User manual THOMSON AM1450

Before you begin Useful advice Do not use your CD Micro System immediately after transporting it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensation may cause the system to malfunction. If moisture forms inside this system, it may not operate properly. To correct the problem, turn off the power and wait about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate This system is fitted with a laser. To avoid accidents, it is to be opened by qualified technicians only. Never leave the tray open as dust could cover the laser lens and/or the tray could be bumped into accidentally Do not place the system near wet areas such as bathrooms and pool side. Avoid storing the system at humid places or near abnormally heated areas. Power is continuously supplied to the system. To disconnect power completely, unplug the power cord from the power outlet. LOUD NOISE CAN DAMAGE YOUR HEARING! Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before putting on headphones. Increase the volume to your desired level only after headphones are in place. EN POWER (STANDBY) DISPLAY /DEMO ST REMOTE SENSOR FM AM MW LW CD TUNER TAPE AUX MHz KHz SURROUND PROGRAM REC SHUFFLE MIX REPEAT 1 ALL ATS INTRO VOLUME BASS BOOST SURROUND BASS BOOST REC TUNING RDS TIME/ REV. MODE ATS MULTI JOG DOWN UP FM STEREO INTRO PRESET/TUNE MODE PLAY/PAUSE STOP DIRECTION REPEAT SET/ PROG. PHONES FUNCTION SELECTOR CD TUNER TAPE AUX PUSH/OPEN AUTO REVERSE FULL FUNCTION CONTROL LOGIC CASSETTE PLAYER MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM Installation To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings, as shown below, free from other surfaces: 10 cm POWER (STANDBY) DISPLAY /DEMO ST REMOTE SENSOR FM AM MW LW CD TUNER TAPE AUX MHz KHz SURROUND PROGRAM REC SHUFFLE MIX REPEAT 1 ALL ATS INTRO VOLUME BASS BOOST SURROUND BASS BOOST REC TUNING RDS TIME/ REV. MODE ATS MULTI JOG DOWN UP FM STEREO INTRO PRESET/TUNE MODE PLAY/PAUSE STOP DIRECTION REPEAT SET/ PROG. PHONES FUNCTION SELECTOR CD TUNER TAPE AUX 10 cm PUSH/OPEN 10 cm AUTO REVERSE FULL FUNCTION CONTROL LOGIC CASSETTE PLAYER MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM Speakers connection R EXT.ANT L AM LOOP FM 75ßY OPTICAL OUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR. ! R L AUX IN The black and red ends of a speaker wire should be connected, respectively, to a set of black and red terminals. + SUB WOOFER + - SPEAKERS L R 1 AM1450 Eng Version 1 3/27/00, 4:34 PM Contents EN Before you begin............................................................... 1 More information .......................................................... 2 General controls .............................................................. 3 Front view .............................................................................. 3 Top view .................................................................................. 4 Back view ................................................................................ 4 Remote control .................................................................... 4 Tape player ............................................................................ 8 Auxiliary input .................................................................. 8 Using MODE .......................................................................... 9 Setting time .......................................................................... 9 Setting timer ........................................................................ 9 Setting timer on/off ......................................................... 9 Adjusting display brightness .................................... 9 Sound features .................................................................. 5 Showing demonstration ........................................ 5 Setting sleep ........................................................................ 5 CD player ................................................................................. 6 Tuner ............................................................................................. 7 Troubleshooting tips ................................................ 10 Care and maintenance ............................................ 10 Technical specifications ................ 