TEAC SR-L280i Owner's Manual

D01123120A

SR-L280i

STEREO CD RADIO

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

Includes adapters for:
Comprend des adaptateurs pour:
Incluye adaptadores para:

iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash 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.

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.

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 dry cloth.

7) Do not block any 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. 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 particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table
by the manufacturer,
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving

specified

or sold with

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the cart/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.

< Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes.
< Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on the apparatus.

< Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as

a book case or similar unit.

< The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power

from the AC outlet with its POWER or STANDBY/ON
switch not in the ON position.

< The apparatus should be located close enough to the

AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord
plug at any time.

< The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the

disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

< If the product uses batteries (including a battery pack

or installed batteries), they should not be exposed to
sunshine, fire or excessive heat.

< CAUTION for products that use replaceable lithium

batteries: there is danger of explosion if a battery is
replaced with an incorrect type of battery. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type.

< Caution should be taken when using earphones or

headphones with the product because excessive sound
pressure (volume) from earphones or headphones can
cause hearing loss.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.

CAUTION

< DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS

TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS ARE WITHIN!

< IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS

PRODUCT, CONTACT TEAC FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL. DO
NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED.

< USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR

PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.

For U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. 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:

• Reorient or relocate the equipment and/or the
receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION for

compliance will void the user’s warranty.

This product has been designed and manufactured
according to FDA regulations “title 21, CFR, chapter 1,
subchapter J, based on the Radiation Control for Health
and Safety Act of 1968“, and is classified as class 1 laser
product. There is not hazardous invisible laser radiation
during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted
inside of this product is completely confined in the
protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is as follows:

For U.S.A.

Bottom of the unit

Optical pickup

Typ e : KHS-313A
Manufacturer : Sony Electronics Inc.
Laser output : 7 mW
Wavelength : 770 - 800 nm

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property
rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology
outside of this product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.

“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an
electronic accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been
certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of
this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory
standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with
iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

Other company names and product names in this
document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.

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Before Using the UnitContents

Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual
carefully to get the best performance from this unit.

Before Using the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Emergency Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unit Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Listening to CD/MP3/WMA (disc) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Listening to MP3/WMA (USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Listening to CD/MP3/WMA (disc/USB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Programmed Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Repeat/Shuffle Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Listening to iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Operating iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Listening to an External Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Preset Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

RDS (PTY Search) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Read this before attempting any operations.

< As the unit may become warm during operation, always

leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.

< The voltage supplied to the unit should match the

voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any
doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.

< Choose the installation location of your unit carefully.

Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source
of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and
excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.

< Do not place the unit on an amplifier/receiver.

< Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage

to the circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object
should get into the unit, contact your dealer or service
company.

< When removing the power plug from the wall outlet,

always pull directly on the plug, never yank the cord.

< Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents

as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

< Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

DO NOT MOVE THE UNIT DURING PLAYBACK

During playback, the disc rotates at high speed. Do NOT
lift or move the unit during playback. Doing so may
damage the disc.

WHEN MOVING THIS UNIT

When changing places of installation or packing the
unit for moving, be sure to remove the disc and return
the disc table to its original position in the player. Then,
press the power switch to turn the power off, and
disconnect the power cord. Moving this unit with the
disc loaded may result in damage to this unit.

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Maintenance

If the surface of the unit gets dirty, wipe with a soft
cloth or use diluted neutral cleaning liquid. Be sure
to remove any fluid completely. Do not use thinner,
benzine or alcohol as they may damage the surface of
the unit.

Beware of condensation

When the unit (or a disc) is moved from a cold to
a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature
change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in
the air could condense on the internal mechanism,
making correct operation impossible. To prevent this,
or if this occurs, leave the unit for one or two hours
with the power turned on. The unit will stabilize at the
temperature of its surroundings.

