RCF ES 3160-II User manual

OWNER MANUAL
MANUALE D’USO
ES 3160-II -MIXER-AMPLIFIER WITH TUNER
AND CD/USB – MP3 PLAYER
-MIXER-AMPLIFICATORE CON
SINTONIZZATORE RADIO E
LETTORE CD/USB – MP3

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DESCRIPTION
FRONT PANEL
REAR PANEL
OPERATION
PRIORITY
CD/USB – MP3/WMA PLAYER AND TUNER
FRONT PANEL -
FUNCTION MENU -
NOTES ABOUT MP3 / WMA FILES -
MP3 / WMA FILE SEARCH -
BLUETOOTH DEVICES -
RESET BUTTON -
REMOTE CONTROL -
ERROR CODES -
LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTION
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE CHANGE
SPECIFICATIONS
EXAMPLE OF CONNECTIONS
ITALIANO
AVVERTENZE PER LA SICUREZZA
DESCRIZIONE
PANNELLO FRONTALE
PANNELLO POSTERIORE
FUNZIONAMENTO
PRIORITÀ
USO DEL LETTORE CD/USB – MP3/WMA E SINTONIZZATORE RADIO
PANNELLO FRONTALE -
MENÙ DELLE FUNZIONI -
NOTE SUI FILE MP3 / WMA -
RICERCA FILE MP3 (/ WMA) -
DISPOSITIVI “BLUETOOTH” -
TASTO RESET -
TELECOMANDO -
CODICI D’ERRORE -
COLLEGAMENTO DEI DIFFUSORI ACUSTICI
CAMBIO TENSIONE DI FUNZIONAMENTO DELL’APPARECCHIO
SPECIFICHE TECNICHE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDICE

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IMPORTANT
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before connecting and using this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and
keep it on hand for future reference. The manual is to be considered an integral part of
this product and must accompany it when it changes ownership as a reference for correct
installation and use as well as for the safety precautions.
RCF S.p.A. will not assume any responsibility for the incorrect installation and / or use of
this product.
WARNING: To prevent the risk of re or electric shock, never expose this product to rain
or humidity.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. All the precautions, in particular the safety ones, must be read with special attention, as
they provide important information.
2. POWER SUPPLY FROM MAINS
-The mains voltage is sufciently high to involve a risk of electrocution; therefore, never
install or connect this product with the power supply switched on.
-Before powering up, make sure that all the connections have been made correctly and
the voltage of your mains corresponds to the voltage shown on the rating plate on the
unit, if not, please contact your RCF dealer.
-The metallic parts of the unit are earthed by means of the power cable.
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection.
-Protect the power cable from damage; make sure it is positioned in a way that it cannot
be stepped on or crushed by objects.
-To prevent the risk of electric shock, never open the product: there are no parts inside
that the user needs to access.
3. Make sure that no objects or liquids can get into this product, as this may cause a short
circuit.
This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects lled with liquid,
such as vases, shall be placed on this apparatus. No naked sources (such as lighted candles)
should be placed on this apparatus.
4. Never attempt to carry out any operations, modications or repairs that are not expressly
described in this manual.
Contact your authorized service centre or qualied personnel should any of the following
occur:
-The product does not function (or functions in an anomalous way).
-The power supply cable has been damaged.
-Objects or liquids have got into the unit.
-The product has been subject to a heavy impact.
5. If this product is not used for a long period, disconnect the power cable.
6. If this product begins emitting any strange odours or smoke, switch it off immediately
and disconnect the power supply cable.
7. The terminals marked with the symbol are HAZARDOUS LIVE and their connection
is to be made by an INSTRUCTED PERSON or the use of ready-made cables is required.

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IMPORTANT NOTES
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
8. Do not connect this product to any equipment or accessories not foreseen.
For suspended installation, only use the dedicated anchoring points and do not try to hang
this product by using elements that are unsuitable or not specic for this purpose.
Also check the suitability of the support surface to which the product is anchored (wall,
ceiling, structure, etc.), and the components used for attachment (screw anchors, screws,
brackets not supplied by RCF etc.), which must guarantee the security of the system /
installation over time, also considering, for example, the mechanical vibrations normally
generated by transducers.
To prevent the risk of falling equipment, do not stack multiple units of this product unless
this possibility is specied in the user manual.
9. RCF S.p.A. strongly recommends this product is only installed by professional qualied
installers (or specialised rms) who can ensure correct installation and certify it according
to the regulations in force.
The entire audio system must comply with the current standards and regulations regarding
electrical systems.
