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 a v o i d d a m a g e s t o t h e |
| CD-R/RW disc, do not open |
| the disc compartment door |
| while the disc is being read. |
• | Do not load an unrecorded |
P l e a s e t a k e c a r e w h e n l o a d i n g o r unloading discs in
the disc drawer. Read below for details.
• | Remove all discs from the |
| disc drawer before moving |
| or transporting the unit. |
• D o n o t p u t d i s c s i n t h e |
| trays of the disc drawer |
| when they are still moving. |
• | Do not push or force the |
| rotation of the disc trays. |
| Always use the DISC SKIP |
Loading discs
1.Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.
2.Press OPEN/CLOSE or 
to open the drawer.
3.Insert up to five discs with la- bel face up. (Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)
4.Press OPEN/CLOSE or 
to close the drawer. Loaded disc position icon lights.
Selecting discs
Press DISC SKIP to skip discs.
Searching through a CD
Press and hold 
/ 
to search through a CD while it is playing.
Shuffling play order
Press SHUFFLE to turn on/off the playing of tracks in random order.
Sampling tracks
Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn INTRO mode off.
•P r e s s I N F O 
repeatedly to view 
elapsed track time,
t r a c k r e m a i n t i m e a n d disc remain time during playback.
•You may also press PLAY MODE to select 1 disc or all discs before activating INTRO & SHUFFLE functions.
You can program the CD player to play up to any 32 tracks on the CDs in the tray.
1. W h i l e t h e C D p l a y e r i s |
stopped, press PROGRAM to |
enter program mode. The sys- |
tem displays the next available |
program number: “- - P 01,” |
with “- -” flashing, prompts |
you for the first track in the |
program list. | |
2. Press | / | to select a track |
(Press DISC SKIP to select a |
track from a | different disc). |
3. Immediately press PROGRAM |
Playing a program List
While in PROGRAM mode, press 
.
Displaying the program List
1.W h i l e t h e C D p l a y e r i s stopped, press PROGRAM to enter PROGRAM mode.
2.Press PROGRAM repeatedly to list each track assignment in the program list.
Deleting program List
While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold 
for 3 seconds. The unit
Compatible iPod Types
•iPod touch (1st generation ) 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
•iPod touch (2nd generation ) 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
• i P o d c l a s s i c 8 0 G B , 1 2 0 G B , 160GB
• | iPod 5th generation (video) |
| 30GB, 60GB, 80GB |
• | iPod nano 4th generation |
| (video) 8GB, 16GB |
• | iPod nano 3rd generation |
| (video) 4GB, 8GB |
• | iPod nano (2nd generation) |
| 2GB, 4GB, 8GB |
(dock adapter is not included with this Audio System)
2.Insert your iPod Dock Adpater into the dock until it sits firmly in place.
Removing an iPod Dock Adapter
Remove the iPod Dock Adapter as illustrated.
track. (You may also use the control wheel and keys on your iPod to operate it.)
3. | Press and hold / to search |
| through a track while it is play- |
| ing. |
4. | Press MENU to display iPod |
| menu, press again to return to |
| previous menu. |
5. P r e s s P R E S E T o n t h e |
| remote control to navigate |
| iPod menu lists. |
6. | Press SELECT to pick item in |
| iPod menu list. |
• Yo u r i P o d w i l l |
Press SOURCE or TUNER on the remote control to select TUNER.
Selecting tuner band
Press AUTO PROG•BAND on the unit or TUNER on the remote control to select between AM and FM radio bands.
Tuning to a station
Press 
/ 
to select frequencies. Press and hold to start auto searching for the next available station.
Preset and tune modes
The tuner can be in either TUNER or PRESET mode. When in PRESET mode, the PROG indicator is on.
Presetting stations
Manually setting presets
1. Press | / | to access the |
desired frequency. |
The most recently accessed p r o g r a m l o c a t i o n w i l l b e displayed.
3. I f a d i f f e r e n t p r o g r a m location is preferred, press 
/ 
to select the desired
preset number (1-32).
4.Press PROGRAM to store the selected frequency at that preset.
Auto preset programming (FM only)
P r e s s a n d h o l d A U T O PROG•BAND for 2 seconds to scan stations in the FM band. The stations will then be stored as preset channels. A maximum of 32 stations can be stored.
Beware of your preset channels being erased accidentally because the scanning and storing process is automatic upon pressing and holding the button for 2 seconds.
