Thomson MS3300 Mini system User Manual
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MS3300
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
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Safety Information
For UK Only
CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS
POWER SOCKET
POWER SUPPLY 230V. It must not be
connected to D.C. mains.
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 under any circumstances plug the
severed plug into any mains socket as this could
result in electric shock.
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:
BLUE = NEUTRAL / BROWN = LIVE
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.
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or
colored 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.
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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
CAUTION!
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.
LASER λ= 780 nm, P max = 5 mW
Rating Information: At bottom/rear of the unit.
This unit comply with the existing requirements
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.
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD , DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
GEF AHR EINES
ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGS
ADVARSEL!
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.
VORSICHT!
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS–
VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A LASER
DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
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.
VARNING–
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
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AESSA
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LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
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Safety Precautions
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
•Minimum distances around the apparatus for
sufficient ventilation .
•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 .
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
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:
- 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.
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
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.
Important Information
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Safety Information
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
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
Sound Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
X-Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Creating Custom curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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
Selecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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
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
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
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
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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;
• one Thomson Warranty Card
Back View
1. AM Loop antenna Jacks.
2. FM Antenna Connector.
3. Main Speaker Jacks.
4. Aux In.
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.)
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.
Connecting the Speakers
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.
Installation
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings
shown below free from other surfaces:
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FM 75Ω
AUX IN
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the
ends of the speaker wires at all connection points.
Speaker Wire Connection
Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.
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Main Unit
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.
SOURCE - Selects among CD player, tuner, tape
player and AUX.
CLOCK - Enters clock setting mode; shows clock
time.
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; Turns on/ off
timer.
RECORD - Starts tape recording.
PROG/SET - Enters program mode for CD and
Tuner.
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;
shows the current track number, current folder
name and the total time of the current track
during playback.
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.
OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and closes disc
compartment.
PLAY / PAUSE - In CD mode - Plays and
pauses CD; In Tape mode - Plays and pauses tape
playback.
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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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TUNE/PRESET —In CD mode - Stops CD
playback.
In simple mp3 mode - Returns to the first track on
the current disc.
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
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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PHONES —Jack for connecting headphones.
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Remote Control
ON/ECO -Press and hold in STANDBY mode to
enter ECO (power saving, without clock
display) mode.
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.
•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.
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.
In Tuner mode - Selects next/ previous preset
station.
In Clock or Timer mode - Increases / decreases
the hour or minute digit.
VOL or - Decreases or Increases volume
level.
STOP - In CD mode - Stops CD playback; In
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.
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.
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.
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TUNER
TAPE
AUX
REPEAT•RDS
FM ST
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EQ
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OPEN•CLOSE
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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.
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.
REPEAT 1 - Repeat track.
REPEAT 1 DISC - Repeat current disc.
REPEAT ALL DISC - Repeat all disc.
ALL DISC - Play all discs once.
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.
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.
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Installing Batteries
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.
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).
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Settings
Showing Demonstration
Press DEMO to turn on/off demonstration mode.
The demonstration scrolls through all display
operations.
Setting the Clock
1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes
on the display.
2. Press PRESET - or PRESET + to set
the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to
minute digits.
3. Press PRESET - or PRESET + to set
the minute.
4. Press PROG/SET to save settings and STOP
to quit setting.
Setting the Timer
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
minute digits.
3. Press PRESET - or PRESET + to set
the minute.
4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time)
with clock time flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for
timer off time setting.
5. Press TIMER to select source. Press PRESET -
or PRESET + to select between CD /
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 or
on the remote control.
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 is displayed when timer is
activated.
Note:
When system is ON, you can press CLOCK
to display the current time for about 2
seconds.
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Settings
Sleep Mode
You can select the time interval in minutes before
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.
View Remaining Sleep Time
When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to
view remaining sleep time.
Adjust Sleep Time
Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time
is displayed to change sleep time.
Note:
Sleep is automatically de-activated when
the unit is turned off.
Sound Features
Volume Control
Turn VOLUME on the main unit or press VOL
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.
Bass Boost
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.
Muting Audio
Press MUTE on the remote to cut the sound.
(Remote Only)
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).
Creating a Custom Curve
1. Press EQ to select CUSTOM mode.
2. While CUSTOM is displayed, press PRESET -
or PRESET + on the main unit or SKIP
BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD on
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.
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Important CD and mp3
Information
This unit is compatible with
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for
playback.
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CD Player
CD-R / RW
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.
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.
• 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.
• 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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Loading Discs
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or
CD on the remote control to select CD mode.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
compartment.
3. Insert up to 5 discs with label face up.
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the
disc compartment.
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.
Play and Pause Discs
• Press PLAY/PAUSE in stop mode to begin
playback.
•Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback to to
pause disc.Press again to resume.
Play and load simultaneously by:
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray
while a CD is playing.
2. Load/change discs for available trays.
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the
tray.
Stop Playback
During playback, press STOP to stop playback.
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CD Player
Attention:
Do not push to force closing of the tray
during CD playback or tray opening.
