Roth Alfie User manual

Home Entertainment System
iPod not included
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“Without music
life would be a
mistake“
Friedrich Wilhelm
Nietzsche
Thank you for purchasing the Roth Audio ALFiE.
We have designed ALFiE to look beautiful and, using today’s available technologies, to sound as
good as he can. We love music and movies, and our ultimate goal is for you to get the best from your
top tunes and your favourite films. We’re pleased – actually we’re delighted - with the results and we
hope you will be too.
ALFiE is special and we hope you get many years of enjoyment from using him - it’s what he was born
to do, and he’s never happier than when he’s singing a song or painting a picture. ALFiE will also
wake you up in the morning (if you want him to), so don’t get cross when he does… just remember
he’s doing it not only because you asked him, but also because he simply loves to play.
Turn It Up.
James A. Roth, England, January 2008
Dedicated to the memory of:
Hunter S. Thompson, writer (July 18, 1937 - February 20, 2005)
And George Roth, cellist (September 1904 - August 2004)

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Manual Contents
Safety Instructions 4
Remote control functions 5
Top panel and key functions 6
Front panel 6
Rear panel and Connections 7
DVD Player Installation and Setup 8
About DVD 8
Video connections with your TV 9
DVD Player LCD display, display information 9
On screen display - DVD mode 10
On screen display - CD/MP3 mode 10
Play a disc 11
Language setup 11
Video input setup 12
Rating 13
Radio Installation and Setup 13
Radio antenna connections 13
Radio LCD display 13
Radio Settings 14
Clock and alarm settings 14
Playing iPod 15
iPod installation 15
iPod LCD display on the front panel 15
Troubleshooting 16
Specifications 16
Compatible iPods

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Safety Instructions
• ALFiE is simple to use, however – for safety’s sake, and to get the best out of your new best electronic friend
– please, before you start him up, read the safety and operating instructions
•Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference – can we politely recommend that overflowing drawer,
in which you keep all your other manuals?
•ALFiE should NOT be situated in close proximity to water. Therefore, avoid placing little ALFiE near bathtubs,
sinks, washing machines, swimming pool, sauna etc – not only is it dangerous, but ALFiE can’t swim
•Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or to extremes of temperature or humidity – so, best not leave ALFiE under a
tanning lamp, then
•Do not place ALFiE direct heat sources such as radiators, stoves, gas fires, naked flames or candles
• Please ensure that ALFiE is placed on a clean, dry and flat surface before operation. Nice, wooden table = good.
Wet pile of rocks = bad.
•Do not drop ALFiE – he may break and he will definitely get a fright – or apply excessive force to the controls, or
place heavy objects on top of him.
•Do not allow excessive levels of dust to gather on this system.
• To clean ALFiE, use a soft dry cloth. If necessary, use a damp cloth without any solvents – ALFiE is no fan of
solvents.
•Please ensure that the area in which ALFiE is situated has adequate ventilation, and do not place him in a position
where his ventilation may become obstructed. Avoid placement on beds, sofas, rugs, enclosed bookcases /
cabinets and any other area which may cause interference to the ventilation of the product thus causing ALFiE to
overheat – a hot and bothered ALFiE is a sorry sight.
•Please ensure ALFiE is connected to the correct power supply as indicated on the unit, and please unplug the
system when not in use for a long period – this saves not only ALFiE’s insides, but also the world outside. Always
ensure power cables are placed safely and are not obstructing a walkway.
•To avoid risk of electric shock, do not attempt to remove ALFiE’s back cover – there are no user serviceable parts
anyway, so get out of there now!
•ALFiE should be serviced by an authorized service engineer in the event of any of the following circumstances:
• ALFiE’s power supply or cord sustains damage
• ALFiE is struck by a falling object
• ALFiE is exposed to rain or moisture
• ALFiE does not seem to operate normally or exhibits a sudden change in performance
• ALFiE has been dropped
• Any unauthorized changes or modifications to ALFiE would render the manufacturer’s warranty null and void
• Please only insert 12cm discs – ALFiE does not like 8cm discs (those little tiny discs that tend to be used for MP3
player software)
“Music is the
mediator between
the spiritual and
the sensual life”
Ludwig van
Beethoven

