TDK Soundcube User Manual
Sound Cube
HIGH-FIDELITY STEREO BOOMBOX
USER GUIDE
TP6701BLK
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
FCC WARNING:
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or
modications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the
modications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modication
is made.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISES ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE:
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
ATTENTION:
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
The TDK Life on Record logo is a trademark of TDK Corporation used under license.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
SURGE PROTECTORS:
It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC connection. Lightning and
power surges ARE NOT covered under warranty for this product.
INFORMATION:
This equipment complies with Class B digital device regulations. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
•Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
•Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
•Theratingandcautioninformationislocatedatthebottomoftheapparatus.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
To be completely disconnected from the power input, the main plug of the AC/DC
adaptershallbedisconnectedfromtheelectricaloutlet.ThemainplugoftheAC/DC
adapter should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use.
Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing. Do not place liquid objects such
as vases on the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these Instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
Manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. 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. When 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 particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
Whenacartisused,usecautionwhenmovingthecart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. 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.
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place objects filled with water, such as
a vase, on the apparatus.
16. The AC mains plug is used as the power disconnect device and it should remain
readily accessible and operable during intended use. In order to completely
disconnect the apparatus from power, the mains plug should be completely
removed from the AC outlet socket.
17. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not expose batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or other heat sources.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT
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1. Power Indicator
2. Volume/PowerControl
3. FM Antenna (FM ANTENNA PART
NO. 188-YS7158001-E*)
4. SourceButton/Indicator
5. EQButton/Indicator
6. Skip 9Button/Indicator
7. PresetButtons/Indicators
8. Play/Pause4; Button/Indicator
9. Skip : Button/Indicator
10. Display
11. Carrying Handle
12. Select Control
13. BACK Button
14. OK Button
*Consumer Replaceable Part (See page 24 to order.)
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REAR
LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
1. DC IN Jack 18V z
(AC ADAPTER PART
NO. 151-UGPE30200-E*)
2. USB Jack
(USB CABLE PART
NO. 174-9USBBGBW-E*)
3. RCA IN Jacks
4. LINE IN Jack
1 2 3 4 5 6
5. INST (Instrument) Jack
6. Battery Compartment
(Bottom of Unit)
(BATTERY COVER PART
NO. 309-ABS-05134-0BAE*
BATTERY SCREW PART
NO. 353-0607176-E*)
*Consumer Replaceable Part (See page 24 to order.)
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POWER SOURCES
AC CONNECTION
Insert the small end of the AC adapter into the jack
on the rear of the unit. Insert the other end (with
the 2 blades) into a conveniently located AC outlet
having 120V AC, 60Hz.
AC ADAPTER SPECIFICATIONS:
DC 18V
NOTES:
• TodisconnecttheACadapter,removeitfrom
the DC IN jack on the side of the unit as well as
from the AC outlet.
• UsetheenclosedACadapterforthisproduct
only.
INSERTING BATTERIES
To use this unit with battery power,
remove the Battery Compartment
cover on the bottom of the unit
by removing the two screws with a
flathead screwdriver, and then lifting
the cover off. Insert twelve (12) “D”
cell batteries (not included), observing
the battery polarity indicated inside
the compartment. Replace the Battery
Compartment cover and screws.
NOTE: The AC adapter must be
disconnected from the jack on the
rear of the unit in order for the unit
to operate on battery power. We
recommend Alkaline or rechargeable
types for maximum cycle time and
ecological efficiency.
AC Outlet
AC Adapter’s Plug
To DC 18V In Jack
+–+–+–
+–+–+–
+–+–+–
+–+–+–
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Caution – Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
2. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
3. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the Battery
Compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to the device.
4. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline, Rechargeable and Carbon-zinc)
or old batteries with fresh ones.
5. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent
damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
6. Do not try to recharge a battery not intended to be recharged; it can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
7. Remove batteries promptly if consumed.
8. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
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OPERATION
The following controls operate most or all of the functions.
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF AND ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
1
SOURCE EQ
Rotate the Volume/Power control until
a click is heard and the Power indicator
lights to turn the unit on.
