Portable CD/Cassette Boombox NPB-268 Instruction Manual Please read carefully before use and keep for future reference.
Table of Contents Thank You...................................................................... 3 In the Box....................................................................... 3 Before You Start............................................................ 4 At a Glance..................................................................... 5 Connect Power............................................................... 9 AC Power..............................................................................
Thank You In the Box We know you have many choices when it comes to technology; thank you for choosing us here at Naxa Electronics. Established in 2001 in Los Angeles, California, we are dedicated to delivering products that entertain and delight. Please take a moment to make sure that you have everything in the list below. Although we make every effort to ensure that each Naxa device is securely packed and sealed, we know a lot can happen in between us and you.
Before You Start Please take note of the following before you start. •• Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. •• Avoid installing the unit in locations described below: •• Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances (such as electric heaters, or on top of other stereo equipment that radiate heat). •• Places lacking ventilation or dusty places. •• Places subject to constant vibration. •• Places that are humid or moist.
At a Glance 1 Handle Raise the handle to transport the unit safely and easily. 2 CD compartment Load compact discs here. The label side should face up. 3 CD door latch 2 Press here to open/close the door of the CD compartment [2]. 3 Never open the compartment while a CD is playing or spinning! 1 BAND 4 POWER Speakers Full-range drivers deliver powerful stereo sound. 4 www.naxa.
5 POWER key (Standby) Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn the unit off. CD: Press to start, pause, or resume CD playback. 6 Radio: Press to automatically scan for and save stations to preset memory. CD: Stop CD playback. 7 6 5 10 7 BAND POWER 12 8 9 14 BAND Radio: Change the radio band (AM, FM). PROG 11 CD: Press to enter Program mode to create a custom CD playlist. 13 Radio: Press to select a preset station. Press and hold to save a preset station.
15 Pause. Press to pause tape playback or recording. Depress the key again to resume playback or recording. 16 Stop/Eject. Press to stop tape playback. When playback is stopped, press to open the cassette compartment [23]. 17 Fast-forward. Press to fast forward through the tape when playback is stopped. 18 Rewind. Press to rewind the tape when playback is stopped. 19 Play. Press play to start tape playback. 20 Record. Press down together with the cassette PLAY key [19] to start recording.
23 PHONE 23 Cassette compartment Load cassette tapes for playback or recording. 24 AUX Input jack Play audio from a device that is connected to this 3.5mm input jack. 25 Headphone output jack Connection for headphones with a 3.5 mm plug. The speaker output is disabled when headphones are in use. 26 AC power socket Connector for the included AC power cable. 27 Battery compartment Load 8 UM-2 “C” size batteries into the compartment for portable power.
Connect Power Battery Power Install 8 UM-2 “C” size batteries to enjoy music wherThe unit can be powered by AC household power, or by ever you are. batteries. 1. Remove the lid from the battery compartment [27] found on the bottom of the main unit. AC Power This unit runs on AC 120 V power. Use the included power cord to connect the AC power socket [26] to a household wall outlet that provides AC 120 V power.
ѥѥ Batteries contain chemicals that may be regulated by your local government. Dispose of them properly according to regulations. Basic Functions Do not incinerate the batteries. The batteries may explode or leak. To turn the unit on, press the POWER (Standby) key [5]. The power indicator [22] will light up. Do not mix old and new batteries. To turn the unit off, press the POWER key [5] again. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
output jack [25]. Once connected, press VOL+ or VOL– [13, 14] to slowly adjust the volume to a comfortable level. LL The speakers will be disabled when headphones are connected. ѥѥ Using headphones for prolonged periods or at a high volume can damage your hearing permanently. Using the Radio Listen to FM or AM radio broadcasts. Press FUNCTION [8] to change the active source mode to Radio. The FM or AM indicator will light on the LCD screen and the station frequency will be displayed.
Saving Stations to Preset Memory Press [6] to automatically scan for stations and save them to preset memory. This will overwrite any previously saved stations. To manually save a station to preset memory: 1. Tune to the station you want to save. 2. Hold PROG [8] until the LCD screen shows the next available preset station number (e.g., P06). Using the CD Player Listen to CD and CD-R/RW discs. Press FUNCTION [10] to change the active source mode to CD. The CD indicator will light on the LCD screen.
3. Close the CD compartment [2]. Gently lower the door •• To select a track to play: to close it. •• Press SKIP+ [11] to skip to the next track. 4. The player will attempt to read the disc once the •• Press SKIP– [12] to skip back to the previous door is closed. track. •• The LCD screen [21] will show the number of playable tracks on the disc. •• If the disc was loaded incorrectly, is incompatible with the player, or is unreadable for some other reason, the screen will read “NO.
LL Using the Cassette Player Programming a Playlist Listen to cassette tapes. When the CD is stopped, you can select up to 20 CD tracks to play in any order that you choose. Press FUNCTION [10] to change the active source mode to TAPE. The LCD screen [21] will display TAP. To return to normal playback, press MODE [9] until none of the mode indicators appear on the LCD screen. 1. Press [7] to make sure that playback has stopped. 2. Press PROG [8].
2. Load the cassette into the compartment with its exposed magnetic tape facing up. LL The tape will spool from the right to left reel. If the cassette you are loading is wound to the beginning, the full reel should be on the right. ѥѥ Take up any slack in the tape before loading the cassette into the compartment. Turn the cassette reel with your finger or a pencil until the tape is taut. 3. Close the cassette compartment [23].
LL The exposed magnetic tape of the cassette should face up. ѥѥ Take up any slack in the tape before loading the cassette into the compartment. Turn the cassette reel with your finger or a pencil until the tape is taut. Record Protection Protect your cassette tape from accidental erasure with the Record Protection tab. 1. Locate the tab on your cassette tape. It can be found on the long side of the cassette, opposite the side with the exposed tape (see the illustration below). 4. Start recording.
LL If you would like to record with a cassette tape that is missing its record protection tab, use a small piece of adhesive tape to cover tab opening. Caring for the Cassette Mechanism ѥѥ Never lubricate any part of the player under any circumstance. Never turn off the player during playback, or leave the player in PLAY mode while the power is off. Doing so can damage the pinch wheel. Cassette care and cleaning products are available for purchase from local and on-line retailers.
Using the AUX Input Listen to devices connected to the AUX input jack [24]. Press FUNCTION [10] to change the active source mode to AUX. The LCD screen [21] will display AUX. 1. Connect the audio source to the player. Use an optional audio patch cable to connect the 3.5mm headphone or line-out jack of the audio source to the 3.5mm AUX Input jack [24] found on the front of the player. 2. Lower the volume on the player. Press VOL– [14] to lower the volume level. 3. Prepare the audio source.
Warnings and Precautions On Protection Against Laser Energy Exposure • • • • The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompany
Important Safety Information 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructionshould be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
15. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral conveniencereceptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 16. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this productthrough openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout-outparts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kindon the product. 17.
CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device may void the authority granted by the FCC to operate the equipment. WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Specifications Speaker Output 12 W peak, 2.4 W RMS Media Support CD, CD-R/RW, Cassette Radio Tuner AM, FM Preset Memory 20 AM, 20 FM Input 3.5mm AUX jack Output 3.5mm headphone jack Power Source AC 120 V 8 x C batteries (not included) Standby Power 1W Operating Power 12 W Support If you have problems with your device, please consult the instructions in this manual. Please also visit us on the web at www.naxa.com to get up to the minute news, alerts, and documentation for your device.
