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Grundig RCD 8300 Operating Manual

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FINE ARTS AUDION
WIRELESS HIFI SYSTEM
Operating manual
ENGLISH
55404 941 1200

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  • Page 1 FINE ARTS AUDION WIRELESS HIFI SYSTEM Operating manual ENGLISH 55404 941 1200...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ________________________________________________________________________ Dear customers, This operating manual assumes that your authorised dealer has provided you with your FineArts Audion system in an assembled state, connected and ready for operation. If you want to change the settings yourself or look for new radio stations, please read the enclosed installation manual.
  • Page 3 CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________________ General functions Switching on Switching off Switching on from standby Selecting the input source Switching to standby Organising the HiFi system display Volume and tone Adjusting the volume Adjusting the treble, bass, balance and fader Sound setting Switching loudness on and off Muting the HiFi system Setting up additional pairs of loudspeakers FM mode...
  • Page 4 Operating pairs of speakers in additional rooms Switching the remote control to a pair of speakers in another room Setting up different input sources for individual rooms Information Changing the remote control batteries Other remote control operating modes Rectifying minor problems Technical data GRUNDIG Service...

  • Page 5: Finearts Audion

    These options are explained on the following page. Living room TV operation Television with WT2 LSP2 LSP2 Slider S-VHS Video in Volume Program Audio in CD mode Guest room LSP3 LSP3 LSP2 LSP2 RCD 8300 HiFi system CD mode Study Bedroom FM mode LSP3 LSP3 LSP3 LSP3...
  • Page 6 – You can operate the HiFi system or a Grundig television (room 1) with a remote control. – Via the WT2 radio module, the television alternately operates the same louds- peakers as the HiFi system (room 1).

  • Page 7: Special Features Of Your Hifi System

    CD, the HiFi and remote control displays can show information on the artist and the contents of the CD. The large display of the RCD 8300 can be rotated by a motor in horizontal mode, enabling you to read its information in comfort.

  • Page 8: Packing Contents/Accessories

    PACKING CONTENTS/ACCESSORIES ____ Packing contents RCD 8300 HiFi system Auxiliary antenna (Dipol) Power cord Operating manual Installation manual FINE ARTS AUDION FINE ARTS AUDION Accessories Active loudspeakers (LSP2 or LSP3) Personal Remote 1 remote control with three 1.5 V mignon-type batteries...

  • Page 9: Set-Up And Safety

    SET-UP AND SAFETY ______________________________________________ To ensure that this high-quality, easy-to-use HiFi system will provide lasting satisfaction and enjoyment, please observe the following instructions when setting it up. This HiFi system is designed for the playback of audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited. Position your HiFi system as near as possible to the centre of the area of appli- cation.

  • Page 10: The Wireless Transmission System

    SET-UP AND SAFETY _________________________________________________________________ If the stereo system no longer scans CDs perfectly, use a standard cleaning CD to clean the laser optics. Other cleaning methods may damage the laser optics. Always keep the CD compartment closed to prevent dust from collecting on the laser optics.

  • Page 11: Overview

    OVERVIEW _______________________________________________________________________ The HiFi system controls SOURCE Selects the input sources in the order FM, DAB (if a DAB module is integrated) and CD. Switches on the system in room 1 with the last input source selected. SOURCE – + Adjusts the volume.

  • Page 12: The Back And Bottom Of The Hifi System

    OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ The back and bottom of the HiFi system Radio antenna (must be perpendicular). Mains switch (back of device), switches the HiFi on and off. The only way to completely isolate the HiFi system from the mains supply is to pull the plug out.

  • Page 13: The Remote Control

    OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ The remote control Switches the HiFi system to and from standby mode. In multi-room mode: switches only the loudspeakers in the current room to standby. Hold down to switch the whole system to standby. Display Display of the remote control and digital keypad (touchpad with soft keys): guides the user through the operation and installation of the system.
  • Page 14 OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ Adjusts the volume in the relevant room. – Switches the loudspeakers to and from mute mode. Switches the lighting for the remote control display on and off. Not used. For displaying the current time. In standby mode, switches the display lighting of the HiFi system on (only in room 1).

  • Page 15: The Remote Control Menu System

    OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ The remote control menu system Your HiFi system’s remote control unit is equipped with a menu system. The menus contain a wide range of information on setting up and operating the system. Press »Audio« to switch on the remote control. The » «...
  • Page 16 OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ Note: The room display » « does not appear if loudspeakers are installed in only one room. In order to prolong the life of the batteries, the remote control display switches off after a short while if no function is selected. Press the »OK« button to switch the display back on again.

