Technicolor Thomson Stereo System MS4000 User Manual

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Safety Information  
ADVARSEL!  
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR  
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.  
UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.  
Thomson Information  
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VORSICHT!  
CAUTION!  
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG  
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS–  
VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.  
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!  
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to  
beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must be  
opened only by qualified technicians to prevent acci-  
dents caused by the laser beam.  
CAUTION  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR  
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
LASER λ = 780 nm, P max = 5 mW  
ATTENTION  
RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE  
Rating Information: At bottom/rear of the unit.  
This unit comply with the existing requirements  
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  
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LASER DE CLASSE  
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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 head-  
phones. 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.  
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, pro-  
ceed as follows:  
For UK Only  
CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS  
POWER SOCKET  
POWER SUPPLY 230V. It must not be connected to  
D.C. mains.  
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or col-  
ored black.  
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 fol-  
low the directions below. The molded plug cannot  
be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safe-  
ly.  
DO NOT under any circumstances plug the severed  
plug into any mains socket as this could result in  
electric shock.  
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or col-  
ored red.  
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.  
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 accor-  
dance to the following code:  
BLUE = NEUTRAL/BROWN = LIVE  
 
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Safety Information  
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CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
T H E L I G H T N I N G  
FLASH AND ARROW-  
HEAD WITHIN THE  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE THE EXCLAMATION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, POINT WITHIN THE  
DO NOT REMOVE COVER T R I A N G L E I S  
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TRIANGLE IS  
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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.  
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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.  
Contents  
Safety Information  
CD Player  
Tape Player  
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW Disc .6  
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Skipping a Disk . . . . . . . . .7  
Searching through a CD . .7  
Mixing the Play Order . . . .7  
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . .7  
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Setting Up a CD program . .7  
Playing a Program List . . . .7  
Displaying the Program list  
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Deleting a Program List . .7  
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Continuous Play . . . . . . . . . .9  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . .9  
From an Auxiliary Input . .9  
Getting Started  
Unpacking the System . . . . .2  
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Controls & Indicators  
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .4  
Troubleshooting Tips  
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Display Settings  
Showing the Demonstration  
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Display Alarm/Clock . . . . . . .5  
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . .5  
Setting the Timer . . . . . . .5  
Activating the Timer . . . . .5  
Adjusting the Display  
Maintenance  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Tuner  
Selecting Tuner . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . .8  
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Auto Preset Program  
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
(for FM only) . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . .8  
Suppressing Stereo Signal . .8  
Tuning to an RDS Station . .8  
Displaying RDS Station  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Searching by Program  
Type (PTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
More Information . . . .11  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . .11  
Important Battery  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . .11  
Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Technical Specification . . . .11  
Sound Features  
Using Preset Equalizer Curves  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Creating a Custom Curve .6  
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . .6  
X- Surround . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
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Getting Started  
Connecting the Speakers  
Unpacking the system:  
EN  
You should have the following:  
Match the red wire (on the left speaker) to red termi-  
nal for the left speaker (L) on the back of the unit and  
the black wire (on the left speaker ) to the black ter-  
minal for left speaker (L). Follow the same procedure  
to connect the right (R) speaker.  
one main unit (with 2 main speakers);  
one remote control;  
one AM loop antenna;  
one FM antenna wire  
one user’s guide;  
One Thomson Warranty Card  
Antenna and Speaker Wire Connection  
Back View  
Push terminal tab down to  
insert wire.  
Release tab to lock wire in  
the terminal.  
NOTE: Make sure the insulation  
ends of the Antenna and  
points.  
is completely removed from the  
speaker wires at all connection  
OPTICAL OUT  
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Installation  
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings  
shown below free from other surfaces:  
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10 cm  
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1. AM Loop Antenna Jacks  
2. FM Antenna Connector  
3. Main Speaker Jacks  
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DISC  
SKIP  
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ECO  
ECO  
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PRESET EQ  
DIGITAL TUNING  
TUNER•PRESET  
SOURCE  
TIMER  
GAME  
•mp3•  
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DIMMER  
DEMO  
CLOCK  
RDS  
PROG•SET  
BAND  
RECORD  
AUTO PROG/ X-SURR. B. BOOST  
DECK 1•2  
4. Optical Out Connector  
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DECK  
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PUSH  
PUSH  
PLAYBACK/ RECORD  
PLAYBACK  
AUTOMATIC REC LEVEL  
AUTO STOP MECHANISM  
CONTINUOUS PLA  
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ONE TOUCH RECORDING  
TAPE DUBBING  
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 posi-  
tioned 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.)  
