Grundig CDS 3000 DEC User Manual

HIFI MICRO SYSTEM

CDS 3000 DEC

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CONTENTS

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3 Set-up and safety
4 Overview

The hi-fi system controls
The back of the hi-fi system
Operating controls and subwoofer connections
The remote control

13 Connection and Preparation
16 Settings

Setting the time
Tuning and storing radio stations
Setting the alarm times

19 General functions
21 Tuner mode

Selecting the tuner input source
Selecting a preset
Stereo/mono reception
RDS information

23 CD mode

Selecting the CD input source
Inserting a CD
Playing back a CD
Display information (MP3 only)
Selecting another track
Searching for a passage within a track
Selecting albums and tracks (MP3 only)
Selecting playback modes
Creating a playlist

28 USB mode

Playing the content of an MP3 player

29 Timer mode

Switch-on timer
Sleep timer

31 Information

Cleaning the CD unit
Technical data
General information on laser devices
Troubleshooting
Environmental note

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Please note the following instructions 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. There must be at least 10 cm of space
at the side, above and behind the hi-fi system. Do not cover the hi-fi system
with newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc.

When setting up the hi-fi and the subwoofer, remember that furniture is often
coated with various types of varnish and plastic, which often contain chemi­cal additives. These additives may cause corrosion to the feet of the unit. This
may leave stains on the surface of the furniture which can be difficult or
impossible to remove.

If the hi-fi system is exposed to sudden changes in temperature, for example
when taken from the cold into a warm room, wait at least two hours before
using it.

Only use the hi-fi system in a moderate climate.
The hi-fi system is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it outdoors,

make sure it is protected from moisture such as dripping or splashing water.
Do not place the hi-fi system close to heating units or in direct sunlight, as

this will impair cooling.
Do not place any vessels containing liquids, such as vases, on the hi-fi

system or the subwoofer. Do not insert any foreign objects in the CD
compartment. Do not place any objects such as burning candles on the
hi-fi system or the subwoofer.

Do not open the hi-fi system and the subwoofer casing under any circum­stances. Warranty claims are excluded for damage resulting from improper
handling.

Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the hi-fi system
is switched off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the mains or the
antenna cable. Always disconnect the mains and antenna plugs during a
storm.

If malfunctions occur due to brief mains overloads or static electricity
charges, reset the device. To do this, pull out the power plug and connect it
again after a few seconds or press »Reset«.

SET-UP AND SAFETY

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°C

2h

°C

TO MAIN UNIT

POWER

ON/OFF

CDFLASH

TUNERAUX

PROG

RESET

EQ

ST/MO

PROG

RESET

EQ

ST/MO

! SERVICE !! SERVICE !

10

cm

10

cm

TO MAIN UNIT

TO MAIN UNIT

POWER

10

cm

ON/OFF

TO MAIN UNIT

POWER

CDFLASH

TUNERAUX

POWER

ON/OFF

CD FLASH

TUNER AUX

! SERVICE !

TO MAIN UNIT

POWER

CD FLASH

TUNER AUX

10

cm

PROG

RESET

EQ

ST/MO

ON/OFF

CD FLASH

PROG

TUNER AUX

RESET

EQ

ST/MO

PROG

RESET

EQ

ST/MO

TV R

ON/OFF

PROG

RESET

EQ

ST/MO

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The hi-fi system controls

General information

Ǽ ON/OFF Switches the hi-fi system to and from standby mode

(on the front).
The only way to completely disconnect the hi-fi system
from the mains supply is to pull out the plug.

CD Selects the CD input source. Switches the hi-fi system

from standby mode (on the front).

FLASH Selects the flash input source (USB). Switches the hi-fi

system from standby mode (on the front).

TUNER Selects the tuner input source. Switches the hi-fi system

from standby mode (on the front).

AUX Selects the AUX input source (external device).

Switches the hi-fi system from standby mode (on the
front).

s6 Changes the time forwards (on the front).
5a

Changes the time backwards (on the front).

EQ Switches between the flat, pop, rock and jazz sound

settings (on the front).

OVERVIEW

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ON/OFF

CD FLASH

TUNER AUX

EQ

PROG

RESET

ST/MO

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+ z – Adjust the volume (on the front).
CLOCK In standby mode: activates and confirms the clock

settings. In operation: displays the time for five
seconds (on the top).

Auto dimmer sensor. Automatically adjusts the
brightness of the backlight display to the brightness of
the surroundings (on the top).

y Headphone jack for connecting a headphone set with

a jack plug (3.5 mm) on top of the device.
The loudspeakers of the hi-fi system are automatically
switched off.

AUX IN Audio input for connecting an external device with a

jack plug (3.5 mm) on top of the device.

Tuner mode
TUNER Selects the frequency band »FM« (FM) or »MW«

(medium wave) on front of the device.

5a

s6

Press briefly to change the frequency in steps, press
and hold down to start a station search (on the front).