  • Page 17: General Functions

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS _________________________________________ Switching on Use the mains switch on the loudspeakers to switch them into standby mode. – The mode indicators on the loudspeakers light up orange. Switch on the HiFi system by pressing the mains switch on the back of the HiFi.

  • Page 18: Switching On From Standby

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS ______________________________________________________________ Switching on from standby... Note: Your HiFi system is equipped with a volume limit. This restricts the volume to a value of 25 when you switch it on..with the » « button This function only applies to the room for which the remote control is set (see also page 49).

  • Page 19: Switching To Standby

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS ______________________________________________________________ Switching to standby Press » « to switch the loudspeakers in the current room to standby mode. – If you switch the loudspeakers in the last active room to standby, the HiFi system also switches to standby. –...

  • Page 20: Volume And Tone

    VOLUME AND TONE _____________________________________________ You can enter the volume, bass, treble and balance settings separately for the loudspeakers in room 1 (and for other pairs of speakers in multi-room mode). The loudspeakers in room 1 must be in the same room as the HiFi system. Adjusting the volume Adjust the volume with »...

  • Page 21: Sound Setting

    VOLUME AND TONE ________________________________________________________________ In the » « menu, call up the » « setting.   Adjust the volume distribution between the front and back loudspeakers with » « or » «. – The setting is saved automatically. Sound setting There are three different sound settings (FLAT, USER and VOCAL), which you can select according to the type of music you are listening to.

  • Page 22: Switching Loudness On And Off

    VOLUME AND TONE ________________________________________________________________ Switching loudness on and off Call up the » « menu by pressing the » « (blue) button.  In the » « menu, press » «. – The display changes from » « to » «.

  • Page 23: Fm Mode

    FM MODE __________________________________________________________________________ Preparation Selecting the FM input source Call up the » « menu by pressing »Audio«. In the » « menu, press » «. – Display: the » « menu with the station name or the frequency. – You will hear the radio station last selected. Selecting radio stations ...
  • Page 24 FM MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Selecting radio stations with the station list  The station list shows the radio stations stored on station positions 1 to 9, as well as all the received radio stations.  In the » « menu, press » «.

  • Page 25: Stereo/Mono Reception

    FM MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Use » « or » « to select a radio station from the list created. Call up the radio station with » «. – The display returns to the » « menu. – The selected radio station is played. Adding new radio stations or re-storing all the radio stations You will find instructions on how to add new radio stations to the existing ones,...

  • Page 26: Rds Reception

    FM MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ RDS reception RDS station service RDS stations in the FM frequency band also transmit their station names. Activating and deactivating the RDS time synchronisation Some RDS stations transmit RDS time information. The time display is updated every minute. The accuracy depends on the information transmitted by the stati- on.
  • Page 27 FM MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Switching RDS time display on and off Switch the time display on with »f« (green). – Display: the date and time. Calling up RDS station information In the » « menu, press » «.    –...
  • Page 28 FM MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ PTY programme type code RDS enables you to select RDS stations according to the type of programme they are transmitting. A total of 31 programme types are defined.    In the » « menu, press » «.
  • Page 29 FM MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ In the » « menu, search for a programme type, e.g. » «, with » « or » « and select it with » «. – Display: » « and » «. – The HiFi searches for a radio station with the code for the type of program- me you select.

  • Page 30: Dab Mode

    DAB MODE _______________________________________________________________________ With the DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) input source you can receive a radio station in CD quality, i.e. without hissing or crackling. DAB stations are combined into ensembles at regional and national levels. An ensemble contains several stations broadcast on the same frequency. Individual stations can com- bine other sub-stations (secondary service components), e.g.
  • Page 31 DAB MODE _________________________________________________________________________________ In the » « menu, select the DAB station with » « to » «. – Display: the station position and the name of the selected DAB station. – The selected DAB station is played. Note: If a station position is selected which has not had a DAB station assigned to ...
  • Page 32 DAB MODE _________________________________________________________________________________ Selecting DAB stations by name In the » « menu, press » «. – Display: the » « menu with an alphanumeric keypad.    Use » «, for example, to enter the first letter of the station name, in this case »...
  • Page 33 DAB MODE _________________________________________________________________________________ Calling up the Dynamic Label Dynamic Label corresponds to Radiotext in FM mode. In the » « menu, press » «.    – Display: the » « menu. Note: If Dynamic Label is not provided by the selected DAB station, the » «...

  • Page 34: Additional Functions In Dab Mode

    DAB MODE _________________________________________________________________________________ Additional functions in DAB mode Calling up special news categories If you have switched on one or more of the news categories listed below, then any relevant messages provided will interrupt the current DAB station. At the end of the message, the HiFi returns to the current DAB station.
  • Page 35 DAB MODE _________________________________________________________________________________ Switching Dynamic Range Control on and off Dynamic Range Control produces natural playback for programs with a high volume dynamic (e.g. classical music). The DAB station must be providing this additional information. In the » « menu, press » «.

