THOMSON CDRW 121 User Manual

FCC Information

This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not installed and used

properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception. This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installations. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits. If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug will not go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still will not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do

not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty card included with this product.

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase, and the serial number:

Model No. Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Serial No.

CAUTION

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

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

THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" INSIDE THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM/BACK OF PRODUCT

DO NOTOPEN

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

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT.

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Contents

FCC/ Safety Information

First Things First ................. 2

Unpack the System ............................2

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

Choosing System Location ................ 2

Inserting Batteries into

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

Cable Connections .............................3

Power Connections............................ 3

Panel Controls .................... 4

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

The Remote Control........... 6

Playing ................................. 7

Basic Operations ................................ 7

Special Operations......................... 7-9

(Dual Mode, Random Play, Introductory play, DJ Mode, Repeat, Live Effects, Program, Clearing Program)

Display Messages ............. 14

Troubleshooting ............... 15

More Information ............ 16

Cleaning the Exterior ...................... 16

CD Care .............................................16

CD Lens Care....................................16

Precautions .......................................16

Don’t Infringe .................................. 16

Discs for Recording .......................... 16

Equipment Specifications................ 16

Index.................................. 17

US Warranty...................... 18

Canadian Warranty .......... 19

Recording .......................... 10

Loading Discs ................................... 10

Select Recording Mode ............. 10-11

(Dubbing Mode, Live Dubbing Mode, External Recording Mode, Sychronized Digital Recording Mode)

Finializing/ Unfinializing/ Erasing

Recordings........................................12

More Special Functions ... 13

Assigning Disc Titles ........................ 13

Editing Disc Titles ............................13

Storing Playback Programs and

Disc Titles ..........................................13

Recalling Playback Programs

and Disc Titles..................................14

Erasing Disc Titles ............................ 14

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First Things First

POWER

CD-SYNC CDR

ERASE

RECORD

SHIFT

FINALIZE

OPEN/CLOSE

INTRO

REPEAT

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

CD TITLE

DISPLAY

LIVE SELECT

LIVE

REVERSE

PLAY

FORWARD

STOP

PAUSE

Main Unit

+ -

One Pair of AAA batteries One Audio Cable

Unpack the System

Unpack your new CD Player and Recorder and locate all the accessories. You should have:

• one main unit;

• one Remote Control;

• one audio cable (two wires) with red and white connectors.

• one pair of AAA batteries;

• one user’s guide;

• and one safety leaflet.

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.

Remote Control

• 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 ventillated, 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 batteries with + and - signs matching with indications.

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

Choosing System Location

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

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First Things First

Connections

Cable Connections

1. For recording from an external source with digital output (e.g MD) through optical or coaxial digital cable (not supplied).

Connenction jacks on the back panel

SET

DEMO

2. Connection to external receiver (e.g. amplifier) with digital coaxial in for digital playback.

4. Connection to external receiver (e.g amplifier) through analog/ digital/ coaxial audio cable for playback.

SET

DEMO

3. For recording from an external source with analog output (e.g. tape player) through analog audio cable.

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.

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Tips:

• Digital recordings (digital / coaxial) offer the best performance in sound quality and usability (e.g. auto track numbering).

• If possible, connect both digital and analog cables so that you can always make analog recordings when digital recording is not possible.

• As minimum setting, CD Analog cables must be connected for CD playback.

Panel Controls

POWER - Turns the unit on/off. Demo shows

once plugged for power. Blue light indicates standby (off) mode.

HELP/DEMO - Shows demo when unit is in standby mode. Enters help mode when unit is in operation mode (Press PREV/ NEXT/ STOP/ PLAY on main unit or POWER on remote control to enter operation mode from standby mode). Note: Once plugged for power, demo will scroll on display. You can cancel this function by pressing the button for about 3 seconds.

The Display

PHONES -Connects

headphones for private enjoyment. Adjust LEVEL to control volume.

REC LEVEL - Controls recording level during analog recording.

PREV & NEXT - Press once to skip to the next or previous track. Press & hold for forward or backward searching operations during playback. Stop searching by pressing PLAY. Also select alphabets and symbols for CD titles.

PLAY/PAUSE - Starts or pauses playback.

MIC 1 & MIC 2 - For connection with microphones. Adjust MIC LEVEL to control sound level.

OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes TRAY A/ B

STOP - Stops playback/ dubbing/ recording. Quits from your selections.

