Bergstrom J023 User manual

The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Power Details: 230V a.c.
50Hz
35W
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before starting and ensure you are familiar with the
operation of your new HIFI Stacking System.
CAUTION:
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
THIS UNIT SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT:
SINCE MOVEMENT OF THE CD MECHANISM AND THE SENSITIVE CIRCUITRY MAY CAUSE INTERFERENCE TO
THE RADIO TUNER NEARBY, SWITCH THIS UNIT OFF WHILE OPERATING OTHER RADIO DEVICES.
HIFI Stacking System
J023 v002: 20/05/22
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 2
IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. PLEASE DO NOT TERMINATE THE POWER SUPPLY WHILE THE UNIT IS PLAYING OR READING THE
DISC AS IT MAY CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. IT IS SAFE TO POWER OFF THE SYSTEM
WHEN THE DISC IS NO LONGER PLAYING AND THE SCREEN SHOWS “NO DISC” OR THE DISC IS
NOT PLAYING
2. DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE CD DOOR TRAY BY HAND OR FORCE AS THIS MAY CAUSE THE
SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. ONLY OPEN THE CD DOOR TRAY BY USING THE OPEN/CLOSE SWITCH
ON THE UNIT OR REMOTE CONTROL.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
INSTALLATION
•Unpack all parts and remove protective material (tapes and cable ties).
•Do not connect the unit to the mains before checking the mains voltage and before all other
connections have been made.
•Do not cover any vents and make sure that there is a space of several centimetres around the unit for
ventilation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.......................................................................................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................... 2
PARTS................................................................................................................................................................. 4
CONNECTION..................................................................................................................................................... 5
SETTING THE CLOCK .......................................................................................................................................... 5
LISTENING TO RADIO......................................................................................................................................... 5
MANUAL TUNING.............................................................................................................................................. 5
AUTO TUNING ................................................................................................................................................... 6
PRESET STATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 6
FM & FM-STEREO RECEPTION........................................................................................................................... 6
HINTS FOR BEST RECEPTION:- ........................................................................................................................... 6
PHONO............................................................................................................................................................... 7
PLAYING COMPACT DISC................................................................................................................................... 7
GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................................................. 7
PLAY / PAUSE MODE ..................................................................................................................................... 8

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 3
STOP MODE .................................................................................................................................................... 8
SKIP MODE (SKIP UP /SKIP DOWN ) ......................................................................................................... 8
SEARCH MODE (SEARCH UP /SEARCH DOWN )......................................................................................... 8
FOR MP3 DISC.................................................................................................................................................... 8
REPEAT/RANDOM MODE .................................................................................................................................. 9
FOR CD/MP3 DISC.............................................................................................................................................. 9
REPEAT PLAY...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Note:.................................................................................................................................................................. 9
RANDOM PLAY................................................................................................................................................... 9
CD/MP3 DISC PROGRAMMING ......................................................................................................................... 9
PLAYBACK OF MP3 SONG VIA USB STORAGE MEDIA...................................................................................... 10
CONNECTING................................................................................................................................................... 10
ENCODING ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
ENCODING OF CD FILE INTO MP3 FILE ............................................................................................................ 10
A) CD ENCODING ............................................................................................................................................. 10
I) ENCODING 1 TRACK...................................................................................................................................... 10
II) ENCODING 1 ENTIRE DISC ........................................................................................................................... 11
IV) COPYING OF MP3 FILE................................................................................................................................ 11
B) CASSETE ENCODING.................................................................................................................................... 11
C) PHONO ENCODING...................................................................................................................................... 11
D) TRACK SEPARATION (BY REMOTE HANDSET) ............................................................................................. 12
REMOVING THE USB........................................................................................................................................ 12
LISTENING TO TAPE ......................................................................................................................................... 12
GENERAL OPERATION...................................................................................................................................... 12
PLAYBACK ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
RECORDING ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
MORE FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................. 14

