SA Geyser User manual

english instruction manual

SA geyser music system
manual
Service information 3
Important safety notices 4-5
Front- and rear-panel 6
Remote control 7
System connection 8
Basic operation 9~11
Radio operation 10-11
Trouble shooting / Technical Specifications / the designer 12-13

Congratulations with your purchase!
To get the most out of your new product we
recommend that you follow our guidance
below. We recommend that you read the
manual thoroughly to get the most out of
your purchase.
We have done our outmost to make sure
that the product live up to your expectations.
Should you still need help with installation
etc. we suggest that you visit our home page
www.system-audio.com
Remember to keep the original receipt of
your purchase, in case of need for service
during the warranty period.
If you, contrary to expectations, should need
service for your new product, you shall hand
in the product to the dealer from whom you
have purchased it.
Remember to keep the original packaging if
the product shall be handed in for service.
The product is to be returned in original and
otherwise secure packaging, to avoid
damaging the product during transportation.
Important safety
notices
WARNING: IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU
STUDY AND OBSERVE BOTH THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND
THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE DEVICE.
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE.
This device was developed and made with a
view to providing maximum safety for the
user. Incorrect use of the device may cause
electric shock or fire. The protection built
into this device will protect the user if the
procedure below is observed in connection
with installation, use and repair. This device
is fully electronic and contains no parts
which can be repaired by the user.
THE HOUSING MUST NOT BE REMOVED.
RISK OF DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. ONLY
SKILLED TECHNICIANS ARE ALLOWED
TO REPAIR THE DEVICE.
Water and moisture
Water and moistureWater and moisture
Water and moisture
The device must not be placed close to
water, such as bath tub, wash basin, kitchen
sink or wash tub, in a damp cellar or close to
a swimming pool, etc.
Cleaning
CleaningCleaning
Cleaning
Unplug the device before cleaning. Do not
use liquid detergents and aerosol cleaning
agents. Use a dry cloth.
Power cords
Power cordsPower cords
Power cords
Wiring must be organised to prevent people
from stepping on the cables and to avoid
pinching by objects placed on or beside
them. Take special care around sockets and
plug boxes and where the cable leaves the
device.

Overloading
OverloadingOverloading
Overloading
Make sure that sockets, extension flexes
and plug boxes are not overloaded as this
may lead to fire or electric shock.
Read the manual
Read the manualRead the manual
Read the manual
On unpacking the device, please read the
manual carefully and observe all instructions
given.
Power Supply
Power SupplyPower Supply
Power Supply
Only the power supply indicated on the
rating plate must be used for this device. If
you are not sure which power supply you
have, please contact the distributor or the
local electricity supplier.
Earthing or polarization
Earthing or polarizationEarthing or polarization
Earthing or polarization
If the plug cannot be inserted properly into
the socket, or if the plug does not fit, the
device must not be used in your country.
Ventilation
VentilationVentilation
Ventilation
The housing is provided with slots and
openings to ensure ventilation and reliable
operation and protect the device against
overheating. Do not block or cover these
openings. The openings must never be
blocked, for example by placing the device
on a bed, a sofa, a carpet or similar surface.
Heat
HeatHeat
Heat
Do not place the device near sources of
heating such as radiator, register, stove or
other heat-producing devices (including
amplifiers).
Important safety
notices
Damage
DamageDamage
Damage
Unplug the device and contact skilled
technicians in the following cases:
A) If power cord or plug is damaged.
B) If liquid has been spilled on the device or
objects have fallen into the device.
C) If the device has been exposed to rain or
water.
D) If the device does not work properly after
adhering to the instructions in the user
manual. Make only the setups mentioned in
the manual, as incorrect setup may cause
damage and will often make it difficult for a
skilled technician to make the device work
properly again.
E) If the device has been dropped or
damaged in any other way.
F) When the operation of the device
changes drastically, the device requires
service.
Service
ServiceService
Service
Do not attempt to carry out any service work
yourself. By opening or removing the
housing, you will be exposed to dangerous
voltage, etc. Any service work should be
carried out by skilled technicians.
Spare parts
Spare partsSpare parts
Spare parts
If spare parts are required, make sure that
the technician uses spare parts specified by
the manufacturer or with the same
characteristics as the original component.
Unauthorised spare parts may cause fire,
electric shock, etc.