LIVE EFFECT - Selects among the live effects of Applause/ Cheer/ Encore/ Live Effect Off.

LIVE - Activates LIVE EFFECT.

DUAL - Enables the two

players to play individually or at the same time.

SOURCE - Selects source (Optical, Coaxial or Analog) matching with external input.

( Refer to relevant sections for function details )

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AUTO/MANUAL - Selects between auto/ manual track numbering.

DJ -Enables alternating playback of Tray A and Tray B.

CD TITLE -Assigns disc titles.

DUBBING -Activates dubbing mode.

OK - Confirms your selections.

CD SYNC Activates synchronized digital recording.

ERASE - Edits play program or erases recordings.

FINALIZE -Finalizes CD-R & CD-RW or unfinalizes CD-RW.

REC Enters recording mode.

The Display

When they light/ flash:

Shows elapsed playback time, total remaining track time, total track time, track numbers,disc titles, selected live effect mode & messages during recording, dubbing etc.

Shows sound output levels and red bars indicate level is high.

Play/ Pause

Shows track numbers are to be assigned automatically or manually.

Shows type of inputing signals.

REPEAT - Current disc to be repeated. REPEAT 1 - Current track to be repeated. REPEAT (flashing) Discs on both trays to be repeated.

Track Introductory mode activated.

Unit is in dual on mode.

Random Play mode activated. (MIX for Thomson model)

Disc has been finalized.

Player is performing recording.

Shows selected erasing mode ( i.e. ERASE TRACK - erasing a track/ ERASE DISC erasing all tracks on a disc ).

Program mode activated.

Player is performing synchronized digital recording.

Shows type of CD loaded.

Player is performing dubbing.

Green Led

Lights when the tray is selected.

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Tip: Whenever you plug or turn on for power, there are about 3 seconds for initialization. During this time, you cannot activate any key. on display if you touch

NEXTNEXT

PREVPREV

NEXT/

PREV during initialization.

NEXTNEXT

PREVPREV

PLEASE WAITPLEASE WAIT

PLEASE WAIT scrolls

PLEASE WAITPLEASE WAIT

PLAYPLAY

STOPSTOP

PLAY,

STOP,

PLAYPLAY

STOPSTOP

The Remote Control

You can control or adjust most of the function keys as those are present on the main unit through the remote control. However, the following keys are present on the remote control only:

REVERSE, FORWARD -

CD, CDR -

Selects which player you want to operate. (CD - Tray A, CDR - Tray B)

REVERSE

POWER

STOP

PLAY

PAUSE

FORWARD

Starts forward/ reverse search operations during playback.

Numerical Keys -

Input track numbers

SHIFT -

CD-SYNC

CDR

for direct selection. Press it before you want to activate the functions as indicated

ERASE

RECORD

below the numerical keys.

PROGRAM -

Activates program mode.

SHIFT

FINALIZE

PROGRAM

LIVE SELECT

DISPLAY

INTRO

CD TITLE

OPEN/CLOSE

SHUFFLE

LIVE

REPEAT

SHUFFLE (MIX for

Thomson model)-

Activates random

play.

REPEAT -

Selects among the repeat modes.

DISPLAY -

Selects among the displays.

The operations of all other function keys on the remote control are identical as the main unit except the following:

PREV, NEXT, PLAY, PAUSE, STOP, FORWARD, REVERSE, OPEN/CLOSE

Press CD or CDR to choose which player you want to operate before using the above buttons.

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INTRO -

Plays all tracks briefly on a disc.

All functions indicated under the numberical buttons ( e.g. PROGRAM, DJ )

Press SHIFT before you select these keys. ( refer to relevant sections for function

details )

Playing

Basic Operations

Similar to common CD players, press PLA Y, PREV, NEXT, STOP, PAUSE for basic opera-

tions. (see page 4 “Panel Control” for more information)

1. Player in stop mode. Showing total number of tracks and total disc time.

2. Player in playback mode. Press SHIFT & then DISPLAY repeatedly on remote control to select among the displays showing:

a) current track with elapsed playing time b) current track with remaining playing time c) total disc playing time d) total disc remaining playing time

1. Activate dual mode.

2. Follow the basic operations to operate the players.

3. Quit dual mode.

Random Play (SHUFFLE/ MIX)

1. Enter random play mode.

2. Start random playback.

3. Quit random play mode.

MIX MIX

Note:

MIX instead of

MIX MIX

SHUFFLE SHUFFLE

SHUFFLE for Thomson model.

