Akai CE2000-USA Boom Box

• Power Output: 1.8 watts RMS x 2
• Speakers: 4 ohms 3 inches x 2
• CD Disc Diameter: 120mm / 80mm
• AC Power: AC120V ~ 60Hz
• Power Consumption: 20W
• Battery Size: UM 2 or C -Size battery x 8 PCS
• Radio Frequency: FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz, AM: 530 – 1710 kHz
• Dimensions (H x W x D):133mm x 323mm x 228mm

What’s in the box

• CE2000 CD Boombox
• AC Power Cord
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty Card

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case. This symbol is intended to inform you that importon maintenance included in tne iterature operating and Irs accompanying this product.

DRIPPING WARNING

The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the product. VENTILATION WARNING The normal ventilation of the product shall not be impeded for intended use.

SAFETY CERTIFICATION

This device is made and tested to meet safety standards of the FCC, requirements and compliance with safety performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and also with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter.

Warnings

This CD player employs a laser light beam. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. The use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. .The apparatus shal be used in an open area.

CAUTION

This compact disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASsS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the rear panel.

CAUTION!

Invisible laser radiation when open and inter locks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.

FCC IMPORTANT

Since CD circuitry may cause interference to other radio tuners nearby, switch this unit off when not in use or move it away from the affected radio tuner. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules, operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This class[B] digital apparatus complies with canadian ICES-3(b). Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme àla norme NMB-3(b) du Canada.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment

FCC AND CANADIAN ICES

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television (which can be determined by turning the equipment off), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

NOTE: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings –All warnings on the product and in the operating instruction should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions -All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning- Unplug this product while cleaning. Use a dry cloth onthe inside.
6. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement, or neara swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturers instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of th product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.
10. Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instruction
11. Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fuly into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should stil fail to fit, contact your electriCian to repace your obsolele outet. Do not dereat the sarety purpose or the polarized plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection – Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
13. Lightning- For added protection for this product during a lighthing storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
14. Overloading- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
15. Object and Liquid Entry– Never push objects of any kind in to this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a wire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
16. Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualitied service personnel.
17. Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
    a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
    b) iquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product
    c)the product has been exposed to rain or water
    d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will of ten require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
    e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in anyway
    f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
18. Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specitied by the manuracturer or nave the same characteristicS as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
19. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determin the product is in operating confition.
20. Heat – The product should be away from the heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)that produce heat.
21. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.
22. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
23. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
24. Ensure children and babies do not play with plastic bags or any packaging materials.

CONTROL LOCATION

 

POWER CONNECTION

Connecting AC Power

Connect the small end of AC cord to the socket at the back of the main unit and insert the plug of AC cord into standard AC wall outlet.

Caution:

The unit is designed to operate from mains supply of AC 120V~60Hz. If the plug of  AC cord does not fit properly, try to turn it over and try again. Do not force it. When the unit is intended for being unused for a long period of the time. Please slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF position to turn off the unit and unplug the power cord from the AC wall outlet

Battery Operation

Before installing batteries (not included), ensure that the unit is disconnected from  the mains supply. Remove the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the unit by lifting up the two lugs on the battery cover. The battery cover can then be lifted up. Install 8 pieces of 1.5V (UM2) batteries (not included) by following the polarity markings and then replace the cover. For battery operation, unplug the AC cord from the AC wall outlet first and then remove the AC cord from the socket at the back of the main unit.

Caution:

There is a danger of explosion if batteries are replaced incorrectly. Replace batteries with the same type and same brand only. When the unit is intended for being unused for a long period of the time. Slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF position and remove all batteries from the main unit.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

The precautions below should be followed when using batteries in this device:

1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified. s
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 type 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).
6. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before being charged.
7. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult suppervision.
8. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.
9. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
10. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

MAIN OPERATION

Switching On for the first time
Plug into AC power or install batteries by following instructions on the previous Power Connection section. Slide the FUNCTION switch to RADIO or CD/AUX positionThe POWER indicator will be lighted up.

Switching between different sources (Radio –CD/AUX)
After turning on the unit, slide the FUNCTION switch to select different sound sources

Adjusting sound volume level
After turning on the unit, turn the VOLUME knob to adjust the level of sound volume.

Adjusting the rod antenna
The aerial should be extended to ensure good reception in both FM radio modes. It may be necessary to adjust the position of the unit and /or aerial position to achieve the best signal reception.

Bass booster
During music playback, toggle the BASS button to turn on/off bass booster for bass enhancement.

CD OPERATION

Caution

• Playback of CD-R / CD-RW may depend on recording conditions.
• Do not attach a seal or label to either side (the recordable side or the labeled side) of a
• CD- R/ RW disc. It may cause malfunction.
• Do not load a blank CD-R/ RW disc. It will take over 1 minute to read the disc. The disc may be damaged if you try to open the CD Door while reading the disc.
• CD-ROM, CD-I, CDV, VCD, DVD or computer CDs are not possible to be read.

Loading disc

• Slide the FUNCTION switch to CD/AUX position to turn on the unit.
• Access the OPEN AREA on the top panel to flip the CD door open.
• Hold the CD disc by its edge with CD graphical side facing up and put it onto the CD compartment after the CD door is opened. Make sure that the disc label is facing up.
• Close the CD door and make sure no AUX-in device is plugged.

CD playback

• After loading the disc, the disc will begin spinning and the total number of the tracks on the disc will be shown on the display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once, the first track on the CD will be played back.

