THOMSON
46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo
92648 Boulogne
Cedex FRANCE
www.thomson.net
5605618A
CS600
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
user
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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.
Portions based upon Microsoft Windows Media Technologies. Copyright © 1999 Microsoft
Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows Logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Safety Information
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 colored in
accordance to the following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL / BROWN = LIVE
If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the colored
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or
colored black.
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or
colored 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 colored 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.
Safety Information
CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid
exposure to beam. Class 1 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/rear 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 electromagnetic
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.
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.
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ADVARSEL!
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR
SIKKERHEDSAFBR
UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.
VORSICHT!
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS–
VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT.
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!
YDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
AREIL
APP
A LASER
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
VARNING–
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
VARO!
AVAT TAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUS OHITETT
OLET AL
TTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE.
LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
DE CLASSE 1
AESSA
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE
SHOCK HAZARD,
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PR ODUCT
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
OR ELECTRICAL
Important InformationImportant Information
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 use your System immediately after
transporting it from a cold place to a warm
place, as condensation may cause the system to
malfunction.
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and
abnormally hot places.
• 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.
• 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.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
•Minimum distances around the apparatus for
sufficient ventilation .
•The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation opening with items,
such as newspaper,table-cloths,curtains,etc.
• No naked flame sources,such as lighted
candles,should be placed on the apparatus.
•Attention should be drawn to the
environmental aspects of battery disposal .
Precautions for the mp3 Player
• Do not use the unit immediately after
transportation from a cold place to a warm
place; condensation problem may result.
• Do not store the unit near fire, places with
high temperature or in direct sunlight.
• Do not operate or store unit in places with
frequent static electricity or electrical noise
(e.g. speaker, TV set).
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp
chamois leather. Never use solvents.
• The unit must only be opened by qualified
personnel.
Note:
This unit may temporarily cease to function
if subjected to electrostatic disturbance.
To resume normal operation, it may be
necessary to cycle the power off and back
on or to remove and reinstall the batteries.
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 under the
following circumstances:
- 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 high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended highvolume play.
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.
• You should use with extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
Even if your headset is an open-air designed to
let you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up
the volume so high that you are unable to
hear what is around you.
Caution While Driving
Use of headphones while operating an
automobile or moving vehicle is not
recommended and is unlawful in some states and
areas. Be careful and attentive on the road. Stop
operation of the unit if you find it disruptive or
distracting while driving.
Care of Memory Card
(Not Included)
• Do not touch the golden electrodes.
• Use a soft dry cloth to clean any dirt.
• Do not bend Memory Cards.
• Do not operate or store the MultiMediaCards
in places with frequent static electricity or
electrical noise (e.g. speaker, TV set). Recorded
data may be damaged.
• It is normal for Memory Card to get warm after
being used for a long time.
• Always put it in storage case after removing
from the unit.
• Do not store Memory Card near fire, places
with high temperature/ humidity or in direct
sunlight.
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.
Your THOMSON product is designed and
manufactured with high quality materials and
components which can be recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and
electronic equipment, at their end-oflife, should be disposed of separately
from your household waste.
Please, dispose of this equipment at
your local community waste
collection/recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate
collection systems for
used electrical and electronic product.
Please, help us to conserve the environment we
live in!
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Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Safety Information
Important Information
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using the FM and Am Antennas . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
General Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Showing Demonstration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Activating the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sound Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Bass Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Preset Equalizer Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Creating Custom Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Navigation Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .11
File Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Important CD and mp3/WMA Information . .12
Notes on CD-R/RW Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Notes on mp3/WMA Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Loading Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Play and Pause Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Play and Load Simultaneously . . . . . . . . . .13
Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Selecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Searching Through a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
USB and Memory Card . . . . . . . . . .15
Connecting USB device to the Audio System 15
Inserting Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Selecting USB or Memory Card Mode . . . . . .15
USB / Memory Card Playback Features . . . . .16
Start and Pause Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Stop Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Skipping Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Memory Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Setting up Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Playing Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Display Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Remove Track/File from Program . . . . . . . . . .17
Remov the Entire Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Selecting Tuner Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Auto Preset Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Manually Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Suppressing Stereo Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Tuning to an RDS Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Displaying RDS Station Information . . . . .19
Searching by Program Type (PTY) . . . . . . . . . .19
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recording CD to USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recording Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Instant Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Recording Tuner / AUX to USB Device . . . . . .21
Deleting Files from USB Device or
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Deleting All Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . .22
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
CD Lens Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Technical Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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Getting Started
Unpacking the system
You should have the following:
• one main unit (with 2 main speakers);
• one remote control;
• one AM loop antenna;
• one user’s guide;
• one safety leaflet;