For European Customers

Information for Users on Collection and
Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/
or accompanying documents mean that used
electrical and electronic products and batteries
should not be mixed with general household
waste. For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products and used batteries,
please take them to applicable collection points, in
accordance with your national legislation and the
Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries
correctly, you will help to save valuable resources
and prevent any potential negative effects
on human health and the environment which
could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste
handling.

For more information about collection and
recycling of old products and batteries, please
contact your local municipality, your waste
disposal service or the point of sale where you
purchased the items.

ENGLISH

Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union

These symbols are only valid in the European
Union. If you wish to discard these items, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask
for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom right two
symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for the chemical
involved.

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Discs

Discs that can be played on this unit:

< Commercial audio CD’s bearing the “Compact Disc

Digital Audio” logo:

< Properly finalized CD-R/CD-RW discs.

Note:

< Do not use 8 cm discs with this unit

< Depending on the quality of the disc and/or the

condition of the recording, some CD-R discs may not
be playable.

< Copy-protected discs and other discs which do not

conform to the CD standard may not play back correctly
in this player.

If you use such discs in this unit, TEAC Corporation

and its subsidiaries cannot be responsible for any
consequences or guarantee the quality of reproduction.
If you experience problems with such non-standard
discs, you should contact the producers of the disc.

< Always load the disc with the label side up. (Compact

discs can be played only on one side.)

< To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on

the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it
carefully by the edges.

< Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic

sprays or fluid, benzene or thinner to clean the discs.
Such chemicals will do irreparable damage to the disc’s
plastic surface.

< Discs should be returned to their cases after use to

avoid dust and scratches that could cause the laser
pickup to “skip”.

< Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high humidity

and temperature for extended periods. Long exposure
to high temperatures will warp the disc.

< CD-R/CD-RW discs are more sensitive to the effects

of heat and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is
important that they are not stored in a location where
direct sunlight will fall on them and which is away from
sources of heat such as radiators or heat-generating
electrical devices.

< Printable CD-R/CD-RW discs aren’t recommended, as

the label side might be sticky and damage the unit.

< Do not stick papers or protective sheets on the discs

and do not use any protective coating spray.

< Use a soft oil-based felt-tipped pen to write the

information on the label side. Never use a ball-point
or hard-tipped pen, as this may cause damage to the
recorded side.

How to remove the disc How to hold the disc

< Should the disc become dirty, wipe the surface radially

with a soft, dry cloth. Never clean the disc using a
circular motion.

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< Never use a stabilizer. Using commercially available CD

stabilizers with this unit will damage the mechanisms
and cause them to malfunction.

< Do not use irregular shape CDs (octagonal, heart-shape,

etc.). CDs of this sort can damage the unit.

< If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling of a

CD-R/CD-RW disc, read the precautions supplied with
the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.

MP3/WMA compatibility

This unit can play MP3/WMA files recorded on a CD-R,
CD-RW disc, or USB memory. Refer the instruction manual
of software when making an MP3 or a WMA file using a PC.

< This unit can play back monaural and stereo MP3/WMA

files that are in the MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 format with
a sampling rate of 44.1 or 48 kHz and a bit rate of 320
kbps or less.

< The WMA file must be sampling rate 44.1 kHz, bit-rate

192 kbps or less.

< This unit is not compatible with discs that have been

recorded using multiple sessions. Only the first session
can be played back.

< This unit cannot play copyright protected files.

Emergency Switch

ENGLISH

If the disc cannot be ejected, remove the disc by following
procedure.

File information display

The display of this unit can only show single-byte letters
and numbers.

< If a file information uses Japanese, Chinese or other

double-byte characters, playback is possible but the
name will not be shown correctly.

Cautions when preparing MP3/WMA files using a
computer or other device

< Always include the extension in the file name. This unit

recognizes MP3 files by their “.mp3”, WMA files by their
“.wma” file extensions.

< Always close the session (complete disc creation).

This unit cannot play discs if the session has not been
closed.

< Carefully read the manual for the software that you are

using when you create an MP3/WMA disc.

