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 moulded plug. If the mains socket are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below. The moulded 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 coloured in accordance to the following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL/BROWN = LIVE
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black.
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or coloured 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 coloured 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.
This symbol means that your
inoperative electronic appliance must be collected separately and not
mixed with the household waste. The European Union has implemented a specific collection and recycling
system for which manufacturers are responsible.
This appliance has been designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused.
Electrical and electronic appliances are liable to contain parts that are necessary in order for the system to work properly but which can become a health and environmental hazard if they are not handled or disposed of in the proper way. Consequently, please do not throw out your inoperative appliance with the household waste.
If you are the owner of the appliance, you must deposit it at the appropriate local collection point or leave it with the vendor when buying a new appliance.
• If you are a professional user, please follow |
your supplier’s instructions. |
• If the appliance is rented to you or left in |
CAUTION –INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
ATTENTION –RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ADVARSEL!
USYNLIG LASERSTRĀLING, NĀR ENHEDEN ER ĀBEN OG SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERNE ER UDE AF FUNKTION ELLER OMGĀET. UNDGĀ EKSPONERING FOR STRĀLEN.
VORSICHT!
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG BEI GEÖFFNETER ABDECKUNG, FALLS SICHERHEITS-VERRIEGELUNG NICHT EINGERASTET IST ODER WENN SIE BEEINTRÄCHTIG
IST. SETZEN SIE SICH NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUS!
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LASERAPPARAT AV KLASS 1
AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
LASERPRODUKT AF KLASSE 1
VARNING!
OSYNLIG LASERSTRĀLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRARNA ÄR URKOPPLADE. TITTA EJ IN I STRĀLEN.
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Unpacking Your System
You should have:
•One main unit (with 2 speakers);
•One remote control;
•One user’s guide;
•One Thomson Warranty Card
Installation
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacing shown as below:
Front view | 10cm |
|
10cm | 10cm |
Side view | 10cm |
5cm
Connecting the Speakers
The speaker connection jacks are located on the back of the unit.
When connecting the speakers, match the red wires to the red jacks and the black wires to the black jacks.
Speaker Wire Connection
Push Speaker terminal tab | Release tab to lock wire in |
down to insert wire. | the terminal. |
NOTE: Make sure the insulation is completely removed from the ends of the speaker wires at all connection points.
Using the Antenna
Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to make sure the FM antenna is positioned properly. The FM antenna is the coiled wire connected to the back of the unit. Uncoil it, making sure it is fully extended (you may even want to tape it to the wall behind the unit, if possible. The higher, the better.) You’ll also need to connect the AM antenna loop to the back of the unit if you listen to AM stations. Rotate the AM loop antenna for better reception.
AC & DC Power Input
Make sure you have connected all cables before plug in. For AC power, connect the power plug to an AC power outlet (230V~50Hz).
You can also power the unit with a 12V DC adapter (not included). Connect the adapter to the input jack at the back of the unit.
Note: DC power input will be disconnected whenever AC power is connected. Do not connect both DC and AC power at the same time.
Refer to the actual unit or remote control while you are reading below descriptions.
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.
SOURCE – Selects CD, tuner and AUX mode.
/ 
– Skips backward or forward track/ file; searches down or up radio frequency.
- Starts and pauses playback.
- Stops playback.
BAND – Selects radio band.
Volume Control Knob – Adjusts volume. AUX IN - Remove the cover and insert external audio cables to L (left channel cable) and R (right channel cable).
- Remove AUX INPUT cover for insertion of headphones.
Top View
OPEN – Press to open the CD compartment door. Push the door downward to close it. ALARM - Press once to check alarm time, press and hold to switch on or off alarm function. DISPLAY - Press once to select analogue or digital clock display. Press and hold to activate or deactivate dimmer function.
ADJUST - Adjusts clock and timer. Press and hold to change display background colours.
Remote Control
ON/ECO – Turns on/off the unit. Vol – Adjusts volume.
– Stops playback.
- Starts and pauses playback.
/ 
– Skips backward or forward track/file; searches down or up radio frequency.
Preset EQ – Selects EQ effects.
X-Bass– Turns on or off extra bass effect. Display - Press repeatedly to select clock or playback displays.
Stereo - Selects stereo on or off in tuner mode. Folder Preset - Selects tuner preset stations in tuner mode; selects folders (if any) in mp3 / WMA playback.
Prog•Set - Enters program mode; confirms selections.
Band•APP - Selects band in tuner mode; starts auto-preset programming.
Source - Selects CD, tuner and AUX mode. Repeat - Selects repeat playback modes. 
