Technicolor Thomson Stereo System MS4300 User Manual

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THOMSON  
46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo  
92648 Boulogne  
Cedex FRANCE  
56033280  
 
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Safety Information  
BLUE = NEUTRAL / BROWN = LIVE  
EN For UK Only  
If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this  
apparatus may not correspond with the colored  
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,  
proceed as follows:  
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or  
colored black.  
CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS  
POWER SOCKET  
POWER SUPPLY 230V. It must not be  
connected to D.C. mains.  
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or  
colored red.  
Note: The mains lead of the set is fitted with a  
molded plug. If the mains socket are not  
compatible or if for any reason the plug is  
removed please follow the directions below. The  
molded plug cannot be rewired and if removed  
must be disposed of safely.  
DO NOT make any connection to  
the terminal in the plug which is  
marked by the letter E or by the  
earth symbol or colored green or  
green and yellow.  
DO NOT under any circumstances plug the  
severed plug into any mains socket as this could  
result in electric shock.  
A fused plug must be fitted  
with a 3A fuse approved by  
ASTA or BS1362 and fuse  
covers must be always be  
securely replaced. If you set  
does not work, the fuse may  
be blown.  
Important: If the plug is removed, rewire the  
new plug as follow:  
The wires in the mains plug are colored in  
accordance to the following code:  
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee.  
In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or  
modification without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all products and operational  
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.  
 
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Safety Information  
ADVARSEL!  
CAUTION!  
EN  
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR  
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.  
UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.  
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid  
exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product. This  
system must be opened only by qualified  
technicians to prevent accidents caused by the  
laser beam.  
VORSICHT!  
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG  
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS–  
VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.  
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!  
CAUTION  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
LASER λ = 780 nm, P max = 5 mW  
Rating Information: At bottom/rear of the unit.  
This unit comply with the existing requirements  
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR  
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
ATTENTION  
RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE  
DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE  
LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.  
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.  
In accordance with the rating plate of  
the unit, this unit complies with  
current standards concerning electrical  
safety and electromagnetic  
compatibility.  
Please respect the environment Before  
throwing any batteries away, consult  
your distributor who may be able to  
take them back for specific recycling.  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
LASER KLASSE 1  
APPAREIL  
A
LASER DE CLASSE  
1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE  
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT  
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums  
Make sure you turn down the volume  
on the unit before you put on  
headphones. Increase the volume to  
the desired level only after headphone  
are in place.  
VARNING–  
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL  
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.  
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.  
VARO!  
AVAT TAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUSOHITETTAESSA  
OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE.  
LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
T H E L I G H T N I N G  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE  
FLASH AND ARROW-  
HEAD WITHIN THE  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER T R I A N G L E I S  
A
TRIANGLE IS  
A
WARNING  
SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
T A T  
( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -  
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-  
SIDE. REFER SERVICING  
TO Q U A L I F I E D S E RV I C E  
PERSONNEL.  
WA R N I N G S I G N  
ALERTING YOU OF  
" D A N G E R O U S  
VOLTAGE" INSIDE  
THE PRODUCT.  
I
M
P
O
R
N
I N S T R U C T I O N S  
A C C O M PA N Y I N G  
T H E P R O D U C T.  
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT  
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL  
DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT  
SHOCK HAZARD,  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
 
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Important Information  
Safety Precautions  
Important Battery Information  
• Never open the cabinet under any  
circumstances. Any repairs or internal  
adjustments should be made only by a trained  
technician.  
• Never operate this product with the cabinet  
removed.  
• Do not use your System immediately after  
transporting it from a cold place to a warm  
place, as condensation may cause the system to  
malfunction.  
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you  
do not use your remote control for more than  
one month.  
• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking  
batteries may cause skin burns or other  
personal injuries. Dispose of batteries in the  
proper manner, according to provincial and  
local regulations.  
• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the  
following circumstances:  
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and  
abnormally hot places.  
- if mixed with a different battery type,  
- if inserted incorrectly,  
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If  
any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the  
player to a trained technician for inspection.  
• This compact disc player uses a laser to read  
the music on the disc. The laser mechanism  
corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a  
record player. Although this product  
incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is  
completely safe when operated according to  
directions.  
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do  
not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.  
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located  
inside the disc compartment. To keep dust  
from collecting on the pick-up lens, do not  
leave the compartment door open for an  
extended period of time. If the lens becomes  
dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air  
blower brush designed for camera lenses.  
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping  
or splashing and that no objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the  
apparatus.  