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 4
PARTS
1. Dust cover
2. LCD display
3. Remote sensor
4. Standby LED indicator
5. Power on/Standby button
6. Record button
7. FM Mode (Mono/ST.) / High Speed dubbing
button
8. Memory/Clock adjustment button
9. Sleep/Timer button
10. Disc change button
11. Repeat/Random/Pre-DN button
12. 3.5mm headphone jack
13. +10 Tracks/Pre-up button
14. Function select buttons
15. Cassette door 1
16. Deck 1 buttons
RECORD KEY
PLAYBACK KEY
REWIND KEY
FAST FORWARD KEY
STOP/EJECT KEY
PAUSE KEY
17. Disc 1,2, 3 selector
18. CD door
19. Pre-Set EQ button for different sound: POP,
JAZZ, ROCK, CLASSIC, FLAT
20. CD Stop button
21. CD Play/Pause button
22. Volume up-down button
23. Skip/Search/Tuning up button
24. Skip/Search/Tuning down button
25. X-Bass button
26. Cassette door 2
27. Deck 2 control keys
28. CD door open/close button
29. Power cable

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 5
30. USB socket
31. Spindle adaptor
32. Turntable speed selector/Auto stop switch
33. Pick-up holder
34. Speaker wire terminal
35. FM wire antenna
CONNECTION
1. Connect the power cable (29) to the mains socket and
switch on the power switch at the front of unit.
When you first plug the unit into the mains, the unit will
go into standby mode.
2. Connect the speaker wire to the speaker terminal (34)
located on the back of the unit. Make sure you are
connecting the right cable correctly to the speaker
terminal (34).
3. The receiver has a build-in wire antenna which should
completely unravel and extended for best reception (35).
4. Now connect the power cable (29) to the mains socket
and switch on the power switch at the front of the unit
(5). When you first plug the unit into the mains, the unit
will go into standby mode.
5. Select “CD“ function. If the LCD display (2) is on with
backlighting, it means the power supply is normal. Now
the system is ready to play music.
SETTING THE CLOCK
In standby mode, press the “MEMORY/CLOCK ADJUSTMENT” button (8).
The first 2 hour digits will flash. Press SKIP UP (23) or SKIP DOWN (24) button to set the correct hour and
press “MEMORY/CLOCK ADJUSTMENT” button (8) to confirm.
Then, the last 2 minute digits will flash. Press SKIP UP (23) or SKIP DOWN (24) button to set the correct
minutes.
Press “MEMORY/CLOCK ADJUSTMENT” button (8) to store the correct time.
Press and hold the “STOP” button (20) to change 12/24 hour clock display.
Note: The pre-set time will be reset completely if the unit is disconnected from the mains power supply. It
is recommended to leave the system in standby mode for convenient usage.
LISTENING TO RADIO
MANUAL TUNING
Press “TUNER/BAND” button (14) and select the desired band (MW (AM) or FM).
Tune to the required station by pressing the tuning “+” or “-” button (23,24).
Adjust volume controls (22) to the desired volume level.

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 6
AUTO TUNING
Press ”TUNER/BAND” button (14) and select the desired band (MW (AM) or FM).
Press and hold the tuning “+” or “-” button (23,24) for 1-2 seconds and then release.
The unit will start searching automatically and stop when a radio station is found.
Repeat step 3 & 4 until the desired radio station is reached.
Adjust volume controls (22) to the desired volume level.
PRESET STATIONS
You can store up to total of 40 radio stations (20 FM, 20 AM) in the memory.
Set to radio mode.
Turn to the desired radio station using either manual or auto tuning method.
Press “ MEMORY ” button (8) to enable programming.
Press “ PRE-UP “ or “ PRE-DN” button (11,13) to select the desired station memory for storage.
Press “MEMORY ” button (8) again to confirm the setting.
Repeat step 2 to 5 to store other stations.
Press “PRE-UP” or “ PRE-DN” button (11,13) to select the pre-set stations in order.
To return to normal tuner mode, release keys.
NOTE: The pre-set memories will remain even when switching off the main power button on the system.
After 5 seconds program state will revert to normal tuner mode.
You can overwrite a pre-set station by storing another frequency in its place.
FM & FM-STEREO RECEPTION
Press the “FM ST/MONO” button (7) repeatedly to listen to FM programs in mono when stereo signals are
weak.
If stereo signal is being received, the “ST” indicator “ ” will appear on LCD (2) to show FM stereo
program is now receiving.
HINTS FOR BEST RECEPTION:-
AM: The receiver has a build-in AM bar antenna. If AM reception is weak, slightly rotate or re-position the
unit to improve AM reception.
FM: The receiver has a build-in FM wire antenna (35) hanging from the cabinet rear panel. This wire should
be completely unravelled and extended for best reception.

