Cambridge Soundworks SoundWorks Radio CD 740 User Manual

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SoundWorks Radio CD 740

User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

The people at Cambridge SoundWorks hope you enjoy your new high-performance SoundWorks Radio CD 740. Your new radio has great FM stereo sound and plays useful AM band stations. It stores 16 FM station presets along with 8 AM station presets. An integral, slot-load disc player plays audio CDs and MP3 files on CD-ROM. The large 32-character display and full-func- tion remote makes radio operation easy from across the room.

The SoundWorks Radio CD 740 displays three types of supplementary text:

•Radio Data Service (RDS) FM station text

•CD-text

•“ID3” text stored in most MP3 files.

An automatic dimmer function reduces display brightness in dark rooms while maintaining good legibility in bright light. An internal long-life power cell maintains the current time accurately many years. By inserting a 9V battery (not supplied), a user ensures that an activated wakeup function will work even during a power outage.

Front and rear inputs allow easy connection of audio program sources (like portable MP3 and cassette players). A Record Output lets you send the current audio program signal to other devices.

A convenient JOG button lets you select from a variety of secondary adjustments (Bass and Treble, Snooze time and Text display modes, among others).

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ADDENDA: The following entries supplement or correct information in the User Manual, or describe features added after the User Manual was completed.

CD RESET/EJECT

Press hold the CD Eject button for six seconds. This will force a CD player eject.

DISC PLAY FEATURES

During Audio CD Play

Press STOP	Disc Position
1 time ...........................	Resume from Same Location
2 times .................................	Start at beginning of Disc
During CD-ROM Play
Press STOP	Disc Position
1 time ...........................	Resume from Same Location
2 times ..............................	Start at beginning of Folder
3 times .................................	Start at beginning of Disc

CD Play and the POWER button: Pressing the POWER button during disc play causes the Radio CD to enter STANDBY track resume mode. Pressing the POWER button again resumes play at exactly the same location on the disc (audio CD or CD-ROM).

Preset 4 “FOLDER” feature: The SoundWorks Radio CD 740 recognizes folders at the Top Level of a CDROM. Pressing Preset 4 “FOLDER” during CD-ROM play will show the first 16 letters of the name of the folder containing the active MP3 track. TOP LEVEL is displayed if the file is not inside a folder.

CD-ROM PREPARATION

Maximum character length of folder names

Only the first 16 characters of a folder name are displayed. Folder names must be under 30 characters for proper track numbering on CD-ROM.

Maximum number of individual MP3 files supported on a CD-ROM

295 files. If the number of MP3 files on the CD-ROM exceeds 295, the folder name display, folder sequence and MP3 file play sequence will be unpredictable.

Maximum folders supported on a CD-ROM

29 folders.

Sequence of MP3 file play on a CD-ROM

The SoundWorks Radio CD 740 recognizes the first 8 characters of an MP3 filename to determine play

sequence. Be sure to number your MP3 filenames from the beginning of the filename. Most CD-ROM burning programs support automatic numbering at the start of filenames when burning CD-ROMs.

Multi-session CD-ROM: The SoundWorks Radio CD 740 will recognize just the first session of a CD-ROM. Burn complete CD-ROMs for use with the SoundWorks Radio CD 740.

RADIO PRESET FEATURES

When an FM frequency is stored on a PRESET, the current Stereo/Wide/Mono and RDS Text setting is also stored. When the PRESET is tapped, the stored settings will override the JOG menu setting. Storing a weak FM stereo station in MONO will insure cleaner reproduction under varying reception conditions. You can also elect to store FM stations in STATIC TEXT or NO TEXT mode if you don’t want to see that station’s RDS text.

ALARM ADJUSTMENT FEATURES

To wake to a specific audio CD track: Insert an audio CD into the radio and press Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 for two seconds to enter an Alarm Adjustment session. During the Alarm Adjustment session, first press the CD Play/ Pause button to select Wake to CD. Then use the Track/Tune buttons on the Radio CD faceplate to select which track you would like to play. During alarm activation, the radio will start CD play from your selected track and continue playing the CD tracks in sequence.

To wake to a specific MP3 file on a CD-ROM: The SoundWorks Radio CD 740 also lets you select an MP3 file (or track) on a CD-ROM for wakeup using the Track/ Tune button. During an Alarm Activation session, a specific MP3 file for wakeup is selected from the faceplate Track/Tune buttons. A simplified scheme for track selection a CD-ROM is supported. All MP3 files on a disc are represented by a number that corresponds to the play sequence of the disc’s MP3 files in Play All mode. Tracks at the top level of the disc are numbered first followed by the tracks in the first folder, then the second folder and so on.

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GETTING STARTED

Remove the SoundWorks Radio CD (See A) from its protective polybag and place it in your preferred location. The Radio CD’s Tone alarm sound and bass output will be reduced if the Radio is placed on a compliant, soft surface.