- if all batteries are not replaced at the same  
time,  
- if disposed of in fire, or  
- if an attempt is made to charge a battery not  
intended to be recharged.  
Headset Safety  
• Do not play your headset at high volume.  
Hearing experts warn against extended high-  
volume play.  
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce  
volume or discontinue use.  
You should use with extreme caution or  
temporarily discontinue use in potentially  
hazardous situations.  
Even if your headset is an open-air designed to  
let you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up  
the volume so high that you are unable to  
hear what is around you.  
Don’t Infringe  
• Minimum distances around the apparatus for  
sufficient ventilation .  
This product should only be used for the purposes  
for which it is sold, that is, entertainment,  
violating no copyright law. Any attempts to use  
this product for which it is not intended is  
unlawful and therefore not condoned by  
Thomson.  
• The ventilation should not be impeded by  
covering the ventilation opening with items,  
such as newspaper,table-cloths,curtains,etc.  
• No naked flame sources,such as lighted  
candles,should be placed on the apparatus.  
• Attention should be drawn to the  
environmental aspects of battery disposal .  
 
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Table of Contents  
Selecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Safety Information  
EN  
Selecting Folders (mp3 CDs Only) . . . . . . . . . .11  
Searching Through a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
CD Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Setting Up a CD Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Playing a Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Displaying the Program List . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Edit Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Clear Program Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Important Information  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Using the FM and Am Antennas . . . . . . . . .2  
Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Auto Preset Programming (FM only) . . . . . . .13  
Manually Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Tuning to an RDS Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Displaying RDS Station Information . . . . .14  
Searching by Program Type (PTY) . . . . . . . . . .14  
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Showing Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Activating the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Selecting Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
From an Aux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Sound Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
X-Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Creating Custom curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Important CD and mp3 Information . . . . . . . .9  
Notes on CD-R/RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Notes on mp3 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Notes on Simple mp3 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Play and Load Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . .10  
Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
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Getting Started  
Connecting the Speakers  
Unpacking the system  
You should have the following:  
• one main unit (with 2 main speakers);  
• one remote control;  
• one FM antenna;  
• one AM loop antenna;  
• one user’s guide;  
EN  
Match the red wire (on the left speaker) to red  
terminal for the left speaker (L) on the back of  
the unit and the black wire (on the left speaker )  
to the black terminal for left speaker (L). Follow  
the same procedure to connect the right (R)  
speaker.  
• one Thomson Warranty Card  
Speaker Wire Connection  
Back View  
R
L
4
3
1
2
R
L
+
Push Speaker terminal tab  
down to insert wire.  
Release tab to lock wire in  
the terminal.  
AM LOOP  
+
FM 75  
NOTE: Make sure the insulation  
is completely removed from the  
speaker wires at all connection points.  
ends of the  
Installation  
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings  
shown below free from other surfaces:  
Front View  
10 cm  
ON/ECO  
SOURCE  
TUNE/PRESET  
-
PRESET  
+
VOLUME  
Z
10 cm  
10 cm  
1. AM Loop antenna Jacks.  
2. FM Antenna Connector.  
3. Main Speaker Jacks.  
4. Aux In.  
BAND/  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
RECORD  
PROG/SET  
DEMO  
AUTO PROG  
CD INFO  
DISC  
1
DISC  
2
DISC  
3
DISC  
4
DISC  
5
CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE  
mp3  
5
DISC CHANGER  
Using the FM and AM Antennas  
Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to  
make sure both the FM and AM antennas are  
positioned properly. Connect the FM antenna to  
the FM connector on the back of the unit. Uncoil  
it, making sure it is fully extended. (you may even  
want to tape it to the wall behind the unit if  
possible. The higher the better.)  
Side View  
5 cm  
10 cm  
You’ll also need to connect the AM antenna loop  
to the back of the unit if you listen to AM  
stations. Rotate the AM loop antenna for better  
reception.  
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General Controls  
Main Unit  
EN  
SOURCE - Selects among CD player, tuner, tape  
player and AUX.  
ON/ECO  
SOURCE  
TUNE/PRESET  
CLOCK - Enters clock setting mode; shows clock  
time.  
-
PRESET  
+
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; Turns on/ off  
timer.  
VOLUME  
Z
RECORD - Starts tape recording.  
PROG/SET - Enters program mode for CD and  
Tuner.  
BAND/  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
RECORD  
PROG/SET  
DEMO  
AUTO PROG  
CD INFO  
DISC  
1
DISC  
2
DISC  
3
DISC  
4
DISC  
5
In Clock and Timer setting mode - Applies new  
settings for Clock and Timer modes.  
