Microlab MD332 User manual

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Microlab Electronics Co., Ltd
Made in China
“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that
the use of this accessory
with iPod, or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
iPhone, and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Note: Place the product on a firm and level surface for normal use. The speaker drivers are magnetically
shielded and is safe to place near LCD TV or monitors.
WARNINGS:
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions must be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept with the product for future reference.
3. Heed warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions - All operating and user instructions should be followed.
5. Installation - Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Power sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated by the marking adjacent to
the power cord entry. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company.
7. Grounding or polarization - the is not required to be grounded. Ensure the plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet
or extension cord receptacle to prevent blade or pin exposure. Some versions of the product are equipped with a power
cord fitted with a polarized alternating line plug (a plug having one blade wide than the other). This plug will fit onto the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug. When using an extension power supply cord or a power supply cord other than that
supplied with the appliance, it should be fitted with the appropriate molded plugs and carry safety approval appropriate to
the country of use.
8. Power cord protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on, kinked or
pinched by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords from plugs, receptacles and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
9. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or multiple sockets, as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
10. Ventilation - The product must be properly ventilated. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or other similar surface. Do
not cover the product with any items such as tablecloths, newspapers, etc.
11. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
including amplifiers that produce heat. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the
apparatus.
12. Water and moisture - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the product to train, dripping, splashing or
excessive moisture such as in a sauna or bathroom. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the likes.
13. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product. Do not place any object containing liquid on top of the product.
14. Cleaning - Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The cabinet of the subwoofer may be cleaned by
dusting with a dry cloth. If you wish to use an aerosol cleaning spray, do not spray directly on the cabinet; spray onto the
cloth. Be careful not to damage the drive units.
15. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
16. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
17. Moving the - A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
18. Un-use periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet during lightning storms or when
product
product
Caution:
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not dismantle the product and do not expose the apparatus to rain or moisture. No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to a person or persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
the apparatus is left unused for a long period of time.
19. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Please remove the power plug form the main power source or wall power source when not in use. When plugged in to
a power source, the system is in standby mode, so the power is not entirely cut off.
21. Replacement parts - When replacement parts are required, ensure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
22. Mains fuses - For continued protection against fire hazard, use fuses only of the correct type and rating. The correct
fuse specification for each voltage range is marked on the product.
23. Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the
speaker may be damaged when a peak level section is suddenly played.
24. The only means of completely disconnecting the product from the power supply is by removing the power cord from
the wall outlet or the product. The wall outlet or the power cord entry to the product must remain freely accessible at all
times while the product is in use.
25. Try to install the product near a wall socket or extension cord and shall be easily accessible.
26. The highest environmental temperature suitable for this product is 40°C.
Unique design featuring a special stereo system with woofer in a single cabinet. This multimedia
system also docks the iPod or iPhone enhancing its audio output with clearer sound and deeper
bass.
Constructed carefully of quality wood, the cabinet enhances the sound production from the speaker
drivers. Its bass driver is specially position to enhance the low frequency and depth. Two quality
tweeters to provide uncoloured mids and clearer high tones.
Connect to any playback source such as Mp3/Mp4 player or CD/DVD player via its RCA audio input.
Includes a high performance FM radio that lets you listen to your favourite broadcast stations.
Features:
PowerfuI stereo system with reflex bass
5.25" woofer driver and 2.5" high performance tweeter drivers
Docking interface for iPod® and iPhone®, except iPod Shuffle
FM radio with Alarm clock and Sleep/Wake functions
RCA audio input from any Mp3/Mp4, CD/DVD player, TV, Desktop PC or notebook
Ideal for all types of room, can be placed in any area, especially living room, bedroom and kitchen
Beautiful finishes with front panel controls
Recharges the iPod battery when docked in the system
Remote control for volume adjustments and basic iPod functions
Check the carton for correct package contents. Save the carton for future use. Ensure to repack the
product in its original carton for future transportation.
