Technicolor Thomson Stereo System CS196 User Manual

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It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.  
 
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Safety Information  
CAUTION!  
ADVARSEL!  
EN  
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR  
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.  
UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.  
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid  
exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product. This  
system must be opened only by qualified  
technicians to prevent accidents caused by the  
laser beam.  
VORSICHT!  
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG  
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS–  
VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.  
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!  
CAUTION  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
LASER λ = 780 nm, P max = 5 mW  
Rating Information: At bottom/rear of the unit.  
This unit comply with the existing requirements  
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR  
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
ATTENTION  
RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE  
DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE  
LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.  
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.  
In accordance with the rating plate of  
the unit, this unit complies with  
current standards concerning electrical  
safety and electromagnetic  
compatibility.  
Please respect the environment Before  
throwing any batteries away, consult  
your distributor who may be able to  
take them back for specific recycling.  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
LASER KLASSE 1  
APPAREIL  
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LASER DE CLASSE  
1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE  
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT  
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your  
Eardrums  
VARNING–  
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL  
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.  
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.  
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.  
VARO!  
AVAT TAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUSOHITETTAESSA  
OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE.  
LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.  
Main plug is used as the disconnect device, it  
shall remain readily operable and should not be  
obstructed during intended used.To be  
completely disconnected the apparatus from  
supply mains,the main plug of the apparatus shall  
be disconnected from the mains socket outlet  
completely.  
Portions based upon Microsoft Windows Media Technologies. Copyright © 1999 Microsoft  
Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows Logo are trademarks  
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
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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Important Information  
• Minimum distances around the apparatus for  
sufficient ventilation .  
EN 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.  
• 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 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.  
environmental aspects of battery disposal .  
Precautions for the mp3 Player  
• Do not use the unit immediately after  
transportation from a cold place to a warm  
place; condensation problem may result.  
• Do not store the unit near fire, places with  
high temperature or in direct sunlight.  
• Do not operate or store unit in places with  
frequent static electricity or electrical noise  
(e.g. speaker, TV set).  
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp  
chamois leather. Never use solvents.  
• The unit must only be opened by qualified  
personnel.  
• 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.  
Note:  
This unit may temporarily cease to function  
if subjected to electrostatic disturbance.  
To resume normal operation, it may be  
necessary to cycle the power off and back  
on or to remove and reinstall the batteries.  
 
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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.  
• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the  
following circumstances:  
- if mixed with a different battery type,  
- if inserted incorrectly,  
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.  
This symbol means that your  
inoperative electronic appliance must  
be collected separately and not mixed  
with the household waste. The  
European Union has implemented a  
- 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.  
specific collection and recycling  
system for which manufacturers are responsible.  
This appliance has been designed and  
manufactured with high quality materials and  
components that can be recycled and reused.  
Electrical and electronic appliances are liable to  
contain parts that are necessary in order for the  
system to work properly but which can become a  
health and environmental hazard if they are not  
handled or disposed of in the proper way.  
Consequently, please do not throw out your  
inoperative appliance with the household waste.  
If you are the owner of the appliance, you must  
deposit it at the appropriate local collection point  
or leave it with the vendor when buying a new  
appliance.  
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.  
• If you are a professional user, please follow  
your supplier's instructions.  
• If the appliance is rented to you or left in your  
care, please contact your service provider.  
Help us protect the environment in which we  
live!  
Caution While Driving  
Use of headphones while operating an  
automobile or moving vehicle is not  
recommended and is unlawful in some states and  
areas. Be careful and attentive on the road. Stop  
operation of the unit if you find it disruptive or  
distracting while driving.  
 
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Table of Contents  
Safety Information  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Recording CD to mp3 player . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Recording Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Instant Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Recording Tuner / AUX to mp3 player . . . . . .17  
Instant Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Program Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Recording to USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Deleting Files from mp3 player / USB Device 18  
EN  
Important Information  
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Content of Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Connections of Antennas and Speakers . . . . .3  
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Advanced Playback Controls . . . . .19  
Intro/ Repeat/Random . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Setting Up a Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Rename Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Advanced Navigation Controls . . .21  
File Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
Tips on Playback Sequence of Disc . . . . . . . . .22  
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Setting the Clock / Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Sound Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Bass Boost and Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
mp3 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Turn On/Off the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Playback Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
DSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Play modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
CD and mp3 Disc Playback . . . . . . .10  
Play / Pause Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Stop and Searching Through a CD . . . . . . . . .13  
USB and mp3 player . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Connecting USB device to the Main Unit . . .13  
Connecting / Disconnecting mp3 Player to the  
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Selecting USB or mp3 player Mode . . . . . . . .14  
Memory Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .26  
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
mp3 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Auto Preset Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Manually Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
Tuning to an RDS Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Searching by Program Type (PTY) . . . . . . . . . .16  
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Getting Started  
Content of Box  
Connections of Antennas and  
Speakers  
EN  
• one main unit (with 2 main speakers);  
• one remote control;  
• one FM antenna;  
• one MW loop antennas;  
• one mp3 Player;  
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• one user manual;  
• one Thomson Warranty Card  
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Warning:  
Use of this product is for your personal use  
only. Unauthorized recording or duplication  
of copyrighted material may infringe upon  
the rights of third parties and may be  
contrary to copyright laws.  