  • Page 36: Dab Mode

    DAB MODE _________________________________________________________________________________ On the second page of the » «, press » «. – Display: the » « menu.  – If they are provided by the station, the following programme types can be selected:  NO PTY No programme type WEATHER Weather ...

  • Page 37: Cd Mode

    CD MODE ___________________________________________________________________________ General information about CDs Your HiFi system is suitable for the playback of CD-DAs (Digital Audio) display- ing the logo shown here, or for CD-Rs and CD-RWs with audio data. Sometimes copy-protected CDs do not adhere to the compact disc standard, and they may cause problems during playback.

  • Page 38: Playing Back A Cd

    CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Inserting a CD Normal 12 cm CDs as well as 8 cm CDs can be played back. An adapter is not necessary. Do not put more than one CD in the compartment. Press the » « sensor button on the HiFi to open the CD compartment. å...
  • Page 39 CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Note: The track playing time elapsed which is displayed on the remote control is approx. 3 seconds behind that on the HiFi system. This is caused by the normal delay in the transmission of radio data signals and has nothing to do with technical faults.
  • Page 40 CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Calling up CD information    In the » « menu, press » «. – Display: the » « menu. Depending on the operating conditions, the » « menu provides the following information: In the STOP position, and during playback: –...

  • Page 41: Selecting A Cd Track

    CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Selecting a CD track Selecting a track – in steps Keep pressing »8« or »9« until you see the number or name of the   required track in the display. – Playback of the selected track starts automatically. Selecting a track –...

  • Page 42: Additional Functions

    CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Additional functions Searching for a passage During playback, press »8« or »9« and hold it down until you find the   passage you want to hear. Playback begins as soon as you let go of the »8« or »9« button. Note: During the search the volume is reduced.

  • Page 43: Repeating The Current Track

    CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Repeating the current track   During playback, press »8«. – The track is played back from the beginning. Repeating a CD, a track or a track memory The ”Repeat” function must be selected during CD playback. ...

  • Page 44: Playing Back Tracks In A Selected Order - Creating A Track Memory

    CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Playing back tracks in a selected order – creating a track memory You can store up to 30 tracks for the current CD in any order you choose and then play them back in that sequence. The same track may be stored more than once.
  • Page 45 CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Press » « to complete the entries.    – Playback of the track memory starts. – The display shows the number of the first track, its playing time and » « for the track memory. Note: The track memory is deleted when you open the CD compartment.
  • Page 46 CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Replacing tracks In the » « menu, press » «. – Display: the » «. In the » «, press » «.   – Display: the » « menu.   Select the track to be replaced with » « or » «. –...
  • Page 47 CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Deleting the track memory In the » « menu, press » «. – Display: the » «. In the » «, press » «.   – Display: the » « menu.   To delete the track memory, press » «.

  • Page 48: Sleep Timer Mode

    SLEEP TIMER MODE _________________________________________________ With the ”Sleep timer” function you can enter a separate switch-off time for every room installed. At the time entered, each pair of loudspeakers switches to standby mode. When the last pair of loudspeakers switches off, the HiFi system also switches to standby mode.

  • Page 49: Multi-Room Mode

    MULTI-ROOM MODE ______________________________________________ Operating pairs of speakers in additional rooms You can also use the remote control to operate pairs of loudspeakers in other rooms. The remote control must be set to the relevant room. If you now enter set- tings for volume and tone (see the section ”Volume and tone”...

  • Page 50: Setting Up Different Input Sources For Individual Rooms

    MULTIPLE ROOM OPERATION ________________________________________________ Setting up different input sources for individual rooms You can listen to up to two input sources in a number of rooms at the same time. If you also try to set a third input source, the following message appears in the remote control display: »...

  • Page 51: Information

    INFORMATION _____________________________________________________________ Changing the remote control batteries If the message » « appears in the remote control display, you must change the batteries. Be sure to remove used batteries. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from used batteries. Open the battery compartment by pressing on the catch at the back of the remote control and removing the cover of the battery compartment.