EQ
1 2
SOURCE EQ
1
2
2
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RotatetheVolume/Power
control clockwise to increase or
counterclockwise to decrease the
volume.RotatetheVolume/Power
control counter-clockwise until a click
is heard and the Power indicator light
goes off to turn the unit off.
SOURCE EQ
2
1
Duringanymode,presstheEQbutton/
indicator u; Bass will appear in the
display. Adjust the Bass as desired using
the Select control v.
Press the OK button u and Treble will
appear in the display. Adjust the Treble
as desired using the Select control v.
Press the OK button u to confirm the
setting or wait a few seconds to go
back to the previous menu.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
USING THE FM RADIO
1 2
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TurnthisunitonbyrotatingtheVolume/
Power control until a click is heard and
the Power indicator lights to turn the
unit on.
3
Manual Tune
Seek Tune
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While the frequency appears in the
display, press the OK button u;Manual/
Seek will appear in the display. Using
the Select control v, select Manual to
adjust the frequency one step at a time,
or Seek to have the unit automatically
go to the next strong station; then press
the OK button u. Press the BACK button
w or wait a few seconds to return to the
station view.
1
3
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1
1 2 3 4 5
3
2
Press the Source button/indicator u;
the Source menu will appear in the
display. Select FM using the Select
control v, and then press the OK button
w to confirm.
4
101.5
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Select a station using the Select control.
Stronger stations will have a larger line
(see above).
Adjust the Volume and EQ as described
on the previous page.
Antenna: For best FM reception, completely raise the FM antenna, and then once fully
raised you can rotate it for best reception.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
SETTING THE FM PRESETS (FIVE PRESETS)
1
Saved #3
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1 2 3 4 5
99.5
Follow Steps 1-4 on the previous page to
tune a station. Press and hold one of the
five Preset buttons/indicators. Saved #X
(e.g.Saved #3)willappearbrieflyinthe
display and the preset will be set.
RETRIEVING THE FM PRESETS
1
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1 2 3 4 5
Follow Steps 1-2 on the previous page
to turn the unit on and enter the Radio
mode. Press one of the five Preset
buttons/indicatorsandthestationwill
automatically tune in.
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USING AN iPod
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
1
Insert the iPod cable to the iPod and the
other end with the USB plug into the USB
jack on the rear of this unit.
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1
1 2 3 4 5
PresstheSourcebutton/indicatoru;
the Source menu will appear in the
display. Select USB using the Select
control v, and then press the OK
button w to confirm.
3
2
2
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TurnthisunitonbyrotatingtheVolume/
Power control until a click is heard and
the Power indicator lights to turn the
unit on.
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All
Playlists
Artists
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Select the desired option (see chart
below) using the Select control u,
and then press the OK button v to
enter the folder.
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CATEGORIES (INSIDE iPod/iPhone):
All: Shows all songs, books, etc.
Playlists: Shows playlists made on the iPod in applications such as iTunes®.
Artists: Shows all the artist names.
Albums: Shows all the album names.
Genres: Shows all the genres.
Songs: Shows all the song names.
Composers: Shows all the composer names.
Audiobooks: Shows all the audiobook names.
Podcasts: Shows all the podcasts.
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
5
Airbag
Creep
Misc
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2
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Some menus have sub-folders, such as
Albums. You can select a sub-folder
using the Select control u and then
press the OK button v.
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2
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Repeat step 5 until you are in the
desired folder. Select a song/file using
the Select control u and then press
the OK button v; the selected song will
then start playing and the song name (if
tagged) will appear in the display.
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1
2
PressthePlay/Pause4;button/indicator
to pause playback;; will appear in the
display. Press the Play/Pause4; button/
indicator again to continue playback.
The unit will then play the song and
continue with the next song in the folder.
When all songs have played, the unit will
stop, depending on the Repeat function
(see page 15). Adjust the Volume and
EQ as described on page 9.
SEE iPod PLAYBACK NOTES ON THE TOP OF THE NEXT PAGE.
To skip forward or backward: Press the
Skip 9u or :v button/indicator to
skiptothe beginningofthe currentfile/
previous or next file.
To search forward or backward: Press
and hold the Skip 9u or :v button/
indicator to search within the currentlyplaying file.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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iPod PLAYBACK NOTES:
• Refertotheowner’smanualoftheiPodfordetailedconnectioninstructions.