10. SUPPORTS AND TROLLEYS
The equipment should be only used on trolleys or supports, where necessary, that are
recommended by the manufacturer. The equipment / support / trolley assembly must be
moved with extreme caution. Sudden stops, excessive pushing force and uneven oors may
cause the assembly to overturn.
11. There are numerous mechanical and electrical factors to be considered when installing
a professional audio system (in addition to those which are strictly acoustic, such as sound
pressure, angles of coverage, frequency response, etc.).
12. HEARING LOSS
Exposure to high sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. The acoustic pressure
level that leads to hearing loss is different from person to person and depends on the
duration of exposure.To prevent potentially dangerous exposure to high levels of acoustic
pressure, anyone who is exposed to these levels should use adequate protection devices.
When a transducer capable of producing high sound levels is being used, it is therefore
necessary to wear ear plugs or protective earphones.
See the technical specications in loudspeaker instruction manuals to know their maximum
sound pressure levels.
To prevent the occurrence of noise on microphone / line signal cables, use screened cables
only and avoid putting them close to:
-Equipment that produces high-intensity electromagnetic elds (for example, high power
transformers)
-Mains cables
-Loudspeaker lines.
Do not obstruct the ventilation grilles of the unit. Situate this product far from any heat
sources and always ensure adequate air circulation around the ventilation grilles.
Do not overload this product for a long time.
Never force the control elements (keys, knobs, etc. ).
Do not use solvents, alcohol, benzene or other volatile substances for cleaning the external
parts of this product.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

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DESCRIPTION
ES 3160-II is a mixer-amplier with 4 mic-line audio inputs on removable connectors (the
rst input also has an XLR socket), CD/USB – MP3 player and tuner and 2 aux inputs (one
on the rear panel with dual RCA connector, one on the front player) for additional external
music sources.
The amplier nominal power is 160 W, available on either a low impedance output
(min. 4 Ω) or 100 – 70 V constant voltage output (for loudspeakers having 100 – 70 V
transformers).
Input 1 has a signal detection circuit (‘VOX’) providing automatic priority operation.
All inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 can access the priority through an external command (connected to
the removable connector). Inputs 2 and 3 also have an RJ 45 socket for quick connection
of an RCF BM 3001 paging microphone (through CAT5 cable).
A USB port (on the front panel) allows connection of a USB ash drive containing MP3 /
WMA les.
It is also possible to match a ‘Bluetooth’ device (e.g. a mobile phone) to the player.
Aux outputs are available to send the internal / external music source signals to additional
ampliers, mixers, phone systems (‘music on hold’ function), etc. .
The 4 mic.-line inputs have a common ‘presence’ control and separate high-pass lters that
are useful for improving speech intelligibility.
Both the internal music source (CD/USB – MP3 player and tuner) and the rear panel AUX
INPUT have separate tone controls.
Front panel LED’s indicate the device state (ON, PROT), the priority activation (PRIOR) and
the signal level (SIG/PK).
FRONT PANEL
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RCF S.P.A. THANKS YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, WHICH HAS BEEN
MADE TO GUARANTEE RELIABILITY AND HIGH PERFORMANCE.

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1Volume controls for each universal input (1, 2, 3, 4)
Note: uNused chaNNels should always be turNed couNterclockwise (to 0).
2AUX INPUT volume control
Note: turN couNterclockwise (to 0) if the aux iNput is Not used.
3AUX IN button (with LED)
It turns on (LED is lit) / off the AUX INPUT to the internal amplier (and PRE OUT).
If activated, the CD/USB – MP3 player / tuner signal will not be sent to the internal
amplier (the INTERNAL button LED will turn off).
the aux iNput sigNal is always seNt to the Music oN hold output
(that is Not affected by the aux iN buttoN).
4INTERNAL button (with LED)
It turns on (LED is lit) / off the CD/USB - MP3 player / tuner to the internal amplier (and
PRE OUT).
If activated, the AUX INPUT signal will not be sent to the internal amplier (the AUX IN
button LED will turn off).
the cd/usb Mp3 player / tuNer sigNal is always seNt to the iNterNal prograM output (that
is Not affected by the iNterNal buttoN).
ittakes 10 secoNds (after pressiNg either the aux iN or iNterNal buttoN) to store oN its MeMory
the last selectioN.
5CD/USB – MP3 player and tuner (read the relevant manual section at page 13).
6Internal amplier MASTER volume control
Note: all audio outputs via rca coNNectors (iNterNal prograM, Music oN hold, pre
out) are Not affected by the Master voluMe coNtrol.