Connect the AM antenna (See B): To prepare the antenna (1), fold the base (2) and snap it into place (3). Position the AM antenna (4) in any out-of-the way site, preferably at least 8 inches apart from the Radio CD. Insert the AM Antenna’s miniplug into the Radio CD’s rear panel minijack marked

AM ANTENNA (5).

Rotate the AM antenna to achieve the best signal for individual AM stations.

Connect the power cord by inserting the SoundWorks Radio CD’s AC plug into a convenient outlet.

The AC cord is also the Radio CD’s primary FM antenna. It will function better if at least 50% or more of it’s length follows a straight line (See C). Check to make sure the FM antenna switch on the rear panel of the Radio enclosure is in the INT (internal) position (factory default).

If desired, the external FM antenna can be connected and used instead of the internal antenna (See D). Connect the external antenna to the “F”-type connecter of the rear panel. Set the FM antenna switch to EXT (external) .

A.

ZE/MUTE

SNOO

CD IN

1

	ALARM
2							SEEK	TRACK/TUNE
						CD
CD INFO	2	3	4
1									POWER
								AUX
	PRESETS		8		OG	FM 1/2	AM
5	6	7
			FOLDER	+
		–
CD MODE REPEAT

B.

1. 2.

3. 4.

5.			FM ANTENNA INPUT
	MIXING	AUX	AM
	INPUT		ANTENNA
			EXT
	RECORD		INT
	OUTPUT	INPUT	INPUT

75 OHMS

C.

SNOOZE/MUTE

CD IN

1

	ALARM
2							SEEK	TRACK/TUNE
						CD
CD INFO	2	3	4
1									POWER
	PRESETS		8		OG	FM 1/2	AM	AUX
5	6	7
		–	FOLDER	+
CD MODE REPEAT

D.			FM ANTENNA INPUT
	MIXING		EXT
	INPUT	AUX	ANTENNA
	RECORD		INT
		INPUT	INPUT
	OUTPUT
			75 OHMS

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GETTING STARTED

Setting the Clock

You can adjust the current time whether the radio is in Standby or On. Just press the time adjust buttons (next to the symbol) on the right hand side of the display (See E).

Note: The current time can only be adjusted from the Radio CD faceplate. The Remote Control can adjust the wake up time setting, but not the current time.

Tone Alarm Backup Battery

For 48 hours of alarm function backup during an AC power failure, obtain and install a 9 volt battery in the radio compartment. Release the battery cover, attach the battery and restore the cover.

If either alarm is set to activate (music or tone wakeup) and the power fails, the battery sounds the tone alarm at the appropriate time. Press Power on the radio to silence the alarm. Remove the battery if the unit is unplugged for more than 24 hours. Replace the battery after 30 minutes of emergency tone alarm operation (See F).

Standby and On

Pushing the POWER button chooses Standby or On operation (See G)

The faceplate Power button can also be used to engage SLEEP delay operation (See page 8).

Selecting The Radio Bands

1)Pressing the FM 1/2 button selects the FM radio band and one of two banks of FM station presets. You can store eight FM stations in the PRESET bank FM1 and eight different FM stations in PRESET bank FM2 (See H).

2)If you switch from another mode to FM, the Radio will return to the last PRESET bank used (from Standby, AM, CD or from an AUX input). Pressing the FM 1/2 button during FM operation selects the other preset bank.

3)Pressing the AM button selects the AM radio band. The AM band has one PRESET bank.

E.

			CURRENT TIME
			7:43	AM
CD INFO				CD	SEEK	TRACK
1	2	3	4
	PRESETS
5	6	7	8
CD MODE REPEAT		FOLDER	VOLUME	JOG FM 1/2	AM	AUX

F.

G.

9 : 43AM

CD INFO						CD	SEEK	TRACK
1	2	3	4
	PRESETS
5	6	7	8
CD MODE	REPEAT	FOLDER	VOLUME		JOG	FM 1/2	AM	AUX
			TRACK / TUNE
					WAKEUP
					TIME
					ADJUST
				SEEK
			CD	STOP
			FM1/2	AM	AUX
			ALARMS	1	2
			TO SET
			TAP& HOLD TO ADJUST
			TIME
			2	3	4
			PRESETS
			6	7	8
			MODE REPEAT	FOLDER +

SLEEP SNOOZE

MUTE

SOUNDWORKS RADIO CD

H.

		FM2 P1		9 : 43AM
		88 . 1
CD INFO				CD SEEK TRACK/TUNE
1	2	3	4
	PRESETS
5	6	7	8
CD MODE REPEAT		FOLDER	VOLUME	JOG
				WAKEUP
				TIME
				ADJUST

AUX

2

4

8

FOLDER +

SNOOZE

MUTE

RADIO CD

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GETTING STARTED

Tuning Stations

• Autotune Method 1: Press SEEK button

(remote or radio face) to automatically find the next station of higher frequency (See

• Autotune Method 2: Press
TRACK/TUNE button to seek
(the button seeks down, the	up).
(See J)
• Manual Tune: To find a specific	tap
the appropriate TRACK/TUNE	).