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Remote Control
Some features of Alfie can only be performed by the remote control – so it’s probably best not to lose it! Also, some
features described in this user’s manual are related to the particular disc’s encoding, therefore, if the disc encoding
does not support the feature, it may not be available.
1 EJECT
2 SOURCE AM, FM1, FM2, DVD, iPod, AUX.
3 MUTE
4 PLAY/PAUSE: for DVD/ iPod
5 STOP: for DVD
6 PREVIOUS: - DVD: Previous chapter/song
- iPod: Short Press for Previous track; Long
Press to FR.
7NEXT: - DVD: Next chapter/song
- iPod: Short Press for Next;
Long Press to FF
8 FAST REVERSE: DVD search 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x
9 FAST FORWARD: DVD search 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x
10 VOLUME: Up
11 VOLUME: Down
12 EQ: BASS or TREBLE
13 NO.1-9: - DVD: Selects numbered items.
- Tuner: Short press (<1 sec.) to call up
stored AM/FM stations.
Long press (> 2 sec.) to save the selected
station.
14 10+: Press to select 10+, 20+, and 30+
15 PRESET: View the stored AM/FM stations. PRESET+
[numbers] recalls that preset.
16 CLEAR: Clear numbers.
17 DISPLAY: Shows the on-screen display.
18 REPEAT: Repeat chapter/ title; existing track/ all
tracks; function off.
19 SETUP: Sets up DVD player functions.
20 MENU: - CD: Accesses track menu.
- DVD: Accesses root menu on the disc
- iPod: Enters menu on your iPod.
21 SNOOZE: Snooze the alarm for 10 mins. To stop, long
press ALARM/ CLOCK button, select ALARM
ON. Press wx keys to change it to ALARM
OFF mode.
22 BRIGHTNESS: Press to select brightness on the LCD
display.
23 ON/STANDBY
24 LANGUAGE: Selected audio language
25 SLEEP: Sets sleep time: 0(not shown), 15, 20, 30, 60,
90 minutes. Default sleep time is 0 minutes.
26 CLOCK/ALARM:
Clock mode: 1) Short press (<1 sec.) to select the “clock”
setting modes: 12/24 hours, hour or
minute.
2) Press wx keys to set the selected item.
Alarm mode: 1) Long press (> 2 sec.) to select the “alarm”
setting modes: ALARM1/ALARM2, HOUR,
MINUTE, Alarm output (AM P1/FM1 P1/FM2
P1/BEEPS/DVD) and ALARM ON/OFF.
2) Press wx keys to set the selected item.
NOTE: ALFiE’s alarm will stop in 20 minutes
automatically – if you’re not awake by then,
you obviously don’t want to get up.
27 TUNE: wx (Up/Down; Tune Up/Down)
1) DVD Menu: Up or Down selected keys
2) EQ: Up and Down selected keys to adjust
level (±dB)
3) Tuner:
Short press (<1 sec.) to tune frequency.
Long press (> 2 sec.) to Seek.
4) Clock/Alarm: Adjusts time
5) iPod: Moves up/down the highlight bar.
uv (Left/Right)
28 DVD MENU: Left or Right selected keys
29 OK: Enter for iPod use.
30 RETURN: Enter selected item in iPod mode.
31 ZOOM: Enlarge video image Q1, Q2, Q3, off
32 TITLE: Displays title menu.
33 ANGLE: Selects DVD camera angle.
34 SUBTITLE: Displays DVD subtitle functions.
35 TALK: Reduces low frequencies effect during talk
in Radio mode.
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NOTE:
The remote
control transmits
a directional
infrared beam. Be
sure to aim the
remote control
at the infrared
sensor behind
the LCD Display
during operation.
When the sensor
is covered or there
is a large object
between the
remote control
and the sensor,
the sensor cannot
receive signals.
The sensor may
not be able to
receive signals
properly when it is
exposed to direct
sunlight or a strong
artificial light, such
as a fluorescent or
strobe light. In this
case, change the
direction of the
light or reposition
the unit to avoid
direct lighting.
Obvious, really!
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Top Panel
TOUCH-SENSITIVE KEYS:
1. Power on/off - With your finger touching, or close to, the POWER
touch-sensitive key for more than 1.5 seconds, the power turns on and LED
brightens. Do this again and power turns off and the LED darkens.
2. Audio source inputs including AM, FM1, FM2, DVD, iPod, AUX
3. Volume up
4. Volume down
5. Play/Pause for DVD player and iPod modes
6. - DVD player: previous track
- iPod: same as previous/rewind key on your iPod.
- Radio: Previous station (touch and hold for 3 seconds to search for stations)
7. - DVD player: next track
- iPod: same as next/fast-forward key on your iPod.
- Radio: Next station (Touch and hold for 2 seconds to SEEK stations).
8. Eject: ejects and loads the discs
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Front Panel
SATELLITE
SPEAKER
LCD
DISPLAY
SUBWOOFER
UNDERNEATH
SLOT-FEED
CD / DVD DRIVE
“When the
power of love
overcomes the
love of power the
world will know
peace”
Jimi Hendrix