You can stop the automatic scan by pressing TUNE+/TUNE- button, but the erased stations cannot be recovered.
Using presets
Press 
PRESET 
to access the previous or next preset station. The display first shows the preset program number and after a few seconds, the frequency will be displayed. (e.g. P 01 is preset 1)
Suppressing stereo signal
Press FM ST. to select between ST ON and ST OFF for stereo FM stations.
P l a y e x t e r n a l s o u n d t h r o u g h t h e s p e a k e r system
Press SOURCE on the unit repeat- edly to select LINE IN or AUX mode. Or press LINE IN/AUX on the re- mote control to change to LINE IN mode from CD, TUNER or iPod mode; press LINE IN/AUX again to change to AUX mode.
Suggest using Ø3.5mm
LINE IN jack for mp3 
player and AUX IN jacks
for auxiliary equipment such as DVD, VCR or PC.
System will not turn on
•Check power cord for a secure connection.
•Unplug the unit for a mo- ment, and then plug into power source again.
•Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
No sound
•Increase the volume setting.
•Check connection to speakers.
•Check that you have selected the appropriate function: CD, TUNER, iPod, LINE IN/AUX.
•Make sure mute is off.
•Make sure headphones are not plugged in.
Poor radio reception
•Check antenna connection.
•Move antenna.
•Turn off nearby electrical ap- pliances, such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluorescent lights.
•Check that CD label is facing up.
•Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
•Check that CD function is se- lected.
•Use CD lens cleaner.
•Clean the disc.
•Try another CD.
CD sound skips
•Clean the disc.
•C h e c k d i s c f o r w a r p i n g , 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 dif- ferent surface from the main unit.
CD button will not respond, or does not change discs when you press DISC SKIP
• Switch to another function |
Remote control does not work
•Check that the batteries are properly installed.
•Replace weak batteries.
•Check the system is plugged into power source.
•Point the remote directly at the system’s front panel.
•Move closer to the system.
•Remove any obstacles be - tween the remote and the system.
iPod does not respond to the speaker system
• R e m o v e y o u r i P o d f r o m t h e d o c k a n d c h e c k f o r obstruction on the connectors in the dock and on your iPod.
•Make sure that your iPod is working properly before docking into the unit. Please refer to your iPod manual for details.
Disconnect the audio system from the power source before per- forming any maintenance.
Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth.
CD Player
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must be opened by only a qualified technician.
Handling CDs
•Do not touch the signal sur- faces. 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 la- bel. CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs.
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 oth- er volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc surface.
CD Lens Care
When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the system to out- put poor sound quality. To clean the lens you will need to pur- chase a CD lens cleaner which can maintain the output sound quali- ty of your system. For instructions on cleaning the CD lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens
Technical specifications
Power supply: 120V~60Hz Dimensions ( W x D x H inches): Unit size - 11.0 x 17.3 x 12.0 Main unit weight: 16.06 lbs
CD player: Response curve (+/-
2dB): 60Hz to 15 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.
The descriptions and character- istics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality prod- uct 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.
AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.
One Year Parts & Labor Warranty
AVC products purchased in the United States or Canada are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase. If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the product using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC’s sole discretion.
During a period of one year from the effective warranty date, AVC will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service in the United States or Canada, you must first call our Customer Support Center at 1-877-252-6873, during the hours listed in the box below. The determination of service will be made by AVC Customer Support.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. New or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center for one year from the effective warranty date. Such replacement parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.
Packaging and Shipping Instruction
When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent as des- ignated by AVC.
Your Responsibility
(1)You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of purchase.
(2)These warranties are effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the United States or Canada.
(3)Warranties extend only to defects in material or workmanship, and do not extend to any product or parts which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with the product, or to product which has been altered or modified without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed or changed.
Out of Warranty
In the event your product requires repair after the limited warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer Support Center at 1-877-252-6873 or
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Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9am–5pm,
Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern time. Important:
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary, from state to state. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above provisions may not apply to you.
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Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.
Model no. ...........................................................................................................
Product name .....................................................................................................
Type of set. .........................................................................................................
Serial no. .............................................................................................................
Invoice no. ..........................................................................................................
Date purchased ..................................................................................................
Dealer name .......................................................................................................
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t o s e l e c t a specific track.
to begin or pause playback, and 
to stop playback.
to select a specific