11 More information Useful advice · This unit uses a laser beam. To prevent any accident due to this type of beam, the set should only be opened by properly-trained personnel. · Make sure you keep your set away from water and high temperatures. · If you do not use the remote control for more than one month, we advise you to take out all the batteries to prevent leakage. · To prevent any personal injury, do not mix battery types and never reverse their polarities. · Important battery information If you're not going to use your unit for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries because they can leak and cause damage. Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries can 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 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. Maintenance · Clean the set with a soft cloth or a dampen chamois leather. Never use solvents, as it may damage the unit. Quit Slacking · A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches on the tape, or worse yet, the tape could break. If you notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it. A 2 AM1450 Eng Version 2 3/27/00, 4:34 PM A A · To protect your recordings from accidental erasure on one or both sides of your cassette, snap out the tab at the top of the cassette. If you decide later to record on the tape, seal the hole with a piece of adhesive tape. (Refer diagram on the right) to A A 60 Cassettes General controls EN Front view POWER (STANDBY) ­ turns unit on/off REMOTE SENSOR ­ receives signal from remote control DISPLAY / DEMO ­ toggles between demonstration and normal modes SURROUND ­ turns surround (3D) sound on/off BASS BOOST ­ turns bass boost on/off RECORD ­ records to tape from CD, tuner or aux mode -- tunes radio down, searches/skips CD track backward, rewinds tape -- tunes radio up, searches/skips CD track forward, fast-forwards tape ATS (RDS TIME/ REV. MODE) ­ enters "Automatic Track Skipping" mode, (stores RDS time, selects tape play mode) INTRO(FM STEREO) ­ plays each CD track for 10 seconds (toggles between stereo/mono FM receptions) PLAY/PAUSE ­ starts or pauses CD/tape play STOP ­ stops CD/tape play DIRECTION ­ selects tape play direction REPEAT(PRESET/TUNE) ­ repeats 1 track or entire disc play (toggles between preset/tune mode for tuner) AUTO REVERSE PUSH/OPEN POWER (STANDBY) DISPLAY /DEMO ST REMOTE SENSOR FM AM MW LW CD TUNER TAPE AUX MHz KHz SURROUND PROGRAM REC SHUFFLE MIX REPEAT 1 ALL ATS INTRO VOLUME BASS BOOST SURROUND BASS BOOST REC TUNING RDS TIME/ REV. MODE ATS MULTI JOG DOWN UP FM STEREO INTRO PRESET/TUNE MODE PLAY/PAUSE STOP DIRECTION REPEAT SET/ PROG. PHONES FUNCTION SELECTOR CD TUNER TAPE AUX MULTI JOG ­ adjusts audio output volume, selects preset equalizer modes, sets time, toggles timer on/off, sets display brightness MODE ­ toggles among PRESET EQ MODE SEL, CLOCK ADJUSTMENT, TIMER MODE SET, DIMMER MODE SET SET / PROG. ­ confirms settings or enters CD/tuner program mode PHONES ­ connects headphones CD ­ turns on CD mode TUNER ­ turns on tuner mode TAPE ­ turns on tape mode AUX ­ turns on aux mode PUSH / OPEN ­ opens tape deck door when pushed and released FULL FUNCTION CONTROL LOGIC CASSETTE PLAYER MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM 3 AM1450 Eng Version 3 3/27/00, 4:34 PM General controls EN Top view Remote control SC DI PL AY POWER ­ turns unit on/off E C T R A AUX ­ turns aux mode on TUNER ­ turns tuner mode on CD ­ turns CD mode on PUSH/OPEN S P Y M S CO PUSH / OPEN ­ opens CD compartment door when pushed and released M TE TAPE ­ turns tape mode on EQ PRESET ­ selects FLAT, POP, ROCK, or JAZZ sound effect VOL ­ -- turns volume down VOL + -- turns volume up MUTE ­ mutes volume PAUSE ­ pauses CD/tape play PLAY ­ starts CD/tape play EXT.ANT Back view TRACK REV ­ searches / skips CD track backward, searches tape backward STOP ­ stops CD/tape play TRACK FWD ­ searches / skips CD track forward, searches tape forward REPEAT(RDS MODE) ­ repeats 1 track or entire disc play (enters RDS mode) SPEAKERS AM LOOP FM 75ßY OPTICAL OUT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR. ! R L AUX IN + - B. BOOST ­ turns bass boost on/off MIX(PTY SEARCH) ­ plays CD tracks randomly (searches radio stations by program type) SHUFFLE ­ plays CD tracks randomly RECORD ­ records to tape from CD, tuner, aux mode TUNING ­ tunes radio up or