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Back Panel
REAR PANEL
CONNECTIONS
REFLEX
TUBE
RETRACTABLE
IPOD DOCK
Rear Panel Connections
1. AM antenna
2. FM antenna
3. Input voltage selectable switch
4. AC power in
5. Auxiliary in
6. Earphone out
7. Composite video out
8. S-video out
9. Component video out (this should
offer the best quality video replay)
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About DVD
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a digital video medium under the MPEG II format, featuring a variety of revolutionary
entertainment capabilities. The MPEG II video compression technology provides capacity for an excellent picture of
minimum 500 lines resolution on screen, up to eight language soundtracks, up to nine views from different camera
angles and up to 32 language subtitles (provided the DVD disc itself supports these features). Pretty smart, huh?
DISC INFORMATION
DISC TYPES DVD CD
Recording Method Digital / MPEG II Digital
Capacity Single-layer / Single side, 4.7GB = 2 hr
Single-layer / Double sides,8.5GB = 4 hr
Double-layers / Single side, 9.4GB = 4.5 hr
Double-layers / Double sides,17GB = 8 hr
650MB = 74 Min
Horizontal Resolution 500 lines up -
Disc size 12cm 12cm
Sub-titles 32 -
Sound tracks 8 1
Symbol DC
CARE OF DISC
A video disc contains high-density compressed data that needs proper handling.
•When holding the disc, hold the disc’s outer edge and/or the centre spindle hole. Do not touch the disc’s surface.
• Do not bend or press the disc, and do NOT expose the disc to direct sunlight or heating sources
• Store your discs in a cabinet vertically, in dry condition, and prevent exposure to:
- Direct sunlight
- Heat or exhaust from a heating device
- Extreme humidity
• Clean the disc surface with a soft, dry cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc surface gently from the centre toward the
outer edge.
•Do not apply thinner, alcohol chemical solvent, or sprays when cleaning. Such cleaning fluids will permanently
damage the disc surface – which is not a good thing.
NOTE:
Some features
contained in
this DVD player
are related to
the DVD disc’s
software. Some
features cannot
be performed if
the disc does not
support the feature,
or requires special
settings. Check the
features printed on
the disc’s packing
or follow the
instructions of the
disc’s on screen
menu.

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Video connections with your TV
ALFiE’s DVD player is equipped with the following
video ports: Composite video (always active) and
S-Video (Default option) and component video.
Depending on your equipment, please select one
of the following ways to connect the VIDEO OUT
jacks to your TV.
VIDEO
-Connect the VIDEO out jack on the back of the
DVD player to the Video In jack on the TV using
the video cable (V) (not included).
S-VIDEO
-Connect the S-VIDEO out jack on the DVD
Player to the S-Video In jack on the TV using
the S-Video cable (S) (not included).
COMPONENT VIDEO
-Connect the COMPONENT jacks (Pr, Pb and Y)
on the DVD Player to the corresponding jacks
on the TV using a Pr Pb Y cable (C).
REAR OF TELEVISION
NOTE:
When making
connections
between ALFiE and
other components,
you should switch
the power-off.
DVD player LCD display
DISPLAY INFORMATION:
1. Source: includes AM, FM1, FM2, DVD, iPOD, and
AUX source inputs
2. Play/ Pause for DVD play mode; for pause
mode.
3. DVD Repeat modes
: Single repeat ALL : All repeat
4. Status message: includes VOL + number, BASS +/-
number, TBL (treble) +/- number, LOADING, STOP,
EJECT, NODISC, and MUTE (blinking).
5. DVD Track - Hours : Minutes : Seconds
6. SLEEP: Displays after setting up.
7. Alarm 1 or Alarm 2: Displays after setting up.
8. Clock time, or Alarm time during setting
101 00:16:30
11:20AM
Sleep
AlArm 1
DVD ALL VOl 8
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On Screen Display – DVD mode
On Screen Display – CD/ MP3 mode
“There’s nothing
remarkable about
it. All one has to do
is hit the right keys
at the right time
and the instrument
plays itself”
Johann Sebastian
Bach
AUTO PLAYBACK
The player will load the MP3 disc and auto start to
playback from track one until the last track of the
root directory.
SELECT A TRACK
Press the MOVE button to highlight the desired
track and switch between folder and pages.
Press the ENTER button to play the selected track.
PLAYING TRACK FILE INFORMATION
You may add the information of the MP3 file while
you create the disc, e.g. artist, song name and
date etc. The information of the playing track will
be displayed on the lower part of the screen.
Playing track file information
(information provided by the disc)
Selection highlight
(Press ENTER button to play this track)
Playing track highlight
Current folder Disc track
Current track / Total tracks
Playback time
Audio sound track
Current audio / Total tracks
Disc title
Current title / Total disc titles
Chapter
Current chapter / Total chapters
Multi-angle
Current angle / Total angles
Disc subtitle
Current subtitle / Total disc subtitles
Playback time / Track remaining time

