Zenith LMG340 User Manual

Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Number LMG340 High-Performance, Mini Component CD System

Compact Disc Player System with Speakers

© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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Precautions

Graphical Symbols Explanation:

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.

REGULATORY INFORMATION:
FCC Part 15

This product has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the product is operated in a residential installation. This
product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning
the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the product and
receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

FCC WARNING: This equipment may generate or use
radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in the instruction
manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this
equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is
made.

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 THE 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

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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.

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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 on 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 cleaners.

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 the
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
surface. 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 ground­ing 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 being 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 lightning 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.

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER’S MANU-

AL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock
or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for
installation, use, and servicing.
This unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notes on Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Notes on Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front Panel/ Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Display Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Speaker System Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Antenna (Aerial) Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

BEFORE OPERATION

Setting the CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Sleep Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using Microphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Timer Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Audio Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Volume Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sound Quality Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SURROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DISPLAY MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

XDSS (Extreme Dynamic Sound System). . . . . . 11

DEMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DIMMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Auxiliary (External Equipment) Input . . . . . . . . . . 11

OPERATION

Presetting the Radio Stations (Channel Search) . 12

Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Tape Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Basic Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To Stop Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Tape Counter Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To Play Fast Rewind or Fast Forward. . . . . . . . . 14

Dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Recording Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Basic Recording Setups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recording from Radio, CD or Auxiliary source . . 15

CD to Tape Synchronized Recording . . . . . . . . . 15

CD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic Playback Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To Pause Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To Stop Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To Skip a Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To Fast Rewind or Fast Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To Go to the Next Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To Select a Disc Directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To Exchange Discs During Playback . . . . . . . . . 17

To Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Program Play Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Reference

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

About the symbols for instructions

Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to the unit
itself or other material damage.

Indicates special operating features of this unit.

Indicates tips and hints for making a task easier.

INTRODUCTION

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Before Use

Safety Precautions

Handling the unit

When shipping the unit

The original shipping carton and packing materials
come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the
unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

To keep the surface clean

Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide spray,
near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products in
contact with the unit for a long period of time. They will
leave marks on the surface.

Cleaning the unit

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty,
use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents, such as alcohol,
benzine, or thinner, as these might damage the surface
of the unit.

Notes on Discs

Handling discs

Do not touch the playback side of the disc.
Hold the disc by the edges so that fingerprints will not
get on the surface.
Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

Storing discs

After playing, store the disc in its case.
Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
heat, or leave it in a parked car exposed to direct sun­light, as there may be a considerable temperature
increase inside the car.

Cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor sound
quality and sound distortion. Before playing, clean the
disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the disc from the center
out.

Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for analog records.

Notes on Remote Control
Remote control operating range

Point the remote control at the remote sensor and press
the buttons.

"

Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the

remote sensor.

"

Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of the

remote sensor.

Remote control battery installation

Detach the battery cover on the rear
of the remote control, and insert two

R03 (size AAA) batteries with
and aligned correctly.

Caution

Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.).

Notes on Tapes

Preventing overwriting a recording

Removing the safety tab(s) of the cassette (with a small
screwdriver) will prevent accidental erasure.

To record again, cover the hole of the tab with adhesive
tape.

Side A

Tab for side B

Tab for side A

Adhesive tape.

YES

NO

Front Panel/Rear Panel

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1. POWER (STANDBY/ON) button

2. • PLAY MODE button

• DEMO button

3. • CD SYNC. button

• NORMAL DUBBING button

4. HIGH SPEED DUBBING button

5. RECORD/ RECORD PAUSE ( REC ) button

6. FUNCTION SELECT buttons
(TUNER, TAPE, CD, AUX)

7. • TUNING DOWN button

• PRESET DOWN button

• REWIND ( ) button

• REVERSE PLAY ( ) button

• STOP ( )/CLEAR button

• FORWARD PLAY ( ) button

• TUNING UP button

• PRESET UP button

• FAST FORWARD ( ) button

• CD PAUSE button

• SET (CLOCK/ TIMER) button

• COUNTER RESET button

8. • PROG. button

• MEMO. button

• ENTER button

9. HEADPHONE JACK (PHONES): 6.3mm

10. EQUALIZER knob (EQ)

11. PUSH OPEN position - TAPE A (DECK A)

12. SURROUND ADJUST knob

13.