OVERVIEW

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AUX IN

ALARM1

ALARM1 ALARM2

ON/OFF CHECK/SET CLOCK SNOOZE

SLEEP CHECK/SET ON/OFF

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ST/MO Switches between stereo and mono reception

(on the front).

PROG Stores radio stations (on the front).
PRESET Selects the preset number and the stored radio

stations (on the front).

CD mode
CD compartment Slot for inserting the CD (on the front).

ə

Removes the CD (on the front).

ı

II Starts and pauses CD playback (on the front).

s6 In MP3 and CD-DA mode: press briefly to select the

next track, press and hold down to search forwards
for a particular passage (on the front).

5a

In MP3 and CD-DA mode: press briefly to select the
previous track, press and hold down to search back­wards for a particular passage (on the front).

7 Ends CD playback (on the front).

PROG Stores the track when creating a playlist (on the front).

OVERVIEW

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ON/OFF

CD FLASH

TUNER AUX

EQ

PROG

RESET

ST/MO

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– In MP3 mode: selects the previous album (on the front).
ST/MO In MP3 mode: ends playback and switches to the CD

content display (on the front).

+

In MP3 mode: selects the next album (on the front).

USB flash mode

USB interface for connecting an MP3 player using a
USB cable (on the top). Not suitable for connecting to
a PC.

Timer mode

Z

ALARM1 Lights up green if alarm time 1 is activated (on the top).

ALARM1 Activates and deactivates alarm time 1;
ON/OFF cancels Alarm 1 (on the top).

ALARM1 Press briefly: alarm time 1 appears, press and hold
CHECK/SET down: activates the setting for alarm time 1 (on the

top).

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OVERVIEW

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AUX IN

ALARM1

ALARM1 ALARM2

ON/OFF CHECK/SET CLOCK SNOOZE

SLEEP CHECK/SET ON/OFF

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SNOOZE Stops the alarm for a maximum of nine minutes

(on the top).

Z

ALARM2 Lights up green if alarm time 2 is activated (on the top).

ALARM2 Activates and deactivates alarm time 2;
ON/OFF cancels Alarm 2 (on the top).

ALARM2 Press briefly: alarm time 2 appears, press and hold
CHECK/SET down: activates the setting for alarm time 2 (on the

top).

s6 Changes the alarm time forwards (on the front).
5a

Changes the alarm time backwards (on the front).

SLEEP Sets the sleep timer (on the top).

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AUX IN

ALARM1

ALARM1 ALARM2

ON/OFF CHECK/SET CLOCK SNOOZE

SLEEP CHECK/SET ON/OFF

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The back of the hi-fi system

FM Antenna Antenna socket for the roof antenna or the wire
(75 Ω) antenna supplied.

AM Antenna Antenna socket for connecting the MW antenna

supplied.

Reset Resets the hi-fi system.
To Subwoofer Socket for the subwoofer cable.
Aux Out Audio output for connecting an external device.
Battery Compartment for the backup battery

(1 x CR2032).

OVERVIEW

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FM Antenna

(75Ω)

MW Antenna

Reset

To Subwoofer

BatteryAux Out

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Operating controls and subwoofer connections

ON OFF Switches the subwoofer and the system on and off

(on the left side).

FUSE T 1,25 A Fuse switch (on the left side).
230 V~ 50/60 Hz Power cord (on the left side).
TO MAIN UNIT Connection socket for the hi-fi system cable

(on the right side).

ON

Z

Mode indicator. Lights up green when the system
is switched on.

OVERVIEW

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ON

230V~

FUSE

50/60Hz

T 1,25 A

OFF

TO MAIN UNIT

ON

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The remote control

Ǽ ON/OFF Switches the hi-fi system to and

from standby mode.

FLASH Selects the USB input source.

Switches the hi-fi system from
standby mode.

AUX Selects the AUX input source

(external device). Switches the
hi-fi system from standby mode.

CD Selects the CD input source.

Switches the hi-fi system from
standby mode.

ə

In CD mode: removes the CD.

PROG In tuner mode: stores radio

stations.
In CD mode: stores the track
when creating a playlist.

PRESET In tuner mode: selects a preset

number, selects a stored radio
station.

TUNER Selects the tuner input source, selects the frequency

band »FM« (FM) or »MW« (medium wave).

DISPLAY In MP3 mode: switches between the different display

modes.

Ȅ In standby mode: activates and confirms the clock

settings. In operation: displays the time for five sec­onds.

ı

II In CD mode: starts and pauses CD playback.

5a

s6

In standby mode: change the current time and the
alarm time.
In tuner mode: change the frequency in steps, start the
frequency search.
In CD mode: select the previous or next track, start the
forwards or backwards search.

OVERVIEW

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ON/OFF FLASH AUX CD

PROG PRESET TUNER DISPLAY

ST/MO

PLAY

MODE

EQ

BASS TREBLE MUTE

ALARM1 ALARM 2

ON/OFF CHECK/SET SLEEP CHECK/SET ON/OFF