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 7
PHONO
NOTE:
•Remove the stylus protector.
•Be sure that the tone arm is being detached from the
tone arm rest before operating and re-secured again
afterwards.
1. Press “PHONO” function from function selector (14)
2. Set the speed selector to the proper position depending
on the record to be played.
3. Place the record on the turntable (use the spindle
adaptor if required).
4. Lift the tone arm from the rest and slowly move it to the
record side. The turntable will start to rotate.
5. Place the tone arm to the desired position of the record.
6. Adjust the volume to the desired level.
7. At the end of the record, the turntable will automatically
stop rotating. Lift the tone arm from the record and
return it to the tone arm rest.
8. To stop manually, lift the tone arm from the record and
return it to the tone arm rest.
9. On some records the auto-stop area is out of the unit’s setting, so it will stop before the last track
finishes. In this case, set the auto-stop switch (35) to “OFF“ position. It will then run to the end of the
record but will not stop automatically (turn off the unit by power button or switch back the auto-stop
switch to “ON“ position to stop the turntable rotating). Then return the tone arm to the rest position.
10. If the sound becomes muffled you might have dust on your stylus. Just give it a quick blow.
PLAYING COMPACT DISC
GETTING STARTED
Press “CD” button (14) and the display should show “CD”.
Press “OPEN/CLOSE” button (28) to open the CD door.
Place a CD with the printed side facing up inside the tray.
Press the “ “ button (10) or “DISC-CHANGE” button on the remote control to turn the CD tray, and load
out the other disc compartment.
Press the “OPEN/CLOSE” button (28) to close the CD door.
Whilst CD search is running, the LCD display (2) will show the total number of discs, number of tracks.
NOTE: CD searching will be performed every time when switching to CD mode or closing the CD door. All CD
functions will be resumed after the CD searching is completed.

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 8
PLAY / PAUSE MODE
1. Press the “PLAY/PAUSE” button (21) to start playback, the first track of the first disc will be played and
the play indicator will appear on the LCD display.
2. Or press either the “DISC 1” , “DISC 2” , “DISC 3” button (17), for the the disc inside the desired tray to
be played directly.
3. To interrupt, press the “PLAY/PAUSE” button once (21), and information on LCD display (2) will start
flashing. Press again to release and resume normal playback.
STOP MODE
1. If “STOP” button (20) is pressed during play or pause mode, system will go to stop mode.
SKIP MODE (SKIP UP /SKIP DOWN )
1. During play or pause mode, if “SKIP +” button (23) is pressed it will go to next track and display the track
number and then remain in play or pause mode.
2. During play or pause mode, if “SKIP -” button (24) is pressed it will go to the previous track and remain
in play or pause mode.
SEARCH MODE (SEARCH UP /SEARCH DOWN )
1. During play mode, if “SEARCH +” button (23) is pressed and held for few seconds, it will start searching
forward.
2. During play mode, if “SEARCH -” button (24) is pressed and held for few seconds, it will start searching
backwards.
FOR MP3 DISC
1. Insert MP3 disc into CD player. After focus search has completed, the total number of tracks will be
shown on the LCD display (2).
2. Press “SKIP UP “ (23) or “SKIP DOWN “(24) or “+10/ PRE-UP” (13) button to select the track
number.
3. When the desired track and folder is selected, press the CD “PLAY/PAUSE” button (21) to start playback.
Remarks:-
- Bit rate : 32 kbps~320kbps, sampling rate : 32khz, 44.1khz and 48 khz decodable
- The performance of playing MP3 disc varies depending on the quality of the recording disc and the
method of recording. Furthermore, the searching lead-time for MP3-CDs is longer than for normal CDs
due to different formats.
- When over the 100th tracks in a single disc is being selected for playback, the track number keeps
flashing while the playback time keeps showing on display during CD play mode.
- When over the 100th tracks in a single disc is being selected but put in pause mode, the track number
keeps showing while the playback time keeps flashing on display.

