Geneva Lab M +CD User manual

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User Manual
Geneva Sound System
(Model M +CD)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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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) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is dama-
ged, 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.
13) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no
object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on apparatus.
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation.
Compact Disk Drive: The compact disk (CD) drive contains a laser. The laser radiates
visible and invisible laser radiation. Do not open optical housing. Avoid direct exposure
to the beam. The compact disc player should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
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Class 1 laser product: This CD player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
according to EN 60825- 1:1994+A1+A2, IEC 60825-1:1993+A1+A2. The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT label is located on the Back Panel of the product. This product complies
with 21 CFR Part 1040.10.
Technical details about the incorporated laser diode: Wavelength: 790 nm ± 15nm.
Max accessible radiant power (during service): 0.492 mW.
Ventilation: Do not block any ventilation openings on the back or under the Geneva
Sound System. To ensure reliable operation of the Geneva Sound System and to protect
it from overheating, put the System in a position and location that will not interfere with
its proper ventilation.For example, do not place the Geneva Sound System on a bed,
sofa, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings. Do not put it in a built-in
position, such as in a bookcase or in a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its
ventilation openings. Do not push objects of any kind through openings.
CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT
CAUTION
Visible and invisible
laser radiation when open.
Avoid exposure to beam.

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Cleaning: Please note we have included a cleaning cloth with your Geneva Sound
System, in the accessory bag. To avoid making scratches to the surface, we recom-
mend that you use the cleaning cloth included. Before cleaning, please unplug this
Geneva Sound System from the AC power outlet.
Overloading: To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading wall outlets or
extension cords.
Open fire: Keep this Geneva Sound System a safe distance away from any open flame
such as a lit candle. No open flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed
on the Geneva Sound System.
Operating Temperatures: The recommended operating temperature range for the
Geneva Sound System is 41 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (5 to 40 degrees Celsius).
Front grille panel: Never remove front grille panel because the panel is non detachable
and will void the Limited Warranty.
Avoid Hearing Damage: Playing very loud music for an extended period of time can
result in permanent hearing loss.
The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, such disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
Label location: The product labels and safety related markings are located on the Back
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Unplugging while in operation: Do not remove the AC power cord out of the AC outlet if
music is playing or if the Geneva Sound System is turned on. The drivers can be damaged
by such an action.
Batteries in the remote control: Keep the remote control battery away from children.
It may cause a fire or chemical burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 212ºF (100ºC), or incinerate. Replace only with a battery of the correct type and
model number (CR2025 lithium coin cell battery, 3 V).
CAUTION: Danger explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type.
Used batteries: Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations.
Do not incinerate.
Compact Disks (CD’s): Do not insert smaller disks than 12 cm, such as a CD mini disk,
etc., which are not supported. Also, do not insert anything else than a CD, such as coins.
Outside Antenna: If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be
sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFP No. 70 information, Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna/discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Modification: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (of USA) that provides guidelines for
proper grounding. In particular, it specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as is practical.
Removal of the Back Panel: By any unauthorized person also voids the Limited Warranty.
This product can be recycled. Products bearing this symbol must NOT be thrown away
with normal household waste. At the end of the product’s life, take it to a collection point
designated for recycling of electrical and electronic devices. Find out more about return
and collection points through your local authority.
The European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive was imple-
mented to dramatically reduce the amount of waste going to landfills, there by reducing
the environmental impact on the planet and on human health. Please act responsibly by
recycling used products. If this product is still usable, consider giving it away or selling it.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Unpacking and setting up
Quick Start
Listen to your iPod
Listen to a CD
Listen to the FM radio
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Chapter 2 How To...?
General:
How to turn the Geneva Sound System on?
How to adjust Volume and Sound?
How to verify that the remote control works?
How to clean the speaker?
What is the functionality of the AIR key on the remote control?
How to change battery in the remote control?
iPod:
How to select the right iPod Dock adapter for my iPod?
How to check the software version of your iPod?
How to upgrade your iPod?
How to insert or remove a Dock Adapter
How to control the iPod using the Geneva Sound System’s remote control?
CD:
How to control the CD player using the remote control?
How to play CD’s with MP3 and other formats?
How to play MP3 CD-R/W with several Albums?
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting, Service and Support
Troubleshooting and Support
Service and Repair
Technical Support
Customer Service Telephone Number
Website
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FM radio:
How to control the FM radio using the remote control?
How to select a FM radio station?
How to store your favorite FM radio station in a preset?
How to play a FM radio station that is stored in the presets?
How to erase or overwrite a preset?
How to connect the External FM radio antenna?
How to change FM stereo/mono settings?
Line in:
How to connect a TV, Computer, VCR, DVD player or a game console to
the Geneva Sound System using the “Line in” input?
Chapter 4 Made for iPod & Technology Partners
Made for iPod
Technology Partners
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Chapter 5 Technical Specifications 29