• Guarantee card
Back View
1. FM Antenna.
2. Main Speaker Jacks.
3. AM Loop antenna Jacks.
4. AUX IN
Note:
Make sure the tracks are encoded in mp3
or Windows Media formats and supported
bitrates. Bitrates supported by the player:
mp3 – 32 to 320kbps
wma – 48 to 160kbps
Warning:
Use of this product is for your personal use
only. Unauthorized recording or duplication
of copyrighted material may infringe upon
the rights of third parties and may be
contrary to copyright laws.
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Using the FM and AM Antennas
Before you use your audio system, you’ll want to
make sure both the FM and AM antennas are
positioned properly. Uncoil the FM antenna at
the back of the unit, making sure it is fully
extended (you may even want to tape it to the
wall behind the unit if possible. The higher the
better.) You’ll also need to connect the AM
antenna loop to the back of the unit if you listen
to AM stations. Rotate the AM loop antenna for
better reception.
Connecting the Speakers
Each speaker has a black (negative) and a red
(positive) jack. When connecting the speakers,
match the red wires to the red jacks and the
black wires to the black jacks.
Installation
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings
shown below free from other surfaces:
10 cm
10 cm
Front View
10 cm
10 cm
5 cm
Side View
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Speaker
NOTE: Make sure the insulation
Wire Connection
Push Speaker terminal tab
down to insert wire.
speaker wires at all connection
ends of the
Release tab to lock wire in
the terminal.
is completely removed from the
points.
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General Controls
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General Controls
Main Unit - Front View
ON/ECO - Press and hold in standby mode to
enter ECO (power saving, without clock display)
mode. Press briefly to turn on and off the unit.
SOURCE - Selects among CD player, USB, memory
card, tuner and AUX.
MEMORY CARD - Slot for inserting memory card.
DISC 1 / DISC 2 / DISC 3 / DISC 4 / DISC 5 -
Direct access to the corresponding disc tray for
playback.
PLAY/PAUSE - Starts and pauses playback for
CD, USB and memory card.
STOP/TUNE/PRESET - Stops CD, USB and
memory card operations, In Tuner mode - selects
tune or preset mode.
OPEN/CLOSE - Opens or closes the disc tray.
SKIP BACKWARD - In CD mode - Goes to
the previous CD track and setting options;
searches backward through CD;
In USB and memory card mode - Skips to the
previous file;
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.
SKIP FORWARD - In CD mode - Goes to the
next CD track and setting options; searches
forward through CD;
In USB and memory card mode - Skips to the next
file;
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.
BAND/CD INFO - In CD mode - Selects display
options to show track elapse time, track remain
time or disc remain time.
In mp3 / WMA mode - Shows ID3 tag.
In USB / memory card mode - Shows memory
usage.
In Tuner mode - selects radio band.
VOLUME CONTROL - Adjusts volume (except in
navigation mode).
In mp3 / WMA / USB / memory card navigation
mode - Rotate clockwise to navigate downwards
and rotate counter-clockwise to navigate
upwards.
SELECT - In mp3 / WMA / USB / memory card stop
mode - Enters navigation mode.
In navigation mode - navigates forward.
BACK - In navigation mode - navigates
backwards.
RECORD - Starts recording.
DELETE - Removes track from My Selections.
In USB / Memory Card mode - Deletes file from
the connected mp3 player or memory card.
Tips:
In STANDBY mode, press ON/STANDBY to
turn the system on in the previously used
mode. Press SOURCE to select the
corresponding mode. Look at the display icons
to identify the current mode.
Main Unit - Top View
PHONES - Jack for connecting headphones.
DEMO - Activates and deactivates demonstration.
- USB Connector for connecting USB
device (e.g. mp3 player).
Remote Control
ON/STANDBY - Turns power on or off (STANDBY
mode).
