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Thomson multimedia Inc.

10330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN46290

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IMPORTADOR COMERICALIZADORA THOMSON DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V SIERRA CANDELA NO. 111, PISO 11COL. LOMAS DE CHAPULTEPECDEL. MIGUEL HIDALGOMEXICO D.F. C.P. 11000R.F.C. CTM-980723 KS5

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ST OP

NEXT

PREV ..

SELECT

CD / MP3

PLAY/ PAUSE

FOLDER

DIGITAL PLL RADIO

interactive mp3 display

TUNE

F.REW

FF.FWD

PRESET

BAND

MODE

CLOCKSET

I.R.C

CLOSE

DBBS / E Q

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OPEN

VOLUME

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FCC Information

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIREOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

THE EXCLAMATIONPOINT WITHIN THET R I A N G L E I S AWARNING SIGNALERTING YOU OFI M P O R T A N TI N S T R U C T I O N SA C C O M P A N Y I N GT H E P R O D U C T .

T H E L I G H T N I N GFLASH AND ARROW-HEAD WITHIN THET R I A N G L E I S AW A R N I N G S I G NALERTING YOU OF" D A N G E R O U SVOLTAGE" INSIDETHE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THERISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -SERVICEABLE PARTS IN -S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N GT O Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C EPERSONNEL.

FCC InformationThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.In accordance with FCC requirements, changes ormodifications not expressly approved by Thomsonmultimedia Inc. could void the user’s authority tooperate this product.This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF)energy, and if not installed and used properly, thisequipment may cause interference to radio and tele-vision reception.If this equipment does cause interference to radio ortelevision reception (which you can determine byunplugging the unit), try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures:• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the anten-na for the radio or television that is "receiving" theinterference).• Move the unit away from the equipment that isreceiving interference.• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so thatthe unit and the equipment receiving interferenceare on different branch circuits.If these measures do not eliminate the interference,please consult your dealer or an experiencedradio/television technician for additional sugges-tions. Also, the Federal Communications Commissionhas prepared a helpful booklet, "How To Identifyand Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems." Thisbooklet is available from the U.S. GovernmentPrinting Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specifystock number 004-000-00345-4 when orderingcopies.This product complies with DHHS Rules 21 CFRSubchapter J. Applicable at the date of manufacture.

For Your Safety The AC power plug is polar-ized (one blade is widerthan the other) and only fitsinto AC power outlets oneway. If the plug won’t gointo the outlet completely,turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way.If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified electrician tochange the outlet, or use a different one. Do notattempt to bypass this safety feature.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDESLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For Your Records In the event that service should be required, you mayneed both the model number and the serial number.In the space below, record the date and place of pur-chase, and the serial number:Model No. Remote Control No. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No.

Service Information This product should be serviced only by those special-ly trained in appropriate servicing techniques. Forinstructions on how to obtain service, refer to thewarranty included in this Guide.

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Have a Blast- Just Not in Your EardrumsMake sure you turn down the volumeon the unit before you put on head-phones. Increase the volume to thedesired level only after headphone arein place.

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ContentsEN

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FCC Information

Before you Begin . . . . . .1Useful Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1What’s so special about this audio CD/MP3 disc player? . . . .2Music Management SoftwareMusicMatchTM Jukebox . . . . . . .2Notes on CD-R/RW Disc . . . . . .2

General Controls . . . . . .3Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Clock and Timer Setting 5Setting Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Setting Timer-On Time . . . . . . .5Setting Timer-Off Time . . . . . . .6

Sound Features . . . . . . .7Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Digital Bass Boost System . . . . .7

Equalizer Control . . . . . . . . . . .7Custom Equalizer Setting . . . .8

Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Enter Tuner Mode . . . . . . . . . . .9Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . .9Manual Preset Setting . . . . . . .9Preset Memory Recall . . . . . . .10Auto Preset Stations (FM only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10FM stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MP3 and CD Player . . .11MP3 Recommendations . . . . .11Entering CD Mode . . . . . . . . . .11Inserting Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Playing CD Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .12Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . .12Shuffle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Edit Program . . . . . . . . . . . .13Delete Program . . . . . . . . . .13