MD332 speaker system
3.5mm to 3.5mm signal cable
2 x RCA to 2 x RCA signal cable
FM antenna
Remote control
User manual
AAA batteries x 2pcs
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Introduction
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1. Digital Display Screen
With AC power turned ON, the iDock goes to standby mode and the time displayed.
2. ST-BY (Standby Button)
Depress to go to standby mode, and the time is displayed.
3. CLOCK (Adjustment)
In clock mode, to adjust the time, depress the "CLOCK" button to adjust the hour digits. The LED digits will flash
ready for adjustment. Turn the volume dial to set to the desired hour ranging from "00" to "23". Depress the "CLOCK"
button again, and the minute digits will flash ready for adjustment. Once the final adjustments are complete, depress
the "CLOCK" button to exit.
4. ALARM (Setup)
The iDock can be set to alarm with song from the iPod/iPhone music list. If no iPod/iPhone is docked, the iDock's
alarm can be set to alarm with the last tuned radio station.
Setup: Go to standby mode, depress the "ALARM" button to start setup. The 2 hour digits will flash, turn the volume
dial to change the hour value ranging from "00" to "23". Depress the "ALARM" button next to adjust the minute digits.
Once completed, depress "ALARM" again to exit. The display panel will indicate "good" to confirm the alarm setting.
5. VOLUME DIAL
Master volume adjustment. Turn clockwise to increase the volume, and counter clockwise to decrease the volume
level.
6. INFRARED SENSOR
Direct the remote control at this window for wireless function control of the iDock.
7. INPUT SELECTOR
Depress to select playback source between AUX (Auxilliary), FM radio, or iPod/iPhone.
8. TUNE+/-
Scan the FM frequency band for radio stations.
9. STANDBY LED
Standby LED illuminates to indicate standby mode in operation. Standby LED off with main display on, indicates
system is powered on and activated. Standby LED off with main display off, indicates AC power is turned off.
ILLUSTRATIONS
BUTTON FUNCTIONS: iDock
1. ST-BY
Depress this button to standby mode
2. MUTE
Depress the MUTE button to turn off all audio output. The display will flash "00" repeatedly indicating volume at zero
level. Depress MUTE again to return to previous audio level.
3. INPUT selector
Depress to select between different audio sources, AUX, FM radio or iPod.
4. CLOCK adjustment
In Clock mode, depress the "CLOCK" button and the hour digits will flash. Press the VOL to set the correct hour
ranging from "00" to "23". Depress the "CLOCK" button again, and the minute digits will flash. Depress the VOL +/- to
set the minute digits ranging from "00" to "59". Depress the "CLOCK" button again to exit the adjustment mode.
5. ALARM setup
Depress to configure the alarm time setup. With the iPod docked, the setup will activate the alarm with song from the
iPod. Without the iPod, the most recently tuned radio station will be used as the alarm.
Setup: In standby mode, depress the "ALARM" button to set the desired alarm time. The 2 hour digits will flash, press
VOL button to set the desired hour ranging from "00" to "23". Then depress the "ALARM" button again and the
minute digits will flash. Press the VOL button to set the desired minutes. To exit the setup, depress the "ALARM"
button again. The panel will display "good" indicating alarm setup is completed.
6. SLEEP
Set the desired period to shut down the system, ideal for bedtime. Options include 15 minutes, 30 minutes or 45
minutes.
7. RESET
Set the entire system to default factory values. The system volume is set to 20dB, and the TREBLE & BASS at 0dB.
8. TREBLE: Mid to High frequency attenuation, 7dB
9. BASS: Low frequency attenuation, 7dB
10. VOL+/- : volume adjustment from 00 to 60dB
1. FM: Toggle between Frequency modulation
2. TUNE+/-:Scan the radio frequency for radio stations
3. MEMORY: Store radio stations frequency for quick station tuning.
I. Scan the frequency range for your preferred radio station and the depress "MEMORY" button to save the station to
a preset number. For example, "P01" is a format used in the iDock.
ii. Then press "MEMORY" button again, the digital screen will display "good" to indicate a successful stored
frequency.
iii. The iDock allows up to 15 radio stations to be saved.