- Turns on or off random playback. Intro. - Turns on or off track sampling.
Alarm On/Off - Turns on or off alarm function. Adj Time - Enters clock time adjusting mode. Adj Alarm - Enters alarm time adjusting mode.
Installing Batteries
The remote control must be inserted with 2 “AAA” or “LR03” batteries prior use.
| 2 | | |
| | 1. | Playback modes |
1 | 3 | 2. | Clock functions |
| | 3. | Record functions |
4 | | 4. | EQ and bass effects |
| | 5. | AM or PM time |
| | 6. | Sound sources |
5 | 8 | 7. | File formats |
| 8. | Radio frequency units |
| |
| | 9. | Digital clock time, track or file number, |
| 9 | | elapsed playback time |
| 10. | Radio bands |
| |
6 | 10 | 11. | Playback in progress |
| 11 | 12. | FM stereo |
Clock and Timer
Setting Clock | 3. | Press ADJUST (or Adj Alarm on the remote |
1. | Press DISPLAY and ADJUST together (or | | control) to move to the minute digits. |
4. | Press | or | to set the minute digits. |
| Time Adj on the remote control) to enter | 5. | Press ADJUST (or Adj Alarm on the remote |
| clock setting mode. Clock time shows with | | control) to move to source selection. |
| hour digits flashing on the display. | 6. | “SC” shows on the display for source selection. |
2. | Press | or | to set the hour. | | Press | or | to select source (CD, Tuner or |
3. | Press ADJUST (or Adj Time on the remote | | Buzz). Corresponding source icon shows on the |
| control) to shift to the minute digits. | | display (Buzz as “SC:bU”) |
4. | Press | or | to set the minute. | 7. | Press ADJUST (or Adj Alarm on the remote |
5. | Press ADJUST (or Adj Time on the remote | | control) to move to volume setting. |
| control) to confirm the setting. | 8. | Press | or | to set the volume. If source is |
| | | | | selected as buzz, volume setting is not possible. |
Setting Timer | 9. | Press ADJUST (or Adj Alarm on the remote |
| control) to confirm settings. |
1. | Press ALARM and ADJUST together (or | • | Timer will be activated automatically after |
| settings are finished. |
| Adj Alarm on the remote control) to | | | | |
| enter timer setting mode. Timer on time | | | | |
| shows with hour digits flashing on the | | | | |
| display. | | | | | | |
2. | Press | or | to set the hour. | | | | |
| Activating the Timer | Sleep Function |
| Press and hold ALARM (or Alarm On/Off on | You can select the time interval in minutes before |
| the remote control) on the main unit to | the unit turns off automatically. |
| activate and deactivate the timer function. | • Press Sleep on the remote control to select |
| “ALARM” shows on the display when |
| among OFF, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, and |
| activated. Timer cannot be set or activated if |
| 10 minutes. “SLEEP” icon flashes on the display |
| clock time is not set. Follow instructions under |
| when actiavted. |
| “Setting Clock” to set clock. |
| • When sleep is activated, press Sleep once to |
| | |
| | | view remaining sleep time in minutes. |
| Analogue and Digital Clock | • Press Sleep again when the remaining sleep |
| time is displayed to change sleep time. |
| Display | | |
| Two clock display modes are | | | |
| | |
| available: analogue and | | | Note: |
| digital. Press DISPLAY to | | | Sleep is automatically de- |
| switch between the two | | | activated when the unit is turned |
| display modes. At the center | | | off. |
| of the analogue clock, “P” | | | |
| stands for PM time, “A” | | |
| stands for AM time. | | |
Special Features
Preset Equalizer Curves | Changing Display Brightness |
Press Preset EQ on the remote control to | Press and hold DISPLAY on the top of the unit to |
toggle among FLAT, JAZZ, ROCK, POP and | change the brightness level of the display. |
CLASSICAL. The selection is highlighted on the | |
display. | Changing Display Colors |
|
X-Bass | Press and hold ADJUST on the top of the unit to |
Press X-Basson the remote control to turn on/ | change the display colors. |
|
off the x-bass feature. | |
The X-Bass icon is displayed. | |
Refer to the following for basic playback and radio listening. For detailed operations and more advanced features, please refer to relevant sections.
Listening to CD/mp3/WMA Discs
1.Press ON/ECO to switch on the unit.
2.Press SOURCE to select CD mode.
3.Press OPEN on the top of the unit to open the CD compartment door.
4.Insert up a disc with the label facing up.
5.Close the CD compartment door.
•Wait while the unit reads and counts the total number of songs on the disc.