  • Page 52: Other Remote Control Operating Modes

    In addition to your HiFi system, you can also use your PR 1 remote control to operate other Grundig devices such as TV, DVD, video and PDR. If the remote control is in HiFi mode, press the »Vision« button (hard key) to switch to the »...
  • Page 53 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Adjusts the volume. – Switches the loudspeakers to and from mute mode. Switches the lighting for the remote control display on and off. Calls up the »PICTURE SETTINGS« menu. For displaying the current time. No function in television mode. Calls up the »SOUND SETTINGS«...
  • Page 54 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Display and buttons in TV/DVD mode (Digi 100) (extended) Digi 100 televisions such as Lenaro have an integrated DVD player. It is not necessary to change modes, because all the functions are in the keypad of the remote control. The infrared code of the remote control must be set to »...
  • Page 55 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Display and key Meaning and function DVD mode is selected (no button). Switches to the TV buttons.  Return to Disc menu.  Selects the language of the subtitles. Adjusts the camera angle.  Activates the zoom function. ...
  • Page 56 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Display and buttons in DVD mode (standard) The FineArts Vision televisions recommended for system operation have an inte- grated DVD player. If you want to operate it with your PR 1, the infrared code of the remote control must be set to » «...
  • Page 57 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Freeze-frame for DVDs and video CDs. Pause for audio CDs. Switches the display to numerical buttons. Note: You will find details of the functions of the other buttons (hard keys) on the remote control in the television menu and in the DVD player operating manual. Display and buttons in AUX mode (DVD player) (extended) Display and key...
  • Page 58 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Starts playback. If playback was interrupted (» « pressed    once), it is resumed from the point at which it was interrupted.   Switch to forwards or backwards frame search    at various speeds during playback. Freeze-frame for DVDs and video CDs.
  • Page 59 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Display and buttons in Video mode Display and key Meaning and function Video mode is selected (no button). Calls up the video recorder main menu. Selects videotext mode (TV function).   Selects the format (TV function). Not used. ...
  • Page 60 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Display and buttons in Personal Digital Recorder (PDR) mode Display and key Meaning and function PDR mode is selected (no button). Back to the menu. Not used.    Selects the format (TV function). Calls up the main menu of the PDR. ...

  • Page 61: Rectifying Minor Problems

    INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Rectifying minor problems Not every kind of sound interference is caused by a defect in your HiFi system. Impairment can also be caused by leads having been accidentally pulled out, damaged CDs and worn out batteries in the remote control. If the following measures do not bring about satisfactory results, please consult an authori- sed dealer.
  • Page 62 INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ RADIO RECEPTION Problem Possible cause/remedy No sound. The MUTING function is activated due to poor stereo reception. Switch off FM STEREO to activate MONO reception, or manually adjust the frequency. Check the Anten- na/Cable setting. Loud noise interference. Check antenna connection.

  • Page 63: Technical Data

    INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Technical data This device is noise-suppressed Transmission range CD unit according to the applicable EC Data transmission: Frequency response: directives. 868 ... 870 MHz 10 Hz ... 20 kHz This product fulfils the European Signal transmission: Non-linear distortion factor: directives 89/336/EEC, 73/23/ 863 ...

  • Page 64: Grundig Service

    GRUNDIG Service GRUNDIG Deutschland Ihre regionale Kundendienst-Stelle in Deutschland erreichen Sie unter: Telefon 0180/5 23 18 52* • Telefax 0180/5 23 18 46* *gebührenpflichtig S.A. GRUNDIG BELUX N.V. Technical Service GRUNDIG PORTUGUESA, LDA. GRUNDIG DANMARK A/S GRUNDIG AUSTRIA Ges.m.b.H. Deltapark, Weihoek 3, Unit 3G Gts Intermedia Service Ltd, Rua Bento de Jesus Caraça 17...
  • Page 65 FINE ARTS AUDION WIRELESS HIFI SYSTEM Installation manual ENGLISH...
  • Page 66 This installation manual is mainly intended for the authorised dealer who sets up and installs the system and hands it over to the customer ready for operation. System operation Operation with the RCD 8300 HiFi system and Grundig televisions Set-up Setting up the HiFi system...
  • Page 67 CONTENTS __________________________________________________________________________________ Setup settings Entering the installation PIN Switching the HiFi system to horizontal or vertical mode Resetting the menu language Setting the time and date Changing the communication channel of the HiFi and the loudspeakers Second pair of speakers Connecting and installing a second pair of speakers (room 1) Deleting a pair of loudspeakers (room 1) Multi-room mode...

  • Page 68: System Operation

    Operation with the RCD 8300 HiFi system and Grundig televisions With your RCD 8300 HiFi system you can operate one or two pairs of loud- speakers in room 1. We recommend using the LSP2 active loudspeakers as front speakers and the LSP3 active loudspeakers as surround speakers.

  • Page 69: Set-Up

    SET-UP ___________________________________________________________________________________ Setting up the HiFi system There are two ways to position your HiFi: – Placed horizontally in a suitable location – Mounted vertically on the wall. When the HiFi is operated horizontally, the display is lifted up manually. Then you can turn it to the left or right by pressing buttons on the remote control.