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 9
REPEAT/RANDOM MODE
Press the REPEAT/RANDOM button before or during playback, a single track, single disc or all the tracks can
be played in difference mode as follow:-
FOR CD/MP3 DISC
REPEAT PLAY
You can listen to the desired disc(s) or track(s) repeatedly using this function.
Press the “REPEAT/RANDOM” button (11) repeatedly to switch the function:-
REPEAT ALL DISCS REPEAT 1 DISC REPEAT 1 TRACK REPEAT OFF
Note:
Single track repeat function is possible in normal or programmed playback. Repeat one disc or all disc is
only available in normal playback.
RANDOM PLAY
You can listen to all the tracks or folder in a random order using this function.
1. Press and hold the “REPEAT/RANDOM” button (11), the unit will play all discs randomly. All tracks of all
the disc will be played in random order.
2. Press and hold the “REPEAT/RANDOM” button (11) again, the unit will play 1 disc randomly. All tracks of
1 disc will be played in random order.
3. Press and hold the “REPEAT/RANDOM” button (11) again, the unit will cancel the random playback
function.
CD/MP3 DISC PROGRAMMING
Up to 60 tracks can be programmed for the disc to play in any order. Before use, be sure to press the “CD
STOP” button (20)
1. Set to CD mode and stop the CD playback.
2. Press the “MEMORY” button (8), “MEMORY“ will show on LCD display (2). Moreover, it will indicate
program number and digits for track number to be programmed.
3. Select a track by pressing skip up or down buttons (23,24).
(For MP3 disc, press PRE-UP or PRE-DN button (11,13) or select the desired folder)
4. Press the “MEMORY” button (8) to store the track into memory.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter additional tracks into the memory if necessary.
6. When all the desired tracks have been programmed, press CD “PLAY/PAUSE” button (21) to play the disc

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 10
in the specified order.
7. Press “CD STOP” button (20) to terminate program play.
➢Press “CD STOP“ button (20) in CD stop mode to cancel all tracks being programmed.
PLAYBACK OF MP3 SONG VIA USB STORAGE MEDIA
CONNECTING
The system is able to decode and playback all MP3 files stored in the memory media with USB connecting
port.
Plug-in the USB plug with the face up & make sure it goes in completely.
Connecting the USB upside down could damage the audio system or the storage media. Check to be sure
the direction is correct before connection.
Press Function button (14) CD/USB repeatedly to select “USB” mode.
The system will start reading the storage media automatically after connecting, and LCD display (2) will
show the total number of MP3 files being detected.
Repeat the same playback procedure as playing CD/MP3 disc as above
REMARK:-
The system can detect and read files in MP3 format only though the USB port.
If connecting the system to an MP3 player via the USB socket, due to variances in MP3 encoding format,
some MP3 player may not be able to play via the USB socket. This is not a malfunction of the system.
The USB port does not support connection with a USB extension cable and is not designed for
communication with a computer directly.
ENCODING
Note: It is illegal to copy music to distribute it to others. Copying is for your personal use only.
ENCODING OF CD FILE INTO MP3 FILE
The system is able to encode a normal CD to MP3 format and record to memory media via the USB
connecting port.
A) CD ENCODING
I) ENCODING 1 TRACK
1. Perform normal playback of the CD track you want to encode and record.
2. Remained at CD stop mode and adjust the volume before recording starts.
3. Select a track by pressing skip up or down buttons (23,24) and then press “REC“ button (6).
4. The system will flash “REC” and the recording track number when encoding is happening.
5. Press “REC“ button (6) again to terminate the recording.