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Remote control
External antenna
External power supply
Line in cable iPod Dock Adapter
US only
US only
EU only
UK only
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Antenna adapter
1. Getting Started
Step 1: Unpack all components from the shipping box. Please save the original packaging
material in case you ever need to return the System since the Limited Warranty does not
cover shipping damages.
The shipping box should contain the following System components:
EU only
US only
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UK only

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FM
Step 2: Insert the batteries into the remote control (see page 20). There are batteries
included in the package.
Step 3: Insert the DC Power cable (the thin cable) of the external power supply into the
DC Power Plug on the Back Panel (see picture below).
Then connect the AC Power cable of the external power supply to an AC outlet.
Back Panel:
Line in Jack DC Power Plug
while dock is used, put iPod lid here FM radio antenna plug

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Quick start:
CD Player
Front Grille
LED Display showing system mode,
FM frequency, CD status, etc.
Back Panel
iPod universal dock

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Remote control:
LINE IN
iPod
AIR
CD FM
ERP
TES
VOLBASS
TREBLE
VOLBASS
TREBLE
Power on/off
Volume
CD Player
FM radio
CD Eject
Fast forward/skip forward
Line in
FM radio Presets
AIR
(Function not supported)
Stop
Fast reverse/ skip back
Play/Pause
iPod
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Turn on the Geneva Sound System:
Press the power on/off key on the remote control.
Select source:
To switch between sources, press either iPod, CD, FM or Line In key on the remote control
to select which source to be controlled.
Listen to your iPod (more details on page 21):
Step 1. If you intend to use the System with an iPod, remove the lid on top of the cabinet
by using your finger nail or a soft tool. Do not use a knife or other sharp edged objects that
can damage the laquer. The wooden lid has a built-in magnet and can be attached to the
back panel (see page 13).
Select the right iPod Dock Adapters that fits with the iPod model you intend to dock by
following the table on page 21, or try the enclosed Dock Adapters until you find the one
that fits tightly with your iPod. Attach the Dock Adapter to the iPod Universal Dock by
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Step 2. Insert the iPod in the corresponding Dock Adapter in the iPod Universal Dock.
Step 3. Press the iPod key on the remote control and the LED Display under the grille
should display “iPod”. If the display does not lit up, check that the AC power cord is
correctly inserted in to functioning AC outlet.
Step 4. Press the Play key on the remote control. If you still cannot hear any sound check
that the volume is turned up by adjusting the “+” volume key.
Step 5. You can navigate your iPod using the Stop, Play/Pause, Skip/Fast Forward,
Skip/Fast Reverse keys on your remote control.
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Listen to a CD (more details on page 23):
Step 1. Insert the CD into the slot – make sure the printed side of the CD is facing
the front of the Cabinet. The LED Display under the grille should display “CD” and the CD
should start playing automatically. If the display does not light up then check that the AC
power cord is correctly inserted in to functioning AC outlet. If you still cannot hear any
sound, check that the volume is turned up by adjusting the “+” volume key.
Step 2. You can navigate the CD player by using the Stop, Play/Pause, Skip/Fast Forward
and Skip/Fast Reverse keys on your remote control.
Step 3. To remove the CD, press the Eject key on the remote control.
Listen to the FM radio (more details on page 24):
Step 1. Connect the External antenna to the External FM antenna connector on the
Back Panel.
Step 2. Press the FM button on the remote control and the LED Display under the grille
should display an FM frequency, e.g. “103.2”. If the display does not light up, check that
the AC power cord is correctly inserted into a functioning AC outlet. If you still cannot
hear any sound, check that the volume is turned up by adjusting the “+” volume key.
Step 3. Select an FM station with the << and >> keys.
CD title