Note:  
1. AUX IN.  
2. MW Loop antenna Jacks.  
3. Main Speaker terminal tabs.  
4. FM Antenna Jack.  
Make sure the tracks are encoded in mp3  
or Windows Media Formats and supported  
bitrates. Bitrates supported by the player:  
mp3 – 32 to 320kbps  
wma - 40 to 160kbps  
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Getting Started  
Using the FM and MW Antennas  
EN  
Installation  
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings  
Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to  
make sure both the FM and MW antennas are  
positioned properly. Uncoil the FM antenna at  
the back of the unit, 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 MW  
antenna loop to the back of the unit if you listen  
to MW stations. Rotate the MW loop antenna for  
better reception.  
shown below free from other surfaces:  
Front View  
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DEMO/DIMMER  
ON/ECO  
CD  
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SELECT  
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Connecting the Speakers  
Speaker terminal tabs marked L are for left while  
R are for right. Each speaker has a black  
(negative) and a red (positive) wire. When  
connecting the speakers, match the red wires to  
the red jacks and the black wires to the black  
jacks.  
Side View  
5 cm  
10 cm  
Speaker Wire Connection  
Push Speaker terminal tab  
down to insert wire.  
Release tab to lock wire in  
the terminal.  
NOTE: Make sure the insulation  
is completely removed from the  
speaker wires at all connection points.  
ends of the  
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General Controls  
SOURCE - Selects among CD player, tuner, USB,  
mp3 player and AUX.  
Main Unit - Front View  
EN  
BAND/INFO - In CD mode - Selects display  
options to show track elapse time, track remain  
time or disc remain time.  
C S 1 9 6  
Sleep  
In mp3 / WMA mode - Shows ID3 tag.  
In USB / mp3 player mode - Shows memory usage.  
In Tuner mode - selects radio band.  
DEMO/DIMMER  
ON/ECO  
CD  
REC  
USB - Starts and stops record to USB  
device.  
REC  
mp3 player  
MP3 PLAYER - Starts and stops record to  
USB  
REC MP3 PLAYER  
SOURCE  
REC  
mp3 player.  
BAND/INFO  
BACK  
SELECT  
TUNE/PRESET  
BACK - In navigation mode - navigates  
backwards.  
In rename mode - edits previous alphabet  
SELECT - In mp3 / WMA / USB stop mode - Enters  
navigation mode.  
PHONES  
In navigation mode - navigates forward.  
In rename mode - confirms the editing alphabet  
(PLAY/PAUSE) - Starts and pauses playback  
for CD, USB and mp3 player.  
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TUNE/PRESET - Stops CD, USB and mp3 player,  
In Tuner mode - selects tune or preset mode.  
(SKIP FORWARD) - In CD mode - Goes to  
the next CD track and setting options; searches  
forward through CD;  
In USB and mp3 player mode - Skips to the next  
file;  
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.  
(SKIP BACKWARD) - In CD mode - Goes to  
the previous CD track and setting options;  
searches backward through CD;  
CD-R RW COMPATIBLE  
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mp3  
ON/ECO - Press briefly to turn on and off the  
unit. Press and hold in standby mode to enter  
ECO (power saving, without clock display) mode.  
The red standby indicator lights above the  
button.  
DEMO/DIMMER - Activates and deactivates  
demonstration.  
In USB and mp3 player mode - Skips to the  
previous file;  
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.  
Tips:  
In STANDBY mode, press ON/ECO to turn  
the system on in the previously used mode.  
Press SOURCE to select the corresponding  
mode. Look at the display icons to identify  
the current mode.  
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General Controls  
- Opens or closes the disc tray.  
VOLUME CONTROL - Adjusts volume (except in  
navigation mode).  
EN  
Remote Control  
In mp3 / WMA / USB navigation mode - Rotate  
clockwise to navigate downwards and rotate  
counter-clockwise to navigate upwards.  
PHONES - Jack for connecting headphones  
USB socket - connects USB devices  
ON  
ECO  
SOURCE  
mp3 player  
- connects mp3 player  
BAND  
FM ST  
B.BOOST  
EQ  
DEMO/DIMMER  
CD INFO  
Note:  
Refer to “mp3 Player” section on page 23-  
25 for mp3 player operation details.  
VOL  
REC  
USB  
REC  
PLAYER  
PROG  
ADD  
DEL  
INTRO/CT  
/PTY  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
REPEAT/RDS  
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ON/ECO - Press briefly to turn on and off the  
unit. Press and hold in standby mode to enter  
ECO (power saving, without clock display) mode.  
The red standby indicator lights above the  
button.  
SOURCE - Selects among CD player, tuner, USB,  
mp3 player, and AUX.  
(UP)- In navigation mode - Navigates  
upwards and move up a list.  
In tuner mode - selects the next preset number.  
In rename mode - selects alphabets  
(DOWN)- In navigation mode - Navigates  
downwards and move down a list.  
In tuner mode - Selects the previous preset  
number.  
In rename mode - selects alphabets  
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General Controls  
(LEFT/BACK) - In navigation mode - Navigates  
backwards.  
(RIGHT /ENTER) - In navigation mode -  
Navigates forward.  
BAND - In Tuner mode - selects radio band.  
B. BOOST - Turns on or off Bass Boost.  
FM ST - Selects between stereo and mono sound  
in FM tuner mode.  
