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Bush CD Radio Boombox - Silver
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Product details

  • Brand: Bush
  • Catalogue number: 513/5451
  • Manufacturer's number: 5135451

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FAQs

You can use a 3.5mm audio input connection cable (not included) for a connection to an external sound source. 

  1. Connect one end of a 3.5mm audio connection cable to the headphone or auxiliary out socket of your secondary device. 
  2. Connect the other end to the Line in socket on the back of your Boombox. 
  3. Slide the Power/Mode switch on the back of the Boombox to CD/Aux in. 
  4. Press the Play button on your external device to start playback through the Boombox speakers. 
  5. To gain optimal volume levels, adjust the volume level on both the secondary device and on the Boombox.

Note: It is recommended that you unplug the audio cable from the Line in socket after you have finished listening to your external device, as the CD player cannot be used whilst an audio cable is connected. Please wait for approximately 15 seconds after unplugging the audio cable, for the Boombox to return to CD mode. 

Before inserting a CD, ensure that the Boombox is in CD mode. If not already in CD mode, slide the switch on the back of the Boombox to CD/Aux in. 

  1. 1. Lift up the lid of the CD player on the front edge, where there is a scooped recess. 

Note: On first use, please remove the protective card from the CD compartment. 

  1. 2. Place an audio CD label side up, into the CD compartment. Please ensure that you line up the hole in the centre of the CD, with the central spindle and press into place. 

  1. 3. Close the lid of the CD player. ‘—‘will flash in the display, following by the number of tracks on the CD. 

Once the CD is inserted, press the Play button. The first track will begin to play. 

If the CD does not play, check the following: 

  • Check that you are in CD mode. If you are not already in CD mode, slide the switch on the back of the Boombox to CD/Aux in. 
  • If you have an audio cable plugged into the Line in socket on the Boombox, you must unplug this before you can use the CD player. After unplugging the audio cable, please wait for approximately 15 seconds for the Boombox to return to CD mode.
    Take out the CD and check that it is not marked or scratched. Damaged CDs cannot be played in the Boombox or may skip or not rotate correctly in the CD compartment. 
  • Please check that you are using an original audio CD and not a copy. Often copied CDs will not play. 

If the function button does not respond, check the following: 

  • Check that the mains power wall socket is switched on. 
  • Slide the switch on the back of the Boombox to the mode you would like to use. The red power LED on the left of the display will switch on. 
  • Check that you are trying to use the function buttons for the mode that you are in. 
  • If you are using batteries, they may be exhausted and need to be replaced. 
  • If you are using mains power, unplug the mains power. Leave the Boombox for 3 minutes and then reconnect the power.

If the radio reception is poor, check the following: 

  • Check that you have extended the wire radio aerial in a vertical position. 
  • Move the tuning wheel slowly to tune to each station. 
  • Check there are no other electrical appliances within 1 metre of your Boombox, which may be causing interference. 
  • Try moving your Boombox to another location. 

If CD discs are not playing, try the following: 

  • Check that the device in in CD mode. 
  • Try a power reset. Unplug the device from any power, hold down the On/Off button for 15 seconds, plug back in, and try again. 
  • Check the disc tray for any packaging or debris that may be covering the disc sensor. 
  • Try different CDs to check it is not an issue with a specific disc. 
  • Use an original audio CD and not a copy as sometimes copied CDs may not play due to formatting.

If the issue remains, please get in touch with the support team using the details on this page. 

If discs are skipping, try the following: 

  • Try a power reset. Unplug the device from any power, hold down the On/Off button for 15 seconds, plug back in, and try again. 
  • Check the disc tray for any packaging or debris that may be covering the disc sensor. 
  • Try different CDs to check it is not an issue with a specific disc. 
  • Use an original audio CD and not a copy as sometimes copied CDs may not play due to formatting. 
  • Check any discs for marks/scratches that could be causing it to skip.

If the issue remains, please get in touch with the support team using the details on this page. 

If the radio reception is poor, try the following: 

  • Try a power reset. Unplug the device from any power, hold down the On/Off button for 15 seconds, plug back in, and try again. 
  • Extend the aerial/antenna if your unit has one. 
  • Adjust the tuning wheel/dial slowly to navigate through the stations to find the best signal. 
  • Move away from other electrical appliances that could disturb the signal. 
  • Move the device to another location, preferably an open location near windows/doors.

If the issue remains, please get in touch with the support team using the details on this page. 

If the device isn’t turning on, check the following: 

  • Try a power reset. Unplug the device from any power, hold down the On/Off button for 15 seconds, plug back in, and try again. 
  • Try an alternative mains plug socket. 
  • Change the fuse in the plug. 
  • Quick press the On/Off or Standby button to ensure the unit is not in Standby.

If the issue remains, please get in touch with the support team using the details on this page. 

If the sound quality is distorted, check the following: 

  • If you are listening to radio through the device, it could be signal related so try retuning and try another station. 
  • Try a power reset. Unplug the device from any power, hold down the On/Off button for 15 seconds, plug back in, and try again. 
  • Try an alternative disc to ensure it is not an issue with the disc. 
  • Move away from other electrical appliances that could disturb the signal. 

If the issue remains, please get in touch with the support team using the details on this page. 

Questions & answers

How-to videos

  • How to register your product

  • What to do if your radio has poor signal

  • How to Stop CDs skipping in a CD Player

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