SONIQ MC9 User Manual

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Please take the time to familiarize yourself with your new system before using it for the first time so that it can bring you best performance over a long and trouble free service life.

Important recommendations

* Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place for future reference. * Avoid installing the system in the locations described below:

Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat sources such as electric heaters. Over other stereo system components that release excessive heat. Poorly ventilated or dusty places. Places exposed to constant vibration. Damp places.

* Avoid obstructing ventilation openings.

Always use the switches and knobs as described in these instructions.

* Before powering up the system for the first time, ensure that the electric power cord is installed

correctly.

* Store your cassettes or CDs in a cool place to avoid heat damage. Never attempt to remove screws or open the system's case. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Always refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

DANGER

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON

DANGEROUS VOLTAGES

This system contains dangerous voltages of sufficient magnitude to present a risk of electric shock

WARNING

This manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions. For your own safety, you should always refer to this manual.

DANGER: TO AVOID ANY FIRE HAZARD OR RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS

SYSTEM TO DAMP CONDITIONS OR TO LIQUID PROJECTIONS.

Note:

This system will tend to heat up when used for long periods of time. This is a normal phenomenon and not an indication of any problem affecting the system. This CD player contains microprocessors that may be affected by electrical or outside interference. If the CD player does not work properly, disconnect it from the mains power supply, then reconnect it.

LAYOUT OF CONTROLS AND OTHER COMPONENTS

1. SPEAKER

2. CD TRAY

3. CD TRAY AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON

4. MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY

5. RANDOM BUTTON

6. SLEEP/TIMER BUTTON

7. PRESET EQ BUTTON

8. MUTE BUTTON

9. SNOOZE BUTTON

10. MODE/TIME REMAIN BUTTON

11. ON/STANDBY INDICATOR LIGHT

12.

POWER/STANDBY BUTTON

13. INFRARED SENSOR

14. CD BUTTON

15. REPEAT/REVIEW MEMORY BUTTON

16. TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH UP BUTTON

9 10 11

17. PLAY PAUSE/PAUSE BUTTON

18. MEMORY/SET TIME BUTTON

19. STOP/BAND BUTTON

20. TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH DOWN BUTTON

21. VOLUME KNOB

22. TUNER BUTTON

23. TAPE BUTTON

24. HEADPHONE JACK

25. CASSETTE RECORD BUTTON

26. CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON

27. CASSETTE REWIND BUTTON

28. CASSETTE FAST FORWARD BUTTON

29. CASSETTE STOP/EJECT BUTTON

30. CASSETTE PAUSE BUTTON

31. CASSETTE DOOR

5 6 7 8

12 13

15 16 17

19 20

21 22 23

25 26 27 28 29 30

LAYOUT OF CONTROLS AND OTHER COMPONENTS

32. CASSETTE KNOB DOOR

33. MEMORY BACKUP BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER

34. FM ANTENNA

35. FM ANTENNA TERMINAL (75 OHM - OPTIONAL)

36. AM ANTENNA TERMINAL (OPTIONAL)

37. RESET BUTTON

38. SPEAKER TERMINALS

39. BEAT CUT/FM MONO/STEREO

40. MAIN SYSTEM POWER SWITCH

41. VOLTAGE SELECTOR (110/220 V - OPTIONAL)

42. MAINS POWER CORD

34 35

40 41

REMOTE CONTROL

1. ON/STANDBY BUTTON

2. PRESET EQ BUTTON

3. TUNING/SEARCH DOWN BUTTON

4. FUNCTION SELECTOR(CD/RADIO/CASSETTE)

5. INTRO BUTTON

6. SLEEP BUTTON

7. TIMER BUTTON

8. MUTE BUTTON

9. STOP/BAND BUTTON

STANDBY-ON

2 3

5 6

FUNCTION

INTRO

TIMER

MUTE

STOP/ BAND

SKIP/SEARCH

MEMORY

C.-ADJ

SNOOZE

SLEEP

VOLUME

DOWN UP

PLAY/ PAUSE

REPEAT/

M-UP

10. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

11. TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH UP BUTTON(FORWARD)

12.

