Hitachi AXM239UK User manual

Model No: AXM239UK
Vertical Micro System with Slim NXT Speaker,
Active Subwoofer and DAB Radio for iPod
Vertical Micro System with Slim NXT Speaker,
Active Subwoofer and DAB Radio for iPod

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SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to be assured.
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DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and
inter-connections between the pieces of equipment) are properly made and in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains
plug before making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety
of your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DO route the mains lead so that it is not likely to be walked on, crushed, chafed, or
subjected to excessive wear and tear or heat.
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DON'T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON'T obstruct the ventilation openings of the equipment with items such as newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the
equipment.
DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to dripping or splashing, or objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, to be placed on the equipment.
DON'T place hot objects or naked flame sources such as lighted candles or nightlights on,
or close to equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires.
DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete
safety always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided
according to the instructions.
DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from
the requirements of traffic safety.
DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your
hearing.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated
that it is designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off
using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do
this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally,
or if it is damaged in any way - switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your
dealer.
ABOVE ALL
− NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other
opening in the case - this could result in a fatal electric shock;
− NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind
− it is better to be safe than sorry!
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The above mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or
discarded batteries as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems
available. If the batteries or accumulators included with this equipment display the chemical
symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more than
0.0005% Mercury, or more than 0.002% Cadmium or more than, 0.004% Lead.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, please read this manual carefully before attempting to
operate the unit in order to became familiar with its features, and assure you years of faithful, trouble free
performance and listening pleasure.
Important Notes
* Keep these instructions: the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
* Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
* Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters; on top
of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat; places lacking ventilation or dusty places;
places subject to constant vibration; humid or moist places.
* Make sure not to obstruct the ventilation holes. Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilation holes with items such as newspapers, table-clothes, curtains etc.
* Before turning on the power for the first time, make sure the power cord is properly installed. The
mains plug is used as the disconnect device and it must always remain readily operable. To
completely disconnect the equipment from the mains supply, the mains plug of apparatus must be
disconnected from the mains socket.
* The product must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the equipment.
* Keep a minimum distance of 10 cm around the apparatus to allow adequate ventilation.
* Please dispose of spent batteries in an environmentally friendly manner by using a local recycling
scheme.
* Only use this equipment in moderate climates.
* No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus.
* Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user serviceable parts
inside, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
There is high voltage within this product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
ATTENTION
The owner's manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions, for your safety,
it is necessary to refer to the manual.
Note:
- This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and does not indicate
a problem with the unit.
- Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
- If an unusual condition occurs in the display window or with an operating button, switch the unit off and then
on again.

The unit supports the listed iPods
***iPods shown are not included***
Made for iPod touch
(2nd generation)
(8GB, 16GB, 32GB only)
Made for iPod classic
(2nd generation)
(120GB only)
Made for iPod nano
(2nd generation)(aluminum)
(2GB, 4GB, 8GB only)
Made for iPod with video
(5th generation)
(60GB, 80GB only)
Made for iPod mini
(4GB, 6GB only)
Made for iPod
(4th generation)
(20GB only)
Made for iPod
(4th generation)
(40GB only)
Made for iPod with
color display
(4th generation)
(20GB, 30GB only)
Made for iPod with
color display
(4th generation)
(40GB, 60GB only)
Made for iPod nano
(1st generation)
(1GB, 2GB, 4GB only)