SOURCE - Selects among CD player, tuner, USB,
memory card, and AUX.
CD INFO - In CD mode - Selects display options
to show track elapse time, track remain time or
disc remain time.
In mp3 / WMA mode - Shows ID3 tag.
In USB / memory card mode - Shows memory
usage.
PROG - In CD, USB and Tuner mode - Enters
program mode.
INTRO/CT - In CD / USB / memory card mode Turns intro mode on or off to play the first 10
seconds of each track / file.
In RADIO mode - shows RDS time.
PHONES
DEMO
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PHONES
DEMO
REPEAT.RDS
ADD DEL
CLOCK TIMER
CD
INFOSOURCE
INTRO.CTPROG
SLEEP
/PTY
ON ECO
VOL
DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE
RECORD
B.BOOSTEQ
BAND
FM ST
REPEAT/RDS - In CD mode - Repeats a track, CD
or all CDs.
In RADIO mode - displays RDS information.
In USB / memory card mode - Selects repeat one
file, repeat all files mode.
/PTY - In CD / USB / memory card mode - Turns
on/off random playback.
In RADIO mode - Selects search by program type
in tune mode.
ADD - In CD / USB / memory card mode - Adds
track / file to My Selections.
DEL - In CD / USB / memory card navigation
mode - Removes track / file from My Selections.
In USB / memory card mode - Removes file from
the connected mp3 player or memory card.
CLOCK - Displays clock time. Press and hold to
enter clock setting mode.
TIMER - Enters timer setting mode. Activates and
deactivates timer.
SLEEP - Selects the time interval in minutes
before the unit turns off.
VOL or - Decreases or Increases volume
level.
STOP - In CD / USB / memory card mode Stops playback;
PLAY/PAUSE - In CD / USB / memory card
mode - Starts and pauses playback.
SKIP BACKWARD - In clock and timer
setting mode - Goes to the previous setting
option. In CD / USB / memory card mode - Goes to
the previous track; searches backward through
CD;
In Tuner mode - Tunes down radio frequency.
SKIP FORWARD - In clock and timer setting
mode - Goes to the next setting option. In CD /
USB / memory card mode - Goes to the next track;
searches forward through CD;
In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency.
DISC SKIP - Skips to the next disc in CD mode.
OPEN/CLOSE - Opens and closes disc
compartment.
RECORD - Starts recording.
MUTE - Mutes audio output.
EQ - Selects equalizer presets.
B. BOOST - Turns on or off Bass Boost.
BAND - In Tuner mode - selects radio band.
FM ST - Selects between stereo and mono sound
in FM tuner mode.
UP - In navigation mode - Navigates upwards
and move up a list.
In tuner mode - selects the next preset number.
DOWN - In navigation mode - Navigates
downwards and move down a list.
In tuner mode - Selects the previous preset
number.
LEFT/BACK - In navigation mode - Navigates
backwards.
RIGHT /ENTER - In navigation mode -
Navigates forward.
Installing Batteries
The remote control must be inserted with 2
"AAA" or "UM-4" or "R03" batteries prior to use.
Follow the steps below to ensure correct
installation.
1. Remove the battery compartment door
(located at the back of the remote control) by
sliding the compartment door in the direction
of the arrow and then lifting the door out
and off the cabinet.
2. Before inserting the batteries, observe the
polarities (that is, + and -) of the battery, then
relate the polarities to the engraved diagram
inside the battery compartment. Now insert
the batteries.
3. After installation of the batteries, replace the
battery compartment door in place by sliding
it in the opposite direction of the arrow (the
reverse of step 1).
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General Controls
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Display
CD / TUNER / USB / MEMCARD / AUX - indicates
the current mode.
- Random playback is activated in CD mode.
ROCK / POP / JAZZ / CLASSIC / CUSTOM Current equalizer setting.
INTRO - In CD mode, intro is activated so the first
10 seconds of each track will be played.
REPEAT 1 / REPEAT 1 DISC / REPEAT ALL DISC /
ALL DISC - In CD mode, indicates the repeat
option that is activated.
REPEAT 1 - Repeats current track.
REPEAT 1 DISC - Repeats current disc.