  • Page 70: Wall Mounting

    SET-UP __________________________________________________________________________________________ Wall mounting Select a suitable mounting location. 1 9 0 m Hold the bracket to the selected mounting location and mark the holes. Drill two holes for the screws. Push in the wall plugs and screw in two screws. Cut the lower part of the cable channel to the appropriate length and screw it (3 screws) to the wall below the position intended for the HiFi system.

  • Page 71: Connection

    CONNECTION _______________________________________________________________ Connecting the HiFi system Connecting the DAB antenna (1) Note: This connection is only used if there is a DAB module integrated into the HiFi. If you are using a standard DAB antenna, you require an FME adapter to connect it.

  • Page 72: Additional Information For Units Sold In The Uk

    In no circumstance must any of the wires be connected to the terminal marked with the letter “E”, earth symbol “ ”, coloured green, or green & yellow. Replacement mains lead sets can be obtained from your local dealer, or by contacting Grundig Consumer Relations (01788 570088) Moulded 3-pin lead set, suitable for UK use:...

  • Page 73: Installation

    INSTALLATION ______________________________________________________________ Different installation examples This overview shows you device configuration examples and refers you to the relevant descriptions in this installation manual. You will find a description of the configuration of television with WT2 on the following page. You have ... You want to install ...
  • Page 74 INSTALLATION ___________________________________________________________________________ Television with WT2 configuration The WT2 wireless module can be connected to Grundig televisions with a Digi 100, Basic 3 or similar chassis. For the Digi 100, the data is exchanged by means of an I C connection, and the installation process is carried out via the relevant menu on the television screen.

  • Page 75: Connecting And Installing The Active Loudspeakers

    INSTALLATION ___________________________________________________________________________ Connecting and installing the active loudspeakers The HiFi transmits audio signals by radio to the loudspeakers. Speaker cables are not required. You can operate up to 2 pairs of loudspeakers in room 1, where the HiFi system is located. To install pairs of loudspeakers in other rooms, see the ”MULTI- Mains switch ROOM MODE”...
  • Page 76 INSTALLATION ___________________________________________________________________________ Switch on both loudspeakers with their mains switches. – The operation indicators on the loudspeakers flash orange, i.e. they are at their original settings. 230V 50/60Hz Note: If the indicators do not flash, press the »RESET« button on the bottom of the loudspeaker casing (LSP2) or on the back (LSP3) with an implement such as a paper clip.
  • Page 77 INSTALLATION ___________________________________________________________________________ Installing the first pair of loudspeakers (room 1) In this process you install for the first time a pair of loudspeakers which still has its original settings, together with the PR1 remote control. To install a pair of INSTALLATION loudspeakers on the HiFi which were previously installed on WT2, see the LANGUAGE:...
  • Page 78 INSTALLATION ___________________________________________________________________________ Turn on the left loudspeaker with the mains switch. – The operation indicator of the loudspeaker first flashes orange, then INSTALLATION green. The left loudspeaker has been detected. INSTALL – The remote control display reads: »INSTALLATION SWITCH ON THE RIGHT SPEAKER«.
  • Page 79 INSTALLATION ___________________________________________________________________________ INSTALLATION To install the WT2 wireless module, press »YES« on the remote control. INSTALL Note: WT2 MODULE? Note also the description of the reinstallion of the WT2 wireless module on pages 48 to 54. To end the procedure, press »NO« on the remote control. –...

  • Page 80: Selecting The Hifi Antenna Setting

    INSTALLATION ___________________________________________________________________________ AUDIO Selecting the HiFi antenna setting  SELECT ROOM This setting enables you to adapt the HiFi to the antenna used.   If you are using a cable connection from a public or private provider, select the <...

  • Page 81: Fm Preset Settings

    FM PRESET SETTINGS ____________________________________________ Tuning radio stations Up to 300 stations can be stored in the memory. To set them, use the automatic search (Automatic Search Program). The search was started automatically when you first installed the loudspeakers. You can restart it at any time after this, e.g. if you forgot to connect the antenna cable during installation, or after moving house.
  • Page 82 FM PRESET SETTINGS _______________________________________________________________    In the »FM« menu, press »LIST«. A-O> LIST 1-9> – Display: the »FM LIST« menu. In the »FM LIST« menu search for a radio station with » « or » « and  ...