MEMORY C.-ADJ BUTTON

13. REPEAT/MEMORY UP BUTTON

14. SNOOZE BUTTON

15. VOLUME DOWN BUTTON

16. VOLUME UP BUTTON

17. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER

11 12 13

14 15

FITTING THE BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROLLER

Press down the battery compartment cover and slide it open. Place the two LR6 (UM3/AA) batteries into the battery compartment taking care to match the "+" and "--" polarities shown in the compartment and on the batteries. Refit the cover over the battery compartment, pressing down on it slightly and pushing it up until it clicks into place.

NOTES: Remove the batteries from the remote

control if you do not intend to use it for a prolonged period. Never mix normal and rechargeable batteries. When the batteries are worn out, the remote control will no longer work. Replace them with new batteries.

CONNECTING THE SPEAKER CABLES TO THE TERMINALS

1. Connecting the speakers

Roll out the SPEAKER CABles and connect them to the SPEAKER TERMINALS. The red wire connects to the red terminal and the black wire to the black terminal.

2. Connecting the mains power cord

Before using the system, connect the mains power cord to a wall outlet, then move the system's main power button to the ON position.

OPERATING THE SYSTEM

When the system is connected to the mains power outlet, it is placed in Standby mode. You can press the POWER button on the system (or on the remote control) to switch the system ON or OFF (Standby). To completely power down the system, disconnect the mains power cord from the wall outlet.

SWITCHING ON/STANDBY

1. Press the system's POWER button (or that on the remote control) to switch the system on.

2. Select an audio source (CD, Tuner or Tape) by pressing the corresponding source button. The appropriate indicator will come on.

3. Adjust the volume level using the VOLUME knob (or UP or DOWN buttons).

4. Select a preset equalization setting (Classic, Rock or Pop) using the PRESET EQ button on the system (or the remote control).

5. Press the POWER button again to switch the system off.

CLOCK SETTING

With the function selector in the Standby position

1. Press the MEMORY/CLK. ADJ button until the 24 hour range time digits are displayed and blink.

2. Press the TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH (UP or DOWN) buttons to select a 24 or 12 hour display.

3. Press the MEMORY/CLK. ADJ button once again: the hour or minute digits blink. Press the TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH (UP or DOWN) buttons to adjust the hour or minute settings.

4. Each of the settings can be validated as described above or they are aborted if no button is pressed for ten seconds.

TIMER SETTING

90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

1. Once the clock has been set, press the TIMER button and hold it down for three seconds: "TIMER" is shown on the display and it blinks.

2. In 24 hour display mode, "0:00" is displayed.

3. Press the MEMORY/C-ADJ button and hold it down for three seconds: the hour digits start to blink. Set them by pressing the TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH (UP or DOWN) buttons.

4. Press the MEMORY/C-ADJ button once again: the minute digits start to blink. Set them by pressing the TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH(UP or DOWN) buttons.

5. Press the REPEAT/MEMORY UP button to set the programmed start time (TIMER ON).

6. At the programmed time, the system will automatically switch on and play music and the "TIMER" indication will blink.

7.　　　　One hour later, the system will switch off automatically.

SETTING THE SLEEP FUNCTION

1. If you would like to fall asleep listening to music, press the TIME/SLEEP button on the system (or on the remote control).

2. You can set the Sleep function so that the Tuner or CD player continues to play for 90, 80, 70 minutes, or less, down to ten minutes, before the system automatically switches off.

SNOOZE FUNCTION (accessible by remote control)

1. To use the Snooze alarm function in the TIMER ON mode, press the SNOOZE button: the system switches to STANDBY mode and "SNOOZE" is shown on the display.

2. Five minutes later, the system automatically starts, changing to the TIMER ON mode and starts to play music, "TIMER" blinks on the display.

3. The system automatically switches off one hour later.

RADIO OPERATION

Press the TUNER button on the system (or on the remote control) to select the Tuner function.

1. Press the TUNER button: the frequency band is displayed.

2. Select the desired frequency band by pressing the STOP/BAND button.

Manual tuning

1. To tune in to weak stations, perform a manual search by continually pressing the TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH (UP or DOWN) buttons until the correct frequency is displayed or until good quality reception is obtained.