REPEAT ALL DISC - Repeats all discs.
ALL DISC - Plays all discs once.
MP3 / WMA - Current CD format.
FM / AM - Radio band in tuner mode.
- Currently in playback mode.
II - Currently in pause mode.
STEREO - In FM tuner mode, indicates stereo
sound is selected.
RECORD - Recording is activated.
BASS BOOST - Bass boost is activated.
PROGRAM - In program mode.
- Timer is activated.
SLEEP - Sleep is activated.
- The corresponding disc icon lights to
show which disc compartment is
loaded. The current playing disc will
flash.
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CD
TUNER
ROCK POP JAZZ CLASSIC CUSTOM
INTRO REPEAT I ALL DISC MP3WMA
FM AM
STEREO
RECORD
USB
2
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BASS BOOST
PROGRAM
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SLEEP
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Settings
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Settings
Showing Demonstration
Press DEMO to turn on/off demonstration mode.
The demonstration scrolls through all display
operations.
Setting the Clock
1. Press and hold CLOCK on the remote control
until the hour flashes on the display.
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP
FORWARD to set the hour and then press
CLOCK to shift to minute digits.
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP
FORWARD to set the minute.
4. Press CLOCK to save settings and STOP
to quit setting.
Setting the Timer
1. Press and hold TIMER on the remote control
until Timer On and the clock hour flashes on
the display.
2. For setting time, press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP FORWARD to set the hour and
then press TIMER to shift to minute digits.
3. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP
FORWARD to set the minute.
4. Press TIMER to change to Timer Off setting
with clock time flashing. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for
timer off time setting.
5. Press TIMER to select source. Press SKIP
BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to
select TUNER / TUNER REC / DISC / UDISC (USB)
/ CARD.
If TUNER REC is selected, press SKIP
BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD
to select the preset station.
6. Press TIMER to set volume. Adjust VOLUME
CONTROL to select desired volume level.
7. Press TIMER to save settings.
Press STOP to quit setting.
The timer is automatically activated once timer
setting is saved.
Activating the Timer
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the alarm.
The timer icon is displayed when timer is
activated.
Note:
When system is ON, you can press CLOCK
to display the current time for about 2
seconds.
Timer
On 00:00A
Timer
Source
Tuner
Timer
On 00:00A
Off 00:00P
Timer
Volume
10
Sleep Mode
You can select the time interval in minutes before
the unit turns off automatically.
Press SLEEP to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45,
30, 15 and 5 minutes.
The SLEEP icon lights on the display when sleep
mode is activated.
View Remaining Sleep Time
When sleep is activated, press SLEEP once to
view remaining sleep time.
Adjust Sleep Time
Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time
is displayed to change sleep time.
Note:
Sleep is automatically de-activated when
the unit is turned off.
Sound Features
Volume Control
Rotate the volume control on the main unit or
press VOL or on the remote control to
adjust volume level. The volume level shows
briefly on the display.
Bass Boost
Press B.BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass
frequency. The BASS BOOST icon lights on the
display when it is activated.
Muting Audio
Press MUTE on the remote to cut the sound
(Remote Only). MUTE flashes on the display.
Using Preset Equalizer Curves
Press EQ to toggle among FLAT, ROCK, POP, JAZZ,
CLASSIC and CUSTOM. The display shows your
selection briefly and the relative icon lights on
the display.
Creating a Custom Curve
1. Press EQ to select CUSTOM mode.
2. While CUSTOM is displayed, press SKIP
BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to
cycle among displayed bass and treble range
levels.
3. While BAS and TRE is displayed, adjust volume
control to set the associated gain between
-10 - +10.
4. Press EQ to exit.
BAS +2
TRE 00
Custom
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File Navigation
Main Unit
SELECT - Enters navigation mode from mp3 /
WMA / USB / memory card stop mode.
Enters selected folder in navigation mode.
Begins playback of the selected file in navigation
mode.
BACK - Goes back up one level in navigation
mode; returns to stop mode from navigation
mode when at root level.
DELETE - In mp3 / WMA / USB / memory card
navigation mode - removes the selected file from
My Selection.
In USB / memory card mode - Deletes selected
file.
Volume Control - Rotate clockwise to navigate
downwards.
