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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.

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.

CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 4

Summary of content (34 pages)

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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 4 Safety Information EN 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.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 5 Safety Information CAUTION! 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! 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.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 6 Table of Contents Safety Information EN Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Thomson multimedia Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Computer System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .3 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using the FM and Am Antennas . . . . . . . . .4 Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . .
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 7 Table of Contents File Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 mp3 Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 SmartTrax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Playing a mp3 disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Track Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Additional SmartTrax Features . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 8 Getting Started You should have the following: • one main unit (with 2 main speakers); • one remote control; • one FM antenna; • one AM loop antenna; • one MusicMatch Jukebox software CD; • one USB cable; • one user’s guide; • one Thomson Warranty Card You can listen and share the compressed music files played by MusicMatch jukebox directly on your Thomson audio system, and thus to enjoy the digital music with your system’s rich features. • Simply plug the 3.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 9 Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Back View 2 R L _ 3 + MAIN SPEAKERS 6Ω 1 EN Match the red wire (on the left speaker) to red terminal for the left speaker (L) on the back of the unit and the black wire (on the left speaker ) to the black terminal for left speaker (L). Follow the same procedure to connect the right (R) speaker. Speaker Wire Connection 4 AC Push Speaker terminal tab down to insert wire. Release tab to lock wire in the terminal.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 10 Music Management Software EN Insert the Included CD-ROM into CD-ROM Drive Installing Software Components 1. Turn on your computer and place the Music Management CD that came with your audio system into your computer. Install System Applications 1. Click Install USB Audio System App to install applications that will help you better manage your audio system. Note: Don’t connect the USB cable to the PC or the audio system before or during the driver installation. 2.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 11 Music Management Software Install MusicMatch Jukebox MusicMatch Jukebox is a music management software used to organize and manage digital audio files and can be used to transfer the music to your audio system. Note: It is recommended to uninstall any previous installations of the MusicMatch Jukebox software before proceeding. After the uninstall process has been completed, delete the MusicMatch folder found under C:\Program Files. 1.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 12 Music Management Software Connecting the Audio System to the Computer EN R USB CONNECTED NO CONNECT is displayed when no USB connection is detected. L _ + MAIN SPEAKERS 6Ω Connect the audio system to your computer with the USB cable provided. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB port ( )on the back of the audio system and the larger end to the USB port on the computer. CONNECTED is displayed when USB connection is detected.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 13 General Controls Main Unit EN Tips: In STANDBY mode (press ON/ECO off), the system displays the time. Press ON/ECO to turn the system on in the previously used mode. Press SOURCE on the main unit or SOURCE or USB on the remote control to select the corresponding mode. Look at the display icons to identify the current mode. Front View ON / ECO - Press and hold in standby mode to enter ECO (power saving, without clock display) mode.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 14 General Controls SKIP BACKWARD - In CD mode - Goes to the previous CD track; selects the previous program location. In USB mode - Skips to the previous file; In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency; selects the previous preset station. In Tape mode - Rewinds tape. In Clock or Timer mode - Decreases hour and minute digit. CLOCK - Enters clock setting mode; shows clock time. TIMER - Enters timer setting mode; Turns the timer on / off. SLEEP - Selects sleep duration.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 15 General Controls Remote Control ON/ECO - Press and hold in STANDBY mode to enter ECO (power saving, without clock display) mode. Press briefly to turn the unit on and off. USB - Selects USB source. PROG - In CD and Tuner mode - Enters program mode; In Clock and Timer mode - applies new settings. INTRO•CT - In CD mode - Turns intro mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds of each track. In tuner mode - shows RDS time.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 16 General Controls EN SKIP BACKWARD - In CD mode - Goes to the previous CD track and setting options; searches backward through CD; In USB mode - Skips to the previous file; In Tape mode - Rewinds tape; In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency. SKIP FORWARD - In CD mode - Goes to the next CD track and setting options; searches forward through CD; In USB mode - Skips to the next file; In Tape mode - Fast forwards tape; In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 17 Display EN DISC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - The corresponding disc number is displayed to Indicates which disc tray is loaded. The number will flash during playback to show which CD is currently playing. mp3 / mp3 PRO / SmartTrax - Indicates the CD format. FILE / FOLDER - Indicates the format of the current title for a mp3 CD. PLAYLIST - On a SmartTrax CD, the icon indicates the current titles are from additional playlists on the CD.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 18 Settings EN Showing Demonstration Setting the Timer Press DEMO/DIMMER to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstration scrolls through all display operations. 1. Press and hold TIMER until ON 0:00 appears with the hour flashing (ON - timer on time). Setting the Clock ON 0:00 ALARM SET 1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on the display. 0:00 CLOCK SET 2. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to select the hour. 3. Press CLOCK to shift to minute digits.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 19 Settings Adjusting the Display Brightness Sleep Mode 1. Press and hold DEMO/DIMMER for more than 2 seconds. 