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OPEN•CLOSE DISC CHANGE # DISC 1 DISC 2 $ DISC 3 % @ 3CD CHANGER ! 0 MINI HIFI SYSTEM STANDBY ON LEFT 1 ECO POWER CENTER RIGHT ^ SURR & * PRO LOGIC IR SENSOR CD 1•2•3 C1CD •2•3 /TR EB 6 7 8 9 FM•AM TAPE 1•2 BAND TUNER TAPE SEARCH•TUNING DEMO STOP STOP•CLEAR CDR/DVD PLAY PAUSE ( CDR AUX PRESET ▲ PREV SIDE NEXT VOLUME LE PERSO NA L DS C VE C BASS ▲ 2 3 4 5 SURR PROG CLOCK/ TIMER DIM DUB (HSD) AUTO REVERSE ON•OFF BASS JOG CONTROL RECORD ) LEVEL TREBLE wOOx D
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English Index Français English ------------------------------------------------ 7 E s p añ o l Français -------------------------------------------- 35 Español --------------------------------------------- 63 Canada English: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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General Information External Sources Environmental Information ................................ Acknowledgement ............................................... Supplied Accessories ........................................... Safety Information ................................................ 8 8 8 8 Listening to External Sources .......................... 23 Tape Operation/Recording Rear Connections .......................................... 9–10 Optional Connections ..................................
General Information English This system complies with the FCC rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: – This device may not cause harmful interference, and – This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Supplied accessories Environmental Information Safety Information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
English Preparations AM loop antenna FM wire antenna right surround left surround center speaker speaker (right) SURROUND SUBWOOFER OUT OUT DIGITAL OUT L R L AUX/CDR IN R LINE OUT FM ANTENNA 300Ω AM ANTENNA CENTER + – REAR SURROUND + AC MAINS ~ C L – – R + B speaker (left) FRONT + L – – R + A AC power cord B Antennas Connection Rear Connections The type plate is located at the rear of the system.
Preparations English C Speakers Connection Front Speakers Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS (FRONT) terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to "L", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black (unmarked) wire to "-". 1 Notes: – Do not connect equipment to both the LINE OUT and AUX/CDR IN terminals at the same time. Otherwise, noise will be generated and malfunction might occur.
Dolby ProLogic Surround Sound provides the current industry standard for home cinema sound from VCR and TV broadcasts. The front left and right speakers deliver detailed, directional sound as the center speaker "steers" dialogue/ vocal sound and center screen action toward the TV screen. Both surround speakers add a greater sense of depth with special effects. Positioning the Speakers To get the best surround sound effect, place the speakers as follows.
Dolby Pro Logic English ➜ "TEST TONE" followed by "ADAPT BALANCE, CENTER AND REAR LEVEL" will be displayed. ➜ The test signal will last for about 90 seconds. Adjust the sound level DPL TEST TONE R REAR CENTER + LEFT CENTER SURR RIGHT SURR BALANCE L - Dolby Surround This setting is for a full Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode. ➜ “DOLBY SURROUND” will be displayed.
Controls (main system’s illustration on page 3) 1 STANDBY ON y – – 2 – 3 – 4 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 9 – 0 – – – – – to switch the system on or to Standby mode. to start EASY SET operation. ECO POWER to activate or deactivate Eco Power Standby mode. iR SENSOR infrared sensor for remote control. PROG (PROGRAM) for CD ................. to program disc tracks. for TUNER ........ to program preset radio stations. for CLOCK ....... (on the system only) to select 12or 24-hour clock mode.
Controls English ™ BASS/TREBLE CONTROL – – £ – ≤ – – ∞ § ≥ – • – ª – º – ⁄ – ¤ – ‹ – › – fi – fl ‡ – – to adjust the BASS/TREBLE level : BASS # $ to increase or decrease the low tone. TREBLE # $ to increase or decrease the high tone. AUTO REVERSE to select the desired playback modes in tape deck 2 only. wOOx ON•OFF to select enhanced or normal wOOx sound effect. wOOx LEVEL to select desired wOOx level : WOOX 1, WOOX 2 or WOOX 3. TAPE DECK 2 TAPE DECK 1 CLOCK to view the clock display.
TV/AV English Basic Functions 2 MINI HIFI SYSTEM TUNER CD 123 TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR STANDBY-ON LEFT LEFT SURR SURR ECO POWER CENTER CENTER RIGHT RIGHT SURR SURR 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 PRO LOGIC 9 CLOCK AUTO REV.
Basic Functions English Switching the system on In Standby mode ● Press STANDBY ON or CD/TUNER/ TAPE/AUX on the system. ➜ The system will switch to the last selected source or the selected source. ● Press any one of the DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons or OPEN•CLOSE. ➜ The system will switch to CD mode. In Eco Power Standby mode ● Press CD 123, TUNER, TAPE 1/2 or AUX/ CDR on the remote control. ➜ The system will switch to the selected source.
4 Volume Control Adjust VOLUME to increase (turn knob clockwise or press VOLUME +) or decrease (turn knob counter-clockwise or press VOLUME -) the sound level. To listen through the headphones ● Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the system. ➜ The speakers will be muted. Interactive Sound Control For optimal sound listening, select only one of the following interactive sound controls at a time : PERSONAL, DSC, VEC or BASS/ TREBLE. Personal Sound 1 2 Press PERSONAL.
