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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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Table of Contents
Safety Information
Sound Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
X-Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Creating Custom curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Thomson multimedia Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Computer System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .3
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the FM and Am Antennas . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CD and mp3 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Important CD and mp3 Information . . . . . . .16
Notes on CD-R/RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
The MusicMatch Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Notes on mp3 Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Play and Pause Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Play and Load Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . .17
Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Selecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Searching Through a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Track Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Setting Up a CD Program
Music Management Software . . . . .5
Insert the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Installing Software Components . . . . . . . . . . .5
Install System Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Install MusicMatch Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Launch the MusicMatch Software . . . . . . . .6
Connecting the Audio System to the
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Establishing USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .7
(For Single Audio CDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Playing a Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Displaying the Program List . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Edit Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Clear Program Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Showing Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Activating the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Adjusting the Display Brightness . . . . . . . . . .14
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
View Remaining Sleep Time . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Adjust Sleep Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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Table of Contents
File Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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mp3 Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
SmartTrax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Playing a mp3 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Track Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Additional SmartTrax Features . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Playlist (For SmartTrax CDs only) . . . . . . . . . .23
My Selection (For SmartTrax CDs only) . . . . .23
Selecting Titles to be Placed into My
Selecting Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
From AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
From USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
View My Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Deleting Titles from My Selection . . . . . . .24
Delete All Titles from My Selection . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .29
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
USB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Selecting USB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Selecting PC CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Selecting File Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
USB Playback Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Start and Pause Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Skipping Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Searching Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Repeating Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Selecting Internet Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Important Information . . . . . . . . .31
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Important Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . .32
Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Auto Preset Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Manually Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Tuning to an RDS Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Displaying RDS Station Information . . . . .27
Searching by Program Type (PTY) . . . . . . . . . .27
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Getting Started
You can listen and share the compressed music
files played by MusicMatch jukebox directly on
your Thomson audio system, and thus to enjoy
the digital music with your system’s rich features.
Unpacking the system
You should have the following:
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one main unit (with 2 main speakers);
one remote control;
one FM antenna;
one AM loop antenna;
one MusicMatch Jukebox software CD;
one USB cable;
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Simply plug the 3.5mm PC-pin end of the
cable into the speaker or headphone jack of
your PC, and insert the twin RCA ends to the
@/AUX connection of your Thomson audio
system.
one user’s guide;
one Thomson Warranty Card
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Select the audio source on your system with
the switch located on @ AUX.
For more information on MusicMatch Jukebox,
Thomson multimedia Pack
The Thomson multimedia Pack is an offer that
includes the MusicMatch jukebox Music
Management software, to be installed on your
PC. Thanks to this software, you will enter the
digital music world and benefit from numerous
features :
Computer System Requirements
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Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended
Macintosh iMac G3 or higher
Windows ®98SE, Me, 2000, or XP
Mac OS X Version 10.1.5 or higher
Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher
Internet access
100MB free hard disk space for the software
64MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
CD-ROM drive capable of digital audio
extraction
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MusicMatch Jukebox allows to compress music
files into mp3, mp3 PRO & WMA* (Windows
Media Audio) formats recorded from your
audio CDs, and to keep them on your PC. You
could also use other audio sources for your
It makes the search and download of internet
music easier,
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It allows the management of your compressed
music and the creation of your own playlists,
The Jukebox is a true audio player installed on
your PC,
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USB port (2.0 recommended)
Sound card
It gives access to thousands of net radios
today available on the web.
* Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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Getting Started
Connecting the Speakers
Back View
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.
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1
R
L
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3
Speaker Wire Connection
4
Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
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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
1. FM Antenna Connector.
2. AM Loop antenna Jacks.
3. Main Speaker Jacks.
4. USB port.
shown below free from other surfaces:
Front View
10 cm
10 cm
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.)
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.
Side View
5 cm
10 cm
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Music Management Software
Insert the Included CD-ROM into
CD-ROM Drive
Installing Software Components
EN
1. Turn on your computer and place the Music
Management CD that came with your audio
system into your computer.
Install System Applications
1. Click Install USB Audio System App to install
applications that will help you better manage
your audio system.
Note:
Don’t connect the USB cable to the PC or
the audio system before or during the
driver installation.
2. If the setup screen does not appear, double
click My Computer, double click your CD-ROM
drive icon, and double click Install to run the
installer.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install all
necessary files.