Discs/USB memories that are unplayable or only
partially playable

1 During the power on, push the emergency switch (in

the hole) on the bottom of the unit.

The disc comes out.

2 Remove the disc.

< If “EJECT ERROR” is displayed, unplug the power cord

from the outlet and plug it again.

< After you remove the disc, if “No disc” is not displayed

press the eject button (L) once to recover the unit.

< The emergency switch does not work when the unit is

disconnected from the AC outlet.

< Files without extensions cannot be played. Files that are

not in the MP3/WMA format cannot be played even if
they have extensions.

< Variable bit rate files might not play back correctly.
< If the disc has more than 999 files or 99 folders, this unit

can not play back correctly.

< Depending on disc conditions, this unit might not be

able to play a disc or skipping might occur.

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Connections

CAUTION:

< Switch off (standby) the power before making connections.
< Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit.
< Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the connection cords.

BA

C

D

E

1

2

3

AC wall

socket

8

FM antenna

A

Connect the supplied FM antenna. Extend fully and
position for the best reception and attach it to a
window frame or wall with thumbtacks or the like.

Battery compartment

E

The battery supplies a backup power to the built-in
clock and memory, when the unit is momentarily
disconnected from the AC outlet.

B

AM loop antenna

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM
ANTENNA terminal.
Place the antenna in the direction which gives the
best reception.

AUX IN

C

You can connect a portable audio player to this jack.
See page 27 for details.

DC IN jack

D

Connect the provided AC adapter to this jack. Then
connect the AC adapter’s plug to the AC wall socket.

< Do not use any AC adapters other than the one

included with this unit to avoid fire, electric shock,
etc. Be sure to connect the adapter to an AC wall
socket that supplies the correct voltage.

Battery installation

1. Loosen the lid using a coin, etc.

2. Remove the lid.

3. Insert a CR2032 lithium-ion battery with it’s

positive + face facing outer side.

4. Replace the lid.

Battery replacement

If the clock comes to indicate the wrong time, replace
the battery with a new one.

Precautions concerning button-shaped battery

< Be sure to insert the battery with correct positive “+”

and negative “_” polarities.

< Do not heat or disassemble battery and never dispose

of old battery by throwing them in a fire.

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Unit Functions

B

A A

Q

P O MN L K J IR

e

Q

R
F

C

a

f

g

h

b

K

I

H

i

G

c

O

B

d

Note:

To simplify explanations, instructions in this manual
refer to the names of the buttons and controls on the
front panel only. Associated controls on the remote
control will also operate similarly.

j

C

D

EF

G

H

A

Speakers (Stereo)

B

DISPLAY

In standby mode, use this button to check the timer on/
off time.
In CD, USB or TUNER mode, use this button to check the
current clock time.

C

ALARM 1, ALARM 2

Hold down these buttons for more than 2 seconds to
enter the timer setting mode.
These buttons are also used to turn on or off the timer
function.

D

Dock connector

Before use, insert an appropriate Dock adapter in the
Dock (see page 13).
Insert an iPod or an iPone into this dock.

E

USB conne ctor

Connect your USB memory to this connector.
If an iPod shuffle is connected to this connector, it
cannot be played.

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FM/AM

F

In TUNER mode, press this button to select FM or AM.

MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ

G

In CD or USB mode, use this button to programme
tracks.
In TUNER mode, use this button to store preset channels
into memory.
This button is also used for clock adjustment in standby
mode.

STOP (H)

H

Use this button to stop playback.

PRESET/SCROLL/FOLDER (‡/°)

a

In TUNER mode, use these buttons to select a preset
station.
In iPod mode, use these buttons to scroll up and down
the menu.

MENU

b

In iPod mode, use this button to go back to the previous
menu.

BASS

c

Use this button to enter bass level adjustment mode.

PL AY/PA USE (y/J)

I

Use this button to start or pause playback.

Eject (L)

J

Use this button to eject the disc.