INTRO/CT - In CD / USB and mp3 player mode -  
Turns intro mode on or off to play the first 10  
seconds of each track / file.  
In CT mode, replaces the displayed time with RDS  
station time.  
CLOCK - Displays clock time. Press and hold to  
enter clock setting mode.  
EN  
ADD - In CD / USB / mp3 player mode - Adds  
track / file to Program List.  
EQ - Selects equalizer presets.  
DEMO/DIMMER - Activates and deactivates  
demonstration.  
/PTY - In CD / USB / mp3 player mode - Turns  
on/off random playback.  
Adjusts the brightness of display.  
CD INFO - In CD mode - Selects display options  
to show track elapse time, track remain time or  
disc remain time.  
In TUNER mode - Search radio band by program  
type.  
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode. Activates and  
deactivates timer.  
In mp3 / WMA mode - Shows ID3 tag.  
In USB / memory card mode - Shows memory  
usage.  
DEL - When reviewing program, removes track /  
file from Program List.  
In USB / mp3 player mode - Removes file from the  
connected mp3 player.  
- Mutes audio output.  
VOL  
level.  
or  
- Decreases or Increases volume  
In rename mode - deletes current alphabet  
REPEAT/RDS - In CD mode - Repeats a track or  
CD.  
(SKIP BACKWARD) - In clock and timer  
setting mode - Goes to the previous setting  
option. In CD / USB / mp3 player mode - Goes to  
the previous track; searches backward through  
CD;  
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.  
(PLAY/PAUSE) - In CD / USB / mp3 player  
mode - Starts and pauses playback.  
In TUNER mode - displays RDS information.  
In USB / mp3 player mode - Repeats one file or  
repeats all files.  
SLEEP - Selects the time interval in minutes  
before the unit turns off.  
(SKIP FORWARD) - In clock and timer  
setting mode - Goes to the next setting option. In  
CD / USB / mp3 player mode - Goes to the next  
track; searches forward through CD;  
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.  
REC  
USB - Starts and stops record to USB  
device.  
REC  
PLAYER - Starts and stops record to mp3  
player.  
TUNE/PRESET (STOP) - In TUNER mode -  
Selects tune or preset mode. In CD / USB / mp3  
player mode - Stops playback;  
- Opens and closes disc  
compartment.  
PROG - In CD, USB, mp3 player and Tuner mode -  
Enters program mode.  
In navigation mode - enters rename mode and  
store new file names  
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General Controls  
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.  
1. Open the battery compartment door by  
pressing down on the tab and then lifting the  
door out.  
2. Insert “AAA”(UM4) batteries in the  
compartment.  
3. Replace the battery compartment door in  
place.  
Display  
Program - In program mode.  
Repeat 1 / Repeat ALL - Indicates the repeat  
option that is activated.  
Sleep  
mp3 Repeat 1  
WMA  
Jazz Classic Rock Custom  
All Intro  
Program B.Boost  
Repeat 1 - Repeats current track.  
Repeat All - Repeats all the tracks.  
Intro - Intro is activated so the first 10 seconds of  
each track will be played.  
CDUSB  
AUX REC mp3 Player Stereo RDS  
Tuner  
Jazz / Classic / Rock / Custom - Current  
equalizer setting.  
B.Boost - Bass boost is activated.  
- Random playback is activated in CD mode.  
Sleep - Sleep is activated.  
- Timer is activated.  
- Currently in playback mode.  
II - Currently in pause mode.  
CD / Tuner / USB / mp3 player / AUX - indicates  
the current mode.  
REC - Recording is activated.  
Stereo - In FM tuner mode, indicates stereo  
sound is selected.  
RDS - In tuner mode, RDS information is available.  
- Folder in navigation mode.  
- Track in navigation mode.  
mp3 / WMA - Current CD format.  
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Settings  
4. Press TIMER to change to Timer Off setting  
with clock time flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for  
timer off time setting.  
Showing Demonstration  
Press DEMO/DIMMER to turn on/off  
demonstration mode. The demonstration scrolls  
through all display operations.  
EN  
OFF  
0:00  
Setting the Clock  
1. Press and hold CLOCK on the remote control  
until the hour flashes on the display.  
5. Press TIMER to select source. Press  
or  
to select TUNER / REC TUNER / DISC / USB /  
PLAYER.  
If TUNER REC is selected, press  
to select the preset station.  
2. Press  
press CLOCK to shift to minute digits.  
3. Press or to set the minute.  
or  
to set the hour and then  
or  
4. Press CLOCK twice to save and quit settings.  
PRE 01  
Note:  
When system is ON, you can press CLOCK  
to display the current time for about 2  
seconds.  
6. Press TIMER to set volume. Adjust VOLUME  
CONTROL to select desired volume level.  
VOL 10  
Setting the Timer  
1. Press and hold TIMER on the remote control  
until Timer On and the clock hour flashes on  
the display.  
7. Press TIMER to save and quit settings.  
The timer is automatically activated once timer  
setting is saved.  
ON  
2:00  
Activating the Timer  
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the alarm.  
2. For setting time, press  
or  
to set the  
hour and then press TIMER to shift to minute  
digits.  
The timer icon  
activated.  
is displayed when timer is  
3. Press  
or  
to set the minute.  
