
5. Press TIMER.
TIMER appears in the display.
6. Press POWER to standby mode.
7. Press REC (record) which also engages
7. Press REC (record) which also engages
PLAY.
RECORD TIMER
Cancel the timer function
Press the timer button until the timer function is turned off.
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LISTENING TO THE RADIO
2. Press the BAND button to select the desired
band.
3. Press the <TUNING/SKIP> buttons to select
a station.
TO RECEIVE THE FM BROADCAST IN
STEREO
Set the FM MODE selecotr to STEREO.
When receiving FM broadcasts in stereo, The
word "STEREO" illuminate.
STEREO
Set the FM MODE selecotr to STEREO.
When receiving FM broadcasts in stereo, The
word "STEREO" illuminate.
1. Set to the desired band and station.
PRESETTING STATION
They can be tuned in to by selecting their preset numbers. It is possible to store stations of any band in
order of your choice.
order of your choice.
TUNING INTO A PRESET STATION
Manual memory presetting
This feature allows you to manually preset stations to any desired channel.
2. Press the
MEMORY button until the
MEMORY indicator blinks.
3. Press the PRESET/REPEAT button to select
a channel number for the preset station.
Note: If the button is
not pressed for
a few seconds
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a few seconds
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4. Memorize the station.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for the next preset.
Press the PRESET/REPEAT button to select a preset number.
NOTE
If a button is not pressed for 10 seconds the preset mode will be exited automatically.
If a button is not pressed for 10 seconds the preset mode will be exited automatically.
CD PLAYBACK
FOR PRIVATE LISTENING
Connect the headphone (Ø3.5 mm stereo mini-
plug) to the PHONES jack.
When headphones are connected, the speakers
are automatically disconnected.
Connect the headphone (Ø3.5 mm stereo mini-
plug) to the PHONES jack.
When headphones are connected, the speakers
are automatically disconnected.
1. Press the CD button.
3. To start playing, press the
PLAY/
PAUSE button.
To move backward at high speed
Keep the SKIP
Keep the SKIP
button pressed during
play and release at the desired point.
To move forward at high speed
Keep the SKIP
Keep the SKIP
button pressed during
play and release at the desired point.
Locating a particular point in a track
Keep it pressed
To find a previous track
Press the SKIP
Press the SKIP
button once to return to
the beginning of the current track.
Press theSKIP
Press theSKIP
button repeatedly to skip
tracks backward one by one.
To skip tracks
Press the SKIP
Press the SKIP
button repeatedly to skip
track(s) forward one by one.
Searching for the beginning of a track
Press it once
NOTE
The CD player may skip if the loud speakers are situated close to the player and if high volume or
x-bass levels are used.
The CD player may skip if the loud speakers are situated close to the player and if high volume or
x-bass levels are used.
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TUNING INTO A STATION MANUALLY
1. Press the SLEEP button while the power is
on. "SLEEP 90" lights in the display.
Note: SLEEP can only be adjusted in
TUNER, TAPE and CD modes.
Note: SLEEP can only be adjusted in
TUNER, TAPE and CD modes.
SLEEP SETTING (for remote only)
When the sleep timer is used, the power is automatically turned off after the specified time passes.
When the sleep timer is used, the power is automatically turned off after the specified time passes.
2. Press and hold the SLEEP button to select
the length of remaining time until the unit
turns off.
It changes the indicator in the following way:
turns off.
It changes the indicator in the following way:
The sleep timer is set and the word "SLEEP" is
shown on the display.
To cancel the sleep timer, press the SLEEP
button once and "SLEEP" will go out in the
display.
shown on the display.
To cancel the sleep timer, press the SLEEP
button once and "SLEEP" will go out in the
display.
SLEEP 90
SLEEP 80
...... SLEEP 20
SLEEP 10
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1. Press the
MEMORY button.
2. Press the
SKIP
buttons to select
the desired tracks.
PROGRAMMING TRACKS - in the CD stop mode
3. Press the
MEMORY button again.
4. To program additional tracks.
repeat step 2 to 3.