• ThecontrolsonyouriPodwillnotoperatetheunit,youmustusethecontrolsonthis
unit as shown.
• Whengoingthroughthemenulists(Artists,Albums,etc.),presstheBACKbuttonto
return to the previous menu.
• For the titles, albums, etc. to appear correctly, they must have been tagged
properly when recorded to MP3.
SHUFFLE PLAYBACK
1
Shuffle
Repeat
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While in the Play or Paused USB mode
and with an iPod inserted, press the OK
button; Shuffle and Repeat will appear
in the display.
3
Shuffle
Repeat
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Press the OK button once; the Shuffle
indicator will light and appear on
the display. All songs in the selected
folder will randomly play and then stop.
2
Shuffle
Repeat
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Select Shuffle using the Select control.
4
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Repeat
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To cancel Random playback, press the
OK button u tobringuptheShuffle/
Repeat menu. Select Shuffle using the
Select control v, and then press the
OK button u again; will disappear.
Press the OK button u to confirm the
setting or wait a few seconds to go
back to the previous menu.
1
2
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REPEAT PLAYBACK
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
1
Shuffle
Repeat
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While in the Play or Pause USB mode
and with an iPod inserted, press the OK
button; Shuffle and Repeat will appear
in the display.
3
Press the OK button once; the Repeat
1 indicator will light and the
selected song will play repeatedly.
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Shuffle
Repeat
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Shuffle
Repea
Select Repeat using the Select control.
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Shuffle
Repeat
Press the OK button once more; the
Repeat All indicator will light and
all songs in the selected folder will repeat
continuously. Press the OK button to
confirm the setting or wait a few seconds
to go back to the previous menu.
5
Shuffle
Repeat
u tobringuptheShuffle/Repeatmenu.Select
Repeat using the Select control v, and then
press the OK button u repeatedly until the
To cancel Repeat playback, press the OK button
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1
2
Repeat indicators disappear.
NOTE: You can perform Random All and Repeat
playback at the same time to repeatedly
playback all the songs randomly.
Press the OK button u to confirm the setting
or wait a few seconds to go back to the
previous menu.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
USING A USB DEVICE (i.e. USB DRIVE)
1
Insert a USB drive (support up to 32GB)
into the USB jack.
ThisunitsupportsMP3/WMAwithaBit
Rate up to 320kbps.
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1
1 2 3 4 5
3
2
2
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Turn this unit on by rotating the
Volume/Powercontroluntilaclick
is heard and the Power indicator
lights to turn the unit on.
4
Airbag
Creep
Misc
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2
1
PresstheSourcebutton/indicatoru;
the Source menu will appear in the
display. Select USB using the Select
control v, and then press the OK
button w to confirm.
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If there are folders, select a folder using
the Select control u, and then press the
OK button v to enter the folder.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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2
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Repeat step 4 until you are in the
desiredfolder.Selectasong/fileusing
the Select control u and then press
the OK button v; the selected song will
then start playing and the song name
(if tagged) will appear in the display.
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1
To skip forward or backward: Press the
Skip 9 u or : v button/indicator to
skiptothe beginningofthe currentfile/
previous or next file.
To search forward or backward: Press
and hold the Skip 9 u or : v button/
indicator to search within the currentlyplaying file.
2
6
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PressthePlay/Pause4
to pause playback;
display.PressthePlay/Pause4
indicator again to continue playback.
The unit will then play the song and
continue with the next song in the folder.
When all songs have played, the unit will
stop, depending on the Repeat function
(see page 19). Adjust the Volume and
EQ as described on page 9.
PLAYBACK NOTES:
• Refertotheowner’smanualofthe
USB device for detailed connection
instructions.
• Whengoingthroughthemenuitems,
press the BACK button to return to the
previous menu.
• Forthetitles,albums,etc.toappear
correctly, they must have been
tagged properly when recorded
to MP3.
;
button/indicator
;
will appear in the
;
button/
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SHUFFLE PLAYBACK
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
1
Shuffle
Repeat
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While in the Play or Paused USB mode
and with a USB device inserted, press
the OK button; Shuffle and Repeat will
appear in the display.
3
Shuffle
Repeat
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Shuffle
Repeat
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Select Shuffle using the Select control.
