Magnavox MAS-100-37 User Manual

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This digital apparatus does not exceed
the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

Français:

Cet appareil numérique n'emet pas
de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
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3 CD DIRECT PLAY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Class II equipment symbol

This symbol indicates that the unit has

a double insulation system

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Read these instructions.

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Keep these instructions.

3.

Heed all warnings.

4.

Follow all instructions.

5.

Do not use this apparatus near
water.

6.

Clean only with dry cloth.

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Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer´s instructions.

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Do not install near any heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

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Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the

polarized or
grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10.

Protect the power cord from being

walked on or pinched, par ticularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11.

Only use attachments/accessories

specified by the manufacturer.

AC Polarized

Plug

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

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Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, 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.

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Battery usage

prevent battery leakage which may result in
bodily injury, property damage, or damage
to the unit:

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Install all batteries correctly, + and - as
marked on the unit.

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Do not mix batteries (old and new or
carbon and alkaline, etc.).

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Remove batteries when the unit is not used
for a long time.

Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer or sold with
the apparatus.When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

CAUTION

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Index

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Français -------------------------------------------- 33

Español --------------------------------------------- 59

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Français

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Contents

English

General Information

Supplied accessories ............................................ 9

Environmental information ................................ 9

Safety information ................................................ 9

Preparations

Rear connections ........................................ 10–11

Power
Antennas connection
Speakers connection

Inserting batteries into the remote control . 11

Controls

Controls on the system and remote

control .................................................................. 12

Basic Functions

Plug and Play ........................................................ 13

Demonstration mode ........................................ 14

Switching the system on ................................... 14

Switching the system to standby mode ........ 14

Dim mode ............................................................ 14

Volume control ................................................... 14

Sound control ..................................................... 15

DSC (Digital Sound Control)
DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)

CD Operation

Discs for playback .............................................. 16

Loading discs ....................................................... 16

Playing discs ......................................................... 17

Selecting a desired track/passage .................... 17

Replacing discs during playback ...................... 17

Repeat and Shuffle ....................................... 17–18

Repeat play
Random play

Programming the disc tracks ........................... 18

Erasing the program .......................................... 18

Tape Operation/Recording

Loading tape ........................................................ 21

Playing tapes ........................................................ 21

Rewinding/Fast forwarding ............................... 22

General information on recording ................. 22

Preparation for recording ................................ 22

One touch recording......................................... 22

CD Synchronized start recording .................. 22

Dubbing tapes ..................................................... 23

Maintenance.............................................. 23

Clock/Timer

View clock............................................................ 24

Clock setting ....................................................... 24

Timer setting ................................................ 24–25

Deactivating the timer
Activating the timer

Sleep timer setting ............................................. 25

Specifications ........................................... 26

Troubleshooting ............................. 27–28

Radio Reception

Tuning to radio stations .................................... 19

Storing preset radio stations .................... 19–20

Automatic preset programming
Manual preset programming

Tuning to preset radio stations ....................... 20

Erasing a preset radio station .......................... 20

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General Information

This system complies with the FCC rules,
Part 15 and with 21 CFR 1040.10.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
– This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
– This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Supplied accessories

– 2 speaker boxes
– remote control
– AM loop antenna
– FM wire antenna

Environmental information

All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We
have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags,
protective foam sheet).

Your system consists of materials which can be
recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialized company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, exhausted batteries and old
equipment.

Safety information

● Before operating the system, check that the
operating voltage indicated on the typeplate (or
the voltage indication beside the voltage
selector) of your system is identical with the
voltage of your local power supply. If not, please
consult your dealer.

● Place the system on a flat, hard and stable
surface.

● Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent internal heat build-up in
your system. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches)
clearance from the rear and the top of the unit
and 5 cm (2 inches) from each side.

● Do not expose the system, batteries or discs to
excessive moisture, rain, sand or heat sources
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.

● The lens may cloud over when the system is
suddenly moved from cold to warm
surroundings, making it impossible to play a disc.
Leave the system in the warm environment until
the moisture evaporates.

● The mechanical parts of the set contain self­lubricating bearings and must not be oiled or
lubricated.

● When the system is switched to Standby
mode, it is still consuming some power.
To disconnect the system from the
power supply completely, remove the AC
power plug from the wall socket.

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Preparations

Fix the claw
to the slot

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AM loop

antenna

FM wire antenna

speaker

(right)

AC power cord

Rear connections

The type plate is located at the rear of the
system.

A Powe r

Before connecting the AC power cord to the
wall outlet, ensure that all other connections
have been made.

WARNING!
– For optimal performance, use only the
original power cable.
– Never make or change any connections
with the power switched on.

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L

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B Antennas Connection

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna and FM
antenna to the respective terminals. Adjust the
position of the antenna for optimal reception.

AM Antenna

speaker

(left)

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● Position the antenna as far as possible from a TV,
VCR or other radiation source.