7LEDs
ON green: the device is switched on
PROT red: overload protection
orange: thermal protection
PRIOR yellow: priority by either the VOX function or an
universal input or the SEQ. COMMAND.
SIG/PK
green: the signal level is higher than – 15 dB
green + red: the signal level is in the 0 ÷ +2 dB range
red: the signal level is equal or higher than +3 dB
0 db = sigNal level that allows to get the aMplifier MaxiMuM power.
the iNterNal ‘liMiter’ circuit helps to avoid the aMplifier overloadiNg, yet it is advisable to reduce
the Master voluMe (or asiNgle chaNNel voluMe where a‘too high’ sigNal is preseNt) wheN the
sig/pk led is coNtiNuously iNdicatiNg red.
8Main POWER switch (0 = off; I = on)

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92 RJ 45 sockets (channels 2 and 3) to connect 1 RCF BM 3001 paging microphone
per socket.
Note: wheN abM 3001 pagiNg MicrophoNe is coNNected, it is Necessary to set the dip-switches 3
aNd 4 to Mic. phaNtoM (see 12 below) of the relevaNt chaNNel.
10 Antenna input (the antenna is necessary when using the tuner).
11 4 balanced audio inputs (channels 1, 2, 3, 4) with sockets for removable connectors.
12 Each channel has 4 dip-switches:
+ Hot audio input
– Cold audio input
GND ground
CMD command – priority access when connected to ground
1OFF – CHIME OFF: the chime is disabled.
CHIME: the chime will be played
as soon as a priority command is
activated.
2OFF – HI PASS OFF: the audio hi-pass filter is not
inserted (flat frequency response).
HI PASS: the audio hi-pass filter is
inserted.
3OFF – PHANTOM
OFF: the PHANTOM power supply
is not available on the relevant
audio input.
PHANTOM: the PHANTOM power
supply is available on the relevant
audio input.
4LINE – MIC LINE: line audio input. MIC: microphone audio input.
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exaMples of dip-switches 3 aNd 4 settiNgs:
wheN abM 3001 pagiNg MicrophoNe is used, it is Necessary to choose the ‘Mic with phaNtoM’
Mode iN the relevaNt chaNNel (dip-switch No.3 set to phaNtoM; dip-switch No.4 set to Mic).
13 Channel no.1 XLR input
14 PRESENCE CONTROL (f = 2.15 kHz) common for all the channels 1, 2, 3, 4.
15 AUX INPUT TREBLE and BASS controls.
16 AUX INPUT GAIN control.
17 AUX INPUT with dual RCA connector.
the two chaNNels of the stereo source coNNected to the aux iNput are suMMed iNterNally (to get
aMoNo sigNal).
18 INTERNAL PROGRAM
stereo audio output with dual RCA connector (L: left channel, R: right channel) that sends
the direct CD/USB – MP3 player and tuner signal.
19 PRE OUT audio output (with RCA connector) that sends the same signal routed to
the internal amplier (signal that can be either a single source with priority or the mix of
all the channels 1, 2, 3, 4 and the selected music source).
use pre out for coNNectioN of additioNal exterNal aMplifiers.
20 MUSIC ON HOLD audio output (with RCA connector) that sends a mono signal of
the source connected to the AUX INPUT.
either the Music oN hold output (if aN exterNal Music source has beeN coNNected to the aux
iNput) or the iNterNal prograM output caN be used for the coNNectioN to atelephoNe
systeM (iN order to have the ‘Music oN hold’ fuNctioN).
DIP 3 DIP 4 MODO USE (EXAMPLES)
OFF LINE LINE CD/MP3 players, tuners, message
players, phone systems
OFF MIC MIC Dynamic microphones
PHANTOM MIC MIC with PHANTOM BM 3001 paging microphones,
electret microphones
BALANCED CONNECTION
+ hot
– cold
GND ground
UNBALANCED CONNECTION

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22 CHIME LEVEL (a trimmer adjustable by using a small screwdriver).
23 CHIME SEQUENTIAL COMMAND with removable connector (activated when the
2 pins are short-circuited) to send either the chime continuously (the chime type can be
selected by the dip-switch no.7, see 21-7) or an alarm tone.
ifthe dip-switch No.8 is set to “sireN oN seQ.cMd”, the alarM toNe will have the MaxiMuM
voluMe level (adjustable by the Master voluMe oNly).
24 Internal relay contacts (3 pole removable connector).
The internal relays switches when a priority command is present.