2. If you would like to select an FM stereo station, place the FM MODE selector in STEREO mode First.

Once you have tuned into an FM stereo station, the 　　indicator appears on the display

and you can listen to FM stereo programs. (To select the "FM MODE", act on the "BEAT CUT/FM MONO/STEREO" switch located on the back of the system).

3. If you place the FM MODE selector in the MONO position, the FM STEREO indicator goes out and the system returns to FM MONO mode program reception.

Automatic tuning

1. Press the TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH UP or DOWN) buttons for one second or more, then release the button. The tuner will automatically search for the first station broadcasting a sufficiently strong signal.

2. Repeat the above procedure if you would like to select another station.

Programming presets

You can also preset the stations of your choice and program up to ten AM stations and ten FM stations in the system's memory. To store radio stations:

1. Press the STOP/BAND button on the system (or the remote control) to toggle between AM and FM bands to make your selection.

2. Tune the receiver to the desired station.

3. Press the MEMORY/CLK. ADJ button.

4. Press the REPEAT/MEMORY UP button until the desired preset number is displayed.

5. Press the MEMORY/CLK. ADJ button once again to confirm your selection.

6. To program other stations in memory, repeat operations 2 to 5 above.

7. To change the station presets, repeat operations 2 to 5 above.

Notes:

1. Storing a new station in a previously used memory location will clear the station previously stored in this location.

2. Any power break or unplugging the mains power cord will clear all of the presets stored in memory. Perform the station preset procedures once again to store them in memory.

Selecting preset stations

1. Press the STOP/BAND button to select the required frequency band.

2. Press the REPEAT/MEMORY UP button to select the required preset number.

3. The memory location where the station is stored is displayed along with the corresponding radio frequency.

FM antenna

An FM wire antenna is provided for better FM reception.

USING THE CASSETTE DECKPlaying a cassette

To play a cassette, press the button to open the cassette door. Before playing, take up any slack in the cassette tape. To do this, use a pencil or pen. Simply insert the pencil or pen through the center of the reel and turn it in order to take up any slack. Press the CASS. STOP/EJECT button to open the cassette door.Insert the cassette into the compartment with the opening in which the tape is exposed facing down and the full reel to the left, press the cassette all the way in and close up the door. Always avoid touching the tape surface. Select "TAPE" on the function selector and press the PLAY button. To stop play, press the CASS. STOP/EJECT button again. To eject the cassette, press the CASS. STOP/EJECT button once again.

Recording programs from the radio

Move the function selector to RADIO, select AM or FM by pressing the STOP/BAND button and tune the receiver to the desired station (refer to the heading on using the radio). Insert the cassette into its compartment and press the RECORD button. Press the CASS. STOP/EJECT button to stop recording. You can use the CASS. PAUSE button to stop recording for short periods. Press the CASSETTE F.FWD button to move to fast forward. Press the CASSETTE REWIND button to quickly rewind the tape.

Recording a CD

Move the function selector to CD. Select the tracks to be recorded. Insert a cassette into the compartment and press the CASS. RECORD button. Press the CASS. STOP/EJECT button to stop recording.

Listening to music using headphones

The system includes a headphone jack. To use the headphones, press the jack plug on the headphones all the way into the jack.

Automatic stop

When the cassette comes to its end in PLAY or RECORD modes, the built-in automatic stop system ensures that the PLAY or RECORD buttons pressed down are released. This system works whether a RADIO or CD program is being recorded. Only the Cassette function is automatically stopped, the RADIO or CD player continues to operate.

Types of cassettes

Only use good quality IEC TYPE 1 cassettes for making recordings. The system can read other type of cassettes, but it cannot make good quality recordings onto these more specialized tapes. The use of C120 cassettes is not recommended with this tape deck.

Protecting recordings

Normally, everything present on the tape is automatically erased when a new recording is made over it.

You can however protect your recordings against accidental erasure by removing the tabs located on the rear of the cassette.

When the cassette is held with the recorded side up and the exposed tape facing forward, the corresponding protection tab is the one located on the left rear of the cassette. All pre-recorded cassettes are protected in this way against accidental erasure of the commercial recordings that they contain. “Protected” cassettes will not allow you to press the Record button. It you attempt to make a recording and find it impossible to press this button down, never force the mechanism for this may cause damage to it. Ensure that a cassette has been loaded and that its protection tab has not been removed. It is possible to record on a cassette after its protection tabs have been removed by covering the open slots with a piece of self adhesive tape.

