Grundig VARIXX UMS 4200 User manual

HIFI STEREO MICRO SYSTEM
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VARIXX
UMS 4200
72011 402 0400

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CONTENTS________________________________________________________________________
4 Set-up and safety
5 Overview
The HiFi system controls
The HiFi display
The back of the HiFi system
The remote control
13 Connection and preparation
Connecting the loudspeakers
Connecting headphones
Connecting the mains cable
Inserting batteries in the remote control
15 Settings
Setting the clock
Setting the time display to 12 or 24 hour format
Setting and storing radio stations
Deleting settings (initial state)
18 General functions
20 Tuner mode
Selecting the tuner input source
Selecting the preset position
Stereo/mono reception
RDS station service
23 CD mode
Basic CD mode functions
Special CD mode features
Creating a track memory – playing back tracks in selected order

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29 Tape mode
General information about tape mode
Playback
Fast forwarding and rewinding the tape
Recording
Synchro recording from a CD
33 Timer mode
Switch-on timer
Sleep timer
35 Information
Cleaning the CD unit
Cleaning the tape drive
Technical data
Rectifying minor problems
GRUNDIG Service
GRUNDIG Customer Service Centre

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SET-UP AND SAFETY ______________________________________________
Please note the following information when setting up the system:
The HiFi system is designed for the playback of audio signals. Any other use is
expressly prohibited.
If you want to set up the HiFi system on wall shelves or in cupboards, please
ensure that the device is adequately ventilated. There must be at least 10 cm of
space at the side, above and at the back of the device.
Please note when setting up the HiFi system that furniture surfaces are coated
with various types of paint and plastic, which often contain chemical additives.
These additives may cause corrosion to the feet of the unit. This may leave stains
on the surface of the furniture which can be difficult or impossible to remove.
If the HiFi system is exposed to sudden changes in temperature, for example
when taken from the cold into a warm room, wait at least two hours before
using it.
The HiFi is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it in the open, please
ensure that it is protected from moisture, such as rain or water splashes.
Do not place the HiFi system close to heating units or in direct sunlight, as this
will impair cooling.
Do not place any vessels such as vases on the HiFi system. Do not insert any for-
eign bodies in the CD or tape compartment.
Never open the HiFi casing under any circumstances. The manufacturer will not
accept any liability for damage resulting from improper handling.
Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the HiFi system is
switched off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the mains or the
antenna cable. Always disconnect the mains and antenna plugs during a storm.
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EQ/UBS
STOP
PLAY/
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SKIP/SEARCH/TUNING
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BAND/TUNER
STEREOMICRO HIFI SYSTEM
VOLUME
TIMESET
TIMERON/OFF
MULTICOLOURLC-DISPLAY
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PRESET
P+P-
REPEAT
PROG
EQ/UBS
STOP
PLAY/
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OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP/SEARCH/TUNING
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BAND/TUNER
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SKIP/SEARCH/TUNING
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SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE
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PRESET
P+P-
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SKIP/SEARCH/TUNING
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P+P-
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PLAY/
PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP/SEARCH/TUNING
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CD TAPE COLOUR
BAND/TUNER
RDS/DISPLAY
PTYSEARCH
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TIMESET
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PRESET
P+P-
REPEAT
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EQ/UBS
STOP
PLAY/
PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP/SEARCH/TUNING
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IMPEDANCE
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OVERVIEW _______________________________________________________________________
The HiFi system controls
Controls on the top
PHONES Headphone jack for connecting a stereo
headphone set with a jack plug
(ø 3.5 mm).
The loudspeakers of the HiFi system are
automatically switched off.
P– PRESET P+ In tuner mode:
select stored radio stations;
select the preset position when storing radio
stations.
REPEAT In CD mode:
pressing once repeats all the tracks on a CD;
pressing twice repeats the current track.
PROG For activating and saving the clock and
timer settings.
In tuner mode:
for manually storing radio stations.