21 8 dip-switches PRESET to set the priority options:
1. MIX – MUSIC OFF
MIX: the music source (internal or
external) is always present in the
(mixed) signal sent to the amplier,
even during a priority command.
MUSIC OFF: the music source
(internal or external) is not sent
to the amplier during a priority
command.
2. PRIO INPUT 1
PRIO INPUT 2
PRIO INPUT 1: the channel 1
has the highest priority level
with override (but the CHIME
SEQUENTIAL COMMAND) through
the relevant command (or VOX), if
the dip-switch no.3 has been set to
‘graduated priority’.
PRIO INPUT 2: the channel 2 has the
highest priority level with override
(but the CHIME SEQUENTIAL
COMMAND) through the relevant
command, if the
dip-switch no.3 has been set to
‘graduated priority’.
3. INTERLOCKED
GRADUATED PRIOR.
INTERLOCKED: interlocked priority
mode (read the ‘Operation’ section).
GRADUATED PRIOR.: graduated
priority mode (read the ‘Operation’
section).
4. OFF
VOX ON INPUT 1
OFF: the channel 1 VOX function
is off.
VOX ON INPUT 1: the channel 1 VOX
function is on (automatic priority
when a signal is detected on the
audio INPUT 1).
5. OFF
SMART INPUT 2
OFF: the channel 2 priority is kept
only if the relevant command is still
present (‘push’ mode).
SMART INPUT 2: the channel 2
priority is switched on / off by every
impulse of the relevant command
(‘toggle’ mode).
6. OFF
SMART INPUT 3
OFF: the channel 3 priority is kept
only if the relevant command is still
present (‘push’ mode).
SMART INPUT 3: the channel 3
priority is switched on / off by every
impulse of the relevant command
(‘toggle’ mode).
7. SHORT
CHIME LONG SHORT: short chime. CHIME LONG: long chime.
8. CHIME
SIREN ON SEQ. CMD
CHIME: the chime (selected by the
dip-switch no.7) is continuously
played when the ‘CHIME
SEQUENTIAL COMMAND’ is
activated.
SIREN ON SEQ.CMD: an alarm tone is
sent when the ‘CHIME SEQUENTIAL
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1. NORMALLY OPEN
2. COMMON
3. NORMALLY CLOSED
Max. voltage: 24 V; max. current: 0.5 A
25 Amplier output (max. 160 W) to loudspeakers
(100 / 70 V constant voltage line – 4 Ω impedance).
Use ONE output only (read the section ‘Loudspeaker connection’).
26 Mains connector with fuse
Before connecting the power supply cable, verify that the apparatus voltage (230 or 115
V ac) corresponds to the available mains supply.
Note: the fuse type is Marked oN the rear paNel (below the MaiNs coNNector).
‘vox’ is aN iNterNal circuit that autoMatically activates the chaNNel 1 priority wheN asigNal is
detected oN the audio iNput 1.
POWER ON (OR WHEN A PRIORITY COMMAND ENDS)
If no priority command is present (including VOX and CHIME SEQUENTIAL COMMAND),
all the channels 1, 2, 3, 4 and the music source are mixed together.
The music source can be:
-The internal CD/USB – MP3 player and tuner.
-The AUX INPUT signal.
-Disabled.
the Music voluMe depeNds oN either the cd/usb – Mp3 player / tuNer vol coNtrol
(if selected) or the aux iN voluMe coNtrol oN the froNt paNel (see 2). aux iNput
level also depeNds oN the relevaNt gaiN coNtrol settiNg (see 16) oN the rear paNel.
the Music source (iNterNal or exterNal) caN be activated / Muted through the froNt paNel
buttoNs (see 3 aNd 4).
If a priority command is present (or VOX), the music source can be either included in the
mixed signal sent to the amplier or excluded, according to dip-switch no.1 setting (see
21 : the 8 dip-switch group).
During a priority command (‘PRIOR’ LED turns on), only the audio signal of the channel
with priority (and the music, if turned on) is sent to the amplier (and the PRE OUT
output).
the Music source is always excluded froM the sigNal seNt to the aMplifier wheN the
chiMe seQueNtial coMMaNd is activated.
1 2 3
OPERATION
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the dip-switch No.2 (8 dip-switch group) allows you to switch the priority level betweeN the
chaNNels 1 aNd 2. this settiNg does Not work iN the iNterlocked priority Mode.
As soon as a priority event ends, the initial state will be restored (the channels 1, 2, 3, 4
and the selected music source will be mixed together, unless another priority event is in
progress).