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Maintaining the cassette tape mechanism

Carefully clean the heads and the pinch roller/capstan assembly after every ten hours of use so as to remove all traces of oxide deposits. Various maintenance products specifically designed for cassette decks are available on the market.

The erase and record/play heads as well as the pinch roller surface are delicate components that must absolutely not come into contact with metal objects such as screwdrivers. You will find it easier to clean the complete assembly by pressing the PLAY button so as to raise the heads and the pressure roller into clear sight. Never forget to press the CASS. STOP button after cleaning the mechanism. The pinch roller may become damaged if the deck is left in play mode after powering down. Never attempt to lubricate any of the parts in this system.

WARNING

Disconnect the system from the mains power outlet when it is not in use. Never expose it to rain or damp.

PLAYING A COMPACT DISC (CD)

1. To play a CD, start by pressing the CD OPEN/CLOSE button and the CD door will open automatically.

2. Place a CD into the compartment and press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button once again and the door will close automatically.

Playing the entire disc

1. Playback will start when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed. Playback starts from the first track. The display shows the current track number and the elapsed time since the start of the track.

2. To stop playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The elapsed time display starts to blink.

3. To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button once again.

4. To definitively stop playback, press the STOP/BAND button.

Selecting a different track during playback

1. Press the TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button on the system (or the remote control), until the desired track number appears on the display.

2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback.

Repeat play

1. While playing a CD, if you would like to repeat only one track, press the REPEAT/MEMORY UP button on the system (or the remote control) once: the "REPEAT" indicator comes on and blinks.

2. If you would like to repeat all of the tracks on the disc, press the REPEAT/MEMORY UP button twice: the "REPEAT" indicator comes on but does not blink.

3. To disable the repeat function, press the STOP/BAND button or press the REPEAT/MEMORY UP button until the "REPEAT" indicator is cleared from the display.

Random play

1. Press the RANDOM button once and the "RANDOM" indicator will come on.

2. The tracks will be read in random order.

3. Press the STOP/BAND button to disable the random play mode.

INTRO PLAY(accessible from the remote control)

1. During the stop condition, pressing the INTRO button to start the intro playing. After that the 10 seconds of each song will be played.

2. If the INTRO button is pressed again, the CD will change to the normal playing mode.

Stop play

1. Press the STOP/BAND button if you wish to stop playback. The number of tracks that can be played from the disc are displayed.

2. Open the CD door to remove the CD.

Programming the CD player

By programming the CD player, you can play up to 20 tracks in the order of your choice (this is only possible when the CD player is stopped).

1. Place the disc into the compartment prior to programming. Press the MEMORY/CLK. ADJ button.

2. The display shows MEMORY TRACK and P-01.

3. Press the TUNING/SKIP/SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button to select the first track to be programmed.

4. Once the desired track appears on the display, press the MEMORY/CLK. ADJ button once again.

5. The display will show MEMORY TRACK and P-02.

6. Repeat this procedure to select other tracks on the disc to be programmed in memory.

7. In radio MODE, when the frequency is displayed, this button is used to activate the memory save mode for five seconds.

Clearing a program

To clear a program:Press the MEMORY/CLK. ADJ button and then the STOP/BAND button in stop mode or power down the system or open the CD door.

Note: If you create a new program, the current program will be deleted.MUTE (accessible from the

remote control)

1. If you press the MUTE button on the remote control, the corresponding indicator will come on and the audio output will be temporarily cut.

2. Press the MUTE button again: the indicator goes off and the audio output resumes normally.

USING THE MODE/REMAIN BUTTON

Press the MODE/REMAIN button to change the display as shown below.

1. In radio mode: Frequency display >> Time display >> Timer ON time display.

2. In CD mode:

　　　　　　(During playback) Elapsed play time display >> Remaining time display>> Clock

display >> Timer ON time. (While stopped) Total time >> Clock display >> Timer ON time.

