Elta 6688 - Manual (Page 10)

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BASIC OPERATION
On / Off
To avoid unnecessary power consumption, please set function selector to OFF position when the
unit is not in use. In ON mode the POWER indicator turns red.
1. Select the desired mode with the function selector: RADIO, CD or OFF.
2. Set the desired volume with VOLUME MIN / MAX.
3. Set the function selector to OFF position to turn off the unit.
On the front of the unit you have an earphones jack for private listening (earphones not
supplied). Connect the earphones with a 3.5mm stereo jack. Upon connection the speakers are
automatically muted.
RADIO
Recommendations for better reception
FM: Fully extend the telescopic antenna. If the reception signal is too strong (e.g. near a station),
shorten the telescopic antenna.
AM: The unit has a built-in AM antenna; change the position of the unit if reception is poor.
Radio Operation
1. Set the function selector to RADIO position.
2. Select the desired frequency band with the band selector: FM or AM.
3. Tune into your favorite radio station with TUNING control.
4. Set the desired volume with VOLUME MIN/MAX.
5. Set the function selector to OFF position to turn off the unit.
CD Playback
The CD-player can only read Audio CDs. Do not attempt to play MP3 CD, Data CD or VCD / DVD
discs.
1. Set the function selector to CD position. The display shows “- -“ for a short moment.
2. Open the CD compartment manually with the recessed grip.
3. Insert a CD with the label up and close the CD compartment again manually.
At first the total number of tracks is displayed for a moment, afterwards the
display changes to 01 ► and playback starts automatically. The corresponding
track number is displayed.
4. In case playback does not start (depending on the disc), please press PLAY /
PAUSE to start playback of the first track manually.
5. Press PLAY / PAUSE to pause playback; press again to continue playback.
In pause mode ► flashes.
6. Press STOP to stop playback; the display again shows the total number of
tracks.
Notes: CD playback is also stopped when:
a. opening the CD compartment;
b. sliding the function selector to RADIO or OFF positions;
c. all tracks on the CD have been played.
Fast Forward And Rewind
Press and hold SKIP+ or SKIP- to access fast forward or rewind functions through the track to
search for a certain position. The volume is decreased.
Program Playback
Up to 20 tracks can be programmed in your desired sequence; any track can be programmed more
than once.
1. Before programming, please press STOP and MODE. The display shows
P01 and PROGRAM, 00 and PROGRAM flash on the display.
2. Select the first desired track with SKIP+ or SKIP-.
3. Save the track with PROGRAM. 00 and PROGRAM flash on the display.
Now select the next track.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program further tracks, the maximum number of tracks
is 20.
5. Press PLAY / PAUSE to start playback of the tracks in your desired sequence.
In program mode the track number and ► are displayed and PROGRAM flashes.
Delete Program
Follow these steps to delete the program:
1. Open the CD compartment.
2. Set the function selector to RADIO or OFF positions.
3. Press STOP.
Repeat Modes
Several repeat modes are available on the unit; press REPEAT to access and select.
1. Press REPEAT once to repeat the current track. The display shows REPEAT
besides track number and ►.
2. Press REPEAT twice to repeat the disc in its original sequence. The display
shows ALL REPEAT besides track number and ►.
3. Press REPEAT again to return to normal playback mode. The display shows
again track number and ►.
4. You may also use the repeat function during program playback. In program
mode press REPEAT once to repeat the current track or press REPEAT twice
to repeat the complete program. The display shows besides track number and
flashing PROGRAM also REPEAT or ALL REPEAT.