MULTI JOG SHUTTLE

14. PUSH OPEN position - TAPE B (DECK B)

15. • MIC JACK (MIC): 6.3mm

• MIC VOLUME KNOB (MIC VOL.)

16. VOLUME DOWN/UP knob

17. XDSS button

18. MODE/RIF button

19. TIMER button

20. CLOCK button

21. CD OPEN/ CLOSE(CD ) button

22. DISC SKIP button

23. DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons
(DISC1, DISC2, DISC3)

24. ANTENNA TERMINAL

25. AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

26. SPEAKER TERMINAL

27. POWER CORD

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AM
FM

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R

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INTRODUCTION

Remote Control

TAPE-A TAPE-B

TAPE-A TAPE-B

Display Window

1. XDSS button

2. POWER button

3. TUNER/BAND button

4. AUX button

5. PRESET ( ) button

6. CD FUNCTION buttons

• PLAY/ PAUSE ( ) button

• CD STOP( ) button

• CD SKIP (

/

) button

• FAST REWIND/ FAST FORWARD PLAY
(

/

) button

• REPEAT button

7. DISPLAY MODE button

8. CLOCK button

9. TAPE FUNCTION buttons

• RECORD/ RECORD PAUSE ( ) button

• REVERSE PLAY ( ) button

• FORWARD PLAY ( ) button

• TAPE STOP button ( )

• FAST FORWARD PLAY ( ) button

• FAST REWIND PLAY ( ) button

• TAPE-A/B SELECT button

10. DIMMER button

11. SLEEP button

12. DISC SKIP (D.SKIP) button

13. PROGRAM button

14. VOLUME CONTROL ( ) button

15. EQUALIZER PATTERN (EQ PATT.) button

16. MUTE button

17. SURROUND (SURR.) button

AUTO

AUTO

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AUTO

1. PLAY/ PAUSE indicator

2. PROGRAM indicator

3. REPEAT indicator

4. SLEEP indicator

5. TIMER indicator

6. FM STEREO RECEIVING indicator

7. CD SYNC. indicator

8. MEMORY indicator

9. CD TRACK indicator

10. CD TRACK OVER indicator

11. AUTO TUNE RECEIVING indicator

12. • PLAY MODE SELECT indicator

• TAPE PLAY DIRECTION indicator

• TAPE A/B SELECT indicator

13. • RECORD/RECORD PAUSE indicator

• NORMAL DUBBING indicator

• HIGH DUBBING indicator

14. MUTE indicator

15. LEVEL indicator

16. SURROUND indicator

17. MIC indicator

18. DISC Number indicator

19. XDSS indicator

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TAPE-A TAPE-B

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Connections

Speaker System Connection

Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and those of the
cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters (distance, level, etc.).

FM

otes

• Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords
are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack base.

• If you use front speakers with a low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive sound
output to the speakers.

• Do not disassemble the front cover of supplied speaker

.

Antenna (Aerial) Connections

Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for listening to the radio.

• Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM antenna connector.

• Connect the FM wire antenna (or FM “T” antenna) to the FM 300Ω connector.

otes

•To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the unit and other components.

• Be sure to fully extend the FM antenna wire.

• After connecting the FM antenna wire, keep it as horizontal as possible.

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R

red

+

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-

-

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Right speaker

+

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red

black

Left speaker



FM external
antenna(aerial)
(not supplied)

300 cable

FM indoor

antenna(aerial)

Position
it for the
best
reception

AM

FM

AM loop antenna (aerial)
(Supplied)

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BEFORE OPERATION

11

Press CLOCK.

(If the clock requires setting, press and hold
CLOCK for more than 2 seconds.)

- The hours display begins to blink.

22

. Select either the 24 hour cycle or the 12 hour

cycle with the MULTI JOG SHUTTLE.

33

Press SET to confirm the selected hour cycle.

44

Use MULTI JOG SHUTTLE to set the current
hour.

55

Press SET.

66

. Use MULTI JOG SHUTTLE to set current

minutes.

77

Press SET and the correct time is shown on
the display.