To check the program
While in the stop mode, press the
MEMORY
button. The disc, track and program numbers will
appear on the display.
appear on the display.
Press the
MEMORY button again to view the
other programmed selections.
These displays do not appear during programmed
play.
play.
To play the programmed tracks
Press the
Press the
PLAY/PAUSE button.
To stop programmed play
Press the STOP button.
Press the STOP button.
To clear the memory content
Press the STOP button and OPEN the CD door
or set to other function.
Press the STOP button and OPEN the CD door
or set to other function.
M E M O R Y
M E M O R Y
M E M O R Y
CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT
APPAREIL Á LASER
DE CLASSE 1
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
This product contains a low power laser device.
PRECAUTIONS
Follow the advice below for safe and appropriate operations.
of the power supply in your area before
plugging in the unit.
plugging in the unit.
ON CONDENSATION
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When left in a heated room where it is warm
and damp, water droplets or condensation
may form inside the CD player.
and damp, water droplets or condensation
may form inside the CD player.
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When there is condensation inside the unit,
the unit may not function normally.
the unit may not function normally.
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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.
power on, or gradually heat the room up and
dry the unit before use.
FCC INFORMATION (For USA only)
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operations are subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operations are 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 undesirable operations.
cause undesirable operations.
Should any trouble occur, disconnect the
AC power cord and refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
AC power cord and refer servicing to
qualified personnel.
ON PLACEMENT
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Do not use the unit in places which are
extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.
extremely hot, cold, dusty, or humid.
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Place the unit on a flat and even surface.
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Do not restrict the air flow of the unit by
placing it in a place with poor air flow, by
covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on a
carpet.
placing it in a place with poor air flow, by
covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on a
carpet.
ON SAFETY
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When connecting and disconnecting the AC
cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself.
Pulling the cord may damage it and create a
hazard.
cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself.
Pulling the cord may damage it and create a
hazard.
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When you are not going to use the unit for a
long period of time, disconnect the AC power
cord.
long period of time, disconnect the AC power
cord.
ON AC VOLTAGE
Caution: To prevent electrical shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slit, fully insert.
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Caution: To prevent electrical shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slit, fully insert.
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Before use, check that the rated voltage of
your unit matches your local voltage.
your unit matches your local voltage.
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Set the voltage selector (110-120V/220-
240V) on the back of the unit.
240V) on the back of the unit.
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In areas with AC 110-120V, attach the plug
adaptor to the power cord. Plug the power to
the AC outlet.
adaptor to the power cord. Plug the power to
the AC outlet.
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In areas with AC 220-240V, plug the power
cord to the AC outlet.
cord to the AC outlet.
Voltage selector (rear panel - optional)
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Some models are equipped with a voltage
selector to conform to local power supplies.
Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage
selector to conform to local power supplies.
Be sure to set this switch to match the voltage
(on back of
the unit)
the unit)
AC VOLTAGE
110 - 120V
220 - 240V
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1.
Cassette knob cover
2.
Cassette operation buttons
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
F.FWD (Fast Forward)
REWIND
STOP/EJECT
F.FWD (Fast Forward)
REWIND
PLAY
RECORD
RECORD
3.
Left speaker
4.
Cassette compartment
5.
DISPLAY
6.
REMOTE SENSOR (optional)
7.
PHONES jack
8.
X-BASS/POWER ON indicator
9.
CD door
10.
CD function buttons (PRESET/
REPEAT/ STOP / PLAY/PAUSE
REPEAT/ STOP / PLAY/PAUSE
/<TUNING/SKIP>)
11.
X-BASS control
12.
POWER button
13.
CD button
14.
TUNER button
15.
TAPE button
16.
BAND button
17.
INTRO button
18.
Stand (optional)
19.
VOLUME +/- controls
20.
MEMORY button
21.
FM MODE/BEAT CUT selector
22.
OPEN/CLOSE button
23.
Right speaker
NOTES:
• Do not push the CD door to close it.
• CD door cannot open while power is off.
• Do not push the CD door to close it.
• CD door cannot open while power is off.