Rotate counter-clockwise to navigate upwards.
Remote Control
LEFT / BACK - Navigates backwards.
Returns to the previous navigation menu level.
Returns to stop mode from navigation mode.
RIGHT / ENTER - Navigates forward.
Enters navigation mode from mp3 / WMA / USB /
memory card stop mode.
Enters current folder and shows the first
file/folder from current folder.
UP - Navigates upwards.
Enters navigation mode from mp3 / WMA / USB /
memory card stop mode.
Selects previous file/folder on the navigation
menu.
DOWN - Navigates downwards.
Enters navigation mode from mp3 / WMA / USB /
memory card stop mode.
Selects next file/folder from the navigation menu.
ADD - In mp3 / WMA / USB / memory card
navigation mode - adds the selected file into My
Selection
DEL - In mp3 / WMA / USB / memory card
navigation mode - Removes the selected file
from My Selection when reviewing program.
In USB / memory card mode - Deletes selected file
when reviewing program.
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Navigation Controls
Important CD and mp3/WMA
Information
This unit is compatible with
CD-RW/ CD-R discs for
playback.
Notes on CD-R/RW Disc:
• Do not affix any type of labels to either
side (recordable or labeled side) of a
CD-R/RW disc as this may result in the
unit malfunctioning.
• To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc, do
not open the disc compartment door while
the disc is being read.
• Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc
into the unit. This may take a longer time
to read the disc.
• Playback capability for CD-RW discs
may vary due to variations in the
quality of the CD-RW disc and the
recorder used to create the disc.
Notes on mp3/WMA Disc:
• Use .mp3 as the extension when converting
audio files into mp3 for saving onto
CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e.g. Abc08.mp3.
Do not use any other extension e.g. .doc,
.pdf.
• Do not use the .mp3 extension for other
text or non-audio data files as this may
result in serious malfunction and harmful
noise interference.
• For better quality in mp3/WMA disc
playback, the CD quality should be
recorded 128kbps or above.
• Disc data size > 650MB is not
recommended.
• Total files and folders in the disc should
not exceed 250, it also depends on the
length of the file/folder names.
• For mixed mode discs, only one mode will
be selected for playback depending on the
recording format.
• To ensure good performance, wait until
the disc changer completely reads the disc
before proceeding.
• mp3 files in CD ROM EXTRA format disc
cannot be recognized.
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DISC 1
DISC 2
DISC 3
DISC 4
CD INFO/BAND
DISC 5
CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE
SELECT
BACK
RECORD
DELETE
REPEAT
ADD DEL
CLOCK TIMER
SLEEP
VOL
DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE
BAND FM ST
CD-R / RW
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Loading Discs
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode.
2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
compartment.
3. Insert up to 5 discs with label face up.
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc
compartment.
The occupied disc tray icons lights on the display
and the current disc icon flashes on the display.
If the disc is a mp3 / WMA CD, the respective MP3
and WMA icon lights on the display.
Play and Pause Discs
• To play all discs in the disc compartment,
- press PLAY/PAUSE in stop mode to
begin playback.
• To play a specific disc in the disc
compartment, - press DISC 1 - DISC 5 to play
the corresponding disc.
During mp3 / WMA playback, the display show
ID3 tags (Title, Artist and Album).
Audio CD mp3 / WMA CD
•Press PLAY/PAUSE during playback to
pause disc. Press again to resume.
Play and load simultaneously by:
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray
while a CD is playing.
2. Load/change discs for available trays.
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the tray.
Stop Playback
During playback, press STOP to stop playback.
The unit returns to navigation mode briefly
(approx. 10 seconds) before entering stop mode.
Navigation mode:
Audio CD mp3 / WMA CD
Stop mode:
Audio CD mp3 / WMA CD
CD Player
Attention:
Do not push to force closing of the tray
during CD playback or tray opening.
Note:
Be sure to remove all discs from the disc
compartment before moving or transporting
the unit!
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Folder Nm
ID3 tag
01 0:50
MP3/WMA
300Tracks
Audio CD
10 Tracks
74:30
01 3:31
02 3:50
03 4:08
Selecting a Disc
Press DISC 1, DISC 2, DISC 3, DISC 4 or DISC 5
on the main unit or DISC SKIP on the remote
control to skip discs.
