Technicolor - Thomson A3300 User Manual

The Thomson Multimedia Pack

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The Thomson Multimedia Pack is an offer that includes the MusicMatch jukebox Music Management soft­ware, to be installed on your PC, and a patch cable to connect your PC to your Thomson stereo system.

- Thanks to this software, you will enter the digital music world and benefit from numerous features :

- MusicMatch Jukebox allows to compress music files into MP3 & WMA* (Windows Media Audio) formats
recorded from your audio CDs, and to keep them on your PC. You could also use other audio sources for your
recordings (vynil, tape),

- It makes the search and download of internet music easier,

- It allows the management of your compressed music and the creation of your own playlists,

- The Jukebox is a true audio player installed on your PC,

- It gives access to thousands of net radios today available on the web.

The connection cable allows you to listen and share the compressed music files played by MusicMatch jukebox
directly on your Thomson audio system, and thus to enjoy the digital music with your system’s rich features.

- Simply plug the 3.5mm PC-pin end of the cable into the speaker or headphone jack of your
PC, and insert the twin RCA ends to the @/AUX connection of your Thomson audio system.

- Select the audio source on your system with the switch located on @

Yo u can download music files encoded in MP3 or WMA* from several internet sites. Here a few sites to discov­er :

- www.thomson-music.com

- www.emusic.com

- www.real.com

- www.mp3.com

- www.mpeg.org

- www.windowsmedia.com

* : Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM ALTIMA

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SOUND SYSTEM

PHONES

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PROG. / SETRECORD

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usermanual

A3300/A3500

THOMSON multimedia

46/47 quai A. Le Gallo

92648 Boulogne Cedex

FRANCE

RCS nanterre

B 322 019 464

55140070

www.thomson-multimedia.com

Contents

Safety Information

Installation . . . . . . . . . .2

Controls & Indicators

Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .4

Display

Showing the Demonstration

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Display Alarm/Clock . . . . . . .5

Setting the Time . . . . . . . . .5

Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . .5

Activating the Timer . . . . . .5

Adjusting the Display

Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Sound Features

Using Preset Equalizer Curves

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Creating a Custom Curve

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Activating Surround Sound .

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Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . .6

VMAx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

CD Player

Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Mixing the Play Order . . . . .6

Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . .6

Repeating the Play Order . .6
Setting Up a CD program . .7

Playing a Program List . . . . .7

Displaying the Program list

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Deleting a Program List . . . .7

Skipping a Disk . . . . . . . . . . .7

Searching through a CD . . .7

Tuner

Tuning to a Station . . . . . . .7

Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Auto Preset Program (for FM

only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . .8

Suppressing Stereo Signal

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Tuning to an RDS Station

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Displaying RDS Station

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Searching by Program

Type (PTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tape Player

Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . .9

Continuous Play . . . . . . . . . .9

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . .9

From an Auxiliary Input . .9

Troubleshooting Tips

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Maintenance

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

More Information . . . .11

A3300/A3500

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Safety Information

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Thomson Information

CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to
beam. Class 3B laser product. This system must be
opened only by qualified technicians to prevent acci­dents caused by the laser beam.

LASER λ = 780 nm, P max = 5 mW
Rating Information: At bottom of the unit
this unit comply with the existing requirements

In accordance with the rating plate of
the unit, this unit complies with current
standards concerning electrical safety
and electromagnetlc compatibility.

Please respect the environment Before
throwing any batteries away, consult
your distributor who may be able to
take them back for specific recycling.

Have a Blast- Just Not in Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down the volume
on the unit before you put on head­phones. Increase the volume to the
desired level only after headphone are
in place.

For UK Only

CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS
POWER SOCKET

POWER SUPPLY 230V. It must not be connected to
D.C. mains.
Note; The mains lead of the set is fitted with a
molded plug. If the mains socket are not compatible
or if for any reason the plug is removed please fol­low the directions below. The molded plug cannot
be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safe­ly.
DO NOT under any circumstances plug the severed
plug into any mains socket as this could result in
electric shock.