SHUFFLE SHUFFLE

SHIFT

SHUFFLE

Introductory Play

You can listen to the beginning 10 seconds of each track on a disc with this feature.

PLAY

Special Operations

Dual Mode

You can play the 2 trays individually or at the same time. However, you must have an extra CD output cable connected to a receiver for this function (see page 3 and table below).

Connect to: DUAL ON DUAL OFF

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TRAY A TRAY B CD OUT CDR/CD OUT CD OUT, CDR/CD OUT CDR/CD OUT

1. Enter introductory play mode. Playback starts automatically.

2. Quit introductory play mode.

SHIFT

INTRO

Playing

DJ Mode

This allows alternating playback of both players.

1. Activate DJ mode. Both trays open with DJ MODE ON scrolls on display.

2. Load disc on a tray (e.g. Tray A). Total number of tracks (e.g. TOT 16) shows on display.

3. Select track (e.g. track 3)

4. Start playback on tray A.

SHIFT

SKIP

Repeat

1. Press repeatedly to select among repeat modes

When Dual mode is on:

REPEAT 1; repeating current track

De-selection

SKIP+

When Dual mode is off:

REPEAT; repeating entire disc

REPEAT 1; repeating current track

PLAY

De-selection

REPEAT; repeating entire disc

REPEAT (flashing); repeating discs on both trays

SHIFT

REPEAT

5. Repeat steps 2-3 on tray B.

6. Confirm track selection on tray B.

7. Repeat steps 2-3 & 6 for further playback on tray A, then tray B...

8. Quit DJ mode. DJ MODE OFF scrolls on display.

Tips on DJ mode:

• Display shows remaining playing time instead of elapsed playing time during playback. You can count down to the next track!

• You can connect microphone for public address over music during playback.

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SHIFT

Live Effects

You can insert live effects (applause/ cheer/ encore) at anytime during playback. The live

PLAY

effect lasts for about 7 seconds.

1. Press repeatedly to select live effect (applause/ cheer/ encore) or de-selection.

2. Start playback.

3. Insert live effect.

SHIFT

LIVE SELECT

PLAY

LIVE

Playing

Program

You can program up to 32 tracks in dual off mode & 16 tracks in dual on mode in any desired sequence. Tracks can be programmed more than once but each time counts as a track.

1. Enter program mode.

2. Select tray if Dual mode is off.

3. Select track (e.g. 03).

4. Confirm selection.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 for more selections.

6. Review program.

SHIFT

PROGRAM

CDR

SKIP+

SKIP

Clearing Program

1. Press and hold PROGRAM for about 3 seconds.

2. Confirm clearing program.

Tips on program:

• Repeat steps 1-4 again if you want to further edit your program in program standby mode.

• Opening or closing disc tray will quit from program mode. Input program will be lost.

• You can also assign your discs with disc titles & playback programs for recall everytime you load the discs on the player. (see p.13 for details)

SHIFT

PROGRAM

7. Erase unwanted tracks.

8. Enter program standby mode. Display shows total programmed tracks and time

9. Start program playback.

10. Quit program mode.

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SHIFT

ERASE

STOP

PROGRAM

Tips on general playing:

• Place a CD, audio CD-R or audio CD-RW in the appropriate tray recess with label side up.

• To avoid music skips or inferior sound quality, please be sure that the disc is free from dust particles or scratches.

• An unfinalized disc will not play on tray A.

PLAY

Recording

Step 1 Loading Discs

1. Insert a blank audio CD-R or CD-RW on TRAY B (the recorder). The recorder will search automatically the end of the last track and stop to continue recording if recordings already exist. Note: REWRITABLE (for CD-RW) or RE- CORDABLE (for CD-R) icon must light on display. Otherwise, your disc may not be an audio one and no recording can be made. (see “More Information” for details on discs for recording)

2. Load source CD on TRAY A. Otherwise connect and select external source for recording.

6. Stop dubbing or dubbing will stop automatically at end of track or disc.

Live Dubbing Mode

Live effects can be inserted automatically at the last 7 seconds of selected tracks or each track on a disc during dubbing.

