Bush CMC6CD Instruction manual

BUSH - CD Hi-Fi Micro System

Installation & User Instructions – Please keep for future reference

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Important – Please read these instructions fully before installing or using

These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your
appliance and ensure safe and correct installation, use and maintenance.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 0870 600 3030

Table of contents

Accessories included ............................3

Overview of controls .............................3

Preperation for use ...........................4

Remote control battery installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting the loud speakers ...................4

Connecting the mains power ....................4

Standby mode ................................4

General operation ............................4

Mute function ...................................4

Tone controls ....................................4

Tone controls (cont) .............................5

Switching modes ................................5

FM (Radio) operation .........................5

Scanning for stations ...........................5

Setting a frequency manually ...................5

Fine tuning the frequency .......................5

Saving a station to a preset channel .............5

Recalling station presets ........................5

CD operation .................................6

Playback ........................................6

Skipping Tracks .................................6

Fast Searching Tracks ...........................6

Repeat Operation ...............................6

Numeric buttons ................................6

Programme playback ...........................6

Random Operation ..............................7

Connecting an external audio device ..........7

UK Mains plug information ....................7

Technical specifications ......................7

Care & maintenance ..........................7

Contact details ...............................7

Disc handling information ....................8

Disposal information .........................8

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Product Code

CMC6CD

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Safety information

Important – Please read these instructions fully before using

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE, REFER ANY SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• Please read this owner’s guide

• Please take the time to follow the instructions in
this owner’s guide carefully. It will help you set up
and operate your system properly and enjoy all of its
advanced features.

• Please save this owner’s guide for future reference.

• The product label is located on the back of the
product.

• Heed all warnings - on the product and in the owner’s
guide.

• Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture.

• Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, and laundry tub, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or
moisture is present.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time - to prevent
damage to this product.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel

• Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way: such as liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped -

• Do not attempt to service this product yourself.

• Opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltages or other hazards.

• To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid
overloading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles.

• Use suitable power sources - Plug the product into a
suitable power source, as described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.

• The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily accessible.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

DO NOT OPEN!

This symbol means that this unit is double
insulated. An earth connection is not required.

CAUTION : CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This product utilizes a Class 1 laser. This laser DVD
Player is equipped with safety switches to avoid
exposure when the door is open and the safety
interlocks are defeated. Invisible laser radiation is
present when the Player’s lid is open and the system’s
interlock has failed or been defeated. It is very important
that you avoid direct exposure to the laser beam at all
times. Please do not attempt to defeat or bypass the
safety switches.

LASER SAFETY

This unit employs a laser, only qualified
service personnel should attempt repair.

• Any electrical work that is required to install this
appliance MUST be carried out by a qualified
electrician.

• Before making any electrical connections, ensure the
following:

• Do not bend, stretch or pull the supply cable in order
to avoid electric shock.

• The supply voltage should be the same as that
indicated in the technical specifications and the
appliance rating plate.

• When installed, the power socket must be within easy
reach.

• If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for
the plug supplied with this unit check with a qualified
electrician for replacement.

• The use of multiple connectors or extension cables
are not recommended.

• The appliance must be connected to a 100-240 volt
50/60Hz AC supply by means of a three pin socket.

• The main plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains
completely, switch off the outlet and remove the
mains plug completely.

This product complies with European low
voltage (2006/95/EC) and electromagnetic
compatibility (2004/108/EC) directives.

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Functions & controls

Please familiarize yourself with the parts and accessories listed below

Accessories included

• 1 x CMC6CD

• 1 x Remote control

Overview of controls

• 2 x Speakers

• 1 x Instruction manual

1

2

3

4
5

6

14

15

Main Unit
1: STANDBY indicator LED
2: STANDBY button
3: SOURCE SELECT button
4: PLAY/PAUSE button
5: STOP button
6: CD DRAWER
7: AUX INPUT socket
8: PREVIOUS
9: SKIP

button

button

10: VOLUME control
11: IR sensor
12: DISC EJECT button

13

12
11

17
18

10

9
8

19

20

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7

21

22

23

24

16

25

26

13: LED display
14: ANTENNA cable
15: SPEAKER terminals
16: MAINS cable

Remote Control
17: REPEAT button
18: STANDBY button
19: CD SOURCE button
20: FM RADIO SOURCE button
21: AUDIO (AUX) SOURCE button
22: RANDOM button
23: FFWD/FRWD buttons