Preparations

FM Antenna

1

● For better FM stereo reception, connect an
outdoor FM antenna to the FM AERIAL (FM
ANTENNA) terminal.

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C Speakers Connection

Front Speakers

Connect the speaker wires to the SPEAKERS
terminals, right speaker to "R" and left speaker to
"L", colored (marked) wire to "+" and black
(unmarked) wire to "-".

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● Fully insert the stripped portion of the speaker
wire into the terminal as shown.

Notes:
– For optimal sound performance, use the
supplied speakers.
– Do not connect more than one speaker to any
one pair of +/- speaker terminals.
– Do not connect speakers with an impedance
lower than the speakers supplied. Please refer to
the SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual.

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Inserting batteries into the
remote control

Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA (not
supplied) into the remote control with the
correct polarity as indicated by the "+" and
"-" symbols inside the battery compar tment.

CAUTION!
– Remove batteries if they are exhausted
or will not be used for a long time.
– Do not use old and new or different
types of batteries in combination.
– Batteries contain chemical substances, so
they should be disposed off properly.

Notes for remote control:
– First select the source you wish to control
by pressing one of the source select keys on
the remote control (for example CD 1/2/3,
TUNER).
– Then select the desired function (for
exampleÉ,

í

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Controls (illustrations on page 3)

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Controls on the system and
remote control

1 STANDBY ON y

– to switch the system on or to standby mode.

2 TAPE (TAPE 1/2)

– to select tape mode.

3 TUNER (FM•AM)

– to select waveband : FM or AM.

4 CD 1 / CD 2 / CD 3 (CD 1/2/3)

– to select disc tray 1, 2 or 3.

5 CD OPEN/CLOSE

– to open or close the disc tray.

6 DISC CHANGE

– to change disc(s).

7 DIGITAL SOUND CONTROL (DSC)

– to select the desired sound effect :

JAZZ, ROCK, TECHNO or OPTIMAL.

8 DYNAMIC BASS BOOST (DBB)

– to select the desired bass boost level.

9 PROGRAM

for CD .................to program disc tracks.

for Tuner ............. to program preset radio stations.

for Clock ............ to select 12- or 24-hour clock

mode.

for Timer .............to select CD program mode as

the wake up source.

0 Tape deck 1 operation

â .......................... to start recording.

É .......................... to start playback.

à / á ............... to rewind or fast forward.

70 ........................ to stop playback/recording or to

open the tape door.

Å .......................... to interrupt playback or

recording.

! Tape deck 2 operation

É .......................... to start playback.

à / á ............... to rewind or fast forward.

70 ........................ to stop playback or to open the

tape door.

Å .......................... to interrupt playback.

@ CLOCK•TIMER

– to view the clock, set the clock or set the timer.

# DIM

– to select different brightness for the display

screen : DIM 1, DIM 2, DIM 3 or DIM OFF.

$ n

– to connect headphones.

% MASTER VOLUME 3 4 (VOL +/-)

– to increase or decrease the volume.

^ Mode Selection

PLAY•PAUSE ÉÅ

for CD ................. to start or interrupt playback.

for Plug & Play…(on the system only) to initiate

and start plug & play mode.

SEARCH/TUNING à á

for CD ................. to search backward/forward.

for Tuner ............. to tune to a lower or higher

radio frequency.

for Clock ............ (on the system only) to set the

hour.

STOP•CLEAR / DEMO STOP Ç

for CD ................. to stop playback or to clear a

program.

for Tuner ............. (on the system only) to stop

programming or to erase a
selected preset.

for Demo ........... (on the system only) to activate/

deactivate the demonstration.

for Clock ............ (on the system only) to exit clock

setting or cancel timer.

for Plug & Play…(on the system only) to exit plug

& play mode.

PREV í / NEXT ë (PRESET 4 / 3 )

for CD ................. to skip to the beginning of the

current, previous, or next track.

for Tuner ............. to select a preset radio station.

for Clock ............ (on the system only) to set the

minute.

& Display screen

– to view the current status of the system.

* Disc tray
( REPEAT

– to playback track(s)/disc(s)/program repeatedly.

) MUTE

– to interrupt or resume sound reproduction.

¡ SHUFFLE

– to playback all available discs and their tracks/

program in random order.

™ SLEEP

– to activate/deactivate or set the sleep timer.

£ B

– to switch the system to standby mode.

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Basic Functions

STANDBY-ON

FM•AM TAPE 1•2

TUNER

CD 1

CD 2 CD 3

▲▲

DEMO STOP

CLOCK•TIMERPROGRAM DIM

CHANGE

3 CD DIRECT PLAY

DSC

SEARCH/
TUNING

PREV•PRESET

DYNAMIC

DBB

BASS BOOST

CD

OPEN•CLOSE

DISC

DIGITAL SOUND
CONTROL

IMPORTANT!
Before you operate the system, complete
the preparation procedures.

Plug and Play

Plug and Play allows you to store all available
radio stations automatically.