In CD mode:
for storing a track memory for the CD
(in Stop mode).
EQ/UBS Press repeatedly: selects the sound settings;
press once and hold down: switches the
ultra-bass system on and off.
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PHONES PRESET
P+P-
REPEAT PROG EQ/UBS STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP/SEARCH/TUNING
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STOP ■In CD mode:
ends CD playback;
deletes the track memory of the CD.
5as6For setting the time;
SKIP/SEARCH for setting the timer data.
TUNING In tuner mode:
holding down starts the station search;
pressing briefly changes the frequency in
small steps or starts the PTY search.
In CD mode:
pressing briefly selects the previous/
next track;
holding down searches for a particular
passage.
PLAY/PAUSE In CD mode:
ıII starts CD playback;
pauses playback.
OPEN/CLOSE Opens and closes the CD compartment.
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PHONES PRESET
P+P-
REPEAT PROG EQ/UBS STOP
PLAY/PAUSE
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP/SEARCH/TUNING
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Controls on the front
•LED (power-saving mode).
Ǽ/ECO Switches the HiFi system to and from
stand-by mode;
switches on from demo mode;
pressing and holding down: switches the
HiFi system to power-saving mode.
OInfrared receiver for remote control
signals.
RDS/DISPLAY In tuner mode:
switches the display between the station
name, station type, radio text and fre-
quency.
In CD mode:
switches the display between the playing
time of a track, the remaining playing
time of a track and the total playing time
of the CD.
PTY SEARCH In tuner mode:
selects the function ”RDS station types
selection”.
CD Selects the ”CD” input source.
TAPE Selects the ”Tape” input source.
TUNER/BAND Selects the ”Tuner” input source;
selects the frequency band – »FM« or
»MW«.
COLOUR Selects the colour of the display illumina-
tion.
CD TAPE COLOUR
BAND/TUNER
STEREO MICRO HIFI SYSTEM
RDS/DISPLAY
PTY SEARCH
g/ECO
VOLUME
TIME SET
TIMER ON/OFF
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TIMER ON/OFF Switches the timer on and off.
ļVOLUME ĻAdjusts the volume.
TIMER SET Displays the time;
activates the timer setting.
Buttons under the cover:
Tape
compartment Open by pressing STOP ■/ə.
RECORD•Starts recording.
PLAY4Starts playback.
3REWIND Rewinds the tape to the beginning.
F.FWD 4Fast forwards the tape to the end.
STOP ■/əEnds the drive functions;
opens the tape compartment.
PAUSE II Switches to playback pause.
The HiFi display
STEREO Stereo reception in tuner FM mode.
=; The selected sound setting is activated.
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UBS The bass boost is activated.
TIMER The ON/OFF timer is activated.
TIMER ON Illuminate while the ON/OFF timer
TIMER OFF is being programmed.
0000:00
00
CD SYNC
MHz
kHz
PROGRAM
TIMER ON OFF
RANDOM REPEAT ALL ONE f
TOTAL REMAIN INTRO SLEEP
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TOTAL The total playing time of a CD is displayed.
REMAIN Displays the playback time remaining on a
track or on the CD (during playback).
INTRO The Intro function is activated.
SLEEP The sleep timer is activated.
PROGRAM Illuminates when the storage position of a
radio station is displayed;
flashes when a radio station is stored;
indicates playback of a track memory.
RANDOM Playback of the tracks on a CD in random order.
REPEAT ALL All the tracks on a CD are repeated.
REPEAT ONE The current track is repeated.
fAn RDS station is being received.
00 0000:00 In CD mode: track number, total playing time, current
playing time.
In tuner mode: preset position of a radio station,
frequency band, frequency, RDS functions.
Time.
CD SYNC Synchro recording from a CD.
SYNC The RDS time synchronisation is activated.
MHz Frequency display (FM).
kHz Frequency display (MW).
