Magnavox MCS246 User Manual - page 4
English
Controls/Power Supply
Power Supply
General Operation/Tuner
Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed of properly.
• Incorrect use of batteries can cause
electrolyte leakage and will corrode the
compartment or cause the batteries to burst:
• Do not mix battery types: e.g. alkaline with car-
bon zinc. Only use batteries of the same type
for the set.
• When inserting new batteries, do not try to mix
old batteries with the new ones.
• Remove the batteries if the set is not to be used
for a long time.
Using AC power
WARNING: Always check you have
completely switched off the set, before
you change or disconnect power supply.
1 Check if the power voltage, as shown on
the type plate located on the
bottom
of the set, corresponds to your
local power supply. If it does not, consult your
dealer or service center.
2
Connect the power cord to the AC
MAINS~ inlet and the wall socket.The set is
now connected and ready for use.
3
To switch the set off completely, withdraw the
power cord from the wall socket.
4
Install the unit near the AC outlet and where
the AC power plug can be easily reached.
•
Disconnect the power cord from the wall
socket to protect your set during heavy
thunderstorms.
The type plate is located on the
bottom
of the set.
Helpful hints:
–
To avoid unnecessary energy consumption,
always adjust the Source selector to TAPE/
OFF after using the set. Also check that the
tape deck keys are released.
General operation
Switching on and off and selecting the
function
1 To select your sound source, adjust the
Source selector to: CD, TUNER or
TAPE/ OFF.
2
To switch off the set, adjust the Source
selector to TAPE/ OFF position and
check the cassette keys are released.
Adjusting volume and sound
Adjust the sound with the VOLUME and
DBB
controls.
Radio reception
1 Adjust the Source selector to TUNER.
2 Adjust BAND to select your desired
waveband, MW
,
or
FM
.
3
Turn TUNING to tune to a station.
Helpful hints:
To improve radio reception
•
For FM, extend, incline and turn the telescop-
ic antenna for best reception. Reduce its
length if the signal is too strong.
•
For MW
,
the set uses a built-in antenna.
Direct this antenna for best reception by
turning the whole set.
IMPORTANT!
- The voltage selector located at the bot-
tom of this system is preset at 220V-240V
from the factory. For countries that oper-
ate at 110V-127V, please adjust to 110V-
127V before you switch on the system.
Supplied Accessories
– AC power cord
Top/front
panels
(
See 1
)
1 VOLUME – adjusts volume level.
2 Source selector: CD,TUNER,TAPE/OFF
– selects CD, radio or tape source of sound
– power off switch
3 CASSETTE RECORDER keys:
PAUSE– pauses playback or recording
STOP•
OPEN
– stops the tape or recording;
– opens the cassette holder.
F.FWD / REW – fast winds/ rewinds tape;
PLAY – starts playback;
REC – starts recording.
4 Display – shows the CD functions
5
2 ; - starts or pauses CD playback
§ ∞
– selects the next/previous track
– searches forwards/backwards (press and
hold the button) within the current track
REPEAT
– repeats a track/
CD program/entire CD.
6 PROG – programs tracks and reviews the
program
7 LIFT TO OPEN – opens/ closes the CD
door.
8 TUNING – tunes to radio stations
9 SHUFFLE –
plays all tracks in random order
0 BAND – selects waveband
!
9 STOP – stops CD playback;;
– erases a CD program
Back/bottom
panels (
See 2
and
3)
@ Telescopic antenna - improves FM
reception.
# AC
MAINS
~ - inlet for power cord.
$
DBB
– turns the bass enhancement on/off.
% p – 3.5 mm stereo headphone socket
Helpful hints: The speakers will be muted
when headphones are connected to the set.
^ Battery door - open to insert 6 x 1.5V
R-14/ UM-2/ C-cells
&
Voltage selector – (not for all versions)
adjust to match the local voltage 110/220V
before plugging in the set
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other
than herein may result in unsafe
operation.
Power Supply
Whenever convenient, use the power supply
cord if you want to conserve battery life.
Make sure you remove the plug from the set
and wall outlet before inserting batteries.
Batteries (not included)
1 Open the battery door and insert 6 batteries,
type R-14, UM-2 or C-cells, (preferably
alkaline) with the correct polarity as indicated
by the "+" and "–" symbols inside the com-
partment. (
See 2)
2 Replace the battery door, making sure the bat-
teries are firmly and correctly in place.The set is
now ready to operate.