THOMSON AM1550 User Manual

THOMSON AM1550 User Manual

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AM1550 IB EU ENG
11/30/00
10:04 AM
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Thomson Multimedia Pack

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The Thomson Multimedia Pack is an offer that includes the MusicMatch jukebox Music Management soft-
ware, to be installed on your PC, and a patch cable to connect your PC to your Thomson stereo system.
- Thanks to this software, you will enter the digital music world and benefit from numerous features :
- MusicMatch Jukebox allows to compress music files into MP3 & WMA* (Windows Media Audio) formats
recorded from your audio CDs, and to keep them on your PC. You could also use other audio sources for your
recordings (vynil, tape),
- It makes the search and download of internet music easier,
- It allows the management of your compressed music and the creation of your own playlists,
- The Jukebox is a true audio player installed on your PC,
- It gives access to thousands of net radios today available on the web.
The connection cable allows you to listen and share the compressed music files played by MusicMatch jukebox
directly on your Thomson audio system, and thus to enjoy the digital music with your system's rich features.
- Simply plug the 3.5mm PC-pin end of the cable into the speaker or headphone jack of your
PC, and insert the twin RCA ends to the @/AUX connection of your Thomson audio system.
- Select the audio source on your system with the switch located on @
You can download music files encoded in MP3 or WMA* from several internet sites. Here a few sites to discov-
er :
- www.thomson-music.com
- www.emusic.com
- www.real.com
- www.mp3.com
- www.mpeg.org
- www.windowsmedia.com
* : Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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  • Page 1: Thomson Multimedia Pack

    - Simply plug the 3.5mm PC-pin end of the cable into the speaker or headphone jack of your PC, and insert the twin RCA ends to the @/AUX connection of your Thomson audio system. - Select the audio source on your system with the switch located on @ You can download music files encoded in MP3 or WMA* from several internet sites.
  • Page 2 AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:04 AM Page 2 THOMSON multimedia 46/47 quai A. Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE RCS nanterre B 322 019 464 55128510 www.thomson-multimedia.com...
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  • Page 4: Safety Information

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:04 AM Safety Information Thomson Information CAUTION! Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 3B laser product. This system must be opened only by qualified technicians to prevent acci- dents caused by the laser beam.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:04 AM Contents Safety Information Before you Begin ..2 Unpacking the System ..2 Check for Moisture ..2 Choosing System Location .2 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control .
  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:04 AM Before you Begin Unpacking the system Unpack your new mini audio system and locate all the accessories. You should have: • one main unit (with 2 speakers); • one remote control; • one AM loop antenna;...
  • Page 7: General Controls

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:04 AM General Controls Main Unit • POWER/ ECO - turns the unit on/ off. (ECO mode - press briefly for power saving with clock dis- play turning off during unit off) • DEMO - turns feature demon- stration on/ off.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:04 AM General Controls Remote Control • POWER/ ECO - turns the unit on/ off. (ECO mode for Thomson model - Press briefly for power saving with clock display turning off during unit off) • BAND/ TUNER - selects tuner. Press repeatedly to select tuner bands (FM/MW/LW).
  • Page 9: Display

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:05 AM Display The Display Program mode SLEEP mode TIMER SLEEP PROG. RPT. 1 ALL DISC Timer TRACK X-BASS Track number Showing elapsed/ remaining playback time, radio fre- quency, preset tuner station, reference messages etc.
  • Page 10: Clock And Timer

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:05 AM Clock & Timer CLOCK Setting the Clock 1. Turn on the unit. 2. Press CLOCK twice so that the time flashes on the display (24-hour clock). CLK --:00 3. Set the hour 4. Shift to minute digits.
  • Page 11: Sound Features

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:05 AM Sound Features Volume Control Rotate MASTER VOLUME knob on the main unit or press buttons on the remote control to adjust vol- ume. Using Preset Equalizer Select among CLASSICAL, POP, ROCK & JAZZ. The display shows briefly your selection.
  • Page 12: Random Playback

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:05 AM CD Player Random Playback 1. Start random playback. 2. Stop random playback. Program You can create a playback program of up to 20 tracks. 1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG/ SET to enter program mode so that you see 00 PR01 on display.
  • Page 13: Tuner

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:05 AM Tuner Selecting Tuner 1. Select tuner. 2. Press repeatedly to select radio band. FM/ MW/ LW Tuning to a Station 1. Select frequency. 2. Press and hold for a while for automatic station quick search.
  • Page 14: Tuning To An Rds Station

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:05 AM Tuner Tuning to an RDS Station Tip: RDS stations broadcast on FM only. When the tuner detects an RDS signal, the RDS icons turns on. 1. Select frequency in FM band. 2. Press and hold for a while for automatic station quick search.
  • Page 15: Cassette Player

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:05 AM Cassette Player Playing the Tape 1. Select TAPE mode. TAPE 2. Press the cassette door slightly for opening. 3. Insert tape and close the door. 4. Start playback. 5. Pause playback. Press again to resume playback.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Tips

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:05 AM Troubleshooting Tips Problem Solution System will Check power cord for a secure connection. not turn on Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again. Check the outlet by plugging in another device.
  • Page 17: Cd Lens Care

    AM1550 IB EU ENG 11/30/00 10:05 AM More Information CD Lens Care When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the system to output poor sound quality. To clean the lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner which can maintain the output sound quality of your system.

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