88

Press CLOCK at any time to show the time on
the display, for about 5 seconds.

(12HR)

(24HR)

or

When the sleep timer is set, the unit automatically turns off after the specified time has elapsed.

11

To specify the time delay before the power is
turned off, press SLEEP.

In the display window 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 turns off is reduced by 10 minutes. i.e.

80...70... etc.
Select the desired time to turn off.

22

To check the remaining time until the power is
turned off.

While the sleep function is active press SLEEP
briefly. The time remaining until the unit turns off

is displayed for about 5 seconds.

ote

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

To cancel Sleep Timer setting

If you wish to stop the function, press the SLEEP button
repeatedly until 10 appears, and then press SLEEP
once again after 10 shows on the display.

Sleep Timer Function

Setting the CLOCK

You can sing along with a music source by connecting a
microphone to the unit.

11

Connect your microphone (not supplied) to the
MIC jack.

22

Play the song you want to sing along with.

33

Sing along with the accompaniment.

Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC
VOLUME KNOB.

For your reference

You can record using a microphone.
Refer to the “Recording” explanation section.

otes

• When not using the microphone, set the MIC volume
knob to minimum or turn off the MIC and remove the
microphone from the MIC jack.

• If the microphone is set too near the speaker, a
howling sound may be produced. In this case, move
the microphone away from the speaker or decrease
the sound level with the MIC volume control.

• If the sound through the microphone is extremely loud,
it may be distorted. In this case, turn the MIC volume
control toward minimum.

Using Microphone

Timer Functions

10

11

Press CLOCK to check the current time.

22

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

memorized TIMER setting, press and hold the
“TIMER” button more than 2 seconds.)

The previous memorized timer setting for On
Time and “

TIMER

” appear in the display. Each
function: TUNER-CD-TAPE flash in the display
window in turn.

33

Press SET when the desired function
flashes.

44

If you select TUNER:
PLAY and REC flash in the display window
alternately for about 3 seconds. Press SET to
confirm the desired operating mode.

REC: TUNER recording and play
PLAY: TUNER play only

• If you have selected CD or TAPE,

ignore step 4.

55

If you have selected TUNER:
To correct a previously memorized preset
number, use the MULTI JOG SHUTTLE and
press SET.
The hour “ON TIME” display flashes.

• If you have selected CD or TAPE, ignore

step 5.

66

Set the turn on hour using the MULTI JOG
SHUTTLE.

77

Press SET to confirm the turn on hour time.

The minute display flashes.

88

Set the turn on minutes time using the
MULTI JOG SHUTTLE.

99

Press SET to confirm the turn on minutes
time.

The hour ‘OFF TIME’ now flashes in the display.

1100

Set the turn off hour time using the MULTI
JOG SHUTTLE.

1111

Press SET.

1122

Set the turn off minutes using the MULTI
JOG SHUTTLE.

1133

Press SET.

1144

Adjust the volume level using the MULTI
JOG SHUTTLE.

1155

Press SET.

“

TIMER

” appears in the display window and

the timer setting has been completed.

1166

Turn the system off.

The selected function is automatically
switched on and off at the preset times.

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 repeatedly so that “TIMER” appears in the
display window.
To cancel the TIMER, press the “TIMER” button
repeatedly so that “TIMER” disappears from the
display window.

Using 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.

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BEFORE OPERATION

Audio Adjustment

Volume Adjustment

• On unit, turn VOLUME DOWN/UP knob clockwise to

increase the sound level, or counterclockwise to
decrease it.

• On remote, use VOLUME CONTROL ( ) to increase
the sound level, or use the VOLUME CONTROL ( )

to decrease sound.

Sound Quality Adjustment

•To activate stereo sound

-You can choose between 8 fixed sound impressions
and 1 USER MODE.
Select a desired sound mode using the EQ PATT.
button ( or turning EQ knob on the front panel).

- When you select USER MODE, press the ENTER
button repeatedly.
You can select three sound modes (BASS,
MIDDLE, TREBLE).

- Each time you press the button the indicator in the
display window changes as follows.