The MusicMatch Jukebox quick start program
runs.
3. Click Finish to complete installation and return
3. Click on the software component you want to
install. See next Section for details.
to the startup screen.
The USB icon appears on the system tray once the
USB Audio System application installation is
successful.
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Music Management Software
Install MusicMatch Jukebox
MusicMatch Jukebox is a music management
Launch the MusicMatch software
The MusicMatch software converts audio files to
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software used to organize and manage digital
the mp3, mp3PRO and WMA formats so you can
audio files and can be used to transfer the music
play them on your audio system.
to your audio system.
1. Remove the Music Management CD from your
computer.
Note:
2. Start the MusicMatch Jukebox software
(double click on the MusicMatch icon in your
system tray or on your desktop).
It is recommended to uninstall any previous
installations of the MusicMatch Jukebox
software before proceeding.
After the uninstall process has been
completed, delete the MusicMatch folder
found under C:\Program Files.
The MusicMatch icon found in your
computer’s system tray.
1. Click Install MusicMatch Jukebox to run the
MusicMatch setup program.
For more information on MuscMatch Jukebox,
Wait while the installation program begins. It
may take up to 20 seconds for the installer to
start.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup and
install MusicMatch Jukebox.
For more information on MusicMatch Jukebox,
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Music Management Software
CONNECTEDis displayed when USB connection
is detected.
Connecting the Audio System to
the Computer
EN
Connect the audio system to your computer with
USB
the USB cable provided. Connect the smaller end
CONNECTED
of the USB cable to the USB port (
)on
the back of the audio system and the larger end
to the USB port on the computer.
NO CONNECTis displayed when no USB
connection is detected.
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USB
NO CONNECT
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Note:
When USB source is selected, music
playback can be controlled using
MusicMatch Jukebox.
For more information on MusicMatch
Establishing USB Connection
1. Open MusicMatch Jukebox on your PC (Refer
to “Launch MusicMatch Software” on page
8)
2. Turn on the unit by pressing the ON/ECO
button.
3. Select USB source on the audio system by
pressing SOURCE on the main unit or USB on
the remote control.
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General Controls
Main Unit
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Tips:
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 SOURCE on the main unit or
SOURCE or USB on the remote control to
select the corresponding mode. Look at the
display icons to identify the current mode.
SOURCE - Selects CD player / tuner / tape player/
external source (AUX) / USB.
VOLUME - Adjusts volume.
EQ - Selects among different EQ options.
X-BASS - Turns X-Bass on/off.
DEMO/DIMMER - Turns the feature
demonstration on or off; adjusts display contrasts.
TUNE/PRESET
- Stops CD, USB and tape
operations, selects tune or preset mode.
PLAY/PAUSE
- Plays or pauses CD, USB and
tape operations.
SKIP FORWARD
- In CD mode - Goes to the
next CD track; selects the next program location.
In USB mode - Skips to the next file;
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.
Front View
ON / ECO - Press and hold in standby mode to
enter ECO (power saving, without clock display)
mode. Press briefly to turn the unit on and off.
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General Controls
SKIP BACKWARD
the previous CD track; selects the previous
program location.
- In CD mode - Goes to
DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 / DISC 4 / DISC 5 -
Direct access to the corresponding disc tray for
playback.
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In USB mode - Skips to the previous file;
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency;
selects the previous preset station.
In Tape mode - Rewinds tape.
OPEN/CLOSE
compartment.
PHONES - Jack for connecting headphones.
AUX L/R - Jack for auxiliary connection.
- Opens and closes disc
In Clock or Timer mode - Decreases hour and
minute digit.
CLOCK - Enters clock setting mode; shows clock
time.
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; Turns the
timer on / off.
Top Panel
OPEN/CLOSE
open and close cassette deck door.
- Press down on the door to
SLEEP - Selects sleep duration.
MIX/PTY - In CD mode - Selects random playback.
In Tuner mode - Selects search by program type.
REPEAT/RDS - In CD mode - Selects among repeat
options.
In USB mode - Selects repeat all files;
In Tuner mode - Displays RDS information.
INTRO/CT - In CD mode - Selects intro playback.
In tuner mode - shows RDS time.
CD INFO/BAND - In CD mode - Selects display
options to show track elapse time, track remain
time or disc remain time.