36
35

34

FM

AUDI O

PROG

EJEC T

33
32

31

30

29

28

27

24: PLAY/PAUSE button
25: SAVE PRESET button
26: SEARCH button
27: MONO/STEREO (FM) button
28: TONE button
29: VOLUME +/- button
30: STOP button
31: SKIP

/ PREVIOUS button

32: FREQUENCY (FM) ENTRY button
33: MUTE button
34: NUMERIC buttons
35: DISC EJECT button
36: PROGRAM (CD) button

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Installation

Preperation for use

Remote control battery installation

1: Press the small tab (1) to the left of the battery insert

(2) inwards. Then slide battery insert out of the main
remote unit.

2: Insert 1 x CR2025 battery into the removable battery

slot taking note that the + polarity faces upwards.

3: Replace the battery insert by simply pushing back

into the space you removed it from.

1

2

Notes on battery usage

• Do not insert battery into the remote control in the
wrong direction.

• Do not charge, heat, open or short-circuit the battery.
Do not throw battery into a fire.

• If the remote control does not function correctly or if
the operating range becomes reduced, replace the
battery with a new one.

• Improper replacement of batteries may result
in explosive hazard. It must be replaced only by
batteries with the same or equivalent type.

•

Connecting the loud speakers

Connecting the loud speakers (cont)

3: Connect the speaker wires to the terminals on the

rear of the unit (15). Take care to match the speaker
placed to the LEFT to the LEFT output on the rear of
the unit. Repeat for the RIGHT speaker.

4: When connecting ensure the wire with a white stripe

connects to the RED terminal and the wire with no
stripe to the BLACK terminal.

Connecting the mains power

1: Connect the mains plug to a UK wall outlet.
2: Extend the pig tail antenna as far as it can go.

NOTE: The quality of the FM reception will be
influenced by the positioning of the pigtail aerial.

3: Press the STANDBY button (2, 18) to wake from

standby.

Standby mode

1: Press the STANDBY button on the unit (2) or press the

STANDBY button (18) on the remote to put the system

into standby mode. To resume normal operation press
either button again.

NOTE: This unit is designed to enter STANDBY
mode automatically after 20 MINUTES
(approximately) of inactivity. Press the STANDBY
button to wake the unit.
NOTE: When you power on the unit from standby
the last used mode will resume.

REAR PANEL

RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER

1: Unwrap the speaker wires.
2: Place a speaker on either side of the main unit,

preferably at the same height, and with at least

150mm between each speaker and the main unit.

General operation

Mute function

1: Press the MUTE button (33) at any time to silence the

output.

2: Press again to resume audio output.

Tone controls

Adjust the Bass & Treble tone controls if required.

1: Press the TONE button (28) on the remote control .
2: The first adjustment is Bass. Use the VOL+/- buttons

to adjust.

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User instructions

Tone controls (cont)

3: Press the TONE button again to edit the Treble using

the VOL+/- buttons to adjust.

4: Press the TONE button once more to edit Volume

using the VOL+/- buttons to adjust.

Switching modes

To switch between the available modes : CD, FM &
AUDIO IN (auxiliary).

1: Press the SOURCE button (unit 3) to cycle through the

options or press the relevant button on the remote
control from CD, FM & AUDIO.

FM (Radio) operation

Scanning for stations

Before scanning for stations it is advised to position
the antenna for best reception.

1: Press the SEARCH button (26). The unit will perform

a scan from 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz and store all
found stations into the channel preset locations.

Setting a frequency manually

If you know the frequency of a station you wish to
listen to, you can manually enter the details.

Fine tuning the frequency

Should you need to fine tune a frequency you can
skip up or down the frequency range in 0.05 MHz
increments.

1: Press the

frequency range.

2: Press the

frequency range.

Saving a station to a preset channel

Should you wish to save a station to a specific preset
channel follow the below steps.

