CD RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER FM/AM CX-38E(BS) Operation Guide - C X L L E B .S K IP F .S K IP Before operating, please read all these instructions thoroughly...
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety stan- dards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards: EN60065, EN55013, EN55020, EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3. Following the provisions of 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC Directives. IMPORTANT The mains lead on this equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
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LOCATION OF EXPLANATORY LABEL CAUTION - INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. VORSICHTI - UNSICHTABARE LASERTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS, WENN DECKEL GEÖFFNET UND WENN SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT IST. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZENI. VARNING - OSYNLIG LASERSTRÁLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÅRR ÅR URKOPPLAD.
POWER REQUIREMENTS MAINS SUPPLY AC 230V 50Hz BATTERY SUPPLY 12V DC 8 X IEC R14 OR JISR14P OR “C” CELL NOTE: When the volume drops and the tape speed slows down, it is a sign that the batteries have to be replaced.
• USING THE REMOTE CONTROL Battery Insertion 3V [2 x “AAA” cell or IEC R03 or JIS R03P (JIS UM-4)] Point the remote control at the remote sensor when operation. The remote control may not be effective in strong day light. Never get the remote control wet.
PRECAUTIONS • When the set is not going to be used for a long time, unplug the AC lead and remove the batteries. • If a CD player is being operated while you are receiving a radio broadcast, you may hear a noise with the broadcast.
(See Page 8, 9) KEY TO ILLUSTRATIONS 1. HANDLE CD CONTROL 2. FM TELESOPIC ANTENNA 18. CD DISPLAY 3. CD DOOR 19. STOP BUTTON ( 4. BAND SWITCH 20. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON ( 5. TUNING KNOB 21. B. SKIP BUTTON ( 6.
TAPE RECORDER SECTION REWIND ( ) AND FAST FORWARD ( ) BUTTONS To rewind the tape, press the REWIND Button [10]. To rapidly advance the tape, press the F.FWD Button [11]. To stop rewinding or fast forwarding, press the STOP/EJECT Button [12].
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The Remote Control Unit controls the function of CD operation only. • The power of the main unit must be connected and SOURCE set to CD mode. OPERATION 1. PROGRAM Press this button to program and store in the memory. PLAY/ PAUSE During "PLAY", press the same...
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When the set is not operating properly, one is apt to assume that the set is faulty. There are, however, many possible faults which are not directly attributable to the set itself. It is recom- mended to check the following before taking the set to a Hitachi dealer. Symptom Cause No AC power.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION Frequency Range FM: 88 - 108 MHz, AM: 530 - 1,600 kHz Antennas FM: Telescopic antenna, AM: Built-in ferrite bar CASSETTE RECORDER SECTION Frequency Response 100 – 8,000Hz CD PLAYER SECTION Disc Used Compact Disc Frequency Response 20 to 20,000Hz GENERAL SECTION Speakers...
• LISTENING TO THE RADIO BAND FUNCTION FM STEREO RADIO TAPE CD/RADIO OFF VOLUME TUNING For better reception For AM only BEAT CUT To switch off the radio Dynamic FUNCTION Bass Boost RADIO TAPE CD/RADIO OFF...
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• PLAYING CD Open FUNCTION RADIO TAPE CD/RADIO OFF Printed side facing up PLAY/PAUSE B. SKIP/ SEARCH F. SKIP/ STOP SEARCH VOLUME Dynamic Bass Boost To pause playback To stop playback PLAY/PAUSE B. SKIP/ SEARCH PLAY/PAUSE B. SKIP/ SEARCH F. SKIP/ STOP SEARCH F.
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• PROGRAMMING TRACK NUMBER (For CD) You can program at most 21 tracks in memory in any sequence. You can program each track more than once. Refer to page 16, step 1-4 REMOTE CONTROLLER REMOTE CONTROLLER RB-CX38 RB-CX38 PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM STOP PLAY/...
• RECORDING FROM RADIO BAND FUNCTION FM STEREO RADIO TAPE CD/RADIO OFF PAUSE STOP/EJECT F. FWD TUNING PLAY RECORD FUNCTION RADIO PAUSE STOP/EJECT F. FWD TAPE CD/RADIO OFF...
• RECORDING FROM THE CD-PLAYER Printed side FUNCTION facing up RADIO TAPE CD/RADIO OFF PAUSE STOP/EJECT F. FWD PLAY/PAUSE B. SKIP/ SEARCH F. SKIP/ STOP SEARCH PLAY RECORD PLAY/PAUSE B. SKIP/ SEARCH F. SKIP/ STOP SEARCH PAUSE STOP/EJECT F. FWD FUNCTION RADIO TAPE...
• TAPE ERASING FUNCTION RADIO TAPE CD/RADIO OFF PAUSE STOP/EJECT F. FWD PLAY RECORD PAUSE STOP/EJECT F. FWD...
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• RECORD-PREVENT DEVICE SIDE "A" SAFETY TAB FOR SIDE "B" SAFETY TAB FOR SIDE "A" SIDE "B" PAUSE STOP/EJECT F. FWD PLAY RECORD PAUSE STOP/EJECT F. FWD PLAY RECORD...
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• MAINTENANCE (CD PLAYER) CLEANING STICK PICKUP LENS BLOWER • MAINTENANCE (CASSETTE DECK) PAUSE STOP/EJECT F. FWD PLAY RECORD CAPSTAN RECORD/PLAYBACK HEAD PRESSURE ROLLER ERASE HEAD CLEANING STICK...
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Hitachi, Ltd. Tokyo Japan International Sales Division THE HITACHI ATAGO BUILDING, No. 15 – 12 Nishi Shinbashi, 2 – Chome, Minato – Ku, Tokyo 105-8430, Japan. Tel: 03 35022111 HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (HELLAS) S.A. (EUROPE) LTD. 364 Kifisias & 1 Delfon str.