BAND/AUTO PROG/CD INFO - In CD mode -  
selects among displaying disc details.  
In simple mp3 mode - Displays the total number  
of folders and total number of tracks on the  
current disc when playback is completely stopped;  
displays ID3 tag, shows the current track number,  
current folder name and the total time of the  
current track during playback.  
CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE  
mp3  
5 DISC CHANGER  
In Tuner mode - Changes among tuner bands.  
Enters auto preset program in FM mode.  
DEMO - Turns the feature demonstration on or  
off.  
DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 /DISC 4 / DISC 5 -  
Direct access to the corresponding disc tray for  
playback.  
Front View  
ON/ECO - Press and hold in standby mode to  
enter ECO (power saving, without clock display)  
mode. Press briefly to turn on and off the unit.  
OPEN/CLOSE  
- Opens and closes disc  
compartment.  
Tips:  
PLAY / PAUSE - In CD mode - Plays and  
pauses CD; In Tape mode - Plays and pauses tape  
playback.  
In STANDBY mode (press ON/ECO off), the  
system displays the time. Press ON/ECO to  
turn the system on in the previously used  
mode. Press CD, TAPE, TUNER, or AUX  
(Remote only) to select the corresponding  
mode. Look at the display icons to identify  
the current mode.  
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General Controls  
TUNE/PRESET  
playback.  
In simple mp3 mode - Returns to the first track on  
the current disc.  
In CD mode - Stops CD  
Top View  
PHONES — Jack for connecting headphones.  
EN  
In Tuner mode - Sets tune or preset mode.  
In Tape mode - Stops tape playback.  
PRESET + / SKIP FORWARD  
- In CD mode -  
Goes to the next CD track; selects the next  
program location.  
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency; selects  
the next preset station.  
In Tape mode - Fast forwards tape.  
In Clock or Timer mode - Increases hour and  
minute digit.  
PRESET - / SKIP BACKWARD  
- In CD  
PHONES  
mode - Goes to the previous CD track; selects the  
previous program location.  
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency;  
selects the previous preset station.  
In Tape mode - Rewinds tape.  
In Clock or Timer mode - Decreases hour and  
minute digit.  
VOLUME - Adjusts volume.  
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General Controls  
Remote Control  
EN  
SLEEP - Press to select the time interval in  
minutes before the unit turns off.  
PRESET FOLDER - In Simple mp3 mode-  
Goes to the next and previous folder in stop  
mode.  
/
ON  
ECO  
CD  
REPEAT•RDS  
•PTY SLEEP  
EQ  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
In Tuner mode - Selects next/ previous preset  
station.  
VOL  
B.BOOST  
FM ST  
In Clock or Timer mode - Increases / decreases  
the hour or minute digit.  
PRESET•  
INTRO•CT  
FOLDER  
OPEN•CLOSE  
VOL  
or  
- Decreases or Increases volume  
level.  
STOP  
- In CD mode - Stops CD playback; In  
RECORD  
DISC SKIP  
Simple mp3 mode - Returns to the first track on  
the current disc. In program mode - Clears  
program; In Tape mode - Stops tape playback.  
PLAY/PAUSE  
- In CD mode - Plays and  
pauses CD; In Tape mode - Plays and pauses tape  
playback.  
ON/ECO - Press and hold in STANDBY mode to  
enter ECO (power saving, without clock  
display) mode.  
SKIP BACKWARD  
- In CD mode - Goes to  
the previous CD track and setting options;  
searches backward through CD; In Tape mode -  
Rewinds tape; In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio  
frequency.  
EQ - Selects equalizer presets.  
B.BOOST - Turns on or off Bass Boost.  
OPEN•CLOSE - Opens and closes disc  
compartment.  
CD - Selects CD player.  
TUNER - Selects radio tuner.  
TAPE - Selects tape player.  
AUX - Selects external input.  
REPEAT•RDS - Repeats a track, CD or all CDs in  
CD mode. When the radio is active, displays RDS  
information.  
SKIP FORWARD  
- In CD mode - Goes to the  
next CD track and setting options; searches  
forward through CD; In Tape mode - Fast  
forwards tape; In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio  
frequency.  
RECORD - Starts tape recording.  
DISC SKIP - Skips to the next disc in CD mode.  
•PTY - Turns on/off random listening in CD  
mode. Selects search by program type in tune  
mode.  
FM ST • - Selects between stereo and mono  
sound in FM tuner mode.  