Storing Stations in PRESET banks

Press the FM 1/2 button to choose the desired PRESET bank (FM1 or FM2) or choose the AM radio band. Tune to the desired station. Press and hold the desired PRESET button until a short tone is heard. The station is stored (See K).

I.

		FM2 P1		9 : 43AM
		88 . 1
CD INFO				CD
1	2	3	4
	PRESETS
5	6	7	8
CD MODE REPEAT		FOLDER	VOLUME	JOG FM 1/2
				WAKEUP
				TIME
				ADJUST

AUX

2

4

8

FOLDER +

SNOOZE

MUTE

RADIO CD

J.

		FM2 P1		9 : 43AM
		88 . 1
CD INFO					CD	SEEK	TRACK
1	2	3	4
	PRESETS
5	6	7	8
CD MODE	REPEAT	FOLDER	VOLUME	JOG	FM 1/2	AM	AUX POWER
				TRACK /
			VOLUME
				CD
			JOG	FM1/2
			ALARMS
			TAP TO SET
			PRESS & HOLD TO ADJUST
			CD TIME
			1	2
				PRESETS
			5	6
			CD MODE	REPEAT

POWER

SOUNDWORKS

K.

	FM2 P1			9 : 43AM
	88 . 1
CD INFO					CD	SEEK	TRACK/TUNE
2	3	4
PRESETS
6	7	8
MODE REPEAT	FOLDER	VOLUME		JOG	FM 1/2	AM	AUX POWER
		TRACK / TUNE
				WAKEUP
				TIME
				ADJUST
		VOLUME	SEEK
		CD	STOP
		JOG FM1/2	AM	AUX
		ALARMS	1	2
		TO SET
		PRESS TAP& HOLD TO ADJUST

CD TIME

1 2 3 4

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SELECTING CD PLAY

Important: Use only standard 12cm (4 3/4") compact discs. Smaller discs will not work in the slot load mechanism.

1)Insert a CD disc into the slot to automatically select CD play. The CD IN light indicates if there is a disc inside the Radio CD (See L).

2)If there is a CD disc inside the Radio CD, tapping the CD button will start disc play (See M).

Choosing Selections

•Track selection: Tap the appropriate TRACK/TUNE button ( or) (See N).

•CD-ROM folder selection: To move from the current

folder (directory), tap either 7	8
for an explanation of folder

•Forward scan and reverse scan: Press and hold a TRACK/TUNE button ( or

Disc Stop

Press the Stop button once (inline image of stop button only) to stop disc play with "resume from same locationt" feature. Press the stop button twice to stop disc play and return to the start of the disc.

Disc Eject

Press the disc eject button (See O).

CD INFO

The CD INFO button (preset 1) displays disc playing time readouts, as follows:

Audio CD – Track time elapsed • Track time remaining • CD time elapsed • CD time remaining

CD-ROM – File time elapsed

CD MODE

The CD MODE button (preset 5) selects the following other disc play modes:

Audio CD – Random Play • Play 1 track

CD-ROM – Random Play • Play Folder • Random Play Folder • Play 1 file

REPEAT

The REPEAT button (preset 6) will repeat the current play mode until the disc is ejected or the POWER button is pressed. The Repeat mode is maintained until the disc is ejected or the POWER button is pressed.

L.

M.

N.

O.

CD Insertion

	UTE
OZE/M
SNO

CD IN

CD Play/Pause

		FM2 P1			9 : 43AM
		88 . 1
CD INFO
1	2	3	4
	PRESETS
5	6	7	8
CD MODE REPEAT		FOLDER	VOLUME		JOG
			TUNE
				+	WAKEUP
					TIME
					ADJUST
			AUX	AUX
				F

1/2 AM SEEK

1 2

ADJUST

3 4

PRESETS

7 8

SLEEP SNOOZE

MUTE

RADIO

TRACK/TUNE

		FM2 P1		9 : 43AM
		88 . 1
CD INFO					CD	SEEK	TRACK
1	2	3	4
	PRESETS
5	6	7	8
CD MODE	REPEAT	FOLDER	VOLUME	JOG	FM 1/2	AM	AUX POWER
				TRACK /
			VOLUME
				CD
			JOG	FM1/2
			ALARMS
			TAP TO SET
			PRESS & HOLD TO ADJUST
			CD TIME
			1	2
				PRESETS
			5	6
			CD MODE	REPEAT

POWER

SOUNDWORKS

Disk Eject

		FM2		P1	9 : 43AM
		88		. 1
CD INFO					CD	SEEK	TRACK/TUNE
1	2	3	4
	PRESETS
5	6	7	8
CD MODE REPEAT		FOLDER		VOLUME	JOG FM 1/2	AM	AUX POWER

CD IN

Light

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