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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 12. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth. storms or when unused for long periods of time. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Français Canada Français -------------------------------------------- 31 Español --------------------------------------------- 57 E s p añ o l English ------------------------------------------------ 7 English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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General Information Environmental Information ................................ Acknowledgement ............................................... Supplied Accessories ........................................... Safety Information ................................................ External Sources 8 8 8 8 Preparations Rear Connections .......................................... 9–10 Optional Connection ........................................ 10 Inserting batteries into the remote control .......................
General Information English This system complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: – This device may not cause harmful interference, and – This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Environmental Information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
AM loop antenna speaker (right) English Preparations FM wire antenna R B L AUX/ CDR IN speaker (left) AM ANTENNA FM ANTENNA AC MAINS + R — — L + C SPEAKERS 6Ω A AC power cord Rear Connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system. A Power B Antennas Connection Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the position of the antenna for optimal reception.
Preparations English FM Antenna 1 Optional Connection The optional equipment and connecting cords are not supplied. Refer to the operating instructions of the connected equipment for details. 2 ¶ For better FM stereo reception, connect an outdoor FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA terminal. C Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS (FRONT) terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-".
Controls on the system and remote control 1 ECO POWER – 2 – 3 – 4 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 0 – – – ! – @ – # – $ – % – to switch the system on or to Eco Power Standby mode. STANDBY ON y to switch the system on or to Standby mode. DISPLAY SCREEN to view the current status of the system. DISC TRAY DISC CHANGE to change disc(s). DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 (CD DIRECT) to select a disc tray for playback. OPEN•CLOSE to open or close the disc tray.
Controls English ™ PROG (PROGRAM) for CD ................. to program disc tracks. for TUNER ........ to program preset radio stations. for CLOCK ....... (on the system only) to select 12or 24-hour clock mode. £ CLOCK•TIMER – to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer. 24 MUTE – to interrupt or resume sound reproduction. 25 CLOCK – to view the clock display. § REPEAT – to playback track(s)/disc(s)/program repeatedly.
English Basic Functions IMPORTANT! Before you operate the system, complete the preparation procedures. Plug and Play Plug and Play allows you to store all available radio stations automatically. 1 2 1 2 If Plug and Play has not been installed When you turn on the system, "AUTO INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" will be displayed. Press PLAYÉon the system to start installation. ➜ "INSTALL" will be displayed and followed by "TUNER" and then "AUTO". ➜ PROG will start flashing.
Basic Functions English Switching the system on In Standby/Demonstration mode ● Press STANDBY ON. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source. ● Press CD, TUNER, TAPE, AUX (or CD 123, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX/CDR on the remote control). ➜ The system will switch to the selected source. ● Press any one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons. ➜ The system will switch to CD mode. In Eco Power Standby mode ● Press ECO POWER. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source.
Basic Functions Sound Navigation 1 English For optimal sound listening, select only one of the following navigation sound controls at a time : MAX sound, DSC or VAC. VAC (Virtual Ambience Control) The VAC feature enables you to adjust the system to select a type of environment. Press VAC. ➜ VAC button lights up. Adjust the JOG CONTROL (or press VAC on the remote control repeatedly) to select the desired Virtual Ambience Control effect : HALL, CONCERT, CINEMA, DISCO, ARCADE or CYBER.
Basic Functions English Automatic DSC-DBB / VAC-DBB selection The best DBB setting is generated automatically for each DSC or VAC selection. You can manually select the DBB setting that best suits your listening environment. Incredible Surround The Incredible Surround magnifies the virtual distance between the front speakers for an incredibly wide, enveloping, stereo effect. ● Press INCREDIBLE SURROUND (or IS on the remote control) repeatedly to activate/ deactivate the surround sound effect.
English CD Operation IMPORTANT! – This system is designed for regular discs. Therefore, do not use any accessories such as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment sheets, etc., as offered on the market, because they may jam the changer mechanism. – Do not load more than one disc into each tray. Loading Discs 1 2 3 Press CD to select CD mode. Press OPEN•CLOSE to open the disc tray. Load up to two discs on the individual disc trays. To load the third disc, press DISC CHANGE.
