BOSTON ACOUSTICS MicroSystem CD User Manual [fr]

MicroSystem CD

Owner’s Manual

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Thank you for choosing the Boston Acoustics®MicroSystem CD.

The MicroSystem CD is a state-of-the-art stereo radio/CD player and a versatile
audio center that delivers the performance and versatility of precisely matched,
separate components in one compact, easy-to-use unit.

Special Features

You can preset as many as 12 FM and 12 AM stations for instant recall. See page 7.

Play MP3, WMA, CD-R, and CD-RW as well as conventional CDs. To navigate your MP3 files,
see page 9.

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or other MP3 player through the convenient front-panel jack. See page 15.

Play the sound from your TV and a CD changer or another audio device through the two
rear-panel Auxiliary inputs. See page 13.

Plug in headphones and automatically silence the internal speakers for private listening.
See page 13.

There are two independent alarms. You can choose to wake to music, beeper, or both. You can
choose to fall asleep to one station and wake up to another or to a CD. See page 10.

The built-in Sleep function lets you play the unit for up to 60 minutes before it shuts off
automatically. See page 12.

If there is a power failure or you unplug the MicroSystem CD to move it, the station presets,
clock time, and all other settings are retained for up to 48 hours.

The MicroSystem CD will wake you up even if there is a power failure! See page 3.

When the system is in use, you can change the display to show either the time or status of the
program to which you are listening. See page 12.

The display dims automatically in the darkness. You can change the threshold if you wish.
See page 13.

Store the Remote Control in the flip-down door or use its magnet to “dock” it on a refrigerator
or other metal surface. See page 3.

Play the MicroSystem CD through another sound system or use it as a recording center. Or,
you can connect a subwoofer for use in very large rooms and reconfigure the system’s
operation. See page 14.

Connect external FM and/or AM antennas for even better reception. See page 16.

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Owner’s Manual

Please save this owner’s manual for future reference. If you should need an additional
copy, it may be downloaded from the Boston Acoustics website:
www.bostonacoustics.com/microsystemcd.

Unpacking the MicroSystem CD

Please save all the original packaging because it will provide the safest way to transport
your unit.

Once unpacked, open the flip-down door and remove the Remote Control. Remove
the paper tab on the Remote Control to activate the battery.

The backup alarm

Installing the supplied 9-volt battery in the compartment on the bottom of the
MicroSystem CD will ensure that a beeper alarm will operate even if there is a power
failure. If the battery needs replacement or if there is not a battery connected, you
will see a “battery low” message whenever the MicroSystem CD is switched on.

Note: Please check with local laws and regulations regarding the proper disposal of batteries.

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Plugging in the power cord and
Positioning the FM antenna

The FM antenna comes attached.

The Remote Control

Turns Power On or Off

Next Station/CD Track

Previous Station/CD Track

Plays or Pauses a CD

Selects a Source

Snooze/Sleep

Mutes the Sound

Stops a CD

Controls the Display

Volume Up

Volume Down

Select MP3 Folders

Station Presets

1. Straighten out the antenna to its full length.

2. Orient the wire for the best reception. (The position for the best reception is
guaranteed by Murphy’s Law to be wherever it looks the worst, like draped
over the front of the kitchen counter.)

3. You can use the included self-adhesive antenna clips to secure the FM antenna
wire to a surface.

FM Antenna

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The Control Panel

The Basics

Setting the clock

Note: If there is a power outage or you unplug the MicroSystem CD, the clock will continue to run and all other

settings will remain in memory for up to 48 hours.

Turning on the system

Turns Power On or Off

Next Station/CD Track

Previous Station/CD Track

Selects a Source

Stops a CD

Controls the Display

Volume Up

Volume Down

Station Presets

Repeat/Shuffle a CD

Plays or Pauses a CD

Snooze/Sleep

Sets Alarm 1 Sets Alarm 2

Press the Clock button for one second until the displayed
time begins flashing. While it is flashing, use the Tune/Track
arrow buttons to set the clock time. When you are finished,
the display will stop flashing after a few seconds.

