IMPORTANCE NOTICE
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This product does not contain a separate Power On/Off switch. After inserting a disc and
installing batteries/AC adaptor, simply press the Play button to switch on and ply disc.
In order to maximise battery life and provide optimum playing time this product incorporates
an Auto Power Off Function. The power to the player will automatically switch off approxi-
mately 30 seconds after a disc has finished playing or when the CD lid is opened.
PDM-103
Compact Disc Player
Instruction Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. As the laser beam used in this compact
disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the casing.
2. Stop operation immediately if any liquid
or solid object should fall into the cabinet.
Unplug the unit and have it checked by
qualified personnel.
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Power Sources-Normal Batteries/AC adaptor ......
Charging and Use of Rechargeable Batteries ....
Earphone and Hi-Fi Connection .........................
Player Maintenance ............................................
Disc Cleaning and Troubleshooting Guide .........
Product Specifications ........................................
3. Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If
you do, you may damage the lens and the
player may not operate properly.
4. Do not put anything in the safety slot. If
you do, the laser diode will be ON when
the lid is still opened.
5. If the unit is not to be used for a long
period of time, make sure that all power
sources are disconnected from the unit.
Remove all batteries from the battery
compartment, and unplug the AC adaptor
from the wall outlet. Make it a practice to
remove the AC adaptor by grasping the
main body and not by pulling the cord.
6. The unit employs a laser. The use of
controls or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in exposure to
Player Operation
Basic Disc Play ..............................................
LCD Display Information ................................ 8
Repeat/Play Modes ........................................
Intro Scan and Random Play ......................... 10
Programmed Track Play................................. 11
Location of Controls ....................................... 12
Skip and Search Functions ............................ 13
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 136 mm (W) x 30 mm (H) x 150 mm (L)
Weight: 250g (without batteries)
Program Play: Up 20 memory
Line output: 0.6V +/- 0.2V
Earphone: 16mW
WARNING
Power requirements: DC 4.5V external and Battery, 3V "AA"
Cell x 2 (LR6, MN1500 or Ni-Cad rechargeable battery)
To prevent a shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain a moisture.
* For improvement purposes, specification and design are subject to change without notice
PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD
1 JOYNTON AVENUE
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA
TEL: (02) 9313 7111 FAX: (02) 9313 7555
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
hazardous radiation.
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE
TELEPHONE
AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888
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1. POWER SOURCE NORMAL BATTERIES/AC ADAPTOR
2. CHARGING AND USE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
AC Operation
Battery Power Operation
Rechargeable Battery Operation
This unit can fully recharge the specified rechargeable battery, in approximately 15 hours The
rechargeable batteries (NOT suppled) should be recharged before they are used for the first time
because they are low in power or if they have not been used for a long period (over 60 days).
1. Open the battery compartment cover and
insert two "AA" alkaline batteries inside the
battery compartment. Follow the polarity as
indicated in the battery compartment.
1. Insert the DC plug, at the end of the AC
adaptor cord into the DC input jack, on the
side of the unit.
Open the battery compartment cover and insert two of the recommended rechargeable
batteries, matching polarity (12V 650mA).
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2. Plug the AC adaptor into a 230V AC
power outlet socket.
2. Close the battery compartment cover.
BOTH BATTERIES MUST BE OF RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM TYPE,
OTHERWISE THE BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.
Note
Note: Zinc/Carbon, or Zinc/Chloride type
batteries are not recommended for this unit
as their use will result in extremely short
playing times. Wherever possible and for
economy it is recommended that the mains
adaptor supplied with this unit is used.
If the AC plug of this unit does not fit in your
AC outlet, a plug adaptor (not included) should
be used.
Consult your local dealer on the type of plug
adaptor required.
RECHARGE SWITCH
2. Plug in the AC adaptor and set the Recharge switch to ON position to start charging and
Recharge indicator will light on.
USE ONLY THE AC ADAPTOR SUPPLIED WITH THE SET FOR CHARGING.
3. After 15 hours. Please unplug the AC adaptor and switch the Recharge switch to the off position
DO NOT CHARGE CONTINUOUSLY FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE. DOING SO CAN CAUSE
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY TO DETERIORATE.
Note
You may play DISC'S whilst charging the batteries.
4. If the operating time decreases drastically when when the rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries
are properly recharged, purchase a new set of rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.
5. When charging for the first time or after a long time, playing time may be reduced. In this
case, charge and discharge the batteries several times.
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7. BASIC DISC PLAY
8. LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION
1. Connect the earphone to the PHONES
socket.
2. Press the OPEN button to open the CD
compartment lid.