Made for iPod with video
(5th generation)
(30GB only)
Made for iPod classic
(80GB, 160GB only)
Made for iPod nano
(3rd generation)(video)
(4GB, 8GB only)
Made for iPod touch
(8GB, 16GB, 32GB only)
Made for iPod nano
(4th generation)
(8GB, 16GB only)
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Assembly Drawing of Unit and speaker
1. Speakers connection
3. Universal Dock adapter connection
(iPod adaptors are not included)
Max connection distance is
2 metres
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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1. SPEAKER
2. AUX JACK “R”
3. AUX JACK “L”
4. STOP/MENU/FM MO./ST. BUTTON
5. SELECT/REPEAT BUTTON
6. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
7. STANDBY LED INDICATOR
8. STANDBY/ON BUTTON
9. USB DEVICE IN PORT
10. CLOCK/DISPLAY BUTTON
11. SD/MMC CARD IN SLOT
12. SKIP/TUNE SEARCH DOWN BUTTON
13. SKIP/TUNE SEARCH UP BUTTON
14. FM/DAB BUTTON
15. USB/CARD/AUX BUTTON
16. VOLUME DOWN BUTTON
17. iPod DOCK
18. VOLUME UP BUTTON
19. CD/iPod BUTTON
20. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
21. LCD DISPLAY WINDOW
22. IR SENSOR
23. CD DOOR
24. VIDEO OUT JACK
25. TO WOOFER JACK
26. HEADPHONES JACK
27. MEMORY BACK-UP BATTERY DOOR
28. SUBWOOFER STANDBY INDICATOR
29. SUBWOOFER AC POWER SWITCH
30. FROM MAIN JACK
31. LEFT/RIGHT OUT SPEAKERS JACK
32. AC POWER CORD
33. SUBWOOFER SPEAKER
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. STANDBY BUTTON
2. MUTE BUTTON
3. CD DOOR OPEN/CLOSEBUTTON
4. TIMER BUTTON
5. SKIP/TUNE SEARCH DOWN BUTTON
6. RANDOM BUTTON
7. SLEEP BUTTON
8. CLOCK/DISPLAY BUTTON
9. EQ BUTTON
10.VOLUME UP BUTTON
11.CD/iPod BUTTON
12.USB/CARD/AUX BUTTON
13.VOLUME DOWN BUTTON
14.FM/DAB BUTTON
15.PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
16.SELECT/REPEAT BUTTON
17.SKIP/TUNE SEARCH UP BUTTON
18.STOP/MENU/MONO/ST. BUTTON
19.PRESET/FOLDER UP BUTTON
20.MEMORY BUTTON
21.PRESET/FOLDER DOWN BUTTON
22.NUMBER SEARCH BUTTON
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OPERATING THE UNIT
POWER/STANDBY
1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit (or remote control) to switch the unit on.
2. Select the sound source (CD, iPod), (USB, CARD, AUX) and (DAB or TUNER) by press the (CD, iPod),
(USB, CARD, AUX) and(DAB or TUNER) button on the unit (or remote control). The corresponding
display will light up.
3. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME (UP or DOWN) button on the unit (or remote control).
4. Press the STANDBY button on the unit (or remote control) again to turn off the unit.
Note:
1. If there is no signal under the CD/USB DEVICES/SD & MMC CARD/iPod mode, the main unit will be
switched off within 15 minutes automatically.
2. During in the iPod mode, there is not insert the iPod Player on the iPod docking bracket. The main unit will
also turn off within15 minute automatically.
3. Please turn the main switch off to save energy, when you do not use the unit.
CLOCK SETTING
Manual clock setting
When you first put the unit electric plug into the AC outlet, and then switch the power to "ON" position on the
rear of the subwoofer.
1. The subwoofer and the main unit will be in standby mode, the both of the STANDBY indicators will change
to red color.
2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the main unit (or on the remote control) to power the main unit "ON".
3. The standby indicator of the subwoofer will be changed to green color and the standby indicator of the
main unit will be change to light off.
Note: Pull the AC plug out of the wall socket that to switch off the whole products completely.
The clock will be automatically synchronised to the DAB clock if you can receive DAB signals in your
location. If you can only receive FM, then you have to set the clock manually. The manual clock setting must
be done in standby mode.
1. When the unit is first connected to the AC mains outlet, it will be in standby mode, and the display will
show “00:00” and flash.
2. During standby, press and hold the CLOCK/DISPLAY button on the remote control/unit the hour digits
flash in the display, press the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button on the unit main or the remote
control to set to the correct hour, then press the CLOCK/DISPLAY button on the remote control/unit again
to confirm.(F1)
3. After the hour is set, the minute digits will then flash, press the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH (UP or DOWN)
button (or remote control) to set to the correct minute.(F2)
4. When the display shows the correct time, press the CLOCK/DISPLAY button on the remote control/unit
again to confirm, the manual clock setting is now completed.
Synchronise the clock/ON to DAB local time
1. Press the STANDBY button on the unit (or remote control) once to switch the unit on.
2. Press the FM/DAB button (or remote control) to select DAB mode.
3. Tune to a DAB station and the clock will be automatically synchronized to the DAB local time.
PUTTING THE BATTERIES INTO
THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Press down the compartment cover, and
slide the cover off to open the compartment.
Place the two (UM4), (AAA), (R03) batteries
in the remote control according to the
polarity markings ("+" and " - ") inside the
compartment and on the batteries. Place
the cover over the compartment, press down
lightly, and push it upward until it snaps on.
Note: Remove the batteries from the remote
control if not in use for long period of
the time. Do not mix normal batteries with
rechargeable batteries, when the batteries
become weak, remote control will not
function and replace with new batteries.
