FL8380
Operation
Loading DiscsNote that each disc position has a numberof tracks on the disc will light at the far right
embossed in the plastic tray. This corresponds toside of the display.
To load a disc, first turn the FL 8380 on, usingthe position this disc will occupy for playback
the Power Switch1 or the Power On oand programming. To make it easier to identify
button on the remote. Note that the Statuseach discOs position, the disc position number
Mode Indicator2 will turn green and thefor the holder space that is in the center of the
Information Display# will light. The worddisc tray will also appear in the InformationTo remove a disc from the player, press the
disc will flash in the Information Display, and
Display when the disc drawer is open.Open/Close button 6. The drawer will open,
the disc tray will automatically turn clockwise soallowing the disc to be removed. Press the Disc
that the FL 8380 can sense which, if any, of theTo rotate the disc tray to another position, pressSkip button !n to rotate the disc carousel
disc positions already have a disc.
the Disc Skip button !n. The tray willtray to reach discs that may be covered. When
revolve to the next slot and the Informationa disc does not occupy a numbered tray, and
To load a disc, first press the Open/Close
button 6, taking care that the space in frontDisplay will indicate the position number forthe sensor detects no disc present, the disc
the slot in the middle of the tray.number will drop from the display.
of the drawer is not obstructed. Note that if the
drawer is blocked when you attempt to open it,
it will automatically close within five seconds toTo close the disc drawer, press the Open/Upon placing a disc in the unoccupied tray, the
Close button 6. When the drawer closes, thedisc number will reappear when detected by
protect the mechanism.disc that was last in the center position on thethe sensor mechanism.
Load discs in the tray with the printed (label)tray will be readied for play. Its number will
appear in the Information Display and a redDisc-Handling Notes
side facing up toward you. Make certain that
the disc is centered in the tray. Either 5"icon will flash to the right of the disc number.When loading or unloading discs, it is best to
(12cm) or 3" (8cm) discs may be used. When aThe icons for all other tray positions that have ahold them by the edges.
3" (8cm) disc is played, it should be carefullydisc will be a blue line. If the center disc posi-While compact discs are very reliable, rough
centered within the smaller ridges on the tray.tion is empty when the drawer is closed, the
Only one CD can be placed in any position at aunit will search for the next position with ahandling may damage them.Avoid scratching
the bottom (nonprinted) side of discs, and any
time. When a 3" (8cm) disc is played, DO NOTloaded disc and place it in the Ready mode.handling that will leave fingerprints.
place a standard 5" (12cm) disc over the
smaller disc.The drawer may also be closed and the FL 8380
To avoid damage to the disc and player, always
put into play by pressing the Play/Pauseseat discs so that they are centered in the tray.
button )g. This will put the disc in the cen-Labeled surface
ter position into the Play mode.Do not lift the player while the disc tray is
opening or closing, as this may cause the discs
To close the drawer and play a specific disc,to unseat from the tray and possibly jam.
Recorded surfacepress the Disc Select button @a corre-
sponding to the tray position number for theNote: Always remember to remove all discs
disc you wish to play.from the player before moving or repacking it.
When the disc drawer closes, the Information
Display will briefly display the disc number, the
total number of tracks on the disc and the
discOs total running time. After five seconds, the
display will indicate the disc number that is in
the play position, both by a flashing red icon to
the right of the disc number and the wording in
the display, such as disc5. The total number
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