Safety check
Safety checkSafety check
Safety check
After service or repairs, ask the service
technician to carry out a safety check to
ensure that the device is ready for use.
Lightning
LightningLightning
Lightning
Unplug the device for additional protection
during thunder or when the device is not
used for prolonged periods. This will prevent
damage to the device from lightning and
surges.
Penetration of objects and liquid
Penetration of objects and liquidPenetration of objects and liquid
Penetration of objects and liquid
Never push any objects through the
openings into the device, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short circuit
parts and cause fire or electric shock.
Accessories
AccessoriesAccessories
Accessories
The device must not be placed on unstable
surfaces such as a trolley, stand, tripod,
shelf or table. The device may fall and injure
children or adults or be damaged. Use only
trolley, stand, tripod, shelf or table which are
very stable or provided with the device. The
device must be installed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions and by
means of installation equipment
recommended by the manufacturer. If the
device is placed on a trolley, the trolley must
be moved carefully. Sudden stops,
unnecessary force and uneven surfaces
may cause the trolley to turn over.
Disc drive
Disc driveDisc drive
Disc drive
Keep your hands off the drive when it closes
to avoid trapping your fingers.
Loads
LoadsLoads
Loads
Do not place heavy loads on the device, and
do not step on it. The load may fall and
cause serious injury or damage to the
device.
Discs
DiscsDiscs
Discs
Do not use scratched, deformed or repaired
discs. Such discs will break easily and may
cause serious injury and damage to the
device.

Front- and rear-panel

Remote control

System connection
Connect cables firmly.
Connect the power after all other connections have been made.
Do not press the power button with a rapid frequency. The main power switch must be turned of
for minimum 3 seconds before it is turned on again.

Basic operation
Preparation
PreparationPreparation
Preparation
Before turning the SA geyser music system
on, check that all connections are correct
and reliable.
Plug the AC powercord into a corresponding
AC outlet.
Press POWER on the front panel.
Optimise the sound of your loudspeakers
Optimise the sound of your loudspeakersOptimise the sound of your loudspeakers
Optimise the sound of your loudspeakers
By activating the EQ+ or EQ- four speaker
settings appear in the display: “EQ OFF”,
“EQ WALL”, “EQ COMPACT” or “EQ
FLOOR”. Leave the setting according to the
type of loudspeaker you are using or the
sound quality you prefer.
NOTE. Your EQ settings will only be
memorized when the device is switched off
to standby mode. When switched off on the
POWER button on the front panel, the EQ
settings are not memorized.
The VARIBASS
VARIBASSVARIBASS
VARIBASS function will increase the
amount of bass at low volume. VARIBASS is
activated or deactivated by the “function”
button on the front panel and hereafter
turning the volume control.
Volume adjustment
Volume adjustmentVolume adjustment
Volume adjustment
Press the VOLUME + and - buttons on the
remote or turn the volume button
on the front panel to turn the volume up and
down.
Note: Do not keep the volume at maximum
level for longer periods to ensure the
longevity of the unit.
Mute
MuteMute
Mute
Press the button on the remote once,
and the sound will be muted.
Press the button once again to restore
the sound at the last used level.
Input selection
Input selectionInput selection
Input selection
Turn the INPUT button on the front panel to
select the input, or
Press CD/USB buttons on the remote to
select the input, press once is CD input,
press twice is USB input available;
Press the TUNER button on the remote
select TUNER, then press the FM/AM button
once again to change between the FM and
AM band.
Press AUX buttons on the remote to select
AUX input.
Open/Close
Open/CloseOpen/Close
Open/Close
Press the on the remote control or
OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel to open
the disc tray, and put the preferred disc in
the disc tray. Press or OPEN/CLOSE
once again to close the disc tray. The disc
will automatically start playing.
Note: The printed side of the disc must be
faced upward!

Play/Pause
Play/PausePlay/Pause
Play/Pause
To start playing a disc, press the button
on the remote, or the PLAY/PAUSE button
on the front panel once.
To pause a disc from playing temporarily,
press the button on the remote or the
PLAY/PAUSE button on the front panel. To
restart playing again after pause, press the
button on the remote, or the PLAY/PAUSE
button on the front panel.
Stop
StopStop
Stop
To stop playing a disc, press the button.
Fast forward and fast reverse
Fast forward and fast reverseFast forward and fast reverse
Fast forward and fast reverse
During playback press the (fast reverse)
or the (fast forward) button for fast
forward or reverse playback. , Once
released pressing the buttons, the playback
speed will return to normal.
S
SS
Song selection
ong selectionong selection
ong selection
Press the button on the remote or the
frontpanel to step to the next track on the
disc. The previous track will stop playing.
Press the button on the remote or the
frontpanel to step to the previous track on
the disc.
Selecting track
Selecting track Selecting track
Selecting track with the 0
with the 0with the 0
with the 0-
--
-9 digits
9 digits9 digits
9 digits
When playing a disc press the 0-9 digits on
the remote to select a track on the disc
between track 1 and 9.
If you wish to play a track between number
10 and 19, press the +10-button on the
remote once and then the preferred 0-9
digit.
If you wish to play a track between number
20 and 29, press the +10-button on the
remote twice and then the preferred 0-9
digit.
If you wish to play a track between number
30 and 39, press the +10-button on the
remote three times and then the preferred 0-
9 digit.
WMA playback
WMA playbackWMA playback
WMA playback
When playing WMA tracks, press the 0-9
digits and the +10 button on the remote to
play the preferred tracks. It is also possible
to select tracks with the or the on the
remote or the front panel.
Random playback
Random playbackRandom playback
Random playback
During CD or WMA playback press the
RANDOM button on the remote to play the
tracks randomly.
Press the RANDOM button once again the
return to normal playback.
Radio operation
FM/AM radio operation
FM/AM radio operationFM/AM radio operation
FM/AM radio operation
1. Enter the Tuner function by pressing the
TUNER button on the remote or select the
INPUT on the front panel. The tuner will start
in the last known state. Press the FM/AM
button again to change between the FM and
AM band.