First time setup/power up

1 When you turn on the main power, "AUTO

INSTALL - PRESS PLAY" is displayed.

2 PressÉÅ on the system to start installation.

➜ "INSTALL" is displayed, followed by "TUNER"
and "AUTO".

➜ PROG starts flashing.
➜ All available radio stations with sufficient signal

strength will be stored automatically, starting
from FM and followed by AM band.
➜ When all the available radio stations are
stored or the memory for 40 presets are used,
the last preset radio station will be played.

TAPE

SEARCH/
TUNING

NEXT•PRESET

To exit without storing the Plug and Play

● Press Çon the system.
➜ If you do not complete the Plug and Play

installation, the function will be restarted when
you next turn on the main power again.

Notes:
– When the power is turned on, the disc tray may
open and close to initialize the system.
– If no stereo frequency is detected during
Plug and Play, "CHECK ANTENNA" will be
displayed.
– During Plug and Play, if no button is pressed
within 15 seconds, the system will exit Plug and
Play mode.

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VOLUME

To reinstall Plug and Play

1 In Standby or Demonstration mode, press and

holdÉÅ on the system until "AUTO INSTALL

- PRESS PLAY" is displayed.

2 PressÉÅ again to start installation.

➜ All previously stored radio stations will be
replaced.

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Basic Functions

English

Demonstration mode

The system has a demonstration mode that
shows the various available features.

To activate the demonstration

● In standby mode, press and holdÇon the
system until "WELCOME" is displayed.
➜ The demonstration will begin.

To deactivate the demonstration

● Press and holdÇon the system until
"DEMO OFF" is displayed.
➜ The system will switch to standby mode.

Note:
– If you have not deactivated the demonstration, it
will resume five seconds after the system switches
to standby mode.

Switching the system on

In standby/demonstration mode

● Press STANDBY ON to switch on the last
selected source.

● Press CD 1/2/3, TUNER or
TAPE (TAPE 1/2).

● Press CD OPEN/CLOSE.
➜ The system will switch to CD mode.

Switching the system to standby
mode

In demonstration mode

● Press and hold Ç on the system.

In any other source mode

● Press STANDBY ON (or B on the remote
control).
➜ The clock will appear on the display when the
system is in standby mode.

Dim mode

You can select the desired brightness for the
display.

● In any source mode (except standby mode),
press DIM repeatedly to select : DIM 1, DIM 2,
DIM 3 or DIM OFF.
➜ DIM is shown, except for DIM OFF mode.

DIM
mode

1

2

3

OFF

Brightness

normal

half

half

normal

Spectrum
Analyzer

off

on

off

on

Note:
– In standby mode, pressing DIM to select half or
full brightness for clock display.

Volume control

Press MASTER VOLUME 3 or 4 (VOL +
or - on the remote control) to increase or
decrease the volume level.

To listen through the headphones

● Connect the headphones plug to
the n socket at the front of the
system.
➜ The speakers will be muted.

To switch off the volume temporarily

● Press MUTE on the remote control.
➜ Playback will continue without sound and

"MUTE" is displayed.

● To restore the volume, press MUTE again or
increase the volume level.

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Sound control

DSC (Digital Sound Control)

The DSC feature enables you to enjoy special
sound effects that have preset equalizer settings,
which provide improved music reproduction.

● Press DSC to select : JAZZ, ROCK, TECHNO or
OPTIMAL.
➜ The selected DSC is shown.

DBB (Dynamic Bass Boost)

There are three DBB settings to enhance the
bass response.

● Press DBB repeatedly to select a bass boost
level.
➜ “DBB 1 (or 2/3)” and the respective bass
boost level are shown.

To deactivate DBB

● Press DBB repeatedly until ““DBB OFF” is
displayed.

Note:
– Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high
modulation, which causes a distortion at high
volume. If this occurs, switch off DBB or reduce the
volume.

Basic Functions

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Automatic DSC-DBB selection

The best DBB setting is generated automatically
for each DSC selection. You can manually select
the DBB setting that best suits your listening
environment.

DSC

JAZZ

ROCK

TECHNO

OPTIMAL

DBB

off

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on (3)

on (2)

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CD Operation

3

CD CHANGER

CLOCK.TIMER

VOLUME

DEMO

PRESET TUNING

SHUFFLE
TIMER

PLAY
MODE

SIDE

SET CLOCK

TIMER SET

BAND

RECORD

DUBBING

CD TAPE

PROGRAM

CLEAR

RDS
MODE

1
2
3

TIMER

DBB

PROGRAM

AMPM

SHUFFLE
FMMW

LWSW

STEREO

NR

FRONT

BACK

RECORD

HSD

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2

1

OPEN•CLOSE

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MINI HIFI STEREO SYSTEM

STANDBY-ON

FM•AM TAPE 1•2

DISC

CHANGE

CD

OPEN•CLOSE

DSC

DIGITAL SOUND
CONTROL

3 CD DIRECT PLAY

SEARCH/
TUNING

DBB

TUNER

CD 1

▲▲

PREV•PRESET

DYNAMIC
BASS BOOST

TAPE

CD 2 CD 3

DEMO STOP

CLOCK•TIMERPROGRAM DIM

IMPORTANT!
– This system is designed for regular discs.
Therefore, do not use any accessories such
as disc stabilizer rings or disc treatment
sheets, etc., which may jam the changer
mechanism.
– Do not load more than one disc into
each tray.