•If the CD compartment is not loaded with a CD or the CD is unreadable, “disc” flashes on the display.
6.Press 
to start playback. Press again to pause playback and again to resume.
•If the song is a mp3 or WMA file, the mp3 or WMA icon lights on the display.
•During playback, elapsed playback time and current track number show on the display alternately.
7.Press 
or 
to select previous or next track / file. Press and hold to search through the disc while it is playing.
8.Press 
to stop playback.
Listening to Radio
1.Press ON/ECO to switch on the unit.
2.Press SOURCE to select TUNER mode.
3.Press BAND (or Band•APP on the remote control) to select radio band.
4.Press 
or 
to tune down or up radio frequency. Press and hold for automatic channel search, “ATUO” shows on the display when searching is in progress.
| CD-R / RW | This unit is compatible with | | | | |
| | audio CD-R/RW discs. | | | | Notes on mp3/WMA Disc: |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | • Use .mp3 as the extension when |
| | | | | | | | converting audio files into mp3 for |
| | | Notes on CD-R/RW | | | | | saving onto CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e.g. |
| | | | | | | Abc08.mp3. Do not use any other |
| | | • Do not affix any type of | | | | |
| | | | | | | extension e.g. .doc, .pdf. |
| | | labels to either side | | | | |
| | | | | • | Do not use the .mp3 extension for other text |
| | | (recordable or labeled side) of | | |
| | | | | or non-audio data files as this may result in |
| | | a CD-R/RW disc as this may | | |
| | | | | serious malfunction and harmful noise |
| result in the unit malfunctioning. | | |
| | | interference. |
| • Playback capability for CD-RW discs may | | |
| | | • | For better quality in mp3 disc playback, the CD |
| vary due to variations in the quality of the | | |
| | | quality should be recorded 128kbps or above. |
| CD-RW disc and the recorder used to | | |
| | | • Disc data size > 650MB is not recommended. |
| create the disc. | | |
| | | • Total files should not exceed 412 and the total |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | folders should not exceed 100. It also depends |
| | | | | | on the length of the file/folder names. |
| | | Note: | | | • For mixed mode discs, only one mode will be |
| | | | | selected for playback depending on the recording |
| | | Be sure to remove all discs | | |
| | | | | format. |
| | | from the disc compartment | | |
| | | | | • To ensure good performance, wait until the |
| | | before moving or | | |
| | | | | disc changer completely reads the disc before |
| | | transporting the unit! | | |
| | | | | | proceeding. |
| | | | | | • mp3 files in CD ROM EXTRA format disc |
| | | | | | cannot be recognized. |
| | | | | | | | |
Basic Playback | Repeat Playback |
Refer to “Quick Start” for basic playback. | Press Repeat repeatedly on the remote control to |
Random Playback | select, the corresponding icon shows on display |
when activated: |
Press on the remote control to turn on or off | Repeat 1: repeat current song; |
random playback. “Random” shows on the | Repeat All: repeat all songs; |
display when activated. | No icon: normal playback. |
Sampling Tracks
During playback, press Intro on the remote control to turn on or off intro mode which plays the beginning 10 seconds of each track / file. “Intro” shows on the display when activated.
Clock / Playback Display
During playback, press Display on the remote control to select among analogue clock, digital clock and playback information displays.
Selecting Folders (mp3 / WMA discs only)
Press Folder / Preset (up / down) on the remote control to go to the next or previous non-empty folder.
Creating and Playing Programs
A maximum of 30 tracks can be programmed.
1.In stop mode, press Prog•Set on the remote contorl. “Pr: 01” (first program position) shows on the display followed by “00”.
2.Press 
or 
to select a track / file to be stored into memory location 1.
3.Press Prog•Set to confirm your selection and store that track into memory. The next available memory locations shows on the display. Repeat step 2 and this step to store additional tracks. In program mode, the PROG. icon lights on the display.
4.When finished programming, press 
to start playback of the program.
View and Edit Program List
1.Press Prog•Set repeatedly to view program list. To edit program location, press Prog•Set until the location you want to edit is displayed.
2.Press 
or 
to select the new track to be stored.
3.Press Prog•Set to confirm.
Deleting Programs
Press and hold 
to clear program list and “clr” shows on the display. The program list will also be cleared once the CD compartment door is opened.
mp3/WMA Playback Sequence
•Refer to the diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure.