When the || is pressed
The total number of tracks and total playing time in the
disc will be displayed after 2 seconds.
3. Adjust the VOLUME to minimum.
4. Insert the disc with the label side Facing
up.
5. Close the lid securely until a click is heard.
6. Press the PLAY button to start playing.
During PLAY mode
The total number of tracks on the disc are played
To Emphasise the bass sound
Set the BASS BOOST switch to the ON
position.
BASS BOOST
ON
OFF
During PAUSE mode
The track playback is paused, the elapsed time is flashing.
Note
The bass boost performance will be
dependent on the VOLUME control setting.
Turning Power on and off
Remove the Disc
This unit has no ON/OFF switch. To turn on
and off, press the following buttons.
Hold the edge and gently press the centre
pivot as illustrated, the pick up the disc,
To turn on:
Press || PLAY/PAUSE (playback
starts).
Press
standby mode.
STOP button once to
To turn off:
Note
Press
will turn off the power
immediately.
STOP button twice, it
A flashing
indication appears on the display when the batteries need to be changed.
Auto Power-off function
CAUTION:
Then the unit is stopped (standby mode) for
approximately 30 seconds, the power is
automatically turned off.
Wait for the disc to stop rotating before pressing
the OPEN button.
Note
HOLD OPERATION
This unit can play 3" (8cm) single CD's without
an adaptor. Do not use a CD single adaptor for
these discs.
During the playback, turn HOLD switch "ON
to avoid any interruption whilst press CD
control button.
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9. REPEAT/PLAY MODES
10. INTRO SCAN AND RANDOM PLAY
During the play
Every time the MODE button is pressed.
The corresponding mode appears in the display window.
INTRO SCAN
Press mode button to select intro scan play.
x3
MODE
MODE
MODE
MODE
MODE
CD player now is ready to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc
NORMAL
REPEAT 1
REPEAT ALL
Press || to start playing "INTRO" scan.
During the play
X1
PLAY/PAUSE
INTRO
SHUFFLE
SHUFFLE
NORMAL PLAYBACK
Enables all the tracks on a disc to be played in a Random sequence.
Play the whole disc.
During playback SHUFF indicator will show on the display and disc will play in random order
after the current track had been played.
For example : If "SHUFFLE" is selected whilst playing track 8, the random function.
will commence once track 8 has ended.
When all tracks on a disc have been played, the player will automatically stop and power
down in approx. 30 seconds to preserve battery life.
During the play
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Shown on the LCD display. The current
track on the disc will be repeated.
MODE
X1
During the play
ALL
During the play
Shown on the LCD display. All
tracks on the disc will be repeated.
MODE
X4
X2
MODE
Press MODE button twice to return to NORMAL play mode
Note: In normal modes none of the above symbol show in the display.
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12. LOCATION OF CONTROLS
11. PROGRAMMED TRACK PLAY
DISC COMPARTMENT LID
PROGRAMME
DISPLAY
This allows selected tracks on the disc to be played in any desired order.
PROGRAM
CD MODE
STOP BUTTON
To set the programme play
* programmes can be set in the STOP mode or
normal play mode.
SKIP/SEARCH
BUTTON
1. Press the PROGRAM button when the unit is in the
PRG
stop mode a normal play mode until
shows on
the display.
PLAY/PAUSE
BUTTON
PRG
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The track number and
appear on the display.
indicator flashing
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3.
Press |
or
| to select the desired track.
Press the REPEAT button to enter the track into
memory. Programme No. will be increment one
step.
OPEN BUTTON
CHARGE
INDICATOR
4.
Repeat step 2 and 3 to program the order of more
tracks up to 20 tracks can be programmed into
memory.
PROGRAM
INDICATOR
REPEAT
BATTERY
INDICATOR
INDICATOR
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6.
Press
|| to start the programme play.
To erase the programme, simply press the
button twice.
STOP
RANDOM
INDICATOR
PLAYTIME
TRACK
DISPLAY
INTRO
INDICATOR
EARPHONE SOCKET
BASS BOOST SWITCH
VOLUME CONTROL
LINE OUT SOCKET
HOLD/OFF/CHARGE
DC SOCKET
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13. SKIP AND SEARCH FUNCTIONS
Locating a Particular track
To go back to the beginning of the current
or a previous track
Press |
lightly and repeatedly
To go to the beginning of following tracks
Press
| lightly and repeatedly
Locating a Particular Point in a track
Keep |
depressed
To search at a high speed
To search forward at a high speed
Keep
| depressed
Low level audio will be heard during the search process to assist in locating the correct point in the track
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