Discs for playback

This system can playback all digital audio CD,
finalized digital audio CD-Recordable (CDR)
discs and finalized digital audio CD-Rewritable
(CDRW)discs.

NEXT•PRESET

CD/ CD-R/

CD-RW COMPATIBLE

SEARCH/
TUNING

3CD

CHANGER

VOLUME

Loading discs

1 Press CD OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc

tray.

2 Load up to two discs on the individual disc trays.

To load the third disc, press DISC CHANGE.

➜ The disc tray will rotate until the empty tray
is ready for loading.

2

3 Press CD OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.
➜ "READING" is displayed. The selected disc
tray, total number of tracks and the playing time
will appear on the display.

Notes:

– Load the discs with the label side facing up.
– To ensure good system performance, wait until

the disc tray completely reads the disc(s) before
proceeding.

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CD Operation

Playing discs

a disc is loaded in the disc tray

the current selected disc tray is empty

the current selected disc tray is loaded
or playing

To play all discs on the disc tray

● PressÉÅ.
➜ All the available discs will play once, then stop.
➜ During playback, the selected disc tray, track

number and elapsed playing time of the current
track are displayed.

To play the selected disc only

● In CD mode, press CD 1, CD 2 or CD 3 on
the system.
➜ The selected disc will play once, then stop.

To interrupt playback

● PressÉÅ.
➜ The current track time flashes.

● To resume playback, pressÉÅ again.

To stop playback

● Press Ç.

Selecting a desired track/passage

To search for a particular passage during
playback

● Press and hold à or á and release it when
the desired passage is located.
➜ During searching, the volume will be reduced.

To select a desired track

● Press í or ë repeatedly until the desired
track is displayed.

● If playback is stopped, pressÉÅ to start
playback.

Note:
– In Shuffle mode, pressingí will cause the
player to skip only to the beginning of the current
track.

To skip to the beginning of the current
track during playback

● Press í once.

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Replacing discs during playback

1 Press DISC CHANGE.

➜ The disc tray will open without interrupting
current playback.

2 To change the inner disc, press DISC

CHANGE again.

➜ "DISC CHANGE" is displayed and the disc
will stop playing.
➜ The disc tray will close to retrieve the inner
disc, then reopen with the inner disc accessible.

Repeat and Shuffle

You can select and change the various play
modes before or during playback.

Repeat play

1 Press REPEAT on the remote control

repeatedly to select :
➜ "TRACK" – to repeat playback of the current
track.
➜ "DISC" – to repeat playback of the current
disc.
➜ "ALL" or "PROGRAM" – to repeat playback of
all available discs or programmed tracks.

2 To resume normal playback, press REPEAT

until "REPEAT OFF" is displayed.
➜ REP is shown, except for REPEAT OFF mode.

Random play

1 Press SHUFFLE on the remote control.

➜ SHUF is shown and "SHUFFLE" is displayed.
➜ All the available discs or programmed tracks

(if program is active) will be played in random
order.

2 To resume normal playback, press SHUFFLE

again.
➜ SHUF disappears.

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CD Operation

English

Notes:
– During program play or shuffling mode, it is not
possible to repeat playback for the current disc
(Repeat Disc mode).
– Pressing the CD OPEN/CLOSE button will cancel
all repeat and shuffling modes.

Programming the disc tracks

Programming tracks is possible when playback is
stopped. Up to 40 tracks can be stored in the
memory in any order.

1 Load the desired discs on the disc tray (refer to

“Loading discs”).

2 Press PROGRAM to start programming.

➜ PROG starts flashing.

3 Press CD 1/2/3 to select a disc.
4 Press í or ë repeatedly to select the desired

track.

5 Press PROGRAM to store the track.

● Repeat steps 3–5 to store other discs and
tracks.

6 To end programming, press Ç once .

➜ PROG stays and the program mode remains
active.
➜ The total number of tracks programmed and
the total playing time are displayed.

7 To star t program play, pressÉÅ .

➜ "PLAY PROGRAM" is displayed.

To review the program

● Stop playback and press í or ë repeatedly.

● To exit review mode, press Ç.

Erasing the program

● Press Ç once when playback is stopped or
twice during playback.

➜ PROG disappears and "PROGRAM CLEARED"
is displayed.

Note:
– The program will be erased when the system is
disconnected from the power supply or when the
disc tray is opened.