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Settings  
Adjust Sleep Time  
Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time  
is displayed to change sleep time.  
EN Sleep Mode  
You can select the time interval in minutes before  
the unit turns off automatically.  
Press SLEEP to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45,  
30, 15 and 5 minutes.  
Note:  
The SLEEP icon lights on the display when sleep  
mode is activated.  
Sleep is automatically de-activated when  
the unit is turned off.  
View Remaining Sleep Time  
When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to  
view remaining sleep time.  
Sound Features  
Volume Control  
Rotate the volume control on the main unit or  
Using Preset Equalizer Curves  
Press EQ to toggle among FLAT, JAZZ, CLASSIC,  
ROCK, and CUSTOM. The display shows your  
selection briefly and the relative icon lights on  
the display.  
press VOL  
or  
on the remote control to  
adjust volume level. The volume level shows  
briefly on the display.  
Creating a Custom Curve  
1. Press EQ to select CUSTOM mode.  
2. While CUSTOM is displayed, press  
to cycle among displayed bass and treble  
range levels.  
3. While BAS and TRE is displayed, adjust volume  
control to set the associated gain between  
-10 - +10.  
Bass Boost  
Press B.BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass  
frequency. The B.Boost icon lights on the display  
when it is activated.  
or  
Muting Audio  
4. Press EQ to exit.  
Press  
on the remote to cut the sound  
(Remote Only). MUTE flashes on the display.  
or  
EQ  
BAS +08  
EQ  
TRE +02  
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CD and mp3 Disc Playback  
Important CD and mp3 / wma  
Information  
EN  
Notes on mp3/wma Disc:  
Use .mp3 as the extension when converting  
audio files into mp3 for saving onto  
CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e.g. Abc08.mp3.  
Do not use any other extension e.g. .doc,  
.pdf.  
CD-R / RW  
This unit is compatible with  
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for  
playback.  
• Do not use the .mp3 extension for other  
text or non-audio data files as this may  
result in serious malfunction and harmful  
noise interference.  
• For better quality in mp3/WMA disc  
playback, the CD quality should be  
recorded 128kbps or above.  
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:  
Do not affix any type of labels to either  
side (recordable or labeled side) of a  
CD-R/RW disc as this may result in the  
unit malfunctioning.  
• To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc, do  
not open the disc compartment door while  
the disc is being read.  
• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc  
into the unit. This may take a longer time  
to read the disc.  
• Playback capability for CD-RW discs  
may vary due to variations in the  
quality of the CD-RW disc and the  
recorder used to create the disc.  
Disc data size > 650MB is not  
recommended.  
Total files and folders in the disc should  
not exceed 250, it also depends on the  
length of the file/folder names.  
For mixed mode discs, only one mode will  
be selected for playback depending on the  
recording format.  
To ensure good performance, wait until  
the disc changer completely reads the disc  
before proceeding.  
mp3 files in CD ROM EXTRA format disc  
cannot be recognized.  
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CD and mp3 Disc Playback  
EN Loading Discs  
Play and Pause Disc  
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.  
To play disc in the disc compartment,  
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
to open the disc  
- press  
in stop mode to begin playback.  
compartment.  
3. Insert disc with label facing up.  
• During mp3 / WMA playback, the display show  
ID3 tags (Title, Artist and Album).  
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE  
again to close the disc  
compartment.  
If the disc is a mp3 / WMA CD, the respective MP3  
and WMA icon lights on the display during  
playback.  
Audio CD  
mp3 / WMA CD  
0:01  
0:00  
TRACK 01  
ID3 tag  
• Press  
during playback to  
Note:  
pause disc. Press again to resume.  
Be sure to remove disc from the disc  
compartment before moving or transporting  
the unit!  
Attention:  
Do not push to force closing of the tray  
during CD playback or tray opening.  
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CD and mp3 Disc Playback  
Stop Playback  
Searching Through a CD  
EN  
During playback, press  
The unit returns to navigation mode briefly  
(approx. 10 seconds) before entering stop mode.  
to stop playback.  
• Press  
next track.  
• Press and hold  
/
to skip to the previous or  
/
to search through  
a CD while it is playing.  
Navigation mode:  
Audio CD  
mp3 / WMA CD  
Tips:  
00:48  
02  
TRACK 01  
FOLDERS  
In CD stop mode, press  
or  
to enter  
navigation mode and show disc menu.  
In CD navigation mode, press  
to return to stop mode.  
Stop mode:  
Audio CD  
mp3 / WMA CD  
43:55  
184  
TOTAL 12  
TRACKS  
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USB and mp3 player  
The playback controls of USB devices and mp3  
player are basically the same. Connect the devices  
first and then you can start playback.  
EN  
Disconnecting the mp3 player  
from the Main Unit  
Press eject button on the right side of the unit to  
disconnect the player from the Audio System.  
Connecting USB devices to the  
Main Unit  
Insert the USB port of the USB device you want to  
connect into the USB connector of the main unit.  
Unplug the device to disconnect.  
Connecting the mp3 Player to the  
Main Unit  
1. Press and hold the lock button on the back of  
the player and push the USB connector out  
from the player.  
MP3  
Press to  
disconnect player  
PLAYER  
PUSH  
EJECT  
2. Insert the USB port of the mp3 player into the  
USB connector for the player of the main unit.  