Play/Pause Control
To pause playback temporarily by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE button. Music playback will be paused and the current elapsed track number will be shown on the display and the play icon will be blinking. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to resume playback.
Stop playback
To stop playback, press the STOP button on the unit. The total number of tracks of the disc will be displayed.
Skip track
During playback, press the forward or backward SKIP buttons to skip to the next or previous tracks.
High-speed music search
During playback, press and hold the forward or backward SKIP buttons to skip/search through the current track at high speed in forward or backward directions. When the SKIP buttons are released, normal playback speed will be resumed immediately.

Repeat playback modes (Repeat 1 / Repeat all )

Repeat the Current Track

During playback, press the REPEAT button until the icon is displayed to select the current track to be repeated. The selected track/file will be repeated continuously.

Repeat All Tracks

During playback, press the REPEAT button untilicon is displayed. All tracks on the disc will be repeated continuously

Return to normal playback

Press the REPEAT button until NO repeat indicator is displayed. The normal playback will be resumed.

Programmed CD playback

This unit can be programmed to play up to 20 tracks in CD mode. Load the music CD disc onto the CD compartment (without pressing the “PLAY/PAUSE”button)

1. Press PROGRAM button once in the stop mode. “P01” will be shown on the display and blinking.
2. Press the SKIP buttons to select the desired track to be programmed.
3. Press PROGRAM button again to save the selected track.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 to program up to 20 tracks.
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to play the programmed tracks after programming is completed. The “PROG” icon will be displayed during the programmed playback.
6. To clear program and resume normal playback, press the STOP button twice during playback, or open the CD door, or change to RADIO mode to clear the programmed tracks.

Remark:
The unit can store up to 20 tracks in the programmable memories. During the programmed playback, user can still select the “repeat 1 / repeat all” functions.

RADIO OPERATION

1. The unit is designed to receive FM Stereo / FM and AM radio bands.
2. Slide the FUNCTION switch on the side of the unit to select RADIO mode.
3. Slide the BAND switch on the side of the unit to select FM ST , FM or AM band.
4. Adjust the TUNING knob on the side of unit to tune the frequency of desired radio station.
5. The tuning frequency will be displayed on the LCD display.
6. For the FM stereo mode, please slide the BAND switch to FM ST position. The FM ST. indicator will be lighted up when the reception signal is strong.
7. For the FM mono mode, please slide the BAND switch to FM position. The FM ST. indicator will be turned off.
8. For the AM mode, please slide the BAND switch to AM position.
   Remark:
   The unit has built-in AM ferrite bar antenna, which can provide adequate reception in most areas. If the AM reception is weak, try to adjust the location of the unit or relocate the unit to improve the reception. If the FM reception is weak, try to adjust the length and the angle of the FM antenna to improve the signal reception.

AUX IN OPERATION

Setting up (AUX IN) connection

AUX IN jack will allow you to connect external music player or external sound source to the main unit.

• Slide the FUNCTION switch on the side of the unit to select CD/AUX mode.
• Plug into a 3.5mm audio cable (not included) into your external music player and connect the other end (3.5mm plug) into the AUX IN jack on the side of the unit. “AUX” will be shown on LCD display.
• Make sure your external music player is turned on.
• Start music playback on your external music player.
• Adjust VOLUME knob to control the sound level of music playback from the speakers on the unit.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Treat the disc carefully. Handle the disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted side of the disc.
2. Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the disc label.
3. Clean the discs periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to  clean the disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit. If a disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the disc, it is probably dirty or damaged (scratched). When cleaning the disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the disc to the outer edge of the disc. Never wipe in circular motions.
4. This unit is designed to play discs bearing the identification logo as shown here or MP3 format Disc. Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.
5. Discs should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage.
6. Do not expose discs to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperatures, or dust, etc. Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the disc.
7. Do not stick or write anything on either side of the disc. Sharp writing instruments or the ink may damage the surface.

Care of the Cabinet

1. To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning.
2. The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Use caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.
3. Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.

To Clean the Lens

If the lens gets dirty, your player may skip or may not play a CD.

1. Open the CD door.
2. Use a camera lens blower/brush to blow on the lens once or twice, brush the dust or particles off the lens then blow again.
3. To remove fingerprints, use a dry cotton swab to wipe from the middle to outer edge of the lens.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the set for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you try to repair the set yourself, as this would invalidate the guarantee.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	REMEDY
No sound in general	Volume not adjusted.	Adjust the Volume knob.
	Mains supply is not correctly connected.	Connect the mains supply properly.
The unit does reset to operation of any button	Under the influence of electrostatic phenomenon, the product may malfunction   and require user to disconnect.	Turn off the unit, disconnect the mains plug, and reconnect after a few seconds.
Radio poor reception	Weak radio aerial signal. Interference caused by the vicinity of electrical equipment like TVs, video recorders, computer,   thermostats, fluorescent lamps (TL) engines etc.	Aim the aerial for best reception:   Fully extend the telescopic antenna. Keep the unit away from electrical equipment.
CD cannot be read	The disc is dirty.	Clean or replace the disc.
	The disc is upside down.	Turn it over so that the label is face up.
	The CD player is in Pause Mode.	Release the Pause Mode by pressing the Play/Pause button.
No sound in AUX mode	Volume at minimum.	Adjust the volume knob.
	External device not connected properly.	Clean contact pins and connect again.

FAQs

References

• User Manual