4. PRE+/- : Depress to select the preset radio stations.
Delete preset radio stations. Press "MEMORY" button, and then the "RESET" button to clear all the preset radio
stations.
1. Play or Pause the playback
2. Skip to previous song
3. Skip to next song
4. MENU: Revert to iPod/iPhone’s previous menu
5. UP/DOWN: Scroll menu options
6. ENTER: Confirm selection
1. For media player or TV, connect it to the RCA audio input connectors at the rear panel of the system.
2. For iPod/iPhone, dock this onto the top interface of the system with the appropriate pin adapter if necessary.
3. For FM radio, please connect the included FM antenna and extend this to provide proper reception. Please change its
position if necessarily for good reception.
1. Switch on the main AC power and turn on the iDock system from the rear power switch.
2. The system will commence to standby mode.
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RADIO CONTROLS
iPod/iPhone CONTROLS
CONNECTIONS
OPERATIONS
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Specifications:
Amplifier:
Power output: 26 Watt + 14 Watt x 2 RMS (THD=1%)
Frequency response: 40 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity Input: 350 mV
Distortion: < 0.3% (1 Watt 1kHz)
Separation: > 54 dB
S/N: > 75 dB
AC input: 120 V ~ 60 Hz 500 mA
Audio input: iPod/iPhone Dock 30pin, AUX (Auxilliary),
RCA x 2 (Left & Right)
FM frequency modulation: 87.0 MHz - 108.0 MHz, Step frequency: 0.1 MHz
Driver units: 5.25" Subwoofer,
2.5" x 2 Satellites (magnetically shielded)
FAQ
It is abnormal while switching to
FM
Ensure the dock insert is of the correct iPod version
Remove the iPod from the interface and check for
obstructions on the connector and on your iPod. Then
reinsert the iPod.
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Ensure the system is plugged to its AC source and the
power is ON
Check the iPod is ON and a music track is being played
Try pressing the Play/Pause button on the remote control
Increase the volume setting on the system
Ensure the Input selection is correctly set
Remove the iPod from the dock and the reseat it after a
period, you might have to this for few times. Could be an
interface positive connection problem
Ensure the iPod is running compatible software
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Ensure the power cable is properly plugged to an AC wall
outlet
Ensure the iPod is properly inserted
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·iPod notes: Install the correct base type in accordance with the iPod version used
Remove your iPod from the dock and wait for 5 seconds before
reinserting it.
Unplug the power cable for 1 minute, then reconnect it and
power ON
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Press the "MEMORY" button and then the "RESET" button
on the remote control. It will display correctly.
If the problem persist. please contact the vendor, or seek professional assistance.
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1. Power ON/OFF switch
2. Fuse T500mA L250V
3. AC input
6. Bass Reflex tunnel
7. iPod Dock, 30 pins
4. Audio RCA sockets
5. FM antenna socket
ILLUSTRATIONS and OPERATIONS
3. Depress the ST-BY button on the front panel or the remote control to bring the system to full power.
4. Depress the INPUT selector to the mode to playback. The system will switch between AUX, FM or
iPod/iPhone.
5. For media player or TV, please ensure this is turn on and playback is activated. Select the INPUT to AUX
6. For iPod or iPhone, please dock it and start the music playback. Select the INPUT to iPod/iPhone. Use the
remote control to switch the songs and volume level.
7. Adjust the volume knob on the front panel or remote control to your preferred listening level.
8. For FM radio, select the INPUT to FM and tune to your favourite station. Use the + or - buttons on the front
panel or remote control to tune. Please position the antenna till the reception is clear.
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