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Crosley Model CR12-10 Jukebox

Unpacking Instructions/User Guide


IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read the instructions before connecting Jukebox to power source!  Save all boxes and packing material in case you need to return the Jukebox. Do not break or destroy the foam packing. If item needs to be returned you will be responsible for obtaining proper packing material and return shipping.

TO REMOVE JUKEBOX FROM SHIPPING CONTAINER:  The Jukebox weighs about 100 pounds so it is best if you have two people to unpack the unit. First, carefully stand the shipping box on the top side. You will notice that the end of the box is taped on all sides. Take a small knife and carefully slice through the tape to separate the inner bottom section of the box from the outer container. You don't need to cut the cardboard, cut only the tape. Next, carefully tip the unit first to its side and then to the upright position. Now you should be able to lift the outer box up and away from the Jukebox.

Next, carefully remove the foam packing material from the top and sides of the unit, taking extra care not to break or damage the foam, in case you need to return the Jukebox. Note: You will find the CD magazine, remote control, external antenna, and catalog with warranty information taped to the foam packing material. Remove them and lay aside until you finish unpacking the unit.

To remove the plastic bag covering the unit, carefully tip the Jukebox to one side and pull plastic free from that side. Repeat for other side. To remove the foam supports from the bottom, tip the Jukebox to the side only enough to allow removal of the foam from that side. This is easier to do if you have one person tip the unit while the other removes the foam packing. Repeat to remove packing from opposite side.

Remove the plastic safety cover from the AC power plug. 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 fully into the outlet try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the polarized plug.

We suggest that you keep all boxes and packing materials until your warranty has expired. If you would need to return your product it is your responsibility to provide proper packing for shipment to us.

Unpacking Storage Base:

Your Jukebox has a base (stand) included that has a drawer for storing extra Music CD's and other accessories. The base unit will be in a separate box. Once you have unpacked the Jukebox as outlined above, you may unpack the base unit.


Learning the Controls and Program Functions

Please read these instructions before attempting to operate your new Jukebox!

This Crosley 2/3 scale CD Jukebox is the finest replica of the most famous jukebox ever produced, the Wurlitzer 1015. Updated for our times, this jukebox features a state-of-the-art Sanyo 10 compact disc changer, an AM/FM radio, a full function remote control and a 42-disc storage base. The Crosley Jukebox is also equipped with 4 speakers (Two 6.5" Dynamic and Two 2.5" Tweeters). A thermostatically controlled cooling fan keeps the internal components cool for hours of endless enjoyment. Each unit is individually checked and tested extensively to meet the highest standards ofquality workmanship.

Features of the CR12-10 Include:

NOTE: When you unpack your Jukebox you will find the CD magazine, remote control, external antenna, and catalog with warranty information enclosed. See picture of the antenna below. Antenna connection is shown in photo at right. Note: This is on the back of the jukebox. You must connect the antenna to the Jukebox before the radio will work properly.

Antenna: Connect and extend antenna. See above photo.
Speaker Settings: Check to make sure that the speaker switch is set to the internal speaker setting (INT.) unless you have external speakers connected.
Cooling Fan: The cooling fan has a thermostat, and will run automatically as needed.
Stage Speed: The jukebox has 3 spinning CD's in the stage window. This adjusts the speed of the spinning CD's. Turning the control knob fully counter clockwise will stop the CD's from spinning. Note: The lights must be turned on before the CD's in the stage window will spin.
External Speakers: These connections are provided for connecting external speakers. If you will be using external speakers, move the speaker switch to the "ext." position. Setting switch to "mix" will allow use of both internal and external speakers at the same time.

 

Photo to left shows the main control locations.

  • Light: turns on the neon lights and bubble tubes. Press once to turn lights on, press again to turn lights off. Note, that the lights must be turned off before the AM radio will work.
  • LCD Display: the digital display shows selected mode ~ radio or CD player as well as song track, radio station frequency, volume level, etc.
  • Open to Reveal CD Player: The song title list conceals the CD Player. Push in at the top of the panel and gently pull to open.
  • Power: turns on power to CD Player/Radio. Press once to turn the power on, press again to turn power off.