0000:00
00
CD SYNC
MHz
kHz
PROGRAM
TIMER ON OFF
RANDOM REPEAT ALL ONE f
TOTAL REMAIN INTRO SLEEP
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The back of the HiFi system
yWire antenna for FM (UKW) reception.
The HiFi system has a built-in antenna for
MW reception.
SPEAKERS Loudspeaker connections for the supplied
L +/– R +/– loudspeakers.
L = left channel, R= right channel.
ÜMains cable.
The only way to isolate the HiFi system
from the mains supply is to pull the plug
out.
General instructions for laser devices
The laser installed in the device conforms to LASER CLASS 1 and is designed to
ensure that the maximum permissible emission value cannot be exceeded under
any circumstances.
Caution:
If operating devices or methods other than those specified here are employ-
ed, it may lead to dangerous exposure to emissions. Invisible laser radiation
is emitted if the CD compartment is opened or the safety locking mechanism
is shorted. Do not expose yourself to this radiation.
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The remote control
Ǽ/ECO Switches the HiFi system to and from stand-by mode; switches
on from demo mode;
extended pressing: switches the HiFi system to power-saving
mode.
EQ/UBS Press repeatedly: selects the sound settings;
press once and hold down: switches the ultra-bass system on
and off.
TUNER/BAND Selects the tuner input source; selects the frequency bands
»FM« and »MW«.
TAPE Selects the tape input source.
CD Selects the CD input source.
MONO/STEREO In tuner mode:
switches between mono and stereo reception.
BEAT CUT In Tuner mode (MW):
suppresses audio interference when the recording from a
MW station.
RDS/DISPLAY In tuner mode:
switches the display between the station name, station type,
radio text and frequency.
In CD mode:
switches the display between the playing time of a track and
the remaining playing time for a track or for the CD.
RANDOM In CD mode:
for playing tracks in random order.
DEMO For switching the demo program on and off in stand-by
mode (displays all the HiFi system’s functions in succession).
VOLUME
EQ/UBS
BAND/
TUNER
MONO/
STEREO
RANDOM
INTRO
REPEAT
DEMO
RDS/
DISPLAY
SLEEP
BEAT CUT
TAPE CD
g/ECO
P+
P–
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SLEEP Switches the sleep timer on and off.
INTRO In CD mode:
for a brief sample playback of each track.
TUNING In tuner mode:
5as6hold down to start the station search;
press briefly to change the frequency in small steps.
SKIP/SEARCH In CD mode:
5as6pressing briefly selects the next or previous track;
hold down to search for a particular passage.
REPEAT In CD mode:
pressing once repeats all the tracks on the CD;
pressing twice repeats the current track.
STOP ■In CD mode:
ends CD playback;
deletes the track memory.
PLAY/PAUSE In CD mode:
ıII starts playback;
pauses playback.
P– PRESET P+ In tuner mode:
select stored radio stations;
select the preset position when storing radio stations.
ļVOLUME ĻAdjust the volume.
MUTE Switches the system to and from mute mode.
VOLUME
EQ/UBS
BAND/
TUNER
MONO/
STEREO
RANDOM
INTRO
REPEAT
DEMO
RDS/
DISPLAY
SLEEP
BEAT CUT
TAPE CD
g/ECO
P+
P–
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L
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE
4Ω
L
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE
4Ω
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PHONES
PRESET
P+P-
REPEAT
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g/ECO
Connecting the loudspeakers
1Connect the loudspeaker cables to the »SPEAKER L +/– R +/–« terminals
on the HiFi system.
Connect the cables labelled in red to the red terminal.
Connecting headphones
1Insert the headphone plug (ø 3.5 mm) into the »PHONES« socket on the top
of the device.
– The loudspeakers of the HiFi system are switched off.
Connecting the mains cable
Note:
Check that the mains voltage on the type plate (on the back of the device)
corresponds to your local mains supply.
The only way to isolate the HiFi system from the mains supply is to pull the
plug.
1Plug the mains cable into the wall socket.
Note:
The demo program is automatically started each time the HiFi system is
connected to the mains, or after a power failure.