Important: If the plug is removed, rewire the new
plug as follow:
The wires in the mains plug are coloured in accor­dance to the following code:

BLUE = NEUTRAL/BROWN = LIVE

If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, pro­ceed as follows:
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or
coloured red.
DO NOT make any connection to
the terminal in the plug which is
marked by the letter E or by the
earth symbol or coloured green
or green and yellow.

A fused plug must be fitted with
a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or
BS1362 and fuse covers must be
always be securely replaced. If
you set does not work, the fuse
may be blown.

ADVARSEL!

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED
ÅBNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE
ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNGDÅ
UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.

VORSICHT!

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND
SICHERHEITS– VERRIEGELUNG
ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!

CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS FAILED OR DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

ATTENTION – RAYONNEMENT LASER
INVISIBLE DANGEREUX EN CAS
D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE LA
SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU
FAISCEAU.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

VARNING–

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR
DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH
SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

VARO!

AVATTAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUS
OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE.
LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO
SÄTEESEEN.

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Installation

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To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings shown below
free from other surfaces:

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10 cm

5 cm

10 cm

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Controls and Indicators

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Main Unit

OPEN/CLOSE — Opens or closes
the disc tray.
DISC 1 - DISC 5 — Selects disc 1, 2,
3, 4, or 5.
DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD
in the tray.
POWER/ECO —Turns the unit
on/off. When the unit is on, press
briefly to enter STANDBY mode.
In STANDBY mode, press and hold
for 2 seconds to enter ECO (power
saving, without clock display)
mode.
PHONES —Jack for connecting
headphones.
SOURCE— Selects the CD player/
tuner/ tape player/ external source
DEMO/DIMMER/CD DISPLAY —
Turns the feature demonstration
on or off, adjusts display contrast,
selects among display options.

STOP/TUNE/PRESET —
Stops CD track and tape
operations, selects tune
or presets mode.
SKIP FORWARD —
Increments radio fre­quency , CD tracks, fast
forward tape or preset
up.
SKIP BACKWARD —
Decrements radio fre­quency, CD tracks,
rewind tape or preset
down.
PLAY/PAUSE —Plays or
pauses CD and tape.

CLOCK/RDS —Shows clock time
and enters clock setting mode.
Shows RDS information in Tuner
Mode (FM) for Thomson models.
TIMER — Enters timer setting
mode and turns the mode on/off.

BAND / DECK 1/2 /AUTO PROG.—

Changes among tuner bands.
Enters auto-preset program in FM
mode.
Switches between deck 1 and 2 on

cassette player.
SUB WOOFER —Turns sub woofer
on or off (to enhance the bass).

EQ CONTROLS (ROCK / CLASSIC,
CUSTOM/FLAT POP / JAZZ) -

selects among the different preset
EQ options.

VMAx —Turns VMAx on or off.
RECORD - Starts tape

recording.

PROG/SET - Enters program or set­ting mode for CD and tuner mode.
VOLUME — Increases/ decreases
volume.

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1. FM Antenna Jack

2. AM Loop Antenna Jack

3. Auxiliary Out Connector (A3500 only)

4. Auxiliary In Connector

5. Main Speaker Jacks

6. Surround Speaker Jacks

7. Subwoofer Speaker Jacks

8. Optical Output

Unpacking the system:
Yo u should have:

• one main unit (with 2 speakers);

• one remote control;

• one AM loop antenna;

• one user’s guide;

• Warranty Card

• MusicMatch CD Rom

• Audio Cable

• FM antenna wire

Tip: In STANDBY mode (press

POWER off), the system displays

the time. Press POWER to turn
the system on in the previously

used mode. Press CD, TAPE,
TUNER, or AUX (Remote only) to select the
corresponding mode. Look at the display icons
to identify the current mode.

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A3500

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FM
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AM LOOP

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SURROUND SPEAKERS 8

OPTICAL OUT

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WOOFER SPEAKERS 6

AM LOOP

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AUX OUT

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DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM ALTIMA

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SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM

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CUSTOM/FLATROCK/CLASSIC POP/JAZZ

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REC/PLAYBACK

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DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK

DIMMER

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DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM ALTIMA

5 DISC CHANGER

SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM

POWER

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KEVLAR

SOUND SYSTEM

PHONES

PUSH OPEN

built-in powered subwoofer system

DISC SKIP

SOURCE

OPEN/CLOSE

AUTO PROG.