TUNING/ TIME (.//, ‡/°)

K

In TUNER mode, use these buttons to tune in a station.
In CD, USB or iPod mode, use these buttons to skip
tracks. Hold down this button to search for a part of a
track.

SNOOZE/DIMMER

L

After the TIMER ON time is reached, use this button to
turn the unit off for 5 minutes.
This button is also used for display dimming.

Display

M

Disc slot

N

VOLUME

O

Press these buttons to adjust the volume level.

Remote sensor

P

When operating the remote control unit, point it
towards here.

Standby/on ( )

Q

Use this button to turn the unit on or standby.

SLEEP

d

Use this button to set sleep timer.

MP3 (North American Model)

e

MP3/RDS (Europe model)

During playback of MP3 disc or USB memory, use this
button to display the current file name, title, artist,
album, and folder number/file number.

(Europe model only)
In FM TUNER mode, use this button to select an RDS
mode.

INTRO (North American Model)

f

INTRO/PTY (Europe model)

In CD or USB mode, use this button for intro playback.

(Europe model only)
In FM TUNER mode, use this button to select a
programme type for RDS.

g

FM MODE/PLAY MODE

In FM TUNER mode, use this button to select stereo or
monaural.
In CD or USB mode, use this button to select repeat or
shuffle playback.

h

SELECT

In iPod mode, use this button to confirm selection in
menus.

ENGLISH

R

FUNCTION

Use this button to select the source you want to listen
to.

TREBLE

i

Use this button to enter treble level adjustment mode.

j

MUTING

Use this button to mute the sound.

11

Display

A

C

B

D

EF

L

K

J

G

A

Lights in repeat, shuffle or intro mode.

B

Lights when the timer is on.

C

Lights during CD or USB playback.

D

When the unit is on, one of these indicators lights to show the current source.

E

Lights in programme mode or preset tuning mode.

F

Blinks during muting.

G

Lights when an FM stereo broadcast is tuned.

I

H

G

H

Lights when the sleep function is active.

I

Shows the digital clock, frequency, elapsed time, sleep time or preset channels,

etc.

J

Lights when an FM RDS broadcast is tuned.

K

Lights when the MP3 file is loaded.

L

Lights when the WMA file is loaded.

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Getting Started

When shipped, a cover is set on the iPod Dock of the unit.
To use the iPod Dock, remove the cover and set an
appropriate Dock adapter that matches your iPod or
iPhone.

iPhone

The following two adapters are supplied with the unit.

< For iPhone 4
< For iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G

iPod

Use an adapter supplied with your iPod or available in the
market.

How to set the adapter

Fit the front edge of the adapter into the Dock, and
then press the back edge of the adapter onto the Dock
until a slight “click” is heard indicating the adapter is
inserted correctly.

1

2

ENGLISH

< When you need to remove the adapter, hold the left

and right sides of the adapter and gently pull it up.

Compatible iPod Software

In case your iPod will not work with this unit or with
the remote control unit, software update may solve the
problem.
Visit the Apple website and download the latest iPod
Software.

http://www.apple.com/ipod/download/

13

Remote Control Unit

The provided remote control unit allows the unit to be
operated from a distance.
When operating the remote control unit, point it towards
the remote sensor on the front panel of the unit.

< Even if the remote control unit is operated within the

effective range (5 m), remote control operation may be
impossible if there are any obstacles between the unit
and the remote control unit.

< If the remote control unit is operated near other

products which generate infrared rays, or if other
remote control devices using infrared rays are used
near the unit, it may operate incorrectly. Conversely, the
other products may operate incorrectly.

Battery installation

Precautions concerning batteries

< Be sure to insert the batteries with correct positive “+”

and negative “_” polarities.

< Use batteries of the same type. Never use different

types of batteries together.

< Rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries can be

used. Refer to the precautions on their labels.

< When the remote control unit is not to be used for a

long time (more than a month), remove the batteries
from the remote control unit to prevent them from
leaking. If they leak, wipe away the liquid inside the
battery compartment and replace the batteries with
new ones.

< Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose

of old batteries by throwing them in a fire.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert two “AAA” (R03 or UM-4) dry batteries. Make sure

that the batteries are inserted with their positive “+”
and negative “_” polarities positioned correctly.

3. Close the cover.

Battery replacement

If the distance required between the remote control unit
and main unit decreases, the batteries are exhausted. In
this case replace the batteries with new ones.

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Setting the Clock

MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ

/

1

In standby mode press the CLOCK ADJ button.

“12 HR” or “24 HR” blinks on the display. If you want to
change the hour mode, press the . or / button.

< When no button is pressed for 10 seconds, the timer

setting mode will be cancelled.

5

Press the TIME button (. or /) to set the

current minute.

6

Press the CLOCK ADJ button.

The clock starts.

ENGLISH

2

Press the CLOCK ADJ button again.

The “hour” value blinks.

3

Press the TIME button (. or /) to set the

current hour.

4

Press the CLOCK ADJ button.

The “minute” value blinks.

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Basic Operation

2 31

1

Press the button to turn the unit on.

< The unit turns on with the source that was last selected.

If the iPod that is in playback mode is inserted into the
Dock, the this unit will automatically turn on and start
playback of the iPod.

Dimmer

You can change the front panel’s display brightness. Use
the DIMMER button to change the brightness among
three levels.

< This function will be cancelled when the

pressed.

button is

< If you insert the disc in standby mode, this unit will

automatically turn on and start disc playback.

2

Press the FUNCTION button to select a source.

< To listen to an external source connected to the AUX IN

jack, select AUX.

< If you select “iPod” when no iPod is docked, the iPod

indicator on the display blinks.

3

Play the source, and adjust the volume using the

VOLUME button (– or +).

Muting

To mute the sound temporarily, press the MUTING
button. Press the MUTING button again to restore the
sound.

< The MUTING indicator blinks on the display to indicate

that the muting is engaged.

< If you change the volume or source during the muting,

the muting will be cancelled.

The volume is adjustable from MIN (0) to MAX (30). Hold
down the VOLUME – or + button to turn down or up
the volume continuously.

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Adjusting the bass and treble sound

You can change the bass and treble sound between
“–5” to “+5”.

Press the BASS or TREBLE button. And then press the
VOLUME button (– or +) to adjust the sound level within
3 seconds.

Sleep timer

Each press of the SLEEP button permits setting an
interval (from 15 up to 90 minutes). The unit will
automatically turn off and then into Standby mode.

Each press of the SLEEP button changes the time
indication as follows.

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15 30 45 60 90

o

< When you want to check remaining time, press the

SLEEP button once.

Lighting-up the display window in
standby mode

To light up the display window in standby mode, press
the SNOOZE/DIMMER button.
The display window is lit for 10 seconds.

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Listening to CD/MP3/WMA (disc)

< It takes a few seconds for the unit to load the disc. No

buttons will work during loading. Wait until the total
number of the tracks and the total playing time of the
disc are displayed.

< When no disc is loaded in the CD player, “NO DISC” is

displayed.

When a CD is loaded

1 2 3

1

Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD”.

2

Insert a disc with the printed label face up.

When you insert the disc in each function, this unit will
switch the function to “CD” and starts playback.

total tracks

When a MP3/WMA disc is loaded

total number of folders

3

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (y/J) to start

playback.

total playing time

total les

< Do not use 8 cm discs with this unit.
< Do not push the disc forcibly.
< Do not insert more than one disc.
< Do not attach adhesive label, etc. to either side of discs,

as doing so may cause malfunction.

< Do not use irregular-shaped discs.

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Playback starts from the first track of the disc.

< MP3/WMA files recorded out of folders are automatically

put in the “001” folder, and playback starts from the first
file of the 001 folder.

< When the playback of all the tracks/files has finished,

the unit stops automatically.

Do not tilt the unit with a disc inserted. It may
damage the disc and cause a malfunction.