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 11
II) ENCODING 1 ENTIRE DISC
1) Repeat the same procedures (1) to (2) as explained above.
2) Then press “REC“ button (6) and the unit will start recording from the first tracks.
3) After completion of encoding of the entire disc, unit will stop playback automatically.
4) Press “REC“ button (6) again to terminate the recording.
III) ENCODING CD PROGRAM
1) Repeat the same procedures (1) to (2) as explained above.
2) Follow the procedure of “CD/MP3 DISC PROGRAMMING” to program the tracks you want to record.
3) Press CD “PLAY/PAUSE” button (21) to play the programmed tracks and then press “REC“ button (6) to
start encoding.
4) After the unit played all programmed tracks, the display will flash “REC 000”. Press “REC“ button (6)
again to terminate the recording. Press “CD STOP” button (20) to terminate program play.
IV) COPYING OF MP3 FILE
If inserting a MP3 disc instead of a CD-disc, the system will copy the files to the USB if the “REC“ button (6)
is pressed. The operation procedures is the same as for CD encoding as explained above, and the system
will switch to copying mode only if the MP3 file is being read.
B) CASSETE ENCODING
Set the function button (14) to “TAPE“ mode and then press the “REC“ button (6) directly.
The LCD display (2) will flash the word “REC USB“ when starting the encoding mode.
Start playback of cassette tape with the track you want to record.
After recording is finished, press the “REC“ button (6) again and the LCD stops flashing and returns to
“TAPE“ mode.
C) PHONO ENCODING
Press the function button (14) and set to “PHONO“ mode and then press the “REC“ button (6) directly.
The LCD display will flash the word “REC USB“ when starting the encoding mode.
Start playback of the track which you want to record.
After recording is finished, press the “REC“ button (6) again and the LCD stops flashing and returns to
“PHONO “ mode.
REMARK:-
- The recording speed is 1:1 and according to the actual playing time of the CD track
- The system will create an “REC“ folder and then store the encoded track in it.
- The recording format is pre-set at –MP3 bit rate : 192 kbps.
- No song title will be recorded during encoding mode.
- To interrupt the recording, press “REC“ button (25) during recording mode.
- Volume cannot be adjusted during recording process. So, please adjust the volume before the

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 12
recording.
D) TRACK SEPARATION (BY REMOTE HANDSET)
You can divide the music recordings from phono or tape to USB track by track during encoding by pressing
the “ “(track separation) button once on remote handset. The system will generate a new track and
continue the recording. Every time the (track separation) button is pressed, “TS“ will appear on the
LCD display for a while and then change back to “REC USB” and flashing, meaning a new track has been
generated and recording.
REMOVING THE USB
To remove the USB, turn off the power or switch the function mode to either CD, PHONO or TUNER. To
eject the USB port –un-plug it by pulling out the USB socket directly.
LISTENING TO TAPE
GENERAL OPERATION
STOP/EJECT KEY
Press to stop all deck operation. Press again to open the cassette door.
FAST FORWARD KEY
Press to start rapid tape winding in either forward or reverse
REWIND KEY
direction. Press STOP/FAST REWIND KEY EJECT keys when the cassette
spools stop turning.
PLAY KEY
Press to start playing tape.
PAUSE KEY
Press to stop tape operation temporarily. Press again to resume play.
RECORD KEY
Press together with play key to start tape recording.
(DECK 1 ONLY)
PLAYBACK
⚫Press “TAPE” button (14) to activate tape function.
⚫Put in the cassette tape.
⚫Press play key to activate playback.
⚫Adjust the volume control (22) to the desired level.
⚫Use “PAUSE”key when you want to stop playback temporarily.
⚫Press “STOP/EJECT”key when finished.
NOTES:

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 13
It is possible to play a cassette in both cassette players, one after the other. If you press the “PAUSE” and
“PLAY” (buttons together on deck 1 and then the “PLAY” button on deck 2. The tape in deck 1 will start playing
automatically after the tape in deck 2 has finished playing.
RECORDING
A. RECORDING FROM TAPE (DECK 2 TO DECK 1)
This unit enables you to duplicate a pre-recorded tape to another tape. This is done only one way from
deck 2 (playback) to deck 1 (recording).
DUBBING AT NORMAL SPEED
⚫Press the “TAPE” function button (14) .
⚫Insert a pre-recorded cassette into deck 2 and a blank cassette tape into deck 1.
⚫Press the “PAUSE” key and then press the “RECORD” and “PLAY” key on deck 1.
⚫Press the “PLAY” key to start playback on deck 2 and then press “PAUSE” key on deck 1 to start
dubbing.
⚫Press “PAUSE” key on deck 1 and “STOP” key on deck 2 when finished.
DUBBING AT HIGH SPEED
This unit is equipped with a high speed dubbing system which can reduce dubbing time by 2/3 when
compared to normal speed.
⚫Press the dubbing button (7) to “HI“ position and then follow the same procedures as described in
“Dubbing at normal speed”.
⚫When dubbing a pre-recorded cassette tape at high speed, a chattering sound is being heard. To avoid
this, set the volume control to a minimum level.
⚫Do not press or select the “DUBBING” button (7) to “HI” or “NOR”position during dubbing, as this will
vary the speed of recording and may damage the cassette tape.
B. RECORDING FROM RADIO
⚫Press “TUNER” button (14) to active radio mode.
⚫Tune to the desired station and insert a blank cassette tape in deck 1.
⚫Press “RECORD” and “PLAY“ key to start recording.
⚫Press “PAUSE” keys and then “STOP/EJECT” key when finished.
➢When recording of AM station, a beating whistle sound may occur. This is normal.
C. RECORDING FROM CD/USB
⚫Press the “CD/USB” function button (14).
⚫Insert a blank cassette tape in deck 1 which is suitable for recording.
⚫Press “PAUSE” key first and then “RECORD” and “PLAY“ key. Recording function is now on stand by.