MP3 Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Main Navigation Keys . . . . . .14

File/Folder mode . . . . . . . . . .15Playing MP3 Disc . . . . . . . . . .15Repeat MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Intro MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Troubleshooting Tips . .16

Maintenance . . . . . . . .16

More Information . . . .17Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . .17Important Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Technical Specification . . . . . .17

Limited Warranty . . . .18U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Before You BeginUseful AdviceDo not use your system immediately after transport-ing it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensa-tion may cause the system to malfunction. If moistureforms inside this system, it may not operate properly.To correct the problem, turn off the power and waitabout 30 minutes for moisture to evaporateThis system is fitted with a laser. To avoid accidents, itis to be opened by qualified technicians only.Never leave the tray open as dust could cover thelaser lens and/or the tray could be bumped into acci-dentallyDo not place the system near wet areas such as bath-rooms and pool side. Avoid storing the system athumid places or near abnormally heated areas. Power is continuously supplied to the system. To dis-connect power completely, unplug the power cordfrom the power outlet.

Battery Power You can insert 8 D-sized alkaline batteries (not

supplied) and you can take your stereo just aboutanywhere. Open the battery compartment door onthe back of the unit by pressing down on the two tabsand pulling out the cover. Insert batteries in the bat-tery compartment.(See diagram) Note that the ACline cord must be unplugged from the jack on theback of the unit to operate on batteries. 2 AA-sizedbatteries (not supplied) are needed to keep radio sta-tion memory.IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove batteries when stor-ing the set for more than 30 days. Leaky batteries canbadly damage the system. Always return tape opera-tion buttons to their off position before storing. Thiswill relieve pressure on certain parts in the taperecorder that might deform after long periods oftime. Be sure to dispose of leaky, weak or dead bat-teries properly according to federal, state, and localregulations.

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Before You Begin

This unit is compatible with CD-RW/ CD-R discs for playback.

Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:

• CD-R/RW discs that are recorded by personal computers or some CD-R/RW recorders may not be played onthis unit due to the difference in recording platforms.• Do not affix any type of labels to either side (recordable or labeled side) of a CD-R/RW disc as this mayresult in the unit malfunctioning.• To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc, do not open the disc compartment door while the disc is beingread. • Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc into the unit. This may take a longer time to read the disc.• Playback capability for CD-RW discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the CD-RW discand the recorder used to create the disc.

CD-R / RW

What’s so special about this audio CD / MP3 disc player?Besides traditional audio CDs, this player is meant to play MP3 files encoded on a CD-ROM. You can store up to12 hours of music on a single disc (at 128kbps). Creating MP3 CDs requires the use of a computer with a CD-R / CD-RW writer and a music management soft-ware (MusicMatch Jukebox recommended).To fully enjoy the functionalities of your MP3 CD player, we recommend you to record your MP3 CD using fold-ers and subfolders.

MusicMatch Jukebox

STOP NEXTPREV . SELECT

CD / MP3

PLAY/ PAUSEFOLDER

DIGITAL PLL RADIO


TUNEF.REW F.FWD

PRESET

BAND

MODE

CLOCKSET

I.R.C

CLOSE

DBBS /E Q

FUNCTION/OPEN

VOLUME

CDR / RW COMP ATIBLE

PHONES

Compressed musicwww.thomson-lyra.com, www.lyrazone.comwww.thomson-music.com, www.musicmatch.com,www.emusic.com

~ 10 CDs

Compression and transfer

CD-R/ CD-RWRecorder

~ 12 hours of music

Playback

Music management software - MusicMatchTM

JukeboxUpon unpacking the unit, you should find the music managementsoftware - MusicMatch Jukebox enclosed. Insert the software disc intoyour computer and click on “MusicMatch User’s Guide” if you needassistance on installation of the software and creating MP3 discs foryour enjoyment with this unit.

