Digital CD Microsystem with Bluetooth®

NS-439

Instruction ManualPlease read carefully before use and keep for future reference.

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Table of ContentsThank You ..................................................................... 3

In the Box ...................................................................... 3

At a Glance .................................................................... 4Top View ..........................................................................................4Bottom View ................................................................................... 5Digital Display ................................................................................ 5Remote Control .............................................................................. 6

Getting Started ............................................................. 8Mounting the NS-439 ................................................................... 8Connections .................................................................................. 10

CD Mode ........................................................................ 11Basic Operation ............................................................................. 11CD Functions .................................................................................. 11Program Operation .......................................................................12

Radio Mode ..................................................................12Basic Operation .............................................................................12Preset Stations ..............................................................................13

Bluetooth® Mode .........................................................13Basic Operation .............................................................................13

AUX Mode .....................................................................14Basic Operation ............................................................................ 14

Setup Mode ..................................................................15Clock/Display ................................................................................15

CD Care & Maintenance ...............................................16Handling CDs .................................................................................16Cleaning CDs ..................................................................................16Cleaning the Lens of the CD Player ............................................16

Warnings and Precautions .......................................... 17

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................21

Specifications ............................................................. 22

Support ....................................................................... 23

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Thank YouWe know you have many choices when it comes to technology; thank you for choosing us here at Naxa Electronics. Established in 2001 in Los Angeles, Califor-nia, we are dedicated to delivering products that en-tertain and delight.

We trust that you will be happy with your purchase. Please read this manual carefully and save it for refer-ence. You may also find the latest FAQ, documentation, and other product material at our website. Come visit us on the web at www.naxa.com and see all that we have to offer!

In the BoxPlease take a moment to make sure that you have ev-erything in the list below. Although we make every ef-fort to ensure that each Naxa device is securely packed and sealed, we know a lot can happen in between us and you. If anything is missing, check back with your local retailer to get immediate assistance. If they can-not help you, please contact our Naxa Support team at www.naxa.com/naxa_support.

• NS-439

• Stereo Speakers (x 2)

• Remote control

• 3.5mm AUX cable

• Mounting plate with screws (2 x 10 PWA)

• Table top stand

• AC power cord

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At a GlanceTop View

1. CD Door

2. FUNCTION button (CD/Radio/BT/AUX)

3. STANDBY button

4. Standby/Bluetooth LED

5. REPEAT/M-UP button

6. RANDOM/M–DN button

7. /FM ST. button

8. /BAND

9. LCD display lens

10. SKIP/SEARCH

11. SKIP/SEARCH

12. VOL–

13. VOL+

14. OPEN button

15. PROGRAM button

16. Remote sensor

17. AUX IN jack

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Bottom View18. AC IN jack

19. Speaker jacks

20. FM antenna

21. Wall mounting slots

Digital Display

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Remote Control22. STANDBY

23. FUNCTION (CD/RADIO/BT/AUX)

24. /FM ST.

25. /BAND

26. REPEAT/M-UP

27. PROGRAM

28. SKIP/SEARCH

29. SKIP/SEARCH

30. VOL–

31. VOL+

32. Battery compartment

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About the Remote BatteriesRefer to the diagram. Remove the battery compartment cover located on the front of the remote control. Insert 2 x “AA” batteries, making sure to match their polarities (+/–) to the markings found on the inside of the compartment. Replace the cover.

To use the remote, point it at the remote sensor of the player. Operate the remote within 15 feet of the sensor and at an angle of +/–60 degrees.

Batteries in the remote will last for approximately 6 months under normal use. Replace the batteries if the remote control does not work. Do not mix old with new batteries, or different types of batteries.

Remove the batteries from the remote if it will not be used for a long period of time.

⚠⚠ The battery used in this device may pres-ent a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, incinerate, or heat the battery (~212°F). Keep batteries away from children.

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Getting StartedMounting the NS-439

To mount the unit to the stand

1. Seat the mounting bracket on the stand while making sure that the screw hole positions are aligned with each other (refer to the drawing below}.

2. Use two of the included screws to fix the bracket to the stand. Mount the unit onto the bracket by aligning the 4 slots on the bottom of the unit with the 4 hooks of the bracket.

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To mount the unit to the wall

1. Mark 4 points on the wall and then drill holes at each point. (Use the mounting bracket and a level as a guide when marking the points.)

2. Fix the bracket to the wall with 4 screws.

3. Mount the unit onto the bracket by aligning the 4 slots on the bottom of the unit with the 4 hooks of the brack-et.

⚠L If mounting onto drywall, you will need to install drywall anchors before screwing the bracket into the wall.