2. The display will show the current dimmer level on the first row and DIMMER SET on the second row to indicate you are currently in dimmer setting 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.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 20 Sound Features EN Volume Control Using Preset Equalizer Curves Turn the VOLUME knob on the main unit or press VOL or on the remote control to adjust the volume level. The display briefly shows the change in volume level. Press EQ to toggle among FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC and CUSTOM. The current selection displays briefly. VOLUME 07 VOLUME SET X-Bass Press X-BASS to turn on/off boosting the bass frequency.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 21 CD and mp3 Playback Important CD and mp3 Information CD-R / RW This unit is compatible with CD-RW/ CD-R discs for playback. 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.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 22 CD and mp3 Playback EN Loading Discs Play and Pause Discs 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly 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. • Press PLAY/PAUSE in stop mode to begin playback. • Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback to to pause disc. Press again to resume. The occupied disc tray icons light and the current disc number shows on the display.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 23 CD and mp3 Playback Repeat Press REPEAT/RDS to repeat the current track (REPEAT 1), current disc (REPEAT 1 DISC) , all discs (REPEAT ALL DISC), or turn repeat mode off (ALL DISC). • For mp3 CD track information, press CD INFO repeatedly during playback to view Title, Album, Artist, Genre, Year and Bit rate. The information will scroll along the display and the corresponding indicator will light on the left of the display.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 24 CD and mp3 Playback EN Playing a Program List File Navigation 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. 04 PROG01 Edit Program List 1.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 25 CD and mp3 Playback The display can show up to 10 characters per line at one time. If the item has more than 10 characters, it will scroll from left to right to show the entire item. The number of characters available on the display varies among different items. ITEM EN Note: Note: MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CHARACTERS Artist 16 Album 16 Song 16 Genre 12 The arrow cursor on the left side of the title indicates your current position.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 26 CD and mp3 Playback EN Playing a mp3 disc Additional SmartTrax Features 1. Insert a mp3 CD into the CD tray, you will see the name of the first two folder (or root directory) displayed on the screen. 2. Press the UP / DOWN button to scroll up and down and select the title you want to access. 3. If the selected title is a folder, press RIGHT / ENTER to enter into the folder selected. Press LEFT / BACK to return to the previous folder. 4.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 27 CD and mp3 Playback For a SmartTrax CD, when you enter into one of the folders in the root directory, the corresponding icon lights on the left side of the title to show your location. For example, if you enter into the Artist category, the ARTIST icon will light. If you press RIGHT / ENTER to enter further into a folder where all the songs are listed, Song icon will light.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 28 CD and mp3 Playback EN Mode With a SmartTrax CD, press MODE to select between SmartTrax mode and normal mp3 mode. icon will show on the left side of the title to indicate the item is selected. If this icon appears in front of a folder, it indicates all items in the folder are selected. icon indicates that certain items in the selected folder are selected. Playlist (For Smart Trax CDs only) Press PLAYLIST to access additional playlists that are available on the CD.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 29 CD and mp3 Playback View My Selection Delete All Titles from My Selection Press the MY SEL button on the remote control to view items in My Selection folder. All titles in My Selection folder are listed as songs. 1. View titles in My Selection folder. 2. Press and hold ADD•DEL . The display will show as below. EN SmartTrax If there are no songs in My Selection, the below screen is displayed.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 30 USB Mode EN Selecting USB Mode Skipping Files Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or press SOURCE or USB on the remote control to select USB mode. • Press SKIP BACKWARD previous file. • Press SKIP FORWARD next file. to skip to the to skip to the Searching Files Note: Make sure you have connected the audio system to your computer using the USB cable provided and MusicMatch Jukebox has been launched on your PC.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 31 Radio Selecting Tuner Band Auto Preset Programming 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to enter Tuner mode. 2. Press CD INFO / BAND to select between MW, LW or FM Radio band. Press and hold the CD INFO / BAND button for 2 seconds to scan stations in FM band. The stations will then be stored as preset channels. A maximum of 32 stations can be stored.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 32 Radio EN Tuning to a RDS Station Note: RDS stations broadcast on FM only. When the tuner detects an RDS signal, the RDS icons turns on. 1. Press TUNE/PRESET to access preset station or press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to select desired frequency. 2. If RDS station found, R•D•S lights on display with station name shown.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 33 Tape Player Selecting Tape Player Press SOURCE repeatedly 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. From CD EN 1. Insert a tape into deck . 2.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 34 Troubleshooting Tips EN Problem Solution Problem Solution System will • Check power cord for a secure not turn connection. on • Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again. • Check the outlet by plugging in another device. CD sound skips • Clean the disc. • Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage. • Check if something is causing the system to vibrate. If so, move the system.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 35 Maintenance Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance. Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth. Handling CDs EN • Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the edges, or by one edge and the hole. • Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. • Do not scratch or damage the label. CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 36 Important Information 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. • 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.
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CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 37 Important Information Important Battery Information Don’t Infringe • 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.