Zenith FFH-185A OPERATING GUIDE

Installation and Operating Guide

Machine Number | F-185 (Main Unit : FFH-185A, Speakers : FE-185E) |

MICRO AUDIO COMPONENT

Explanation Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet, Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

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.

Warning:

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such a book case or similar unit.

This label is located on the interior.

This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the exterior.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

CAUTION:INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

VARNING:OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.

Attention:Quand l'appareil est ouvert, ne pas s'exposer aux radiations invisibles du faisceau laser.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER

CAUTION

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

All these safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Keep these instructions.

- The safety, operating and use Instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed all Warnings.

- All warnings of the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow all instructions.

- All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

- For example: near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and like.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleanera.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s Instructions.

- Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of he product and to protect it from over- heating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surgace. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers’ stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third prounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from belong walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

13. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

CONTROL LOCATIONS

Front view

1. STANDBY/ON BUTTON

2. •CD /•COUNTER BUTTON

3. MODE/RIF BUTTON

4. DISPLAY

5. REMOTE SENSOR

6. VOLUME

+/-

7. CD DOOR EJECT (OPEN/CLOSE ) BUTTON

8. • TUNING (+)/(-)(

/ )

BUTTONS (RADIO)

• SKIP/SEARCH BUTTONS(CD)

• REWIND/FAST BUTTONS (TAPE)

• /=TAPE PLAY DIRECTION

BUTTONS

• PRESET (+)/(-) BUTTONS (RADIO)

• CD PLAY BUTTON ( )

9. STOP/CLEAR BUTTON (CD), STOP BUTTON (TAPE)

10. TIMER BUTTON

11. PUSH EJECT POSITION

12. CLOCK BUTTON

13. SET BUTTON

14. FUNCTION SELECTION BUTTON (TUNER/BAND, CD, TAPE, AUX)

15. PROG./MEMO. BUTTON

16. BUTTON

17. REC/ :RECORD/RECORD PAUSE BUTTON (TAPE)

18. HEADPHONE SOCKET (3.5mm)( )

19. REPEAT BUTTON

20. CD SYNC. BUTTON

21. PLAY MODE(

) BUTTON

Back View

1.ANTENNA (AERIAL AM) CONNECTION TERMINALS

2.AUXILIARY INPUT SOCKETS Connect the audio output RCA (phono) type left/right plugs from your stereo TV or VCR or another Tape deck to the AUX sockets on the back of the unit.

3. SPEAKER CONNECTION TERMINALS

Front View

Back View

MDSS

8 9

11 12

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SPEAKERS(6 )

DISPLAY

REMOTE CONTROL

1.PLAY/PAUSE indicator

2.FUNCTION, VOLUME LEVEL,CLOCK, FREQUENCY, TAPE COUNTER, CD PLAYING TIME, MDSS, EQ PATTERN display

3.PROGRAM indicator

4.PLAY DIRECTION indicator

5.PLAY MODE indicator

6.CD REPEAT indicator

7.RECORD indicator

8.TIMER indicator

9.SLEEP indicator

10. FM STEREO indicator

1.POWER button

2.TUNER/BAND button

3.AUX button

4.EQ PATTERN button

5.PRESET (

)

button

6.CD FUNCTION buttons

•PLAY/ PAUSE ( ) button

•STOP/ CLEAR ( ) button

•SKIP / SEARCH (

)

button

•REPEAT button

7.MDSS button

8.SLEEP button

9.MUTE button

10. VOLUME CONTROL ( ) button

11. PROGRAM button

12. TAPE FUNCTION buttons

• RECORD / RECORD PAUSE button ( )

• BACKWARD PLAY button ( )

• FORWARD PLAY button ( )

• STOP button ( )

• REWIND /FAST button (

)

45 6

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RPT

4 5 6

RECPROG.

1 ALL

REC

STEREO

kHz

MHz

SLEEP

3 4

REMOTE CONTROL

Approx. 7m

Range

The remote control device is designed for the range shown in the illustration above.

NOTE:

Strong light or obstacles between the remote control device and the stereo system may interfere with the functioning of the remote control.

Notes on Batteries

•Your remote control comes with batteries. Use two “AAA (UM-4, IEC R03)” type high quality batteries.

• When the remote control fails to operate accurately at maximum distance from the unit, replace the worn out batteries with new ones.

• Install two “AAA” type batteries, observing correct battery polarity ( and ).

•Do not use different types of batteries together, or an old one with a new one.

• When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent possible electrolyte leakage.

Installation Batteries

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CONNECTING THE SPEAKER

1. Press the “CLOCK” button. (If the clock is already set, press and hold the “CLOCK” button for more than 2 seconds.) - The hours begin to blink.