CD Operation English Disc Playback To playback all discs on the disc tray ● Press PLAYÉ. ➜ All the available discs will playback once, then stop. ➜ During playback, the selected disc tray, track number and elapsed playing time of the current track will appear on the display. To playback one disc only ● Press the DISC DIRECT PLAY button : DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3. ➜ The selected disc will playback once, then stop. To interrupt playback ● Press PAUSEÅ. ● To resume playback, press PLAYÉagain.
CD Operation To review the program ● Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly. ● To exit review mode, press Ç. To erase the entire program ● Press Ç once when playback is stopped or twice during playback. ➜ "PROGRAM CLEARED" will be displayed. ➜ PROG will disappear from the display. Note: – The program will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply or when the disc tray is opened. Repeat The current track, a disc, all available discs or all programmed tracks can be played repeatedly.
Radio Reception English Storing Preset Radio Stations You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in the memory. To stop storing the automatic preset ● Press PROG or Ç on the system. Note: – If no preset number is selected, automatic preset will begin from preset (1) and all your former presets will be overridden. Automatic Preset Programming ● Plug and Play setting (refer to “Basic Functions Plug and Play”). OR 1 Press TUNER (FM•AM) to select TUNER mode. ➜ "TUNER" will be displayed.
Notes: – If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations, "PROGRAM FULL" will be displayed. – During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the Program mode automatically. Tuning to Preset Radio Stations ● Once you’ve preset the radio stations, press í or ë to select the desired preset number. ➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband will appear on the display.
Tape Operation/Recording English IMPORTANT! – Before playing a tape, check and tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may get jammed or may burst in the mechanism. – C-120 tape is extremely thin and is easily deformed or damaged. It is not recommended for use in this system. – Store the tapes at room temperature and do not put them too close to a magnetic field (for example, a transformer, TV or speaker). Tape Playback 1 2 Press çto open the tape deck door.
Tape Operation/Recording AUTO REPLAY …the tape will rewind automatically at the end of playback and replay again. It will replay up to a maximum of 20 times until you press Ç. ONCE .............. the tape will playback the selected side once and then stop. 1 2 To rewind or fast forward when playback is stopped Press à or á. Press Ç when the desired passage reached.
Tape Operation/Recording English IMPORTANT! – Recording is permissible if copyright or other rights of third parties are not infringed upon. – Recording is possible only on tape deck 2. Preparation for Recording 1 2 3 Press TAPE (TAPE 1•2) to select TAPE 2. Load a recordable tape into tape deck 2 with full spool to the left. Prepare the source to be recorded. CD – load the disc(s). TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
English Clock/Timer IMPORTANT! – When in Eco Power Standby mode, it is not possible to operate clock or timer function. To exit without storing the setting ● Press Çon the system. Notes: – The clock setting will be cancelled when the power cord is disconnected or if a power failure occurs. – During clock setting, if no button is pressed within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting mode automatically. View Clock The clock (if it is set) will be shown in Standby mode.
Clock/Timer English 2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the desired source. ● Make sure the music source has been prepared. CD – Load the disc(s). To start from a specific track, make a program (refer to “CD Operation Programming the disc tracks”). TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 2. 3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set the hour for the timer to start. 4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set the minute for the timer to start.
AMPLIFIER Output power ....................................... 240 W total power ............... 2 x 120 W RMS(1) / 2 x 100 W FTC(1) Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 75 dBA (IEC) Frequency response ......... 50 – 20000 Hz, ± 3 dB Input sensitivity AUX In / CDR/DVD In .................... 500 mV / 1V Output Speakers .................................................................... ≥ 6 Ω Headphones ...................................... 32 Ω – 1000 Ω (1) (6 Ω, 60 Hz – 12.
Maintenance English Cleaning the Cabinet ¶ Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Cleaning Discs ¶ When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. ¶ Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog records.
RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made. The tape deck door cannot open. GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality. The left and right sound outputs are reversed. The remote control does not function properly. The timer is not working. Not all lighted buttons are showing light. The Clock/Timer setting is erased.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE... You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Please check your owner's manual for assistance. If you have additional questions, call us at 1-800-531-0039.