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Connections

SpeakersAlways connect the speakers before connecting the power supply.

• Connect the black wire of the left speaker to the black terminal marked “L–” on the rear of the main unit.

• Connect the red wire of the left speaker to the red terminal marked “L+” on the rear of the main unit.

• Connect the black wire of the right speaker to the black terminal marked “R–” on the rear of the main unit.

• Connect the red wire of the right speaker to the red terminal marked “R+” on the rear of the main unit.

Auxiliary (optional)Use a 3.5mm male-to-male line-in cable to connect the line-out or headphone out jack of an audio device to the AUX IN jack [17] of the unit.

PowerThis unit runs on AC 120V power.

1. Plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.

2. To turn the player on, press the STANDBY button [3].

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CD ModeCD Mode allows you to play regular audio CDs.

Basic Operation • Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the CD mode.

• To open the CD Door, press the CD open button on the top of the unit. Insert a CD with its label facing up. Close the CD door (it will click into place).

• The system will read the disc and then start play-back automatically.

• Press the VOL+ and VOL– buttons to adjust the vol-ume level.

CD Functions

Play/Pause/Stop • Press /FM ST. during playback to pause. Press /

FM ST. again to resume playback.

• Press /BAND during playback to stop the disc.

Scan through the current track • Press and hold SKIP/SEARCH to scan through the

current track in reverse.

• Press and hold SKIP/SEARCH to scan through the current track in a forward direction.

Previous/Next Track (skip) • Press SKIP/SEARCH to skip to the next track.

• Press SKIP/SEARCH to skip to the next track.

CD Repeat ModesWhile a CD is playing, press the REPEAT/M-UP button to select the following repeat options: Repeat, Repeat all, Random Play.

• Repeat: Repeat the current track.

• Repeat All: Repeat all track on the CD.

• Random: Play all tracks on the CD in random order.

⚠L Random play mode will not work during Program play mode.

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Program OperationCD tracks can be programmed to play in the order you want.

In CD Disc Mode1. Press /BAND to make sure playback is stopped.

2. Press the PROGRAM button to enter program mode. The LCD screen will display and flash [P01] and [PROG].

3. Press SKIP/SEARCH or SKIP/SEARCH to select a track number, and then press the PROGRAM button to store it in memory. The LCD will display and flash [P02] and [PROG].

4. Repeat the previous step until you have selected up to 20 tracks. Press /FM ST. to start Program play.

⚠L Pressing SKIP/SEARCH or SKIP/SEARCH during Program play will display the

programmed track number. Press /BAND twice to clear the program list. The pro-gram list will also be cleared if you open the CD door or if the unit is unplugged.

Radio ModeListening to AM or FM radio broadcasts.

Basic Operation • Press FUNCTION to select the tuner mode.

• Press /BAND to select the AM or FM band.

• AM: Listen to AM broadcasts.

• FM: Listen to FM broadcasts.

• Press /FM ST. to change between FM stereo and FM mono reception modes.

• Choose FM stereo mode for stations with a strong signal. The FM ST indicator will light on the LCD display when the tuner is locked on a stereo broadcast.

• Choose FM mono mode for stations with a weaker signal.

• To optimize reception:

• For FM broadcasts, extend and reposition the FM radio antenna located on the rear of the

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speaker. Avoid interference by keeping the FM radio antenna away from the speaker and power cables.

• For AM broadcasts, you will have to rotate, reposition, or move the entire unit if reception is poor. The AM antenna is built directly into the unit.

• Press SKIP/SEARCH or SKIP/SEARCH to select a broadcast station.

Preset StationsTo save a radio station to preset station memory:

1. Press PROGRAM on the unit or the remote.

2. Press the REPEAT/M-UP or RANDOM/M–DN but-tons to select a the preset station number for the current radio station.

3. Press SKIP/SEARCH or SKIP/SEARCH to tune to a station.

4. Press PROGRAM to confirm and save.

5. To cycle through saved radio stations, press REPEAT/M-UP or RANDOM/M-DN.

Bluetooth® ModeBasic OperationThis unit can stream audio wirelessly from devices that can transmit stereo audio with Bluetooth® technology.

1. Press FUNCTION to set the unit to Bluetooth® mode. The “BT” indicator will flash on the display.

2. Enable Bluetooth on the source device.

3. Set the source device to search for other Bluetooth devices. (Refer to the user manual of your device if you need help with this step.) Select the micro-system “Naxa NS-439” when your device finds it. If your device prompts you for a passcode, enter “0000”.