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Play a disc
1. POWER ON AND LOAD A DISC
Insert your DVD/CD into the slot on ALFiE’s front panel. ALFiE will power on, slot the disc in, and play automatically.
To power on only, just soft touch the POWER touch-sensitive switch on the top panel for a couple of seconds, or
press ON/STANDBY button on the remote control. The LED brightens after you switch on the power.
2. SET UP YOUR TV SYSTEM
Select the corresponding setting of the TV set (AV1, AV2, etc) until the DVD power on screen appears.
3. SET UP YOUR DVD PLAYER
1) In STOP mode, press SETUP button on the remote control to display setup menu.
2) Access to “Video” sub menu and select PAL or NTSC system. See details on video output Setup for TV
system setting.
4. IF A DVD DISC MENU APPEARS ON SCREEN
Press OK button on the remote control to start playing.
Language setup
Enter this menu to setup the language using the on screen display,
DVD disc subtitle, DVD disc audio and DVD disc start menu.
1. Press SETUP button to display the menu
2. Highlight “Language”
3. Press ENTER button to display the language sub menu
4. Highlight the desired item and press the OK button
5. Move the highlight bar to select the desired item
6. Press ENTER button to confirm
7. Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit
NOTE:
Normally, when a
MP3-loaded disc
is loaded, the unit
will take a slightly
longer time to
download the
initial data.
NOTE:
Default settings are
English.
Default Settings
OSD Language: English
Subtitle: English
Audio: English
DVD Menu: English

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Video output setup
ALFiE’s DVD player is equipped with the following video ports: Composite video (always active) and S-Video
(Default) and component video.
FOR TV SYSTEM SETTING
The TV system menu sets up the output TV system to PAL or NTSC. To select:
1.In STOP mode, press SETUP button to display setup menu
2. Press
w button to move highlight bar to “Video” icon
3. Press
v button to access sub menu
4. Press
w button to move highlight bar to “TV System” and press OK button to enter
5. Press
w button to highlight “NTSC”, “PAL” or “AUTO”, and press OK button to confirm
6. Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit
DVD FUNCTIONS SET-UP ON-SCREEN
Please note: after the video output set up, if the
picture is…
-Distorted
- Black and white
- Doesn’t fill the screen
- Is partially obscured
… it could be a result of wrong broadcast system
matching between ALFiE and your TV. Press SETUP
button and enter into Video/ TV System mode to
select correct PAL or NTSC System. Black and white
movies, of course, should look black and white…
NTSC - NTSC TV system
PAL - PAL TV system
AUTO - Auto switch to PAL or NTSC system according to the disc.
FOR OTHER SETTINGS:
1. ASPECT RATIO: 4:3 - select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected,
16:9 - select when a 16:9 widescreen TV is connected
2. VIEW MODES: Fill, auto fill, original and pan scan
3. TV SYSTEM: NTSC: NTSC is the analogue television system used in Canada, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines,
South Korea, Taiwan, the United States, and some other countries.
PAL: PAL is a colour encoding system used in broadcast TV systems in large parts of the world.
4. SMART PICTURE: Standard, bright and gentle
5. VIDEO OUT:
CVBS: CVBS is a composite video output, which carries the entire set of signals in one signal line.
S-Video: S-video is an analogue video signal that carries the video data as two separate signals
(brightness and colour).
YUV:YUV is a component video output. Y stands for the luma component (the brightness) and
U and V are the chrominance (colour) components. The YPbPr colour model used in analogue
component video and its digital version YCbCr used in digital video. YPbPr is progressive scan
output. Phew.