Side View  
C
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Sleep  
DEMO/DIMMER  
ON/ECO  
CD  
Insert mp3 player here  
mp3 player  
SOURCE  
R
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B
REC MP3 PLAYER  
mp3  
BAND/INFO  
BACK  
SELECT  
TUNE/PRESET  
player  
eject  
PHONES  
button  
Insert USB device here  
D
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CD-R  
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RW COMPATIBLE  
mp3  
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USB and mp3 player  
Selecting USB or mp3 player  
Mode  
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select USB or mp3  
player mode.  
Skipping Files  
EN  
Press  
/
to skip to the previous or  
to search through  
next file.  
• Press and hold  
/
a file while it is playing.  
USB / mp3 player Playback  
Features  
Start and Pause Playback  
Memory Usage  
Press BAND/INFO on the main unit or CD/INFO  
on remote to view memory usage on the USB  
device or the mp3 player.  
Press PLAY / PAUSE  
to start and pause  
playback.  
Stop Playback  
Press  
to stop playback operations.  
The unit enters navigation mode for 10 seconds  
before entering stop mode.  
Stop Mode  
Navigation Mode  
02  
02  
TRACKS  
FOLDERS  
Tips:  
In stop mode, press  
(RIGHT / ENTER)  
to enter navigation mode and show disc menu.  
In navigation mode, press  
to return to stop mode.  
(LEFT / BACK)  
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Radio  
automatic upon pressing the button. You can  
stop the automatic scan by pressing any button,  
but the erased stations cannot be recovered.  
EN Selecting Tuner Band  
1. Press SOURCE to enter Tuner mode.  
2. Press BAND/ INFO to select between FM MW  
or LW Radio band.  
FM  
AUTO  
Tuning to a Station  
Manually Setting Presets  
Press  
or  
to select frequencies. Press  
1. Press the  
button to enter TUNE  
and hold  
or  
to scan frequencies.  
mode.  
2. Press  
or to access the desired  
frequency.  
3. Press the PROG button once and the most  
recently accessed program location flashes on  
the display.  
Using Presets  
The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode.  
• Press to toggle TUNE and PRESET  
mode until “Program” lights on the display.  
P:02  
91.10MHZ  
• Press  
or  
to access the previous or  
next preset station.  
Program  
FM02  
4. If a different program location is preferred,  
press  
or  
to move to the desired  
91.10MHZ  
preset number (1-32).  
5. Press PROG to store the selected frequency at  
that preset.  
Tips:  
Under PRESET mode, press  
can only acess the preset stations. Manaully  
tuning is not accessible in this mode.  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and  
stereo mode. (Remote Only) “STEREO” is  
displayed in stereo mode.  
or  
Auto Preset Programming  
(FM only)  
Press and hold the BAND/ 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  
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Radio  
Tuning to an RDS Station  
Searching by Program Type (PTY)  
EN  
(Remote Only)  
1. Press  
2. Press  
mode.  
• PTY to enter PTY selection  
• PTY repeatedly to select a PTY  
Note:  
RDS stations broadcast on FM only. When  
the tuner detects an RDS signal, the RDS  
icons turns on.  
3. Within 5 seconds, press  
or  
to search  
for a station broadcasting the selected type of  
program.  
You can search for stations using one of the  
following program types:  
NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA,  
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M, ROCK M ,  
MOR M , LIGHT M , CLASSIC, OTHER M ,  
WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILD, SOCIAL, RELIGION,  
PHONE, TRAVEL, HOBBY, JAZZ, COUNTRY,  
NATION, OLDIES, FOLK M, DOCUMENTARIES,  
TEST, ALARM .  
1. Press  
frequency.  
2. If a RDS station found, RDS lights on display  
with station name shown.  
or  
to go to your desired  
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.  
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Recording  
Recording to mp3 player or USB device are  
basically the same. You can record CD, Tuner or  
AUX files to the mp3 player or USB device.  
EN  
Tips:  
If CD playback is already started,  
recording will begin instantly when REC  
MP3 PLAYER is pressed.  
Recording CD to mp3 Player  
Recording Standby  
1. Connect the mp3 player to the USB port, “USB  
Connected” will show on the display.  
2. In CD stop mode, CD navigation mode or CD  
If CD playback is stopped, playback and  
recording will start instantly when REC  
MP3 PLAYER is pressed.  
pause mode, press REC  
MP3 PLAYER.  
3. Press to start CD playback and recording  
will begin. This is indicated by the REC  
mp3Player icon on the display.  
Tips:  
4. Press  
to stop recording.  
Recording  
Recording stops automatically when  
CD stops (Example: end of disc is reached).  
0:20  
SONG NAME  
Recording Tuner / AUX to mp3  
player  
Example  
Instant Recording  
1. In Tuner or AUX mode, press REC  
PLAYER to start recording.  
Recording  
(To record only selected tracks from a CD):  
1. Create a CD program by following instructions  
under “Setting Up a Program List” on page 19.  
2. In CD stop mode or navigation mode, press  
MP3  
REC  
MP3 PLAYER.  
FM  
3. From normal playback mode, press PROG to  
enter program play mode. Playback and  
recording begins automatically. The Prog  
91.10MHZ  
icon lights and REC  
mp3Player icon  
flashes on the display.  