In Tuner mode - selects radio band.
PROG/SET - In CD and Tuner mode - Enters
program mode;
In Clock and Timer mode - applies new settings.
ST/MONO - Selects stereo and mono sound in
tuner mode.
RECORD - Starts tape recording.
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General Controls
•PTY - In CD mode - Turns on/off random
listening.
Remote Control
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In Tuner mode - Selects search by program type.
MODE / FILE - For mp3 disc with SmartTrax -
Selects between SmartTrax mode and normal
mp3 mode.
In USB mode - Selects file source mode.
PLAYLIST - For mp3 disc with SmartTrax -
Activates playlist operation.
MY SEL / CD - For mp3 disc with SmartTrax -
Access My Selection folder in Smart Trax.
In USB mode - Selects PC CD-ROM.
ADD•DEL / RADIO - For mp3 disc with
SmartTrax - Adds and deletes mp3 songs or folder
to /from My Selection.
In USB mode - Selects internet radio.
SLEEP - Press to select the time interval in
minutes before the unit turns off.
VOL
or
- Decreases or Increases volume
level.
STOP
- In CD and USB mode - Stops
playback;
In program mode - Clears program;
In Tape mode - Stops tape playback.
ON/ECO - Press and hold in STANDBY mode to
enter ECO (power saving, without clock display)
mode. Press briefly to turn the unit on and off.
USB - Selects USB source.
PLAY/PAUSE
- In CD and USB mode - Plays
and pauses CD or file;
In Tape mode - Plays and pauses tape playback.
PROG - In CD and Tuner mode - Enters program
mode;
In Clock and Timer mode - applies new settings.
INTRO•CT - In CD mode - Turns intro mode on or
off to play the first 10 seconds of each track.
In tuner mode - shows RDS time.
REPEAT•RDS - In CD mode - Repeats a track, CD
or all CDs.
In Tuner mode - displays RDS information.
In USB mode - Selects repeats all files mode.
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General Controls
SKIP BACKWARD
the previous CD track and setting options;
searches backward through CD;
In USB mode - Skips to the previous file;
In Tape mode - Rewinds tape;
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.
- In CD mode - Goes to
Installing Batteries
EN
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.
SKIP FORWARD
next CD track and setting options; searches
forward through CD;
In USB mode - Skips to the next file;
In Tape mode - Fast forwards tape;
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.
DISC SKIP - Skips to the next disc in CD mode.
OPEN•CLOSE - Opens and closes disc
compartment.
RECORD - Starts tape recording.
MUTE - Mutes audio output.
EQ - Selects equalizer presets.
X-BASS - Turns on or off Bass Boost.
BAND - In Tuner mode - Selects radio band.
FM ST - Selects between stereo and mono sound
in FM tuner mode.
- In CD mode - Goes to the
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.
2. Before inserting the batteries, observe the
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).
UP
- In mp3 mode - Selects the previous mp3
title.
In USB mode - searches backward files.
DOWN
- In mp3 mode - Selects the next mp3
title.
In USB mode - searching forward files.
LEFT/BACK
- In mp3 mode - Goes up one
folder from current folder.
RIGHT /ENTER
- In mp3 mode - enters
current folder and show the first title from
current folder.
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Display
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DISC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - The corresponding disc
number is displayed to Indicates which disc tray is
loaded. The number will flash during playback to
show which CD is currently playing.
- When in SmartTrax CD mode, the icon
indicates some items in the current folder are
selected into My Selection folder.
- When in mp3 CD mode, the arrow indicates
your current position.
mp3 / mp3 PRO / SmartTrax - Indicates the CD
format.
EQ - Indicates one of the preset equalizer is
FILE / FOLDER - Indicates the format of the
activated.
current title for a mp3 CD.
MY SELECTION - On a SmartTrax CD, the icon
PLAYLIST - On a SmartTrax CD, the icon indicates
the current titles are from additional playlists on
the CD.
indicates you are currently in My Selection folder.
REC - Indicates recording is activated in tape
mode.
ARTIST / ALBUM / GENRE / SONG - On a
SmartTrax CD, these icons indicate the folder you
are in after entering from the root directory.
RDS - RDS signal detected in tuner mode.
BASS BOOST - Indicates Bass Boost is activated.
