User manual THOMSON A3500

[. . . ] The Thomson Multimedia Pack The Thomson Multimedia Pack is an offer that includes the MusicMatch jukebox Music Management software, to be installed on your PC, and a patch cable to connect your PC to your Thomson stereo system. - Thanks to this software, you will enter the digital music world and benefit from numerous features : - MusicMatch Jukebox allows to compress music files into MP3 & WMA* (Windows Media Audio) formats recorded from your audio CDs, and to keep them on your PC. You could also use other audio sources for your recordings (vynil, tape), - It makes the search and download of internet music easier, - It allows the management of your compressed music and the creation of your own playlists, - The Jukebox is a true audio player installed on your PC, - It gives access to thousands of net radios today available on the web. The connection cable allows you to listen and share the compressed music files played by MusicMatch jukebox directly on your Thomson audio system, and thus to enjoy the digital music with your system's rich features. [. . . ] While BAS, MID, or TRE is displayed, adjust VOLUME to set the associated gain between -10 - +10. VMAx Press VMAx to enjoy enriched sound quality. Better width and depth for vocal and instrumental sound. More powerful presence for studio recording. Enhanced surround effects with greater flexibility in positioning speakers. 5 P:01 Searching Through a CD Press and hold SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to search through a CD as it is playing. MID+08 Playing a Program List While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY. CD PLAYER Loading Discs 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode. Insert up to five discs with label face up. (Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc carrier. ) 4. Loaded disc position icon lights. Mixing the Play Order Press PTY/MIX to turn on/off the playing of tracks in random order. Displaying the Program List 1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET to enter PROGRAM mode. Press SET repeatedly to list each track assignment in the program list. Sampling Tracks Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn INTRO mode off. (Remote Only) (Note: You may also press REPEAT to select 1 disc or all discs before activating INTRO & SHUFFLE functions) Tips: You can create a program of up to 32 tracks. Press CD DISPLAY repeatedly to view elapsed track time, track number, track remain time and disc remain time. Caution: Do not push to force closing of the tray during CD playback or tray opening. Tuner built-in powered subwoofer system DIMMER DEMO POWER / ECO Playing Discs Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin or pause play, and STOP to stop play. Select a specific disc by pressing DISC 1 - DISC 5. Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to select a specific track. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray while a CD is playing 2. Load/change discs for available trays by pressing DISC SKIP. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray. Tuning to a Station Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to select frequencies. CLOCK / RDS TIMER KEVLAR/WOOFER/EQ CONTROL RECORD PROG. / SET SUB WOOFER ROCK/CLASSIC CUSTOM/FLAT POP/JAZZ VOLUME Repeating the Play Order Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current disc, all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off. (Remote only) KEVLAR SOUND SYSTEM TUNE/PRESET DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE by PHONES SOURCE BAND/ DECK 1/2 VMAx AUTO PROG. DISC 1 DISC 2 DIRECT DISC ACCESS DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold SKIP-FORWARD or BACKWARD for more than 2 seconds to search through the CD. 1. Press BAND to select between FM/MW/LW radio band. Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations. UP DO WN 87. 50 MHz 6 7 Tuner EN Using Presets The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode. When in PRESET mode, the PROG light is on. [. . . ] · Discs rotate at high speed inside the player. Do not use damaged, warped, or cracked discs. Prevent damage to this product, set switch for proper voltage. · Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located inside the disc compartment. [. . . ]