REC/PLAYBACK

POWER

ECO

KEVLAR

SOUND SYSTEM

PHONES

DECK 1/2

BAND/

KEVLAR/WOOFER/EQ CONTROL

CUSTOM/FLATROCK/CLASSIC POP/JAZZ

VMAx

DIRECT DISC ACCESS

CLOCK / RDS TIMER

CLOCK / RDS TIMER

DECK-1

DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK

CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE

DIMMER

DEMO

TUNE/PRESET

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PLAYBACK

DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK

SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM

eq control / built-in powered subwoofer system

DISC SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

BAND/

SOURCE

DECK 1/2

AUTO PROG.

DISC 2DISC 1

DIRECT DISC ACCESS

PROG. / SETRECORD

DISC 5DISC 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1

DECK-2

CUSTOM/FLATROCK/CLASSIC

POP/JAZZ

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Controls and Indicators

Remote Control

POWER/ECO —Turns the unit on/off. When the unit is
on, press briefly to enter STANDBY mode. In STANDBY
mode, press and hold for 2 seconds to enter ECO
(power saving, without clock display) mode.

TUNER — Selects tuner
CD — Selects CD player
TAPE — Selects tape player
AUX — Selects external input.
MUTE — Mutes volume
VOL+ or VOL- — Increases/ decreases volume
EQ— Selects equalizer presets
STOP —Stops CD and tape playback
NEXT/FWD —Increments CD track and setting

options; searches forward through CD; fast forward
tape
PREV/REV — Decrements CD track and setting options;
searches backward through CD; rewind tape
(Press NEXT/FWD OR PREV/REV to tune up or down
tuner frequency)

DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD
REPEAT/RDS — Repeats a track, CD, or all CDs. When
the radio (FM only) is active, displays RDS information
PLAY/PAUSE —Plays and Pauses the CD or tape
MIX/PTY —Turns on/off random listening, selects

search by program type in tune mode.

S WOOFER —Turns on or off sub woofer
INTRO/CT—Tur ns INTRO mode on or off to play the

first 10 seconds of each track, shows RDS time.

FM ST. —Toggles between FM stereo and mono.
SLEEP —Press to select the time interval in minutes

before the unit turns off.
PRESET UP/DOWN — Selects next/ previous preset sta­tion

VMAx — Activates VMAx.
RECORD — Starts tape recording.

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Display

Showing the Demonstration

Not operational in CD mode. Press DEMO/DIMMER
to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstra­tion scrolls through all display operations.

DISPLAY ALARM/CLOCK

Setting the Time

1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on
the display.

2. Press SKIP FORWARD / BACKWARD to set the
hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute
digits.

3. Press SKIP FORWARD / BACKWARD to set the
minute.

4. Press SET to save settings and STOP to quit set­ting.

Note:

• When system is ON, you can press CLOCK to dis­play the current time for about 2 seconds.

• Clock cannot be set in FM Mode.

Setting the Timer

1. Press and hold TIMER until the ON and hour
flashes on the display ( ON - timer on time ).

2. For setting time, press SKIP FORWARD / BACK-
WARD to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift
to minute digits.

3. Press SKIP FORWARD / BACKWARD to set the
minute.

4. Press TIMER to change to OF (timer off time) with
hour flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for timer off time
setting.

5. Press TIMER to select source. Press SKIP FOR­WARD / BACKWARD to select between CD /TUNER /
AUX / TAPE)

6. Press TIMER to set volume. Rotate the VOLUME
knob to set desired volume level.

7. Press SET to save settings or STOP to quit setting.

Activating the Timer

Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the alarm.
The alarm is active when the clock icon
indicator is lit.

Adjusting the Display
Brightness

1. Press and hold DEMO/DIMMER for more than 2
seconds.

2. While the dimmer is dis­played, press and release
DIMMER to select the
desired level (DIMM 0 - 3).

Sleep Mode

You can select the time interval in minutes before
the unit turn off automatically. Press SLEEP on the
remote to select among OFF, 5,15, 30, 45, 60, 90 &
120 minutes. (Remote only)

DIM 2

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Battery Size:
“AAA” or “UM-4” or “R03”

CD

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INTRO/CT

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CD PLAYER

Loading Discs

1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.