**BATTERIES NOT
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This function allows you to switch on and off the system at your desired time and mode:
1. Press the TIMER button on the remote control to toggle the timer function between on and off, the
display will show “Timer on” or “Timer Off”. The display will show “ ” to indicate timer function on.(F3)
2. To set the on timer clock, press and hold the TIMER button on the remote control until the display
shows “On Timer” and the “hour” digit of the timer clock will flash.(F4)
3. Press the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button on the remote control to set to the desired
hour, then press the TIMER button on the remote control to confirm, first set the hour and finally the minute,
the on timer clock is set.
4. T hen you will enter into the off timer clock setting, the display will show “Off Timer” and the “hour” digit will
flash. Press the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button on the remote control to set to the desired hour,
then press the TIMER button on the remote control to confirm, first set the hour and finally the minute, the off
timer clock is set.
5. Finally press the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH (UP or DOWN) on the remote control to select the timer on
mode - CD, DAB, FM, USB, SD CARD or iPod, then press the TIMER button to confirm. The timer setting is
now completed.
6. To check the timer setting, repeatedly press the CLOCK/DISPLAY button on the remote control until the
display shows the on timer and the off timer setting.
TO SET SLEEP FUNCTION (on the remote control)
This function allows you to program the system to switch off itself after a set period of time. You can set your
sleep time in power on mode:
1. T o activate the sleep function, press the SLEEP button on the remote, the display will show “SLEEP-90”
and flash.
2. R epeatedly press the SLEEP button to select the sleep time, it will change in sequence on every press:
3. When the display shows your desired sleep time, release the button, the sleep timer is now activated.
The display will show “S#” in which “S1” is to indicate “10 minutes” sleep time and so on. When the sleep
time counts to zero, the unit will go off.(F5)
4. To cancel sleep, press the SLEEP button once again, the display will show “SLEEP-OFF” and the“S#” will
disappear.
Hints for better reception
This unit carries a single lead wire DAB/FM antenna, to obtain the best performance, you should fully extend
the wire antenna and adjust the position as well as the direction until you find the best reception.
For ideal DAB reception, always maintain the lead wire antenna in a vertical position (holding it upward or
downward behind the unit) is highly recommended.
DAB mode
When the unit is powered up for the first time, it will be in standby mode. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the
unit (or remote control) to turn the radio on, it will then automatically enter into the DAB mode and perform full
scan function. During scan, the display will show “Scanning …” together with a slide bar that indicates the
progress of the scan and the amount of stations that have been found so far.(F6)(F7)
Once the scan has finished, the radio will select the first alphanumerically found station. To explore the found
stations, first press the SELECT/REPEAT button on the unit (or remote control) and then select the
SELECT/REPEAT mode for selection, when your desired station appears on the display, press the
SELECT/REPEAT button on the unit (or remote control) again to confirm your selection.
DAB auto scan modes
There are two types of DAB auto scan modes, one is local scan and the other is full scan. Local scan will only
search for the UK DAB Band III channels and full scan will search for all DAB Band III channels.
After the scan has finished, the first alphanumerically found station will be automatically selected.
1. To activate local scan, press the STOP/MENU/MONO/ST. Button on the unit (or remote control) once to
enter into the “Setup menu”, then select the SELECT/REPEAT mode for selection, when the display shows
“Local scan”, press the SELECT/REPEAT button on the unit (or remote control) to confirm, the display will
show “Scanning …” and a quick progressing slide bar.(F8)
TIMER SETTING
LISTENING TO YOUR RADIO
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2. To activate full scan, press the STOP/MENU/MONO/ST. button on the unit (or remote control) once to enter
into the “Setup menu”, then select the SELECT/REPEAT mode for selection, when the display shows “Full
scan”, press the SELECT/REPEAT button on the unit (or remote control) to confirm, the display will show
“Scanning …” and a slower progressing slide bar.(F9)
3. All the stations that have been found will be stored automatically, to explore the stations that have been
found, first press the SELECT/REPEAT button on the unit (or remote control) once, then select the SELECT
/REPEAT mode for selection, when you find a station that you would like to listen to, press the SELECT
/REPEAT button on the unit (or remote control).
DAB manual tune
1. To select manual tune, press the STOP/MENU/MONO/ST. Button on the unit (or remote control) to enter into
the “Setup menu”, when the display shows “Manual tune”, press the SELECT/REPEAT button on the unit
(or remote control) once to confirm.(F10)
2. Select the SELECT/REPEAT mode to scroll through the DAB channels, the display will show “5A to 13F”
and their associated frequencies.
3. W hen your desired frequency appears in the display, select the SELECT/REPEAT mode to confirm. The
name of the station group (ensemble/multiplex) will be displayed.