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General ControlsEN

1. FUNCTION/ - Turns the unit On/Off; selectsbetween Radio mode and CD mode.

2. OPEN/CLOSE - Opens CD compartment door.

3. VOLUME +/- - Increases or decreases volume.

4. DBBS / E.Q. - Turns on/off digital bass boost system; selects among different E.Q. options (Flat,Rock, Pop, Classic, Jazz or Custom)

5. PHONES - Connects headphones.

6. CLOCK SET - Enters clock and timer settingmode; displays clock time.

7. BAND - Selects between FM and AM radio bands.

8. MODE - Selects among different Radio modes (Preset Add / Stereo (FM only) / AutoPreset (FM only)); MP3 modes (Repeat / Intro / Folder) and CD modes (Repeat / Intro / Shuffle / Program).

9. PRESET / - Increase or decrease in pre-set location for radio; works as an up and down navi-gation key in all menus.

10. STOP - Stops CD and MP3 playback.11. PREV./TUNE F.REW - Goes back to previ-ous CD or MP3 tracks; tunes down in radio frequency.

12. PLAY/PAUSE - Plays and pauses CD andMP3 playback.

13. NEXT/ TUNE F.FWD - Goes to next CD orMP3 tracks; tunes up in radio frequency.

14. SELECT - Selects among different options withincategories.

ST OP NEXTPREV . SELECT

CD / MP3

PLA Y/ PAUSEFOLDER

DIGITAL PLL RADIO


TUNEF.REW F.FWD

PRESET

BAND

MODE

CLOCKSET

I.R.C

CLOSE

DBBS / E Q

FUNCTION/OPEN

VOLUME


PHONES

Main Unit

1 2

3 4

5

67

89

10

11 12 13

14

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General ControlsEN

4

TUNE

1 2 3

4 65

7 9

MODECLOCK/TIMER

0

8DBBS

VOLUME

MUTE

STBYRADIO BANDCD/MP3

DIRECT KEY-INPRESET

CD

RCREMOTE

CONTROL

E.Q.

O.K.

PRESET

PRESET

Remote ControlSTBY - Powers on/off the unit.CD/MP3 - Selects CD or MP3 mode.RADIO - Selects Radio mode.BAND - Selects between FM and AM frequency.MUTE - Mutes the unit.DBBS - Turns digital bass boost system on/offE.Q. - Selects among equalizer options.PLAY/PAUSE - Starts and pauses CD or MP3 playback.STOP - Stops CD or MP3 playback.TUNE / - Tunes down or up in radio frequency; skips back orskips to next track for CD and MP3.O.K. - Confirms setting.PRESET / - Selects preset radio stations; works as navigationkeys to move up or down menus.VOLUME +/- - Increases or decreases volume.MODE - Selects among different Radio modes (Preset Add / Stereo (FMonly) / Auto Preset (FM only)); MP3 modes (Repeat / Intro / Folder) and CD modes (Repeat / Intro / Shuffle / Program)CLOCK/TIMER - Displays clock time; enters clock and timer setting mode.DIRECT KEY-IN PRESET - selects disc track or radio preset stations directly.

Display

CD Mode

Radio Mode

Repeat Mode

Intro Mode

RandomPlayback

Timer OnIndicator

MP3 Bit Rate

Mute

FM Stereo Program Mode

Digital BassBoost System

EqualizerOptions

FM ST.PROG .

REP . 1ALL

FOLDERINTRO

RADIOCD

kbps

VOLUMECLASSIC CUSTOM

?ROCK POP JAZZ

DBBSMUTE

Volume

MP3 Disc Mode

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Clock and Timer Setting Setting Clock1. Press and hold CLOCK SET until the clock andtimer settings show on the display

2. Press PRESET or to scroll the menu toselect Set Clock.

3. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit orO.K. on the remote control to enter clock settingmenu. New Time hour will be flashing.

4. Press PRESET or to select hour.

5. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit orO.K. on the remote control to move to minutes set-ting. The minutes digits will flash.

Press PREV. to move back to change the hour.

6. Press PRESET or to select minutes.

7. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote control to save settings and exit clock settingmode.

