CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SET-UP AND SAFETY OVERVIEW The hi-fi system controls The hi-fi system displays The remote control CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Connecting the antennas Connecting the loudspeakers Connecting the power cord Connecting an MP3 player or a USB memory stick Inserting a memory card Connecting external devices Connecting the headphones Inserting batteries in the remote control...
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CONTENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CD MODE Selecting the CD input source Inserting a CD Playing back a CD Repeating the current file or track Selecting a different file or track Searching for a passage within a track Selecting albums and tracks (MP3/WMA only) Opening up track information (MP3/WMA only) Repeating a file or a track (Repeat One) Repeating all the files on an album (MP3/WMA only)
SET-UP AND SAFETY ------------------------------------------------------------ Please note the following information when setting up the system: The hi-fi system is designed for the playback of audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited. If you want to set up the hi-fi system on wall shelves or in cupboards, please ensure that it is adequately ventilated.
OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hi-fi system controls Controls on the front – Adjust the volume. Switches between the input sources » «, » «, » TUNER CARD «, » « and » « (external device). Infrared sensor for remote control signals. In CD, CARD and USB mode: starts and pauses playback.
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OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In standby mode: for setting the time and the day of TUNING the week. In tuner mode: press briefly to change the frequency backwards in steps. In CD, CARD and USB mode: select tracks backwards in steps. Press and hold down to search for a certain pas- sage backwards.
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OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Standby indicator. Lights up when the hi-fi system is in standby mode. ON/OFF Switches the hi-fi system to and from standby mode. The only way to completely disconnect the hi-fi system from the mains supply is to pull out the plug. Controls on the top OPEN Panel.
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OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The back of the hifi system FM Antenna Antenna socket for the outdoor antenna cable or the wire antenna supplied (VHF). AM Antenna Terminals for connecting the MW loop antenna (medium wave) supplied. LINE IN Audio signal input for connecting an external devices.
OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hi-fi system displays ¥ ALBUM AM PM FILE USER CLASSIC JAZZ ROCK 1 ALL INTRO RANDOM PROGRAM ALBUM 00000.000 ≤ § PTY TEXT NAP In standby mode: displays the time. 000:000 In tuner mode: displays the preset. In CD mode: displays the total playing time and the elapsed playing time of the current track.
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OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A file or a track is repeated. All files or tracks are repeated In MP3/WMA mode: all files on an album are repeated. ALBUM INTRO The first ten seconds of each file or track are played. RANDOM All files or tracks are played back in random order. PROGRAM In tuner mode: selects or plays a stored radio station.
OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The remote control ON/OFF Switches the hi-fi system to standby mode and from standby mode to the last input source selected. SNOOZE Interrupts the alarm function for about five minutes; interrupts the reminder timer. SLEEP For setting the sleep timer. Interrupts or reactivates the alarm function for the weekend.
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OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- – Adjust the volume. Switches the hi-fi speakers to and from mute mode. BAND In tuner mode: selects the frequency band » « or » «. In tuner mode: selects programme types for the PTY search. MONO/ In tuner mode: switches between mono and STEREO stereo reception.
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OVERVIEW ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRO/REP. In standby mode: activates and saves the ≈ timer settings. In CD, CARD and USB mode: plays the start of the tracks; repeats one or all tracks. In MP3/WMA mode: for repeating the tracks on an album. PROG./RAND.
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION ---- Connecting the antennas »FM An- Plug the roof antenna cable into the antenna socket tenna« on the hi-fi system. Insert the wires from the loop antenna cable supplied into the Antenna« terminals on the hi-fi system. »AM Note: If no roof antenna is available, use the auxiliary antenna...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION ---- Connecting an MP3 player or a USB memory stick The hi-fi system supports most USB memory sticks or MP3 players. Note: The hi-fi system must be switched off while the USB connection is being made. If it is not switched off, data can be lost. Connect the USB interface of the MP3 player to the »USB«...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION ---- Connecting external devices Note: Switch the hi-fi system off before you connect external devices. Use standard cinch cables to connect the audio output sockets of »LINE IN R L« sockets on the hi-fi. the external device to the Connecting the headphones Insert the headphone plug (ø...
SETTINGS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Setting the time A demo program starts in the display when you connect the hi-fi system to the mains for the first time. To quit the demo program, switch the hi-fi on from standby mode by pressing »ON/OFF«. The time and day of the week then flash in the display, indicating that they need to be set.
SETTINGS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Setting and storing radio channels Automatic station search (ASP) The first time you switch on the device, the automatic station search in tuner mode looks for the 40 stations with the best reception and P 02 stores them. –...
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SETTINGS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Storing stations as presets Press »BAND« to select the frequency band (FM or MW). Press » « or » « to select the station you want to store. P 00 ¥ Press »PROG./RAND. « to activate the memory function. FANTASY –...