4. After a successful pairing, the “BT” indicator will light steady on the display. You can now stream music wirelessly from your source device to the microsystem.

5. Some devices may allow you to control playback from the microsystem. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback, press SKIP UP to advance to the next

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track, or press SKIP DOWN to return to the previ-ous track.

⚠L If the pairing attempt fails, the unit will no longer be in pairing mode. Press and hold the /FM ST. button to return the unit to pairing mode. If this doesn’t work, turn the unit off and then try again.

The unit will try to reconnect automatically with the last paired device when it is placed in Bluetooth mode.

If the Bluetooth connection is lost due to ex-ternal factors, or if it will not reconnect auto-matically, you may need to pair again with the NS-439. Clear the NS-439 from the Bluetooth Devices list from the Bluetooth Devices list on your source device before pairing again.

The unit can display and adjust the clock while in Bluetooth mode. Refer to the section “SETUP MODE” for instructions.

AUX ModeAuxiliary (Aux) mode allows you to play and audio de-vice (e.g., MP3, cassette player, etc.) through your NS-439 system.

Basic Operation1. Use a 3.5mm male line in cable (included) to con-

nect the Line-out or Headphone out jack of an audio device to the AUX IN jack [17] of the system.

2. Press STANDBY to turn the player on.

3. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select AUX mode.

4. Start playback on the external audio device.

• You must use the external audio device to control playback.

• To avoid distortion, do not set the volume of the external audio device to very high levels.

⚠L The clock can be adjusted in AUX mode as well as in Standby mode. The procedure to adjust the clock time is the same; refer to the “Setup Mode” section to learn more.

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Setup ModeClock/Display1. If the system is on, press STANDBY to switch the

unit to standby mode.

2. Press and hold PROGRAM. The LCD will start to flash “12 H” or “24 H.”

3. Press SKIP/SEARCH or SKIP/SEARCH to change between the two display modes, then press PROGRAM to confirm. The hour digit will flash.

4. Press SKIP/SEARCH or SKIP/SEARCH to adjust the hour, then press PROGRAM to confirm. The minutes digit will flash.

5. Press SKIP/SEARCH or SKIP/SEARCH to adjust the minutes, then press PROGRAM to confirm.

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CD Care & MaintenanceHandling CDsHold a CD by its edges. Avoid touching the recorded side of the disc. To remove a CD from its storage case, press down on the center retention mechanism of the case and lift the disc out by its edges.

Cleaning CDsUse a dry, soft cloth to wipe off any fingerprints and dust from the playing surface of the disc. Wipe in a straight line radially from the center to the outside edge of the disc. Small dust particles and light stains will not affect playback quality.

• Never use chemicals such as record sprays, anti-static sprays, benzene, or thinners to clean your CDs.

• To reduce the risk of scratches, always put CDs back in their case after use.

• Do not subject CDs to prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, high humidity, or high temperatures.

• Do not place stickers or labels on either side of the CD.

Cleaning the Lens of the CD PlayerA dirty lens can cause CD playback to skip. If the lens is very dirty, the CD may not work at all. Unplug the power supply, open the CD door, and clean the lens as follows:

• For Dust or Dry Particles—use a camera lens brush/blower to blow on the lens a few times. Then, wipe the lens gently with the brush, and blow on the lens once more.

• For Fingerprints—use a dry cotton swab to gently wipe the lens in a straight line radially from the center to the outside edge.

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Warnings and Precautions

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulat-ed “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of significant magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and ser-vicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this device to rain or mois-ture. Dangerous high voltage is present inside the enclosure. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.

CAUTIONTo prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot of the outlet and insert fully.

On Protection Against Laser Energy Exposure • As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not

attempt to disassemble the casing.• Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall

into the cabinet.• Do not put anything in the safety slot. If you do, the laser diode will

be ON when the disc compartment door is still open.• 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 batter-ies from the battery compartment, and unplug the AC-DC adapter from the wall outlet. Make it a practice to remove the AC-DC adapter by grasping the main body and not by pulling the cord.

• This unit employs a laser. The use of controls or adjustment or per-formance of procedures other than those specified here may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

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On Placement • Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty, or

humid.• Place the unit on a flat and even surface.• Do not restrict the airflow around the unit by placing it in an area

with poor ventilation, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on a carpet or other soft surface.