•Songs are played before playing songs placed in folders at each level.
| LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | LEVEL 4 |
| A | | B | | | | | |
| Folder 1 | | | Folder 1.1 | | 3 | Song 1.1.1 | | |
| | | | | | 4 | Song 1.1.2 | | |
| | | | | | 5 | Song 1.1.3 | | |
| | | | C | | | | | |
| | | | | D | | | |
| | | | Folder 1.2 | | Folder 1.2.1 | | 6 Song 1.2.1.1 |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7 Song 1.2.1.2 |
| | | | | | | | | 8 Song 1.2.1.3 |
| E | | F | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| Folder 2 | | | Folder 2.1 | | 12 | Song 2.1.1 | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | 13 Song 2.1.2 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
9Song 2.2
10Song 2.3
11Song 2.4
G
15Song 3.2
1Song 4
2Song 5
| Basic Listening | 4. Press Folder/Preset (up or down) to select a |
| | | | memory location (up to 30 memory locations). |
| Refer to “Quick Start” for selecting radio | When you are selecting the preset location, the |
| mode, band and searching channels. | preset station number is flashing. |
| Auto Channels Preseting | 5. Press Prog•Set to confirm the setting. |
| Listening to the Preset |
| Press and hold BAND (or Band•APP on the |
| remote control) to scan stations. A maximum | Channels |
| of 30 stations can be stored. Beware of your | Press Folder/Preset (up or down) on the remote |
| preset channels being erased accidentally |
| because the scanning and storing process is | control repeatedly to select your desired memory |
| automatic upon pressing the button. “Prog” | location. |
| icon flashes during programming. Press | Suppressing Stereo Signal |
| Band•APP to stop scanning. |
| Manual Channels Preseting | Press Stereo on the remote control to switch |
| between FM mono and stereo for FM broadcast. |
| A maximum of 30 stations can be stored. | If FM stereo reception is weak, select mono sound |
| may reduce noise. |
| | | |
| 1. Press BAND (or Band•APP on the remote | |
| control) to select band. | |
| 2. Press | or | to select station to be | |
| stored. | | | |
3. Press Prog•Set on the remote control to enter program mode.
Auxiliary Input
| Connecting External Device | Selecting and Playing External |
| Remove the AUX IN cover on unit front and | Device |
| insert audio cables (not included) to the L (left | Press SOURCE to select AUX mode. Control playback |
| channel) and R (right channel) input jacks |
| on your external device. Adjust volume by rotating |
| |
| | the volume control knob on unit front. |
Problem
System will not turn on
No sound
Poor radio reception
CD does not play
Solution
•Check power cord for a secure connection.
•Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again.
•Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
•Increase the volume setting.
•Check connection to speakers.
•Check that you have selected the appropriate function: CD, Tuner.
•Make sure headphones are not plugged in.
•Check antenna connection.
•Move antenna.
•Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluorescent lights.
•Check that CD is in the tray.
•Check that CD label is facing up.
•Check that PAUSE mode is not on.
•Check that CD function is selected.
•Use CD lens cleaner.
•Clean the disc.
•Try another disc
Problem
CD sound skips
CD button will not respond
Remote control does not work
Solution
•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.
•Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet away or on a different surface from the main unit.
•Switch to another function (Tuner) and then back to CD.
•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 between the remote and the system.
Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance.
CD Player
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must be opened by only a qualified technician.
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.
CD Lens Care
When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the system to output poor sound quality. To clean the lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner which can maintain the output sound quality of your system. For instructions on cleaning the CD lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens cleaner.
Technical Specification
Power supply: 230V~50Hz Dimensions ( H x W x D mm): Unit size - 178 x 130 x 210 Speaker - 178 x 120 x 130 Net Weight - 3.6kg
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 15 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the bottom of the set.
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.
•Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained technician for inspection.
•This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a record player. Although this product incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe when operated according to directions.
•Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
•Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside the disc compartment. To keep dust from collecting on the pick-up lens, do not leave the compartment door open for an extended period of time. If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air blower brush designed for camera lenses.
•The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
•Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.
•The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation opening with items, such as newspaper,table-cloths,curtains,etc.
•No naked flame sources,such as lighted candles,should be placed on the apparatus.
•Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
•The use of apparatus in moderate climates.
Headset Safety
•Do not play your headset at high volume. Hearing experts warn against extended high- volume play.
•If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
•You should use with extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even if your headset is an open-air designed to let you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you.
Important Battery
Information
•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.
•Any battery may leak electrolyte under the following circumstances:
- 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.
Don’t Infringe
This product should only be used for the purposes for which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any attempts to use this product for unintended purposes are unlawful and therefore not condoned by Thomson.
ESD Remark:
In case of misfunction due to electrostatic discharge just reset the product (disconnect and reconnect of the power source may be required) to resume normal operation.
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. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