“CHIME SEQUENTIAL COMMAND”
The CHIME SEQUENTIAL COMMAND either makes the chime (short or long, depending
on the dip-switch no.7 setting, see 21) be continuously repeated or starts the alarm tone
(option set by the dip-switch no.8, see 21). This command has the highest priority level
and always removes the music from the signal sent to the amplier.
CHANNEL 2 - 3 ‘PUSH’ / ‘TOGGLE’ PRIORITY MODE
The dip-switches no.5 and no.6 (8 dip-switch group, see 21) allow choice of priority mode
for channels 2 and 3 between ‘push’ (the priority is kept only if the command is still
present) and ‘toggle’ (the priority is switched on / off by every impulse of the command).
Note: the chosen priority mode is applied to both BM 3001 paging microphones (if
present) and priority commands (of removable connectors).
The priority mode and the VOX function are set through the dip-switches no.2
and no.3 of the 8 dip-switch group (see 21 ):
DIP 2 DIP 3 MODE
… INTERLOCKED INTERLOCKED
Only the rst priority command of channels 1÷4
(and also channel 1 VOX, if enabled through the
dip-switch no.4) is accepted.
Any other priority command will not be accepted
until the previous is removed.
Note: the only event that can always be activated
later
(and override a previous priority) is the CHIME
SEQUENTIAL COMMAND.
PRIO
INPUT 1
GRADUATED
PRIOR.
GRADUATED
PRIORITY 1
A priority command having a higher level can
override the previous one. The priority levels are:
1. (highest) CHIME SEQUENTIAL COMMAND
2. channel 1 (including VOX)
3. channel 2
4. channel 3
5. channel 4
PRIO
INPUT 2
GRADUATED
PRIOR.
GRADUATED
PRIORITY 2
A priority command having a higher level can
override the previous one. The priority levels are:
1. (highest) CHIME SEQUENTIAL COMMAND
2. channel 2
3. channel 1 (including VOX)
4. channel 3
5. channel 4

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When the chime is playing (a few seconds), the (internal / external) music source is
removed from the signal sent to the amplier.
RCF BM 3001 PAGING MICROPHONE (NOT INCLUDED)
Channels 2 and 3 have an input with RJ 45 socket, to which a BM 3001 paging
microphone can be connected (note: it is necessary to set the dip-switches no.3 and no.4
to the “MIC with PHANTOM” mode, see 12 , second table).
wheN the bM 3001 pagiNg MicrophoNe is oN (ready to talk), its led turNs oN.
When the chime is playing (if chime is enabled), the BM 3001 microphone is momentarily
muted.
The paging microphone priority mode depends on the settings mentioned above.
The paging microphone is muted by events having a higher priority level (than the
channel 2 or 3, to which the paging microphone is connected).
SHORT LONG
4 DIP-SWITCH GROUP (PER EACH CHANNEL 1÷4)
Each input gain can be set to either MIC or LINE. It is also possible to turn the PHANTOM
power supply on/off, to insert / remove the high-pass lter and to enable / disable the
chime, which is played on every priority event.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHIME
The chime is not played when using the channel 1 VOX function (a priority command is
needed to play the chime).
Its melody can be either short or long (dip-switch no.7 of the 8 dip-switch group, see 21 ).

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1POWER ON/OFF – MUTE button.
If the player is off, press (and release) this button to turn it on.
If the player is on, press (and release) this button to mute it (“MUTE” is displayed).
Press it again (or rotate the volume control 4to unmute it.
Press and hold (2 seconds) to turn off the player.
2SRC (source) button: press (once or more times) to select the source among the tuner,
CD (when inserted), USB (if a USB ash drive is connected), AUX input, ‘Bluetooth’ devices
(if present and matched to the player).
3FM/AM button: tuner band selection between FM (frequency modulation, 3 groups:
FM1, FM2, FM3) and AM (medium wave amplitude modulation, 2 groups: MW1, MW2).
NOTE SUI COMPACT DISC
-Use 12 cm audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW only. Never insert 8 cm (3-inch) CDs !
-Do not use damaged CDs (or having an irregular shape).
-Keep CDs clean and hold them always on their edges (without touching their unlabeled
surface). Wipe a dirty CD from the centre outward with a clean soft and dry cleaning
cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents.
-Do not attach adhesive labels on CDs (and do not use CDs having adhesive labels).
-Put CDs in their cases when not used.
-Do not leave CDs close to heat sources, exposed to high temperatures or the direct
sunlight (for instance, inside a car).
-Some CD-R (recordable) / CD-RW (rewritable) types may not be read correctly.