Searching Through a CD
• Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP
FORWARD to skip to the previous or
next track.
•Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP
FORWARD to search through a CD while
it is playing.
Sampling Tracks
Press INTRO on the remote control to play the
first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc,
all discs in the tray, or turn intro mode off.
INTRO is displayed when sampling is activated.
Repeat
Press REPEAT on the remote control to toggle
repeat options:
Repeat the current track (REPEAT 1),
Repeat current disc (REPEAT 1 DISC) ,
Repeat all discs (REPEAT ALL DISC), or
Normal playback (ALL DISC).
Random Playback
Press on the remote control to turn on/off
random playback. The SHUFFLE icon is displayed
when it is activated.
All the tracks on one disc will be shuffled and
played once before shuffling and playing tracks
from the next disc.
Tips:
Random playback can be activated
simultaneously with repeat 1 disc (randomly
play tracks from one disc repeatedly) or
repeat all discs (randomly play tracks from
all discs repeatedly).
Tips:
In CD stop mode, press UP , DOWN
or RIGHT / ENTER to enter navigation
mode and show disc menu.
In CD navigation mode, press LEFT / BACK
to return to stop mode.
- ROOT
Folder 1
Song 1
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USB and Memory CardUSB and Memory Card
Connecting USB device to the
Audio System
1. Uncover the USB connector on the top of the
unit.
2. Insert the USB plug of the USB device to the
USB connector.
Inserting Memory Card
Insert a SD card into the MEMORY CARD slot on
the unit.
Selecting USB or Memory Card
Mode
Press SOURCE repeatedly to select USB or
Memory Card mode.
USB / Memory Card Playback
Features
Start and Pause Playback
Press PLAY / PAUSE to start and pause
playback.
Stop Playback
Press STOP to stop playback operations.
The unit enters navigation mode for 10 seconds
before entering stop mode.
Stop Mode Navigation Mode
Skipping Files
• Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP
FORWARD to skip to the previous or
next file.
•Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP
FORWARD to search through a file
while it is playing.
Sampling Files
Press INTRO on the remote control to play the
first 10 seconds of each file.
INTRO is displayed when sampling is activated.
Repeat
Press REPEAT on the remote control to toggle
repeat options:
Repeat the current file (REPEAT 1),
Repeat all files (REPEAT ALL), or
Normal playback.
Random Playback
Press on the remote control to turn on/off
random playback. The SHUFFLE icon is displayed
when it is activated.
Memory Usage
Press CD INFO to view memory usage on the USB
device or SD card.
Tips:
In stop mode, press UP , DOWN or
RIGHT / ENTER to enter navigation
mode and show file menu.
In navigation mode, press LEFT / BACK
to return to stop mode.
MP3/WMA
10 Tracks
Mem Usage
141M Used
115M Free
- ROOT
RECORD
Song 1
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Program
Setting Up Program
1. In navigation mode, use the navigation
buttons to select the track / file to add to
program playlist (Refer to “Navigation
Controls”).
2. Press ADD to save the selected track into the
next available program location.
3. Repeat steps 1 to 2 to store more tracks into
program.
Playing Program
While in stop mode, press PROG to enter
PROGRAM mode. Press PLAY/PAUSE to
start playback.
Display Program List
1. While in stop mode, press PROG to enter
PROGRAM mode.
2. Press UP / DOWN repeatedly to view
each track assignment in the program list.
Remove Track / File from Program
1. In navigation mode, use the navigation
buttons to select the track / file to delete from
Program.
2. Press DEL.
3. Press UP / DOWN to select between
No and Yes.
4. Press RIGHT / ENTER to confirm selection.
Remove the Entire Program
1. While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold DEL.
2. Press UP / DOWN to select between
No and Yes.
3. Press RIGHT / ENTER to confirm selection.
Tips:
You can create playback program of up to 32
tracks from CD, USB and Memory Card mode.
Add to
Prog 02
Prog 01
DISC 01
Audio 03
Tips:
In stop mode, press UP , DOWN or
RIGHT / ENTER to enter navigation
mode and show disc/file menu.