down SURROUND ­ turns surround (3D) sound on/off PRESET ­ toggles between preset/tune mode for tuner SLEEP ­ sets time period in minutes before the unit automatically goes off L + R SUB WOOFER AM LOOP ­ connects AM loop antenna FM ­ connects FM antenna wire OPTICAL OUT ­ outputs optical audio signals AUX IN L(white) ­ receives corresponding external analog audio signals AUX IN R(red) ­ receives corresponding external analog audio signals SPEAKERS ­ outputs audio signals to speakers SUBWOOFER ­ outputs low frequency audio signals to subwoofer (not supplied) 4 AM1450 Eng Version 4 3/27/00, 4:34 PM - Sound features EN Using preset equalizers 1. Press MODE until the message [PRESET EQ MODE SEL] scrolls across the display 2. Turn MULTI JOG to select ROCK, JAZZ, FLAT or POP sound effect OR 1. Press EQ PRESET on remote Activating surround sound Press SURROUND to turn on/off surround sound Boosting bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off bass boosting OR Press B.BOOST on remote Muting audio Turn MULTI JOG counterclockwise until the [MUTE] icon flashes on display OR Press and hold VOL -- until the [MUTE] icon flashes in display OR Press MUTE on remote control Exiting MUTE Press any key Showing demonstration Press DISPLAY/DEMO to turn on/off demonstration mode Setting sleep Press SLEEP on remote to set the time period in minutes before the unit automatically goes off Tip: To view the time period to go before the unit goes off, press SLEEP again 5 AM1450 Eng Version 5 3/27/00, 4:34 PM CD player EN Playing disc 1. Press CD to select CD mode 2. Press PUSH/OPEN to open tray cover 3. Insert a disc with label face up 4. Press PUSH/OPEN to close tray cover 5. Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin CD play 6. Adjust volume to your desired listening level Playing a program list While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY/PAUSE Displaying the program list 1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET/PROG. to enter PROGRAM mode 2. Press SET/PROG. repeatedly to list each track assignment in the program list Tips: 1. You may listen through headphones by inserting one set into phone jack. 2. When in play or pause mode, press CD to show remaining time in track, remaining time in disc, track number and time elapsed. Deleting a track from a program list While in PROGRAM mode, display the programmed track to be deleted (press SET/PROG. if necessary to cycle through the list) and immediately press STOP To clear the whole programmed list, press and hold STOP for 5 seconds. The system displays the message [CLEAR]. Sampling tracks Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc Automatically Skipping Tracks (ATS) Creating an ATS program 1. Press STOP 2. Press ATS 3. Press TRACK REV or TRACK FWD to specify the first track to skip, and press SET/PROG. 4. Repeat the previous step to add more tracks to the ATS program 5. Press PLAY to play the ATS program Pausing and Stopping Press PLAY/PAUSE or STOP to pause or stop CD play respectively Repeating Press REPEAT once to repeat current track Press REPEAT twice to repeat entire disc Press REPEAT a third time to turn off repeat mode Editing an ATS program Shuffling Press MIX to play tracks randomly 1. Press STOP 2. Press ATS 3. Press SET/PROG. repeatedly until the display shows the track you want to change 4. Press TRACK REV or TRACK FWD to specify the replacement track to be skipped, and press SET/PROG. 5. Repeat the previous step to change other previously programmed tracks 6. Press PLAY to play the program Skipping Press (TRACK REV) or (TRACK FWD) to go to previous or next track respectively Searching Press and hold (TRACK REV) or (TRACK FWD) to search backward or forward respectively Outputting CD signal digitally Programming When CD player is in stop mode, 1. Press SET/PROG. and [PROGRAM] appears on display 2. Press (TRACK REV) or FWD) to select tracks you want to program 3. Press PROG. again to confirm your selection 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to program to a maximum of 32 tracks (TRACK 1. Insert one end of an optical cable (not supplied) into the OPTICAL OUT jack on the back panel 2. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the OPTICAL IN (or equivalent) jack of another equipment 6 AM1450 Eng Version 6 3/27/00, 4:34 PM Tuner Tuning to a station 1. Connect the antenna wires 2. Press TUNER to select tuner mode 3. Press TUNER again to select the next radio band 4. Press PRESET/TUNE to select TUNE mode 5. Press TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN to tune in your desired station Tips: 1. Press and hold TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN for more than 1 second to automatically tune up/down the band. 2. Press FM STEREO to toggle between FM mono and stereo for stereo FM broadcast Tip: RDS stations broadcast on FM only. When the tuner detects an RDS signal, the RDS light turns on Displaying RDS station information Toggle RDS MODE to display the frequency, station name (PS), station type (PTY), clock time (CT), or radio text (RT). In CT mode, press to replace the displayed time by RDS station time EN Searching by program type (PTY) 1. In tune mode, toggle PTY SEARCH on remote to select from NONE, NEWS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE, DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED, POP M, ROCK M, MOR M, LIGHT, CLASSICS, OTHER M, and ALARM 2. Within 5 seconds, press TUNING to search for a station broadcasting the selected type of program Using presets 1. Press PRESET/TUNE to select PRESET mode and the [PROGRAM] light goes on 2. Press TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN to access previous or next preset station. The display first shows the frequency, and after a few seconds, the program number Automatic preset programming With Automatic Preset Programming activated, each received station within the bandwidth will be stored into up to 32 programs. Once programming is done, the unit will go to preset one. 1. In tuner mode, press and hold TUNER for more than 2 seconds and the message [AUTO PRESET PROGRAMMING] will scroll across the display Setting presets 1. Press PRESET/TUNE to access TUNE mode 2. Press TUNER to select desired radio band 3. Press TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN to access the desired frequency 4. Press SET/PROG. once 5. The most recently accessed program location will be displayed together with a blinking [PROG] icon 6. If a different program location is preferred, press TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN to go to the desired preset number (1-32) 7. Press SET/PROG. to store the selected frequency at that preset Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations Tuning to an RDS station 1. Press PRESET/TUNE to access TUNE mode 2. Press TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN to tune to an RDS station (RDS light turns on) 7 AM1450 Eng Version 7 3/27/00, 4:34 PM Tape player EN Playing a tape 1. Press TAPE 2. Press PUSH/OPEN to open the tape deck door 3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door closed 4. Press starting position 5. Press PLAY 6. Press REV. MODE to select continuous play with auto reverse or one-time auto reverse play (TRACK REV) or (TRACK FWD) to position the tape to the desired Recording to tape From tuner 1. Insert a tape into the deck 2. Press TUNER to access the desired radio band 3. Tune to the station to be recorded 4. Press RECORD to begin recording 5. Press STOP to end recording From CD (Synchronous Recording) Synchronous recording will start and end as CD play (normal or programmed) starts and ends. 1. Insert a tape into the deck 2. Press CD 3. Insert the disc to be recorded 4. Select the track or program to be recorded 5. Press RECORD to begin synchronous recording 6. To end CD play and recording earlier, press STOP From an auxiliary input 1. Insert a tape into the deck 2. Check that the auxiliary device has been connected correctly to the AUX connectors on the back of the audio system 3. Start playback on the auxiliary device 4. Press RECORD to begin recording 5. Press STOP to end recording Auxiliary input This audio system can receive audio signals from other devices, such as a television, VCR, tuner, satellite, or DVD player and output them through the connected speakers. To listen to such output, 1. Insert one end of an audio cable (not supplied) into the AUX IN jacks on the back panel 2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to another equipment and play the device 3. Press AUX on the front or remote 4. Adjust to your desired volume level and sound effects 8 AM1450 Eng Version 8 3/27/00, 