CD/USB – MP3/WMA PLAYER AND TUNER
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4Volume control (encoder) and push button to select parameters.
Turn it clockwise to turn the volume up of the player (only).
Turn it counterclockwise to turn the volume down.
When pushed, it changes the parameter to edit (by turning the control):
volume (VOL 0 ÷ 47) →bass (BAS -7 ÷ +7) →treble (TRE -7 ÷ +7) →balance (BAL 10L ÷
10R; 10L = left channel only, 0 = centre, 10R = right channel only).
the balaNce (bal) coNtrol works oN the stereo iNterNal prograM output oNly. leave this set
at 0 (ceNtre), iN order to seNd aMoNo sigNal (the eQual suM of the left aNd the right chaNNels) to
the aMplifier.
Push and hold this button for at least 2 seconds to enter the ‘function menu’ (read the
relevant manual section).
5│◄◄ (BACK) button
TUNER:
-Push and immediately release the BACK button to start the previous station automatic
search (press again to stop it).
-Push and hold the BACK button for at least 2 seconds to enter the manual search mode
(MANU ON is displayed), in order to tune the frequency a 0.05 MHz (FM) step down
(each pressure).After 5 seconds from the last button pressure, the manual search mode
will be automatically disabled (MANU OFF is displayed).
Audio CD and MP3 / WMA les:
-Push and immediately release the BACK button to restart the current track (after 10
seconds of playback).
-Push once or more times (and immediately release) the BACK button to select previous
tracks.
-Push and hold the BACK button to “rewind” the current track quickly.
the track / folder selectioN is acyclical: goiNg back, after the first track it coMes the last.
6►►│ (FORWARD) button
TUNER:
-Push and immediately release the FORWARD button to start the next station automatic
search (press again to stop it).
-Push and hold the FORWARD button for at least 2 seconds to enter the manual search
mode (MANU ON is displayed), in order to tune the frequency a 0.05 MHz (FM) step up
(each pressure).After 5 seconds from the last button pressure, the manual search mode
will be automatically disabled (MANU OFF is displayed).
Audio CD and MP3 / WMA les:
-Push and immediately release the FORWARD button to select the next track.
-Push and hold the FORWARD button to fast-forward the current track.
the track / folder selectioN is acyclical: goiNg ahead, after the last track it coMes the first.
7►║ button (audio CD and MP3 / WMA les only)
Push and immediately release to switch the pause on/off.
Push and hold to restart the entire audio CD / USB ash drive.
8INT (intro) button (audio CD and MP3 / WMA les only)
Push to turn on INT ON / off INT OFF the sequential playback of every track intro (10
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9RPT (repeat) button (audio CD and MP3 / WMA les only)
Audio CD: it turns on RPT TRK / off RPT OFF the continuous repeat of the selected track.
MP3 /WMA les: RPT TRK continuous repeat of the selected track →RPT FOLD sequential
continuous repeat of all folder tracks →RPT OFF no repeats, standard playback.
10 RDM (random) button (audio CD and MP3 / WMA les only)
It turns on RDM ON / off RDM OFF the track random playback.
11 Folder– button (MP3 / WMA les only)
Push and immediately release to select the previous folder (FOLDER <<).
Push and hold to skip 10 tracks back (10TRK <<).
12 Folder+ button (MP3 / WMA les only)
Push and immediately release to select the next folder (FOLDER >>).
Push and hold to skip 10 tracks forward (10TRK >>).
13 DISP (display) button: it sequentially changes the (available) information on the
display.
14 AMS (auto memory scan) button (tuner only).
Push and immediately release to display and listen to (about 5 seconds each) all the stored
radio stations of the same band.
Push and hold to automatically scan and store some radio stations (18 in the FM band, 12
in the MW band), which signal is received properly (and better than other stations).
IMPORTANT: the auto scan erases all preferred radio stations previously stored !
the aMs buttoN caN be used to search Mp3 files (see the ‘Mp3 file search’ sectioN).
15 PTY (programme type) button (FM tuner only)
Radio stations with RDS (‘Radio Data System’) service can broadcast a programme type
identication signal.
To search a radio station that broadcasts a particular kind of music or speech programme,
push the PTY button once and turn the volume control 4to select among: POP M (pop
music), ROCK M (rock music), EASY M (easy listening music), LIGHT M(light classical
music), CLASSICS, OTHER M(other music kinds), WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN
(children’s programmes), SOCIAL (social affairs), RELIGION, PHONE IN (forums),
TRAVEL, LEISURE, JAZZ (jazz music), COUNTRY (country music), NATION M (national
music), OLDIES, FOLK M (folk music), DOCUMENT (documentary), TEST, ALARM,
NEWS, AFFAIRS, INFO, SPORT, EDUCATE (educational programmes), DRAMA,
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED.
