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CD AUDIO SYSTEM
COMPACT DISC PLAYER
AM/FM STEREO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL SL-326
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL RADIO WITH PRESETS
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PLAYS ALL MUSIC COMPACT DISCS
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FULLY PROGRAMMABLE CD PLAYER WITH REPEAT PLAY
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RECEIVES AM/FM STEREO BROADCASTS
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RECORDS CASSETTES FROM CD OR RADIO
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AC POWER INDICATOR
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LARGE BACKLIT LCD DISPLAY FOR CD & RADIO
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PRESET GRAPHIC EQUALIZER SYSTEM
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BASS REFLEX SPEAKER SYSTEM
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
15. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
16. 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.
17. Power lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
18. 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. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
It is the intent of Lenoxx that this product be used in full compliance with the
copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from
copyright owners whenever recording songs from the RADIO or CD’s.
Do not apply oil or petroleum products or solvents to any part of this set.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This compact disc player is classified as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT as stated
on the back of the set.
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CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
Carefully unwind and stretch out the speaker wire on the back of each speaker
box and plug the right plug into Speaker Jack marked RIGHT, and the left plug into
Speaker Jack marked LEFT.
RI GH
T
L EFT
SPEAKER
FM ANTENNA
AC CORD
Unwind the FM ANTENNA (thin wire) at the back of the set and straighten it out for
FM reception.
POWERING UP
Plug the AC POWER CORD into a 120V, 60Hz wall outlet. The AC POWER STANDBY
INDICATOR will be on. This indicator shows you that the set & outlet are OK.
AC POWER
STANDBY
INDICATOR
To a wall outlet
NOTE: One blade of
plug and outlet
is wider.
TIP
If the plug of the AC power cord does not match your outlet, do not force it.
Reverse it and try again. The plug is polarized and only fits one way into the wall
outlet.
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PLAYING A CD
TOP VIEW
4
3
5
1
6
2
Connect the AC power cord (see page 3).
Press the POWER switch,
the AC POWER STANDBY
INDICATOR will go off and
the display will light up.
POWER
1
2
3
Press the CD FUNCTION
switch, the display will show
six zeros “0”.
FUNCTION
TAPE
TRACK
RADIO
CD
PUSH OPEN
Press the PUSH OPEN
button to open the CD
DOOR and place the disc
in the CD compartment.
The label side of the CD
should face upward.
TRACK
Close the CD DOOR by
pushing it down at the right
corner. The display will
show the total tracks on that
CD (after a few seconds).
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T O T A L
TRACKS
TOTAL PLAYING
TIME ON THE CD
Press the CD PLAY
button. The player will
play all the tracks (songs)
once.
TRACK
TRACK
5
6
PLAYING
TIME
PLAY/PAUSE
Press the EQULALIZER
button to choose different
music effects (CLASSIC,
ROCK, POP or normal).
POP
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USE THESE BUTTONS FOR
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
PRESS TO OPEN
THE CD DOOR
TIP
When CD play
is paused, the
elapsed playing
time will flash and
no music will play.
To
Press or Adjust
Adjust the volume
Stop playback
VOLUME control
To resume play,
press the PAUSE
button again, the
elapsed playing
The elapsed playing time will
flash during pause. Press
again to resume play after
pause.
Pause playback
time
will
stop
flashing and music
will play.
Go to the next track
FORWARDS
BACKWARDS
TIP
If you bump the set
or table it is sitting
on, during CD play,
the music will stop
or skip for a few
seconds. This is
normal for this type
of player.
Go back to the previous
track
or
Press and hold down while
playing until you find the
point.
Locate a point in a song
Press the CD DOOR OPEN
button (press STOP first)
Remove the CD
Press the POWER switch, the
Turn off the player
AC
POWER
STANDBY
INDICATOR will go on.
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REPEAT PLAY
PLAYING CD SONGS (TRACKS) OVER AND OVER
You can play CD tracks over and over in normal or programmed play modes (see
page 7).
GRAPHIC
CD FUNCTION
SWITCH
PROGRAM
EQUALIZER
POWER
SWITCH
1. Press the POWER switch, the AC POWER STANDBY INDICATOR will go off.
2. Press the CD FUNCTION switch.
3. Select the track by pressing
or
, and then press
.
4. Press the CD REPEAT button.
To repeat
Display shows
Press
a single track (song)
Press the REPEAT button twice
“REPEAT” Flashing
“REPEAT” steady on
all the tracks (all songs)
programmed tracks
Press the REPEAT button once
“REPEAT” steady
on (“MEMORY” also
on)
During programmed play, press
the REPEAT button once
To cancel Repeat Play
Press the REPEAT button until the “REPEAT” goes off in the display.