FLAT → ROCK → POP → VOCAL → CLASSIC

↑

USER MODE ← SAMBA ← SALSA ← JAZZ

•Headphone Jack

Connect a stereo headphone plug ( 6.3mm) into the
headphone jack.
The speakers are automatically disconnected when
you plug in the headphones (not supplied).

MUTE

Press MUTE to turn off the sound, press again to
restore.
You can mute your unit in order, for example, to answer
a telephone, “MUTE” indicator flashes in the display
window.

SURROUND

To activate surround mode

•You can choose between 6 fixed sound impressions.

• Select a desired surround mode using the

SURROUND button.

• Each time you press SURROUND, the indicator
changes as follows.

SURROUND OFF → SIMULATED LOW → SIMULATED HIGH

↑

MOVIE HIGH ← MOVIE LOW ← MUSIC HIGH ← MUSIC LOW

DISPLA YMODE

Whenever you press DISPLAY MODE, you can enjoy
the spectrum change with 6 types in the display.

XDSS (Extreme Dynamic Sound System)

- Use the XDSS feature to reinforce treble, bass and

surround effect.

- Each time you press XDSS the indicator changes as
follows.

XDSS OFF → XDSS1 ON → XDSS2 ON

DEMO

Press DEMO with the power off to review the available
functions in the display window.
To cancel DEMO, press POWER or DEMO again.
During demonstration with the power on, you can cancel
DEMO by pressing any other button.

DIMMER

Dimmer darkens the display window by half with the
power on. Press DIMMER once, and the display dark­ens. If you press Dimmer a second time, the display will
darken by half again. To cancel, press Dimmer a third
time.

11

Connect an auxiliary device i.e. TV or VCR, via the rear mounted AUX input jacks.

22

Press AUX.

Auxiliary (External Equipment) Input

ote

You can also record from the auxiliary input source,
see Recording Section.

Presetting the Radio Stations (Channel Search)

12

11

Press POWER to turn the unit on.

22

Press TUNER or TUNER/BAND to show either
FM or AM in the display window.

33

Every time you press TUNER or TUNER/BAND,
FM and AM change alternately.

44

Press TUNING DOWN/UP on the front panel
until the frequency indicator starts to change,
then release.

Scanning stops when the unit tunes in a
station.

55

Press MEMO on the front panel.

A preset number will flash in the display window.

66

Press PRESET DOWN/UP (or PRESET ( )
on the remote control) to select the preset
number you want.

77

Press MEMO on the front panel again.

- The station is stored.

88

Repeat steps 3 to 6 to store other stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Use the MULTI JOG SHUTTLE to tune in the station
manually.

To clear all memorized stations

Press and hold MEMO on the front panel for about two
seconds, “CLEAR” appears in the display window.
Press CLEAR again, the stations are cleared.

For your reference

If all stations have already been entered, the FULL
message will appear in the display window for a moment
and then a preset number will flash. To change the preset
number, follow the steps 6-7 on the left side.

To recall preset numbers

Press and hold PRESET DOWN/UP ( or PRESET
()on the remote control) until the desired preset

number appears or press the button repeatedly.

Automatic Tuning

Use TUNING DOWN/UP.

Manual Tuning

Usw the MULTI JOG SHUTTLE.

You can preset 30 stations for FM and AM. Before tuning, make sure that you have turned the volume down to the
minimum level.

TUNER

MULTI JOG
SHUTTLE

• TUNING DOWN/UP

• PRESET DOWN/UP

• STOP ( )/ CLEAR

TUNER/

BAND

PRESET ( )

MEMO

POWER

X

TAPE-A TAPE-B

13

OPERATION

Listening to the Radio

11

Use TUNER or TUNER/BAND to select either
AM or FM in the display window.

The last received station is tuned in.

22

Press PRESET DOWN/UP (or PRESET
on the remote control) repeatedly to select the
preset station you want.

Each time you press the button, the unit tunes in
the next preset station.

33

Adjust the volume by rotating VOLUME
DOWN/UP KNOB (or pressing VOLUME ( )

on the remote control) repeatedly.

To listen to non-preset radio stations

• For manual tuning, see “Manual Tuning” on the previ­ous page.

• For automatic tuning, see “Automatic Tuning” on the
previous page.