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Rating
Enter this menu to setup the rating level of the player. The
player will require a password to play any disc with rating
level higher than the setting.
1. Press SETUP button
2. Press
w button to highlight “Rating”
3. Press
v button to access sub menu
4. Highlight “Set Password” and press OK (enter) button
to input the four digits password (Default is 8888)
5. Press OK (enter) button to access and select the rating:
1. Kid Safe 2. G 3. PG 4. PG-13 5. PG-R 6. R
7. NC-17 8. Adult
6. Press OK button to confirm
7. Press SETUP button to save the setting and quit
Radio Installation and Setup
FM ANTENNA AM ANTENNA
Radio LCD display
DISPLAY INFORMATION:
1.Source - Includes AM, FM1, FM2, DVD, iPOD, AUX.
2. Station frequency (Clock time displayed when in
Power off/ iPod/ Aux modes.)
3. Status message - Includes VOL + number, BASS +/-
number, TBL +/- number, MUTE (blinking), SEEK,
TALK.
4. Pre-set station
5. SLEEP is displayed after setting up
6. ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 is displayed after setting up
7. Clock time (ALFiE will show the alarm time during
the setting in alarm modes)
103.30 - 1
11:20AM
Sleep
AlArm 1
Fm1 VOl 8
6 75
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RADIO ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
1. Connect FM antenna to the FM ANT jack on the rear panel
2. Assemble AM antenna parts and connect it to the AM ANT jack

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Radio Settings
1. SELECTING AM, FM1 OR FM2 RADIO Press SOURCE button on ALFiE’s remote control, or soft touch SOURCE key
on the top panel of ALFiE to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
2. TUNING THE RADIO Press
wx TUNE buttons on the remote control, or soft touch keys to tune frequency:
A short press (<1 sec.) to next / previous station; a longer press (> 2 sec.) to seek.
3. STORING A RADIO STATION TO MEMORY (PRESETS) Tune to the station you want to save as a preset. Short
press (<1 sec.) one of nine numbers to call up stored AM/FM stations, then long press (> 2 sec.) that number to
save your selected station.
4. VIEWING PRESET STATION FREQUENCY Press PRESET + [numbers] buttons to recall the preset and view the
stored AM/FM stations.
5. TALK MODE Press TALK button, and TALK is displayed on the screen. It will reduce low frequencies effect during
talk in a radio program.
Clock and Alarm Settings
1. SELECT MODE Press CLOCK/ALARM button on the remote control to select clock or alarm modes:
A. Clock mode: 1) Short press (<1 sec.) to select the “Clock” setting modes: 12/24 Hours, Hour or Minute
2) Press
wx keys to set the selected item.
B. Alarm mode: 1) Long press (> 2 sec.) to select the “Alarm” setting modes: ALARM1/ALARM2, HOUR, MINUTE,
alarm outputs (AM P1/FM1 P1/FM2 P1/BEEPS/DVD) and ALARM ON/OFF.
2) Press
wx keys to set the selected mode.
3) In alarm outputs mode, P1 (Preset 1) can be adjusted by pressing 1 to 9 number button.
2. SLEEP Press SLEEP button to set sleep time - 0 (not shown), 15, 20, 30, 60, 90 minutes. Default: 0
3. SNOOZE The snooze alarm will run for 10 minutes. To stop, long press CLOCK/ALARM button, select ALARM ON
mode, then press
wx buttons to change it to ALARM OFF.
“Music gives soul
to the universe,
wings to the
mind, flight to the
imagination and life
to everything”
Plato