TIPS:

• Press CLOCK SETwhile the power is on to

view current clock time.

• Press P R E V. o r N E X T when setting

clock to readjust hour or minutes.

Setting Timer-On Time1. Press and hold CLOCK SET until the clock andtimer settingmenu showon the dis-play

2. PressPRESETor toscroll the menu to select Set Timer-On.

3. PressSELECT or NEXT on the main unit or O.K. onthe remote to enter Timer On setting menu.

4. Press PRE-SET orto move upand downthe Timer Onsetting menu.

Set ClockSet Timer-OnSet Timer-Off

Current TIme12:00 AMNew Time12:00 AM

Current TIme12:00 AMNew Time12:00 AM

**Timer-On**Time : 12:00AMType : One TimeTimer : Disable



**Timer-On**Time : 12:00AMType : One TimeTimer : Disable

Source : RadioVolume :Lvl 12

**Timer-On**Time : 12:00AMType : One TimeTimer : Enable

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Clock and Timer Setting

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5. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to enter the setting that you want to change.The options within each setting are listed below.

Time : 12:00 AM/PMThe hour will flash after entering the time setting.• Press PRESET or to adjust the hour.• Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit orO.K. on the remote to move to minutes setting. Press PREV. to move back to adjust hour again.• Press PRESET or to adjust minutes.• Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote control to exit and save settings.

Type : One Time / DailyTimer : Disable / EnableSource : Radio / CD• Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to select options within Type, Timer andSource categories.

Caution: Ensure the right radio frequency is tuned orCD is loaded before turning off the power.

Volume : Lvl 0-32• press PRESET or to adjust timer on volume from 0 to 32.

Setting Timer-Off Time1. Press and hold CLOCK SET until the clock andtimer setting menu show on the display

2. Press PRESET or to scroll the menu toselect Set Timer-Off.

3. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit orO.K. on the remote to enter Timer Off settingmenu.

4. Press PRESET or to move up and downthe Timer Off setting menu.

5. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to enter the setting that you want to change.The options within each setting are listed below.

Time : 12:00 AM/PMThe hour will flash after entering the time setting.• Press PRESET or to adjust the hour.• Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit orO.K. on the remote to move to minutes setting.Press PREV. to move back to adjust the hour.• Press PRESET or to adjust minutes.• Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to exit and save settings.

Type : One Time / DailyTimer : Disable / Enable• Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to select options within Type and Timer.

Tips: To activate the Timer Off Time, it is

necessary to set the Timer to “Enable” in the

Timer Menu.

**Timer-Off**Time : 12:00AMType : One TimeTimer : Disable



**Timer-Off**Time : 12:00AMType : One TimeTimer : Disable

**Timer-Off**Time : 12:00AMType : One TimeTimer : Enable

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Sound FeaturesVolume ControlPress VOLUME + to increase volume and VOLUME -to decrease volume. Volume XX will show on the display while you areadjusting volume. Minimum volume level is 0 andmaximum is 32.

The volume bars on the bottom of the display willincrease and decrease according to your adjustments.

MutePress MUTE on the remote control to silence the unit.

indicator will show on the bottom of the display.

Digital Bass Boost SystemPress DBBS/E.Q. on the main unit or DBBS on theremote to turn on DBBS function.

will show on the bottom of the display.

Press again to turn off DBBS.

Equalizer ControlThere are six choices of sound effects on the unit. Flat Rock Pop Classic Jazz Custom

1. Press and hold DBBS/E.Q. on the main unit untilthe E.Q. menu appears on the display.

2. Press PRESET or to move up and down theE.Q. menu until the arrow points to the desiredeffect.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to confirm your selection. The icon of your selection will show on the bottom ofthe display.

Tips: Press P R E V. at anytime to exit E.Q.

menu.

Using Remote Control

Press E.Q. on the remote to directly access equalizeroptions.

kbps

VOLUMECLASSIC CUSTOM

?ROCK POP JAZZ

DBBSMUTE

JazzCustomSet Custom DSP

FlatRockPOPClassic

FlatRockPOPClassic

Volume 17

MUTE

DBBS

ROCK POP CLASSIC JAZZ CUSTOM

?