Press the On/off button on the MicroSystem CD or on the Remote
Control to turn on the unit. The MicroSystem CD can also be turned
on by any of the following: pressing a preset station button; pressing
AM, FM, CD, or AUX; or inserting a CD.

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The Basics (continued)

Turning off the system

Adjusting the volume

Muting the system

The Display

Press the Volume arrow buttons on the MicroSystem CD or on the
Remote Control to adjust the volume. When the MicroSystem CD is
turned on, the volume will return to the previous setting unless it
was very loud, in which case it will go to 60.

Press the On/off button to turn off the system.

Preset Station

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CD Track/Preset #

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Auxiliary Inputs

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MP3 File Playing

Volume
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Alarm 1

Sleep

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Subwoofer Output

Alarm 2

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Alarm 2 Music

Alarm Battery Low

AM or PM
Main Display

Pressing the Mute button on the Remote Control will mute all
sound. The sound will remain muted until the Mute button or a
Volume arrow button is pressed.

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Radio

Tuning to an FM or AM station

Storing FM and AM stations

Storing a second set of presets

You can store any station by holding down any one of the
numbered Preset buttons for 3 seconds until the MicroSystem
CD beeps. The display will show the Preset number. Pressing
its Preset button will recall the station and will turn on the
MicroSystem CD if it is off. Each Preset button can store one
station for AM and another for FM.

The MicroSystem CD can store a second group of Presets.
To store Preset numbers 7 through 12, tune to the desired
station, select the Preset button that is paired with the
number printed above it, and quickly tap twice, holding
down on the second tap until you hear the beep. Once
stored, you can select the same station by quickly tapping
this Preset button twice.

About FM Reception

FM signals are like TV signals. One antenna orientation may be best for one station but not for another. The straight
wire antenna supplied with your MicroSystem CD is conveniently small. It should be extended to its full length,
placed as far away from the power cord as possible, and oriented for best reception. If reception is weak, try changing
the position of the wire antenna. Be sure not to run it along the power cord, as this will substantially decrease the
signal reception.

If reception is still weak, you can improve it by connecting an external antenna. Your authorized Boston dealer or
Boston’s Technical Support Department can suggest solutions. In addition, many Cable TV systems provide an FM
feed that can be connected to the MicroSystem CD via its standard Type-F antenna connection. See page 16.

About AM Reception

MicroSystem CD has a built-in AM antenna. If reception is weak, try rotating the system clockwise and
counterclockwise to improve signal strength. If this does not solve the problem, you can improve AM reception by
connecting an external AM antenna. See page 17.

Press the FM or AM button to select the desired band.

• Press the Tune/Track arrow button once to
automatically seek the next clear station.

• Tap the Tune/Track arrow button repeatedly to tune
one frequency at a time.

• Hold down the Tune/Track arrow button to
tune rapidly.

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CD Player

Loading a CD

Open the flip-down door. Insert a disc, label side up, into the slot. The CD player will
automatically draw the disc in and play it.

If the red light next to the Eject button is blinking, there is already a disc in the CD
player. DO NOT INSERT A DISC IF THE RED LIGHT IS BLINKING. Press the
Eject button and the red light will go out after the disc is ejected. When there is no disc
in the CD player, “disc?” will appear in the display.

Warning: Adhesive CD labels may loosen, damaging this or any other CD player. A permanent marker can be used to label the disc.

Note: If a CD fails to eject, press and hold the Eject button for 3 seconds.

Playing a CD

Repeat and Shuffle

Press the Play/Pause button. Press this button again to
pause a disc: The arrow next to “CD” in the display will blink.
Pressing Play/Pause again will resume playback.

To skip to the next or previous track, press the Tune/Track
arrow buttons. You can advance forward or backward within a
track by holding down the Tune/Track arrow button.

The display will indicate whether “Repeat” or “Shuffle” is activated.
Press the Repeat/Shuffle button once on the MicroSystem
CD to repeat a CD continuously. Press the Repeat/Shuffle
button a second time to play the songs in a random order. Press the

Repeat/Shuffle button a third time to activate both Repeat and
Shuffle at the same time. This setting will repeat the shuffle play

order continuously. To return to normal playback, press the
Repeat/Shuffle button until “Repeat” and “Shuffle” disappear
from the display window.

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