General Controls

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Front View

ON•ECO – Turns on/off the unit. Remember to unplug the power cord from the power outlet if you are not going to use the system for some time. Press and hold to enter ECO mode. In ECO mode, the power consumption is below 3W.

CD – Selects CD mode. TAPE – Selects tape mode.

TUNER/BAND•APP – Selects tuner mode; selects radio band in tuner mode; begins auto preset programming.

RDS - In Tuner mode - Shows RDS information in FM broadcast (station name (RT), station type (PTY) and clock time (CT)).

CLOCK•TIMER – Shows clock time and timer on/ off time; enters clock and timer setting mode; enable or disable timer mode.

X-BASS– Enables / disables X-Bass

REC•II – Starts/pauses recording from CD / Tuner mode.

TUNING - / + (SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD ) In CD mode - skips backward or forward to the other tracks.

In Tape mode - Rewinds or fast forwards tape. In tuner mode -searches down or up radio frequency.

STOP ( ) – In CD mode - Stops CD playback. In Tape mode – Stops tape playback. PLAY/PAUSE ( ) In CD mode – Plays and pauses CD playback.

In Tape mode – Plays and pauses tape playback. PROG•SET•CLEAR – Enters program setting mode; confirms your settings; clears settings.

PRESET / FOLDER - / + In tuner mode – selects preset station.

In mp3 CD mode - Selects the previous and next folder.

EQ – Selects among different sound effects (flat / classic / rock / pop / jazz).

VOLUME – Adjusts the sound level.

PHONES – Jack for connecting headphones.

Top View

OPEN•CLOSE – Press to open the CD compartment door.

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Technicolor - Thomson CS140 user service General Controls, Front View, Top View

CS140 specifications

The Technicolor - Thomson CS140 is a standout product in the realm of analog television decoders, known for its sophisticated technology and user-friendly features. Designed primarily for cable and satellite operators, this model showcases advancements in decoding capabilities, ensuring high-quality video and audio output for a seamless viewing experience.

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The CS140 employs advanced modulation techniques, including QAM and DVB-S, contributing to improved signal integrity and reduced noise, which translates into clearer images and sound. The inclusion of multiple input and output interfaces, such as HDMI, composite, and coaxial connections, makes it easier for technicians to integrate the decoder into varying distribution networks without requiring extensive modifications to existing infrastructure.

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The decoder supports over-the-air software updates, allowing service providers to push new features and enhancements directly to the device, keeping it current with evolving industry standards.

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