SLEEP - Indicates sleep is activated.
- The timer is activated.
- Random playback feature is activated in CD
mode.
INTRO - Indicates the Intro feature is activated in
CD playback mode.
REPEAT 1 / REPEAT ALL DISC / REPEAT 1 DISC -
In CD mode, the corresponding icons are
displayed to Indicates the repeat option that is
selected.
PROG - In Tuner mode, the icon is displayed
when in preset mode. In CD mode, the icon is
displayed when playing a CD program.
REPEAT 1 - repeat current track.
REPEAT ALL DISC - repeat all discs.
REPEAT 1 DISC - repeat current disc.
FM ST - In Tuner mode, the icon indicates the
radio station is playing with FM stereo sound.
- When in SmartTrax CD mode, the icon
indicates the title you are currently at is
bookmarked into My Selection folder. If the icon
appears in front of a folder, it indicates that all
titles in that folder is bookmarked into My
Selection.
TAPE - Indicates the tape deck you are currently
playing.
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Settings
Showing Demonstration
Setting the Timer
EN
Press DEMO/DIMMER to turn on/off
demonstration mode. The demonstration scrolls
through all display operations.
1. Press and hold TIMER until ON 0:00
appears with the hour flashing
(ON - timer on time).
ON 0:00
ALARM SET
Setting the Clock
1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes
on the display.
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP
FORWARD to select the hour.
0:00
3. Press TIMER to shift to minute digits.
4. Repeat step 2 to select minute digits.
5. Press TIMER to shift to timer off time setting.
OF 0:00(timer off time) will show on
the display with the hour flashing.
CLOCK SET
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP
FORWARD to select the hour.
3. Press CLOCK to shift to minute digits.
4. Follow step 2 to set the minute digits.
5. Press PROG/SET to confirm and save settings.
6. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for timer off time setting.
7. Press TIMER to select source.
Press STOP
to quit setting.
8. Press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP
FORWARD to select among TUNER / TAPE
/ CD MODE / REC TUNER.
9. Press TIMER to set volume.
10. Rotate the VOLUME knob to set the desired
volume level.
Note:
When system is ON, you can press CLOCK
to display the current time (CURR TIME)
for about 2 seconds.
11.`Press PROG/SET to confirm and save settings.
Press STOP
to quit setting.
Activating the Timer
Press and release TIMER to activate and
deactivate the timer.
activated.
lights when the timer is
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Settings
Adjusting the Display Brightness
Sleep Mode
EN
1. Press and hold DEMO/DIMMER for more than
You can select the time interval in minutes before
2 seconds.
the unit turns off automatically.
2. The display will show the current dimmer level
on the first row and DIMMER SETon the
second row to indicate you are currently in
dimmer setting mode.
Press SLEEP to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45,
30, 15 and 5 minutes. The “SLEEP” icon lights on
the display when sleep mode is activated.
OFF
SLEEP TIME
LEVEL 1
DIMMER SET
View Remaining Sleep Time
When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to
view remaining sleep time.
While the dimmer level is displayed
(e.g.LEVEL 1), press and release
DEMO/DIMMER to select the desired display
brightness level (DIMMER 1 - 3).
Adjust Sleep Time
Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time
is displayed to change sleep time.
Note:
Dimmer level can only be adjusted when the
unit is in ON mode.
In Standby mode, the dimmer level remains
at level 3, while in magic demo mode, the
dimmer level will be at level 1.
Note:
Sleep is automatically de-activated when
the unit is turned off.
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Sound Features
Volume Control
Using Preset Equalizer Curves
EN
Turn the VOLUME knob on the main unit or
Press EQ to toggle among FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ,
CLASSIC and CUSTOM. The current selection
displays briefly.
press VOL
or
on the remote control to
adjust the volume level. The display briefly shows
the change in volume level.
FLAT
VOLUME 07
EQ MODE
VOLUME SET
Creating a Custom Curve
1. Press EQ to select CUSTOMmode.
2. While CUSTOMis displayed, press SKIP
X-Bass
Press X-BASS to turn on/off boosting the bass
frequency. The BASS BOOST icon lights on the
display when it is activated.
BACKWARD
or SKIP FORWARD
to select between BAS and TRE range levels.