Example  
4. Press  
or REC  
MP3 PLAYER to stop  
1. In radio mode, select the station to record  
(refer to page 15 for details).  
recording.  
2. Press REC  
3. Press  
MP3 PLAYER to start recording.  
or REC MP3 PLAYER to stop  
Instant Recording  
1. In CD playback mode, press REC  
MP3  
recording.  
PLAYER to start recording. REC mp3Player  
icon flashes on the display.  
Note:  
The encoding bitrate for tuner, CD  
and AUX signal are as below:  
CD / Aux : 128 kbps  
Tuner : 96 kbps  
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Recording  
Program Recording  
Deleting Files from mp3  
Player/USB device  
1. In navigation mode, select the file to delete  
using the navigation buttons (Refer to  
“Navigation Controls” for details.)  
EN  
1. Press and hold TIMER on the remote control  
until Timer On and the clock hour flashes on  
the display.  
2. For setting time, press  
or  
to set the  
hour and then press TIMER to shift to minute  
digits.  
3. Press  
or  
to set the minute.  
4. Press TIMER to change to Timer Off setting  
with clock time flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 or  
timer off time setting.  
SONG01  
5. Press TIMER repeatedly to select REC TUNER.  
2. Press DEL on the remote control.  
6. Press  
or  
to select the preset station.  
7. Press TIMER to set volume. Adjust VOLUME  
CONTROL to select desired volume level.  
8. Press TIMER to save and quit settings.  
The timer is automatically activated once timer  
setting is saved. Recording will start at the  
preset time.  
DEL  
YES  
NO  
*
3. Rotate the Volume button on the main unit or  
press or on the remote  
control to select Yes to delete or No to cancel.  
4. Press SELECT on the main unit or  
on the  
Recording to USB Device  
Follow the steps of “Recording CD / Tuner /  
remote control to confirm selection.  
AUX to mp3 player” in the last section by  
04  
pressing REC  
USB instead of REC  
MP3  
TRACKS  
PLAYER. REC USB will flashes on the display  
while recording.  
Deleting All Files  
Tips:  
In navigation mode, press and hold DEL on the  
remote control to delete all the files on the mp3  
player.  
Make sure “write protect” is turned  
off in the USB device during  
recording.  
Tips:  
To view elapsed recording time and  
remaining time, press BAND/INFO on  
the main unit or CD INFO on the remote in  
recording mode.  
Elapsed  
0:22  
recording  
time  
Remaining  
Time  
146:14  
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Advanced Playback Controls  
In CD / USB / mp3 mode, advanced playback  
EN  
Setting Up a Program List  
1. In navigation mode, use the navigation  
controls to select the track to add to Program  
List.  
controls allow you to sample, repeat and radom  
playback files, set up a Program List. In mp3 /  
WMA / USB mode, allow you to rename tracks.  
2. Press ADD to save the selected track into the  
next available program location.  
3. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store more tracks into  
program memory.  
Sampling Files  
Press INTRO/CT on the remote control to play the  
first 10 seconds of each track/file.  
INTRO is displayed when sampling is activated.  
Press INTRO/CT again to turn intro mode off.  
P:02  
Repeat  
ADD TO  
Press REPEAT on the remote control to toggle  
repeat options:  
Repeat the current file (Repeat 1),  
Repeat all the tracks (Repeat All), or  
Normal playback.  
Tips:  
Random Playback  
You can create a program of up to 32 tracks.  
Press  
on the remote control to turn on/off  
random playback.  
activated.  
icon is displayed when it is  
Tips:  
In CD stop mode, press PROG to toggle  
between program mode and normal mode.  
Note:  
Each source mode has an individual Program  
List.  
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Advanced Playback Controls  
Playing a Program List  
While in PROGRAM stop mode , press  
Rename Tracks  
You can rename tracks in USB device or mp3  
EN  
.
If you are not currently in program mode, press  
PROG to enter program mode. Program playback  
begins automatically.  
player.  
1. In mp3 / WMA / USB navigation mode, press  
PROG on the remote control to enter rename  
mode.  
Display Program List  
2. Press  
or  
to select alphabets.  
3. Press SELECT to confirm the current alphabet  
and move to the next alphabet.  
4. Press PROG to confirm and store the new file  
name after editing the last alphabet.  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press  
PROG to enter PROGRAM mode. Program  
playback begins automatically after entering  
program mode.  
5. Press BACK to edit the previous alphabet.  
6. Press DELETE to delete the alphabet.  
To display program list, press  
.
PROG 30  
2. Press  
/
repeatedly to view  
each track assignment in the program list.  
Deleting from Program List  
1. While in PROGRAM mode, press  
select the program to delete.  
2. Press DEL.  
/
to  
3. Press  
No and Yes.  
4. Press to confirm selection.  
/
to select between  
Deleting the Entire Program List  
1. While in PROGRAM mode, press  
to select the program to delete.  