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SELECTING YOUR OWN MUSIC PLAYING ORDER
(Programmed Play)
You can make a program of up to 20 tracks
PROGRAM
in the order you want them to be played.
NOTE: Programming is only done during
stop mode.
During STOP mode, press the
PROGRAM (MEMORY) button.
MEMORY
TRACK
1
2
The display will show “ ”,
“MEMORY” and “TRACK” will
flash in the display.
SKIP/SEARCH
Press the SKIP/SEARCH buttons
MEMORY
TRACK
either
or
until the desired
DOWN - TUNING - UP
track shows in the display.
Press the PROGRAM button. The
3
display will show “
”.
MEMORY
TRACK
Repeat steps 2&3 until all the
desired tracks are programmed.
4
5
Press the PLAY button to start
program play. “MEMORY” and
“TRACK” will be steady in the
display, the track number being
played will show in the display.
MEMORY
TRACK
PLAY/PAUSE
To change the current program
Just create a new program following the programing procedure.
To cancel Program Play
Press the STOP button.
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LISTENING TO THE RADIO
3
2
6
4
1
Connect the AC power cord (see page 3).
POWER
Press the POWER switch, the AC POWER
STANDBY INDICATOR will be off.
1
2
3
Press the RADIO FUNCTION switch.
FUNCTION
TAPE
RADIO
CD
Press the BAND switch to choose the
proper band (AM or FM ) that you want.
Tune into the station you prefer using
the TUNING UP or DOWN button. Each
time the button is pressed, the
frequency changes. Keep the button
pressed, the station will change rapidly
(automatic tuning), release the button
and it will stop at the next strong station.
(NOTE: For FM stations, unwind and
straighten out the FM antenna at the
back of the set.)
4
DOWN - TUNING - UP
“STEREO” will light up when receiving FM
Stereo broadcasts.
5
6
ST ER EO
F M
MHZ
Press the GRAPHIC EQULALIZER button
to choose different music effects
(CLASSIC,ROCK, POP or normal).
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PRESETTING RADIO STATIONS
Allows you to store your favorite stations for quick one button tuning.
2&4
3
Connect the AC power cord (see page 3).
Follow Steps 1 to 4 (LISTENING TO
THE RADIO on the previous page)
to select a station.
1
2
Press the PROGRAM (MEMORY)
button, “CH” will show and
“MEMORY” will flash in the display
for about 5 seconds.
MEMORY CH
F M
MHZ
While the “MEMORY” is flashing,
press the PRESET (REPEAT)
button to choose a memory location
(01-20).
REPE AT
PRESET
MEMORY CH
3
4
F M
MHZ
Press the PROGRAM (MEMORY)
button again to confirm, the station
now broadcasting is stored into that
preset memory location. “MEMORY”
disappears from the display.
CH
F M
MHZ
NOTE: Steps 2-4 should be done quickly.
Repeat the above steps to store other
19 stations into memory.
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TIP: UP TO 20 AM AND 20 FM STATIONS CAN BE STORED INTO THE
PRESET MEMORY LOCATIONS.
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LISTENING TO THE PRESET STATIONS
(after you programmed them)
Connect the AC power
cord (see page 3).
POWER
Press the POWER switch, the
dial will light.
1
2
2
Press the AM/FM BAND
switch to select the desired
band.
Press the PRESET (REPEAT)
button several times to
choose a memory location
(01-20). You will receive the
station you stored into that
preset memory location.
REPEAT
PRESET
3
1
3
USE THESE BUTTONS FOR ADDITIONAL
OPERATIONS
3
2
1
To
Press or Adjust
1. Adjust the volume
2. Turn off the Radio
VOLUME control
POWER switch
3. Choose different
sound effect
EQUALIZER button
TO IMPROVE BROADCAST RECEPTION
Unwind and stretch out the FM antenna for FM or FM Stereo. Move the set itself
for AM (if needed).
FM ANTENNA
FOR BETTER AM RECEPTION
UNWIND THE WIRE FOR
BETTER FM RECEPTION
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PLAYING A TAPE
2
1
FULL
REEL
EMPTY
REEL
A
INSERT THIS WAY
4
3
Connect the AC power cord (see page 3).
POWER
Press the POWER switch,
the dial will light up.
1
Press the TAPE FUNCTION
switch.
