Teac SR-LX5i User Manual

77-20SRLXI10020

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LX5i

Hi-Fi Table Radio

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

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

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 dripps

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.

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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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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

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
equipments not expressly approved by
TEAC CORPORATION for compliance will
void the user’s warranty.

< The apparatus draws nominal non-

operating power from the AC outlet
with its STANDBY/ON switch in the
standby 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 main plug is used as the disconnect

device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.

< An apparatus with Class

!

construction
shall be connected to an AC outlet with
a protective grounding connection.

< Batteries (battery pack or batteries

installed) shall not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.

< Excessive sound pressure from

earphones and headphones can cause
hearing loss.

For U.S.A.

"Made for iPod" means that an electronic
accessory has been designed to connect
specifically to iPod 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.

iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.

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Contents

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.

Before Using the Unit

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

Before Using the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Remote Control Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unit Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Listening to iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operating iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Listening to an External Source . . . . . . . . 17

Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Preset Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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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,
remote control operation may be
impossible if there are any obstacles
between the unit and the remote control.

< 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 also operate
incorrectly.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Put in the lithium battery (CR2032, 3V).

3. Close the cover.

Battery Replacement

If the distance required between the
remote control unit and main unit
decreases, the battery is exhausted. In this
case, replace the battery with a new one.

Precautions concerning batteries

Do not heat or disassemble batteries and
never dispose of old batteries by throwing
them in a fire.

Remote Control Unit

Battery Installation

Display

A B C D E F

J H GIK

Lights when the DBSS HI/LO button on
the remote control is pressed.

Lights when video output is on.

Lights when the sleep function is active.

Lights in preset tuning mode.

Lights when the snooze function is
active.

Shows the digital clock, sleep time or
preset channels or current DBSS level.

Lights when an FM stereo broadcast is
tuned.

Lights when the timer is on.

Shows frequency, volume, date, etc.

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

Lights for an option (buzzer) in the timer
source selection.

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Unit Functions

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STANDBY/ON

Use this button to turn the unit on or
standby.

VOLUME

Press these buttons to adjust the volume
level.

SLEEP

Use this button to set sleep timer.

FM MODE/VIDEO OUT

In FM TUNER mode, use this button to
select stereo or monaural.
In iPod mode, use this button to turn on
or off video output to a connected TV
set.

FUNCTION

Use these buttons to select the source
you want to listen to.

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DIMMER/SNOOZE

Use this button to dim the display.
After the TIMER ON time is reached, use
this button to turn the unit off for 10
minutes.

TUNING MODE/Play/Pause (y/J)

In TUNER mode, use this button to select
preset tuning.
When you select preset tuning, PRESET
indicator appears on the display.
In iPod mode, use this button to start or
pause playback of iPod.

ALARM 1, ALARM 2

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

TUNING (‡/°)/Skip (.//)

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

CLOCK ADJ

Hold down this button for more than 3
seconds to enter clock setting mode.

Speakers (Stereo)

Display

Dock connector

Before use, insert an appropriate Dock
adapter in the Dock (see the separate
sheet).
Insert an iPod mobile digital device into
this dock.

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MUTING

Use this button to mute the sound.

MEMORY

In TUNER mode, use this button to preset
stations.

PRESET/SCROLL (‡/°)

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

REPEAT

Use this button to set the repeat
function.

DBSS HI/LO

Use this button to switch between bass
function high and low.

MENU

Use this button to go back to the
previous menu.

SELECT

Use this button to confirm selection in
menus.

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.

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Connections

S-VIDEOINVIDEO

IN

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Connect either
one of these cables

CAUTION:

< Switch off 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.

A

B

C

D E

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AC wall socket

G

TV

SR-LX5i

Connect either
one of these cables

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AM loop antenna

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna
to the AM ANTENNA terminal.
Place the antenna on a shelf or hang it
on a window frame, etc., in the
direction which gives the best
reception.

If you want, you can hook the AM
antenna on a wall as shown below:

FM antenna

While in FM mode, tune in an FM
station and extend the lead to find the
best position for the reception. This
antenna may need to be repositioned if
you move your unit to a new location.

S-VIDEO OUT/VIDEO OUT

You can enjoy videos or slideshow
reproduced by your iPod through your
TV screen.
Connect this jack to S-VIDEO IN/VIDEO
IN of your TV set using a commercially
available S-Video or composite video
cable.

PHONES

For private listening, insert the
headphones plug into this jack, and
adjust the volume using the VOLUME
button.

AUX IN

You can connect a portable audio
player to this jack.
See page 17 for details.

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DC IN jack

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 outlet
that supplies the correct voltage.

Battery compartment

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

Battery installation

1.Remove the battery compartment
cover.