  • Page 83: Deleting, Adding And Replacing Radio Stations

    FM PRESET SETTINGS _______________________________________________________________ Press » « to return to the »FM« menu.    To store more radio stations, repeat steps Note: You can also store the radio station currently playing on a station position that is already occupied. The previous radio station is thus overwritten. In the »FM LIST«, station positions 1 to 9 for your favourite stations appe- ar, with »P1«...
  • Page 84 FM PRESET SETTINGS _______________________________________________________________    Deleting all the radio stations TEXT INFO MENU In the »FM« menu, press »MENU«. – Display: the »FM MENU«.  PRESETS In the »FM MENU«, press »PRESETS«. – Display: the »FM PRESETS« menu appears. In the »FM PRESETS«...
  • Page 85 FM PRESET SETTINGS _______________________________________________________________ Moving radio stations (favourites) on the station    positions TEXT INFO MENU In the »FM« menu, press »MENU«. – Display: the »FM MENU«.  PRESETS On the first page of the »FM MENU«, press »PRESETS«. –...

  • Page 86: Automatic Search Program (Ats)

    FM PRESET SETTINGS _______________________________________________________________ Automatic search program (ATS) Starting the automatic search program Call up the »AUDIO« menu by pressing »Audio«. – Display: the »AUDIO« menu.  FM TUNER In the »AUDIO« menu, press »FM TUNER«. – Display: the »FM« menu. ...

  • Page 87: Dab Preset Settings

    DAB PRESET SETTINGS ________________________________________ Setting the DAB presets Up to 300 stations can be stored in the memory. To set them, use the automatic search (Automatic Search Program). The search was started automatically when you first installed the loudspeakers. You can restart it at any time after this, e.g. if you forgot to connect the antenna cable during installation, or after moving house.
  • Page 88 DAB PRESET SETTINGS _____________________________________________________________    In the »DAB« menu, press »LIST«. A-O> LIST 1-9> – Display: the »DAB LIST« menu. In the »DAB LIST« menu search for a DAB station with » « and » « or  ...

  • Page 89: Deleting, Adding And Replacing Dab Stations

    DAB PRESET SETTINGS _____________________________________________________________ Press » « to return to the »DAB« menu.    To store more DAB stations, repeat steps to 6. Note: You can also store the DAB station currently playing on a station position that is already occupied. The previous DAB station is thus overwritten. In the »DAB LIST«, station positions 1 to 9 for your favourite stations appear, with »P1«...
  • Page 90 DAB PRESET SETTINGS _____________________________________________________________ Deleting all DAB presets    TEXT INFO MENU In the »DAB« menu, press »MENU«. – Display: the »DAB MENU«.  PRESETS In the »DAB MENU«, press »PRESETS«. – Display: the »DAB PRESETS« menu appears. In the »DAB PRESETS«...
  • Page 91 DAB PRESET SETTINGS _____________________________________________________________ Moving DAB presets (favourites) on the station positions    TEXT INFO MENU In the »DAB« menu, press »MENU«. – Display: the »DAB MENU«.  PRESETS On the first page of the »DAB MENU«, press »PRESETS«. –...

  • Page 92: Automatic Search Program (Ats) For Dab Stations

    DAB PRESET SETTINGS _____________________________________________________________ Automatic search program (ATS) for DAB stations Initiating the automatic search program Call up the »AUDIO« menu by pressing »Audio«. – Display: the »AUDIO« menu.  DAB TUNER In the »AUDIO« menu, press »DAB TUNER«. – Display: the »DAB« menu. ...

  • Page 93: Setup Settings

    SETUP SETTINGS _________________________________________________________ Entering the installation PIN After installing the system for the first time, you can only access the »SETUP« menu by entering a PIN code. This is to prevent you making accidental changes to the setup settings. The PIN number is »1« »5« »9« »0«. Switch the HiFi system and the loudspeakers on from standby mode.

  • Page 94: Switching The Hifi System To Horizontal Or Vertical Mode

    SETUP SETTINGS ________________________________________________________________________ Switching the HiFi system to horizontal or vertical mode Switch the HiFi system and the loudspeakers on from standby mode. Call up the »AUDIO« menu by pressing »Audio« on the remote control. – Display: the »AUDIO« menu. ...

  • Page 95: Setting The Time And Date

    SETUP SETTINGS ________________________________________________________________________ In the »AUDIO« menu, press »SETUP« and enter the PIN.   SETUP M-ROOM – Display: the »SETUP« menu. In the »SETUP« menu, press »LANGUAGE«. – Display: the »LANGUAGE« menu.  LANGUAGE In the »LANGUAGE« menu, select a language. –...

  • Page 96: Changing The Communication Channel Of The Hifi And The Loudspeakers

    SETUP SETTINGS ________________________________________________________________________ Press »END« to confirm the entries. TIME/DATE 10:32 Press » « to return to the »SETUP« menu.    Note: If the date is displayed, only the »TIME« button appears, and if the time is  ...