4
Shuffl
Repeat
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1
2
Press the OK button once; the Shuffle
indicator will light and appear on
the display. All songs in the selected
folder will randomly play and then stop.
To cancel Random playback, press the
OK button u tobringuptheShuffle/
Repeat menu. Select Shuffle using the
Select control v, and then press the
OK button u again; will disappear.
Press the OK button u to confirm the
setting or wait a few seconds to go
back to the previous menu.
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REPEAT PLAYBACK
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
1
Shuffle
Repeat
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While in the Play or Pause USB mode
and with a USB device inserted, press
the OK button; Shuffle and Repeat will
appear in the display.
3
Press the OK button once; the Repeat 1
indicator will light and the selected
song will play repeatedly.
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Shuffle
Repeat
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Shuffle
Repea
Select Repeat using the Select control.
4
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Shuffle
Repeat
Press the OK button once more; the
Repeat All indicator will light
and all songs in the selected folder
will repeat continuously. Press the OK
button to confirm the setting or wait a
few seconds to go back to the previous
menu.
5
Shuffle
Repeat
buttonu tobringuptheShuffle/Repeatmenu.
Select Repeat using the Select control v, and
then press the OK button u repeatedly until
To cancel Repeat playback, press the OK
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1
2
the Repeat indicators disappear.
NOTE: You can perform Random All and
Repeat playback at the same time to
repeatedly playback all the songs randomly.
Press the OK button u to confirm the setting
or wait a few seconds to go back to the
previous menu.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
USING AN EXTERNAL UNIT CONNECTED TO THE LINE IN OR RCA JACKS
1a
To use the LINE IN Jack: Insert one
end of an audio cable into the
AUX/LINEOUTjackonyourexternal
audio unit and the other end into the
LINE IN jack on the rear of this unit.
2
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1b
To use the RCA IN Jacks: Connect a left
andrightaudiocablefromtheLeft/
Right jacks of your external unit to the
RCAINLeft/Rightjacksontherearof
this unit.
3
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1
1 2 3 4 5
3
2
TurnthisunitonbyrotatingtheVolume/
Power control until a click is heard and
the Power indicator lights to turn the
unit on.
NOTE:
Refer to the owner’s manual of the external unit for detailed connection instructions.
PresstheSourcebutton/indicatoru; the
Source menu will appear in the display.
Select AUX1 (if using LINE IN Jacks) or
AUX2 (if using the RCA IN jacks) using
the Select control v, and then press the
OK button w to confirm. Start playback
of the external device.
Adjust the Volume and EQ as described
on page 9.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
USING THE INSTRUMENT FUNCTION
1
Insert one end of an instrument cable
into the OUTPUT jack on your instrument
and the other end into the INST
(Instrument) jack on the rear of this unit.
3
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1
1 2 3 4 5
3
2
2
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TurnthisunitonbyrotatingtheVolume/
Power control until a click is heard and
the Power indicator lights to turn the unit
on.
4
50%
INSTAUX1
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3
2
Select a source to play along with (USB,
AUX1 or AUX2) by pressing the Source
button/indicatoru; the Source menu
will appear in the display. Select USB,
AUX1 or AUX2 using the Select control
v, and then press the OK button w to
confirm.
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PresstheSourcebutton/indicatoru; the
Source menu will appear in the display.
Select MIX INST using the Select control
v, and then press the OK button w to
confirm to select Instrument; the MIX
menu will appear in the display.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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INSTAUX1
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1
2
If the MIX menu has disappeared from
the display, press the OK button u or
BACK button v to bring it back.
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Mix
Solo
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2
6
75%
INSTAUX
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Select the desired ratio using the Select
control. For example, to make the
Instrument more dominant, rotate the
Select control clockwise to increase the
Instrument ratio.
Press the OK button u; Mix and Solo will
appear in the display.
To mix the sound of the instrument with
the selected source, select MIX using
the Select control v and then press
the OK button u. Mix will appear in the
display.
NOTE: While USB is selected in MIX
mode, it can select the normal
playback function.
To play solo, select SOLO using the
Select control v and then press the OK
button u. Solo will appear in the display.
Adjust the Volume and EQ as described
on page 9.
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