4:34 PM Using MODE Setting time 1. Press MODE until [CLOCK ADJUSTMENT] scrolls across display 2. Turn MULTI JOG wheel to set hour 3. Press 5. Press SET/PROG. or to go to minute digits 4. Turn MULTI JOG wheel to set minute EN Setting timer 1. Press MODE> until [TIMER MODE SET] scrolls across display 2. Turn MULTI JOG wheel until either [TIMER ON] or [TIMER OFF] scrolls across the display 3. Press 5. Press 7. Press 9. Press 11. Press OR select preset radio station by turning MULTI JOG wheel 12. Press and [VOL. SET] appears 13. Turn MULTI JOG wheel to set volume level Tip: During timer setting process, you may press to go back to your previous settings. and the message [ON TIME] scrolls across display to go to minute digits and the message [OFF TIME] scrolls across display and the message [SOURCE SELECT] scrolls across display to: 4. Turn MULTI JOG wheel to set hour 6. Turn MULTI JOG wheel to set minute 8. Repeat steps 4 to 6 once 10. Turn MULTI JOG wheel to select among CD, TAPE and TUNER select CD track to play by turning MULTI JOG wheel Setting timer on/off 1. Press MODE until [TIMER MODE SET] scrolls across display 2. Turn MULTI JOG wheel until [TIMER ON] scrolls across display and the clock icon appears to activate timer function or turn wheel until [TIMER OFF] scrolls across display and the clock icon goes off to deactivate timer function Adjusting display brightness 1. Press MODE until [DIMMER MODE SET] scrolls across display 2. Turn MULTI JOG wheel to select DIM 0, DIM 1, DIM 2 or DIM 3 9 AM1450 Eng Version 9 3/27/00, 4:34 PM Troubleshooting tips EN Problem System doesn't turn on Solution · Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in. · Check the outlet by plugging in another device · Adjust volume setting. · Make sure you've selected the correct function · Adjust the antenna for better reception · Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights · Make sure you've put a CD in the tray · Make sure the CD's label is facing up · Try another CD · Make sure that Pause mode is not activated · Make sure CD function is selected · Clean the CD (as explained in "Care and Maintenance") · Check CD for warping, scratches, or other damage · Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit; move the set if necessary. No sound Poor radio reception CD doesn't play CD sound skips Care and Maintenance Cleaning the exterior Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft dust cloth Clean the exterior with a soft clean cloth or slightly moistened chamois leather. DO NOT use solvents as it may cause damage to the unit. 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 Make sure CDs are stored in their original case after use. Keep them away from damp, humid or abnormally heated places. 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 The descriptions and characteristics in this owner's manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications without prior notice. 10 AM1450 Eng Version 10 3/27/00, 4:34 PM Technical specifications Power supply Unit Dimensions (mm) Tape deck CD Player : 230 V ~ 50 Hz : D: 200 - H: 250 W: 160 Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set. In accordance with the rating plate of the unit, this unit complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility. Caution! The equipment must only be opened by qualified personnel, to avoid accidents caused by the laser beam. EN : Response curve: 125 Hz - 8 kHz (-5 dB) : Response curve (+/- 2 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz LASER = 780 nm P max = 5 mW ADVERSEL ! USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING ATTENTION ! RA YONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU, LASER CLASSE 3B. VORSICHT ! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITTAUS WENN DER DECKEL GEÖFFNET IST ! NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN ! LASER KLASSE 3B. CAUTION ! INVISIBLE LASER RADIA TION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT . VARNING ! OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÅR FARLIG. VARO ! AVATESSEA OLET ALTTINA NÄKYMÄTTÖM¨ALLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÅLÅ KA TSO SÅTEESEEN. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 APP AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARA T 11 AM1450 Eng Version 11 3/27/00, 4:34 PM