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Boston Acoustics Shelf Stereo System Owner's Manual

Boston Acoustics Shelf Stereo System Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MicroSystem CD Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Special Features

    Thank you for choosing the Boston Acoustics The MicroSystem CD is a state-of-the-art stereo radio/CD player and a versatile audio center that delivers the performance and versatility of precisely matched, separate components in one compact, easy-to-use unit. Special Features You can preset as many as 12 FM and 12 AM stations for instant recall. See page 7.
  • Page 3 Owner’s Manual Please save this owner’s manual for future reference. If you should need an additional copy, it may be downloaded from the Boston Acoustics website: www.bostonacoustics.com/microsystemcd. Unpacking the MicroSystem CD Please save all the original packaging because it will provide the safest way to transport your unit.

  • Page 4: The Remote Control

    Plugging in the power cord and Positioning the FM antenna The FM antenna comes attached. Straighten out the antenna to its full length. Orient the wire for the best reception. (The position for the best reception is guaranteed by Murphy’s Law to be wherever it looks the worst, like draped over the front of the kitchen counter.) You can use the included self-adhesive antenna clips to secure the FM antenna wire to a surface.

  • Page 5: The Control Panel

    The Control Panel Selects a Source Next Station/CD Track Previous Station/CD Track Turns Power On or Off The Basics Setting the clock Tune / Track Note: If there is a power outage or you unplug the MicroSystem CD, the clock will continue to run and all other settings will remain in memory for up to 48 hours.

  • Page 6: Turning Off The System

    The Basics (continued) Turning off the system Press the On/off button to turn off the system. Adjusting the volume Press the Volume arrow buttons on the MicroSystem CD or on the Remote Control to adjust the volume. When the MicroSystem CD is turned on, the volume will return to the previous setting unless it was very loud, in which case it will go to 60.
  • Page 7 Radio Tuning to an FM or AM station Press the FM or AM button to select the desired band. • Press the Tune/Track arrow button once to Tune / Track automatically seek the next clear station. • Tap the Tune/Track arrow button repeatedly to tune one frequency at a time.

  • Page 8: Repeat And Shuffle

    CD Player Loading a CD Open the flip-down door. Insert a disc, label side up, into the slot. The CD player will automatically draw the disc in and play it. If the red light next to the Eject button is blinking, there is already a disc in the CD player.

  • Page 9: Playing Mp3/Wma Discs

    CD Player (continued) MP3/WMA discs The MicroSystem CD can play CD-R and CD-RW discs encoded with MP3 or WMA music files. “MP3” or “WMA” will appear in the display when these types of files are playing. These discs behave differently from standard CDs. When a disc is inserted, the CD player first must read its directory and number all the tracks.

  • Page 10: Setting The Alarms

    Alarms Setting the alarms Press the Alarm 1 (or Alarm 2) button repeatedly to choose the desired alarm mode—one press for music, two presses for beeper, three presses for music + beeper. Pressing the Alarm button a fourth time will cancel the alarm. The display will indicate if an alarm is set and its mode of operation.
  • Page 11 Alarms (continued) Checking the wakeup time Press the Setup button for Alarm 1 (or Alarm 2). The wakeup time and other alarm settings will flash in the display for a few seconds. To cancel the flashing immediately, press the Setup button again.

  • Page 12: Using The Sleep Function

    Alarms (continued) Using the Sleep function More Features Changing the display information You can tailor the display to show your preferred information, such as whether to show clock time or station frequency while playing the radio; or to show clock time, CD track number, or CD track time when playing a disc.

  • Page 13: Using Headphones

    More Features (continued) Using headphones If you plug headphones into the stereo minijack on the front panel, the speakers will be muted except for the alarms. Be sure to use the jack marked with the headphones symbol, not the nearby Aux 3 jack. Using other devices (Aux 1, 2, and 3) You can play external sources such as a TV, CD changer, or MP3 player through the MicroSystem CD.
  • Page 14 • A variable-level output that responds to the MicroSystem CD’s volume setting (useful for feeding an external amplifier or powered speaker system that has no volume control); and • A subwoofer output that feeds bass to an external powered subwoofer and simultaneously reduces the bass fed to the MicroSystem CD’s speakers.

  • Page 15: Connecting Other Devices

    Connections Connecting other devices There are three stereo connections: two via RCA input jacks on the rear- panel and a third via a minijack on the front of the MicroSystem CD. In addition, a stereo line output via RCA jacks on the rear panel can feed audio into an external device.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Fm Antenna

    Connections (continued) Connecting the FM antenna The FM antenna comes attached. If the antenna is disconnected, follow these steps to connect it: Push the Type F connector plug on the end of the antenna into the receptacle on the MicroSystem CD marked “FM antenna 75 Straighten out the antenna to its full length.
  • Page 17 Connections (continued) Optional: Connecting to a different external indoor FM antenna Note: Not included—available at most stores that sell audio/video parts and accessories. Disconnect the supplied external FM antenna from the back of the MicroSystem CD. Connect the external FM antenna to the 75 Optional: Connecting to an external indoor AM antenna Note: Not included—available at most stores that sell audio/video parts and accessories Disconnect the built-in internal AM antenna wires from the...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The MicroSystem CD does not power up • Is the system plugged into a working, unswitched electrical outlet? • Are you using an operating AC wall outlet? There is no sound coming from the system • Is the volume turned up? Try increasing the volume. •...

  • Page 19: Specifications

    CR2025 3-volt Limited Warranty For one year from the date of purchase, Boston Acoustics will repair for the original owner any defect in materials or workmanship that occurs in normal use of the Boston Acoustics MicroSystem CD, without charge for parts and labor.
  • Page 20 Index Connecting an external indoor AM antenna Control Panel diagram Display diagram Remote Control diagram Setting the alarms Storing AM stations Tuning to an AM station Alarms Checking the wakeup time Control Panel diagram Display diagram Disabling the alarm Remote Control diagram Stopping the alarm when it is sounding Setting the alarms Using the Sleep function...
  • Page 21 Index (continued) Clock Control Panel diagram Display diagram Setting the clock Connections Cable TV signal External indoor AM antenna External indoor FM antenna FM antenna Other Devices Outdoor antenna Power cord Troubleshooting Control Panel Control Panel diagram Display Display diagram Control Panel diagram Display diagram External indoor FM antenna...
  • Page 22 Index (continued) Presets Control Panel diagram Display diagram Setting the alarms Storing FM and AM presets Storing a second set of presets Setting the alarm Radio Display diagram Setting the alarms Storing a second set of presets Storing FM and AM presets Tuning to an FM or AM station Remote Control Remote Control diagram...
  • Page 23 Notes:...
  • Page 24 978.538.5000 www.bostonacoustics.com Boston, Boston Acoustics, and the Boston Acoustics logo are registered trademarks of Boston Acoustics, Inc. iPod and the iPod design are registered trademarks of Apple Computers. Inc. Walkman is the registered trademark of Sony Corporation. © 2004 Boston Acoustics, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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