To turn the radio off

Press POWER to turn the unit off or select another
function mode (CD, TAPE or AUX).

For your reference

•

If a FM program is noisy

Press MODE/RIF repeatedly so that “STEREO” dis­appears in the display window. There will be no
stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press

MODE/RIF again to restore the stereo effect.

•

To improve reception

Reposition the supplied antennas.

otes

•

Use MODE/RIF (Radio Interference Filter)
function to switch to Mono reception if stereo
reception is distorted by noise.

•

When recording weak AM broadcasts, if beat noises
occur, press MODE/RIF once.

Preset radio stations in the units memory first (see “Presetting the Radio Stations (Channel Search)” on the
previous page).

TUNER

•TUNING DOWN/UP

•PRESET DOWN/UP

TUNER/

BAND

PRESET ( )

POWER

MODE/RIF

VOLUME DOWN/
UP KNOB

VOLUME
()

X

TAPE-A TAPE-B

Tape Playback

14

Basic Playback

11

Use TAPE or TAPE-A/B button to select TAPE A or
TAPE B cassette deck.

(“NO TAPE” appears in the display window.)

22

Open cassette TAPE A (or B) door by pushing
the PUSH OPEN button.

33

Insert one or two cassettes with the tape side
to the bottom and then close the TAPE A

(and/or B) door.

44

Press PLAY ( or ).

AUTO STOP DECK (TAPE A)

After Tape A deck plays front side of cassette, the unit
stops automatically.

AUTO REVERSE DECK (TAPE A/B)

Select cassette playback direction (front or back) with

PLAY MODE button.

To Stop Play

Press STOP ( ) during playback.

Tape Counter Reset

Press COUNTER during playback.

Playing time appears “TAP A (or B) 0000” in display
window.

To Play Fast Rewind or Fast Forward

After pressing and holding / on the front
panel or / on the remote control during
playback, press PLAY ( ) at the tape position you

want.

Dubbing

How to copy from one tape to another.

11

Press TAPE or TAPE-A/ B.

•

Cassette TAPE A- Insert the playback tape to dub.

•Cassette TAPE B- Insert a blank tape to copy on.

22

Press NOR./ Hi DUBB. as indicated below.

To stop dubbing, press STOP( ).

Press
NOR.-

DUBBING

Hi-

DUBBING

Display

Function

Normal speed

copying.

Double speed

copying.

TAPE

•

/

•

PLAY ( / )

•

STOP ( )/ CLEAR

NOR./Hi

DUBB

STOP ( )

PLAY ( / )

TAPE-A/B

/

PLAY MODE

Presses

One

Two

Three

Display Function

After the cassette in deck TAPE B
plays front or reverse (backward
play) side, stops automatically.

After the cassette in deck TAPE B
plays front and reverse side, stops
automatically.

After the cassette in deck TAPE B
plays six times repeatedly front and
reverse side, stops automatically.

X

TAPE-A TAPE-B

OPERATION

15

Recording Setup

Basic Recording Setups

11

Press CD or TUNER/BAND to select source.

22

Open the cassette deck TAPE B and insert a
blank cassette into the cassette compartment.

Set the recording direction

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to set the recording
direction.

Recording from Radio, CD or Auxiliary
source

11

Press RECORD/ RECORD PAUSE ( REC or

) button .

“ REC” flashes and holds the cassette in pause
mode.

22

Press PLAY( ) on the front panel.

The recording begins.

To Pause Recording

To pause the recording, press RECORD/ RECORD
PAUSE ( REC or ) button again.
“ REC” flashes in display window.

To Stop Recording

Press TAPE STOP ( ).

CD to Tape Synchronized Recording

The CD synchro recording function dubs a complete CD
and programmed titles automatically onto a cassette.

11

In Stop mode, press CD SYNC..

“ REC” flashes and “ ” appears in the
display window.

22

The synchronized recording is started auto­matically after about 7 seconds.

otes

•

If you wish to record from the desired track, select
the desired track with / before

commencing CD synchro recording.

•

A function change is not possible during
recording.

Wind the tape to the recording start point.
Only use normal tapes to make recordings.
You can only use deck B for recording.

TUNER

CD SYNC.