On Condensation • When left in a heated room where it is warm and damp, water

droplets or condensation may form inside the unit. When there is condensation inside the unit, the unit may not function normally. Let the unit stand 1 to 2 hours before turning the power on, or gradually heat the room up and dry the unit before use.

Should any trouble occur, disconnect the unit from power and refer ser-vicing to qualified personnel.

PROTECT YOUR HEARINGHearing experts advise against the constant use of personal stereos played at high volume. Constant exposure to high volumes can lead to hearing loss. If you should experience ringing in the ears or hearing loss, discontinue use and seek medical advice.

WARNING:

This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Important Safety Information1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be

read before the product is operated.2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instruction should be

retained for future reference.3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating in-

structions should be adhered to.4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be

followed.5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufac-turer. Use of other attachments may be hazardous.

7. Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the like).

8. Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Use only with carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables recom-mended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should fol-low the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufactur-er. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ven-tilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings should never be blocked by placing

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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 or the manufacturer in-structions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating 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 instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a po-larized alternating-current line plug that has one blade wider than the other. This plug will only fit into the power outlet in one direction. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the direction of the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of 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, conve-nience receptacles, and at the point which they exit from the product.

13. Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment plug with overload protection. This is a safety feature. See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the original plug as specified by the manufac-turer.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding: If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANS/NFPA 70 provides in-

formation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and support-ing structure,grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode (see figure).

15. Lightning: For added protection for this product, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long pe-riods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning or power-line surges.

16. Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power cir-cuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When in-stalling an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits, as contact with them might be fatal.

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17. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or inte-gral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or elec-tric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this prod-uct through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as open-ing or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follow-ing conditions: a) when the power-supply or plug is damaged; b) if liquid has been spilled or if objects have fallen into the product; c) if 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 improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often 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 any way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.

21. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,heat registers, stoves, or other products (including ampli-fiers) that produce heat.

FCC NOTICEThis 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.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in-terference 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 ra-dio communications. 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 reception, which can be de-termined by turning the equipment off and on, 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/TV technician for help.

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CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONSAny changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device may void the authority granted by the FCC to operate the equipment.

Trademark & Regulatory Statements©2015 NAXA® ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Naxa® is a registered trademark of Naxa Electronics, Inc.

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

All other trademarks and logos are property of their respective owners unless indicated otherwise.

Troubleshooting GuideThis guide lists common problems and their solutions. Please refer to this guide before requesting service. If you need further assistance, please contact Naxa Technical Support (www.naxa.com/naxa_support/).

Symptom Possible Solution

The sound is distorted.

The unit may be positioned too closely to a large appliance (e.g., a TV or refrigerator). If possible, turn the appliance off or move the unit to another location.

Ensure that the radio is in broadcast recep-tion range.

Decrease the volume level.

The CD will not play.

Ensure that the CD has been loaded with its label facing up.

Ensure that the CD is not damaged, scratched, or dirty.

Playback is “skipping.”

Ensure that the CD is not damaged, scratched, or dirty.

Ensure that the unit has been installed in a stable location and is not subject to excessive vibration and shock.

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Symptom Possible Solution

The remote control doesn’t work.

Ensure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the player.

Point the remote directly at the remote sen-sor on the main unit.

Strong light (e.g., direct sunlight, fluorescent lights, strobe lights) may interfere with the remote signal.

Ensure that the batteries in the remote retain a charge and have been installed correctly.

Try replacing the remote’s batteries.

The player will only play one track, repeatedly.

Ensure that REPEAT mode is off (press RE-PEAT to cancel).

The Function mode is not working.

Ensure that the CD Compartment lid is closed.

Try resetting the unit. Switch the unit off and unplug it from power. Wait three minutes, then reconnect power and turn it back on.

SpecificationsSpeaker Output Total output power: 4.4W

2 x 2.2W full-range speakers

Removable Media Support

CD, CD-R/RW

Media Formats CD-audio

Wireless Source Bluetooth® 3.0

Radio Tuner AM/FM with digital preset tuning

AM: 520–1710 kHz

FM: 87.5–108.0 MHz

Input 3.5mm AUX audio

Installation Options Wall mount, tabletop

Power Source AC 120V

Note: Product are improved continuously. We reserve the right to modify the product and specifications without prior notice.

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SupportIf you have problems with your device, please consult the instructions in this manual. Please also visit us on the web at www.naxa.com to get up to the minute news, alerts, and documentation for your device. For additional assistance, please contact Naxa Technical Support.

NAXA Technical Support 2320 East 49th St. Vernon, CA 90058 http://www.naxa.com/naxa_support/