The search automatically begins 2 seconds after the PTY selection (PTY SEEK).
If no station is broadcasting the desired music / speech programme, NO PTY will be
displayed.
Push the PTY button again to cancel the search.

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16 TA/AF (trafc announcements / alternative frequency) button (FM tuner only)
Some radio stations with RDS (‘Radio Data System’) service periodically provide trafc
information. These stations can be identied by the TP indication on the display.
If this button is pushed and immediately released:
-When tuned to a radio station that provides trafc information, it will enable (TA is
displayed) or disable the trafc information reception mode that has a particular preset
volume (read the ‘FUNCTION MENU’ section).
-When tuned to a radio station that does not provide trafc information, according to
the setting of the FUNCTION MENU TA parameter, it will start the automatic search of
a station providing trafc information (TA SEEK is displayed) or it will be just displayed
that this service is not currently available (NO TA/TP).
If this button is pushed and held for a few seconds, the ‘alternative frequency’ function
turns on (AF is displayed) / off. This function (when enabled) allows the automatic search
of an alternative FM station having a similar programme to the one selected when the
signal reception degrades.
ifthe alterNative freQueNcy fuNctioN is Not available, the af iNdicatioN oN the display will bliNk.
Press and hold the PTY button 15 (for more than 2 seconds) to turn on (REG ON is
displayed) / off (REG OFF) the “regional links” mode.
If the “regional links” mode is on, the AF function will implement the regional code and
only radio stations in the current region can be tuned automatically.
If the “regional links” mode is off, the AF function will ignore the regional code and all
radio stations in other regions can also be tuned automatically.
EON
(eNhaNced other Networks)
if
EON
data are received (eoN is displayed), ta aNd af fuNctioNs will be eNhaNced:
- TA
traffic aNNouNceMeNts will be received froM both the curreNt statioN aNd others.
- AF
rds freQueNcy list will be always kept updated (eoN data MeMory) for the alterNative statioN
selectioN.
17 AUX INPUT (1/8” TRS jack) for an external stereo audio device.
It is necessary to pull out the front plastic cover.
18 USB port
The insertion of a USB ash drive is automatically detected. Before removing the USB ash
drive, switch the source to either tuner or CD or AUX IN by pushing the SRC button 2.
It is necessary to pull out the front plastic cover.
Notes about USB ash drives:
-Format: FAT 12 / FAT 16 / FAT 32.
-File name: 32 byte / dir name: 32 byte / tag name: 32 byte.
-Tag (ID3 tag ver 2.0) - title / artist / album: 32 byte support.
-USB 1.1 support and also 2.0 (but at the same speed of USB 1.1).
-A few USB ash drive types may not be compatible.
19 CD EJECT button.
20 1 ÷ 6 buttons: 6 radio station selection / memory storing per each group (FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW1, MW2).
Push a button and immediately release it to select a radio station (previously stored in that
memory location). Push and hold a button (for 2 seconds) to store the current radio station
on that memory location (the location number is indicated in the bottom right-hand corner
of the display).
21 Slot for the compact disc insertion (note: insert only 1 disc at a time).

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Tuner main information: selected
group (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW1, MW2),
frequency and if it corresponds to a
stored preset (indicated in the bottom
right hand corner).
POP – CLAS – ROCK – JAZZ: DSP
current selection (music equalisation).
INT: track intro function enabled
RDM: random playback
MUTE: player / tuner is muted
PTY: programme type function
EON: enhanced other networks
DISC IN: a compact disc has been
inserted.
CD: audio CD
MP3: MP3 le
WMA: WMA le
FOLDER: current folder
FILE: current le
TITLE: current title
TRK: current track
RPT: repeat function
LOUD: loudness enabled
ALBUM: current album
ARTIST: current artist
AF: alternative frequency search
enabled
TA: trafc announcement function
enabled
TP: station providing trafc information
Push and hold (for 2 seconds) the encoder button (volume control) 4to enter the
‘function menu’ (wait for a few seconds without pushing it to exit automatically). Every
following button pressure changes the parameter that can be edited:
TA ALARM / SEEK *→AF *→ TA *→REG *→TA VOL *→RETUNE *→DSP →LOUD
→ DX / LOCAL →ROLL →V-LAST / ADJ →[A-VOL]
* available only if the tuner is set to FM.