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ---------------------------------------------------- Switching on and off Switch the hi-fi system on from standby mode by pressing »ON/OFF«. – The last input source used is automatically selected. Press »ON/OFF« to switch the hi-fi system to standby. 14:26 – Display: »GOOD BYE« briefly, then the current time and day of the week.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS ---------------------------------------------------- Selecting sound effects You can select from the sound effects USER, CLASSIC, POP, JAZZ and ROCK. The basic setting is USER. P 02 You can select sound effects using »DSC«. PROGRAM «, »CLASSIC X«, »POP C«, »JAZZ V« –...
TUNER MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Selecting the TUNER input source Press »M« to select the input source. – Display: » TUNER « briefly, then the frequency. P 20 – The most recently selected channel is activated (Last Station PROGRAM Memory). ENERGY – Display: the preset, the frequency and the station name. Selecting presets Press »BAND«...
« appear in the display. Note: It may take some time before all the RDS information is available. GRUNDIG has no influence on the correctness of this informa- tion. Searching for RDS stations To search for an RDS station, press »...
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TUNER MODE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Viewing RDS information When an RDS channel is being received, the frequency is displayed briefly and then the station name appears continuously. Press »DISPLAY« on the remote control. – The programme type appears in the display (PTY). P 02 Press »DISPLAY«...
CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The hi-fi system is suitable for music CDs bearing the logo shown here (CD-DA), and for CD-Rs and CD-RWs with audio data or MP3/WMA formats. In MP3/WMA mode, the terms “album” and “file” are very important. “Album” corresponds to a folder on a PC, “file” to a file on a PC or a CD-DA track.
CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inserting a CD Press the CD compartment on the top of the hi-fi system to open it. 20:15 – Display: » OPEN «. USER Insert your CD in the compartment with its label facing upwards. OPEN Close the CD compartment cover on the top of the hi-fi. –...
CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selecting a different file or track During playback, keep pressing » « or » « until the 0:00 number of the file or track you want appears in the display. USER – Playback of the selected file or track starts automatically. 001 004 Note: You can also select tracks in stop mode.
CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repeating a file or a track (Repeat One) ≈ Press »INTRO/REP. « repeatedly during playback until 2:34 1« appears in the display. » USER – The file or track is played back repeatedly. ARTIST GREEN ≈ To quit the function, press »INTRO/REP.
CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Playing the introductions of files or tracks (Intro) ≈ Press »INTRO/REP. « when in stop mode. 0:09 – Display: »INTRO«. USER – Playback starts automatically. The first ten seconds of each file INTRO Merican IDIOT or track are played. ≈...
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CD MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Playing back a track memory Start the track memory by pressing » «. 0:01 – Display: »PROGRAM«. USER – Playback begins with the first programmed file or track. PROGRAM 008 P -- 01 Press » « to end playback. –...
MMC/SD AND USB MODE -------------------------------------- For MP3/WMA mode with MMC/SD memory card, an MP3 player or USB memory stick, the same playback functions are available as for CD mode (see pages 26 to 30). Playing the contents of an MMC/SD memory card Insert the card carefully into the »MMC/SD«...
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MMC/SD AND USB MODE -------------------------------------- Notes: The USB interface of this device is a standard interface. All currently known MP3 chip concepts were taken into account when it was developed. Due to rapid developments in MP3 technology and new manufacturers appearing every day, the compatibility of MP3 players/USB memory sticks can only be partially guaranteed.
TIMER MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your hi-fi system has three timer modes: – The switch-on timer, which switches the hi-fi system on at the set time and wakes you with an alarm or music. – The reminder timer (NAP), reminding you by sounding the signal tone at a preset time.
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TIMER MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ≈ Press »INTRO/REP. « to finish the settings. § – Display: » « or » «, the day of the week and the time. 11:34 – The hi-fi system switches on at the set time with the selected signal source (maximum alarm duration 90 minutes).
TIMER MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reminder timer Press »NAP« to select the function. 11:45 – Display: »NAP 10« (minimum time setting), »NAP« flashes. Enter the reminder time (in 10 minute intervals from 10 to NAP 10 120 minutes) with »NAP«. – Display: »NAP«. –...
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. Use a lint-free cloth for cleaning the CD and always wipe it from the inside out in a straight line.
Cables that have accidentally been disconnected, damaged CDs and flat batteries for the remote control will impair functioning. If the following measures do not resolve the problem satisfactorily, please visit www.grundig.com, product range: hi-fi, micro CD stations or contact your specialist dealer. Problem Possible cause/remedy No sound.
INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Environmental note This product has been made from high-quality parts and materials which can be re-used and recycled. Therefore, do not throw the product away with normal household waste at the end of its service life. Take it to a collection point for recycling electrical and electronic devices.
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