Warnings, Cautions and Others CAUTION— (standby/on) button! Disconnect the mains plug to shut the power off completely (all lamps and indications go off). The position does not disconnect the mains line. • When the unit is on standby, the STANDBY lamp lights in red. •...
Contents Introduction ...2 Precautions...2 How to Read This Manual...2 Getting Started ...3 Step 1: Unpack...3 Step 2: Prepare the Remote Control ...3 Step 3: Hook Up ...4 Before Operating the System ...7 Daily Operations—Playback ...8 Listening to the Radio...9 Playing Back a Disc...10 Playing Back a Tape ...12 Playing Back Other Equipment ...12 Daily Operations...
Precautions Installation • Install in a place which is level, dry and neither too hot nor too cold—between 5°C and 35°C. • Install the System in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent internal heat buildup inside the System. DO NOT install the System in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or vibration.
Step 1 :Unpack the package and check the accessories. Step 2 : Prepare the remote control. Step 3 : Hook up the components such as AM/FM antennas, speakers, etc. (see pages 4 to 6). L O O Finally plug the AC power cord. Now you can operate the System.
Step : Hook Up If you need more detailed information, see page 6. Illustrations of the input/output terminals below are typical examples. When you connect other components, refer also to their manuals since the terminal names actually printed on the rear may vary.
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FM antenna (supplied) Extend it so that you can obtain the best reception. E X T L O O P G N D AM loop antenna (supplied) Turn it until the best reception is obtained. 1 1 0 V – 1 2 7 V 2 2 0 V –...
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To assemble and connect the AM loop antenna To assemble the AM loop antenna To connect the AM loop antenna Make sure to connect the wire correctly: The white end to AM EXT, the black end to GND. 1 Hold 2 Insert •...
Before Operating the System The indications on the display teach you a lot of things while you are operating the System. Before operating the System, be familiar with when and how the indicator illuminates on the display. SOUND TURBO AHB PRO PRGM RANDOM Indications on the main display...
Daily Operations Numeric buttons 4/1, 7,¡/¢ Disc selection buttons FM MODE/ STANDBY/ON VOLUME —Playback Turn on the power. The STANDBY lamp on the main unit turns off. • Without pressing STANDBY/ON turns on by pressing one of the source selecting buttons in the next step.
Listening to the Radio To select the AM tuner interval spacing Some countries space AM stations 9 kHz spacing, and other countries use 10 kHz spacing. You can change the AM tuner intervals while the System is on stand by. sec.
To tune in to a preset station Select a band (FM or AM). Select a preset number for the station you store. • You can also use the PRESET UP or PRESET DOWN. Playing Back a Disc This System can play back the following discs—regular CD and CD-R/CD-RW (recorded either in the audio CD or MP3 format).
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For MP3 playback According to the MP3 playback mode, 4/1, ¡/¢ or numeric buttons work for the group selection or the track selection. Examples: When the MP3 play back mode is “GROUP.” GR. (Group) indicator Total group number Total track number You can change the MP3 playback mode by pressing FM MODE/MP3.
Playing Back a Tape To insert a tape You can play back type I tapes. Push Insert With the tape side facing backside To start: To stop: To rewind tape: F-PLAY: wind forward the tape. R-PLAY: rewind the tape. F-PLAY: rewind the tape. R-PLAY: wind forward the tape.
Daily Operations Remote control CLOCK/ TIMER 4/1, 7,¡/¢ DIMMER A.STANDBY SLEEP SOUND TURBO AHB PRO Main unit 4/¢ —Sound & Other Adjustments Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume level from level 0 (VOL-MIN) to level 31 (VOL-MAX). Remote control: CANCEL VOLUME DISPLAY...
Changing the Display Brightness —DIMMER You can dim the display window. DIMMER DIMMER-1 DIMMER-2 DIM OFF (Canceled) DIMMER-1 Dims the display illumination. DIMMER-2 Erases the display illumination. Setting the Clock Remote ONLY Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use the Daily Timer (see page 20).
Advanced Disc Operations Remote control Numeric buttons CD 6 Disc selection buttons Main unit CD 1 0 Programming the Playing Order— Program Play You can arrange the playing order of the tracks (up to 32) before you start playback. • You cannot enjoy MP3 discs for program play. •...
To check the programmed contents While the PRGM indicator is shown on the display and before playback... In the programmed order. In the reverse order. To modify the program While the PRGM indicator is shown on the display and before playback... To erase the last step: To erase the entire program:...
Playing Repeatedly—Repeat Play You can repeat playback. For CD: REPEAT Canceled (No indication) For MP3 (Track mode): REPEAT Canceled (No indication) For MP3 (Group mode): REPEAT Canceled (No indication) Repeats the current track. Repeats all the tracks on the current disc.
Advanced Tape Operations Remote control TAPE23 CD 6 Disc selection buttons Main unit PUSH OPEN 4, 7, ¢ Disc selection buttons CD 6 IMPORTANT It may be unlawful to record or play back copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Recording on a Tape You can use type I tapes for recording.
Select and start playing the source—“FM,” “AM,” “CD,” or “AUX IN.” • When recording a disc, you can also use “Synchronized Disc Recording” (see below). Start recording. On the main unit To stop recording: Synchronized Disc Recording You can start and stop both disc play and tape recording at the same time.
Remote control PRESET UP, PRESET DOWN Timer Operations Setting the Timer Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with music, etc. On the other hand, with Recording Timer, you can make a tape of a radio broadcast automatically. • You can store three Daily Timer settings and one Recording Timer setting;...
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Select one of the timer setting modes you want to set— Daily 1 Timer, Daily 2 Timer, Daily 3 Timer, or Recording Timer. Daily 1 Timer Daily 2 Timer CLOCK /TIMER Canceled Clock setting (see page 14) Ex.: When Daily Timer 1 setting mode is selected Make the timer setting as you want.
Additional Information Learning More about This System Daily Operations—Playback (see pages 8 to 12) Listening to the Radio: • If you store a new station into an occupied preset number, the previously stored station in that number will be erased. •...
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Timer Operations (see pages 20 and 21) • When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the timer will be canceled. You need to set the clock first, then the timer again. • Without stopping the recording, you cannot change the source after Recording Timer starts recording.
Troubleshooting If you are having a problem with your System, check this list for a possible solution before calling for service. General: Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before you finish. ] There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again. Operations are disabled.
Maintenance To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs, and mechanism clean. Handling discs • When removing the disc from its case, hold it at the edge while pressing the center hole lightly. • Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc. •...
Parts Index Refer to the pages to see how to use the buttons and controls. Remote control 9, 10–12, 15, 16 9, 10, 13, 14, 21 8–10, 12, 14–16, 18, 19 10, 15, 16, 19 Main unit 9–12, 17, 19 10, 17, 19 Remote sensor 8–10, 12, 18, 19...
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Mains (AC) Line Instruction (not applicable for Europe, U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and U.K.) 110V-127V 220V-240V AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR CAUTION for mains (AC) line BEFORE PLUGGING IN, do check that your mains (AC) line voltage corresponds with the position of the voltage selector switch provided on the outside of this equipment and, if different, reset the voltage selector switch, to prevent from a damage or risk of fire/electric shock.