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Playing iPod
IPOD INSTALLATION
1. The iPod dock is found on the back of ALFiE.
Push the dock and it automatically extends out.
2. Now insert your iPod into ALFiE’s dock.
NOTE 1: Make sure your iPod is firmly seated in the dock; otherwise
ALFiE’s iPod control may not respond properly.
NOTE 2: Dock adapters enclosed in this unit include the following:
No. 2: 3G fat iPod (30GB & 40GB) (already installed on the iPod dock)
No. 3: iPod mini (4GB & 6GB) No. 5: 4G fat iPod (40GB)
iPod LCD display
DISPLAY INFORMATION
1. Source - Includes AM, FM1, FM2, DVD, iPOD, AUX.
2. Clock time
3. Status message - includes INSERT, VOL + number, BASS
+/- number, TBL +/- number, MUTE
4. SLEEP is displayed after setting up
5. ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 is displayed after setting up 11:20AM
Sleep
AlArm 1
ipOD InSert
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Getting Started
1. TURN ON THE SYSTEM Press ON/STANDBY button on the remote control, or soft touch Power On/Off key on the Top
Panel, to turn ALFiE on.
2. SELECT SOURCE Soft touch SOURCE key on the top panel, or press SOURCE button on ALFiE’s remote control to select
iPod source input.
3. ACCESS MENU Press MENU button on the remote control to go back to the previous menu.
4. SELECT A MENU ITEM Press
wx buttons on the remote control to move up and down the highlight bar and press OK
button to select the item.
5. PLAY/PAUSE A SONG Soft touch key on the Top Panel, or press button on the remote control.
6. CHANGE THE VOLUME Soft touch
wx keys on the Top Panel, or press VOLUME +/- buttons.
7. SKIP TO THE NEXT SONG Soft touch next/fast-forward key on the Top Panel, or press button on the remote control.
8. START A SONG OVER Soft touch previous/rewind key on the Top Panel, or press button on the remote control.
9. PLAY THE PREVIOUS SONG Soft touch key twice on the Top Panel, or press button twice on the remote control.
10. FAST-FORWARD Soft touch and hold next/fast-forward key on the Top Panel, or, press and hold button on the
remote control.
11. REWIND Soft touch and hold previous/rewind key on the Top Panel, or, press and hold button on the remote
control.
12. TV OUT Set your video capable iPod to TV out function, and view the video file on your TV.
NOTE 1:
When the system
is at AM, FM1,
FM2, DVD, AUX
modes, iPod
can be charged
automatically.
NOTE 2:
The following
devices have
support for TV Out:
• iPod touch
• iPhone (software
version 1.1.1 or
later required)
• iPod nano (3rd
generation)
• iPod classic
• iPod (5th
generation)
• iPod with colour
display (iPod
photo)

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Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM CHECK AND ACTION
No power Check if the power cord has been properly connected to the power outlet.
Check the main power has been switched on.
Does not play Check a disc is loaded.
Check to see if the disc has been loaded upside down.Whoops!
The disc may not be compatible with ALFiE
If the disc is damaged or dirty, clean the disc or try another disc.
Moisture may be condensed inside the player – to check, remove the disc and leave the unit pow-
ered on for one or two hours.
No Picture Check if the TV set has powered on,use TV remote to select A/V signal for DVD rather than broadcast.
Check if ALFiE’s connections are secure.
Check if the connection cables are damaged.
Clean the disc,and try again.
Picture Noise/
distorted
If the disc is dirty or damaged,clean the disc or try another disc.
Reset the colour system of the player or the TV set.
Hook up ALFiE directly to your TV, instead of via other components,such as a VCR.
Picture not full
screen
Select the screen format from the player’s SETUP MENU, see“SETUP MENU”of this manual.
Select the screen format from DVD disc menu.
Cannot fast
forward
Some discs are programmed to prevent users to fast forward at some sections, especially at the
beginning‘warning’section.
No sound Check if the MUTE function of the system has been activated.
MP3 disc,no
sound or noisy
When PC program files or other files are mixed with MP3 files in the same disc, the player may play
the non-MP3 files with noise or no sound.
Check if the disc,if all the files on disc are MP3 files.Skip the file,try some other files.
Remote control
does not function
Remove the obstacles between the remote control and the player.
Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the player.
Check if the battery of the remote control has been loaded correctly.
Replace the battery of the remote control.
Specifications
GENERAL:
• Power input: 110~120VAC/220~240VAC IN, 50/60 Hz, selectable
• Power consumption: Standby 9W, maximum 32W.
• Display: Large LCD display
• Type of disc supported:
DVD: DVD5, DVD9, DVD10, DVD18, DVD±R/RW
CD: CD-DA, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, VCD, SVCD
•DVD/ CD disc specification: 12 cm
• Operating temperature: 0~ 60 Celcius
• Dimension: 390Wx105Hx255D mm
• Weight: 5.7 kgs
VIDEO OUTPUTS FOR DVD PLAYER AND IPOD:
• Video output : 1.0V(p-p), 75_, RCA jack x 1
• S-video output: 75_ C-Y, 4-pin x 1
• Component video output: Y-Pb-Pr, 75_, RCA jack x 3
RADIO: Frequency range:
AM: 522 – 1620 KHz (for Europe)
530 – 1710 KHz (for USA)
FM: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (for Europe)
87.5 – 107.9 MHz (for USA)
DIGITAL CLOCK:
• Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 with alarm outputs (AM Preset/ FM1 Preset/
FM2 Preset/ BEEPS/ DVD)
SPEAKER SYSTEM:
• 2.1 channel active system
• Speaker drivers: Satellite: 2.5”, 10W@ 4 ohm _ 2
Subwoofer: 4”, 20W@4 ohm x 1
• THD: <0.3% • S/N: >60dB
• Frequency response: 40 Hz~20K Hz
• Audio Output / input: Earphone out / Aux in
ACCESSORIES:
• AM and FM antenna, Lovely remote control & Power cord
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Home Entertainment System
iPod nicht enthalten
DEUTSCH