Basic Functions English wOOx There are three wOOx settings to enhance the bass response. Virtual Environment Control (VEC) The VEC feature enables you to adjust the system to select a type of environment. 1 2 Press VEC. Adjust the JOG CONTROL (or press VEC on the remote control repeatedly) to select the desired Virtual Environment Control effect : HALL, CLUB, DISCO, CINEMA, CONCERT or ARCADE. ➜ The selected VEC will be encircled.
OPEN•CLOSE DISC CHANGE DISC 1 DISC 2 TV/AV 2 DISC 3 TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR TUNER CD 123 3CD English CD Operation 1 2 3 4 5 6 CHANGER MINI HIFI SYSTEM 8 7 9 CLOCK STANDBY-ON LEFT LEFT CENTER CENTER AUTO REV.
CD Operation English Disc Playback To playback all discs on the disc tray ● Press PLAYÉÅ. ➜ All the available discs will playback once, then stop. ➜ During playback, the selected disc tray, track number and elapsed playing time of the current track will appear on the display. To playback one disc only ● Press the DISC DIRECT PLAY button : DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3. ➜ The selected disc will playback once, then stop. To interrupt playback ● Press PAUSEÉÅ. ● To resume playback, press PLAYÉÅ again.
CD Operation To review the program ● Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly. ● To exit review mode, press Ç. To erase the entire program ● Press Ç once when playback is stopped or twice during playback. ➜ "PROGRAM CLEARED" will be displayed. ➜ PROGRAM will disappear from the display. Note: – The program will be erased when the system is disconnected from the power supply or when the disc tray is opened.
Radio Reception English MINI HIFI SYSTEM TV/AV 2 STANDBY-ON LEFT LEFT CENTER CENTER RIGHT RIGHT TUNER CD 123 SURR SURR ECO POWER SURR SURR PRO PRO LOGIC LOGIC IR SENSOR C 1CD •2•3 BASS /TR EB TAPE 1•2 TAPE DEMO STOP STOP•CLEAR SEARCH•TUNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 CDR/DVD PLAY PAUSE 8 7 CDR AUX PRESET ▲ PREV SIDE NEXT 9 CLOCK VOLUME AUTO REV.
Radio Reception English Notes: – If you attempt to store more than 40 preset radio stations, "PROGRAM FULL" will be displayed. – During programming, if no button is pressed within 20 seconds, the system will exit the Program mode automatically. Tuning to Preset Radio Stations ● Press í or ë (or Digits 0–9 on the remote control) to select the desired preset number. ➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and waveband will appear on the display. For Recording, please refer to “Tape Operation/Recording”.
Tape Operation/Recording English MINI HIFI SYSTEM TV/AV 2 STANDBY-ON LEFT LEFT CENTER CENTER RIGHT RIGHT TUNER CD 123 SURR SURR ECO POWER PRO LOGIC IR SENSOR FM•AM C 1CD •2•3 BASS /TR EB BAND TUNER SEARCH•TUNING CDR/DVD CDR AUX TAPE DEMO STOP STOP•CLEAR PREV PLAY PAUSE PRESET ▲ SIDE NEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 VOLUME 9 CLOCK LE PERSO NA L DS C VE C TAPE 1•2 ▲ CD 1•2•3 TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR SURR SURR AUTO REV.
Tape Operation/Recording To change the playback mode on tape deck 2 only ● Press AUTO REVERSE repeatedly to select the different playback modes. å : playback on one side of the tape only. ∂ : both sides are played once. ∫ : both sides are played repeatedly, up to 10 times each side unless you pressÇ. To rewind or fast forward during playback ● Press and hold à or á until the desired passage is reached, then release. ➜ The tape continues playing.
Tape Operation/Recording English 4 5 Press AUTO REVERSE repeatedly to select a recording mode. ➜ å for recording on one side only. ➜ ∂ for recording on both sides. Prepare the source to be recorded. CD – load the disc(s). TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 1 with the full spool to the left. AUX – connect external equipment. When recording is in progress ➜ REC starts flashing. ● It is not possible to change tape side.
TV/AV MINI HIFI SYSTEM English Clock/Timer 2 TUNER CD 123 TAPE 1/2 AUX/CDR STANDBY-ON LEFT LEFT SURR SURR ECO POWER CENTER CENTER RIGHT RIGHT SURR SURR 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 PRO LOGIC 9 CLOCK AUTO REV.
Clock/Timer English 2 Press CD, TUNER or TAPE to select the desired source. ● Make sure the music source has been prepared. CD – Load the disc(s). To start from a specific track, make a program (refer to “CD Operation Programming the disc tracks”). TUNER – tune to the desired radio station. TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape deck 2. 3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set the hour for the timer to start. 4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set the minute for the timer to start.
AMPLIFIER Output power Total power ........................................................... 400 W DPL Mode Left/Right Channel ............... 2 x 150 W RMS(1) Center Channel ....................... 50 W RMS, 12 Ω Surround Channel ............ 2 x 25 W RMS, 6 Ω Stereo Mode ............................. 2 x 150 W RMS(1)/ ............................................................. 2 x 120 W FTC(1) Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 75 dBA (IEC) Frequency response .........
Maintenance English Cleaning the Cabinet ● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives. Cleaning Discs ● When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circular motion. ● Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog records.
RADIO RECEPTION Radio reception is poor. – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or connect an external antenna for better reception. – Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi System and your TV or VCR. TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING Recording or playback cannot be made. The tape deck door cannot open. Recorded material sounds strange. GENERAL The system does not react when buttons are pressed. Sound cannot be heard or is of poor quality. The left and right sound outputs are reversed.
LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIO SYSTEM One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE... You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a service call.