For Recording, please refer to “Tape
Operation/Recording”.

Notes:
– If the total playing time is more than "99:59"
or if one of the programmed tracks has a number
greater than 30, then "--:--" is displayed
instead of the total playing time.
– If you attempt to program more than 40 tracks,
"FULL" is displayed.
– During programming, if no button is pressed
within 20 seconds, the system will exit the Program
mode automatically.

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Radio Reception

STAND BY -O N

FM•AM TAPE 1•2

DISC

CHANGE

CD

OPEN•CLOSE

DSC

DIGITAL SOUND
CONTROL

3 CD DIRECT PLAY

DBB

SEARCH/
TUNING

PREV•PRESET

DYNAMIC
BASS BOOST

CD 1

TUNER

▲▲

TAPE

CD 2 CD 3

NEXT•PRESET

DEMO STOP

CLOCK•TIMERPROGRAM DIM

Tuning to radio stations

1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.

➜ "TUNER" is displayed. A few seconds later, the
current radio frequency will appear on the
display.
➜ If an FM station is received in stereo, is
displayed.

2 Press TUNER again to select the desired

waveband : FM or AM.

3 Press and hold à or á until the frequency

indication starts to change, then release.
➜ The display will show "SEARCH" until a radio
station with sufficient signal strength is found.

4 Repeat step 3 if necessary until you find the

desired radio station.

● To tune to a weak station, press à or á briefly
and repeatedly until optimal reception is found.

2

SEARCH/
TUNING

VOLUME

To begin automatic preset from a desired
preset number

● Press í or ë to select the desired preset
number.
➜ If a radio station has been stored in one of
the presets, it will not be stored again under
another preset number.

2 Press and hold PROGRAM until "AUTO" is

displayed.

➜ PROG starts flashing.
➜ All available radio stations with sufficient signal

strength will be stored automatically, starting
from FM and followed by AM band.
➜ When all the available radio stations are
stored or the memory for 40 presets are used,
the last preset radio station will be played.

To stop storing the automatic preset

● Press PROGRAM or Ç on the system.

English

Storing preset radio stations

You can store up to 40 preset radio stations in
the memory.

Automatic Preset Programming

● Plug and Play setting (refer to “Basic Functions ­Plug and Play”).

OR

1 Press TUNER to select TUNER mode.

Note:
– If no preset number is selected, automatic preset
will begin from preset (1) and all your former
presets will be overridden.

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Radio Reception

English

Manual Preset Programming

1 Tune to your desired radio station (refer to

“Tuning to radio stations”).

2 Press PROGRAM.

➜ PROG starts flashing.
➜ The next available preset number is displayed

for selection.

To store the radio station to another
preset number

● Press í or ë to select the desired preset
number.

3 Press PROGRAM again to store the radio

station.

➜ PROG disappears.

● Repeat steps 1–3 to store other radio stations.

To exit manual preset mode

● Press Ç on the system.

Notes:
– If you attempt to store more than 40 preset
radio stations, "FULL" is displayed.
– During programming, if no key is pressed within
20 seconds, the system will exit the Program mode
automatically.

Tuning to preset radio stations

● Once you’ve programmed the radio stations,
press í or ë to select the desired preset
number.
➜ The preset number, radio frequency, and
waveband are displayed.

Erasing a preset radio station

1 Press í or ë to select the preset radio station

to be erased.

2 Press and hold Çon the system until “PRESET

DELETED” is displayed.

➜ The deleted radio frequency remains on the
display.
➜ The preset numbers of all other preset radio
stations in the band with higher numbers are
also decreased by one.

● Repeat steps 1–2 to erase other preset radio

stations.

For Recording, please refer to “Tape
Operation/Recording”.

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STANDBY-ON

3 CD DIRECT PLAY

FM•AM TAPE 1•2

TUNER

CD 1

CD 2 CD 3

Tape Operation / Recording

TAPE

2

English

DSC

PLAYBACK•RECORD

SEARCH/
TUNING

PREV•PRESET

DYNAMIC

DBB

BASS BOOST

FULL AUTO STOP

▲▲

CD

OPEN•CLOSE

DISC

DIGITAL SOUND

CHANGE

CONTROL

DECK 1 DECK 2

IMPORTANT!
– Before playing a tape, check and tighten
slack tape with a pencil. Slack tape may
jam or burst in the mechanism.
– C-120 tape is extremely thin and is easily
deformed or damaged. It is not
recommended for use in this system.
– Store the tapes at room temperature and
do not put them too close to a magnetic
field (for example, a transformer, TV or
speaker).

Loading tape

1 Press TAPE to select TAPE

mode.
➜ "TAPE" is displayed.

2 Press 70 to open the tape

deck door.

3 Load the tape with the open

side downward and full spool to the left.