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 14
⚫Start playback of either CD/USB mode, and then press “PAUSE key” at cassette to start recording.
⚫To stop recording, press “STOP” button (20) on CD/USB mode first, then press the “PAUSE” key and then
“STOP/EJECT” key on cassette tape deck.
D. RECORDING FROM TURNTABLE
•Press “PHONO” button (14) to activate turntable mode
•Insert a blank cassette tape in deck 1.
•Press “RECORD” & “PLAY“ key to start recording.
•Select the desired record and start playback
•Press “PAUSE” keys and then “STOP/EJECT” key when finished.
MORE FEATURES
A. Sleep setting
The sleep function enables the system to switch to standby mode automatically at a pre-set time.
1. Press and keep holding the “SLEEP/TIMER” button (9) and the display will show the time from
90>80>70>60>50… 10 minutes gradually. Release the “SLEEP/TIMER” button (9) when the display shows
the minutes you want the system to be switched to standby mode.
2. “SLEEP” indicator will show on the LCD and system will stop and go into standby mode automatically after
the selected timing.
3. To cancel the sleep mode, press and hold “TIMER/SLEEP” button until “SLEEP” indicator disappeared.
B. ALARM CLOCK SETTING (BY REMOTE CONTROL)
This function allows the system to turn on automatically and wake you up by CD, tuner, tape, phono or USB.
Set the system to STANDBY mode, then press the “MODE” button on the remote control to enter Program
Mode:-
1.) Wake up time: The indicator “ ”and “ON” is flashing on the display.
Press “CLOCK-ADJUST/MEMORY” button on the remote control and the hour digits
will flash. Press SKIP-UP or SKIP DOWN button to set the correct hour and press the
“CLOCK-ADJUST/MEMORY” button to confirm the wake up time.
Then the minute digits will flash. Press SKIP-UP or SKIP DOWN button to set the
correct minutes and press the “CLOCK-ADJUST/MEMORY” button to confirm.
2) Turn off time: Press the “MODE” button and the indicator “ ”and “OFF” is flashing on display.
Press “CLOCK-ADJUST/MEMORY” button on the remote control and the hour digits
will flash. Press SKIP-UP or SKIP DOWN button to set the correct hour and press the
“CLOCK-ADJUST/MEMORY” button to confirm the turn off time.

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 15
1) Wake up mode: Press the “MODE” button and then press CLOCK-ADJUST/MEMORY” button. Press
SKIP-UP or SKIP DOWN button to select the wake up mode from CD, USB, Tuner,
Tape or Phono mode directly, but make sure the music source has been prepared
(CD –load with disc / USB –connect a USB mass storage device with music file
inside / tuner –turn to the desired radio station / Phono –record is placed with the
tone arm put on the record.)
3) Press “MODE“ button to store the setting.
REMARK
- If there is no disc inside the selected CD tray, the system will select the next available disc.
- If there is no music source being detected when the pre-set time is reached, system will select tuner
mode automatically.
ACTIVE/DE-ACTIVE TIMER FUNCTION
1. To activate timer function, press the “SLEEP/TIMER” button (9) until the timer indicator “ ” appears
on LCD display (2).
2. To cancel timer function, press again “SLEEP/TIMER” button (9) until the timer indicator “ ” disappear.
C. PRE-SET EQ FUNCTION
This unit provides 5 different sound modes to enhance your listening experience. You can select the desired
effect by pressing the “PRE-SET EQ” button (19) repeatedly for the following sequence:-
FLAT JAZZ ROCK CLASSIC POP
D. X-BASS
Press the X-BASS button (25) to enhance the bass effect of the music being played. Press the X-BASS button
again to turn the effect off