2.Insert a CR2032 lithium-ion battery
with it’s positive + face facing outer
side.

3.Close the cover.

Battery replacement

If the clock comes to indicate the
wrong time, replace the battery with a
new one.
The life of a battery is about 16 hours
in total.

Precautions concerning button­shaped 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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Getting Started

The SR-LX5i comes mounted with an
adapter “60GB (color) + Photo 40/60GB”.
To play your iPod through the SR-LX5i, you
have first to check if the factory mounted
adapter fits your model of iPod. If it does
not, you have to replace it with a correct
one, as explained below.

1. Remove the adapter from the Dock
of the SR-LX5i.

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

2. Choose the Dock adapter that fits
your iPod mobile digital device.

< Use a commercially available adapter to

play iPod with dock connector.

3. Insert the adapter into the Dock of
the SR-LX5i.

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.

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2

Docking an iPod to this system

iPod video output

Make the following settings on your
iPod’s menu to output video to a TV via
this system’s dock.
In the [Video] menu, select [Video
Settings]. Set [TV OUT] to [On] or [Ask].
If you have set [TV OUT] to [Ask], your
iPod prompts you each time you play a
video to specify whether to output it to a
TV.

Note:

If you output video to a TV from your
iPod, the video is not displayed on the
iPod’s screen.
iPod touch does not contain this menu.
You will have to specify whether to a
output video to a TV each time you play it.

Using the alarm on your iPod touch

If you specify [Slide to power off] on your
iPod touch, you cannot use the alarm
even if the iPod touch is docked to this
system.
To use the alarm on your iPod touch, do
not select [Slide to power off]. (The
screen can be turned off without any
problem.)
If Video is displayed on your iPod touch’s
screen, you cannot use the alarm even if
the iPod touch is docked to this system.
To use the alarm on your iPod touch,
select any item other than Video.

Compatible iPod Software

In case your iPod will not work with the
SR-LX5i 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/

< When you need to remove the adapter,

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

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Setting the Clock

Press the Skip button (.//) to
set the current hour, and then press
the CLOCK ADJ button.

< Hold down the Skip button (. or

/) to adjust the clock continuously.

3

Press and hold the CLOCK ADJ button
for more than 3 seconds and release
it.

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

1

.// CLOCK

ADJ

To set daylight saving time

Press the Skip buttons (.//) to
select Year, and then press the
CLOCK ADJ button.

5

Press the Skip buttons (.//) to
select Date, and then press the
CLOCK ADJ button.

6

< When no button is pressed for 8

seconds, the timer setting mode will be
cancelled.

Press the CLOCK ADJ button again.

The “hour” value blinks.

2

Press the Skip buttons (.//) to
set the current minute, and then
press the CLOCK ADJ button.

The clock starts from 00 second.

4

Press and hold the SLEEP/DST button
until the DST indicator ( ) appears on
the display.
To cancel, do the same operation again.

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Basic Operation

< 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.

Press the STANDBY/ON switch to
turn the unit on.

1

< 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 SR-LX5i will automatically turn on
and start playback of the iPod.

< You can also use the FUNCTION button

or Play/Pause button (y/J) to turn the
unit on.

Press the FUNCTION button to select
a source.

2

The volume is adjustable from MIN (00)
to MAX (40). Hold down the VOLUME –
or + buttons to turn down or up the
volume continuously.

Play the source, and adjust the
volume using the VOLUME buttons
(–/+).

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Dimmer

You can change the front panel’s display
brightness. Use the DIMMER button to
change the brightness between three
levels.
If this button is pressed in standby mode,
the display is brightened for about 5
seconds.

< This function will be canceled when the

STANDBY/ON switch is pressed.

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Insert the headphones plug into the
PHONES jack, and adjust the volume.

CAUTION

Always lower the volume level prior to
plugging in your headphones. TO AVOID
DAMAGING YOUR HEARING - Do not
place your headphones on your head
until after you have plugged them in.

< If you change the volume or source

during the muting, the muting will be
canceled.

Muting

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

SLEEP 90, 60 or 30:

The power will be switched to standby
90, 60 or 30 minutes later.

OFF:

The sleep timer is off.

< If you want to check the remaining time,

press the SLEEP button once. The
remaining time will be displayed for a
few seconds.

Bass control

To switch the bass boost function between
high and low, press the DBSS HI/LO button
to display the current DBSS level. Then press
the button again to switch between “DBSS
HI” (high) and “DBSS LO” (low).

Sleep Timer

You can set a sleep timer so the unit
turns itself off after a specified time.

Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until
desired time appears on the display.

Headphones

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Select “iPod” using the FUNCTION
button or the “iPod” button of the
remote control unit. If an iPod is already
docked, playback will start.