Selecting Tuner Band
1. Press SOURCE to enter Tuner mode.
2. Press BAND to select between FM or AM Radio
band.
Tuning to a Station
Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD
to select frequencies.
Using Presets
The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode.
• Press STOP to toggle TUNE and PRESET
mode.
• Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP
FORWARD to access the previous or next
preset station.
Auto Preset Programming
(FM only)
Press and hold the CD INFO / BAND button for 2
seconds to scan stations in FM band. The stations
will then be stored as preset channels. A
maximum of 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.
Manually Setting Presets
1. Press the STOP button to enter TUNE
mode.
2. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP
FORWARD to access the desired
frequency.
3. Press the PROG button once and the most
recently accessed program location flashes on
the display.
5. If a different program location is preferred,
press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP
FORWARD to move to the desired preset
number (1-32).
6. Press PROG to store the selected frequency at
that preset.
Suppressing Stereo Signal
Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and
stereo mode. (Remote Only) “STEREO” is
displayed in stereo mode.
Tips:
Your audio system has 32 preset stations.
Preset 01
87.50MHz
Auto Prog
87.50MHz
Preset 2
90.50MHz
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Radio
Tuning to an RDS Station
1. Press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP
FORWARD to go to your desired
frequency.
2. If a RDS station found, RDS lights on display
with station name shown.
Displaying RDS Station Information
Press REPEAT•RDS on the remote control
repeatedly to display the following:
• frequency,
• station name (PS),
• station type (PTY),
• clock time (CT), or
• radio text (RT).
In CT mode, press the INTRO•CT key to replace
the displayed time with RDS station time.
Searching by Program Type (PTY)
(Remote Only)
1. Press • PTY to enter PTY selection
2. Press • PTY repeatedly to select a PTY
mode.
3. Within 5 seconds, press SKIP BACKWARD
or SKIP FORWARD to search for a
station broadcasting the selected type of
program.
You can search for stations using one of the
following program types:
•NEWS (news),
• AFFAIR ( news and documentaries),
•INFO (weather, medical),
• SPORT (sports),
• EDUCAT (education),
•DRAMA (series and plays),
• CULTUR (religion),
•SCIENC (science and technology),
•VARIED (miscellaneous),
• POP M (pop music),
• ROCK M (rock music),
• MOR M (middle-of-the road music),
•LIGHTM (light music),
• CLASS (classical music),
•OTHERM (unclassified music),
• WEATHE (weather, medical),
• FINANC (stock market reports),
• CHILD (children’s programs),
•SOCIAL (sociology, history, geography,
psychology, society),
• RELIGI (any aspect of beliefs, faith and God or
Gods),
• PHONE (public forum b phone),
• TRAVEL (feature and programs concerning
travelling),
• HOBBY (recreational activities and leisure),
• JAZZ (jazz music),
• COUNTR (country music),
•NATION (national music),
•OLDIES (oldies music),
•FOLK M (folk music),
• DOCUME (documentaries),
• TEST,
• ALARM (alarm).
Recording
Note:
RDS stations broadcast on FM only. When
the tuner detects an RDS signal, the RDS
icons turns on.
You can record CD, Tuner or AUX files to USB
device (e.g. mp3 player).
Recording CD to USB Device
Recording Standby
1. Connect the USB device to the USB port, “USB
Connected” will show on the display.
2. In CD stop mode, CD navigation mode or CD
pause mode, press RECORD to enter recording
standby.
The RECORD icon flashes on the display.
3. Press PLAY / PAUSE to start playing the CD.
Recording will start automatically.
The RECORD icon lights on the display.
Recording
Example (Record one CD):
1. Press RECORD to enter recording standby, then
press DISC 1 to DISC 5 to record the correspon
ding disc.
Example (Record all 5 CDs):
1. Press RECORD to enter recording standby, then
press PLAY/PAUSE to start recording (Make
sure “All Disc” mode is selected)
Example:
1. Create a CD program by following instructions
under “Setting Up a CD Program” on page 15.
2. In CD stop mode or navigation mode, press
RECORD to enter recording standby. The
RECORD icon flashes on the display.
3. From normal playback mode, press PROG to
enter program play mode. Playback and
recording begins automatically. The PROGRAM
and RECORD icons light on the display.