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 16
Remote control transmitter control functions
(requires 2x AAA batteries –not included)
Button Description
Open/Close In CD Mode:
Press to open or close the CD door tray
ON/STANDBY Press to switch ON or to STANDBY mode
DISC 1/2/3 In CD Mode: Press to select the desire disc to
playback
DISC CHANGE In CD Mode:
Press to select disc 1, 2, 3 respectively
SLEEP Press to activate Sleep function during music
play
TIMER Press to activate or deactivate the alarm wake-
up function
PHONO Press to select turntable function
EQ Pre-Set EQ button for different sound: POP,
JAZZ, ROCK, CLASSIC, FLAT
MUTE Press to disable the audio output temporiately
CD/USB Press to select CD or USB function
TAPE Press to select TAPE function
TUNER/BAND Press to select Tuner function and AM/FM
BAND selection
Volume -/+ Control volume up or down
Play/Pause In CD Mode, press once to start playback, press
once again to stop the disc play temporarily
Stop Press to terminate CD/USB/SD playback
Skip up/down In CD Mode:
to select previous/next CD track
In tuner Mode:
Press to step up/down of frequency
In Clock/Timer Mode:
Press to select minutes going up or down
PRE-DN In MP3/USB Mode:
Press to skip down the folder
In Tuner Mode:
Press to call out the preset memory in order
Clock/Timer Mode:
Press to select hour (going down)
REP/RAN In CD mode:
Press to activate repeat/random function
PRE-UP In MP3/USB/SD Mode:
Press to skip up the folder
In Tuner mode:
Press to call out the preset memory in order
Clock/Timer Mode:
Press to select hour going up

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 17
+10 In playback of MP3 disc or USB:
REC Press to activate CD encoding/MP3 file copy
function. Press again to terminate the encoding.
CLK-ADJ In standby mode:
Press to adjust clock
Memory In CD Mode: Press to activate CD program
In TUNER Mode: Press to store the preset
station
In standby mode: Press to set the alarm on/off
time and set the wake up mode.
TS Phono/Tape Encoding Mode:
Press to divide the recording track at turntable
one by one during encoding
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED:
•READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
•FOR DOMESTIC INDOOR USE ONLY.
•DO NOT USE OUTDOORS OR FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
•BEFORE USE, CHECK THOROUGHLY FOR ANY DEFECTS AND DO NOT USE IF DEFECTS ARE FOUND.
TAKE CARE NOT TO DROP THE APPLIANCE AS HEAVY IMPACTS MAY CAUSE INTERNAL DAMAGE.
•BEFORE CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE, CHECK IF THE VOLTAGE INDICATED ON THE BOTTOM OF
THE APPLIANCE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAINS VOLTAGE IN YOUR HOME.
•CHECK THE APPLIANCE AND POWER CABLE CAREFULLY FOR DAMAGE BEFORE EACH USE.
•THIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN AGED FROM 8 YEARS AND ABOVE AND PERSONS WITH
REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND
KNOWLEDGE IF THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE
APPLIANCE IN A SAFE WAY AND UNDERSTAND THE HAZARDS INVOLVED. CHILDREN SHALL NOT
PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE. CLEANING AND USER MAINTENANCE SHALL NOT BE MADE BY
CHILDREN WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
•CHILDREN OF LESS THAN 3 YEARS SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY UNLESS CONTINUOUSLY SUPERVISED.
•THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORY ATTACHMENTS NOT RECOMMENDED BY COOPERS OF STORTFORD
MAY CAUSE INJURIES AND INVALIDATE ANY WARRANTY YOU MAY HAVE.
•DO NOT LET THE POWER CABLE HANG OVER THE EDGE OF A TABLE OR COUNTER, OR TOUCH HOT
SURFACES.
•DO NOT PLACE ON OR NEAR HEAT SOURCES.
•USE ON A LEVEL, STABLE SURFACE.
•DO NOT COVER THE ITEM IN ANY WAY WHEN IN USE AS THIS MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING.
•DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE FOR ANY OTHER USE THAN THE INTENDED USE IT IS DESIGNED FOR.
•ENSURE THERE IS SUFFICIENT DISTANCE BETWEEN THIS APPLIANCE AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE
WORK SURFACE OR WORK STATION, OR SUFFICIENT DISTANCE BETWEEN THE APPLIANCE AND THE
CONFINES OF THE AREA IN WHICH IT IS SITUATED. WE RECOMMEND A MINIMUM CLEARANCE
AROUND ALL FACES OF AT LEAST 10CM.
ALWAYS USE ALKALINE BATTERIES.
DO NOT USE LITHIUM BATTERIES.

