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Listening to FM and AM Broadcasts
Basic Tuner Operations
Press
To
On the System
On the remote
Each time you press the button, the band
alternates between FM and AM.
• "FM" or "AM" and selected frequency
Select FM or AM
appear on the main display.
• If an FM program is broadcast in stereo,
the ST (stereo) indicator lights up on the
display (only when the reception is good).
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds.
The System starts searching for stations and
stops when a station of suffi cient signal
Select a frequency
or
or
strength is tuned in.
• Press during searching to stop.
• Press repeatedly to change the frequency
step by step.
Press to select a preset number for the
station you store.
Tune in to a preset station
—
or
• For presetting stations, see below.
Press to improve reception.
The MONO indicator appears on the display.
Change the FM reception mode
Reception will improve though the stereo
(When an FM stereo broadcast
—
eff ect is lost.
is hard to receive or noisy)
To restore the stereo eff ect, press again.
Presetting Stations
You can preset 30 FM and 15 AM stations manually.
Tune in to a station you want to preset.
1
• You can also store the monaural reception mode for FM preset stations if
selected.
Press to activate the preset number entry mode.
2
• Finish the following process while the indication on the display
is fl ashing.
3
or
Press to select a preset number for the station you store.
4
Press to store the station.
NOTE
When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs, the preset stations
will be erased in two days.
Connecting a Portable Audio Device
This System has LINE IN/OUT jacks to connect a portable audio device.
Connect between the device and the System by using the stereo mini plug cord (not supplied).
IMPORTANT:
It should be noted that it may be unlawful to re-record pre-recorded tapes, records, or discs without the consent of the
owner of copyright in the sound or video recording, broadcast or cable programme and in any literary, dramatic, musical, or
artistic embodied therein.
Playing back a portable audio device
Portable audio device
(Digital Audio Player, etc.)
To audio output
(or headphone out, etc.)
To Play Back a Portable Audio Device
1
"LINE" appears on the main display.
Easily
2
By using QP Link (Quick Portable Link), you can easily start
Start playing the device connected.
playing back a portable audio device connected to the
LINE IN jack.
Adjust the volume level to the level
3
you want to listen to.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
On the remote
to activate QP Link.
QP Link indicator appears on the display.
To Adjust the Audio Input Level
To cancel this function, press and hold
for more than 2 seconds again.
If the sound from the device connected to the LINE IN
jack is too loud or too quiet, you can change the audio
When QP Link is activated, connecting a portable device
input level through the LINE IN jack (without changing
to the LINE IN jack and starting playback performs the
the volume level).
following:
• While listening to another source...
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
On the remote
Changes the source to "LINE" automatically. (If you
while "LINE" is selected as a source.
change from "LINE" to another source, QP Link will be
You can select one of three levels
canceled.)
alternately.
• While the System is on standby...
Turns on the System and changes the source to "LINE"
automatically (except when the display is turned off ).
NOTE
See "Learning More about This System" on page 7.
Setting the Clock and Daily Timer
Setting the Clock
Without setting the built-in clock, you cannot use Daily Timer and Sleep Timer.
Press to activate the clock setting mode.
1
• If you have already adjusted the clock before, press the
button repeatedly until the clock setting mode is selected.
2
or
Adjust the hour, then the minute.
• To exit from the clock setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required.
• To go back to the previous step, press CANCEL.
Setting the Daily Timer
Using Daily Timer, you can wake up with your favorite music.
• You can store three Daily Timer settings; however, you can activate only one of Daily Timers at the same time.
Press repeatedly to select one of the timer setting modes you want to set—Daily 1 ON time, Daily
2 ON time, or Daily 3 ON time—as follows:
Daily 1 Timer
Daily 2 Timer
1
Daily 1
ON (Time)
Daily 2
Canceled
Clock setting
ON (Time)
(See above.)
Daily 3 Timer
1 Adjust the hour then the minute for on-time.
2 Adjust the hour then the minute for off -time.
3 Select the playback source—"FM/AM, " "CD, " or "LINE. "
4 For "FM/AM": Select a preset channel.
2
or
For "LINE": Make the external device ready for playback.