2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the drawer.

3. Insert up to five discs with label face up. (Press DISC
SKIP to rotate the disc carrier.)

4. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the drawer. Loaded disc
position icon lights.

Playing Discs

Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin or pause play, and STOP
to stop play.
Select a specific disc by pressing DISC 1 - DISC 5.
Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to select a specif­ic track.
Play and load simultaneously by:

1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray while a CD is
playing

2. Load/change discs for available trays by pressing
DISC SKIP.

3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.

Mixing the Play Order

Press PTY/MIX to turn on/off the playing of tracks in
random order.

Sampling Tracks

Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track
on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn INTRO
mode off. (Remote Only)

(Note: You may also press REPEAT to select 1 disc or
all discs before activating INTRO & SHUFFLE func-
tions)

Repeating the Play Order

Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current disc,
all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off. (Remote only)

Using Preset Equalizer Curves

Press ROCK/CLASSIC, CUSTOM/FLAT, POP/JAZZ on
the main unit or EQ on the remote to toggle among
FLAT, ROCK, JAZZ, POP, CLASSICAL & CUSTOM.
The display shows briefly the selection.

Creating a Custom Curve

1. Press CUSTOM/FLAT on the main unit or EQ on
the remote to select CUSTOM mode.

2. While "CUSTOM" is displayed, press SKIP FOR-
WARD/BACKWARD or PREV/REV / NEXT/FWD on
the remote to cycle among displayed bass-, mid-, and
treble - range levels.

3. While BAS, MID, or TRE is displayed, adjust VOL-
UME to set the associated gain between -10 - +10.

SUB WOOFER

Press SUB WOOFER to turn on/off boosting the bass
frequency.

Muting Audio

Press MUTE on the remote to
cut the sound. (Remote Only)

VMAx

Press VMAx to enjoy enriched sound quality. This fea­ture gives you:

1. Better width and depth for vocal and instrumental
sound.

2. More powerful presence for studio recording.

3. Enhanced surround effects with greater flexibility
in positioning speakers.

Tip: While playing a CD, press

and hold SKIP-FORWARD or

BACKWARD for more than 2 sec-

onds to search through the CD.

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MUTE

Sound Features

CD Player

Setting Up a CD Program

You can program the CD player to play up to any 32
tracks on the CDs in the tray.

1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG/SET to
enter program mode. The system displays the next
available program number: “- - P:01,” with “- -”
flashing, prompts you for the first track in the pro­gram list.

2. Press SKIP FORWARD /
BACKWARD to select a
track (press DISC SKIP or
DISK 1 - DISK 5 to select
a track from a different disc).

3. Immediately press SET to assign the selected track
to the program number. After 3 seconds, you are
prompted for the next track in the program list.
(In CD program mode, PROG icon will be lit.)

Playing a Program List

While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY.

Displaying the Program List

1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET
to enter PROGRAM mode.

2. Press SET repeatedly to list each track
assignment in the program list.

Deleting Program List

While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP for 5
seconds. The system displays the message CLEAR.

Skipping a Disk

Press DISC SKIP.

Searching Through a CD

Press and hold SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to
search through a CD as it is playing.

Tips: You can create a program

of up to 32 tracks.

Press CD DISPLAY repeatedly to view

elapsed track time, track number, track remain

time and disc remain time.

Caution: Do not push to force closing of the tray during

CD playback or tray opening.

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Tuner

1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.

2. Press BAND to select between FM/MW/LW radio
band.

Tuning to a Station

Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to select fre­quencies.

Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations.

87.50 MHz

CLOCK / RDS TIMER

DISC SKIP

SOURCE

built-in powered subwoofer system

KEVLAR/WOOFER/EQ CONTROL

OPEN/CLOSE

BAND/

DECK 1/2

AUTO PROG.