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Custom Equalizer Setting

1. Press and hold DBBS/E.Q. on the main unit untilE.Q. menu appears on the display or press and holdDBBS on the remote.

If Custom EQ is selected, go to step 4.

2. Press PRESET or to move up or downthe menu until the arrow is pointing to Custom.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to select Custom EQ.

4. Press PRESET or to select Set CustomDSP.

5. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit orO.K. on the remote to enter custom setting.

6. Press PRESET or to select between Bassand Treble.

7. Press SELECT on th e main unit or O.K. on theremote to edit the setting. The number will be flash-ing.

8. Press PRESET or to adjust Bass or Treblelevel. Minimum of -14 and Maximum of +14.

9. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to confirm settings.

10. Press PREV. to exit.

NOTE: The Custom Equalizer Setting must bedone under CUSTOM equalizer mode and notadjusted in other equalizer modes (i.e. Flat,Rock, Pop, Classic, or Jazz).

FlatRockPOPClassic


Bass :-1 dB

Treble :-1 dB

Bass :+14 dB

Treble :-1 dB

Sound Features


CUSTOM

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TunerEnter Tuner ModePress FUNCTION/ once on the main unit whenthe power is off to turn on the radio.

If the unit is on CD mode, press FUNCTION/twice to select radio mode.

Using Remote Control

Simply press STBY to power on the unit and accessthe radio mode directly or press RADIO if the unit isin CD/MP3 mode.

A RADIO icon will show on the display.

Tuning to a Station1. Press BAND to select between FM and AM.

Tips:

• Extend or reposition the antenna for better

FM reception.

• Move the unit for better AM reception.

2. Press TUNE F.REW or F.FWD to tuneto the station you want to listen to.

3. Press and hold TUNE F.REW or F.FWDfor auto search. Search will stop once a station isfound.

Manual Preset Setting1. Tune to the frequency to be saved into presetlocation.

2. Press MODE to show the radio preset options.

3. Press PRESET or to move up anddown the menu to select Preset Add.

4. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to show the next available preset memorylocation.

5. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to confirm memory location.

To overwrite previously saved memory

locations

1. Follow steps 1-4 from Manual Preset Setting

2. Press PRESET to select previously set memo-ry locations.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to overwrite the previous setting.

NOTE: There are 30 preset memory locations intuner mode.

Tips: Press SELECT on the main unit or press

O.K. on the remote twice to store station in the

next preset memory location.

FM 105.00 MHz

Preset AddStereo ONAuto Preset

FM 105.00 MHz

Preset 2?

FM 105.00 MHzPreset 02

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TunerPreset Memory Recall1. Press PRESET or repeatedly to accessdesired preset stations.

Tips: Use the DIRECT KEY-IN PRESET on the

remote to directly access the desired preset

station.

Auto Preset Stations (FM only)1. Press MODE in tuner mode to view the tunermenu

2. Press PRESET or to move up and downthe menuuntil thearrow ispointing toAutoPreset.

3. PressSELECT onthe main

unit or O.K. on the remote to enter Auto Preset.By using Auto Preset, all the previously stored sta-

tions will beerased.

The preset memory location will flash as search is inprogress for the next station to store.

Auto Presetwill stoponce all 30preset sta-tions arefull or

when the frequency band ends.

NOTE: DO NOT press any key until auto-presetsearch iscomplete.

FMStereo

1. Press MODE in tuner mode to access the tunermenu.

2. Press PRESET or to move up or downthe menu until the arrow points to Stereo ON.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote control to select between Stereo ON/ OFF.

4. Press PRESET or to move to the nextselection and save setting.

FM ST. will be displayed when Stereo mode is on.



Existing Preset StationsWill be Erased!