2. Select a 24 hour cycle or 12 hour cycle by using the “PRESET (+)/(-)” buttons.

3. Press the “SET” button to confirm the selected hour cycle.

4. Use the “PRESET (+)/(-)” buttons to set the correct hours.

5. Press the “SET” button.

6. Use the “PRESET (+)/(-)” buttons to set the correct minutes.

7. Press the “SET” and the correct time is shown on the display.

8. Press the “CLOCK” button at any time to display the time for about 3 seconds.

1.Insert the red wire of the right/left hand speaker into the red terminal marked(+) at the back of the unit.

2.Insert the black wire into the black terminal marked(-).

NOTE:

This speaker system is designed for magnetic shielding, but the video image of a nearby television may be distorted. In this case, move the affected television above 50 cm from the speaker system.

(12HR) or

(24HR)

SETTING THE CLOCK

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

BLACK WIRE

RIGHT SPEAKER

RED WIRE

BLACK WIRE

LEFT SPEAKER

AM loop antenna (aerial) (Supplied)

FM external antenna (aerial) (not supplied)

FM indoor antenna (aerial)

Position it for the best reception

300 ohms

coaxial cable

AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

Volume Adjustment

•Turn “VOLUME” clockwise to increase the sound level, or counterclockwise to decrease it.

• Press “VOLUME ”button to increase the sound level, or press “VOLUME

”

button to decrease it on the remote control.

To activate stereo sound You can choose between 4 fixed sound impressions: select a desired sound mode by using the “EQ PATT.” button on the remote control. FLAT : linear frequency response ROCK : more bass, more treble POP : less bass, less treble CLASSIC : for orchestral music

Headphone Socket. Connect a stereo headphone plug (3.5mm) into the headphone socket. The speakers are automatically disconnected when you plug in the headphones (not supplied).

Press this button to mute your unit. You can mute your unit in order, for example, to answer the telephone. the “MUTE” indicator blinks on the display.

Press the “MDSS” button to reinforce treble(Hi-Tone), bass(UBB: Ultra Bass Booster) and surround effect. The “MDSS ON” or “MDSS OFF” indicator lights up. To cancel it press the “MDSS” button again.

Sound Quality Adjustment

MUTE button (on remote control)

MDSS(Multi Dynamic Sound System)

1.Connect an auxiliary device i.e. TV or VCR, via the rear mounted AUX phono sockets.

2.Press the “AUX” function button.

NOTE:

You can also record from the auxiliary input source, see Cassette Deck Function Section.

AUXILIARY FUNCTION

TUNER FUNCTIONS

To listen to the Radio

1.Press the “TUNER/BAND” button repeatedly to choose either AM or FM radio.

2.To tune to the desired station with automatic tuning, keep “TUNING (+)/(-) ,

(

)” button depressed for more than 1 second. To tune to the desired station with manual tuning, press the “TUNING (+)/(-) ,

(

)” button within 1 second repeatedly.

3.When listening to FM stations press the “MODE/RIF” button for FM stereo reception. The “STEREO” will appear in the display.When a weak FM station is being received-press the “MODE/RIF” button so that ”STEREO” is cleared from the display.

NOTE: Use “MODE/RIF” (Radio Interference Filter) button to switch to

mono reception if stereo reception is distorted by noise. When recording the MW(AM) or LW broadcast, beat noises occur. If it does, press this button once.

Presetting the stations

1.To clear any programm previously stored in any memory.

(1) Press the “PROG./MEMO.” button for

2 seconds in TUNER mode so that “RESET” flashes in the display.

(2) Press the “ STOP/CLEAR” button

while “RESET” is flashing in the display.

2. To memorize the stations in order

(1) Press the “TUNER/BAND” button to

select a desired wave band.

(2) Press the “TUNING (+)/(-) (

)” button to select a

desired station.

(3) Press the “PROG./MEMO.” button on

the unit and preset number flashes.

(4) Press the “PROG./MEMO.” button

again on the unit while preset number is flashing.

(5) Repeat step (2) to (4) to memorized

up to 30 stations.

3.To memorize in selection channel number.

(1)Select a desired station. (2)Press the “PROG./MEMO.” button on

the unit.

(3)Select a desired channel number by

pressing the “PRESET (+)/(-) or PRESET ” button, while the preset number flashes.

(4)Press the “PROG./MEMO” button on

the unit ,while the preset number flashes.

4.To memorize and add channel number.

(1)Select a desired station. (2)Press the “PROG./MEMO.” button on

the unit.

(3)Press the “PROG./MEMO.” button

again on the unit while the channel number is flashing.