CUSTOM/FLATROCK/CLASSIC POP/JAZZ

VMAx

DIRECT DISC ACCESS

PROG. / SETRECORD

TUNE/PRESET

by

DISC 5DISC 4DISC 3DISC 2DISC 1

POWER
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KEVLAR

SOUND SYSTEM

PHONES

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DEMO

SUB

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Using Presets

The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode.
When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on.
Press SKIP FORWARD / BACKWARD or PRESET UP /
DOWN on the remote control to access the previous
or next preset station. The display first shows the pre­set program number and after a few seconds, the fre­quency and the preset program number will be dis­played. (FMPR:01 is FM preset 1)

Auto Preset Programming (for FM
only)

Press and hold

BAND/DECK1/2/AUTO
PORG. button for 2 sec-

ond to scan stations in the selected band. The stations
will then be stored as preset channels. A maximum 32
stations can be stored. Beware of your preset channels
being erased accidentally because the scanning and
storing process is automatic upon pressing the button.
You can stop the automatic scan by pressing any but­ton, but the erased stations cannot be recovered.

Setting Presets

1. Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to access the
desired frequency.

2. Press the PROG/SET button once.

3. The most recently accessed program location will
be displayed.

4. If a different program location is preferred, press
SKIP FORWARD / BACKWARD to move to the
desired preset number (1-32).

5. Press PROG/SET to store the selected frequency at
that preset.

Suppressing Stereo Signal

Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and stereo
for stereo FM stations. (Remote Only)

Tuning to an RDS Station

1. Press PRESET to access preset station or press SKIP
FORWARD/ BACKWARD to desired frequency.

2. If RDS station found, RDS lights on display with sta­tion name shown.

Displaying RDS Station Information

Toggle REPEAT/ RDS to display the frequency, station
name (PS), station type (PTY), clock time (CT), or radio
text (RT). In CT mode, press INTRO/CT key to replace
the displayed time by RDS station time. If clock time is
not yet set, this information will be shown as clock
time automatically.

Searching by Program Type (PTY)

(Remote Only)

1. Press MIX/PTY to enter PTY selection

2. Toggle MIX/PTY to select a PTY mode.

3. Within 5 seconds, press PRESET SKIP FORWARD/
BACKWARD to search for a station broadcasting the
selected type of program.

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Tuner

Tape Player

Tip: RDS stations broadcast on FM
only. When the tuner detects an
RDS signal, the RDS icons turns
on.

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Playing a Tape

Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.

1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.

2. Press the cassette door to open it.

3. Insert a tape into the door and push the door
closed.

4. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select deck 1 or 2.

5. Press SKIP FORWARD / BACKWARD to position
the tape to the desired starting position.

6. Press PLAY.

Continuous Play

1. Insert tape in both deck 1 and 2.

2. Press PRESET UP on the remote control to enable
continuous play. “C” will appear before the counter.

3. Press BAND/DECK 1/2 to select which deck to start
playback first.

4. When the tape in the selected deck finishes play­back, the next deck will automatically start playback.
Press PRESET DOWN to disable continuous play.

Recording

From Tuner

1. Insert a tape into deck 1.

2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TUNER and to
access the desired radio band.

3. Tune to the station to be recorded.

4. Press RECORD to begin recording.

5. Press STOP to end recording.

From CD

1. Insert a tape into deck 1.

2. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD.

3. Insert the disc(s) to be recorded.

4. Select the track, CD, or program to be recorded.

5. Press RECORD to begin recording.

6. CD begins to play.

7. Press STOP to end recording.

Tape to Tape

Synchronize Recording

1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.

2. Insert the source tape into deck 2.

3. Press RECORD . The playback and recording start
simultaneously.

Normal Recording

1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.

2. Insert the source tape into deck 2 and press PLAY.

3. Press RECORD when ready to record.

From an Auxiliary Input

1. Insert the cassette in deck 1.

2. Check that the auxiliary device has been connected
correctly to the AUX connector on the back of the
audio system.

3. Start playback on the auxiliary device.

4. Press RECORD to begin recording.

5.. Press STOP to end recording.

Tape Counter

You can keep track of tape position with the tape
counter. Press PROG. to reset.

Tip: You can search for stations using one of

the following program types: RDS NEWS

(news), AFFAIR ( news and documentaries),

INFO (weather, medical), SPORT (sports), EDU-

CAT (education), DRAMA (series and plays), CUL-

TUR (religion), SCIENC (science and technology), VAR-

IED (miscellaneous), POP M (pop music), ROCK M (rock

music), MOR M (middle-of-the road music), LIGHTM
(light music), CLASSI (classical music), OTHERM (unclas-
sified music), ALARM (alarm).