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.  
Front View  
10 cm  
5 cm  
Side View  
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Controls and Indicators  
Main Unit  
EN  
PRESET EQ — selects among the  
different EQ modes.  
DIGITAL TUNING  
(SKIP BACK-  
WARD) — Decrements radio fre-  
quency, preset down, goes to the  
previous CD track or setting option;  
rewind tape or preset down.  
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DIGITAL TUNING  
(SKIP FOR-  
CD-R  
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RW COMPATIBLE  
ON  
WARD) — Increments radio fre-  
quency, preset up, goes to the next  
CD track or setting option; fast for-  
ward tape or preset up.  
DISC  
SKIP  
IR SENSOR  
ECO  
ECO  
L
PRESET EQ  
DIGITAL TUNING  
TUNER•PRESET  
SOURCE  
TIMER  
GAME  
•mp3•  
R
PLAY / PAUSE — Plays or paus-  
es CD and tape operation.  
RECORD  
DIMMER  
DEMO  
CLOCK  
RDS  
PROG•SET  
BAND  
AUTO PROG/ X-SURR. B. BOOST  
DECK 1•2  
TUNE•PRESET  
— Stops CD track  
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and tape operations, Sets tune or  
preset mode.  
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DECK  
DECK  
PUSH  
PUSH  
PLAYBACK/ RECORD  
PLAYBACK  
AUTOMATIC REC LEVEL  
AUTO STOP MECHANISM  
CONTINUOUS PLAY  
TAPE DUBBING  
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PROG•SET - Enters program mode  
for CD and Tuner; Applies new set-  
tings for Clock and Timer modes.  
ONE TOUCH RECORDING  
BAND /AUTO PROG./DECK 1•2  
Changes among tuner bands;  
enters auto-preset program in  
FM mode; switches between  
deck 1 and 2 on cassette player.  
X-SURR. — Turns X-Surround on or off .  
B. BOOST— Turns bass boost on or off.  
RECORD - Starts tape recording.  
DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD in the tray.  
VOLUME UP/DOWN — Increases/ decreases  
volume.  
ON/ECO — keep pressing briefly to enter ECO  
(power saving, without clock display) mode.  
Tip: 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.  
GAME •MP3• L / R - Jack for auxiliary connection.  
PHONES  
OPEN•CLOSE  
— Jack for connecting headphones.  
— Opens or closes the disc tray.  
SOURCE— Selects the CD player/ tuner/ tape player/  
external source.  
DIMMER / DEMO — Turns the feature demonstra-  
tion on or off; adjusts display contrast.  
TIMER — Enters timer setting mode; turns timer  
on/off.  
CLOCK/RDS — Shows clock time and enters clock set-  
ting mode; shows RDS information in Tuner Mode  
(FM).  
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Controls and Indicators  
Remote Control  
EN  
ON•ECO — keep pressing briefly STANDBY mode to enter ECO  
(power saving, without clock display) mode.  
CD — Selects CD player.  
SOURCE  
TUNER  
TAPE  
CD  
AUX  
TUNER — Selects radio tuner.  
B
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ST  
TAPE — Selects tape player.  
ON•ECO  
X-SURROUND  
AUX — Selects external input.  
EQ— Selects equalizer presets.  
VOL  
B.BOOST — Turns on or off Bass Boost.  
X-SURROUND — Activates SURROUND.  
VOL+ or VOL- — Increases/ decreases volume.  
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays and Pauses the CD or tape.  
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VOL  
NEXT  
/ FWD  
— In CD mode - Increments CD track and set-  
ting options; searches forward through CD;  
In Tuner mode - tunes up radio frequency;  
In Tape mode - fast forwards tape.  
RECORD  
STOP  
PTY  
REPEAT•RDS  
FM ST.  
PREV  
/REV  
— In CD mode - Decrements CD track and  
setting options; searches backward through CD;  
In Tuner mode - tunes down radio frequency;  
In Tape mode - rewinds tape.  
DISC SKIP  
INTRO•CT  
SLEEP  
DN•PRESET•UP  
RECORD — Starts tape recording.  
STOP — Stops CD and tape playback.  
REPEAT•RDS — Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs. When the radio is  
active, displays RDS information.  
MUTE — Mutes volume.  
/PTY — Turns on/off random listening, selects search by  
program type in tune mode.  
FM ST. — Toggles between FM stereo and mono.  
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD.  
INTRO•CT  
Turns INTRO mode on or off to play the first 10 sec-  
onds of each track, shows RDS time.  