BAS +02
EQ SET
Muting Audio
Press
MUTE on the remote to cut the sound
3. While BAS or TREis displayed, turn the
(Remote Only). MUTEflashes on the display.
VOLUME know or press VOL
or
on
the remote control to set the associated gain
between -10 and 10.
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CD and mp3 Playback
You can download music files encoded in mp3
Important CD and mp3 Information
EN
CD-R / RW
This unit is compatible with
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for
playback.
Notes on mp3 Disc:
•
This unit supports mp3, mp3PRO and
WMA format.
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:
• Use .mp3 as the extension when
converting audio files into mp3 for saving
onto CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e.g.
•
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.
Rocky08.mp3. Do not use any other
extension e.g. .doc, .pdf.
• 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.
• For UDF format (e.g. disc by Direct CD),
please enable CDROM access after
burning the disc when using CDR.
•
Disc data size > 650MB is not
recommended.
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.
•
The MusicMatch Jukebox
•
•
•
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.
This music management software, to be installed
on your PC, allows you to compress music files
recorded from your audio CDs into mp3 format
and stores them on your PC.
•
•
•
•
It makes the search and download of Internet
music easier,
It allows for the management of compressed
music and the creation of your own playlist,
The Jukebox is a true audio player installed on
your PC,
It gives access to thousands of net radios
available on the web today.
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CD and mp3 Playback
Loading Discs
Play and Pause Discs
EN
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.
•
Press PLAY/PAUSE
in stop mode to
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE
to open the disc
begin playback.
compartment.
•
Press PLAY/PAUSE
during playback to to
3. Insert up to 5 discs with label face up.
pause disc. Press again to resume.
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE
again to close the
Play and load simultaneously by:
disc compartment.
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE
while a CD is playing.
2. Load/change discs for available trays.
to open the disc tray
The occupied disc tray icons light and the current
disc number shows on the display.
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE
again to close the
If the disc is a mp3 CD, the mp3 icon lights on the
tray.
display.
Stop Playback
During playback, press STOP
to stop playback.
Attention:
Selecting a Disc
Do not push to force closing of the tray
during CD playback or tray opening.
•
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.
Note:
Be sure to remove all discs from the disc
compartment before moving or transporting
the unit!
Searching Through a CD
•
Press SKIP BACKWARD
/ SKIP
FORWARD
to skip to the previous or
next track.
•
Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD
/ SKIP
FORWARD
to search through a CD
while it is playing.
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CD and mp3 Playback
•
For mp3 CD track information, press CD INFO
Repeat
EN
repeatedly during playback to view Title,
Album, Artist, Genre, Year and Bit rate.
The information will scroll along the display
and the corresponding indicator will light on
the left of the display.
Press REPEAT/RDS to repeat the current track
(REPEAT 1), current disc (REPEAT 1 DISC) , all discs
(REPEAT ALL DISC), or turn repeat mode off (ALL
DISC).
Random Playback
Setting Up a CD Program
(For Single Audio CDs only)
Press
MIX/PTY to activate and de-activate
random playback.
The random icon
activated.
is displayed when it is
Tips:
Tips:
You can create a program of up to 32 tracks.
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).
1. While the CD player is stopped, press
PROG/SET to enter program mode. The
system displays the next available program
number.
-- PROG01
Sampling Tracks
Press INTRO/CT to play the first 10 seconds of
each track on the current disc, all discs in the tray,
or turn INTRO mode off.
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD
/ SKIP
FORWARD
to select track to enter
INTRO is displayed when sampling is activated.
into memory.
3. Press PROG/SET to save your settings.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store more tracks into
program memory.
Track Information
•
For audio CD track information, press CD
INFO on the main unit to select among
different CD display options: Track remaining
time, Track elapsed time and disc elapsed
time.
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CD and mp3 Playback
Playing a Program List
While in PROGRAM mode , press PLAY/PAUSE
File Navigation
EN
.
If you are not currently in program mode, press
PROG/SET to enter program mode before
pressing PLAY/PAUSE
.
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.
File navigation buttons are found on the remote
control.
LEFT / BACK
current folder.
RIGHT / ENTER
- Goes up one folder from
- Enters current folder and
shows the first file/folder from current folder.
UP - Selects previous file/folder.
DOWN - Selects next file/folder.
04 PROG01
MODE - Selects between SmartTrax mode and
normal mp3 mode.