2. Press and hold DEL.  
/
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Advanced Navigation Controls  
Remote Control  
File Navigation  
Main Unit  
EN  
ON  
ECO  
SOURCE  
BAND  
FM ST  
B.BOOST  
mp3 player  
DEMO/DIMMER  
USB  
MP3 PLAYER  
SOURCE  
REC  
REC  
CD INFO  
BAND/INFO  
BACK  
SELECT  
TUNE/PRESET  
VOL  
PHONES  
REC  
USB  
REC  
PLAYER  
PROG  
INTRO/CT  
/PTY  
CLOCK  
TIMER  
SLEEP  
REPEAT/RDS  
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(LEFT / BACK)- Navigates backwards.  
Returns to the previous navigation menu level.  
Returns to stop mode from navigation mode.  
(RIGHT / ENTER)- Navigates forward.  
Enters navigation mode from mp3 / WMA / USB  
stop mode.  
Enters current folder and shows the first  
file/folder from current folder.  
(UP) - Navigates upwards.  
Enters navigation mode from mp3 / WMA / USB /  
memory card stop mode.  
Selects previous file/folder on the navigation  
menu.  
(DOWN)- Navigates downwards.  
Enters navigation mode from mp3 / WMA / USB  
stop mode.  
Selects next file/folder from the navigation menu.  
ADD - In mp3 / WMA / USB navigation mode -  
adds the selected file into Program List.  
DEL - When reviewing program, removes the  
selected file from Program List.  
SELECT - Enters navigation mode from mp3 /  
WMA / USB stop mode.  
Enters selected folder in navigation mode.  
Begins playback of the selected file in navigation  
mode.  
BACK - Goes back up one level in navigation  
mode; returns to stop mode from navigation  
mode when at root level.  
REC  
USB - Starts and stops record to USB  
device.  
REC  
MP3 PLAYER - Starts and stops record to  
mp3 player.  
Volume Control - Rotate clockwise to navigate  
downwards.  
Rotate counter-clockwise to navigate upwards.  
In USB / mp3 mode - Deletes selected file.  
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Advanced Navigation Controls  
EN  
Tips on Playback Sequence of Disc  
• Check that the mp3/WMA 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.  
LEVEL 1  
LEVEL 2  
LEVEL 3  
LEVEL 4  
A
D
8
9
Folder 1.1  
Song 1.1.1  
Song 1.1.2  
Folder 1  
10 Song 1.1.3  
E
F
G
13  
Song 1.2.1.1  
Folder 1.2.1  
Folder 1.2  
Folder 2.1  
14 Song 1.2.1.2  
Song 1.2.1.3  
15  
B
11  
Song 2.1.1  
Song 2.1.2  
Folder 2  
12  
3
4
5
Song 2.2  
Song 2.3  
Song 2.4  
C
6
7
Song 3.1  
Song 3.2  
Folder 3  
1
2
Song 4  
Song 5  
Note:  
Folder playback sequence is indicated by the letters A to G.  
Song playback sequence is indicated by the numbers (1 to 15) in front of the song name.  
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mp3 Player  
EN Insert battery into the player  
Note:  
1. Slide the battery door by following the  
direction of arrow.  
This unit may temporarily cease to function  
if subjected to electrostatic disturbance.  
To resume normal operation, it may be  
necessary to cycle the power off and back  
on or to remove and reinstall the batteries.  
2. Insert a “AAA”(UM4) battery with polarities  
corresponding to the indications in the  
compartment.  
3. Replace the door to the battery compartment.  
General Controls  
- Press once to turns the unit on. In play  
mode, press once to starts and pause music  
playback.  
- In stop mode, press once to turn off the  
unit. Press once to stop music playback.  
- Skips to the previous song or the  
beginning of the current song. Press and hold to  
scan backwards.  
USB lock button - Press and hold and push the  
USB connector out form the unit.  
VOL + / - - Increases and decreases the volume  
level.  
M - Selects among playback options. (repeat one,  
repeat all, random playback, repeat random  
playback)  
DSP - Selects among DSP modes (Flat, Bass, Pop,  
Rock, Jazz)  
-Skips to the next song. Press and hold to  
scan forward.  
LOCK - Slide the switch to lock or unlick the keys  
of the player  
Headphones Jack - Insert headphones here.  
(USB port) - Use the USB port to connect to  
the Audio System.  
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mp3 Player  
Display Overview  
Stop Playback  
EN  
1. Shows current volume level.  
• During playback, press  
to stop playback.  
The total number of tracks is display.  
• Press in stop mode to turn the unit off.  
4
3
5
2
1
Skipping Tracks  
• To skip to the next track, press and release the  
button.  
• To go to the previous track, press and release  
the  
button.  
2. The relative play mode indicator lights  
to show current selection.  
- repeat track  
Scan Tracks  
•To scan backwards in the track that is playing,  
press and hold the  
•To scan forwards in the track that is playing,  
- repeat all  
- random playback  
button.  
- repeat random playback  
press and hold the  
button.  
3.  
4.  
is displayed when the  
key lock function is activated.  
shows the battery level.  
Note:  
5. This section shows song information.  
If the elapsed time of the playing track is  
less than 0:04, pressing Skip backward once  
will return to previous track.  
The information in this section presumes you’ve  
successfully transferred files to the mp3 player,  
and you’re ready to play some music.  
If the elapsed time of the playing track is  
more than 0:04, pressing Skip backward  
once will return to the beginning of the  
current track.  
Turn On/Off the mp3 player  
Press  
to turn the unit on/off. Playback starts  
automatically from the first track.  