PRESET UP/DOWN — Selects next/ previous preset station.  
SLEEP — Press to select the time interval in minutes before the  
unit turns off.  
Installing Batteries  
The remote control must be inserted with 2 “AAA” or “R3” or  
“UM 4” batteries prior to use. Follow the steps below to ensure  
correct installation.  
1. Open the battery compartment door (located at the back of the  
remote control) by sliding the cover out.  
2. Before inserting the batteries, observe the polarities (that is, +  
and -) of the battery then relate the polarities to the engraved dia-  
gram inside the battery compartment. Now insert the batteries.  
3. After installation of the batteries, place the lit to cover the bat-  
teries. Lightly push it closed with a snap.  
Battery Size:  
“AAA” or “UM-4” or “R03”  
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Display Settings  
EN  
5. Press TIMER to select source. Press DIGITAL  
Showing the Demonstration  
TUNING  
or  
to select between CD /TUNER/  
Magic demonstration is available in all modes  
except for when timer is on or sleep mode is  
activated. Press DIMMER/DEMO to turn on/off  
magic demonstration mode. The demonstration  
scrolls through all display operations.  
TAPE/REC TU.  
6. Press TIMER to set volume. Adjust volume with  
the VOLUME CONTROL to set desired volume level.  
7. Press PROGSET to save settings or STOP  
to  
quit setting.  
Display Clock / Alarm  
Activating the Timer  
Setting the Clock  
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the alarm.  
The alarm is active when the clock icon indicator  
is lit.  
1. Press and hold CLOCK/RDS until the hour flashes  
on the display.  
2. Press DIGITAL TUNING  
or  
to set the  
hour and then press CLOCK/RDS to shift to minute  
digits.  
Adjusting the Display Brightness  
1. Press and hold DIMMER/DEMO for more than 2  
seconds.  
2. While the dimmer is displayed, press and release  
DIMMER/DEMO to select the desired level (DIMM  
1 - 3).  
3. Press DIGITAL TUNING  
or  
to set the  
minute.  
4. Press PROG•SET to save settings and STOP  
to  
quit setting.  
Note:  
DIMM 2  
• When system is ON, you can press  
CLOCK/RDS to display the current time for  
about 2 seconds.  
• Clock cannot be set in FM Mode.  
Note:  
• The dimmer level can only be adjust for when  
the unit is in ON mode.  
Setting the Timer  
In standby mode, the dimmer level remains at  
DIMM 3 and in magic demo mode, the dimmer  
level is at DIMM 1.  
1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON and clock time  
flash on the display ( ON - timer on time ).  
2. For setting time, press DIGITAL TUNING  
to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift to  
minute digits.  
3. Press DIGITAL TUNING  
minute.  
4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time)  
with clock time flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for  
timer off time setting.  
or  
Sleep Mode  
or  
to set the  
You can select the time interval in minutes before  
the unit turn off automatically. Press SLEEP on the  
remote to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15  
and 5 minutes. (Remote only)  
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Sound Features  
Using Preset Equalizer Curves  
BASS BOOST  
EN  
Press PRESET EQ on the main unit or EQ on the  
remote to toggle among FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ,  
CLASS and CUSTOM. The display shows the selection  
briefly.  
Press B. BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass  
frequency.  
Muting Audio  
Press MUTE  
remote to cut the sound.  
(Remote Only)  
on the  
Creating a Custom Curve  
MUTE  
1. Press PRESET EQ to select CUSTOM mode.  
2. While "CUSTOM" is displayed, press DIGITAL  
TUNING  
and treble - range levels.  
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to cycle among displayed bass-  
X- Surround  
3. While BAS or TRE is displayed, press  
VOLUME UP / DOWN to set the associated gain  
between -10 - +10.  
Press X-SURROUND to enjoy enriched sound quality.  
This feature gives you:  
1. Better width and depth for vocal and instrumental  
sound.  
2. More powerful presence for studio recording.  
3. Enhanced surround effects with greater flexibility  
in positioning speakers.  
BAS+08  
CD PLAYER  
Loading Discs  
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.  
CD-R / RW  
This unit is compatible with  
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for play-  
back.  
2. Press OPEN•CLOSE  
3. Insert up to five discs with label face up. (Press DISC  
to open the drawer.  
SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)  
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:  
4. Press OPEN•CLOSE  
to close the drawer.  
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.  
Loaded disc position icon lights.  
Playing Discs  
• Press PLAY/PAUSE  
STOP to stop play.  