1: First enter the numeric digits for the preset location

from 0-20 eg:- location 1 would be 01.

button (23) to skip 0.05 MHz up the

button (23) to skip 0.05 MHz down the

FM

CH 01

2: Then press the F (FREQUENCY) button (32) to allow a

frequency to be entered.

F---: --

1: Press the F (FREQUENCY) button (32). You will see the

below appear on the display.

F---:--

2: Use the numeric buttons (34) to enter the frequency.

NOTE: you will need to enter the full 4 digit
frequency for the unit to find the station eg:- 96.6
would be 96.60.

3: When entered the unit will play the station found at

that entered frequency. If static is heard and you know
the frequency is correct, re-position the antenna.

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3: Use the numeric buttons (34) to enter the frequency.
4: Press the SAVE button (25) to store the entered

frequency into the entered preset location.

Recalling station presets

1: Press the

channels 0-20

2: Press the

channels 0-20

3: You can also jump directly to a preset location by

entering the location digits using the numeric buttons
(34) eg:- Preset channel 17, you would type 1 & 7,
channel 03 you would type in 0 & 3. The unit will begin
to play any station stored at that location.

button to skip up through the preset

button to skip down through the preset

User instructions

CD operation

Playback

1: Make sure you are in CD mode, if not press the CD

button on the remote or press the SOURCE button (3)
until you reach CD.

2: Press the EJECT button (12, 35), when the disc

drawer pops out insert a disc (label side facing

upwards), press the EJECT button again to close.

3: When the door is closed “LOAD” will appear on the

display as the unit detects compatible audio tracks.

3: Playback will begin automatically from Track 01.
4: To stop playback press the STOP

NOTE: Pressing STOP once allows you to resume
playback from the ‘stopped’ position. Press STOP
twice to cancel playback memory.

5: To pause playback press the PLAY/PAUSE

(4,24) during playback. To resume playback press

once more.

Skipping Tracks

1: To skip to the next track on a disc press
2: To skip to the previous track press

Fast Searching Tracks

1: To fast forward a track during playback press the

(23) button. Each press of the button increases the

search speed EG: 2x & 4x the next press will resume
normal playback. To fast rewind a track during
playback press the

Repeat Operation

1: During playback pressing the REPEAT button (17) will

flag the current track to repeat indefinitely.

CD

(23) button.

button (5, 30).

button

(9, 31).

(8, 31).

Repeat Operation (cont)

3: To cancel the repeat function press the REPEAT

button for a third time.

Numeric buttons

While listening to a CD a specific track number can
be played by pressing the relative digit on the number
buttons. EG track 6 would be 06. To play track 12 you
would press the 1 button then 2.
NOTE: the display will not react instantly although the
track has been selected to play. After a few seconds
the track number will appear on the display as 006 for
track 6.

Programme playback

You may wish to play back tracks of a CD in a different
order than the original disc was recorded in.

1: Press the PROG button (36) to enter the program

setup function. You will see the below appear on the
display.

Program indicator Track order Track to play

2: Use the numeric buttons to enter the tracks you want

played in order. EG:- first track to be played is track 5
on the disc. The playback track order No is 01 so enter

0 and then 5 using the numeric buttons.

3: As soon as the 2 digit number has been entered you

will see the display change to indicate the next track
can be entered.

Program indicator Track order Track to play

02

00:02:01

2: Pressing the REPEAT button again will repeat all

tracks on the disc.

CD ALL

00:02:01

4: Continue entering the digits for each track until

finished.

5: Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (4, 24) to begin

playback in the programmed order.

6: To review the program you can press the PROGRAM

button again and use the
to cycle through the programmed order.

7: To cancel the program sequence press the STOP

button twice.

/ buttons (8, 9 & 31)

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User instructions

Random Operation

1: Press the RANDOM button (22) on the remote control.

The CD contents will be played once in a random
order.

CD

2: To cancel the random operation press the RANDOM

button again.

Connecting an external audio device

External audio sources such as iPod’s & MP3 players
can be connected using a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio
cable (not supplied).

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UK Mains plug information

For your convenience a mains plug with a fuse (3
Amp) has been fitted to this appliance. For your safety
please observe the following information.