5.To recall presets Press and hold the “PRESET (+)/(-) or PRESET ” button until the desired preset number appears or press it repeatedly.

CD FUNCTIONS

To play a CD

1. Press the “CD” button.

“CD” appears on the display.

•If no disc is entered in the disc drawer, the “No DISC” indicator is displayed.

2.Load a disc by using the “ EJECT ” button.

3.To start play back

•Press the “PLAY( )” button on the system or “PLAY/PAUSE ” button on the remote

control.

To pause the play

•Press the “CD /COUNTER” button on the system or “PLAY/PAUSE ” button on the

remote control.

To resume the play

•Press the “PLAY ( )” button, “CD /COUNTER” button on the system or

“PLAY/PAUSE )” button on the remote control.

To stop playback

•Press the “ STOP/CLEAR” button or “ ” button on the remote control.

To specify a track to play

•Press the “ or ” button repeatedly during stop or play until your desired track number appears- Play will start from that track number.

To play a desired location on CD

•Hold down the or button during play or pause.

•When the button is held down, there will be continuous change (of position on the CD).

To repeat play

•Press the “REPEAT” button.

•Once, one track will repeat( RPT 1).

•Two times, all tracks will repeat( RPT ALL).

•Three times, “REPEAT” mode is cancelled.

Programme play (this cannot be set during playback)

•A maximum of 20 tracks can be programmed.

(1)Press the “PROG./MEMO.”or “PROGRAM”

button in stop status.

(2)Specify a track to play with the

button.

(3)Press the “PROG./MEMO.” or “PROGRAM”

button to store this track.

(4)Repeat step (1) to (3).

The programmed tracks will be played repeatedly.

(5) Press the “PLAY( )” button to play the

tracks.

(6) To check a programme sequence.

During programmed play press the “ STOP/CLEAR” button, and then press the “PROG./MEMO.” or “PROGRAM” button repeatedly.

(7) To change an existing programme.

a)During stop mode press the “PROG.

/MEMO.” or “PROGRAM” button until the desired program position appears in the display.

b)Select a new track using the

or button.

c)Press the “PROG./MEMO.”or “PROGRAM”

button to put the new track in position.

(8)To add a programme

If less than 20 programme positions are in memory, additional tracks may be added by following this procedure.

a) During stop mode press the “PROG. /

MEMO.” or “PROGRAM” button until “00” appears in the track number position on the display. While the track number “00” is flashing press the “PROG./MEMO.” or “PROGRAM” button again,this is changed to the CD normal play mode.

b)Select the track to be added by using the

or button.

c)Press the “PROG./MEMO.” or

“PROGRAM” button two times. d)Repeat step b) to c). e)After the last track has been entered,

press the “PROG./MEMO.” or

“PROGRAM” button once only.

(9)To erase a programme sequence

•In the stop mode press the “PROG.

/MEMO.” or “PROGRAM” button, and then press the “ STOP/CLEAR” button.

•It is also erased if the CD drawer is opened.

(10)If you press the “ STOP/CLEAR” button

during programmed play, the “PROGRAM” indicator goes out in the display and the programmed playback is cancelled. At that time, if you wish to resume the

programmed playback press the “PROG./MEMO.” or “PROGRAM” button and press the PLAY( ) button.

CASSETTE DECK FUNCTION

1.Tape play

(1)Press the “TAPE” button.

“TAPE” appears on the display.

(2)Press the “ PUSH EJECT”, position to

open the cassette door.

(3)Insert a recorded cassette with the

exposed tape side down.

(4)Press the “PLAY”or “PLAY”button

to begin tape playback.

(5)To manually change the tape play

directions, press the opposite PLAY button from the direction the tape is currently playing.

(6)To stop playback at any time, press the

“ STOP/CLEAR”

button.

2. To select a play mode (reverse mode)

Press the “PLAY MODE(TAPE)” button during tape function or recording from another function.

= forward or backward play once

only

= forward and backward play once

only

= forward and backward play for

six times.

3.Tape counter reset function.

During tape stop or play press the “CD /COUNTER” button.

4.Recording from Radio, CD or auxiliary source.

NOTE : Use only normal tapes.

(1) Insert a blank tape into deck. (2) Press the “TUNER/BAND”,“CD”,TAPE”

or “AUX” button. (And press the “CD / COUNTER” button to reset the tape counter)

(3) Select a play mode by pressing the

PLAY MODE (TAPE) button.

•If you want to record forward or backward

only set to .

•If you want to record from forward to

backward set to or .

(4) Select a function that you want to

record and play.

(5) Press the “ REC ” button again.

“ REC” blinks on the display.

(6) Press the “ REC ” button again to

begin recording to the direction of PLAY ( or ) indicator or press the or

button to begin recording to the

selected play direction.