INTRO•CT - Turns intro mode on or off to play  
the first 10 seconds of each track in CD mode. In  
tuner mode, shows RDS time.  
MUTE - Mutes audio output.  
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General Controls  
2. Before inserting the batteries, observe the  
Installing Batteries  
EN  
polarities (that is, + and -) of the battery, then  
relate the polarities to the engraved diagram  
inside the battery compartment. Now insert  
the batteries.  
3. After installation of the batteries, replace the  
battery compartment door in place by sliding it  
in the opposite direction of the arrow (the  
reverse of step 1).  
The remote control must be inserted with 2  
"AAA" or "UM-4" or "R03" batteries prior to use.  
Follow the steps below to ensure correct  
installation.  
1. Remove the battery compartment door  
(located at the back of the remote control) by  
sliding the compartment door in the direction  
of the arrow and then lifting the door out and  
off the cabinet.  
Display  
INTRO - In CD mode, intro is activated so the first  
10 seconds of each track will be played.  
REPEAT 1 / REPEAT 1 DISC / REPEAT ALL DISC /  
ALL DISC - In CD mode, indicates the repeat  
option that is activated.  
E
U
mp  
3
REPEAT 1 - Repeat track.  
REPEAT 1 DISC - Repeat current disc.  
REPEAT ALL DISC - Repeat all disc.  
ALL DISC - Play all discs once.  
R
O
C
FM / MW / LW - Radio band in tuner mode.  
MHz / kHz - Radio frequency unit in tuner mode.  
ST - In FM tuner mode, indicates stereo sound is  
selected.  
C
P
S
C
Z
RDS - RDS signal detected in tuner mode.  
PROG - In program mode.  
REC - In tape mode, indicates tape is recording.  
BASS BOOST - X bass is activated.  
FLAT / ROCK / POP / JAZZ / CLASSIC / CUSTOM  
- The preset equalizer currently selected.  
VOL - Volume level indicator.  
DISC 1,2,3,4,5 - The corresponding disc icon  
lights to show which disc compartment is loaded.  
The current playing disc will flash.  
CD / TUNER / TAPE / AUX - indicates which  
mode the unit is currently at.  
- Timer is activated.  
SLEEP - Sleep is activated.  
- Random playback is activated in CD mode.  
mp3 - mp3 indicator.  
- Currently in playback mode.  
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Settings  
Showing Demonstration  
Setting the Timer  
EN  
Press DEMO to turn on/off demonstration mode.  
The demonstration scrolls through all display  
operations.  
1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON and clock  
hour flashes on the display ( ON - timer on  
time ).  
2. For setting time, press PRESET -  
or  
PRESET + on the main unit to set the  
hour and then press TIMER to shift to  
Setting the Clock  
1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes  
minute digits.  
on the display.  
3. Press PRESET -  
or PRESET +  
to set  
2. Press PRESET -  
or PRESET +  
to set  
the minute.  
the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to  
minute digits.  
4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time)  
with clock time flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for  
timer off time setting.  
3. Press PRESET -  
or PRESET +  
to set  
the minute.  
5. Press TIMER to select source. Press PRESET -  
4. Press PROG/SET to save settings and STOP  
or PRESET +  
to select between CD /  
to quit setting.  
TUNER / TAPE / REC TU.  
If REC TU is selected, select the preset station  
by pressing PRESET - or PRESET + on  
the main unit or PRESET FOLDER  
on the remote control.  
or  
Note:  
When system is ON, you can press CLOCK  
to display the current time for about 2  
seconds.  
6. Press TIMER to set volume. Adjust VOLUME  
control to select desired volume level.  
7. Press PROG/SET to save settings.  
Press STOP  
to quit setting.  
The timer is automatically activated once timer  
setting is saved.  
Activating the Timer  
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the timer.  
The timer icon  
activated.  
is displayed when timer is  
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Settings  
Adjust Sleep Time  
Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time  
is displayed to change sleep time.  
Sleep Mode  
You can select the time interval in minutes before  
EN  
the unit turns off automatically.  
Press SLEEP on the remote to select among OFF,  
120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 and 5 minutes. (Remote  
Only)  
The “SLEEP” icon lights on the display when sleep  
mode is activated.  
Note:  
Sleep is automatically de-activated when  
the unit is turned off.  
View Remaining Sleep Time  
When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to  
view remaining sleep time.  
