GE 3-5818 Owner's Manual

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u s e r m a n u a l3-5818Portable Radio & Cassette PlayerBefore you BeginGeneral ControlsSafety PrecautionsPowering UpThis unit operates on battery or AC power.Battery PowerInsert 4 C-sized alkaline batteries (not supplied) and you can take yourstereo just about anywhere. Open the battery compartment door onthe back of the unit by pressing down on the two tabs and pulling outthe cover. Insert batteries as shown in the battery compartment. Notethat the AC line cord must be unplugged from the AC power outlet tooperate on batteries. You can wind the line cord and store it into thebuilt-in cord cabinet.SIZE AAA/LR20/1.5V0% Mercury ALKALINE0% Mercury ALKALINE0% Mercury ALKALINE0% MercuryALKALINE 0% MercuryALKALINEIMPORTANT: Be sure to remove batteries when storing the set for more than 30 days. Leaky batteries canbadly damage the stereo. Always return tape operation buttons to their off position before storing. Thiswill relieve pressure on certain parts in the tape recorder that might deform after long periods of time.Dispose of leaky, dead or weak batteries properly.Have a Blast—Just Not on Your EardrumsMake sure that you turn down the stereo before you put on theheadphones; then increase the volume to the desired level after they arein place.AntennasThe AM antenna is built in, so adjusting the position of the unit may help AM reception.The FM whip antenna on the back of the unit can be extended and rotated for better FM reception.HeadphonesTo listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the 1/8-inch PHONE jack on the top of the unit.AC PowerPlug the power supply cord into an AC power outlet that accepts the polarized plug(one blade wider than the other).Important Battery Information• When storing the unit or unplugging it from the AC outlet for a day or more, be sure to remove thebattery because it may leak and damage the unit.• Batteries may leak electrolyte if inserted incorrectly, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made tocharge a battery not intended to be recharged.• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injury.• Dispose of batteries, according to federal, state and local regulations.Headset Safety• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.• Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don't turn up thevolume so high that you can't hear what's around you.THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS10330N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46290© 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.Trademark(s) ® RegisteredPHONESRECORDPAUSE STOP / EJECT F. FWD REWIND PLAYTAPE FM AMFM 88 92 96 100 104 106 108 MHzVOLUMETUNING+-AM 53 60 70 80 100 120 140 170 x10kHzRP7702 - RADIO CASSETTE RECORDERFunction SwitchTuning knobHeadphone JackVOLUME controlFM AntennaHeadphone Jack – plug a set of headphones (not included) into this jack for private listening.Function Switch – Move the function switch to select which part of the portable stereo you want to use;TAPE, FM or AM.VOLUME – Adjust the volume control knob to increase or decrease volume to the desired level.FM Antenna – When listening to FM radio broadcast, extend this antenna for clearer reception.Tuning knob – Adjust this knob for tuning to the desired radio station.Using the RadioTuning in Radio StationsMove the FUNCTION switch to AM or FM for turning ON the radio.• Tune to the desired station by adjusting the tuning knob.• To turn off the radio, move the Function switch to TAPE.Model 3-581855074090 (Rev. 0 EN)01-20003-5818 1/5/00, 10:12 AM1

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