5. CD to tape synchronized recording. NOTE : Use only normal tapes.

(1) Load a disc. (2) Insert a blank tape into deck. (3) Select a play mode by pressing the

PLAY MODE(TAPE) button repeatedly. In mode you can record forward

() only and in or mode you can record from forward( ) to backward ( ).

(4) Press the “CD” button.

‘CD’ appears on the display. Stop the CD if the CD is playing.

(5) Press the “CD SYNC.” button to start

recording. The CD synchronized recording begins and stops automatically at the end. When the tape is set to auto reverse backward( ), the CD will restart the current track from the beginning.

• If you want to record certain titles only,

programme these before commencing CD synchronized recording.

• If you want to record from the desired

track, select the desired track with the “

” button before

commencing CD synchronized recording.

TIMER FUNCTION

With the TIMER function you can have the radio reception and recording, CD play, tape play or auxiliary source play and recording turned on and off at the time desired.

1.Check the current time.

2.Press the “ TIMER” button to enter the timer setting mode. (If you want to correct the previous memorized TIMER,

press and hold the “ TIMER” button more than 2 seconds.) The previous memorized timer on time

and the “ ” appears in the display. Each function : TUNER-CD-TAPE flashes in the display in turn.

3.Press the “SET” button when the desired function is flashing.

4.If you select the TUNER or AUX: “REC” and “PLAY” flash in the display alternately for about 3 seconds. Press the “SET” button to confirm the desired operating mode. REC: TUNER or AUX recording and play PLAY: TUNER or AUX play only

•If you have selected the CD or TAPE,

ignore step 4.

5.When you have selected the TUNER; Select the previous memorized preset number with the “TUNING (+)/(-)” buttons and press the “SET” button. The hour with ON display flashes.

6.Set the hour to switch on by pressing the “PRESET (+)/(-)” buttons.

7.Press the “SET” button to confirm the hour to switch on. The minute with “ON” display flashes.

8.Set the minute to switch on by pressing the “PRESET (+)/(-)” buttons.

9.Press the “SET” button to confirm the minute to switch on. The hour with “OFF” now flashes in the display.

10. Set the hour to switch off by pressing the “PRESET (+)/(-)” buttons.

11. Press the “SET” button.

12. Set the minute to switch off by pressing the “PRESET (+)/(-)” buttons.

13. Press the “SET” button.

14. Adjust the volume level by pressing the “PRESET (+)/(-)” buttons.

15. Press the “SET” button. “ ” appears and the timer setting has been completed.

16. Switch the system off. The selected function is automatically switched on and off at the time set.

17. To cancel or check the timer. Each time the “ TIMER” button is

pressed you can select the timer set or cancel. You can also check the timer setting status. To activate or check the timer, press the

“ TIMER” button so that “ ” lights up in the display. To cancel the TIMER, press the timer

button so that “ ” in the display disappears.

SLEEP FUNCTION

AMP Output Power(6Ω, 2ch,T.H.D 10%): 20W+20W Frequency Response: 42~25,000Hz FM Tuning Range:

87.5~108 MHz S/N Ratio(98.1 MHz) 64/55dB(Mono/Stereo) AM(MW) Tuning Range: 530-1720kHz Usable Sensitivity: 55dB DECK S/N Ratio: 43dB Channel Separation: 50dB CD Frequency Response: 40~18,000Hz S/N Ratio: 70dB T.H.D: 0.2%

Dimensions(WxHxD):180x248x241mm Weight(net): 4.7 kg Power Requirements:

Refer to the back panel of the unit. Speaker System

Impedance: 6Ω Rated Input Power: 20W Max Input Power: 40W Frequency Response: 70~18,000 Hz Dimensions(net): 160(W)x248(H)x175(D)mm Weight(net): 2.02 kg

NOTE:

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice for improvement.

When the sleep timer is used, the power is automatically turned off after the specified time has elapsed.

1.To select the time to turn off:

Press the “SLEEP” button. (remote control only)In the display. you can see

for about 5 seconds. This means that the system turns off automatically after 90 minutes. Each time the button is pressed the time interval before it tums off is reduced by 10 minutes. i.e. 80...70... etc. Select the desired time to turns off.

2.To check the time to turn off: While the sleep function is active press the “SLEEP” button briefly. The time remaining until it turns off is displayed for about 5 seconds.

NOTE:

If you press the “SLEEP” button while the sleep time is displayed, the SLEEP time is reset.

3.To turn off the sleep function: If you wish to stop the function press the “SLEEP” button repeatedly until 10 appears, and then press the “SLEEP” button once again while 10 is displayed.

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