• Press SKIP BACKWARD  
to select a specific track.  
to begin or pause play, and  
/ SKIP FORWARD  
Play and load simultaneously by:  
1. Press OPEN•CLOSE  
to open the tray while a CD  
is playing  
2. Load/change discs for available trays by pressing  
DISC SKIP.  
3. Press OPEN•CLOSE  
to close the tray.  
Note: Be sure to remove all discs from the disc  
compartment before moving or transporting the  
unit!  
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CD Player  
Skipping a Disk  
Setting Up a CD Program  
EN  
You can program the CD player to play up to any 32  
tracks on the CDs in the tray.  
Press DISC SKIP.  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG•SET  
to enter program mode.  
The system displays the next available program  
number: “- - P:01,” with “- -” flashing, prompts you  
for the first track in the program list.  
Searching Through a CD  
Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP  
FORWARD  
playing.  
to search through a CD while it is  
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP  
FORWARD to select a track (press DISC SKIP to  
select a track from a different disc).  
Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold SKIP-  
FORWARD or BACKWARD for more than 2  
seconds to search through the CD.  
5P:01  
Mixing the Play Order  
Press  
/PTY to turn on/off the playing of tracks in  
3. Immediately press PROG•SET to assign the select-  
ed track to the program number. After 3 seconds,  
you are prompted for the next track in the program  
list.(In CD program mode, PROG icon will be lit.)  
random order. (Remote Only)  
Sampling Tracks  
Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track  
on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn INTRO  
mode off. (Remote Only)  
Playing a Program List  
While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY/PAUSE  
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Repeat  
Displaying the Program List  
Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current  
disc, all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off. (Remote  
Only)  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG•SET to  
enter PROGRAM mode.  
2. Press PROG•SET repeatedly to list each track  
assignment in the program list.  
Note: You may also press REPEATto select 1 disc  
or all discs before activating INTRO & MIX  
functions  
Deleting Program List  
While in program mode, press and hold STOP  
for  
3 seconds. The system displays the message CLEAR.  
Tips:  
• You can create a program of up to 32 tracks.  
Caution: Do not push to force closing of the tray  
during CD playback or tray opening.  
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Tuner  
4. The most recently accessed program location will  
be displayed.  
Selecting Tuner  
EN  
1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.  
2. Press BAND to select between FM/MW/LW radio  
band.  
5. If a different program location is preferred, press  
SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP FORWARD  
to move  
to the desired preset number (1-32).  
6. Press PROG•SET to store the selected frequency at  
Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations.  
that preset.  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and stereo  
Tuning to a Station  
Press SKIP BACKWARD  
to select frequencies.  
/ SKIP FORWARD  
for stereo FM stations. (Remote Only)  
87.50 MHz  
Tuning to an RDS Station  
Tip: RDS stations broadcast on FM only. When the  
tuner detects an RDS signal, the RDS icons turns  
on.  
Using Presets  
The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode.  
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.  
• Press TUNE•PRESET to toggle between Preset and  
Tune mode.  
1. Press TUNE•PRESET to access preset station or  
press SKIP BACKWARD  
to desired frequency.  
/ SKIP FORWARD  
2. If RDS station found, RDS lights on display with  
station name shown.  
• Press SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP FORWARD  
or PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN 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 dis-  
played. (FMPR:01 is FM preset 1)  
Displaying RDS Station Information  
Press CLOCK/RDS on the main unit or REPEAT•RDS  
on the remote control to display the frequency, sta-  
tion name (PS), station type (PTY), clock time (CT), or  
radio text (RT). In CT mode, press INTRO•CT key to  
replace the displayed time by RDS station time. If  
clock time is not yet set, this information will be  
shown as clock time automatically.  
PR:01  
Auto Preset Programming (for FM only)  
Press and hold BAND/AUTO PROG./DECK1•2 button  
for 2 second to scan stations in the selected 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.  
BBC No...  
SCIENC...12:05  
You can stop the automatic scan by pressing any but-  
ton, but the erased stations cannot be recovered.  
Searching by Program Type (PTY)  
(Remote Only)  
1. Press  
2. Toggle  
/PTY to enter PTY selection  
/PTY to select a PTY mode.  
Manually Setting Presets  
1. Press TUNE•PRESET to enter TUNE mode.  
3. Within 5 seconds, press SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP FORWARD to search for a station  
broadcasting the selected type of program.  
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
/ SKIP FORWARD  
to access the desired frequency.  