FM 88.00 MHzPreset 3

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MP3 and CD PlayerMP3 Recommendations• Use .mp3 as the extension when converting audio files into MP3 for saving onto CD-R(W) or CD-ROM,e.g. Rocky08.mp3. Do not use any other extension e.g. .doc, .pdf. • Do not use the .mp3 extension for other text or non-audio data files as this may result in serious mal-function and harmful noise interference.• Please do not burn your disc into different sessions. Files from the second session will not be played. It ishighly recommended that you create your CD by writing only once.• Many common CD creator softwares can make files compatible for the system but do not forget tofinalize your disc after creation. This set cannot read DirectCD recordings.•In order to get audio CD quality, you need to record your MP3 CD at 128 kbps. You can record up to 256kbps. Beyond 256 kbps, the unit might not read the CD.• Do not combine CD Audio and MP3 tracks onto a CD-R(W) or CD-ROM. The player will onlyplayback CD audio tracks from mixed CD formats.

Entering CD ModeIf the unit is powered off, press FUNCTION/ onthe main unit twice to enter CD mode.

If the unit is in Tuner mode, press FUNCTION/once to enter CD mode.

Using the Remote Control

1. Press STBY to turn on the unit.2. Press CD/MP3 to enter CD mode.

Inserting Disc1. Press OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to open the CDcompartment door.

2. Insert the disc

3. Close the compartment door and press downuntil it locks in place.

Wait while the CD is being read.

If the CD is a normal CD audio disc, the display willshow a CD icon.

If the CD is a MP3 audio disc, MP3 iconwill appear on the top of the display aswell as the CD icon.

If there is no disc on the disc tray, the following dis-play will be shown.

NOTE: If the disc has an error or if there is nodisc on the disc tray, the system will take a longtime for reading.

DIGITALAUDIO

OPENCLOSE


DBBS / E.Q.

FUNCTION/

VOLUME

S

Reading CDPlease Wait...

EN

No DiscPls. Insert Disc

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MP3 and CD PlayerPlaying CD Discs1. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback. Pressagain to pause playback.

2. Press PREV. to go back to the previous track orpress NEXT to go to the next track.

3. Press and hold PREV. or NEXT to searchthe song.

4.Press VOLUME + or - to adjust listening level.

5. Press STOP to end playback.

Tips: To listen to CD through headphones, insert

your headphones into the P H O N E S jack on

the top of the player.

Repeat1. PressMODE toview the CDmodemenu.

2. Press PRESET or to move up or down themenu until the arrow is pointing to the Repeatoption.

3. Press SELECT repeatedly on the main unit or O.K.on the remote to select among the below repeat

options.

Repeat OFF - Turn off the repeat featureRepeat Track - To repeat selected track. This display

will show “REP. 1” Repeat Disc - To repeat entire disc. The display will

show “ALL REP.”

Sampling TracksActivating Intro will play the first 10 seconds of eachtrack on the disc.

1. PressMODE toview the CDmode

menu.

2. Press PRESET or to move up or down themenu until the arrow is pointing to the Intro option.

3. Press SELECT repeatedly on the main unit or O.K.on the remote to select between Intro ON or IntroOFF. INTRO will show on the display when Intro ONis selected.

Shuffle Enableshuffle playto random-ly play tracks on the disc.

1. Press MODE to view the CD mode menu.

2. Press PRESET or to move up or down themenu until the arrow is pointing to the Shuffleoption.

Track 0100:01

Volume 12

Repeat OFFIntro OFFShuffle OFFProgram



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MP3 and CD PlaybackProgram1. Press MODE to view CD menu.

2. Press PRESET or until the arrow ispointing at Program.

3. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit orO.K. on the remote to enter Program menu.

4. Press PRESET or until the arrow ispointing to Program Add.

5. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit orO.K. on the remote to add tracks to the program.

6. press SELECT to activate the line. “--” will flash asyou select track.

7. Press PRESET or to select track for program location.

8. Press SELECT to save setting. The arrow will auto-matically move to the next available program loca-tion.

9. Repeat steps 6-8 to add more tracks to the programlist.

10. Press PLAY to begin playing program.

Note: PROG. Icon will show on the display whenediting or playing Program.