To end the demo program, press »Ǽ/ECO« on the Hifi system or on the
remote control or press »DEMO« on the remote control. Any other function
button on the device or on the remote control can also be used to switch off
the demo program.
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Inserting batteries in the remote control
1Open the battery compartment by pushing up the lid of the battery com-
partment.
2When inserting the batteries (micro type, e.g. 2 x 1.5 V, AAA, LR 3, AM 3),
observe the polarity marked on the base of the battery compartment.
Note:
If the device no longer reacts properly to remote control commands, the bat-
teries may be flat. Always remove flat batteries. No liability is accepted for
damage resulting from leaking batteries.
Environmental note:
Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metal, may not be dispo-
sed of with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environ-
mentally sound manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in
your area.
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SETTINGS____________________________________________________________________________
Setting the clock
If the clock has not been set, the time display flashes when the HiFi system is
connected to the mains. The following settings may only be performed in stand-
by mode.
1To set the time, press the » PROG« button and hold it down until the hour
display flashes.
2Set the hours using »5as6« on the device.
3Press » PROG« to confirm the setting.
– Display: the minutes flash.
4Set the minutes using »5as6« on the device.
5Press » PROG« to confirm the setting.
– Display: the current time.
Note:
You must reset the time after a power failure or when the mains plug is
pulled out.
Setting the time display to 12 or 24 hour format
This setting can only be performed in stand-by mode.
1To set the 12 hour format, press and hold down »STOP ■« on the
device and briefly press » PROG«.
– Display: »PM« and the current time, e.g. »PM I:25« (»AM« for the morning,
»PM« for the afternoon/evening).
2To set the 24 hour format, press and hold down »STOP ■« on the
device and press » PROG« again.
– Display: the current time, e.g. »I3:25«.
PM I:25
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Switching RDS time synchronisation on and off
If the RDS time information is received via an RDS station, the time is set auto-
matically. When RDS stations are received, the time is later continuously upda-
ted, provided that an appropriate time signal is transmitted and the function is
switched on.
1Switch on the HiFi system by pressing »TUNER/BAND«.
2To activate RDS time synchronisation, press and hold down »STOP ■« on
the device and briefly press » TIMER SET«.
– Display: »SYNC«.
3To deactivate RDS time synchronisation, press and hold down »STOP ■« on
the device and briefly press » TIMER SET«.
– Display: »SYNC« disappears.
Setting and storing radio stations
Up to 20 radio stations in the FM range and up to 20 stations in the MW range
can be stored.
1Switch on the HiFi system by pressing »TUNER/BAND«.
– Display: frequency band and frequency or station name.
2Select the frequency band (FM or MW) by pressing »TUNER/BAND«.
– Display: »FM« or »MW«.
Note:
The value for frequency advance (50 kHz or 100 kHz steps for FM,
9 kHz or 10 kHz steps for MW) can be adjusted by pressing and holding
down »STOP ■« and pressing »PRESET P–«. Display: briefly, e.g. »FM
50K«. All station positions are deleted.
3Activate the station search by pressing »TUNING 5as6« until the
frequency display changes to rapid run-through.
– The search stops when a station is found.
FM 88.90 MHz
STEREO
FM 50K
FANTASY SYNC
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Note:
To move the frequency forward in steps, briefly press »TUNING 5as6«
several times.
– Display: the frequency in 50 or 100 kHz steps (FM) or in 9 or 10 kHz
steps (MW).
4To activate the storage function, press »PROG« on the device.
– Display: »00« and »PROGRAM« flash for approximately 5 seconds.
Note:
If no button is pressed within 5 seconds, the device automatically quits the
storage function.
5Press »P– PRESET« or »PRESET P+« to select the desired station position.
6To store the radio station, press »PROG« again on the device.
– Display: »PROGRAM« and e.g. »2«.
7To locate and store more stations repeat steps 2to 6.
Deleting settings (initial state)
With this function you can delete all stored settings and reset the HiFi system to
its original state.