PLAY MODE

REC

TUNER/

BAND

CD,

TAPE
STOP ( )

PLAY ( / )

•

/

•

PRESET DOWN

•

PLAY ( / )

•

STOP ( )/ CLEAR

Presses

One

Two

Three

Display

Function

Recording front side.

Recording front and
reverse side.

X

TAPE-A TAPE-B

CD Playback (Continued)

16

Basic Playback Setup

11

Press POWER to turn on the unit.

22

Press the CD button to enter the CD mode.

If no disc is in the disc drawer, the “NO DISC” indi­cator appears.

33

Press CD OPEN/CLOSE ( ) and place the
disc into the disc tray.

The disc on the left (DISC 1) is played first.

ote

To load an 8cm(3 inch) disc, put it onto the inner circle
of the tray.

44

Press CD OPEN/CLOSE ( ) to close the disc
compartment.

55

Press PLAY ( ) or PLAY/ PAUSE ( )

on the

remote control

.

To Pause Play

Press CD PAUSE (CD ) or PLAY/ PAUSE ( ) on
the remote control during playback.

Press the button again to resume play.

To Stop Play

Press STOP ( ) during playback.

To Skip a Track

• Press on the front panel or CD SKIP
on the remote control to go to the next track.

• When button on the front panel or CD SKIP

button on the remote control is pressed
once midway through a track, the player returns
to the start of that track. When it is pressed again,
a track is skipped each time the button is pressed.

To Fast Rewind or Fast Forward

After pressing and holding / on the front
panel or / on the remote control
during playback, press PLAY ( ) at the point you

want.

To Go to the Next Disc

Press DISC SKIP or D.SKIP during playback or
in Stop mode.

To Select a Disc Directly

Press DISC 1, DISC 2 or DISC 3 during playback or
in Stop mode.

When you press DISC 1-3 before playing a disc, the unit
will automatically start playing the selected disc.

With the label side up

CD OPEN/
CLOSE( )

PLAY/ PAUSE
()

STOP ( )

DISC SKIP

D.SKIP

•/

•PLAY ( / )

•STOP ( )/ CLEAR

•CD PAUSE (CD )

DISC 1,2,3

DISC 1

POWER

X

TAPE-A TAPE-B

17

OPERATION

CD Playback (Continued)

To Exchange Discs During Playback

You can open the disc tray while playing a disc to check
what discs are to be played next and exchange discs,
without interrupting playback of the current disc.

11

Press CD OPEN/CLOSE ( ).

The disc tray is opened. Two disc compartments
appear. Even if the unit is playing a disc, it doesn’t
stop playing.

22

Replace discs in the compartments with other
ones.

The unit plays the disc in the left compartment
after the current disc, and then the one in the
right compartment.

33

Press CD OPEN/CLOSE ( ).

The CD door closes.

otes

•

Do not place more than one compact disc on one disc
tray at the same time.

•

Do not push on the disc tray to close CD door, you
may damage the unit.

To Repeat Play

To play one track repeatedly.

Press REPEAT once during playback.

- “REPEAT 1” appears in the display window.

To play one disc repeatedly.

Press REPEAT again during playback.

- “REPEAT 1 DISC” appears in the display window.

To play all tracks on all discs repeatedly

Press REPEAT once more during playback.

- “REPEAT ALL DISC”appears in the display window.

To cancel repeat play

- Press REPEAT several times until repeat indicators

disappear.

Program repeat play

• Press REPEAT once during program play.

- “REPEAT 1” appears in the display window.
(One track repeat)

• Press REPEAT again during program play.

- “REPEAT ALL DISC” appears in the display win­dow. (All program repeat)

REPEAT

CD OPEN/CLOSE( )

X

TAPE-A TAPE-B

CD Playback

18

Program Play Setup

You can arrange the order of the tracks on the discs and
create your own program. The program can contain up

to 20 tracks.

11

Press PROG. (or PROGRAM on the remote
control) in the Stop mode.

22

Press D.SKIP or DISC DIRECT PLAY (DISC1/2/3)
to select the disc.

33

Use PRESET DOWN/UP or MULTI JOG SHUTTLE
on the front panel or CD SKIP
/ on the remote control to select the

track.