5 Select the volume level.
• You can select the volume level ("VOLUME 0" to "VOLUME 31" and "VOLUME – –"). If you select
"VOLUME – –, " the volume is set to the last level when the System is turned off .
3
Turn off the System (on standby).
• To exit from the timer setting, press CLOCK/TIMER as required.
• To correct a misentry during the process, press CANCEL. You can return to the previous step.
To turn off the Daily Timer
1
Press repeatedly to select "Daily 1, " "Daily 2, " or "Daily 3. "
2
To turn on the Daily Timer again, select one of the timer settings by pressing CLOCK/TIMER, then press SET.
5
NOTE
If an external device is not equipped with a stereo mini plug audio output, use a plug adaptor to convert the stereo mini plug
to the corresponding plug of the audio output.
Recording to a portable audio device
Portable audio device equipped with the audio input
(Digital Audio Player, etc.)
1
Start recording or standby recording on the device.
Start playing the CD or tune into the station you want to
2
or
recording.
To Select the Audio Output Level
If the recorded sound on the device connected to the LINE OUT jack is too loud or
too quiet, you can change the audio output level through the LINE OUT jack (without
changing the volume level).
On the System
Press to change the audio output level.
You can select one of two levels alternately as follows:
OUT_LVL1
OUT_LVL2
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Learning More about This System
Basic and Common Operations (see page 3)
Connecting a Portable Audio Device (see page 6)
• Sound adjustments also aff ect the sound through the
Playing back a portable audio device:
headphones.
• If a component connected to the LINE IN jack is not loud
• Sound adjustments do not aff ect recording to the external
enough, QP Link may not work properly.
device.
In such cases, adjust the volume level of the component
• You can set the clock and daily timer while the SAVE mode is
louder so that the System can detect the sound signal
turned on. While setting the clock or daily timer, the display
properly.
is turning on.
• Changing from "LINE" to another source while QP Link works
will deactivate QP Link temporarily.
Playing Back Discs (see pages 4)
In this case, the following reactivates QP Link:
• This System cannot play "packet write" discs.
– Pressing QP LINK on the remote control
• For MP3 playback...
– When no sound signal comes from the LINE IN jack for
– MP3 discs are required a longer readout time than regular
about 30 seconds after the System is turned off
CDs. (It depends on the complexity of the group/fi le
• If you press
confi guration.)
Timer turns the System off while QP Link works, the System
– Some MP3 fi les cannot be played back and will be skipped.
deactivates QP Link temporarily.
This result from their recording processes and conditions.
In such cases, the following reactivates QP Link:
– When making MP3 discs, use ISO 9660 Level 1 or Level 2
– When no sound signal comes from the LINE IN jack for
for the disc format.
about 30 seconds after the System is turned off
– This System can play back MP3 fi les with the extension
– When you turn on the power again
code <.mp3> (regardless of the letter case—upper/lower).
– It is recommended that you make each MP3 fi le at a
Setting the Clock and Daily Timer (see page 5)
sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and at bit rate of 128 kbps. This
• "AM 12:00" will fl ash on the display until you set the clock.
System cannot play back fi les made at bit rate of less than
• The clock may gain or lose 1 to 2 minutes per month. If this
64 kbps.
happens, readjust the clock.
– Playback order of MP3 tracks may be diff erent from the
• When you unplug the AC power cord or if a power failure
one you have intended while recording. If a folder does
ON (Time)
occurs, the clock and the timer will be canceled. You need
not include MP3 tracks, they are ignored.
to set the clock fi rst, then the timer again.
• This System can recognize up to 511 tracks in a disc. Also,
Daily 3
• If you do not specify the preset station correctly while
the System can recognize up to 150 tracks per group and up
setting a timer, the currently selected station will be played
to 99 groups in a disc. (for MP3)
when the timer is activated.
– If there are any unplayable fi les in a folder, those fi les are
• When the on-time of the daily timer comes, the System sets
also counted in the total fi le number.
the volume level gradually to the preset level after about 5
– Playable fi les which do not belong to any groups are
seconds.
handled as Group 1.