Listening to MP3/WMA (USB)

< Do NOT use a high-capacity USB hard disc with this

unit.

1

Press the FUNCTION button to select “USB”.

2

Plug your USB memory into the USB connector.

< You can reverse steps

1

and 2.

3

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (y/J) to start

playback.

Playback starts from the first file on the USB memory.

< MP3/WMA files recorded out of folders are automatically

put in the “001” folder, and playback starts from the first
file of the 001 folder.

< When the playback of all the files has finished, the unit

stops automatically.

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< It takes a few seconds for the unit to load the USB

memory. No buttons will work during loading. Wait
until the total number of the files and the total number
of folders on the USB memory are displayed.

< If the USB memory comes into contact with the iPod

and/or dock adaptor, remove the iPod and/or dock
adaptor.

< If an iPod shuffle is connected to this connector, it

cannot be played.

When a USB memory is loaded

total number of folders

total les

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Listening to CD/MP3/WMA (disc/USB)

To skip to the next or a previous track/
file

/

To suspend playback temporarily
(pause mode)

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (G/J) during playback.
Playback stops at the current position. To resume
playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (G/J) again.

To stop playback

Press the STOP button (H) to stop playback.

During playback, press the SKIP button (.or/)
repeatedly until the desired track/file is found. The
selected track will be played from the beginning.

In the stop mode, press the SKIP button (.or/)
repeatedly until the desired track/file is found. Press the
PLAY/PAUSE button (G/J) to start playback from the
selected track/file.

< When the . button is pressed during playback,

the track/file being played will be played from the
beginning. To return to the beginning of the previous
track/file, press the . button twice.

< During programmed playback, the next or previous

track/file in the program is played.

Search for a part of a track

During playback, hold down the SKIP button
(.or/) and release it when the desired part is
found.

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To display the MP3/WMA information

During playback of MP3/WMA disc/USB memory, press
the MP3 button. The information about the current file
is displayed as follows:

Intro Playback

You can listen to 10 seconds at the beginning of each
track/file sequentially.
While in stop mode, press the INTRO button. And then
press the PLAY/PAUSE button (G/J).

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le name (scrolling)

TITLE (scrolling)

ARTIST (scrolling)

ALBUM (scrolling)

folder number/le number

(normal display)

< File name and TITLE/ARTIST/ALBUM are displayed up to

30 characters from the head.

Skip to the next folder (MP3/WMA)

Press the SCROLL button (‡ or °) to skip to next
folder.

Press the INTRO button again to cancel the intro
playback.

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Programmed Playback

1 253 4

Up to 32 tracks/files can be programmed in the desired
order.

Shuffle function does not work during programmed
playback.

1

Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD” or

“USB”.

3

Press the FOLDER button (‡ or °) repeatedly to

select a folder on a MP3/WMA disc or USB
memory.

< MP3/WMA files recorded out of folders are in the “001”

folder.

< Skip this step when playing a CD.

4

Press the SKIP button (.or/) repeatedly to

select a track/file, then press the MEMORY
button.

The track/file is programmed, and “P02” is displayed.

2

Press the MEMORY button.

Programme number

“MEMORY” and “program number” blink on the display.

< To cancel the programme mode, press the STOP button

(H).

< Repeat steps
< You can program up to 32 tracks/files.

5

When the selection of track/file numbers is

completed, press the PLAY/PAUSE button (G/J)
to start programmed playback.

< When the playback of all the programmed tracks/files

has finished, the MEMORY indicator will go off and the
programme mode will be cancelled:

The programme is retained in memory until you eject
the disc or the power is interrupted. You can return to
the programmed playback by pressing the MEMORY
button and the PLAY/PAUSE button (G/J).

3

and 4 to programme more tracks/files.

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To add a track to the end of the
programme

When the unit is stopped, press the PROGRAM button
repeatedly until “PXX” blinks on the display. Select a
folder number using the MP3/WMA FOLDER button
and a track/file number using a SKIP (. or /)
button and then press the PROGRAM button. The track/
file is added to the end of the programme.