2Alfie iPod Audiosystem
“Ohne Musik wäre
die Welt ein Irrtum“
Friedrich Wilhelm
Nietzsche
Wir bedanken uns für Ihren Kauf des Audiosystems ALFiE von Roth.
Wir haben ALFiE so konstruiert, dass er gut aussieht und unter Verwendung der heutigen
Technologien so gut wie nur möglich klingt. Wir lieben Musik und Movies, und unser optimales Ziel
ist, dass Sie das Beste aus Ihren Topp-Tunes und Ihren Lieblingsfilmen herausholen. Wir freuen uns
nicht nur, sondern sind ganz begeistert über die Ergebnisse, und wir hoffen, dass Sie es auch sind.
ALFiE ist etwas Spezielles, und wir hoffen, dass Sie viele Jahre lang Spaß mit ihm haben werden.
Genau zu diesem Zweck wurde er konstruiert, und er ist am glücklichsten, wenn er ein Lied singt oder
ein Bild malt. ALFiE weckt Sie auch am Morgen (aber nur, wenn Sie das möchten), seien Sie ihm also
nicht böse, wenn er das macht... Denken Sie einfach daran, dass er das nicht nur macht, weil Sie ihn
darum gebeten haben, sondern weil er einfach gerne spielt.
Drehen Sie ihn auf.
James A. Roth, England, Januar 2008
Gewidmet zum Andenken an:
Hunter S. Thompson, Schriftsteller (18. Juli 1937 – 20. Februar 2005)
und George Roth, Cellist (September 1904 - August 2004

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DEUTSCH
Inhalt der Bedienungsanleitung
Sicherheitsvorschriften 4
Fernbedienungsfunktionen 5
Oberes Panel und Schlüsselfunktionen 6
Frontpanel 6
Rückpanel und Anschlüsse 7
Installation und Einrichten des DVD-Player 8
Über DVD 8
Videoanschlüsse mit Ihrem Fernseher 9
LCD-Anzeige des DVD-Player, Displayinformationen 9
Bildschirmanzeige – DVD-Modus 10
Bildschirmanzeige – CD/MP3-Modus 10
Abspielen einer Disc 11
Einrichten der Sprache 11
Einrichten des Video-Ausgangs 12
FSK-Einstufung/Rating 13
Installation und Einrichten des Radios 13
Anschlüsse der Radioantenne 13
LCD-Anzeige des Radios 13
Radioeinstellungen 14
Uhr- und Alarmeinstellungen 14
Abspielen des iPod 15
Installation des iPod 15
LCD-Anzeige des iPod am Frontpanel 15
Fehlersuche 16
Technische Daten 16
Kompatible iPods