Timer Priority:
• If you set the Sleep Timer after Daily Timer starts playing the
MP3 groups/tracks confi guration
selected source, Daily Timer is canceled.
This System plays back MP3 tracks as follows.
Hierarchy
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Group with its play order
MP3 track with its play order
Maintenance
To get the best performance of the System, keep your discs
Cleaning the System
and mechanism clean.
• Stains should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the System is
heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted
Handling discs
neutral detergent and wrung well, then wipe clean with a
• Remove the disc from its case by holding it at the edge
dry cloth.
while pressing the center hole lightly.
• Since the System may deteriorate in quality, become
• Do not touch the shiny surface of the disc, or bend the disc.
damaged or get its paint peeled off , be careful about the
• Put the disc back in its case after use.
following:
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the disc when
– DO NOT wipe it with a hard cloth.
placing it back in its case.
– DO NOT wipe it strong.
• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, temperature extremes,
– DO NOT wipe it with thinner or benzine.
and moisture.
– DO NOT apply any volatile substance such as insecticides
To clean the disc:
to it.
Wipe the disc with a soft cloth in a straight line from center to
– DO NOT allow any rubber or plastic to remain in contact
edge.
for a long time.
To audio input
Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with your System, check this list
for a possible solution before calling for service.
General
Power does not come on.
\ Power plug is not inserted securely. Plug in securely.
Adjustments or settings are suddenly canceled before
you fi nish.
\ There is a time limit. Repeat the procedure again.
Operations are disabled.
\ The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to
external electrical interference. Unplug the AC power
button to turn the System off or if preset
cord and then plug it back in.
Unable to operate the System from the remote control.
\ The path between the remote control and the remote
sensor on the System is blocked.
\ The batteries are exhausted.
No sound is heard.
\ Speaker connections are incorrect or loose.
\ Headphones are connected.
Radio Operations
Hard to listen to broadcasts because of noise.
\ Antennas connections are incorrect or loose.
\ The AM loop antenna is too close to the System.
\ The FM antenna is not properly extended and
positioned.
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Specifi cations
Specifi cations and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.
Amplifi er section
OUTPUT POWER:
13 W (6.5 W + 6.5 W) at 4 Ω (10% THD)
Speakers/Impedance: 4 Ω – 16 Ω
Audio Input
LINE IN:
500 mV/47 kΩ (at "LINE IN LVL1")
250 mV/47 kΩ (at "LINE IN LVL2")
125 mV/47 kΩ (at "LINE IN LVL3")
Audio Output LINE OUT: 1.0 Vrms (10 kΩ) (at "LINE OUT LVL1")
2.0 Vrms (10 kΩ) (at "LINE OUT LVL2")
Tuner section
FM Tuning range: 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
AM Tuning range: 530 kHz - 1 710 kHz
CD player section
Dynamic range: 88 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 93 dB
Wow and fl utter: Immeasurable
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Disc Operations
The disc does not play.
\ The disc is placed upside down. Place the disc with the
label side up.
\ MP3 disc is recorded with the "packet writing (UDF fi le). "
It cannot be played.
Check the fi les you want to play back.
ID3 Tag on an MP3 disc cannot be shown.
\ There are two types of ID3 Tag—Version 1 and Version 2.
This System can only show ID3 Tag Version 1.
MP3 groups and tracks are not played back as you
expect.
\ The playing order is determined when the disc was
recorded. It depends on the writing application.
The disc sound is discontinuous.
\ The disc is scratched or dirty.
The disc tray does not open or close.
\ The AC power cord is not plugged in.
Timer Operations
Daily Timer does not work.
\ The System has been turned on when the on-time
comes. Timer starts working only when the System is
turned off .
Speakers
Speaker units: 8 cm cone x 1
Impedance: 4 Ω
Dimensions (approx.): 130 mm x 171 mm x 136 mm (W/H/D)
Mass (approx.): 0.75 kg each
Supplied Accessories
See page 2.
General
Power requirements: AC 120 V ~ , 60 Hz
Power consumption:
21.0 W (POWER ON), 3.5 W (STANDBY mode)
3.0 W or less (SAVE mode)
Mass: 1.8 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D): 270 mm x 68.5 mm x 203 mm
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