Basic CD mode functions Special CD mode features Creating a track memory – playing back tracks in selected order Timer mode Setting the switch-on timer Setting the sleep timer Information Cleaning the CD unit Technical data, rectifying minor problems GRUNDIG Service...
SET-UP AND SAFETY ______________________________________________ Please note the following information when setting up the system: °C °C This stereo system is designed for the playback of audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited. Please note when setting up the stereo system that furniture surfaces are coated with various types of paint and plastic, which often contain chemical additives.
OVERVIEW _______________________________________________________________________ Operating elements of the stereo system Operating controls on the front ON/OFF Switches the stereo system to and from stand-by mode. Infrared receiver for remote control sig- nals. • Stand-by indicator. Headphone jack for connecting a stereo PHONES headphone set with a jack plug (ø...
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OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ AUX operation Selects the input source » AUX« (external device). Radio mode Selects the » TUNER« input source. TUNER Selects the frequency band » FM« or BAND » MW«. Hold down to start the station search. Press briefly to change the frequency in small steps.
OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ The back of the stereo system ANTENNA FM Socket for the rooftop antenna or the wire antenna supplied. ANTENNA AM Antenna terminals for the wire antenna supplied. Digital output for copying a CD onto a OPTICAL LINE IN (AUX) DIGITAL OUT digital recording device.
OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ The remote control Switches the stereo system to and from stand-by mode. TIMER SNOOZE For setting the switch-on and sleep timers. For setting the clock. CLOCK TIMER CLOCK SNOOZE Numeric keys for various inputs. 1. . . 0, +10 To select preset stations 10 to 20, first press »...
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OVERVIEW __________________________________________________________________________________ Selects the sound settings. Switches the loudspeaker on and off again. MUTE For boosting the bass. X-BASS TIMER CLOCK SNOOZE Selects the input source » AUX«. In CD mode – starts CD playback, pauses playback. BAND TUNER Selects the input source » TUNER« and selects the frequency bands »...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______ Connecting the antenna Insert the rooftop antenna in the » EXT« socket on the ANTENNA FM stereo system. LINE OUT Note: ANTENNA COA- XIAL 75Ω If no rooftop antenna system is available, use the auxiliary antenna supplied. LOOP This antenna provides reasonably good reception of local FM (VHF) stations.
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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______________________________________ Connecting a digital recording device Use an OPTICAL cable to connect the » OUT« jack on DIGITAL OPTICAL the stereo system to the appropriate jack on the external device (e.g. MD or LINE IN (AUX) OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT CDR).
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CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______________________________________ Important notes for users in the U.K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A.S.T.A.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _______________________________________ Inserting the batteries in the remote control Open the battery compartment by pushing down the lid of the battery compartment. When inserting the batteries (micro type, for example AA, R6, UM3), observe the polarity marked on the base of the battery compartment. Note: If the device no longer reacts properly to remote control commands, the batteries may be flat.
SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________ Setting the clock When the stereo is connected to the mains supply and the time has not been set, the time and »CLOCK« flash in the display. CLOCK With the device switched off, press and hold down » CLOCK«. 0 0 0 –...
SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________________ Tuning to radio stations ..using Auto Preset With this function the device automatically searches for the first signals it receives in the FM and MW bands. You can store up to 20 radio stations (FM and MW). The device stores FM stations at preset positions 1 to 10 and MW stations at positions 11 to 20.
SETTINGS ____________________________________________________________________________________ ... using a manual search 8 7 5 . 0 Press »TUNER « to switch on the device. – Display: the waveband (» FM « or » MW «) and the frequency. Select the frequency band (FM or MW) by pressing the »TUNER BAND«...
GENERAL FUNCTIONS _________________________________________ Switching on and off Press »ON/OFF« on the device or »9« on the remote control to switch on the stereo system from stand-by mode. – The last input source used is automatically selected. Note: The following buttons on the device can also be used to switch on the stereo system: »TUNER /BAND«...
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ______________________________________________________________ Sound settings You can select between five different sound settings: You can select between » POPS«, » ROCK«, » C L A S SI C«, » JAZZ« and » FLAT« according to the type of music you are listening to. Select the sound setting by pressing »DSC«.
TUNER MODE ________________________________________________________________ Selecting the Tuner as the source Select the input source using the » BAND« button. TUNER – Display: the radio station last selected. 8 7 5 . 0 Selecting a preset station FLAT Select the frequency band (FM or MW) by pressing the » TUNER BAND«...
TUNER MODE _____________________________________________________________________________ RDS station service RDS (Radio Data System) is an information system which is transmitted additionally by most FM stations. If the device is currently receiving an RDS station, it displays the station name, for example » FANTASY«, and »RDS«. Note: It may take some time before all the RDS information is available.
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TUNER MODE _____________________________________________________________________________ RDS time Some stations transmit RDS time information. CLOCK To call up RDS time information, keep pressing »DISPLAY« on the remote 1 4 0 2 control until »CT« appears in the display. – After a short time you will see the current time in the display. FLAT Note: The time display is updated every minute.
CD MODE ___________________________________________________________________________ Basic CD mode functions The stereo system is suitable for music CDs displaying the logo shown here or for CD-Rs with audio data. Always keep the CD compartment closed to prevent dust from collecting on the laser optics. Do not attach adhesive labels to CDs. Keep the surfaces of CDs clean.
CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ CD playback Press »CD « to start playback. 0 25 – Playback begins with the first track. – Display: » «, the current track number and the elapsed playing time of the track. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 OVER FLAT...
CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Special CD mode features Searching for a passage within a track During playback, press » « or » « and hold it down until 2 25 you find the desired passage. When » « or » « are released, the playback begins. –...
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CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Repeating a track (Repeat one) Select the track you want to hear by pressing » « or » «. Select the Repeat function by pressing »REPEAT« on the remote control. – Display: » «. 9 10 11 12 FLAT Press »...
CD MODE ____________________________________________________________________________________ Creating a track memory – playing back tracks in selected order You can create a track memory of up to 20 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.
TIMER MODE __________________________________________________________________ Your stereo system has two timer modes: – The switch-on timer, which switches the stereo system on and off at a pre-set time. – The sleep timer, which switches off the stereo system at a pre-set time. Switch-on timer Setting the switch-on timer Note:...
TIMER MODE ______________________________________________________________________________ Interrupting and repeating the timer function CLOCK SNOOZE You can interrupt the timer by pressing »TIMER/SNOOZE« on the device. 6 05 – After approximately 5 minutes, the timer switches the device on again. Note: You can interrupt the timer several times. Ending the switch-on timer To end the switch-on timer, keep pressing »TIMER/SNOOZE«...
INFORMATION _____________________________________________________________ Cleaning the CD unit If the device is unable to scan CDs perfectly, use a standard commercially available cleaning CD to clean the laser optics. Other cleaning methods may damage the laser optics. To clean CDs use a lint-free cloth and wipe them in a straight line from the centre of the disc outwards. Do not use cleaning fluid for vinyl records or other solvents or scouring agents.
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, consult an authorised dealer.