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Sicherheitsvorschriften
• ALFiE ist einfach zu verwenden. Trotzdem lesen Sie zum Zweck der Sicherheit, und damit Sie aus Ihrem
neuen besten elektronischen Freund das Beste herausholen, bitte unbedingt die Sicherheitsvorschriften und
Bedienungsanleitung.
•Bewahren Sie diese Anleitung zur späteren Einsichtnahme an einem sicheren Ort auf. Dürften wir höflichst die bis
zum Rand volle Schublade empfehlen, in der Sie alle anderen Anleitungen aufbewahren?
•ALFiE darf sich NICHT in der Nähe von Wasser aufhalten. Deshalb stellen Sie den kleinen ALFiE also NIE in die
Nähe von Badewannen, Waschbecken, Waschmaschinen, Swimmingpools, Saunas, etc., denn erstens ist das
gefährlich und zweitens kann ALFiE nicht schwimmen.
•Setzen Sie ALFiE keiner direkten Sonnenbestrahlung, extremen Temperaturen und keiner extremen
Luftfeuchtigkeit aus; also stellen Sie also ALFiE am besten auch nicht unter die Bräunungslampe.
•Stellen Sie ALFiE auch nicht in die Nähe von direkten Wärmequellen wie Heizkörpern, Herd, Gas, offenen
Flammen oder Kerzen.
•Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass ALFiE vor seinem Betrieb auf eine saubere, trockene und ebene Fläche gestellt wird.
Schöner Holztisch = gut. Nasser Haufen Steine = schlecht.
•Lassen Sie ALFiE nicht fallen, denn er könnte brechen, was ihm einen Mordsschreck einjagen würde, gehen Sie
nicht zu grob mit den Reglern um und stellen Sie keine schweren Gegenstände auf das Gerät.
•Lassen Sie es nicht zu, dass sich zu viel Staub auf diesem System ablagert.
• Zum Reinigen von ALFiE verwenden Sie ein weiches, trockenes Tuch. Soweit erforderlich, verwenden Sie ein
feuchtes Tuch ohne Lösungsmittel - ALFiE mag keine Lösungsmittel.
•Bitte achten Sie darauf, dass der Bereich, in dem sich ALFiE befindet, eine ausreichende Belüftung hat, und stellen
Sie ihn an keinem Ort auf, an dem die Luftzufuhr behindert wird. Stellen Sie ihn auch nicht auf Betten, Sofas,
Decken, in geschlossene Bücher- oder andere Schränke, oder an andere Bereiche, an denen eine Belüftung des
Produkts behindert wird, wodurch ein Überhitzen von ALFiE verursacht wird – ein schwitzender ALFiE bietet
einen traurigen Anblick.
•Bitte achten Sie darauf, dass ALFiE, wie auf dem Gerät angegeben, an der richtigen Stromversorgung
angeschlossen wird, und trennen Sie ihn bitte vom Netz, wenn er auf längere Zeit nicht in Gebrauch ist. Dadurch
wird nicht nur das Innenleben von ALFiE, sondern auch die externe Welt geschützt. Achten Sie immer darauf,
dass Netzkabel sicher platziert werden und kein Hindernis in Gehbereichen darstellen.
•Zum Vermeiden eines elektrischen Schlags nehmen Sie ALFiEs Rückendeckel am besten nicht ab; es sind sowieso
keine vom Benutzer wartbaren Teile drin, also jetzt sofort raus!
•Wenn folgende Umstände eintreten, darf ALFiE nur von einem autorisierten Wartungstechniker gewartet bzw.
repariert werden:
• ALFiEs Netzkabel ist beschädigt
• ALFiE wird von einem fallenden Gegenstand getroffen
• ALFiE wird Regen oder Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt
• ALFiE scheint nicht normal zu funktionieren oder legt eine plötzliche Leistungsänderung an den Tag
• ALFiE wurde fallen gelassen
• Wenn am ALFiE nicht-autorisierte Änderungen oder Modifizierungen durchgeführt werden,
wird die Garantie des Herstellers ungültig
•Bitte legen Sie nur 12-cm-Disks ein – ALFiE mag keine 8-cm-Disks (die
winzigen Disks, die gewöhnlich für MP3-Player-Software
verwendet werden)
“Musik ist der
Vermittler zwischen
dem spirituellen
und sinnlichen
Leben”
Ludwig van
Beethoven