1. Press and hold LIVE for about 3 seconds to enter live dubbing mode.

SHIFT

STOP

LIVE

Step 2 Selecting Recording Mode

Dubbing Mode

1. Enter dubbing mode

2. Press repeatedly to select dubbing speed (HIGH SPEED/ NORMAL SPEED)

3. Confirm selection.

4. Press repeatedly to select between DISC DIGITAL (whole disc) or TRACK DIGITAL (one track) dubbing (see tip).

5. Confirm selection. Dubbing starts automatically after about 10-15 seconds.

2. Press repeatedly to select between DISC LIVE (whole disc)/ TRACK LIVE (one track) dubbing (see tip).

3. Confirm selection. Recording starts automatically after about 10-15 seconds.

4. Press repeatedly to select live effect you want to insert.

5. Stop dubbing or dubbing will stop automatically at end of track or disc..

Tips on dubbing/ live dubbing:

• Dubbing mode is for recording from Tray A to Tray B.

• For track dubbing, select desired track in stop mode before entering dubbing mode.

SHIFT

LIVE

LIVE SELECT

STOP

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Recording

External Recording Mode

1. Select source (analog/ optical/ coaxial) to match with external input (e.g. MD)

2. Select auto/ manual track numbering (see tip).

3. Enter recording mode.

4. Start recording.

RECORD

5. Start playing source material.

6. Stop recording.

STOP

Synchronized Digital Recording Mode (from External Source)

Synchronized Digital Recording enables fast and easy digital recording. Track numbers are automatically assigned as detected from the digital source material. However, manual assignment of track numbers is not possible.

1. Enter CD-SYNC mode.

2. Press repeatedly to select between DISC SYNCREC (whole disc) / TRACK SYNCREC (one track) recording.

CD-SYNC

3. Confirm selection.

4. Synchronized recording is on standby. Start playback of external source and recording will start automatically.

5. Stop recording or recording will be stopped automatically at end of track or disc.

Tips on recording:

• The steps for audio CD-R disc and audio CDRW disc on recording are identical.

• Use an audio CD-RW as you are still familiarizing yourself with the steps in recording. Recording mistakes can be erased.

• There must have at least 7 seconds of recording time left on the disc. Otherwise you will not be able to enter record standby mode.

• A maximum of 99 tracks can be recorded on a disc. Minimum track length is 4 seconds.

• TRACK NUMBERINGare assigned automatically after a silence on original material of minimum 3 seconds.

MANUALMANUAL

MANUAL: track numbers are assigned manually

MANUALMANUAL

by pressing cannot be changed after recording)

• If you connect microphone for recording, source of input should be changed to ANALOG.

• For analog recording, you may need to listen to the source material and adjust an optimum recording level prior to recording.

• Finalized CD-RW discs play only on CD-RW compatible CD players.

NEXT NEXT

NEXT or

NEXT NEXT

AUTO AUTO

AUTO: track numbers

AUTO AUTO

SKIP+SKIP+

SKIP+. (Track numbers

SKIP+SKIP+

STOP

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Recording

Step 3 Finalizing/

Unfinalizing/ Erasing Recordings

Finalizing Recording

You must finalize your CD-R or CD-RW after recording for playback on Tray A or other external CD players.

2. Confirm unfinalization. Rotating star shapes indicate unfinalization is in progress. It takes about 1-2 minutes before unfinalization is complete.

1. Enter finalization mode.

FINALIZE

2. Confirm finalization. Rotating star shapes indicate finalization is in progress. It takes about 1-2

minutes before finalization is complete.

Unfinalizing Recording ( for CDRW only )

In case you want to do further recording or erase the last track on a finalized CD-RW, you have to unfinalized it before doing so.

Erasing Recording

This is for CD-RW only. You can erase either track by track from the end or the whole disc.

ERASE

1. Enter erasing mode.

2. Press repeatedly to select between ENTIRE DISC/ LAST TRACK erasing.

3. Confirm erasing. Rotating star shapes indicate erasing is in progress. It takes about 15 seconds before completion.

1. Enter unfinalization mode.

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FINALIZE

Tip:

• You can directly erase entire disc even if the disc is not unfinalized. For erasing the last track or adding more recordings on disc, you must have it unfinalized first.

More Special Functions

Assigning Disc Titles

You can assign your discs with disc titles so that they can be read everytime you load the discs on the player.