There are 32 program memory locations available.

Edit Program

1. Follow steps 1-5 from “PROGRAM” above

2. Press PRESET or to scroll through theprogram list to the memory location you wish to edit.

4. Press Select to activate the line.

5. Press PRESET or to select the newtrack for the location.

6. Press SELECT to save new setting.

7. Press PLAY to being playing new program.

Delete Program

1. Follow steps 1-3 from “PROGRAM” above.

2. Press PRESET or to select ProgramDelete.

3. Press SELECT or NEXT on the main unit orO.K. on the remote to enter program list.

4. Press PRESET or to select memory loca-tion you want to delete.

5. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K on theremote and the memory location will be cleared. Thetrack stored in the next memory location will move upto fill the empty location.

6. Press PLAY to start playing new program.


Program AddProgram Delete

PR01 TRACK 03PR02 TRACK 05PR03 TRACK 10PR 04 TRACK 07

PR01 TRACK --PR02 TRACK --PR03 TRACK --PR 04 TRACK --

Program AddProgram Delete

PR01 TRACK 03PR02 TRACK 10PR03 TRACK 07PR 04 TRACK --

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MP3 and CD PlaybackMP3 Audio CDWhen a MP3 audio disc is read, the title ofthe folder or the song name in the home directory will show on the display.

“\” will indicate the title is a folder.

Main Navigation KeysPRESET or - to scroll up or down

within a directory.PREV. - to return to the previous folderNEXT - to enter into a selected folderSTOP - to return directly to the home

directory.

NOTE: Must be in STOP mode to view thelist of files and folders.

\ Folder 1\ Folder 2Track 1Track 2

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MP3 and CD PlaybackFile / Folder ModeFolder – files are placed into their appropriate folder.File – all files on the MP3 disc will be arranged alpha-betically.

1. In STOP mode, press MODE to view MP3 menu.

2. Press PRESET or to select File mode/Foldermode depending on your current active setting. Forexample, if the current setting is at Folder mode, thefollowing screen will appear.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to switch to File or Folder mode options. Thedisplay will show files rearranged to the mode selected.

4. Press PRESET or to select other fea-tures in MP3 menu or press PREV. to exit themenu.

NOTE: Only selected folder will be played inFolder Mode. To play all files on MP3 disc, FileMode must be selected.

Playing MP3 Disc1. Press PLAY/PAUSE to start playback. Pressagain to pause playback. The file bit rate will be displayed on the right sideduring playback . Bit rates are usually 96,128,192 or 256 kbps. The display will also togglebetween showing the Artist and Album name.

2. Press PREV. to go back to the previous trackor press NEXT to go to the next track.3. Press and hold PREV. or NEXT to searchthe song.

4.Press VOLUME + or - to adjust listening level.

5. Press STOP to end playback.

Repeat MP31. Press MODE to view MP3 menu.

2. Press PRESET or to select Repeat menu ifthe arrow is not pointing the repeat option.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K. on theremote to toggle between repeat options.Repeat Off Repeat Track – REP.1Repeat Disc - REP. ALL (File mode only)Repeat Folder - REP FOLDER (Folder mode only)

4. Press PRESET or to select otherfeatures in MP3 menu or press PREV. to exit themenu.

Intro MP31. Press MODE to view MP3 menu.

2. Press PRESET or to select Intro menu.

3. Press SELECT on the main unit or O.K on theremote to select between Intro On/ off.

4. Press PRESET or to select otherfeatures in MP3 menu or press PREV. to exit themenu.

Repeat OFFIntro OFFFolder Mode


Track 1Track 2 Track 3Track 4

Track 100:01Artist:ABCD


Repeat OffIntro OffFolder Mode

NOTE: Shuffle and Program are not available forMP3 CD Playback.

kbps

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Troubleshooting Tips

Disconnect the audio system from the power sourcebefore performing any maintenance.

CleaningClean the exterior of the system using a soft dustcloth.

CD PlayerCAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It mustbe opened by only a qualified technician.