  • Page 97: Second Pair Of Speakers

    SECOND PAIR OF SPEAKERS ________________________ Connecting and installing a second pair of speakers (room 1) Operation with two pairs of loudspeakers is only possible in room 1. You must have installed one pair of loudspeakers and one remote control on the HiFi system.

  • Page 98: Deleting A Pair Of Loudspeakers (Room 1)

    SECOND PAIR OF SPEAKERS __________________________________________________ Turn on the left loudspeaker with the mains switch. – The operation indicator of the loudspeaker first flashes orange, then green. The left loudspeaker has been detected. – Display: »SWITCH ON THE RIGHT SPEAKER«. Turn on the right loudspeaker with the mains switch. –...
  • Page 99 SECOND PAIR OF SPEAKERS __________________________________________________ In the »DELETE LSP« menu, press »ROOM 1«.  ROOM 1 – Display: the »DELETE LSP« menu. To delete the front speakers, press »FRONT LSP«.  – Display: »FRONT/REAR LSP DELETED«. FRONT LSP To delete the rear speakers, press »REAR LSP«. ...

  • Page 100: Multi-Room Mode

    MULTI-ROOM MODE ______________________________________________ Special features of multi-room mode In addition to the two pairs of active loudspeakers in room 1 you can operate up to eight additional pairs of loudspeakers – distributed in different rooms – with the HiFi system. The various options are described on pages 5 and 6 of the operating manual.
  • Page 101 MULTI-ROOM MODE ________________________________________________________________ In the »INSTALL LSP« menu, select the next room by pressing, for  example, »ROOM 2«. ROOM 2 – Display: »SWITCH ON THE LEFT SPEAKER«. Turn on the left loudspeaker with the mains switch. INSTALLATION – The operation indicator of the loudspeaker first flashes orange, then SWITCH ON green.

  • Page 102: Deleting Pairs Of Loudspeakers

    MULTI-ROOM MODE ________________________________________________________________ Deleting pairs of loudspeakers Call up the »AUDIO« menu by pressing »Audio« on the remote control. Display: the »AUDIO« menu. In the »AUDIO« menu, press »SETUP« and enter the PIN. – Display: the »SETUP« menu.   SETUP M-ROOM In the »SETUP«...

  • Page 103: Installing Additional Remote Controls

    MULTI-ROOM MODE ________________________________________________________________ Installing additional remote controls If you are using pairs of loudspeakers in other rooms with your HiFi, you can also install additional remote control units to operate them. You can install up to 9 remote controls. You can then use up to three remote controls at the same time.

  • Page 104: Checking The Identification Number Of The Remote Control

    MULTI-ROOM MODE ________________________________________________________________ To install more remote controls, repeat steps to 8. Press » « (several times) to return to the »AUDIO« menu. Checking the identification number of the remote control You need the identification number to delete one of a number of remote con- trols.

  • Page 105: Deleting Additional Remote Controls

    MULTI-ROOM MODE ________________________________________________________________ Deleting additional remote controls The HiFi system must be switched on for the data transmission to be carried out. The display of the remote control you want to delete must have switched itself off. Call up the »AUDIO« menu by pressing »Audio« on the remote control you want to delete.
  • Page 106 MULTI-ROOM MODE ________________________________________________________________ Call up the »AUDIO« menu by pressing »Audio« on the remote control. – Display: the »AUDIO« menu.   SETUP M-ROOM In the »AUDIO« menu, press »SETUP« and enter the PIN. – Display: the »SETUP« menu. In the »SETUP« menu, press » INSTALLATION«. ...

  • Page 107: Installing The Wt2 Module

    INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _________________ If you want to operate the loudspeakers in room 1 on both the HiFi and the tele- vision, you have to install the WT2 wireless module provided for the television on the HiFi system. The WT2 wireless module and the HiFi system must be co- ordinated, because the HiFi system has priority when you are operating both systems alternately, and it must therefore be able to communicate with the WT2 wireless module.
  • Page 108 INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ Switch on the HiFi system by pressing the mains switch on the back of the INSTALLATION HiFi. LANGUAGE: – The HiFi display reads: »INSERT BATTERIES INTO THE PR1 AND PRESS “OK“ FOR 2 SECONDS«.  ENGLISH Insert the three batteries supplied into the remote control battery compart- ...
  • Page 109 INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ Press the »RESET« button on the right speaker until the indicator flashes orange. The indicators on both speakers switch to green. – The right loudspeaker has been detected. – The remote control display reads: »INSTALL SECOND PAIR SPEAKERS?«.
  • Page 110 INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ In the »Loudsp. wireless module« menu, select the »Notify wireless HiFi system« line with »P +« or »P -« and confirm it with »OK«. – The message »Installation running. Please switch on the HiFi and start the installation there«...