• The unit is designed to operate on AC mains supply 230
volts, 50 Hz.

• The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

BLUE - NEUTRAL

BROWN - LIVE

Under no circumstances should the Neutral or Live
wires be connected to the ‘E’ (Earth) terminal.

Technical specifications

Supply Voltage, Mains: .............220-240V~50Hz

Max. Power Consumption: ..................... 20W

Speaker Power: ............................. 2 x 5W

FM: ..................................87.5-108 MHz

Net Weight: .................................. 3.0kg

1: Connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO devices

headphone /Line output and the other end to the
AUDIO IN input (7) on the front of the unit.

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2: Press the SOURCE button until you reach the AUDIO

IN option or press the AUDIO button on the remote
control (21).

3: Adjust the volume to your desired level.

NOTE: when connecting via the headphone output
the volume of the Micro system is affected by
the volume control on the player. Ensure that the
player is set to about 70-80% to avoid distortion.

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Care & maintenance

After using your radio

• Set to Standby.

• Switch the unit off at the mains and unplug it if you are
leaving it unattended for a long period (holidays etc).

• Avoid leaving batteries fitted if you leave the radio
unattended for long periods. They may leak and
damage the radio.

Care and cleaning

• All care and cleaning operations should be carried out
with the unit unplugged from the mains power.

• Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint free duster.
Never clean the unit with liquids or solvents.

Contact details

In the unlikely event of difficulties with your appliance
please contact the retailer if the machine is still under
guarantee. Customer helpline: 0870 600 3030

User instructions

0345 600 3021

Troubleshooting

In the unlikely event of difficulties with your appliance please follow the trouble shooting guide below.
If the problem persists, contact the retailer if the machine is still under guarantee.
Customer helpline: 0870 600 3030

Problem Reason(s) Solution(s)

No Power • Power cable not connected to wall

No Sound CD/AUX(AUDIO IN)/
RADIO
No Sound from AUX (AUDIO
IN) input

Sound is distorted
Sound is distorted from AUX
(AUDIO IN) input

Unable to Play • No disc in the tray

Static Sound • Poor reception • Re-locate the antenna (FM)

Unit switches off after 20
minutes of inactivity

socket

• Power socket is not switched on

• Volume is too low

• AUX source volume is too low

• Volume is too high

• AUX source volume is too high

• Disc not loaded properly

• Disc is dirty

• Auto standby mode in operation • This unit is designed to enter STANDBY

• Make sure the plug is connected

• Switch the power on

• Increase the volume

• Increase the output volume of the AUX
source.

• Reduce the volume

• Reduce the output volume of the AUX
source.

• Insert a compatible disc

• Check the disc loaded

• Clean the disc

mode automatically after 20 MINUTES
of inactivity. Press the STANDBY button
to wake the unit.

Disc handling information

• Do not touch the playback side of the disc.

• Do not attach paper or tape to disc.

• Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and
sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the centre
outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.

• If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe
the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and
finish with a dry cloth.

• Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner,
benzene, commercially available cleaners or antistatic
spray for vinyl. It may damage the disc.

• Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight
or near heat source.

• Do not store discs in a place subject to moisture and
dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.

• Store discs vertically in a case, stacking or placing
object on discs outside or their case may cause
warping.

Disposal information

WEEE marking “Information for the consumer”

Disposal of your old product Your product is
designed and manufactured with high quality

materials and components, which can be
recycled and reused. When this crossed out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it means the product is
covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please
make yourself aware of the local collection system for
electrical and electronic products. Please act according
to your local rules and do not dispose of your old
products with your normal household waste. The correct
disposal of your old product will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health.

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Guarantee

PRODUCT GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of

Year

This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase.

Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced,
refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from
whom you purchased the unit.

The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or

consumable items.
The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions

contained in this manual.

It must be used solely for domestic purpose.

The guarantee will be rendered invalided if the product is re-sold or has been damaged by

inexpert repair.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the incidental or consequential damages.
The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights.

Guarantor: Argos Limited

489 - 499 Avebury Boulevard

Central Milton Keynes

MK9 2NW