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

< You can also use the Play/Pause button

(y/J) to select “iPod”.

Insert the iPod into the Dock of the
SR-LX5i.

Then push the Play/Pause button (y/J)
on the iPod or the SR-LX5i. The SR-LX5i
will automatically turn on and start
playback from the iPod’s music list.

< Make sure to use an appropriate Dock

adapter (see the separate sheet).

< If you remove the iPod during playback,

the SR-LX5i automatically turns standby.

< The battery of the iPod is recharged to

the full whenever the iPod is docked and
the SR-LX5i is connected to the AC
power supply.

< When headphones are plugged into the

iPod, sound comes from both the
speakers of the SR-LX5i and the
headphones.

Listening to iPod

To select iPod mode

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To skip to the next or a previous
track

C

During playback, repeatedly press the
Skip button (. or/ ) 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.

To view videos on a connected
TV set

Make the S-video/video connection to a
TV set (see page 8) and the setting on
your iPod (see page 10) beforehand.
Press the VIDEO OUT button to turn on
the VIDEO indicator on the display and
play the iPod’s video source.

Note:

Regardless of these requirements,no
video is output if using an iPod which
does not support video output.

Search for a part of a track

B

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.

Operating iPod 1

To suspend playback temporarily
(pause mode)

A

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.

CA

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VIDEO OUT

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Select the menu item

Press the PRESET/SCROLL buttons
(‡/°) to scroll to the menu item you
want. And then press the SELECT button.

Operating iPod 2

To activate the repeat mode

During playback, press the REPEAT
button to change the repeat mode.
Each time the REPEAT button is pressed,
the REPEAT setting of iPod is changed as
follows:

If the iPod is set to repeat one song, the
repeat Once icon ( ) appears in the
iPod’s display.
If the iPod is set to repeat all songs, the
repeat icon ( ) appears in the iPod’s
display.

AllOne off

To go back to the previous
menu

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

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Listening to an External Source

Connect the PHONES jack (audio
output jack) of a portable audio
player to the AUX IN jack of the SR­LX5i using the supplied stereo mini
plug cable.

1

Play the source, and adjust the
volume of both the SR-LX5i and the
audio player.

3

Select “AUX” using the FUNCTION
button.

2

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 your SR-LX5i.

< Turning the volume of the mini player up

too high may cause the sound from your
SR-LX5i to be distorted. If this is the case,
reduce the volume of the mini player
until the distortion stops and then adjust
the volume level of the SR-LX5i to a
comfortable listening level.

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.

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Select “FM” or “AM” using the
FUNCTION button.

1

Select the station you want to listen
to (auto selection).

2

Hold down the Skip 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 Skip

button.

Listening to the Radio

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.

< 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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Selecting stations which cannot be
tuned automatically (manual selection)

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

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Preset Tuning

You can program 10 FM & 10 AM channel
presets.

Tune in a station you want to listen
to (see page 18).

Press the MEMORY button.

2

1

Within 10 seconds, press the
MEMORY button.

4

Within 10 seconds, select a preset
channel to store the station using the
PRESET/SCROLL (‡/°) button.

3

How to select a preset station

Press the TUNING MODE button to
display the “PRESET” indicator in the
display.

1

To store more stations, repeat steps to

.

4

1

Press the PRESET/SCROLL (‡ /°)
button repeatedly until the desired
preset station is found.

3

To select FM or AM, press the TUNER
(FM/AM) button.

2

< You can also use the Skip button (.

or /) to select a preset station.

< To cancel the preset tuning mode, press

the TUNING MODE button again and the
“PRESET” indicator goes out.

< While “PRESET” displays in the display,

the SR-LX5i is in the preset tuning mode.

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< The unit can be programmed to turn on

at a specified time. The unit will Standby
after 120 minutes of reaching the
specified time.

< The unit can be set two different timer

setting separately.

< Adjust the clock before setting the timer

(see page 11).

Setting the timer

Press and hold the ALARM 1 or
ALARM 2 button for more than 2
seconds.

The clock and the Timer indicator ( or

) blinks on the display.

< If no button is pressed for about 8

seconds, the timer setting mode will be
canceled.

1

Press the Skip buttons (. or /)
to set the hour, and then press the
ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button.

Press the Skip buttons (. or /)
to set the minute, and then press the
ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button.

Select a source using the Skip
buttons (.// ), and then press
the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button.

< To use buzzer, select “ ”.

Set the volume using the Skip
buttons (.// ), and then press
the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button.

The volume for timer operation is
adjustable from 5 to 40.
Setting the timer is now completed.

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4

3

2

Timer

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ALARM 1, ALARM 2