Sound Features  
Volume Control  
Turn VOLUME on the main unit or press VOL  
Using Preset Equalizer Curves  
Press EQ on the remote control to toggle among  
FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC and CUSTOM. A  
black bar appears above the EQ indicator to show  
the current EQ setting (not available for FLAT).  
or  
on the remote control to adjust volume  
level. The bars on the volume display increases  
and decreases to show the change in volume  
level.  
Creating a Custom Curve  
1. Press EQ to select CUSTOM mode.  
2. While CUSTOM is displayed, press PRESET -  
Bass Boost  
or PRESET +  
BACKWARD  
on the main unit or SKIP  
or SKIP FORWARD on  
Press B.BOOST on the remote control to turn  
on/off boosting the bass frequency. The BASS  
BOOST icon lights on the display when it is  
activated.  
the remote control to cycle among displayed  
bass- and treble - range levels.  
3. While BAS or TRE is displayed, adjust VOLUME  
to set the associated gain between -10 - +10.  
Muting Audio  
Press  
MUTE on the remote to cut the sound.  
(Remote Only)  
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CD Player  
Important CD and mp3  
Information  
EN  
Notes on mp3 Disc:  
Use .mp3 as the extension when converting  
audio files into mp3 for saving onto  
CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e.g. Abc08.mp3.  
Do not use any other extension e.g. .doc,  
.pdf.  
CD-R / RW  
This unit is compatible with  
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for  
playback.  
• Do not use the .mp3 extension for other  
text or non-audio data files as this may  
result in serious malfunction and harmful  
noise interference.  
• For better quality in mp3 disc playback,  
the CD quality should be recorded 128kbps  
or above.  
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:  
Do not affix any type of labels to either  
side (recordable or labeled side) of a  
CD-R/RW disc as this may result in the  
unit malfunctioning.  
• To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc, do  
not open the disc compartment door while  
the disc is being read.  
• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc  
into the unit. This may take a longer time  
to read the disc.  
• Playback capability for CD-RW discs  
may vary due to variations in the  
quality of the CD-RW disc and the  
recorder used to create the disc.  
Disc data size > 650MB is not  
recommended.  
Total files should not exceed 412 and the  
total folders should not exceed 100). It  
also depends on the length of the  
file/folder names.  
For mixed mode discs, only one mode will  
be selected for playback depending on the  
recording format.  
To ensure good performance, wait until  
the disc changer completely reads the disc  
before proceeding.  
mp3 files in CD ROM EXTRA format disc  
cannot be recognized.  
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CD Player  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE  
playback.  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE  
in stop mode to begin  
during playback to to  
Loading Discs  
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or  
CD on the remote control to select CD mode.  
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
EN  
pause disc.Press again to resume.  
to open the disc  
compartment.  
3. Insert up to 5 discs with label face up.  
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
disc compartment.  
Play and load simultaneously by:  
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
to open the disc tray  
again to close the  
while a CD is playing.  
2. Load/change discs for available trays.  
The occupied disc tray icons light and the current  
disc number shows on the display.  
If the disc is a mp3 CD, the mp3 icon lights on the  
display.  
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
tray.  
again to close the  
Attention:  
Note:  
Do not push to force closing of the tray  
during CD playback or tray opening.  
Be sure to remove all discs from the disc  
compartment before moving or transporting  
the unit!  
Stop Playback  
During playback, press STOP  
Play and Pause Discs  
to stop playback.  
Notes on Simple mp3  
Playback:  
Tips:  
This unit is compatible with simple mp3  
discs. Text information can not be show  
(e.g. ID3 tags, song name, album, artists,  
etc.).  
It is strongly recommended that you use  
a single folder structure for simple mp3  
discs. If there are more than only layer  
of folders, the tracks may be rearranged.  
(Refer to pg. 17 for simple mp3 playback  
sequence)  
In completely stop mode for mp3 CDs, press  
STOP again to return to the first track of  
the current disc. The total number of  
tracks on the current disc is displayed (TT).  
The first 100 folders from the first 8  
folder levels can be read on this unit.  
The unit reads the first 412 files from  
each discs and the first 255 files in each  
folder.  
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CD Player  
Selecting a Disc  
Sampling Tracks  
EN  
• Press DISC 1, DISC 2, DISC 3, DISC 4, or  
DISC 5 on the main unit to directly access the  
corresponding disc.  
• Press DISC SKIP on the remote control to skip  
discs.  
Press INTRO•CT on the remote control to play  
the first 10 seconds of each track on the current  
disc, all discs in the tray, or turn intro mode off.  
INTRO is displayed when sampling is activated.  