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 18
•TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT IMMERSE POWER CABLE, PLUG OR APPLIANCE, IN
WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
•UNPLUG FROM OUTLET WHEN NOT IN USE AND BEFORE CLEANING.
•DO NOT OPERATE ANY APPLIANCE WITH A DAMAGED POWER CABLE OR PLUG OR AFTER THE
APPLIANCE MALFUNCTIONS, OR HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANY MANNER. WE RECOMMEND THAT
THE POWER CABLE IS NOT KINKED OR STORED IN A TWISTED MANNER, AND THAT YOU REGULARLY
CHECK ITS CONDITION.
•ANY REPAIRS MUST BE CONDUCTED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR ELECTRICAL SERVICE AGENT.
PLUG WIRING (UK & IRELAND)
This appliance is fitted with a BS 1363 3-amp plug. If you have to replace the fuse, only those that are ASTA
or BSI approved to BS1362 and with a rated current of 3-amps should be used. If there is a fuse cover fitted,
this cover must be re-fitted after changing the fuse. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug must not
be used. Spare fuse holders and fuses are available from electrical outlets. If the socket outlets in your
home or office are not suitable for this product’s plug, the plug must be removed and disposed of safely.
Attempts to insert the plug into the wrong socket is likely to cause electric hazard. A replacement plug
should be wired according to the following instructions:
The cable
A mains electricity cable contains two or three inner wires. Each has a core of copper and an outer layer of
flexible plastic. This product is double insulated; the wires in the cord set are colour coded in the following
way:
BLUE NEUTRAL
BROWN LIVE
GREEN & YELLOW EARTH
The diagram below shows the key features of a correctly wired three-pin mains plug.
CARE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
•Always switch off and unplug before cleaning.
•Do NOT immerse in water. Risk of electric shock.
Note:
Double insulated appliances do not
need the green & yellow Earth wire.
They may only have the Brown and
Blue wires.

HIFI Stacking System J023 Instructions for Use
Please read and retain these instructions for future reference v002: 20/05/22
The Enterprise
Department
UK Head Office, 11 Bridge Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2JU
Tel: [phone]*, Fax: [phone]
www.coopersofstortford.co.uk
EU address: D.S.B. LD, 160 Bd. de Fourmies, 59100 Roubaix, France
Tel: [phone]
*UK Calls cost around 7 pence per minute plus your telephone company’s network access.
Please check with your telephone supplier.
Page No. 19
•Do NOT use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils to clean this appliance.
•Wipe surfaces with a soft dry cloth.
•Allow to dry thoroughly before further use.
•Store the appliance in a cool, dry place.
BATTERIES
•Keep batteries away from children and pets.
•Do not mix used and new batteries.
•Install batteries in accordance with its polarity symbols.
•Remove the batteries if left for long periods.
•Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
•Keep batteries away from children and pets.
•Battery disposal, spent or expired batteries must be properly disposed of and recycled in
compliance with local regulations. For detailed information, contact your local authority.
•Follow the battery manufacturer’s safety, usage, and disposal instructions.
DISPOSAL
•Coopers of Stortford use recyclable or recycled packaging where possible.
•Please dispose of all packaging, paper, cartons, packaging in accordance with your local
recycling regulations.
•Plastics, polybags –Contains the following recyclable plastic.
Code & Symbol
Type of Plastic
Low Density Polyethylene
Unit cabinet/housing: HIPS
Dust cover/lens: SAN
Gears: ABS
Commonly used for
Shopping bags, bread bags, squeezy
bottles, stretch/pallet wrap, bubble
wrap, multi-pack can holders
CD’s, crisp packets, various flexible
packaging, baby bottles, sunglass
lenses
Notes
Usually recyclable supermarket
deposit points. Check other plastic
films as any non-polythene film e.g.
cling film, crisp packets film lids
Not often or widely recycled
•At the end of the product’s lifespan please check with your local council authorised household waste
recycling centre for disposal.