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2. How to...?
General:
How to turn the Geneva Sound System on?
- Pressing the FM, iPod, CD, or Line In keys on the remote control
- Pressing the on/off key on the remote control
How to turn the Geneva Sound System off?
By pressing the ON/OFF key on the remote control. Now the system is in standby mode.
If you want the system completely disconnected from the power, you need to disconnect
the power cable.
How to adjust Volume and Sound?
1. Use the Volume, Bass and Treble keys on the remote control to adjust sound and
volume.
2. Volume: 0 means silence (no sound output), 100 means maximum output.
3. Treble and Bass: -6 means very little bass or treble, 0 means neutral , 6 means
maximum bass or treble.
4. If you turn the device off, the current values are stored. So if it is at a very high volume
when turned off, it will be at a very high volume when it is next turned on.
How to verify that the remote control works?
Every time a key is pressed on the remote control, a small red light on the LED Display
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How to clean the speaker?
Unplug this Geneva Sound System from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Clean only
with a cleaning cloth provided in the accessory bag. To avoid making scratches to the
surface, we recommend that you use the cleaning cloth included in the accessory bag.
Cleaning:
Clean only with a cleaning cloth provide in the accessory bag. Do not use cleaning alco-
hol, or other solvent fluids to clean the surface of the Cabinet as this can both damage
the lacquer and also cause electrical failures and fire if it enters the electronics in the
Geneva Sound System!
What is the functionality of the AIR key on the remote control?
This function is not valid on this system.
How to change battery in the remote control?
1. Open the battery lid that is on the backside of the remote control.
2. Remove the existing battery and replace it with a new lithium cell, 3 V battery
(CR2025 type).
3. Inside the battery compartment there are symbols showing in which direction the
batteries should be placed. Carefully follow these directions.
Step 1
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Geneva
Dock Adapter Nr
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Works with
iPhone 3G; iPhone 3G-S
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Works with
iPhone 2G
(4GB, 8GB only)
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Made for
iPod 4th generation (4G): iPod photo (iPod with color display)
(40GB, 60GB only)
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Made for
iPod 4th generation (4G): iPod Photo, color U2 iPod
(20GB, 30GB only)
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Made for
iPod 4th generation (4G)
(40GB only)
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Made for
iPod 4th generation (4G iPod), U2 iPod
(20GB only)
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Made for
iPod Mini
(4GB, 6GB only)
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Made for
iPod touch *
iPod nano 3rd generation (3G) *
iPod classic *
iPod nano 2nd generation (2G) *
iPod 5th Generation (video) *
iPod nano *
*Geneva Dock Adapter
Not included. All new iPod models already include the dock adapter in the original packaging.
Not supported
iPod 3rd generation (3G iPod)
How to select the right iPod Adapter for my iPod?
„Geneva may enclose one or several dock adapters together with this product.
The actual versions of these and number of dock adapters may change from time to time, as we seek to enclose adapters to the latest
and most common Apple iPhone and iPod products. If the adapter to the iPod or iPhone product you wish to use with this Geneva
system is not enclosed in this package, it should be available as an original accessory from your Apple dealer.“