PLAYLIST - For mp3 CDs with SmartTrax, accesses
additional CD playlists.
MY SEL - For mp3 CDs with SmartTrax, access My
Selection folder.
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.
Note:
Deleting Program List
The unit can access a maximum of 8
playlists.
While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP
for 3 seconds. They system displays the message
CLEAR.
ADD•DEL - For mp3 CDs with SmartTrax, adds
and remove songs from My Selection
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CD and mp3 Playback
EN
Note:
Note:
The arrow cursor on the left side of the
title indicates your current position.
The display can show up to 10 characters
per line at one time. If the item has more
than 10 characters, it will scroll from left
to right to show the entire item.
The number of characters available on the
display varies among different items.
SmartTrax
SmartTrax is a music management system that
allows for the organization of mp3 or WMA files
into 6 standardized categories. The categories
include My Selection, Playlist, Artist, Album,
Genre and Song.
ITEM
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
CHARACTERS
Artist
Album
Song
16
16
16
12
This systematic arrangement shortens the
initiation time for mp3 discs. Navigation also
becomes easier as files are placed into folders.
If the mp3 disc is formatted with the Smart Trax
feature, the SmartTrax icon lights on the display.
The items in the root directory consist of 4
categories: ARTIST, GENRE, ALBUMand
SONG.
Genre
mp3 Format
When a mp3 audio disc is read, the mp3 icon will
light on the display. The titles in the home
directory will be displayed.
SmartTrax
ARTIST
GENRE
FOLDER will light on the display if the current
title is a folder.
mp3
Note:
FOLDER 1
FOLDER
SmartTrax CDs can only be created using
the MusicMatch Jukebox software.
Jukebox details.
FILE 1
FILE will light if the current title is a file.
mp3
FOLDER 1
FILE
FILE 1
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CD and mp3 Playback
Playing a mp3 disc
Additional SmartTrax Features
EN
1. Insert a mp3 CD into the CD tray, you will see
the name of the first two folder (or root
directory) displayed on the screen.
Navigating through SmartTrax CDs is similar to
that of a normal mp3 CD. Additional features are
available for Smart Trax CDs that make it more
preferable.
2. Press the UP
/ DOWN
button to
scroll up and down and select the title you
want to access.
3. If the selected title is a folder, press RIGHT /
SmartTrax
ARTIST
ARTIST
ENTER
to enter into the folder selected.
GENRE
Press LEFT / BACK
to return to the
previous folder.
SmartTrax
4. Once the title you want to play is selected,
ALBUM
SONG
press PLAY/PAUSE
button to start
SONG
playback.
mp3
0:08
SONG NAME 1
SONG
If a folder is selected for playback, all the
songs in the folder will be played starting
from the first title.
If a song is selected for playback, the selected
song becomes the starting point. Playback
continues until all songs after the selected one
is played.
5. During playback, press SKIP BACKWARD
/ SKIP FORWARD
to skip songs.
6. Press Stop
to end playback and resume
navigation.
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CD and mp3 Playback
For a SmartTrax CD, when you enter into one of
the folders in the root directory, the
corresponding icon lights on the left side of the
title to show your location. For example, if you
enter into the Artist category, the ARTIST icon
will light.
If you press RIGHT / ENTER
to enter further
into a folder where all the songs are listed, Song
icon will light.
EN
SmartTrax
ARTIST1 S1
ARTIST1 S2
SONG
SmartTrax
ARTIST
ARTIST1
ARTIST2
SMART TRAX
HOME DIRECTORY
Press ENTER/RIGHT
to enter selected
category.
Press ENTER/RIGHT
to enter category
in Home Directory.
SmartTrax
ARTIST
SmartTrax
SmartTrax
ARTIST1
ARTIST2
ARTIST1-1
ARTIST1-2
ARTIST
GENRE
Press BACK/LEFT
to return to previous
menu level.
Press BACK/LEFT
to return to Home
Directory.
SONG
Press PLAY/PAUSE
Press DOWN
down the list.
to move
to play all songs in
Artist category starting
from the first title.
Press PLAY/PAUSE
to play all folders in
Album category
starting with the
first album.