4 Close the tape deck door.

DEMO STOP

CLOCK•TIMERPROGRAM DIM

CONTINUOUS PLAY

NEXT•PRESET

SEARCH/
TUNING

VOLUME

PLAYBACK

Playing tapes

To playback a selected tape deck

● PressÉ on tape deck 1 or 2.
➜ The tape will stop at the end of playback.

Continuous playback of two tapes

1 Load the tapes in tape deck 1 and 2.
2 PressÉ on tape deck 2.
3 Press Å on tape deck 1, followed byÉ .

➜ Playback will begin from tape deck 2 and
continue with tape deck 1. It will stop at the end
of tape deck 1.

To interrupt playback

● Press Å.

● To resume playback, press Å again.

To stop playback

● Press 70.

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Tape Operation / Recording

English

Rewinding / Fast forwarding

1 Stop playback, press à or á.

➜ The tape will stop automatically at the end of
rewinding or fast forwarding.

2 Press 70 to stop rewinding or fast forwarding.

Note:
– During rewinding or fast forwarding of a tape, it
is also possible to select another source (CD or
TUNER, for example).

General information on
recording

● For recording, use only tape of IEC type I
(normal tape).

● The recording level is set automatically,
regardless of the position of the Volume, DBB,
DSC and so forth.

● The tape is secured at both ends with leader
tape. At the beginning and end of the tape,
nothing will be recorded for six to seven
seconds.

● To prevent accidental recording, break out the
tab on the left shoulder of the tape side you
want to protect.

Preparation for recording

1 Load a recordable tape into tape deck 1 with full

spool to the left.

2 Prepare the source to be recorded.

CD 1/2/3 – load the disc(s).
TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.
TAPE – load the prerecorded tape into tape

deck 2 with the full spool to the left.

When recording is in progress

➜ REC starts flashing.

● It is not possible to listen to another source.

● It is not possible to activate the timer function

during recording or tape dubbing.

One touch recording

1 Press CD 1/2/3 or TUNER to select the

source.

2 Start playback of the selected source.
3 Press ● on tape deck 1 to start recording.

To stop recording

● Press 70 on tape deck 1.

CD Synchronized start recording

1 Press CD 1/2/3 to select the disc.

● You can program the tracks in the order you
want them to be recorded (refer to “CD
Operation - Programming the disc tracks”).

2 Press ● on tape deck 1 to start recording.

➜ The disc will start playback automatically.

IMPORTANT!
– Recording is permissible if copyright or
other rights of third parties are not
infringed upon.
– Recording is possible only on tape deck 1.

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To stop recording

● Press 70 on tape deck 1, then press Ç to stop
disc playback.

Note:
– During CD synchronized start recording, do not
fast forward/rewind the tape in tape deck 2.

Tape Operation / Recording

Dubbing tapes

1 Load the prerecorded tape in tape deck 2.

● Make sure both tapes have their full spool to the
left.

2 Press Å on tape deck 1 and followed by ●.
3 PressÉ on tape deck 2.

➜ Recording will start automatically.

● Dubbing of tapes is possible on one side of the

tape only. To continue recording on the reverse
side, at the end of side A, flip the tape to side B
and repeat the procedure.

To stop dubbing

● Press 70 on tape deck 1 and 2.

Cleaning the Cabinet

● Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use a solution
containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasives.

Cleaning Discs

● When a disc becomes dirty,
clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center
out.

● Do not use solvents such as
benzene, thinner, commercially
available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for
analog records.

Notes:
– Dubbing of tapes is possible only from tape
deck 2 to tape deck 1.
– To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same
length.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Heads and the Tape Paths

● To ensure good recording and playback quality,

clean the heads A and B, the capstan(s) C,
and pressure roller(s) D after every 50 hours
of tape operation.

● Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with
cleaning fluid or alcohol.

● You can also clean the heads by playing a
cleaning tape once.

English

Cleaning the disc lens

● After prolonged use, dirt or dust may
accumulate at the disc lens. To ensure good
playback quality, clean the disc lens with Philips
CD Lens Cleaner or any commercially available
cleaner. Follow the instructions supplied with
cleaner.

Demagnetizing the heads

● Use a demagnetizing tape available at your
dealer.

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Clock/Timer

English

STANDBY-ON

3 CD DIRECT PLAY

FM•AM TAPE 1•2

TUNER

CD 1

CD 2 CD 3

2

TAPE

DISC

CHANGE

CD

OPEN•CLOSE

DIGITAL SOUND
CONTROL

DSC

DBB

SEARCH/
TUNING

PREV•PRESET

DYNAMIC
BASS BOOST

▲▲

DEMO STOP

CLOCK•TIMERPROGRAM DIM

View clock

The clock (if it is set) will be shown in standby
mode.

To view the clock in any source mode
(CD or TUNER for example)

● Press CLOCK•TIMER.
➜ The clock is displayed for a few seconds.
➜ If the clock has not been set, "--:--" is

displayed.