Repeat  
Selecting Folders (mp3 CDs Only)  
In stop mode, press BAND / AUTO PROG / CD  
Press REPEAT•RDS on the remote control to  
repeat the current track (REPEAT 1), current disc  
(REPEAT 1 DISC) , all discs (REPEAT ALL DISC), or  
turn repeat mode off (ALL DISC).  
INFO to enter folder mode.  
• Press PRESET FOLDER  
to go to the  
previous non-empty folder.  
• Press PRESET FOLDER  
next non-empty folder.  
to go to the  
Random Playback  
Press  
•PTY on the remote control to turn  
Searching Through a CD  
on/off random playback. The random icon  
displayed when it is activated.  
All the tracks on one disc will be shuffled and  
played once before shuffling and playing tracks  
from the next disc.  
is  
Press SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP  
FORWARD on the main unit or  
on the remote control to skip to the  
previous or next track.  
or  
• Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD  
FORWARD on the main unit or  
on the remote control to search through  
a CD while it is playing.  
/ SKIP  
or  
Note:  
The first 99 tracks of each disc will be  
shuffled and played once before any of  
them is repeated.  
CD Information  
Press BAND / AUTO PROG / CD INFO repeatedly  
to view the following CD information:  
• elapsed track time,  
• the current track number (e.g. TRK 09),  
• the current folder number (e.g. FLD03) (simple  
mp3 CDs only),  
Tips:  
Random playback can be activated  
simultaneously with repeat 1 disc (randomly  
play tracks from one disc repeatedly) or  
repeat all discs (randomly play tracks from  
all discs repeatedly.).  
• the total time of the current track (e.g. T04:16)  
In stop mode for simple mp3 discs, press BAND /  
AUTO PROG / CD INFO to view Total Track (e.g.  
TT 200) and Total Folders (e.g. TF03) on the current  
disc.  
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CD Player  
Playing a Program List  
Setting Up a CD Program  
EN  
While in PROGRAM mode , press PLAY/PAUSE  
If you are not currently in program mode, press  
PROG/SET to enter program mode before  
.
Tips:  
pressing PLAY/PAUSE  
.
You can create a program of up to 32 tracks.  
Display Program List  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press  
PROG/SET to enter PROGRAM mode.  
2. Press PROG/SET repeatedly to view each track  
assignment in the program list.  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press  
PROG/SET to enter program mode. The  
system displays the next available program  
number (-- -- P:01).  
2. Press the corresponding disc number on the  
main unit or DISC SKIP on the remote control  
to select disc. Refer to the Disc Number display  
to see the disc that is selected.  
Edit Program List  
1. Follow “Display Program List” steps until the  
location to be edited is displayed.  
2. Repeat steps 2 to 4 under “Setting Up a CD  
Program “ to edit the track to store into  
memory.  
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP  
FORWARD on the main unit or  
or  
on the remote control to select track to enter  
into memory.  
4. Press PROG/SET to save your settings.  
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to store more tracks into  
program memory.  
Clear Program Location  
Press PROG/SET repeatedly until the program  
location to be cleared is displayed. Press and hold  
STOP to clear.  
Note:  
Only the first 99 tracks from each disc can  
be programmed.  
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Radio  
Selecting Tuner Band  
Auto Preset Programming  
(FM only)  
EN  
1. Press SOURCE on the main unit or TUNER on  
the remote control to enter Tuner mode.  
2. Press BAND / AUTO PROG / CD INFO to select  
between MW, LW or FM Radio band.  
Press and hold the BAND / AUTO PROG / CD  
INFO button for 2 seconds to scan stations in FM  
band. The stations will then be stored as preset  
channels. A maximum of 32 stations can be  
stored. Beware of your preset channels being  
erased accidentally because the scanning and  
storing process is automatic upon pressing the  
button. You can stop the automatic scan by  
pressing any button, but the erased stations  
cannot be recovered.  
Tips:  
Your audio system has 32 preset stations.  
Manually Setting Presets  
1. Press the TUNE/PRESET button to enter TUNE  
Tuning to a Station  
Press SKIP BACKWARD  
mode.  
or SKIP FORWARD  
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
or SKIP  
to select frequencies.  
FORWARD  
to access the desired  
frequency.  
3. Press the PROG/SET button once.  
4. The most recently accessed program location  
will be displayed.  
Using Presets  
The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode.  
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.  
• Press TUNE/PRESET to toggle TUNE and  
PRESET mode.  