FUNCTION
TAPE
RADIO
CD
2
3
OK
NO
Press the STOP/EJECT
button to open the tape
compartment and insert a
recorded tape as shown.
Close the door.
STOP/EJECT
Press the PLAY button.
The player turns on and
starts playing.
OK
NO
4
5
PLAY
When the set finishes
playing this side of the
tape, the set will stop. To
hear the other side of the
tape, flip the tape over,
then insert and press
PLAY.
AUTO STOP
Press the GRAPHIC EQULALIZER button
to choose different music effect
(CLASSIC, ROCK, POP or normal).
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USE THESE BUTTONS FOR ADDITIONAL
OPERATIONS
EQUALIZER
VOLUME
CONTROL
AC POWER
STANDBY
INDICATOR
HEADPHONE
JACK
STOP/EJECT
PLAY
PAUSE
FAST FORWARD & REWIND
To
Press or Adjust
VOLUME control
Adjust the volume
Get different sound effect
Stop playback
EQUALIZER button
STOP/EJECT button
FAST FORWARD button or
REWIND button
Fast forward or rewind
the tape
PAUSE button
Press again to resume play after
pause.
Pause playback
Eject the cassette
STOP/EJECT button
To enjoy the music
without disturbing others
(Headphones are not
included)
Insert your headphone plug into
the HEADPHONE Jack
To shut the player off
Press the POWER switch to OFF,
the AC POWER STANDBY
INDICATOR will be go on.
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RECORDING ON A TAPE
FULL
REEL
EMPTY
REEL
A
INSERT THIS WAY
3
1
Connect the AC power cord (see page 3).
Press the STOP/EJECT button
to open the tape compartment
and insert a blank tape. Select
the program source (AM, FM or
CD) you want to record.
1
2
STOP/EJECT
To record from the CD player,
insert a CD and follow the steps
to play a CD (see page 4).
OK
NO
FUNCTION
RADIO
TAPE
CD
To record from a radio, press
the RADIO FUNCTION switch,
select AM or FM band and tune
OK
NO
into the station you want (see
page 8).
Press the RECORD button to
start recording. (The PLAY
3
4
button
is
depressed
automatically.)
RECORD
To hear what you recorded,
press the TAPE FUNCTION
switch, then press REWIND and
PLAY.
PLAY REWIND
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USE THESE BUTTONS FOR
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
TIP
• To
erase
a
recording, just start
a new recording,
and the old one is
a u t o m a t i c a l l y
replaced.
PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
To
Press or Adjust
STOP/EJECT button
Stop recording
Pause recording
PAUSE button
Press the button again
to resume recording.
Turn off the player
Press the STOP/EJECT
button and press the
POWER switch to off, the
AC POWER STANDBY
INDICATOR will go on.
NOTE: If the PLAY button pops up, your tape may
have reached the end, reverse the tape or
press REWIND.
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PRECAUTIONS
On Safety
On Operation
As the laser beam used in the CD
If the player is brought directly from a
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•
player section may be harmful to the
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble
cold to a warm location, or is placed
in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lens inside the CD
player section. Should this occur, the
player will not operate properly. In
this case, remove the CD and wait
about an hour for the moisture to
evaporate. If the player has not been
used for a long time, set it in the
playback mode to warm it up for a few
minutes before inserting a cassette.
the cabinet.
Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the player, unplug the player, and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
•
On Placement
This CD player is designed to be
•
Do not leave the player in a location
played on
a
stable no vibration
•
near a heat source, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive
dust or mechanical shock.
position. If you bump the set or table
it is sitting on during CD play, the
music will stop or skip for
a few seconds. This is normal for this
type of player.
Do not place the player on an inclined
or unstable place.
•
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your player, please contact
our customer service department at
1-800-315-5885.
(Monday - Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM,
Friday 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM EST)
•
Do not place anything within 1 inch of
•
the back of the cabinet. The
ventilation holes must not be covered
for the player to operate properly and
prolong the life of its components.
If the player is left in a car parked in
•
the sun, be sure to choose a location
in the car where the player will not be
subjected to the direct rays of the
sun.
Since a strong magnet is used for the
•
speakers, keep personal credit cards
using magnetic coding or springwound
watches away from the player to
prevent possible damage from the
magnets.
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PRECAUTIONS (continued)
Notes on CDs
Notes on Cassettes
Before playing, clean the CD with a
Break off the cassette tab from side A
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•
cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the
center out.
or B to prevent accidental recording.