Problem

CD buttonwill notrespond,

Remotecontroldoes notwork

Cannot playMP3 disc

Solution

Switch to another function 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.

Clean the disc.Make sure files are saved under .mp3 extention. e.g. Rocky08.mp3Check that the recorded bit rate is within96kbps and 256kbps.Make sure all files are burned in one session.

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 that you have selected the appropriate

function: CD, Tuner.

Make sure mute is off.

Move antenna for FM reception or rotate unit

for better AM reception.

Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as

hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluores-

cent 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.

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.

Problem

Systemdoesn’tturn on

No sound

Poor radioreception

CD doesnot play

CD soundskips

Maintenance

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More InformationSafety Precautions• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Anyrepairs or internal adjustments should be made only by atrained technician.• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquidenters the player cabinet, take the player to a trainedtechnician for inspection.• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the musicon the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the car-tridge and stylus of a record player. Although this prod-uct incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safewhen operated according to directions.• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not usedamaged, warped, or cracked discs.Prevent damage to this product, set switch for propervoltage. • Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located insidethe disc compartment. To keep dust from collecting onthe pick-up lens, do not leave the compartment dooropen for an extended period of time. If the lensbecomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an airblower brush designed for camera lenses.• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping andsplashing.

Important Battery Information• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do notuse your remote control for more than one month.Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteriesmay cause skin burns or other personal injuries. Disposeof batteries in the proper manner, according to provin-cial and local regulations. Any battery may leak elec-trolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if insertedincorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the sametime, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made tocharge a battery not intended to be recharged.

Headset Safety• Do not play your headset at high volume. Hearingexperts warn against extended high-volume play. • If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce volumeor discontinue use. • You should use with extreme caution or temporarilydiscontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.Even if your headset is an open-air designed to let youto hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume sohigh that you are unable to hear what is around you.

Handling CDs• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by theedges, or by one edge and the hole. Do not affix labels oradhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do not scratch ordamage the label. CDs rotate at high speeds inside theplayer. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs

Cleaning CDs• Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always keepCDs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth fromthe inner edge toward the outer perimeter.• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring itout well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove anywater drops with a dry cloth.• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agentson CDs. Also, never clean CDs with benzene, thinner, orother volatile solvents which may cause damage to discsurface

CD Lens CareWhen your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the systemto output poor sound quality. To clean the lens you willneed to purchase a CD lens cleaner which can maintainthe output sound quality of your system. For instructionson cleaning the CD lens, refer to the ones accompanyingthe lens cleaner.

Don’t InfringeThis product should only be used for the purposes forwhich it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copy-right law. Any attempts to use this product for which it isnot intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned byThomson multimedia.

Technical SpecificationPower supply: 120V~60Hz Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):Unit size - 215 x 500 x 252 CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 20Hz to 20 kHzRating Plate: Look for it at the bottom of the set.

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are givenas a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to providethe highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make anyimprovement or modification without prior notice. The English ver-sion serves as the final reference on all products and operationaldetails should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

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Limited Warranty (For US)What your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:• One year (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment tothe rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product's warranty period.

How to make a warranty claim:• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recom-mend using the original carton and packing materials.• Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and addressand a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson multimedia Inc.Product Exchange Centre,11721 B Alameda Ave,Socorro, TX 79927

• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.• Insure your shipment in case of loss of damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.

What your warranty does not cover:• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and usercontrols. For additional information, ask your dealer.)• Installation and set-up service adjustments.• Batteries.• Damage from misuse or neglect.• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

How state law relates to this warranty:• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Limited Warranty (For Canada)Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomesapparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge,including return transportation.

This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,

OR2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original carton(or equivalent).

Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:Thomson multimedia Ltd.6200 Edwards Blvd.,Mississauga, Ontario,L5T 2V7Canada

The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from thestatutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extentthat any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights andremedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.

If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:Thomson multimedia Ltd.P.O. Box 0944Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944

Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is neededduring the warranty period.

PURCHASE DATE

NAME OF STORE

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