Note:
Be sure to remove all discs from the disc
compartment before moving or transporting
the unit!
Tips:
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).
Notes on Simple mp3
Playback:
•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)
•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
•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.
Selecting Folders (mp3 CDs Only)
In stop mode, press BAND / AUTO PROG / CD
INFO to enter folder mode.
•Press PRESET FOLDER to go to the
previous non-empty folder.
• Press PRESET FOLDER to go to the
next non-empty folder.
Searching Through a CD
• Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP
FORWARD on the main unit or or
on the remote control to skip to the
previous or next track.
•Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP
FORWARD on the main unit or or
on the remote control to search through
a CD while it is playing.
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. FLD 03) (simple
mp3 CDs only),
•the total time of the current track (e.g. T 04:16)
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. TF 03) on the current
disc.
Sampling Tracks
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
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).
Random Playback
Press •PTY on the remote control to turn
on/off random playback. The random icon is
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.
Note:
The first 99 tracks of each disc will be
shuffled and played once before any of
them is repeated.
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.).
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Setting Up a CD Program
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.
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.
Playing a Program List
While in PROGRAM mode , press PLAY/PAUSE .
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.
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.
Clear Program Location
Press PROG/SET repeatedly until the program
location to be cleared is displayed. Press and hold
STOP to clear.
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Tips:
You can create a program of up to 32 tracks.
Note:
Only the first 99 tracks from each disc can
be programmed.
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Radio
Selecting Tuner Band
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.
Tuning to a Station
Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD
to select frequencies.
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 - or PRESET + on the
main system or PRESET FOLDER 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)
Auto Preset Programming
(FM only)
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.
Manually Setting Presets
1. Press the TUNE/PRESET button to enter TUNE
mode.
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP
FORWARD to access the desired
frequency.
3. Press the PROG/SET button once.
4. The most recently accessed program location
will be displayed.
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.
Suppressing Stereo Signal
Press FM ST. to toggle between FM mono and
stereo mode. (Remote Only) “ST” is displayed in
stereo mode.
Tips:
Your audio system has 32 preset stations.
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Tuning to an RDS Station
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.
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.
Searching by Program Type (PTY)
(Remote Only)
1. Press • PTY to enter PTY selection
2. Press • PTY repeatedly to select a PTY
mode.
3. Within 5 seconds, press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP FORWARD to search for a
station broadcasting the selected type of
program.
You can search for stations using one of the
following program types:
•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),
•HOBBY (recreational activities and leisure),
•JAZZ (jazz music),
•COUNTR (country music),
•NATION (national music),
•OLDIES (oldies music),
•FOLK M (folk music),
•DOCUME (documentaries),
•TEST,
•ALARM (alarm).
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Radio
Note:
RDS stations broadcast on FM only. When
the tuner detects an RDS signal, the RDS
icons turns on.
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Tape Player
Selecting Tape Player
Press SOURCE on the main unit or TAPE on the
remote control to select tape mode.
Playing a Tape
1. In tape mode, press on the cassette door to
open it.
2. Insert a tape into the door and push the door
closed.
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP
FORWARD to position the tape to the
desired starting position.
4. Press PLAY to begin playback.
5. Press PAUSE to pause playback.
Tape Counter
You can keep track of tape position with the tape
counter. Press PROG/SET to reset.
Recording
From Tuner
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.
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.
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP
FORWARD to select the track to be
recorded.
or
Press PROG/SET to enter program mode.
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
5. press STOP to end recording.
From AUX
1. Insert a tape into tape deck.
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.
5. Press STOP to end recording.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Solution
• Check power cord for a secure
connection.
• Unplug the unit for a moment,
and then plug into power
source again.
• Check the outlet by plugging in
another device.
• 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.
• Check antenna connection.
• Move antenna.
• Turn off nearby electrical
appliances, such as hair dryer,
vacuum cleaner, microwave,
fluorescent lights.
• 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.
• Inspect the tape heads, clean it
if necessary.
Problem
System will
not turn
on
No sound
Poor radio
reception
CD does
not play
Distorted
or noisy
tape
recordings
Problem
CD sound
skips
CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
Remote
control
does not
work
Solution
• 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.
• Switch to another function
(TAPE, Tuner) and then back
to CD.
• 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.
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
Solution
• 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.
Problem
mp3
playback
sequence
is out of
order
Folder 1
Folder 3
Song 1.1.1
Song 1.1.2
Song 1.1.3
Song 2.2
Song 2.3
Song 2.4
Song 1.2.1.1
Song 1.2.1.2
Song 1.2.1.3
Folder 1.2.1
Song 2.1.1
Song 2.1.2
Folder 2.1
Song 3.1
Song 3.2
Folder 1.1
Folder 1.2
Folder 2
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4
Song 4
Song 5
1
2
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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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Disconnect the audio system from the power
source before performing any maintenance.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.
CD Player
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It
must be opened by only a qualified technician.
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.
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.
Handling CDs
• 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 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 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
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.
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 213
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.
A
Side A Protection
B
Side B Protection
A
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