Side A
Do not use solvents such as benzene,
•
Tab for side A
Tab for side B
thinner, commercially available
cleaners or anti-static spray intended
for vinyl LPs.
Do not expose the CD to direct
To record on a tape with its tab broken
off, cover the respective tab hole for
side A or B with adhesive tape.
•
•
sunlight or heat sources such as hot
air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked
in direct sunlight as there can be a
considerable rise in temperature inside
the car.
The use of a cassette with more than
•
90 minutes of play time is not
recommended except for long
continuous recording or playback.
Do not stick paper or stickers on the
CD, nor scratch the CD.
•
To reduce the chances of tape
•
After playing, store the CD in its case.
jamming or tangling, you should check
that there are no loose layers of tape
visible through the cassette center
window. If any, tighten these loose
layers of tape using a pencil before
inserting the cassette into the set.
•
If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints
on the CD, it may cause a tracking
error or skipping.
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Lens
Notes for Storing
Cassette Tapes
If the lens becomes dirty, it may cause a
skipping of sound during CD operation.
Clean with a commercially available lens
cleaner and blower.
1. Do not put a tape near a magnetic
field, such as a TV, or speaker.
Magnetic fields may reduce the tape
sensitivity or even erase the
recording.
2. Do not store tape for any length of
time in a hot, moist or dusty place.
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and
the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly
moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol
after every 10 hours of operation for
optimum playback and recording quality.
After cleaning, insert a tape when the
areas cleaned are completely dry.
Cleaning the Cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or
benzene.
RECORD/PLAY BACK HEAD
PINCH ROLLER
ERASE HEAD
CAPSTAN
COTTON SWAB
NOTE: In order to see and clean the
head, you may have to press
PLAY first.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Remedy
Connect the AC power cord to a wall
outlet securely.
•
The power is not on.
Make sure to press the right FUNCTION
switch as you want.
•
Adjust the volume.
Unplug the headphones when listening
through speakers.
•
•
“
” flashes in the
Insert the CD with the label side up.
•
•
display even when a CD is
in place.
Make sure that the CD compartment is
closed.
Place the CD with the label side up.
Clean the CD.
Take out the CD and leave the CD DOOR
open for about an hour to dry moisture
condensation.
•
•
•
CD does not play.
Make sure the CD FUNCTION switch is
pressed.
•
Clean the CD, or replace it if the CD is
badly damaged.
Place the player in a location free from
vibration.
•
•
The sound drops out.
The sound is weak or has
poor quality.
Bring the set near a window, or rotate the
set.
•
The RECORD button does
not function/The tape does
not play.
Make sure the safety tab on the cassette is
in place.
Make sure the TAPE FUNCTION switch is
pressed.
•
•
Clean the erasing head (see page 17).
The tape does not erase
completely.
•
Make sure the tape is inserted properly.
Make sure the safety tab of the cassette
is in place.
The tape does not record.
•
•
Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan
(see page 17).
The sound is weak/The
sound quality is poor.
•
Cassette PLAY button pops
up.
The tape has reached its end. Remove it,
flip to the other side and re-insert.
•
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SPECIFICATION
General Description
Power source:
AC 120V, 60Hz 22Watts
4” 8 ohm
Speakers:
3.0W/channel
Output power:
Main set
7
Speaker
1
Dimensions (approx.):
Width:
Depth:
Height:
Weight:
5
9
/ ”
5
7
/ ”
8
8
1
3
/ ”
4
/ ”
8
9”
9”
5LBs
3.3LBs
CD Section
Any normal CD used in portable players
760 - 800 NM
Plays disc type:
Laser wavelength:
Tracking method:
Frequency response:
3 - spot error detection
50Hz - 15kHz +1/-2 dB
3.86 mm lens
Tape Recorder Section
Frequency response: Standard normal bias cassette tape,
70Hz - 10kHz
Radio Section
Frequency range:
FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
AM: 530 - 1710 kHz
LENOXX reserves the right to make design and specification changes for
product improvement.
PROTECT YOUR FINE FURNITURE!
WE RECOMMEND A CLOTH OR OTHER PROTECTIVE MATERIAL BE PLACED
UNDER THE SET WHEN PLACING IT ON SURFACE WITH A NATURAL OR
LACQUER FINISH.
For customer service
Dial 1-800-315-5885
(MONDAY - THURSDAY 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, FRIDAY 09:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST)
or Visit Our Website: http://www.lenoxx.com
© 2000 LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP.
2 GERMAK DRIVE
CARTERET, N.J. 07008
MADE & PRINTED IN CHINA
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