• Press PRESET -  
main system or PRESET FOLDER  
5. If a different program location is preferred,  
press PRESET -  
v
or +  
to move to the  
desired preset number (1-32).  
6. Press PROG/SET to store the selected  
frequency at that preset.  
or PRESET +  
on the  
or on  
the remote control to access the previous or  
next preset station. The display first shows the  
preset program number and after a few  
seconds, the frequency will be displayed.  
(FMPR:01 is FM preset 1)  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
Press FM ST. to toggle between FM mono and  
stereo mode. (Remote Only) “ST” is displayed in  
stereo mode.  
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Radio  
You can search for stations using one of the  
following program types:  
• NEWS (news),  
Tuning to an RDS Station  
EN  
• AFFAIR ( news and documentaries),  
• INFO (weather, medical),  
• SPORT (sports),  
• EDUCAT (education),  
• DRAMA (series and plays),  
• CULTUR (religion),  
Note:  
RDS stations broadcast on FM only. When  
the tuner detects an RDS signal, the RDS  
icons turns on.  
• SCIENC (science and technology),  
• VARIED (miscellaneous),  
• POP M (pop music),  
• ROCK M (rock music),  
• MOR M (middle-of-the road music),  
• LIGHTM (light music),  
1. Press TUNE/PRESET to access preset station or  
press SKIP BACKWARD  
or SKIP  
FORWARD to desired frequency.  
2. If RDS station found, RDS lights on display with  
station name shown.  
• CLASS (classical music),  
• OTHERM (unclassified music),  
• WEATHE (weather, medical),  
• FINANC (stock market reports),  
• CHILD (children’s programs),  
• SOCIAL (sociology, history, geography,  
psychology, society),  
• RELIGI (any aspect of beliefs, faith and God or  
Gods),  
• PHONE (public forum b phone),  
• TRAVEL (feature and programs concerning  
travelling),  
Displaying RDS Station Information  
Press REPEAT•RDS on the remote control  
repeatedly to display the following:  
• frequency,  
• station name (PS),  
• station type (PTY),  
• clock time (CT), or  
• radio text (RT).  
In CT mode, press the INTRO•CT key to replace  
the displayed time with RDS station time.  
• HOBBY (recreational activities and leisure),  
• JAZZ (jazz music),  
• COUNTR (country music),  
• NATION (national music),  
• OLDIES (oldies music),  
• FOLK M (folk music),  
• DOCUME (documentaries),  
• TEST,  
Searching by Program Type (PTY)  
(Remote Only)  
1. Press  
2. Press  
mode.  
• PTY to enter PTY selection  
• PTY repeatedly to select a PTY  
• ALARM (alarm).  
3. Within 5 seconds, press SKIP BACKWARD  
or SKIP FORWARD to search for a  
station broadcasting the selected type of  
program.  
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Tape Player  
From CD  
1. Insert a tape into deck .  
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit to  
select CD then press DISC SKIP on the remote  
control or DISC1 / DISC2 / DISC 3 / DISC 4  
/ DISC 5 on the main unit to select the disc to  
be recorded.  
Selecting Tape Player  
Press SOURCE on the main unit or TAPE on the  
EN  
remote control to select tape mode.  
Playing a Tape  
1. In tape mode, press on the cassette door to  
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
or SKIP  
to select the track to be  
open it.  
FORWARD  
recorded.  
or  
Press PROG/SET to enter program mode.  
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
2. Insert a tape into the door and push the door  
closed.  
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
FORWARD to position the tape to the  
desired starting position.  
/ SKIP  
5. press STOP  
to end recording.  
4. Press PLAY  
5. Press PAUSE  
to begin playback.  
to pause playback.  
From AUX  
1. Insert a tape into tape deck.  
Tape Counter  
You can keep track of tape position with the tape  
counter. Press PROG/SET to reset.  
2. Check that the auxiliary device has been  
connected correctly to the AUX connector on  
the back of the system.  
3. Start playback on the auxiliary device.  
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
Recording  
From Tuner  
5. Press STOP  
to end recording.  
1. Insert a tape into deck.  
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or  
TUNER on the remote control to select Tuner .  
3. Press BAND to access the desired radio band.  
4. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
or SKIP  
FORWARD  
to tune to the station to be  
recorded.  
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
6. press STOP to end recording.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Problem Solution  
Problem Solution  
EN  
System will • Check power cord for a secure  
CD sound  
skips  
• Clean the disc.  
not turn  
on  
connection.  
• Check disc for warping,  
scratches, or other damage.  
