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CS196 EN
17/2/06
7:28 PM
Page 3
u s e r
m a n u a l
CS196
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

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  • Page 1 CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Page 3 u s e r m a n u a l CS196 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Safety Information 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.
  • Page 3 CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Safety Information CAUTION! 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. LASER λ = 780 nm, P max = 5 mW Rating Information: At bottom/rear of the unit.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Important Information Safety Precautions • 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...

  • Page 5: Important Battery Information

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Important Information Important Battery Information • Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control for more than one month. • Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Table of Contents Safety Information Important Information Table of Contents ....1 Getting Started ....3 Content of Box .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Getting Started Content of Box • one main unit (with 2 main speakers); • one remote control; • one FM antenna; • one MW loop antennas; • one mp3 Player; • one user manual; • one Thomson Warranty Card...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Getting Started Using the FM and MW Antennas Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to make sure both the FM and MW antennas are positioned properly. Uncoil the FM antenna at the back of the unit, making sure it is fully extended (you may even want to tape it to the wall behind the unit if possible.

  • Page 9: General Controls

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM General Controls Main Unit - Front View C S 1 9 6 Sleep ON/ECO SOURCE BAND/INFO BACK PHONES D I G I T A L M U S I C CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE ON/ECO - Press briefly to turn on and off the unit.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM General Controls - Opens or closes the disc tray. VOLUME CONTROL - Adjusts volume (except in navigation mode). In mp3 / WMA / USB navigation mode - Rotate clockwise to navigate downwards and rotate counter-clockwise to navigate upwards.
  • Page 11 CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM General Controls (LEFT/BACK) - In navigation mode - Navigates backwards. (RIGHT /ENTER) - In navigation mode - Navigates forward. BAND - In Tuner mode - selects radio band. B. BOOST - Turns on or off Bass Boost.

  • Page 12: Installing Batteries

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM General Controls Installing Batteries 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. Open the battery compartment door by pressing down on the tab and then lifting the door out.

  • Page 13: Settings

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Settings Showing Demonstration Press DEMO/DIMMER to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstration scrolls through all display operations. Setting the Clock 1. Press and hold CLOCK on the remote control until the hour flashes on the display.

  • Page 14: Sleep Mode

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Settings Sleep Mode You can select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off automatically. Press SLEEP to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 and 5 minutes. The SLEEP icon lights on the display when sleep mode is activated.

  • Page 15: Cd And Mp3 Disc Playback

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM CD and mp3 Disc Playback Important CD and mp3 / wma Information This unit is compatible with CD-R / RW CD-RW/ CD-R discs for playback. Notes on CD-R/RW Disc: • Do not affix any type of labels to either...

  • Page 16: Loading Discs

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM CD and mp3 Disc Playback Loading Discs 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode. 2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment. 3. Insert disc with label facing up. 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc compartment.

  • Page 17: Stop Playback

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM CD and mp3 Disc Playback Stop Playback During playback, press to stop playback. The unit returns to navigation mode briefly (approx. 10 seconds) before entering stop mode. Navigation mode: Audio CD 00:48 TRACK 01 Stop mode:...

  • Page 18: Stop And Searching Through A Cd

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM USB and mp3 player The playback controls of USB devices and mp3 player are basically the same. Connect the devices first and then you can start playback. Connecting USB devices to the Main Unit Insert the USB port of the USB device you want to connect into the USB connector of the main unit.

  • Page 19: Selecting Usb Or Mp3 Player Mode

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM USB and mp3 player Selecting USB or mp3 player Mode Press SOURCE repeatedly to select USB or mp3 player mode. USB / mp3 player Playback Features Start and Pause Playback Press PLAY / PAUSE to start and pause playback.

  • Page 20: Radio

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM Radio Selecting Tuner Band 1. Press SOURCE to enter Tuner mode. 2. Press BAND/ INFO to select between FM MW or LW Radio band. Tuning to a Station Press to select frequencies. Press and hold to scan frequencies.

  • Page 21: Tuning To An Rds Station

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM Radio 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 to go to your desired frequency. 2. If a RDS station found, RDS lights on display with station name shown.

  • Page 22: Recording

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM Recording Recording to mp3 player or USB device are basically the same. You can record CD, Tuner or AUX files to the mp3 player or USB device. Recording CD to mp3 Player Recording Standby 1. Connect the mp3 player to the USB port, “USB Connected”...

  • Page 23: Program Recording

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM Recording Program Recording 1. Press and hold TIMER on the remote control until Timer On and the clock hour flashes on the display. 2. For setting time, press hour and then press TIMER to shift to minute digits.

  • Page 24: Advanced Playback Controls

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM Advanced Playback Controls In CD / USB / mp3 mode, advanced playback controls allow you to sample, repeat and radom playback files, set up a Program List. In mp3 / WMA / USB mode, allow you to rename tracks.

  • Page 25: Rename Tracks

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM Advanced Playback Controls Playing a Program List While in PROGRAM stop mode , press If you are not currently in program mode, press PROG to enter program mode. Program playback begins automatically. Display Program List 1.

  • Page 26: Advanced Navigation Controls

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM Advanced Navigation Controls File Navigation Main Unit SOURCE BAND/INFO BACK PHONES D I G I T A L M U S I C SELECT - Enters navigation mode from mp3 / WMA / USB stop mode.

  • Page 27: Tips On Playback Sequence Of Disc

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM Advanced Navigation Controls Tips on Playback Sequence of Disc • Check that the mp3/WMA disc is created with a single folder structure. Refer to the diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure.

  • Page 28: Mp3 Player

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM mp3 Player Insert battery into the player 1. Slide the battery door by following the direction of arrow. 2. Insert a “AAA”(UM4) battery with polarities corresponding to the indications in the compartment. 3. Replace the door to the battery compartment.

  • Page 29: Skipping Tracks

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM mp3 Player Display Overview 1. Shows current volume level. 2. The relative play mode indicator lights to show current selection. - repeat track - repeat all - random playback - repeat random playback is displayed when the key lock function is activated.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM mp3 Player Adjusting the Volume Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume. Key Lock • To avoid accidental key activation, slide the key lock switch to the left. The Lock icon can be seen on display.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Tips

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM Troubleshooting Tips Main Unit Problem Solution System will • Check power cord for a secure not turn connection. • Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again. • Check the outlet by plugging in another device.

  • Page 32: Mp3 Player

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM Troubleshooting Tips mp3 Player Problem Solution The player • Battery may be inserted does not incorrectly. (Refer to P.23) turn on • Battery may be empty. when PLAY button pressed. Skipping • Repeat or random function may tracks or be activated.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:29 PM Maintenance Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance. Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth. CD Player CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must be opened by only a qualified technician.
  • Page 34 CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Page 2 THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE www.thomson.net 56267750...

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