Stereo Zero (ENG) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1
CONTENTS 4 Before connecting to power source 5 Security 6 Controls and indicators 6 The front panel 7 The remote control 8 Connections on the rear panel 9 Connections on the side panel 10 Installation 10 Connecting the speakers 10 Connecting a subwoofer 11 Using the remote control 11 Connecting the FM and AM antennas 11 Connecting an external audio source 12 CD functions 12 Playing a CD 12 CD replay 13 Tuner functions 13 Automatic search of radio stations 13 Radio station pre-sets 14 Radio Data System
BEFORE CONNECTING TO POWER SOURCE Unpacking Carefully unpack the unit, making sure that all the accessories are included in the packaging (see below). Examine the receiver to make sure that it has not been damaged during transport. If your unit is damaged or it does not work, inform your dealer immediately. If the unit was delivered directly to you, contact the shipping company immediately.
SECURITY Power source Cabinet This unit is intended for use with a 230 V AC power supply only. Connecting to a different power source may lead to accidents or fire and can damage the unit. Check the voltage of the power source before you connect this unit. Do not open the unit’s cabinet. There are no parts inside the cabinet that you can repair yourself. Only an authorized service technician can carry out repairs. Every change in the product alters the terms of the warranty.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL 1 2 8 3 9 4 6 5 10 11 1) Power switch Press this button to turn on the receiver, assuming that it is in standby mode (the indicator LED on the front panel is red). If it is not red, the receiver is off. Turn on the receiver with the Main ON/OFF switch on the rear panel. Press the button again to put the receiver in standby mode. 2) Stop Press the button to stop playback of CD or USB memory.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS REMOTE CONTROL 5) Bass adjustment Press to adjust Bass. Change setting using the + or - knobs (13 or 14). 6) Treble adjustment Press to adjust Treble. Change setting using the + or - knobs (13 or 14). 1 6) Balance adjustment 2 3 11 4 12 Press to adjust Balance. Change setting using the + or - knobs (13 or 14). 8) Select FM/AM Press to select FM-stereo, FM-mono or AM. 9) Tune - 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Press to search next station down the scale.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Rear panel 1 2 3 5 1) Connecting the FM indoor antenna Connect the enclosed FM indoor antenna. Locate the wire where the reception will be optimal. NOTE: It is also possible to connect a central or outdoor antenna here; either one will provide better reception than the indoor antenna. 2) Connecting the AM antenna Connect the enclosed AM antenna. Place the ring as far from the receiver, TV, and power cables as possible. Adjust the direction of the antenna for the best reception.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Side panel 1 2 3 1) Line IN Connect your iPod, Mp3 player or any other audio source using a 3,5 mm audio cable. Select SIDE as source 2) USB connector Connect a USB memory/hard disc to playback music files. Note: This unit can handle/support USB memory or portable Hard Disc (2,5”). For bigger desk top Hard Discs you need to connect external power supply to run the hard disc.
Connecting the speakers Connect speaker cables according to the drawing below. Speaker cables are normally marked + and - (or with different marks). Connect one end to the speakers terminals. Connect the other ends of the cables to the amplifier, following directions 1-4 below. Make sure to connect + to + and - to -. This also applies to the connections to the speakers.
INSTALLATION Using the remote control Insert the AAA batteries included in the packaging into the battery opening on the back of the remote control. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. Connecting the FM indoor antenna Connect the FM indoor antenna plug to the output on the rear panel. The remote control operating range (approximate) Operating range up to 8 meter Locate the other end where the reception is good.
CD FUNCTIONS Playback a CD CD Repeat Press EJECT to open the CD tray. Place a CD in the tray with the label facing up. Press EJECT to close the tray. Press PLAY to listen to the first track. Track number Shown on the display: This option can only be used with the remote control. The following functions are available: - Repeat a track - Repeat an entire CD Begin playing the CD. Press the REPEAT button once in order to repeat the current track.
TUNER FUNCTIONS Automatic search of FM/AM radio stations Select FM/AM as source using the SOURCE button. Select FM-stereo, FM-mono or AM with the FM/AM button. This is only possible from the remote control. Display during radio listening Example of display when FM is tuned to 103,20 MHz. Press the TUNE button on the right to search up the radio dial or on the left to search down the radio dial. (This can also be made from the remote control).
RDS [RADIO DATA SYSTEM] FUNCTIONS RDS (Radio Data System) RDS is a system that sends information (digital data) for FM broadcasts together with the broadcast signal. Radio parts developed for RDS reception can convert these digital data for the display of program names, program types, current time, etc.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND Adjusting the volume Turn the volume knob clockwise (to the right) to raise the volume or counter-clockwise (to the left) to lower the volume. The scale shown on the display ranges from 0040, that is, from VOL OO (minimum) to VOL 50 (maximum). Always check the volume setting before an audio source is turned on. Turn the volume knob all the way down before unplugging headphones. Adjusting the balance between the left and right channel Press the BALANCE button on the remote control.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Connecting the headphones. Connect the headphones with a 3.5 mm [1/8 inch] stereo plug to the HEADPHONES output on the side panel. When the headphones are connected, the speaker output turns off automatically. When the headphones are connected, there is no audio output from the speakers. Adjust the volume with the volume knob. Listening through the headphones at high volumes can be dangerous to one’s hearing.
TROUBLESHOOTING If a unit does not function or perform as expected, the problem is not always a mechanical one. The solution may be found in the table below.
TECHNICAL DATA Audio section: Other: Output power: RMS: 20Hz-20kHz < 0,7% THD, 8 Ω............2 x 40 W 20Hz-20kHz < 0,7% THD, 4 Ω............2 x 65 W CD player Readable types .....................................CD, CD-R: 8cm and 12 cm Frequenzy response: ..................................................2Hz-22kHz (-3dB) Signal-to-noice ratio: .....................................................................85dBA AM/FM tuner with RDS Number of presets ...............................................
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