MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 2 THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE 56033280 www.thomson.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 3 user manual TUNE/PRESET TU NE R TAPE AU CD X E SOURC - PRESET + CK POP LA JAZZ C IC SS R RO CU ST OM E VOLUM D E ON/ECO I S C M N U B BAND/ PROG AUTO TIMER CLOCK RECORD PROG/SET DEMO CD INFO DISC 5 DISC 4 DISC 3 DISC 2 DISC 1 5 DISC CH ANGER E mp3 CD-R / RW COMPATIBL MS4300 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 4 Safety Information EN 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 molded plug. If the mains socket are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below. The molded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safely.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 5 Safety Information CAUTION! ADVARSEL! USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING. VORSICHT! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS– VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN! Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must be opened only by qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 6 Important Information Safety Precautions Important Battery Information • 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.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 7 Table of Contents Safety Information Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Using the FM and Am Antennas . . . . . . . . .2 Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Selecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Selecting Folders (mp3 CDs Only) . . . . . . . . . .
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 8 Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Unpacking the system EN You should have the following: • one main unit (with 2 main speakers); • one remote control; • one FM antenna; • one AM loop antenna; • one user’s guide; • one Thomson Warranty Card Match the red wire (on the left speaker) to red terminal for the left speaker (L) on the back of the unit and the black wire (on the left speaker ) to the black terminal for left speaker (L).
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 9 General Controls Main Unit T SOURCE R UNE TAP E D TUNE/PRESET X AU C ON/ECO EN RO ST OM - CK P JA ZZ CL AS SIC + CU D R PO I PRESET VOLUME S C CLOCK N U M TIMER B E RECORD BAND/ AUTO PROG PROG/SET DEMO CD INFO DISC 1 mp3 CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 5 DISC CHANGER Front View ON/ECO - Press and hold in standby mode to enter ECO (power saving, without clock display) mode.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 10 General Controls TUNE/PRESET — In CD mode - Stops CD playback. In simple mp3 mode - Returns to the first track on the current disc. In Tuner mode - Sets tune or preset mode. In Tape mode - Stops tape playback. PRESET + / SKIP FORWARD - In CD mode Goes to the next CD track; selects the next program location. In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency; selects the next preset station. In Tape mode - Fast forwards tape.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 11 General Controls Remote Control ON EN ECO REPEAT•RDS CD EQ TUNER •PTY SLEEP VOL B.BOOST FM ST TAPE PRESET• INTRO•CT FOLDER OPEN•CLOSE AUX RECORD DISC SKIP ON/ECO - Press and hold in STANDBY mode to enter ECO (power saving, without clock display) mode. EQ - Selects equalizer presets. B.BOOST - Turns on or off Bass Boost. OPEN•CLOSE - Opens and closes disc compartment. CD - Selects CD player. TUNER - Selects radio tuner. TAPE - Selects tape player.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 12 General Controls Installing Batteries EN The remote control must be inserted with 2 "AAA" or "UM-4" or "R03" batteries prior to use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct installation. 1. Remove the battery compartment door (located at the back of the remote control) by sliding the compartment door in the direction of the arrow and then lifting the door out and off the cabinet. 2.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 13 Settings Showing Demonstration Setting the Timer Press DEMO to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstration scrolls through all display operations. 1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON and clock hour flashes on the display ( ON - timer on time ). 2. For setting time, press PRESET or PRESET + on the main unit to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift to minute digits. 3. Press PRESET or PRESET + to set the minute. 4.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 14 Settings Sleep Mode EN You can select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off automatically. Press SLEEP on the remote to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 and 5 minutes. (Remote Only) The “SLEEP” icon lights on the display when sleep mode is activated. Adjust Sleep Time Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time is displayed to change sleep time. Note: Sleep is automatically de-activated when the unit is turned off.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 15 CD Player Important CD and mp3 Information 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 avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc, do not open the disc compartment door while the disc is being read. • Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc into the unit.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 16 CD Player EN Loading Discs 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or CD on the remote control to select CD mode. 2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment. 3. Insert up to 5 discs with label face up. 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc compartment. The occupied disc tray icons light and the current disc number shows on the display. If the disc is a mp3 CD, the mp3 icon lights on the display. • Press PLAY/PAUSE in stop mode to begin playback.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 17 CD Player Selecting a Disc Sampling Tracks • Press DISC 1, DISC 2, DISC 3, DISC 4, or DISC 5 on the main unit to directly access the corresponding disc. • Press DISC SKIP on the remote control to skip discs. Press INTRO•CT on the remote control to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn intro mode off. INTRO is displayed when sampling is activated.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 18 CD Player EN Setting Up a CD Program Tips: You can create a program of up to 32 tracks. 1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG/SET to enter program mode. The system displays the next available program number (-- -- P:01). 2. Press the corresponding disc number on the main unit or DISC SKIP on the remote control to select disc. Refer to the Disc Number display to see the disc that is selected. 3.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 19 Radio Selecting Tuner Band 1. Press SOURCE on the main unit or TUNER on the remote control to enter Tuner mode. 2. Press BAND / AUTO PROG / CD INFO to select between MW, LW or FM Radio band. Tips: Your audio system has 32 preset stations. Auto Preset Programming (FM only) EN Press and hold the BAND / AUTO PROG / CD INFO button for 2 seconds to scan stations in FM band. The stations will then be stored as preset channels. A maximum of 32 stations can be stored.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 20 Radio EN Tuning to an RDS Station Note: RDS stations broadcast on FM only. When the tuner detects an RDS signal, the RDS icons turns on. 1. Press TUNE/PRESET to access preset station or press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to desired frequency. 2. If RDS station found, RDS lights on display with station name shown.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 21 Tape Player Selecting Tape Player Press SOURCE on the main unit or TAPE on the remote control to select tape mode. Playing a Tape 1. In tape mode, press on the cassette door to open it. 2. Insert a tape into the door and push the door closed. 3. Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD to position the tape to the desired starting position. 4. Press PLAY to begin playback. 5. Press PAUSE to pause playback. From CD EN 1. Insert a tape into deck . 2.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 22 Troubleshooting Tips EN Problem Solution Problem Solution System will • Check power cord for a secure not turn connection. on • Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again. • Check the outlet by plugging in another device. CD sound skips • 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.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 23 Troubleshooting Tips Problem Solution mp3 playback sequence is out of order EN • Check that the mp3 disc is created with a single folder structure. Refer to the diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure. • For example, folders and songs from level 2 are played before moving on to play folders and songs from level 3. LEVEL 1 A LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 D 8 Song 1.1.1 9 Song 1.1.2 Folder 1.1 Folder 1 10 E Song 1.1.3 G Folder 1.
MS4300 EN 3/9/05 4:33 PM Page 24 Maintenance Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance. EN CD Player • Do not touch the signal surfaces. 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 label. CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player. • Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs CAUTION! This system operates with a laser.