PRESET EQ SETTING

Press the PRESET EQ button on the system (or the remote control) and the LCD will show the selected equalization setting (CLASSIC or ROCK or POP).

CLASSIC ROCK POP

NORMAL

MEMORY BACKUP

Fit three 1.5 V AA (UM-3 / LR6) or equivalent batteries in the system's battery compartment. These batteries are used to back up the microprocessor's settings memory.

RESETTING

If the display show unusual indications or if the buttons do not work properly, then press the Reset button on the back of the system.

BEAT CUT/FM MODE (MONO/STEREO) SWITCH

If a beat can be heard during recording, move the BEAT CUT/FM MONO/STEREO switch on the back of the system to the BEAT CUT position (in AM mode only).

NOTES ON COMPACT DISCS

1. Always use compact discs that bear the following logo.

2. Notes on handling discs

When removing the disc from its storage case and loading it into the player: * Never touch the reflective surface (recorded side). * Never affix any paper to the discs recorded surface or write anything on it. * Never bend the disc.

3. Storage

* Always store the disc in its case. * Never expose compact discs to direct sunlight or high temperatures, to excessive dampness or dust.

4. Cleaning a disc

* If the disc requires cleaning, remove any dust and fingerprints using a soft cloth. * Always clean the disc by wiping from the center towards the outside edge.

FROM THE CENTRE TO THE EDGE

* Never use benzene, thinners, cleaning fluids for analog (vinyl)

　　　　　　records or anti-static sprays.

* 　　Always ensure that the CD door is closed correctly to avoid 　

　　　　　　contaminating the laser lens with dust.

Avoid touching the lens.

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY WINDOW

A. TRACK NUMBER INDICATOR B. BAND INDICATOR C. TRACK/TIME INDICATOR

SPECIFICATIONS

VOLTAGE/FREQUENCY : AC 230V ~ 50Hz OUTPUT POWER LEVEL: 2 x 4.5 Watts RMS SPEAKER DIMENSIONS: 133 (W) x 185 (D) x 250 (H) mm

D. STEREO MODE INDICATOR E. PRESET EQ F. ALARM REPEAT INDICATOR

RADIO SECTION

FREQUENCY RANGES: FM 87.5 - 108 MHz AM 520 - 1710 kHz

CASSETTE SECTION

TAPE SPEED: 4.75 cm/sec. FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 125 Hz 8 kHz

CD PLAYER SECTION

OPTICAL SENSOR: THREE-BEAM LASER FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 100Hz 16kHz

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

No sound. Incorrect or loose connections.

Volume knob not turned up.

Check all of the connections and correct them where necessary. Turn the volume knob up.

Bad radio reception. The built-in AM loop antenna is

not correctly positioned. The FM wire antenna is not correctly deployed and positioned.

In AM mode only, change the system's position and orientation. Deploy the FM wire antenna in the position that offers best reception.

Cannot record to a cassette. The cassette's protection tab has

been broken off.

Replace the tab with a piece of self adhesive tape.

The recorded sound is not very clear when played.

The record/play head is dirty. Clean and demagnetize the

record/play head.

Excessive tape wow, flutter or sound skips.

The capstan and pinch roller are dirty.

Clean the capstan and the pinch roller.

Incomplete tape erasure. The erase head is magnetically

charged.

Demagnetize the erase head.

Cannot read a CD. The disc is dirty. The disc is

upside down. The CD player is in Pause.

Clean or replace the disc. Turn it over so that the label faces up. Release the Pause mode.

Cannot use the remote control.

There is an obstacle blocking the signal between the remote control and the sensor on the system. The batteries are too weak.

Remove any obstacle. Replace the batteries.

None of the functions work. The microprocessor has been

affected by outside electrical interference.

Switch off the system for a few minutes, then switch it back on again.

Dripping warning:

"Never expose this system to dripping liquids or to splashing and never place any liquid filled object, such as a vase for example, on top of this system".

Ventilation warning:

"Never interfere with the normal ventilation provided for this system when in normal use".

Troubleshooting:

If you encounter a problem with your system, first check the possible solutions described in the table below before seeking help from a service center. If you cannot solve the problem by following these instructions or if the system has suffered physical damage, contact a qualified person such as your dealer, for servicing.

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