Then turn the encoder to change the value of the selected parameter.
TA ALARM / SEEK
When trying to enable the TA (trafc announcements) function when tuned to a FM radio
station that does not provide this service, the options are:
-ALARM: to display NO TA/TP only (service not available).
-SEEK:to search automatically a radio station providing trafc announcement information.
AF (ALTERNATE FREQUENCY)
If set to ON, the ‘alternative frequency’ function is enabled, allowing the automatic search
of an alternative FM station having a similar programme to the one selected when the
signal reception degrades. If set to OFF, the ‘alternative frequency’ function is disabled.
22 LCD
FUNCTION MENU FUNCTION MENU

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TA (TRAVEL / TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMETS)
If set to ON, the trafc information reception mode is enabled. When tuned to a FM radio
station that does not provide trafc information, according to the setting of the previous
TA ALARM / SEEK parameter, it will start the automatic search of a station providing trafc
information (TA SEEK is displayed) or it will be just displayed that this service is not currently
available (NO TA/TP). If set to OFF, the trafc information reception mode is disabled.
REG (REGIONAL LINKS)
If set to ON, the AF function will implement the regional code and only FM radio stations
in the current region can be tuned automatically.
If set to OFF, the AF function will ignore the regional code and all FM radio stations in other
regions can also be tuned automatically.
TA VOL: trafc announcement preset forced volume (values: 12 ÷ 45).
RETUNE: interval time from an automatic search of a radio station providing trafc
announcement information (TA SEEK) to the next one.
If set to S: TA SEEK retune interval time is 45 seconds.
If set to L: TA SEEK retune interval time is 3 minutes.
DSP: music preset equalisation
OFF (no equalisation) →POP →ROCK →CLASSIC →JAZZ
LOUD (LOUDNESS): ON / OFF
“Loudness” is a simple way to improve music listening at a low volume level, bass and
treble tones are both boosted to compensate for the poor sensitivity of the human ear at
audible frequency range extremities.
DX / LOCAL
If set to DX: all radio stations can be selected.
If set to LOCAL: only radio station with strong signal can be selected.
ROLL
If set to ON, all information about the current track / le is automatically and sequentially
displayed.
V-LAST / ADJ
CD/USB – MP3/WMA player and tuner initial volume option (when turning on):
-LAST: the same volume level set before turning the device off.
-ADJ: a preset volume level dened by the following parameter A-VOL.
A-VOL (this parameter is available only if the previous V-LAST / ADJ is set to ADJ): volume
level (0 ÷ 47) of the player / tuner when turning it on.

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-MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) and WMA (Windows Media Audio) refers to audio
compression types.
-This player reads MP3 / WMA les on CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW discs, USB ash drives
and receives data from BLUETOOTH devices; if available, track titles, artists and albums
are displayed (up to 16 characters are displayed, ID3 TAG version 2.0 is required).
-CD-R – CD-RW discs formatted as ‘packet write’ mode are not supported.
-CD-R discs need to be nalized.
-The le extension must be either .mp3 or .wma.
-The max. directory (/ folder) level is 8, including the ‘root’.
-Max. 256 les (including folders) per source.
-If a CD includes both audio tracks and MP3 / WMA les, only the audio tracks will be
played.
-Make sure that when burning a CD-R including MP3 / WMA les, this is formatted as
a ‘data disc’ and NOT as an ‘audio disc’. It is advisable not to write non-MP3 / WMA
les (or unneeded folders) on the CD-R, otherwise its playback may take a long time
to starts.
-With some types of CD-R / CD-RW, data may not be properly written (depending on
their manufacturing quality). High quality discs are recommended.
-When playing an MP3 le with variable bit rate (‘VBR’), the displayed time might not be
correct (and also the INT function may not work properly).
-It is advisable to use MP3 les having a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and a xed
bit-rate of at least 128 kbps (if higher, for instance 192 kbps, the sound quality will be
better).
-The player may not play tracks in the order as written on the disc / USB ash drive.
AMS
AMS
AMS
TRK SCH
FILE SCH
TRK 000 ÷ 090TRK 000÷ 009TRK 000 ÷ 200
FILE
FOLDER
AMS PUSH THE
‘AMS’ BUTTON
PUSH THE
VOLUME CONTROL
TURN THE
VOLUME
CONTROL
TRACK
SELECTION (no.)
FILE SELECTION
NOTES ABOUT MP3 /
WMA FILES
NOTES ABOUT MP3 / WMA FILES
MP3 / WMA FILE SEARCH MP3 / WMA FILE SEARCH