Technicolor - Thomson AM1550 User Manual

Thomson Multimedia Pack

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. Y ou 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 @

Y ou 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.

EN

AM1550 EN rev.1 10/29/01 2:16 PM Page 1

•

•

•

THOMSON multimedia

46/47 quai A. Le Gallo

92648 Boulogne Cedex

FRANCE

RCS nanterre

B 322 019 464

55128510 (Rev.1)

www.thomson-multimedia.com

AM1550 EN rev.1 10/29/01 2:16 PM Page 2

3¥C¥D MAGAZINE

•

•

•

•

VOLUME CONTROL

usermanual

AM1550

AM1550 EN rev.1 10/29/01 2:16 PM Page 3

Safety Information

EN

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 Y our 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.

OHITETTAESSA SOUJALUKITUS

For UK Only

CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS
POWER SOCKET

POWER SUPPL Y 230V. It must not be connected to
D.C. mains.
Note; The mains lead of the set is fitted with a
moulded plug. If the mains socket are not compati­ble or if for any reason the plug is removed please
follow the directions below. The moulded 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.

AM1550 EN rev.1 10/29/01 2:16 PM Page 4

ADVARSEL!

USYNLIG LASERSTRĀLNING VED ĀBNING NAR

YDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.

SIKKERHEDSAFBR
UNGDĀ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRĀLNING.

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 –

DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE
LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

.

RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
APP

AREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT

VARNING–

OSYNLIG LASERSTRĀLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRĀLEN.

VARO !

AVATTAESSA JA
OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

Contents

Safety Information

Before you Begin . . . . . .2

Unpacking the System . . . . .2

Check for Moisture . . . . . . . .2

Choosing System Location .2
Inserting Batteries into

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .2

Cable Connections . . . . . . . .2

Power Connections . . . . . . . .2

General Controls

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

Cassette Player . . . . . . . . . . .3

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

Display

The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Showing Demonstration . . .5

Clock and Timer

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . .6

Displaying Clock Time . . . . .6

Setting Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Activating the Timer . . . . . .6

Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Sound Features

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using Preset Equalizer . . . . .7

Boosting the Bass . . . . . . . . .7

Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . .7

CD Player

Loading/ Changing Discs . . .7

Disc Playback . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Random Playback . . . . . . . . .8

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Editing Program . . . . . . . . . .8

Clearing the Whole Program

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Displaying Disc Details . . . . .8

T uner

Selecting Tuner . . . . . . . . . . .9

Tuning to a Station . . . . . . .9

Automatic Tuner
Programming (for FM only) 9

Setting Preset Station . . . . .9

Accessing Preset Stations . . .9

Suppressing Stereo Signal . .9
Tuning to an RDS Station

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Displaying RDS Station

Information . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Searching Station by Program

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cassette Player

Playing the Tape . . . . . . . . .11

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Troubleshooting Tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

More Information

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Handling CD . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Cleaning CD . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cassette Player . . . . . . . . . .13

Safety Precautions . . . . . . .13

Important Battery

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Headset Safety . . . . . . . . . .13

Don’t Infringe . . . . . . . . . . .13

Technical Specifications . . .13

AM1550

EN

1

AM1550 EN rev.1 10/29/01 2:16 PM Page 5

Before you Begin

EN

2

Unpacking the system

Unpack your new mini audio system and locate all the
accessories. Y ou should have:

• one main unit (with 2 speakers);

• one remote control;

• one AM loop antenna;

• one FM wire antenna;

• one guarantee card;

• one user’s guide.

For Thomson model, you should also have;

• one audio cable;

• Thomson Multimedia Pack including MusicMatch
Music Management software (CD-Rom) and a patch
cable to connect your PC. (Refer to the page
“Thomson Multimedia Pack” for details)

Check for Moisture

Just as moisture can form on the inside of windows
on a cold day, it can also form on the inside of your
audio system causing it to malfunction.

If there is any moisture inside the system, the system
may not operate properly. In this case, you are sug­gested to disconnect the power to the unit and wait
for about 30 minutes for the moisture to evaporate.

Choosing System Location

It is recommended to follow these guidelines when
setting up your system:

• Choose a solid, level surface. Don’t place on surfaces
like carpet or foam rubber .

• Choose a location away from direct sunlight, radia­tor , air ducts and sources of heat.

• Avoid locations subject to moisture, mechanical
vibration, shock or excessive dust.

• Ensure that the location is adequately ventilated, as
it is essential to protect the unit from internal heat
build-up.

Inserting Batteries into Remote
Control

Open the battery compartment door on the back of
the remote unit and insert correctly 2 AAA (LR03) bat­teries with + or - signs matching with indications.

To use the remote control, point it directly at the unit.

Cable Connections

Refer to the following for connections on the back
panel:

Power Connections

Plug the power supply cord into an AC power outlet.

Note: For the sake of safety, complete all cable con­nections before you plug for power .

1. AM Loop Antenna Connector

2. FM Antenna Jack

3. auxiliary Input Jacks

4. Subwoofer Pre-Amp Speaker Jacks

5. Main Speaker Jacks

6. Optical Output

10 cm

10 cm10 cm

1

26

4

3

5

AM1550 EN rev.1 10/29/01 2:17 PM Page 6

@

SUBWOOFER

PRE-AMP
OUTPUT

4