4. To see what stations are present on the found ensemble/multiplex, first press the SELECT/REPEAT button
on the unit (or remote control) once, and then select the SELECT/REPEAT mode, when your desired station
appears in the display, press the SELECT/REPEAT button on the unit (or remote control) again to select.
Secondary Services
On some occasions you will see a “>” symbol appeared after the name of the station, this indicates that there
are secondary services available to that station. These secondary services contain extra services that relate to
the primary station. E.g. a sports station may want to add extra commentaries. The secondary services are
inserted directly after the primary station. To select the secondary station, press the SELECT/REPEAT button
on the unit (or remote control) when the “>” appears in the display.
FM mode
1. To select FM, press the DAB/FM button on the unit (or remote control), the display will show FM and the
frequency.
2. To activate frequency auto search, press and hold the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button on the
unit (or remote control) until it starts to scan down or up the frequency band; it will stop automatically once a
station has been found.
3. You can also press the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH(UP or DOWN) button on the unit (or remote control) to select
your desired frequency.
4. Press the STOP/MENU/MONO/ST. button on the unit (or remote control) to toggle select between the FM
“STEREO” and “MONO” reception.
STORING AND RECALLING STORED PRESET STATIONS
In either DAB or FM mode, you can store up to 20 stations to the favourite presets; this will enable you to get
direct access to your favourite stations.
1. To store a preset, first tune to your desired station, then press the MEMORY button on the remote control
once, the display will show “PRESET#” and flash.(F11)
2. Press the PRESET/FOLDER (UP or DOWN) button on the remote control to select your desired
station preset number, then press the MEMORY button on the remote control to confirm your selection; the
display will show “Preset # saved” in DAB mode.(F12)
3. To recall a preset station, press the PRESET/FOLDER (UP or DOWN) button on the remote control to select
the stations that you have stored; the display will show “Preset # loaded” in DAB mode.
4. If you press a preset that hasn’t been allocated a station; In DAB mode, the display will show “Preset # free”.
Note: The stored stations will be saved into its memory and power off will not erase it. Storing a new
station into a preset location will erase the previously stored station in that location.
DAB RESET
When you move the radio to another part of the country, your pre-tuned and stored DAB stations may no longer
be available.If this is the case then you will need to reset your radio back to its original factory settings; to
perform a DAB reset, please do the following:
1. Press the DAB/FM button on the unit (or remote control) to select DAB mode.
2. press the STOP/MENU/FM MO./ST. button on the unit (or remote control) once to enter into the “Setup
menu”, then select the SELECT/REPEAT mode for selection.
3. When the display shows the “DAB Reset”, press the SELECT/REPEAT button on the unit (or remote
control) once, the display will show “Press SELECT/REPEAT to confirm reset …”.(F13)(F14)
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4. Press the SELECT/REPEAT button on the unit (or remote control) again to confirm, the display will show
“Scanning …” and it will perform DAB full scan function.
5. After the scan has finished, the radio will select and display the first alphanumerically found station.
Note: All of your stored DAB presets will be lost once the reset has taken place.
DAB DISPLAY MODES
During DAB mode, repeatedly press the CLOCK/DISPLAY button will cycle through the following display
modes:
Signal strength
The display will show a slide bar to indicate the signal strength, the stronger the signal, the longer the bar will
be from left to right.
Programme type
The frequency of the present station will be displayed.
The display will show the digital audio bit rate being received
DLS
Ensemble/Multiplex (Group name)
Time and date
Frequency
Audio bit rate
DLS stands for Dynamic Label Segment which is a scrolling message that the broadcaster may include in
their transmissions. The message usually includes information such as programme details …etc.
This describes the style of the programme that is being broadcast.
The Ensemble/Multiplex is a collection of radio stations that are bundled and transmitted together in a single
frequency. There are national and local multiplexes, local ones contain stations that are specific to that area.
The time and date will be automatically updated by the broadcasted information; there is no need to set the
clock manually.
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COMPACT DISC
1. Always use a compact discs bearing the mark as shown.
2. Notes on handling discs
Removing the disc from its storage case and loading it.
* Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.
* Do not stick paper or write anything on the surface.
* Do not bend the disc.
3. Storage
* Store the disc in its case.Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high
temperatures, high humidity or dusty places.
4. Cleaning a disc
* Should the disc become soiled, wipe off dust, dirt and fingerprints with a soft cloth. The disc should be
cleaned from the center to the edge.
* Never use benzene, thinners, record cleaner fluid or anti static spray.
* Be sure to close the CD door so the lens is not contaminated by dust.
* Do not touch the lens.
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