44

Press PROG. (or PROGRAM on the remote
control).

55

Repeat steps 1~4 to select additional discs and
tracks.

66

Press PLAY( ) (or PLAY/ PAUSE ( ) on the
remote control).

To check program contents

Press PROG. (or PROGRAM on the remote control) in
Stop mode.

- The disc, track and program number will be displayed.

To clear program contents

Press PROG. (or PROGRAM on the remote control) in
Stop mode. Then press CLEAR on the front panel or

CD STOP ( ) on the remote control.

To add program contents

1. Press PROG. (or PROGRAM on the remote control)

repeatedly in the program Stop mode until “Disc
Number” blinks.

2. Repeat steps 2~5 as shown to the left.

To modify program contents

1. Use PROG. (or PROGRAM on the remote control)

to display program number you want to
modify.

2. Repeat steps 2~4 as shown to the left .

PROG.

PROGRAM

•

PLAY ( / )

•

PRESET DOWN/UP

•

STOP ( )CLEAR

PLAY/ PAUSE

()

CD STOP
()

DISC 1,2,3

X

TAPE-A TAPE-B

REFERENCE

19

Troubleshooting

Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service.

Symptom

No power.

No sound.

The unit does not start
playback.

The remote control
does not work properly.

Cause

• The power cord is disconnected.

• The audio cables are not connected
securely.

• The external source equipment’s power
is switched off.

• The Digital Audio Output is set
to the wrong position.

• No disc is inserted.

• An unplayable disc is inserted.

• The disc is placed upside down.

• The disc is not placed within the guide.

• The disc is dirty.

• The remote control is not pointed at the
remote sensor on the unit.

• The remote control is too far from the
unit.

• There is an obstacle in the path of the
remote control and the unit.

• The batteries in the remote control are
exhausted.

Possible Solution

• Plug the power cord into a wall power
outlet securely.

• Insert the audio cables into the jacks
securely.

•Turn on the power of the external equip­ment connected with the audio cables.

• Set the Digital Audio Output to the cor­rect position, then turn on the unit again
by pressing POWER.

• Insert a disc.

• Insert a playable disc.

• Place the disc with the playback side
down.

• Place the disc on the disc tray correctly
inside the guide.

• Clean the disc.

•Point the remote control at the remote
sensor on the unit.

• Operate the remote control within about
23 ft (7 m).

• Remove the obstacle.

• Replace the batteries with new ones.

Specifications

20

GeneralCD

Tuner

AM

FM

(MW)

Amp

Speakers

TAPE

Power Supply AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption 190W

Weight (Approx.) 23 pounds
External Dimensions (Approx.) 11 x 14.5 x 15.7 inches (W x H x D)
Frequency response 40 - 18000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 70 dB
Dynamic range 70 dB
Tuning Range 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 61/58 dB
Frequency Response 60 - 10000 Hz
Tuning Range 530 - 1720 kHz
Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 35 dB
Frequency Response 100 - 1900 Hz
Output Power 200W + 200W
T.H.D 0.15%
Frequency Response 25 - 25000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 80 dB
Tape Speed 4.75cm/sec
Wow Flutter 0.25% (MTT -111, JIS-WTD)
F.F/REW Time 120sec (C-60)
Frequency Response 125 - 8000Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 43dB
Channel Separation 50dB(P/B)/45dB(R/P)
Erase Ratio 55dB (MTT-5511)

Model Number FE-986E
Type 3Way 3Speaker

Impedance 6Ω
Frequency Response 45-20000Hz
Sound Pressure Level 85 dB/W (1m)
Rated Input Power 200W
Max. Input Power 400W
Net Dimensions (Approx.) 11 x 16.3 x 12.5 inches (W x H x D)
Net Weight (Approx.) 17 pounds

❋ Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Notes

21

Notes

22

Notes

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ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Zenith Part No. 206-3875
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LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069 Printed in China

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Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workman­ship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") listed below, effective from the date
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LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase.

PARTS: 1 Year from the Date of Purchase.

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•

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•

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•

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•

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•

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•

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•

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•

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•

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Compact Disc Player System with Speakers LMG340

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