MEMORY/CLOCK ADJ

/

To check the programmed order

In the stop mode, press the MEMORY button repeatedly.
The programme number, folder number and track/file
number will be shown on the display.

To clear the programme

Perform any of the following operations to clear the
programme.

< Switching the function.
< Ejecting a CD when the function is set to "CD".
< Removing a USB memory when the function is set to

"USB".

< Turning off (standby) the power.

To overwrite the programme

When the unit is stopped, press the PROGRAM button
repeatedly until the programme number to be changed
appears on the display.
Select a new folder number using the MP3/WMA
FOLDER button and a new track/file number using
a SKIP (. or /) button and then press the
PROGRAM button.

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Repeat/Shuffle Playback

The tracks/files will be played back repeatedly or randomly.

Select the play mode during playback. Or select the
play mode in stop mode and press the PLAY/PAUSE
button (G/J) to start playback.

Each time the PLAY MODE button is pressed, the mode is
changed as follows:

When a CD is loaded

Repeat one track

Press the PLAY MODE button once during playback.
“REPEAT” lights.
The track/file being played back will be played back
repeatedly. If you press the SKIP button (.or/) and
select another track/file, the track/file you selected will be
played back repeatedly.

It is also possible to select a track/file to be repeated in the
stop mode. Press the PLAY MODE button, select a track/
file using the SKIP button (.or/), and then press the
PLAY/PAUSE button (G/J) to start playback.

Repeat all the tracks/files

All the tracks/files will be played back repeatedly.
Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “REPEAT ALL”
lights.
During programmed playback, programmed tracks/files
will be played back repeatedly.

REPEAT REPEAT ALL

(o)

When a MP3/WMA disc or USB memory is loaded

REPEAT REPEAT FOLDER REPEAT ALL

< When one of the following buttons is pressed or when

you eject the disc, when you pull out USB memory,
repeat mode will be canclled:

STOP, FUNCTION, STANDBY/ON

SHUFFLE

SHUFFLE(o)

Repeat all the tracks in the folder (MP3/
WMA)

All the files in the folder will be played back repeatedly.
Press the PLAY MODE button twice. “REPEAT FOLDER”
lights.

Play back the tracks/files randomly

Press the PLAY MODE button repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”
lights.

To stop the shuffle playback, press the STOP button
(H).

< If you press the / button during shuffle playback,

next track/file will be randomly selected and played
back. If you press the . button once, the currently
played track/file will be played back from the
beginning.

< Shuffle playback does not work during programmed

playback.

< After all tracks/files have been randomly played back,

the unit automatically stops.

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Listening to iPod

Insert the iPod into the Dock of this unit.

Then push the PLAY/PAUSE button (y/J ) on the
iPod or this unit. This unit will automatically turn on
and start playback from the iPod’s music list.

< Make sure to use an appropriate Dock adapter (see

“Getting Started” on page 13).

< The battery of the iPod is recharged to the full whenever

the iPod is docked.

To select iPod mode

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Select “iPod” using the FUNCTION button. If an iPod is
already docked, playback will start.

When no iPod is docked, the iPod indicator on the display
blinks.

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Operating iPod

AB C

A

To suspend playback temporarily (pause mode)

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button (G/J) during playback.
Playback stops at the current position.
To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button
(G/J) again.

To go back to the previous menu

Press the MENU button. This button works with the
same functions as its iPod counterpart.

Select the menu item

B

Search for a part of a track

During playback, hold down the SKIP button (. or
/) for more than 2 seconds and release it when the

part you want to listen to is found.

C

To skip to the next or a previous track

During playback, press the SKIP button (. or /)
repeatedly until the desired track is found. The selected
track will be played from the beginning.

< When the . button is pressed during playback, the

track being played will be played from the beginning.
To return to the beginning of the previous track, press
the . button twice.

Press the SCROLL button (‡ or °) on the remote
control unit to scroll to the menu item you want. And
then press the SELECT button.