3. Press the PROG•SET button once.  
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Tuner  
You can search for stations using one of  
the following program types:  
RDS NEWS (news), AFFAIR ( news and documen-  
taries), 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), CLASSI (classical music),  
OTHERM (unclassified music), ALARM (alarm).  
EN  
Tape Player  
Playing a Tape  
5. Press STOP  
to end recording.  
Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.  
From CD  
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.  
2. Press the cassette door to open it.  
3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door  
closed.  
4. Press BAND/AUTO PROG/DECK 1•2 to select deck  
1 or 2.  
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.  
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD.  
3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded.  
4. Select the track, CD, or program to be recorded.  
5. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
6. CD begins to play.  
5. Press SKIP BACKWARD  
to position the tape to the desired starting position.  
6. Press PLAY to begin playback .  
/ SKIP FORWARD  
7. Press STOP  
to end recording.  
Tape to Tape  
Synchronize Recording  
Continuous Play  
1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.  
2. Insert the source tape into deck 2.  
3. Press RECORD. The playback and recording start  
simultaneously.  
.
1. Press PRESET UP  
on the remote control to  
enable continuous play. “C” will appear before the  
counter.  
2. Insert cassette tapes into deck 1 and 2.  
3. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select the deck to play  
first.  
Normal Recording  
4. Press PLAY  
to begin continuous playback.  
1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.  
2. Insert the source tape into deck 2 and press  
5. Press PRESET DOWN  
to disable continuous play  
PLAY  
.
Tape Counter  
3. Press RECORD when ready to record.  
You can keep track of tape position with the tape  
counter. Press PROG•SET to reset.  
From an Auxiliary Input  
1. Insert the cassette in deck 1.  
Recording  
From Tuner  
2. Check that the auxiliary device has been connected  
correctly to the GAME •MP3• L / R connector on the  
front of the audio system.  
3. Start playback on the auxiliary device.  
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
1. Insert a tape into deck 1.  
2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TUNER and to  
access the desired radio band.  
3. Tune to the station to be recorded.  
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 • Check power cord for a secure  
not turn on connection.  
CD button • Switch to another function (TAPE,  
will not  
Tuner) and then back to CD.  
• Unplug the unit for a moment, and  
then plug into power source again.  
• Check the outlet by plugging in  
another device.  
respond, or  
does not  
change  
discs when  
you press  
DISC SKIP  
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.  
Distorted or • Inspect the tape heads, clean it if  
noisy tape  
recordings  
necessary.  
• Make sure headphones are not  
plugged in.  
Remote  
control  
does not  
work  
• Check that the batteries are properly  
installed.  
• Replace weak batteries.  
• Check the system is plugged into  
power source.  
Poor radio • Check antenna connection.  
reception  
• Move antenna.  
• Turn off nearby electrical appliances,  
such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner,  
microwave, fluorescent lights.  
• Point the remote directly at the  
system’s front panel.  
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.  
• Move closer to the system.  
• Remove any obstacles between the  
remote and the system.  
• Clean the disc.  
• Try another CD.  
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.  
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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 must  
Cleaning CDs  
• 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 perime-  
ter.  
• 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  
be opened by only a qualified technician.  
Tape Player  
To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodical-  
ly 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 corresponding  
tab. If you later want to  
record on the tape, affix a  
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 clean-  
er.  
piece of adhesive tape over the hole.  
Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack  
in your tapes can cause 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.  
A
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Important Information  
Safety Precautions  
Headset Safety  
EN  
• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances.  
Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made  
only by a trained technician.  
• Do not play your headset at high volume.  
Hearing experts warn against extended high-  
volume play.  
• Never operate this product with the cabinet  
removed.  
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce vol-  
ume or discontinue use.  
•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.  
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and  
abnormally hot places.  
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any  
liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a  
trained technician for inspection.  
You should use with extreme caution or temporar-  
ily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situa-  
tions.  
Even if your headset is an open-air designed to let  
you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the vol-  
ume so high that you are unable to hear what is  
around you.  
• 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 col-  
lecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the compart-  
ment 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 and  
splashing.  
Don’t Infringe  
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 there-  
fore not condoned by Thomson.  
Technical Specification  
Power supply: 230V~50Hz  
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):  
Unit size - 311 x 306 x 390  
Speaker - 311 x 240 x 197  
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.  
Important Battery Information  
• 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 bat-  
teries 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 follow-  
ing 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  
- if an attempt is made to charge a battery not  
intended to be recharged.  
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 ver-  
sion serves as the final reference on all products and operational  
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.  
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