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Solution

Check power cord for a secure connection.

Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into

power source again.

Check the outlet by plugging in another device.

Increase the volume setting.

Check connection to speakers.

Check that you have selected the appropriate

function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.

Make sure mute is off.

Check antenna connection.

Move antenna.

Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as hair

dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluorescent

lights.

Check that CD is in the tray.

Check that CD label is facing up.

Check that PAUSE mode is not on.

Check that CD function is selected.

Use CD Lens Cleaner.

Clean the disc.

Clean the disc.

Check disc for warping, scratches, or other

dam-

age.

Problem

System will
not turn on

No sound

Poor radio
reception

CD does
not play

CD sound
skips

Problem

CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP

Distorted or
noisy tape
recordings

Remote
control
does not
work

Solution

Check if something is causing the system to vibrate.

If so, move the system.

Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet away or

on a different surface from the main unit.

Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner) and then

back to CD.

Inspect the tape heads and clean and demagnetize.

Check that the batteries are properly installed.

Replace weak batteries.

Check the system is plugged into power source.

Point the remote directly at the system’s front

panel.

Move closer to the system.

Remove any obstacles between the remote and the

system.

Disconnect the audio system from the power source
before performing any maintenance.

Cleaning

Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust
cloth.

CD Player

CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must
be opened by only a qualified technician.

Handling CDs

• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the
edges, or by one edge and the hole. Do not affix labels

or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. Do not scratch or
damage the label. CDs rotate at high speeds inside the
player. Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) CDs

Cleaning CDs

• Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality. Always keep
CDs clean by wiping them gently with a soft cloth from
the inner edge toward the outer perimeter.

• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring
it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove
any water drops with a dry cloth.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents
on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with benzene, thinner, or
other volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc
surface

Maintenance

Troubleshooting Tips

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More Information

Tape Player

To prevent deterioration of sound quality, periodically
open the door of each deck and clean the magnetic
heads, pinch roller, and capstan with a cotton bud
dipped in alcohol. Also, demagnetize the head by play­ing a demagnetizing cassette (available through an
audio equipment store).

To protect recordings one or
both sides of a tape, remove
the corresponding tab. If you
later want to record on the
tape, affix a piece of adhesive
tape over the hole.

Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack
in your tapes can cause scratches
on the tape, or worse yet, the tape
could break. If you notice some
slack in the tape, use a pencil to
tighten it up before you insert it.

Safety Precautions

• Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any
repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a
trained technician.

• Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.

• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid
enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained
technician for inspection.

• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music
on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the car­tridge and stylus of a record player. Although this prod­uct incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is completely safe
when operated according to directions.

• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use
damaged, warped, or cracked discs.
Prevent damage to this product, set switch for proper
voltage.

• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside
the disc compartment. To keep dust from collecting on
the pick-up lens, do not leave the compartment door
open for an extended period of time. If the lens
becomes dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air
blower brush designed for camera lenses.

• Do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture.

Important Battery Information

• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not
use your remote control for more than one month.
Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries
may cause skin burns or other personal injuries. Dispose
of batteries in the proper manner, according to provin­cial and local regulations. Any battery may leak elec­trolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted
incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same
time, if disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to
charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

Headset Safety

• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing
experts warn against extended high-volume play.

• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume
or discontinue use.

• You should use extreme caution or temporarily discon­tinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let
you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so
high that you are unable to hear what is around you.

Don’t Infringe

This product should only be used for the purposes for
which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copy­right law. Any attempts to use this product for which it is
not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by
Thomson multimedia.

Technical Specification

Power supply: 230V~50Hz for Thomson models,
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):
Unit size - 329 x 306 x 400
Speaker - A3300 - 329 x 240 x 245

- A3500 - 329 x 240 x 275
Tape deck: Response curve: 125Hz-8kHz (-5dB)
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 20Hz to 20 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given
as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide
the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any
improvement or modification without prior notice. The English ver­sion serves as the final reference on all products and operational
details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

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