SmartTrax
SmartTrax
SmartTrax
SmartTrax
SmartTrax
ALBUM
SONG
0:08
ALBUM 1-1
0:08
ARTIST1-1
SONG
SONG
Press CD INFO repeatedly
to view track details.
Continue to press DOWN
and it will go back
to the top of the menu.
SmartTrax
ARTIST
0:08
ARTIST1-1
ARTIST
GENRE
Press CD INFO repeatedly
to view track details.
ALBUM
0:08
ALBUM 1
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CD and mp3 Playback
icon will show on the left side of the title
to indicate the item is selected.
Mode
EN
With a SmartTrax CD, press MODE to select
between SmartTrax mode and normal mp3 mode.
If this icon appears in front of a folder, it
indicates all items in the folder are selected.
icon indicates that certain items in the
selected folder are selected.
Playlist (For Smart Trax CDs only)
Press PLAYLIST to access additional playlists that
SmartTrax
ARTIST
are available on the CD.
ARTIST 3
ARTIST 4
My Selection
If My Selection playlist is full, the display will
show MY SELECT IS FULL and no additional titles
can be added until space becomes available.
Refer to “Deleting Titles from My Selection” to
delete titles.
(For Smart Trax CDs only)
Selected titles can be bookmarked and placed
into My Selection folder.
Selecting Titles to be Placed into
My Selection
1. Use the navigation buttons to select the title
SmartTrax
MY SELECT
IS FULL
you want to place into My Selection.
SmartTrax
ARTIST
ARTIST3
ARTIST4
2. Press ADD•DEL to select the title.
ADD TO MY SELECT will show on the display
for a few seconds.
SmartTrax
ADD TO
MY SELECT
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CD and mp3 Playback
View My Selection
Delete All Titles from My Selection
EN
Press the MY SEL button on the remote control
to view items in My Selection folder.
All titles in My Selection folder are listed as
songs.
1. View titles in My Selection folder.
2. Press and hold ADD•DEL . The display will
show as below.
SmartTrax
If there are no songs in My Selection, the below
screen is displayed.
DELETE ALL
YES--ENTER
SmartTrax
Press RIGHT/ENTER
while the message is
NO SONG
still on display to confirm action.
AVAILABLE
Deleting Titles from My Selection
1. View titles in My Selection folder.
2. Use the navigation buttons to select the title
you want to delete from My Selection.
3. Press ADD•DEL to delete the title.
The display will show as below.
SmartTrax
DELETE ONE
YES--ENTER
Press RIGHT/ENTER
while the message is
still on display to delete the title.
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USB Mode
Selecting USB Mode
Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or
press SOURCE or USB on the remote control to
select USB mode.
Skipping Files
EN
•
Press SKIP BACKWARD
previous file.
to skip to the
to skip to the
•
Press SKIP FORWARD
next file.
Searching Files
Note:
•
•
Press UP
to search backward in a file.
to search forward in a file.
Press DOWN
Make sure you have connected the audio
system to your computer using the USB
cable provided and MusicMatch Jukebox
has been launched on your PC. (Refer to
page 6 for more information)
Repeating Files
In USB mode, press REPEAT•RDS to select repeat
all files.
Selecting PC CD-ROM
Selecting Internet Radio
1. Insert a CD into the PC CD-ROM drive.
2. In USB mode, press MY SEL / CD on the
remote control to select PC CD-ROM source.
In USB mode, press ADD•DEL / RADIO on the
remote control to select internet radio.
Selecting File Source
In USB mode, press MODE / FILE on the remote
Tips:
control to select file source mode.
You can also use MusicMatch Jukebox to
operate USB features.
For more information on MusicMatch
USB Playback Features
Start and Pause Playback
Press PLAY / PAUSE
to start and pause
playback.
Stop Playback
Press TUNE / PRESET
operations.
to stop playback
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Radio
Selecting Tuner Band
Auto Preset Programming
EN
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to enter Tuner
Press and hold the CD INFO / BAND 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.
mode.
2. Press CD INFO / BAND to select between MW,
LW or FM Radio band.
Tips:
Your audio system has 32 preset stations.
Manually Setting Presets
1. Press the TUNE/PRESET button to enter TUNE
mode.
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP
Tuning to a Station
Press SKIP BACKWARD
FORWARD
to access the desired
or SKIP FORWARD
frequency.
to select frequency.