4. Press STOP to stop recording.
Instant Recording
1. In CD playback mode, press RECORD to start
recording.
The RECORD icon lights on the display.
In CD playback mode Recording
Example:
1. Start CD program playback.
From normal playback mode, press PROG to
enter program playback mode.
2. Press PLAY / PAUSE to begin program
playback.
3. Press RECORD to begin recording instantly.
4. Press STOP to stop recording.
01-D01T01
0:00
Rem: 12:34:54
01-D01T01
0:00
Rem: 12:34:54
Recording File
name
Elapsed recording
time
Remaining
Time
01 0:20
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Recording Tuner / AUX to USB
Device
1. In Tuner or AUX mode, press RECORD to start
recording.
The RECORD icon lights on the display.
Example:
1. In radio mode, select the station to record
(refer to page 19 for details).
2. Press RECORD to start recording.
3. Press STOP to stop recording.
In Tuner mode Recording
Deleting Files from USB Device or
Memory Card
1. In navigation mode, select the file to delete
using the navigation buttons (Refer to
“Navigation Controls” for details.)
2. Press DELETE on the main unit or DEL on the
remote control.
3. Rotate the Volume button on the main unit or
press UP or DOWN on the remote
control to select Yes to delete or No to cancel.
4. Press SELECT on the main unit or RIGHT /
ENTER on the remote control to confirm
selection.
If Yes is selected, the display shows memory
usage information after deleting selected file
for a few seconds, then returns to navigation
menu.
Deleting All Files
In navigation mode, press and hold DELETE on
the main unit or DEL on the remote control to
delete all the files on the USB device.
Delete?
No
> Yes
Mem Usage
141M Used
115M Free
Troubleshooting Tips
90.50MHz
FM001.MP3
00:10
Rem: 2:56:20
Note:
The encoding bitrate for tuner, CD
and AUX signal are as below:
CD / Aux : 128 kbps
Tuner : 96 kbps
Recording
Song 1
Song 2
Song 3
Song 1
Song 3
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,
Tuner.
• Make sure mute is off.
• Make sure headphones are not
plugged in.
• 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.
• Try another CD.
Problem
System will
not turn
on
No sound
Poor radio
reception
CD does
not play
Problem
CD sound
skips
CD button
will not
respond, or
does not
change
discs when
you press
DISC SKIP
Remote
control
does not
work
Solution
• Clean the disc.
• Check disc for warping,
scratches, or other damage.
• 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
(Tuner) and then back
to CD.
• 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.
Main Unit
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Maintenance
Solution
• Check that the mp3/WMA disc is created with a single folder structure. Refer to the
diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure.
• For example, folders and songs from level 2 are played before moving on to play
folders and songs from level 3.
Problem
mp3/WMA
playback
sequence
is out of
order
Note:
• Folder playback sequence is indicated by the letters A to G.
• Song playback sequence is indicated by the numbers (1 to 15) in front of the song name.
Troubleshooting Tips
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
CD Lens Care
When your CD lens gets dirty it can also cause the
system to output poor sound quality. To clean the
lens you will need to purchase a CD lens cleaner
which can maintain the output sound quality of
your system. For instructions on cleaning the CD
lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens
cleaner.
Technical Specification
Power supply: 230V~50Hz
Dimensions ( H x W x D inches):
Unit size - 11 x 7.3 x 12
Speaker - 11.5 x 7.8 x 8.6
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB): 60Hz to 5kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the back of the set.
Maximum size of Mass Storage Class device
supported: 20 GB
Supported SD card memory size: 32 / 64 / 128 /
256 / 512 / 1024 MB
Supported MMC card memory size: 32 / 64 / 128
MB
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A
B
C
1
2
Folder 1
Folder 2
Folder 3
Song 4
Song 5
D
Folder 1.1
E
Folder 1.2
F
Folder 2.1
3
4
5
6
Song 3.1
Song 3.2
7
Song 2.2
Song 2.3
Song 2.4
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Song 1.1.1
9
Song 1.1.2
Song 1.1.3
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G
Folder 1.2.1
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Song 2.1.1
12
Song 2.1.2
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Song 1.2.1.1
Song 1.2.1.2
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Song 1.2.1.3
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