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.

INTRODUCTION

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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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L

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+

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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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3

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5

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7

8

X

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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-

R

Right speaker

+



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)