Clock setting

The clock can be set in either 12-hour or
24-hour mode ("12:00 AM" or "00:00", for
example)

1 In standby or view clock mode, press

CLOCK•TIMER once. In other source mode,
press CLOCK•TIMER twice.

2 Press PROGRAM repeatedly to select clock

mode.
➜ "12:00 AM" or "00:00" starts flashing.

3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set

the hour.

4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set

the minute.

5 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store the

setting.
➜ The clock starts working.

NEXT•PRESET

SEARCH/
TUNING

VOLUME

Notes:
– The clock setting will be cancelled when the
power cord is disconnected or if a power failure
occurs.
– During clock setting, if no button is pressed
within 90 seconds, the system will exit clock setting
mode automatically.

Timer setting

The system can switch on to CD or TUNER
mode automatically at a preset time, serving as
an alarm to wake you up.

IMPORTANT!
– Before setting the timer, ensure that the
clock is set correctly.
– The timer will always be switched on
after it has been set.
– The timer will not start if a recording is in
progress.
– The volume of the timer controlled
playback will increase gradually from the
minimum level to the last tuned volume
level.

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than

two seconds to select timer mode.

➜ "12:00 AM" or "00:00" or the last timer
setting starts flashing.
➜ starts flashing.

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Çon the system.

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Clock/Timer

2 Press CD 1/2/3, TUNER or PROGRAM to

select the desired source.
➜ “CD1 [or 2, 3] XX:XX" indicates the CD
mode is selected.
➜ “TU XX:XX” indicates the Tuner mode is
selected.
➜ “PROG XX:XX" indicates the CD program
mode is selected.

● Before setting timer, make sure the music source
has been prepared.
CD 1/2/3 – Load the disc(s). To star t from a
specific track, make a program (refer to “CD
Operation - Programming the disc tracks”).

TUNER – tune to the desired radio station.

3 Press à or á on the system repeatedly to set

the hour for the timer to start.

4 Press í or ë on the system repeatedly to set

the minute for the timer to start.

5 Press CLOCK•TIMER to store the timer.

➜ "TIMER ON" is displayed, followed by the set
timer "XX:XX" and the selected source.

➜ remains on the display.

● At the preset time, the selected sound source

will play.

To exit without storing the setting

● Press Çon the system.

Notes:
– When the preset time is reached and the
selected disc tray is empty, the next available disc
will be selected. If all the disc trays are not
available, Tuner will be selected automatically.
– During timer setting, if no button is pressed
within 90 seconds, the system will exit timer setting
mode automatically.

Deactivating the timer

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than

two seconds.

2 Press Ç on the system to cancel the timer.

➜ "CANCEL" is displayed and the disappears.

Activating the timer (for the same preset
time and source)

1 Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER for more than

two seconds.

2 Press CLOCK•TIMER again to store.

➜ The last set timer information is displayed for
a few seconds and is shown.

Sleep timer setting

The sleep timer enables the system to switch to
standby mode automatically at a preset time.

1 Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly

to select a preset time.
➜ The selections are as follows (time in
minutes):

15 ™ 30 ™ 45 ™ 60 ™ 90 ™ 120 ™
OFF ™ 15 …

➜ "SLEEP XX" or "OFF" is displayed. "XX" is the
time in minutes.

2 When you reach the desired length of time, stop

pressing the SLEEP button.

➜ is shown, except for "OFF" mode.
➜ The sleep timer is now set. Before the system

switches to standby mode, a countdown of 10
seconds is displayed.

"SLEEP 10" ™ "SLEEP 9".... ™ "SLEEP 1"

™ "SLEEP"

To check the remaining length of time
after sleep timer is activated

● Press SLEEP once.

To change the preset sleep timer

● Press SLEEP again while the remaining sleep
timer is shown.
➜ The display will show the next sleep timer
options.

To deactivate the sleep timer

● Press SLEEP repeatedly until "OFF" is displayed,
or press the STANDBY ON button.

English

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Specifications

English

AMPLIFIER

Output power ................................... 4 W total power

...................................................................... 2 x 2 W RMS

Signal-to-noise ratio .......................... ≥ 67 dBA (IEC)

Frequency response .......................... 50 – 15000 Hz

Impedance loudspeakers ......................................... 8 Ω

Impedance headphones ....................32 Ω -1000 Ω

(1) (8Ω, 60 Hz – 12.5 kHz, 10% THD)

CD PLAYER

Number of programmable tracks ......................... 40

Frequency range .................................. 20 – 20000 Hz

Signal-to-noise ratio ....................................... ≥ 80 dBA

Channel separation ..........................≥ 60 dB (1 kHz)

Total harmonic distortion ........................... < 0.003%

TUNER

FM wave range ...................................87.5 – 108 MHz

AM wave range .................................. 530 – 1700 kHz

Number of presets ........................................................ 40

Antenna

FM ................................................... 300 Ω dipole wire

AM............................................................ Loop antenna

TAPE DECK

Frequency response

Normal tape (type I) ...... 80 – 10000 Hz (8 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio

Normal tape (type I) ................................ ≥ 48 dBA

Wow and flutter .......................................≤ 0.35% DIN

GENERAL INFORMATION

(1)

Material ..............................................................Polystyrene

AC Power ................................................... 120 V / 60 Hz

Power Consumption

Active ......................................................................... 24 W

Standby ..................................................................≤ 11 W

Dimensions (w x h x d)

.......................................... 13.00 x 12.20 x 10.43 (inch)

...................................................... 330 x 310 x 265 (mm)

Weight (without speakers).................. 9.74 pounds

............................................................................................ 4.4 kg

Subject to modification

SPEAKERS

System .................................... double port bass reflex

Impedance........................................................................ 8 Ω

Woofer .................................................... 1 x 4" full range

Dimensions (w x h x d)

........................................................ 7.2 x 12.2 x 6.5 (inch)

...................................................... 183 x 310 x 165 (mm)

Weight.....................................................3.4 pounds each

................................................................................ 1.6 kg each

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Troubleshooting

WARNING
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the
warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock.

If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you
are unable to solve a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center.

Problem Solution

CD OPERATION

“NO DISC” is displayed. – Insert a disc.

– Check if the disc is inserted upside down.
– Wait until the moisture condensation at the lens

has cleared.

– Replace or clean the disc, see “Maintenance”.

“DISC NOT FINALIZED” is displayed. – Use a finalized CD-RW or CD-R.

RADIO RECEPTION

Radio reception is poor. – If the signal is too weak, adjust the antenna or

connect an external antenna for better reception.

– Increase the distance between the Mini HiFi

System and your TV or VCR.

TAPE OPERATION/RECORDING

Recording or playback cannot be made. – Clean deck parts, see “Maintenance”.

– Use only NORMAL (IEC I) tape.
– Apply a piece of adhesive tape over the missing

tab space.

English

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Troubleshooting

English

GENERAL

The system does not react when buttons – Remove and reconnect the AC power plug and

are pressed. switch on the system again.

Sound cannot be heard or is of poor – Adjust the volume.

quality. – Disconnect the headphones.

– Check that the speakers are connected correctly.
– Check if the stripped speaker wire is clamped.

The left and right sound outputs are – Check the speaker connections and location.

reversed.

The remote control does not function – Select the source (CD 1/2/3 or TUNER, for

properly. example) before pressing the function button

(É,í,ë).

– Reduce the distance between the remote

control and the system.

– Insert the batteries with their polarities

(+/– signs) aligned as indicated.
– Replace the batteries.
– Point the remote control directly towards the IR

sensor.

The timer is not working. – Set the clock correctly.

– Press and hold CLOCK•TIMER to switch on the

timer.
– If recording or tapes dubbing is in progress, stop

recording.

The Clock/Timer setting is erased. – Power has been interrupted or the power cord

has been disconnected. Reset the clock/timer.

The system displays features – Press and hold Çon the system to switch off
automatically. the demonstration.

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MAGNAVOX AUDIO SYSTEM

One Year Free Exchange

This product must be carried in for an exchange.

LIMITED WARRANTY

EL6519E002 / 5-02

Magnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 [phone]

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to exchange the product. A sales
receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is
considered proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and
keep both nearby.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year
thereafter, a defective or inoperative product will be replaced with a
new, renewed, or comparable product at no charge to you. A replace­ment product is covered only for the original warranty period. When
the warranty on the original product expires, the warranty on the
replacement product also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of
customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of
antenna systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, acci­dent, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of
Magnavox.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna
systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to
operate in any country other than the country for which it was
designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of
products damaged by these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product.
(Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequen­tial damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This
includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copy­righted or not copyrighted.)

• a product that is used for commercial or institutional purposes.

WHERE IS EXCHANGE AVAILABLE?

You may exchange the product in all countries where the product is
officially distributed by Magnavox. In countries where Magnavox does
not distribute the product, the local Magnavox service organization will
attempt to provide a replacement product (although there may be a
delay if the appropriate product is not readily available).

BEFORE REQUESTING EXCHANGE...

Please check your owner’s manual before requesting an exchange.
Adjustments of the controls discussed there may save you a trip.

EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Contact 1-800-705-2000 to arrange an exchange. Or, ship the product,
insured and freight prepaid, and with proof of purchase enclosed, to
the address listed below.

Magnavox Exchange Program

Suite A
406 North Irish Street
Greeneville, TN 37745

(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied warranties,
including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a partic­ular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express
warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to
you.)

EXCHANGING A PRODUCT IN CANADA...

Please contact Magnavox at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

1-800-705-2000 (English Speaking or Spanish Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No

other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied war-

ranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Magnavox

is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special,

incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if noti-

fied of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...

Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the prod­uct. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card
promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.
MODEL # ___________________________________________
SERIAL # ___________________________________________

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which
vary from state/province to state/province.

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