A Special Note About Bubble Tubes

It takes several minutes for the bubble tubes to begin bubbling after the jukebox has been turned on. Normally they start bubbling within 10 or 15 minutes. If the bubbles don't start in that length of time you can very gently tap on the bottom of the tube with your fingernail to start the bubbling.

Your jukebox is equipped with four "Bubble Tubes". Bubble Tubes have been used in jukeboxes since the 1940's. Their bright bubbling appearance creates an enchanting display which adds color and movement to your Crosley Jukebox. The tubes are filled with a liquid that "boils" or bubbles at approximately 100 degrees. Each of the four tubes has a small resistor at the base of the tube that provides the heat for the tube. Small crystals in the bottom of the tube serve to concentrate the heat and cause the bubbles. The tubes are very safe in their sealed environment, however care should be taken not to jar or bend the tubes. If broken you should not handle the fluid and you should make every attempt to clean up the liquid as soon as possible. Like the neon in your Crosley jukebox, bubble tubes should never wear out.

The "air" at the top of each tube is not air, but a vacuum. The amount of vacuum may be greater or smaller at various times due to atmospheric conditions and ambient temperature. The tubes must have the vacuum at the top so that they do not shatter when heated. Although some of the vacuum is hidden by the chrome pieces on the jukebox, it is considered normal to have a small amount of vacuum or air space showing.

A quick look at the control functions

PAU ~ SCN: Press PAU to pause CD play. Press SCN to play the first ten seconds of each track on the selected disc.
REP ~ SHF: Press REP to repeat the current disc.  Press SHF to randomly play tracks on the selected disc.
D.DN ~ D.UP: Press to move to the previous or next disc.
Volume: Up/Down on volume button is used to control the sound level of the CD Player and Radio. This button also is used to control the level of Bass, Treble and speaker balance in each respective mode.

SEL: Press to select desired mode of Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance. Then use the large Volume up/down button to change level of selected mode.
EQ: Press equalizer button to select from Flat, Classics, Pop Rock or DSP Off .
TUNE ~ SKIP: In CD mode, use this button to return to a previous track or skip forward to the next track on the selected disc. This button also tunes the radio in AM or FM mode.
MOD ~ BND: Press the MOD button to toggle between CD Player or Radio mode. Press the BND button to toggle between AM and FM in radio mode.
AMS ~ MUT: AMS controls preset memory scan and auto memory store. Press MUT to silence the sound. Press MUT again to recover previous audio level.

Detailed Instructions For AM/FM Radio Use

Detailed Instructions For Using The CD Player

Loading discs into the magazine

Pull out one tray at a time and place a CD on the tray with the CD label surface facing up. Next, slide the loaded tray back into the magazine. Pull out the next tray and load the second disc. Up to ten CD's can be loaded. NOTE: Always keep the CD cartridge bay door closed, even as you unload the cartridge and are preparing to put new CDs into it. Keeping the door closed will minimize the possibility of jamming the cartridge. See the warning in the 3rd picture below for more details.

To load the magazine into the CD player, slide the door to the right as shown in the photos. Check to make sure that you have the magazine positioned so that the top side is up and that it is pointed in the right direction for installation. You should be able to see the writing and disc numbers on the front after it is inserted.

NOTE: Be sure to close door after you have ejected or inserted the magazine. Dust or dirt can cause malfunctioning of the CD player.

Push in until the magazine locks into place. When the magazine is used for the first time, it will not lock into place unless the power supply has been connected. You should hear the CD Player cycle and begin to load a disc within a few seconds after the magazine is locked into place. To eject the magazine, press the eject button as shown in the photo at left.

The photo above shows the inside of the CD cartridge bay as it looks with the CD magazine removed. The stuck cartridge condition noted at right only occurs if someone has moved the button.