1. Enter CD title mode.

2. Select alphabets & symbols.

3. Confirm selection.

4. Repeat steps 2-3 for further input.

5. Confirm CD title.

6. After Disc title has been assisgned, display will show alternately disc information and disc title in stop mode.

SHIFT

SKIP

2.Repeat steps 2-5 in section “Assigning Disc Titles” to edit disc titles.

CD TITLE

Storing Playback Programs and Disc Titles

SKIP+

This feature allows playback programs to be stored with disc titles and be reloaded for your enjoyment.

1. Follow steps 1-7 in the section “Program” to create a playback program.

2. Follow steps 1-5 in the section “Assigning Disc Titles” to create disc name. After pressing OK, you will be asked to store program (STORE PROG) with disc title.

CD TITLE

3. Confirm storing program (or

STOP to quit).

Editing Disc Titles

1. Press and hold CD TITLE until the first letter starts to blink.

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SHIFT

CD TITLE

Notes on creating playback program for storing:

• Tracks cannot be programmed more than once within a playback program.

• Programmed tracks can only be on the same disc only.

• Programmed tracks must be in ascending order (e.g. 1,3,5,6,10 instead of 1,5,3,10,6)

• Track number greater than 30 cannot be

stored.

Tip on disc title:

• You can store at maximum 127 CD titles in this unit.

More Special Functions

Recalling Playback

Programs and Disc Titles

1. Load disc with playback program & disc title stored. Display shows program information and disc title alternately.

2. Start program playback (or STOP to quit for normal playback).

PLAY

Erasing Disc Titles

1. Press and hold CD TITLE for about 3 seconds to enter erasing mode.

SHIFT

CD TITLE

Display Messages

2. Press repeatedly to select

ERASE ONE (current) or ERASE ALL disc title(s)

3. Confirm erasing (or STOP to quit). SURE ? shows on display if you select ERASE ALL. Press OK again to re-confirm erasing. Erasure takes only a few seconds.

Note: Playback program will also be erased if you have created one and perform the above steps.

A> = Tray A is selected.

SHIFT

CD TITLE

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B> = Tray B is selected.

BLANK DISC = Disc is empty.

CLOSE = Tray is closing.

NO DISC = No disc in current tray.

READ = Player is reading disc information.

OPEN = Tray is open.

PLEASE WAIT = Player is under initialization.

STANDBY = Unit is in standby (off) mode.

Troubleshooting

Problem

System doesn’t turn on

No Sound

CD doesn’t play

CD Sound Skips

Remote Control won’t work

Possible Cause

• The power source is not connected.

• Batteries are dead in the remote control.

• There is no power at that particular power outlet.

• Volume is not turned up at the receiver.

• The connection is loosen or wrong.

• Wrong mode is selected at the receiver.

• There is no CD in the tray.

• The disc’s label does not face up.

• PAUSE function is activated.

• CD is dirty.

• CD is warped, scratched or cracked.

• There is shock or vibration affecting the system.

• The system has not plugged yet.

• The system has not turned on yet.

• Batteries are dead.

• The remote control sensor cannot sense the signal.

• You are too far away from the remote control sensor.

• There are obstacles between the remote control and the system.

Solution

• Fit the power plug and plug it into power outlet properly.

• Replace with fresh batteries.

• Plug the system to another power outlet.

• Adjust the volume level.

• Re-connect the wires properly.

• Choose the correct mode at the receiver.

• Load a CD.

• Turn the disc over.

• Deactivate the PAUSE function.

• Clean the CD.

• Don’t play the CD as it may damage the CD lens.

• Relocate the system to a firm, level and stable surface.

• Plug the system into a working AC outlet.

• Press POWER to turn on the system.

• Replace with fresh batteries.

• Point the remote control directly at the system.

• Move closer towards the system.

• Remove the obstacles.

Cannot record

Analog recording is distorted

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• CD-RW is not unfinalized.

• Recordable CD is not used.

• Disc is not an Audio one.

• Wrong input source chosen.

• Record level is too high

• Unfinalized CD-RW

• Use CD-R or CD-RW

• Use an appropriate disc.

• Select the correct input source.

• Re-do recording at optimum volume level.

More Information

Recordable

Cleaning the Exterior

Prior to cleaning the exterior, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Wipe the exterior with a soft, clean, and slightly water-dampened cloth.

CD Care

Handling CDs

• Always handle CDs by their edges or hold it with your index finger in the hole and a thumb at one edge. Do not put your finger pads onto the signal (shiny) side of a disc.

