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PREPARATION FOR USE (CONTINUED)
SPEAKER CONNECTION
1. Place the speakers in convenient locations on either side of the unit.
Usually a distance of five to eight feet between speakers provides the
best stereo effect, but this may vary depending on the size and acoustics
of the room.
2. Locate the Speaker Terminals on the rear of the unit and connect the left
speaker’s solid red wires to the LEFT red (+) terminals and connect the
striped black wires to the LEFT black (–) terminals.
3. To connect the speakers, press the terminal down, insert the speaker
wire and press the terminal back to the lock position.
4. Pull lightly on the connection to make sure it is secure.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the right speaker.
CAUTION: Only connect the speakers which are supplied with the unit. The
use of any other or additional speakers may cause damage to the unit.
Never operate the unit without the speakers connected.
AUX JACKS:
To connect an external unit, such as a CD recorder,VCR, etc., simply connect the external unit’s left and
right audio cables to the left and right AUX IN jacks on the rear of this unit. Press the AUX function button on
the front of this unit to listen to the external unit.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.
Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from
possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
BATTERY OPERATION
The battery compartment is located on the rear of the remote control.
• Remove the battery compartment door by pressing down and sliding the door.
• Insert two (2) AAA size batteries into the battery compartment as shown to the
right. Be sure to observe the polarity markings which are engraved inside the
battery compartment. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, the remote control will
not operate.
• Replace the battery compartment door.
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REMOTE SENSOR:
To operate the unit with the remote control, point the remote at the remote sensor on the front of the main
unit and press the appropriate button. The remote control has an effective operating range of approximately
15 feet and an angle of no more than 30°.
NOTE: Bright sunlight may interfere with the operation of the remote control.
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