Play / Pause  
In stop mode, press  
to start playback of  
selected track. Current track number, elapsed  
playback time and track title show on display.  
• To pause playback, press  
during  
playback. Press  
playback.  
again to resume  
001 00:28  
SONG NAME  
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mp3 Player  
EN Adjusting the Volume  
DSP  
Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume.  
Press the DSP button repeatedly to select among  
DSP modes:  
FLAT > BASS > POP > ROCK > JAZZ  
The current selection shows briefly on the display.  
Key Lock  
• To avoid accidental key activation, slide the key  
lock switch to the left.  
The Lock icon  
• Slide to the switch to the right to unlock.  
can be seen on display.  
0 0 1 0 0 : 2 8  
D S P  
F L AT  
Play modes  
Note:  
During playback, press M repeatedly to select  
among the following playback modes:  
Normal playback  
When the unit is in off mode and the key  
lock switch is at the LOCK position,  
pressing the PLAY / ON key will cause the  
display to show the key lock icon for three  
seconds.  
Repeat Track -  
Repeat All -  
Random Playback -  
Repeat Random Playback -  
Check for Updates  
Frequently Asked Questions  
and firmware upgrades for our Lyra Digital Audio  
Player. You must update your system after new  
downloads have been made in order for the new  
applications to be executed.  
lyra.com  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Main Unit  
EN  
Problem Solution  
Problem Solution  
System will • Check power cord for a secure  
CD sound  
skips  
• Clean the disc.(Refer to P.28)  
not turn  
on  
connection.  
• Check disc for warping,  
scratches, or other damage.  
• Check if something is causing  
the system to vibrate. If so,  
move the system.  
• Make sure the speakers are at  
least 3 feet away or on a  
different surface from the  
main unit.  
• Unplug the unit for a moment,  
and then plug into power  
source again.  
• Check the outlet by plugging in  
another device.  
No sound  
• Increase the volume setting.  
(Refer to P.9)  
• Check connection to speakers.  
(Refer to P.3)  
• Check that you have selected  
the appropriate function: CD,  
Tuner.(Refer to P.4)  
• Make sure mute is off.  
• Make sure headphones are not  
plugged in.  
Remote  
control  
does not  
work  
• Check that the batteries are  
properly installed.(Refer to  
P.7)  
• 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.  
Poor radio • Check antenna  
reception  
connection.(Refer to P.3)  
• Move antenna.  
• Turn off nearby electrical  
appliances, such as hair dryer,  
vacuum cleaner, microwave,  
fluorescent lights.  
CD does  
not play  
• Check that CD is in the  
tray.(Refer to P.11)  
• Check that CD label is facing  
up.(Refer to P.11)  
• Check that PAUSE mode is not  
on.(Refer to P.11)  
• Check that CD function is  
selected.(Refer to P.4)  
• Use CD lens cleaner.(Refer to  
P.28)  
• Clean the disc.(Refer to P.28)  
• Try another CD.  
• Switch to another function  
(Tuner) then back  
to CD. (Refer to P.4)  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
EN mp3 Player  
Problem Solution  
Problem Solution  
The player • Battery may be inserted  
USB display • Check connection between  
does not  
turn on  
when  
incorrectly. (Refer to P.23)  
• Battery may be empty.  
does not  
appear  
when  
your unit and the computer.  
PLAY  
button  
pressed.  
connected  
to  
computer.  
Skipping  
tracks or  
• Repeat or random function may  
be activated. (Refer to P.25)  
The player  
does not  
respond to  
key  
• To reset the unit, turn the  
player off by removing the  
battery. Reinsert the battery  
properly and turn the player  
on again to resume normal  
operations. (Refer to P.23)  
bad sound • There may be strong magnetic  
quality?  
fields (e.g. too close to TV) near  
the unit.  
• Low Battery level. Replace with  
new one.(Refer to P.23)  
operations?  
Cannot  
• LOCK function may be  
perform  
playback?  
activated.(Refer to P.25)  
• There may be no mp3 tracks in  
the card or internal memory.  
• Memory Card may be damaged.  
Cannot  
• Make sure audio tracks are  
encoded in the mp3 or  
Windows Media formats at  
supported bitrates.  
playback  
tracks on  
the player.  
Bitrates support by the player:  
mp3 – 32 to 320 kbps  
• WMA files may be DRM  
protected and you don’t have  
the proper rights (license) to  
play the files.  
Note:  
Check the website and/or  
This unit may temporarily cease to  
function if subjected to electrostatic  
disturbance. To resume normal  
operation, it may be necessary to cycle  
the power off and back on or to remove  
and reinstall the batteries.  
application help system of the  
music download service provider  
from where the content was  
purchased from for license  
acquisition details.  
For more information on how  
license acquisition works, go to  
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Maintenance  
Disconnect the audio system from the power  
source before performing any maintenance.  
CD Lens Care  
EN  
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.  
Cleaning  
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust  
cloth.  
CD Player  
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It  
Technical Specification  
Power supply: 230V~50Hz  
must be opened by only a qualified technician.  
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):  
Unit size - 214 x 152 x 229  
Speaker - 243 x 150 x 180  
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 5kHz  
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.  
Maximum size of Mass Storage Class device  
supported: 20GB  
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  
Unit Weight: 7.5kg  
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  
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