• The label side of a disc should be left as is; should not affix any adhesive tapes or labels, not should there be any scratching or damage done to it.

• Never use any damaged (such as cracked or warped) discs as the system spins CDs at very high speed.

Cleaning CDs

• CDs need to be cleaned regularly because any dust or foreign particles may cause the system to output poor sound quality. To clean a CD, use a soft clean cloth to wipe the CD from the hole (at the centre of the disc) outwards to the disc’s edge.

• If a CD is particularly dirty, wet a soft cloth in clean water, wring it out to rid the cloth of excess water, gently wipe away the dirt. Use another dry cloth to soak up remaining water droplets.

• Cleaning liquids other than clean water can damage a CD. Never use cleaning sprays, antistatic agents, benzene, thinner, or any other volatile solvents to clean CDs.

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.

Precautions

• Never open the cabinet under any

circumstances. Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained technician.

• Warning: Never operate this product with the cabinet removed.

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

• The CD player of this unit uses a laser to read the music on the disc. The laser mechanism corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a record player.

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 Consumer Electronics.

Discs for Recording

You can use the following types of discs for recording with this unit:

Audio CD Recordable (Audio CDR): You can record your own

Recordable

these discs play on all CD players and recorders.

ReWritable

finalized, they play on CD-RW compatible CD players and recorders only.

Discs with following logos cannot be used. They are designed for use in computer CD-R drive only.

disc content freely but cannot make changes. When finalized,

Audio CD ReWritable (Audio CDRW): You can erase and record disc content freely by unfinalizing the disc. When

ReWritable

Equipment Specifications

Power Supply: CDRW121- 120V~60Hz, Unit Dimensions: (HxWxD in mm) CD Player: frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz

DAR2060 - 230V~50Hz 105x430x330

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Index

Accessories 2 ANALOG 3, 4, 5 Assigning disc title 13 AUTO/ MANUAL track numbering 4, 8

Batteries, inserting 2

CD-R & CD-RW 16 CD Care 16 CD, CDR 6 CD Lens Care 16 CD SYNC button 4, 5 CD TITLE button 4 Clearing program 9 CLOSE 4 Coaxial 3, 4, 5 Connections ( cables, power ) 3 Copyright 16

DJ 4, 8 Digital recording 11 Display 5, 6, 8 Display messages 14 Dual 4, 5, 6, 7 Dubbing 4, 5, 10

Editing disc title 13 Erase 6 Erasing disc title 14 Erasing recording 12 Equipment Specifications 16 External recording 11

Finalize 4, 5, 12 FORWARD 6

Loading Discs 10 Location, choosing 2

Microphone 4 Moisture 2

NEXT 4 Numerical keys 6

OK 4 OPEN 4, 14 Optical 3, 5

PAUSE 4 Phone 5 PLAY 4 POWER 4 PREV 4 Program 6, 9

Random play 6, 7 Recalling playback programs and disc titles 14 Record Level 4 Repeat 5, 6, 8

SHIFT 6 SKIP 6 SOURCE 4 STOP 4 Storing playback programs and disc titles 13 Synchronized digital record 11

Troubleshooting 14

Help/ Demo 4

INTRO 6 Introductory play 7

LIVE 4, 9 Live dubbing 10 LIVE EFFECT 4, 8

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Unpack the system 2 Unfinialize 12

Warranty 16, 17

US Warranty

What your warranty cover:

Any defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after our purchase:

• One year. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)

What we will do:

• Provide you with a new or, at our options, a refurbished unit.

• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty

period.

How to make a warranty claim:

• Properly pack your unit. Included any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

• Included in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Consumer Electronic, Inc. Product Exchange Center 11721 B Alameda Av., Socorro, TX 79927

• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

• Insure your shipment in case of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid freight.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)

• Installation and set-up service adjustments.

• Batteries.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

• Products purchased or serviced outside USA.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. If you purchased your product outside the USA:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Canadian Warranty

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents misuse or leaking batteries. Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:

1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement, OR

2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the

original carton (or equivalent).

Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. Distribution Centre 7400 A Bramalea Road Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1X1

The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith. If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:

Thomson Consumer electronics Canada, Inc. P.O. Box 0944

Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944 Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period. PURCHAE DATE ________________________________________________________ NAME OF STORE________________________________________________________

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THOMSON CDRW 121 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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