Tune to a desired radio program as described in the "RADIO OPERATION" section. 2. Insert a blank cassette tape into the CASSETTE COMPARTMENT. 3. Press the PAUSE button. 4. Press the RECORD button. The PLAY button is engaged simultaneously to start recording. With the built-in Automatic Level Control (ALC), the best recording quality is automatically adjusted. Changing the volume level will not affect the recording. califone.com 8 califone.com 9 5. To activate recording, release the PAUSE button. 6. To stop recording temporarily, press the PAUSE button. To continue the recording, press the PAUSE button once again. 7. Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop recording. 8. When the tape runs to its end, the cassette operation will be stopped automatically. RECORDING FROM THE BUILT-IN CONDENSER MICROPHONE TO CASSETTE DECK 1. Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH to the TAPE position. 2. Open the CASSETTE COMPARTMENT by pressing the STOP/ EJECT button and insert a blank tape into the CASSETTE COMPARTMENT. Close the door gently. 3. Press the RECORD button and PLAY button simultaneously to start the recording process. This process will record the signals that are received by the built-in CONDENSER MICROPHONE. 4. Press the STOP/EJECT button when finished. NOTE: Monitoring during MICROPHONE recording is not possible. RECORDING FROM THE CD PLAYER TO CASSETTE DECK 1. Slide the FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH to "CD" position. 2. Put a CD into the CD COMPARTMENT with the label side upward. 3. Insert a blank cassette into the CASSETTE COMPARTMENT and press PAUSE button of the cassette deck. 4. Press RECORD button and PLAY button simultaneously for recording stand-by. With the built-in ALC, the best recording quality is adjusted automatically. 5. Activate the CD players, playing in a desired TRACK as described in the COMPACT DISC PLATER OPERATION section. Release the PAUSE button of the cassette deck to start recording. 6. To stop recording temporarily, press the PAUSE button. To continue recording, press the PAUSE button again. 7. Press STOP/EJECT button of the cassette deck to stop recording. Then stop CD playback by pressing the STOP button of the CD player. 5.3 CD OPERATION HANDLING COMPACT DISCS This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo below. Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly. • Dirty, scratched or warped discs may cause skipping or noise. • Handle the disc only by the edges. To keep clean, do not touch its surface. • Discs should be stored in their cases after use to avoid serious scratches. • Do not expose disc to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperature, dust, etc. Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can warp the disc. • Do not stick or write anything on either side of disc. Sharp writing instruments or the inks used in some felt tip pens may damage its surface Remove the disc • To pick up the disc, hold the edge and gently press the center pivot as illustrated. CAUTION: Wait for the disc to stop rotating before pressing the OPEN button. NOTE: This unit can play 3” (8 cm) single CDs without an adapter. Do not use a CD single adapter for these discs. CLEANING DISCS Finger prints should be carefully wiped from the surface of disc with a soft cloth. Unlike conventional records, compact discs have no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently wiping them with a soft cloth should remove most particles. Wipe in a straight motion from the center to the edge. Never use thinner, benzine, record cleaner or anti-static spray on a compact disc. Such chemicals can damage its plastic surface. NOTE: Should skipping of tracks occur during CD playback, try turning the volume down. When CD is playing, do not open the CD Door. califone.com 10 califone.com 11 PLAYING COMPACT DISCS 1. Select FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH to MODE. 2. Press the CD door open button to open the CD DOOR. Put a CD into the CD COMPARTMENT and close the CD DOOR. 3. When the CD DOOR is closed, the disc will automatically begin playback. 4. If the CD DOOR is not closed or there is no disc inside, the DISPLAY will show "OPN" or "NOd". NOTE: This unit can read CD-RW discs, however not all types of CD-RW discs are compatible. PLAYING COMPACT DISCS WITH MP3/WMA FILES 1. Select FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH to MODE. 2. Press the CD door open button to open the CD DOOR. Put an MP3 disc into the CD COMPARTMENT and close the CD DOOR. 3. When the CD DOOR is closed, the disc will automatically begin playback. 4. Use the REW and F.F. buttons to skip between tracks. If some files are within folders on the disc, use the FOLDER+ button to enter each folder and play the files. 5. If the CD DOOR is not closed or there is no disc inside, the DISPLAY will show "OPN" or "NOd". NOTE: This unit can read and play compact discs with MP3 and WMA files on them, however not all such discs and filetypes are compatible. 5.4 PLAYING FROM USB / SD STORAGE MEDIA To play files from USB/SD storage media, follow ...