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Listening to an External Source

1

Connect the PHONES jack (audio output jack) of a

portable audio player to the AUX IN jack of this
unit using the supplied stereo mini plug cable.

You can use this way of connection to listen to an
iPod that has no Dock connector or that has, but an
appropriate Dock adapter is not available.

2

Select “AUX” using the FUNCTION button.

3

Play the source, and adjust the volume of both

this unit and the audio player.

When using the PHONES jack of your mini player, you
must adjust the volume of the mini player or you may
hear no sound from this unit.

< Turning the volume of the mini player up too high may

cause the sound from this unit to be distorted. In this
case, reduce the volume of the mini player until the
distortion stops and then adjust the volume level of this
unit to a comfortable listening level.

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Listening to the Radio

1

1

Select “TUNER” using the FUNCTION button.

2

Select FM or AM using the FM/AM button.

3

2

If the reception is poor

For the best reception, rotate the FM or the AM antenna
until you get stations clearly.

FM MODE button

Pressing this button alternates between Stereo mode
and Mono mode.

Stereo

FM stereo broadcasts are received in stereo and the
“STEREO” indicator lights in the display.

3

Select the station you want to listen to (auto

selection).

Hold down the TUNING button (. or /) for more
than 2 seconds and release it when the frequency
display begins to change.
When a station is tuned in, the tuning process will stop
automatically.

< To stop the auto selection, press the TUNING button.

Selecting stations which cannot be tuned
automatically (manual selection)

When the TUNING button (. or /) is pressed
momentarily the frequency changes by a fixed step.
Press the TUNING button repeatedly until the station
you want to listen to is found.

< If the sound is distorted and the “STEREO” indicator

flashes, the signal is not strong enough for good
stereo reception. In this case, change to MONO mode.

Mono

To compensate for weak FM stereo reception, select
this mode. Reception will now be forced monaural,
reducing unwanted noise.

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Preset Tuning

You can programme 20 FM and 20 AM channel presets.

1

Tune in a station you want to listen to (see page

28).

< If the clock is displayed, press the DISPLAY button to

display the current band and frequercy.

2

Press the MEMORY button.

3

Within 10 seconds, select a preset channel to

store the station using the TUNING button (.
or/).

How to select a preset station

1

To select FM or AM, press the FM/AM button.

2

Press the PRESET button (‡ or °) on the remote

control unit repeatedly until the desired preset
station is found.

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4

Within 10 seconds, press the MEMORY button.

To store more stations, repeat steps 1 to 4.

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RDS

The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service
which allows stations to send additional information along
with the regular radio programme signal.

RDS works on the FM waveband in Europe only.

1

Tune in an FM RDS station (see page 28).

The RDS indicator lights and the Programme Service
name (station’s name) appears on the display.

2

Press the RDS button.

Each time the RDS button is pressed, the RDS mode is
changed as follows:

PS (Programme Service name)

When you select PS, the frequency will be displayed
for 3 seconds, and then PS (station’s name) will be
displayed. If there is no PS data, “NO PS” will be
displayed.

RDS Clock Time (CT)

The clock setting will be automatically adjusted
according to the CT data.
If you tune in an RDS station broadcasting incorrect CT
data, the clock might be wrongly adjusted, and that may
eventually affect the timer operation.

No matter which RDS mode is selected, the unit receives
CT data and adjusts the clock.

To turn on or off the CT mode, press and hold the
RDS button for more than 3 seconds, then press
the TUNING button (. or /) to select on or
off.

PTY (Programme Type)

When you select PTY, the programme type will be
displayed.
The PTY indicator will light on the display.
If there is no PTY data, “NO PTY” will be displayed.

RT (Radio Text)

When you select RT, the news of stations composed
of up to 64 symbols will be displayed.
The RT indicator will light on the display.
If there is no RT data, “NO TEXT” will be displayed.

CT (Clock time)

When you select RDS Clock time, the clock time
provided from the station will be displayed.

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