3. Press the PROG/SET button once.
4. The most recently accessed program location
will be displayed with the preset location
flashing.
Using Presets
The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode.
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.
PR 01 FM
•
•
Press TUNE/PRESET to toggle TUNE and
PRESET mode.
Press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP
5. If a different program location is preferred,
FORWARD to access the previous or
press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP
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)
FORWARD
to move to the desired preset
number (1-32).
6. Press PROG/SET to store the selected
frequency at that preset.
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:
Tuning to a RDS Station
EN
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
NEWS (news),
AFFAIR ( news and documentaries),
INFO (weather, medical),
SPORT (sports),
EDUCAT (education),
DRAMA (series and plays),
CULTUR (religion),
SCIENC (science and technology),
VARIED (miscellaneous),
POP M (pop music),
ROCK M (rock music),
MOR M (middle-of-the road music),
LIGHTM (light music),
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),
Note:
RDS stations broadcast on FM only. When
the tuner detects an RDS signal, the RDS
icons turns on.
1. Press TUNE/PRESET to access preset station or
press SKIP BACKWARD
FORWARD to select desired frequency.
2. If RDS station found, R•D•S lights on display
with station name shown.
or SKIP
Displaying RDS Station Information
Press REPEAT / RDS 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)
1. Press
2. Press
mode.
MIX/PTY to enter PTY selection
MIX/PTY repeatedly to select a PTY
3. Within 5 seconds, press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP FORWARD to search for a
ALARM (alarm).
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 repeatedly to select tape mode.
EN
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
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
Press PROG/SET to enter program mode.
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
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 front of the system.
3. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select AUX mode.
4. Start playback on the auxiliary device.
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.
Recording
From Tuner
6. Press STOP
to end recording.
1. Insert a tape into deck.
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select Tuner
mode .
3. Press BAND to access the desired radio band.
From USB
1. Insert a tape into deck.
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select USB
mode.
4. Press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP
FORWARD
to tune to the station to be
recorded.
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.
6. press STOP to end recording.
FORWARD
to select the track to be
recorded.
You can also use MusicMatch Jukebox to
select the desired track.
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
5. press STOP
to end recording.
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Troubleshooting Tips
EN
Problem Solution
Problem Solution
System will
not turn
on
•
•
Check power cord for a secure
connection.
Unplug the unit for a moment,
and then plug into power
source again.
CD sound
skips
•
•
Clean the disc.
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.
•
•
•
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.
Make sure mute is off.
Make sure headphones are not
plugged in.
CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
•
Switch to another function
(TAPE, Tuner) and then back
to CD.
•
•
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
Poor radio
reception
•
•
•
Check antenna connection.
Move antenna.
Turn off nearby electrical
appliances, such as hair dryer,
vacuum cleaner, microwave,
fluorescent lights.
Remote
control
does not
work
•
Check that the batteries are
properly installed.
•
•
Replace weak batteries.
Check the system is plugged
into power source.
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.
•
Point the remote directly at
the system’s front panel.
Move closer to the system.
Remove any obstacles
between the remote and the
system.
•
•
•
•
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
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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
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
Side
A
Protection
Side
B
Protection
or both sides of a tape,
remove the
CD Lens Care
A
B
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.
corresponding tab. If you
later want to record on
the tape, affix a piece of adhesive tape over the
hole.
Quit Slacking - A little bit of
slack in your tapes can cause
A
scratches on the tape, or
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.
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Important Information
•
Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located
Safety Precautions
EN
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.
•
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.
•
•
•
Minimum distances around the apparatus for
sufficient ventilation.
•
•
Keep your unit away from humid areas and
abnormally hot places.
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
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.
•
•
•
environmental aspects of battery disposal.
•
Discs rotate at high speed inside the player.
Do not use damaged, warped, or cracked
discs.
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Important Information
Important Battery Information
Don’t Infringe
EN
•
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.
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.
•
•
Any battery may leak electrolyte under the
following circumstances:
- if mixed with a different battery type,
- if inserted incorrectly,
- if all batteries are not replaced at the same
time,
- if disposed of in fire, or
Technical Specification
Power supply: 230V~50Hz
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):
Unit size - 265 x 205 x 305
Speaker - 335 x 230 x 255
Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 5kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the bottom / rear of
the set.
- 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.
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