  • Page 111: In Configuration With The Finearts Vision And Finearts Planavision Televisions

    INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ ... in configuration with the FineArts Vision and FineArts Planavision televisions A condition for the procedure described is that the WT2 wireless module must be connected to the television and be configured appropriately. In addition, at least one pair of speakers must be installed on the WT2 (see the WT2 installati- on and operating manual).
  • Page 112 INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ Select a menu language by pressing one. INSTALLATION – The remote control display reads: »INSTALLATION PLEASE CHOOSE PLEASE CHOOSE POSITION: HORIZONTAL VERTICAL«. POSITION: Press »HORIZONTAL« or »VERTICAL« to select the future operating mode. – The remote control display reads: »INSTALLATION SWITCH ON THE LEFT SPEAKER«...
  • Page 113 INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ Press the »INSTALL« button on WT2 until the »INSTALL« indicator on the WT2 flashes orange. – The installation of the WT2 starts. When the orange »INSTALL« indicator EREO INSTALL on the WT2 switches off, the WT2 is installed on the HiFi. –...
  • Page 114 INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ The HiFi system and the loudspeakers must be switched to standby. Note: To integrate the WT2 into the television, e.g. Lenaro, see the WT2 installati- on manual. Switch on the television with the mains switch. –...
  • Page 115 INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ Press the »RESET« button on the left surround speaker until the indicator flashes orange. The display switches to flashing green. – The left loudspeaker has been detected. – The display on the television switches to »Installed«. Press the »RESET«...
  • Page 116 INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ Call up the »AUDIO« menu by pressing »Audio« on the remote control of the HiFi system. – Display: the »AUDIO« menu.   SETUP M-ROOM In the »AUDIO« menu, press »SETUP« and enter the PIN. –...

  • Page 117: At A Later Date, In Configuration With The Finearts Vision And Finearts Planavision Televisions

    INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ ... at a later date, in configuration with the FineArts Vision and FineArts Planavision televisions For the following procedure you must have installed at least one pair of louds- peakers on the HiFi system. For this reason the description applies to two cases: 1.
  • Page 118 INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ Press the »RESET« button on the left rear speaker until the indicator flashes orange. The display switches to flashing green. – The »INSTALL« indicator on the WT2 flashes green/orange, and the INSTALL ERROR MUTE »A«, and »9« indicators light up red. –...
  • Page 119 INSTALLING THE WT2 MODULE _____________________________________________ In the »WT2« menu, press » INSTALL WT2«.  INSTALL WT2 – Display: »PLEASE REFER TO THE INSTALLATION MANUAL«. Press the »INSTALL« button on WT2 until the »INSTALL« indicator on the WT2 flashes orange. – This starts the installation of the WT2. When the orange »INSTALL« indicator on the WT2 switches off, the WT2 is installed on the HiFi.

  • Page 120: Information

    INFORMATION _____________________________________________________________ Setting the infrared code of the remote control to the television Because you can also use the HiFi remote control to operate the television, it is important to adapt the infrared code to the television you are operating. The basic setting is the standard code, which is used, for example, for all FineArts Vision televisions manufactured from 1999 to 2001.

  • Page 121: Resetting Components To The Original State

    INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Resetting components to the original state Caution: The system is shut down completely. All the components are then in their ori- ginal states. The transmission/reception channel is reset to channel 2. After- wards, the system must be installed again. See the section entitled ”Installing the first pair of loudspeakers (room 1)”...

  • Page 122: Resetting The Hifi System

    INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Resetting the HiFi system Switch off the HiFi system by pressing the mains switch on the back of the HiFi. Press »SOURCE« on the HiFi and keep it pressed while you switch on the HiFi with the mains switch on the back of the HiFi. SOURCE –...

  • Page 123: Updating The System Software And The Foreign Languages Of The User Menu

    INFORMATION __________________________________________________________________________ Updating the system software and the foreign languages of the user menu Updates can only be carried out by an authorised dealer in conjunction with the Grundig Central Service.
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  • Page 125 FINE ARTS AUDION WIRELESS HIFI SYSTEM RCD-Tower...
  • Page 126 ASSEMBLY ___________________________________________________________________________ Fasten bracket (accessories) to the RCD 8300 HiFi system with the screws supplied. Remove cover by lifting it upwards. Caution Handle the glass section of the RCD tower with care.
  • Page 127 ASSEMBLY ___________________________________________________________________________________ Push the mains and antenna cables through opening and lead them down through the cable duct. Use the auxiliary cord included to feed the cables through. Connect the mains and antenna cables to the HiFi system. The sockets provided for this purpose are descri- bed on page 7 of the FineArts Audion installation manual.
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