User manual THOMSON AM1450

[. . . ] Before you begin Useful advice Do not use your CD Micro System immediately after transporting it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensation may cause the system to malfunction. If moisture forms inside this system, it may not operate properly. To correct the problem, turn off the power and wait about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate This system is fitted with a laser. To avoid accidents, it is to be opened by qualified technicians only. [. . . ] Press EQ PRESET on remote Activating surround sound Press SURROUND to turn on/off surround sound Boosting bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on/off bass boosting OR Press B. BOOST on remote Muting audio Turn MULTI JOG counterclockwise until the [MUTE] icon flashes on display OR Press and hold VOL -- until the [MUTE] icon flashes in display OR Press MUTE on remote control Exiting MUTE Press any key Showing demonstration Press DISPLAY/DEMO to turn on/off demonstration mode Setting sleep Press SLEEP on remote to set the time period in minutes before the unit automatically goes off Tip: To view the time period to go before the unit goes off, press SLEEP again 5 AM1450 Eng Version 5 3/27/00, 4:34 PM CD player EN Playing disc 1. Adjust volume to your desired listening level Playing a program list While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY/PAUSE Displaying the program list 1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET/PROG. repeatedly to list each track assignment in the program list Tips: 1. You may listen through headphones by inserting one set into phone jack. When in play or pause mode, press CD to show remaining time in track, remaining time in disc, track number and time elapsed. Deleting a track from a program list While in PROGRAM mode, display the programmed track to be deleted (press SET/PROG. if necessary to cycle through the list) and immediately press STOP To clear the whole programmed list, press and hold STOP for 5 seconds. The system displays the message [CLEAR]. Sampling tracks Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the disc Automatically Skipping Tracks (ATS) Creating an ATS program 1. Press TRACK REV or TRACK FWD to specify the first track to skip, and press SET/PROG. Repeat the previous step to add more tracks to the ATS program 5. Press PLAY to play the ATS program Pausing and Stopping Press PLAY/PAUSE or STOP to pause or stop CD play respectively Repeating Press REPEAT once to repeat current track Press REPEAT twice to repeat entire disc Press REPEAT a third time to turn off repeat mode Editing an ATS program Shuffling Press MIX to play tracks randomly 1. repeatedly until the display shows the track you want to change 4. Press TRACK REV or TRACK FWD to specify the replacement track to be skipped, and press SET/PROG. Repeat the previous step to change other previously programmed tracks 6. Once programming is done, the unit will go to preset one. In tuner mode, press and hold TUNER for more than 2 seconds and the message [AUTO PRESET PROGRAMMING] will scroll across the display Setting presets 1. Press PRESET/TUNE to access TUNE mode 2. Press TUNER to select desired radio band 3. Press TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN to access the desired frequency 4. The most recently accessed program location will be displayed together with a blinking [PROG] icon 6. If a different program location is preferred, press TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN to go to the desired preset number (1-32) 7. to store the selected frequency at that preset Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations Tuning to an RDS station 1. [. . . ] · Check the outlet by plugging in another device · Adjust volume setting. · Make sure you've selected the correct function · Adjust the antenna for better reception · Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights · Make sure you've put a CD in the tray · Make sure the CD's label is facing up · Try another CD · Make sure that Pause mode is not activated · Make sure CD function is selected · Clean the CD (as explained in "Care and Maintenance") · Check CD for warping, scratches, or other damage · Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit; move the set if necessary. No sound Poor radio reception CD doesn't play CD sound skips Care and Maintenance Cleaning the exterior Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft dust cloth Clean the exterior with a soft clean cloth or slightly moistened chamois leather. DO NOT use solvents as it may cause damage to the unit. Handling CDs Do not touch the signal surfaces. [. . . ]