• Check if something is causing  
the system to vibrate. If so,  
move the system.  
• Make sure the speakers are at  
least 3 feet away or on a  
different surface from the  
main unit.  
• Unplug the unit for a moment,  
and then plug into power  
source again.  
• Check the outlet by plugging in  
another device.  
No sound  
• Increase the volume setting.  
• Check connection to speakers.  
• Check that you have selected  
the appropriate function: CD,  
TAPE, Tuner.  
CD button  
will not  
respond, or  
does not  
change  
• Switch to another function  
(TAPE, Tuner) and then back  
to CD.  
• Make sure mute is off.  
• Make sure headphones are not  
plugged in.  
discs when  
you press  
DISC SKIP  
Remote  
control  
does not  
work  
• Check that the batteries are  
properly installed.  
• Replace weak batteries.  
• Check the system is plugged  
into power source.  
• Point the remote directly at  
the system’s front panel.  
• Move closer to the system.  
• Remove any obstacles  
between the remote and the  
system.  
CD does  
not play  
• Check that CD is in the tray.  
• Check that CD label is facing up.  
• Check that PAUSE mode is not  
on.  
• Check that CD function is  
selected.  
• Use CD lens cleaner.  
• Clean the disc.  
• Try another CD.  
Distorted  
or noisy  
tape  
• Inspect the tape heads, clean it  
if necessary.  
recordings  
Note:  
In case of mal-function due to ESD issue, you need to un-plug the power cord from the  
AC mains, then re-insert the power cord to the AC mains for continue entertainment.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Problem Solution  
EN  
mp3  
• Check that the mp3 disc is created with a single folder structure. Refer to the  
diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure.  
• For example, folders and songs from level 2 are played before moving on to play  
folders and songs from level 3.  
playback  
sequence  
is out of  
order  
LEVEL 1  
LEVEL 2  
LEVEL 3  
LEVEL 4  
A
D
8
9
Folder 1.1  
Song 1.1.1  
Song 1.1.2  
Folder 1  
10 Song 1.1.3  
E
F
G
13  
Song 1.2.1.1  
Folder 1.2.1  
Folder 1.2  
Folder 2.1  
14 Song 1.2.1.2  
Song 1.2.1.3  
15  
B
11  
Song 2.1.1  
Song 2.1.2  
Folder 2  
12  
3
4
5
Song 2.2  
Song 2.3  
Song 2.4  
C
6
7
Song 3.1  
Song 3.2  
Folder 3  
1
2
Song 4  
Song 5  
Note:  
Folder playback sequence is indicated by the letters A to G.  
Song playback sequence is indicated by the numbers (1 to 15) in front of the song name.  
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Maintenance  
Disconnect the audio system from the power  
source before performing any maintenance.  
Handling CDs  
EN  
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by  
the edges, or by one edge and the hole.  
• Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the  
label surfaces.  
• Do not scratch or damage the label.  
CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player.  
• Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs  
Cleaning  
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust  
cloth.  
CD Player  
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It  
Cleaning CDs  
must be opened by only a qualified technician.  
• Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always  
keep CDs clean by wiping them gently with a  
soft cloth from the inner edge toward the  
outer perimeter.  
If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water,  
wring it out well, wipe the dirt away gently,  
and then remove any water drops with a dry  
cloth.  
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic  
agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with  
benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents  
which may cause damage to disc surface  
Tape Player  
To prevent deterioration of sound quality,  
periodically open the door of each deck and  
clean the magnetic heads, pinch roller, and  
capstan with a cotton bud dipped in alcohol.  
Also, demagnetize the head by playing a  
demagnetizing cassette (available through an  
audio equipment store).  
To protect recordings one  
or both sides of a tape,  
remove the  
corresponding tab. If you  
later want to record on  
the tape, affix a piece of adhesive tape over the  
hole.  
Side  
A
Protection  
Side  
B
Protection  
A
B
CD Lens Care  
When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the  
system to output poor sound quality. To clean the  
lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner  
which can maintain the output sound quality of  
your system. For instructions on cleaning the CD  
lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens  
cleaner.  
Quit Slacking - A little bit of  
slack in your tapes can cause  
scratches on the tape, or  
A
worse yet, the tape could  
break. If you notice some  
slack in the tape, use a pencil  
to tighten it up before you insert it.  
Technical Specification  
Power supply: 230V~50Hz  
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):  
Unit size - 267 x 250 x 327  
Speaker - 330 x 240 x 190  
Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)  
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 5kHz  
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.  
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