NOTE: Always keep the CD cartridge bay door closed, even as you unload the cartridge and are preparing to put new CDs into it. Keeping the door closed will minimize the possibility of jamming the cartridge.
Warning: When the CD cartridge bay is open do not put your hand or any other object inside. There is a small button located on the left side, inside the cartridge holder. That button is automatically positioned all the way to the right when the cartridge is removed. If the button is moved to any other position it will cause the cartridge to become permanently stuck when it is put back. This means you cannot eject the cartridge. 

This is not a warranty repair and it may be necessary to have a technician remove the CD player and return it to us to be reset.

To Play a CD Using The Buttons on The Front Control Panel

Remote
Using The Remote

Before using the remote you must install 2 AAA sized batteries. Remove the cover from the back of remote and install batteries with the + and - ends matching the diagram in the bottom of the battery tray.
  • The Remote Controls theFollowing Functions:
  • Power: Press to turn the Jukebox On/Off.
  • Mode: The mode button selects between the CD Player or AM/FM Radio mode.
  • Sel: With the system in either CD Player or AM/FM radio mode, repeatedly press the select button to choose mode of volume, bass, treble, or balance. Then use the Volume Down  or Volume Up button to decrease or increase the level of selected mode.
  • Mute: Press mute to silence the sound from either the CD Player or AM/FM Radio. Press again to restore sound to previous level.
  • Band: The band button is used to navigate through and select the band options, F1, F2, F3, and AM. Press repeatedly to move through the selections. You can save up to 6 preset stations in each band.
  • Tune/Seek-Up: Press to skip forward to the next track in CD Player mode or to tune up in frequency in the AM/FM radio mode. Press and hold the skip forward button for less than 1 second to seek forward to the first station with a strong signal. However the seek will miss many of the weaker stations. Press and hold button for more than 2 seconds to switch to manual tune mode. Manual mode lets you scan through and find weaker stations. Repeatedly press the Tune/Seek button to find the most stations.
  • Tune/Seek-Down: Press to skip back to the previous track in CD Player mode or to tune down in frequency in the AM/FM radio mode. Press and hold the skip forward button for less than 1 second to seek forward to the first station with a strong signal. However the seek will miss many of the weaker stations. Press and hold button for more than 2 seconds to switch to manual tune mode. Manual mode lets you scan through and find weaker stations. Repeatedly press the Tune/Seek button to find the most stations.
  • Volume Down and Volume Up:  Press to adjust volume level. Also see use of (SEL) select button description above.
  • AMS:  Controls preset memory scan and auto memory store. To automatically scan through your preset stations, press the AMS button and hold for less than 2 seconds. See section titled Detailed Instructions For AM/FM Radio Use above for more information on using the AMS function key.
  • PAU: Press to pause CD play.
  • SCN: In CD Player mode, press the scan button to hear at least the first 10 seconds of each track. Press again to cancel action.
  • RPT: In CD Player mode, press to repeat the currently playing track. Press again to cancel action.
  • SHF: In CD Player mode, press the shuffle button to let the system randomly select and play tracks from the selected disc. Press again to cancel action.
  • CD - : In CD Player mode, press to move back to a previous disc.
  • CD + : In CD Player mode, press to move forward to the next disc.

Using the Remote to Save Your Favorite Radio Stations to Memory

Troubleshooting Tips


 

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT:

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.

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 interference 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 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 determined 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: A: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. B: Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. C: Connect the equipment into a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. D: Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Specifications for CR12-10 Jukebox

  • Frequency Range FM: 87.5 - 108.5 MHZ
  • Frequency Range AM: 525 - 1710 KHZ
  • Power Source: AC 120 Volts
  • Power Consumption: 130 Watts
  • Antenna:  External 300 ohm connection for AM/FM antenna
  • Speakers: Two 6.5" Dynamic and Two 2.5" Tweeters

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.




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