1Press »Ǽ/ECO« to switch the device to stand-by mode, and pull out the
mains plug.
2Press and hold down the »VOLUME Ļ« button. At the same time plug in
the mains cable again.
3Press »Ǽ/ECO« within 5 seconds.
– All settings are deleted.
FM 87.95 MHz
00 88.90 MHz
PROGRAM
STEREO
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Switching on and off
1 Switch on the HiFi system out of stand-by mode by pressing »Ǽ/ECO« .
– The last input source used is automatically selected.
Note:
The following buttons on the device can also be used to switch on the stereo
system:
»TUNER/BAND« – tuner-mode;
»CD« – CD mode;
»TAPE« – tape mode.
2
Press »Ǽ/ECO« to switch the device to stand-by mode.
– Display: the current time.
Note:
The only way to isolate the HiFi system from the mains supply is to pull the
plug. This causes time and timer settings to be deleted.
Switching to power-saving mode
This setting enables you to reduce the power consumed by the HiFi system in
stand-by mode.
1
Press and briefly hold down (ca. 1 second)
»Ǽ/ECO« .
– The red indicator light is illuminated, the time display disappears.
Selecting the input source
1 Select the program source by pressing »TUNER«, »CD« or »TAPE« .
– Display: frequency band and frequency or station name, total number of
CD tracks and total playing time or »TAPE«.
Adjusting the volume
1 Use »ļVOLUME Ļ« to adjust the volume.
– Display: briefly, »VOL« and the selected value (»MIN«, »I« to »39«, follo-
wed by »MAX«).
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Muting
This function enables you to ”silence” the device.
1Press »MUTE« on the remote control to switch the sound on or off.
– Display: »MUTING« flashes.
Sound settings
You can select from among five different sound settings (»FLAT«, »POP«,
»CLASSIC«, »ROCK« and »JAZZ«), depending on the type of music you are
listening to. The basic setting is »FLAT«.
1Select the sound setting by pressing »EQ/UBS«.
– Display: briefly, »FLAT«, »POP«, »CLASSIC«, »ROCK« or »JAZZ«, continuously
»=«, »;«, »>« or »<«.
Boosting the bass
1To switch the bass boost on and off, press press and briefly hold down (ca. 1
second)
»EQ/UBS«.
– Display: » « and, briefly, »UBS ON«.
Displaying/concealing the time
1To display or conceal the time, press »TIMER SET« on the device while it is
activated.
Switching the demo program on and off
1To activate the demo program, press »DEMO« on the remote control while
the device is in stand-by mode.
2To deactivate the demo program, press »DEMO« on the remote control or
press »Ǽ/ECO«. Any other function button on the device or on the remote
control can also be used to switch off the demo program.
UBS
MUTING
PROGRAM
STEREO
CLASSIC
PROGRAM
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STEREO
UBS ON SYNC
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Selecting the tuner input source
1Select the input source by pressing »TUNER/BAND«.
– The most recently selected station is activated (Last Station Memory).
– Display: frequency band and frequency or station name.
Selecting the preset position
1Select the frequency band (FM or MW) by pressing the »TUNER/BAND«
button.
2Select the desired preset position in steps by pressing »P+ PRESET«or
»PRESET P–«.
– Display: e.g., »PROGRAM 4« and the frequency.
Stereo/mono reception
When the HiFi system receives FM stereo stations, » « appears in the dis-
play. If the signal from the FM stereo station is weak, you can improve the sound
quality by switching to mono reception.
1Press »MONO/STEREO« on the remote control to switch to mono reception.
– Display: » « disappears.
2To switch back to FM stereo, press »MONO/STEREO« on the remote
control.
– Display: » «.
Note:
When another station position is selected, the device automatically switches
to FM stereo.
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
ENERGY SYNC
MHz
f
STEREO
4 I 00.60 SYNC
MHz
PROGRAM f
STEREO
FANTASY MHz
f