2.
2.2.
2. Search stations
Search stationsSearch stations
Search stations
A) To autosearch all frequencies press
the AUTOTUNE button on the remote. The
unit will now search the FM band in 0,5MHz
steps, and the AM band in 9KHz steps.
During AUTOTUNE all stations that has
been found automatically will be stored.
Press the AUTOTUNE button once again to
stop the auto search.
B) To search station on at the time press
the or the button on the remote. The
unit will then search the selected band until
it finds a station. The unit will search the FM
band in 0,05MHz steps, and the AM band in
9KHz steps.
3.
3.3.
3. Saving presets
Saving presetsSaving presets
Saving presets
Once a frequency has been found, by either
autosearch or manual search, press the
MEMORY button on the remote, and the
frequency will be saved on the chosen
preset. A little padlock will be shown in the
display when the frequency has been saved
to a preset. If you want to save the
frequency 92,9MHz to preset 13, choose
preset 13 by pressing the +10 button on the
remote twice and then the 3 button on the
remote.
4.
4.4.
4. Choosing a preset
Choosing a presetChoosing a preset
Choosing a preset
Once the preferred radio stations has been
stored as presets, they can be chosen by
either pressing the or the buttons,
to step on preset up or down at the time, or
the preferred station can be selected directly
by using the 0-9 digits and the +10 button. If
you want to listen to preset number 26,
press the+10 button on the remote twice,
and then press the 6 button on the remote.
5.
5.5.
5. Stereo and mono sound selection
Stereo and mono sound selectionStereo and mono sound selection
Stereo and mono sound selection
To change between MONO and STEREO
during FM playback, press the ST/MONO
button on the remote.
The unit will always start up in stereo if
possible. If the signal is not strong enough,
stereo cannot be chosen.
Note: Stereo is not available in AM.
Note:
To obtain the best possible reception, you
need to move the included FM or AM
antenna until the strongest signal is found.

Troubleshooting
Please check the schematic below before requesting service.
Common symptom
Common symptomCommon symptom
Common symptom Possible cause
Possible causePossible cause
Possible cause Remedy
RemedyRemedy
Remedy
No function Mains power is not connected Connect to mains power outlet
Power is OFF Turn the power ON.
No playback No disc is inserted Insert a disc.
Disc is upside down Reload disc.
The label side should
face upward.
Dirty disc surface. Clean disc surface.
Deformed/scratched disc Replace disc.
Condensation in unit Turn power on for 1-2
hours
before using the unit.
Sound in one or more Poor or missing cable connection Check connections
channel(s) is missing
The remote doesnt work The batteries are weak or dead Change the batteries
The batteries are not installed properly Install the batteries
according to the
marks in the battery
compartment
The remote is not aimed at the sensor Aim the remote at the
sensor
Something is blocking the path Clear the path
between the remote
and the sensor.
USB no playback The file(s) in the device is not supported WMA supported only.
or bad sound. The file(s) in the device is not proper. Restore files to the
devices.
Unstable connection. Check the connector.

Technical specifications
CD player
CD playerCD player
CD player
Compatible Discs CD,WMA
USB WMA
Connections
ConnectionsConnections
Connections 1 x stereo RCA inputs
FM and AM antenna input
Amplifier
AmplifierAmplifier
Amplifier
Audio signal noise ratio: 70dB A weight
Frequency response: 20Hz-20KHz +/- 3dB
Audio output power: 2 x 30W Music power
FM Tuner
FM TunerFM Tuner
FM Tuner
Tuning Range 87.5-108MHz
S/N Ratio >46dB
Monophonic >46dB
Stereo >50dB (DIN)
Selectance 50dB
THD
Monophonic 2%
Stereo 3%
Frequency Response 30Hz-10kHz +/- 1dB
Stereo Resolution 35dB (1kHz)
30dB (100Hz-10kHz)
AM Tuner
AM TunerAM Tuner
AM Tuner
Tuning Range 522-1620KHz
S/N Ratio 35dB
THD 3%
Remote Control
Remote ControlRemote Control
Remote Control
Transmitter Infrared Ray
Signal Range Approximately 15’
Power Source 2 @AAA@ Batteries
General
GeneralGeneral
General
Power Supply AC~220-240V, 50/60Hz
Consumption Power 120W
Standby Power 10W
the designer
Ole Witthoft has designed the physical appearance, the
functionalities and the sound of the SA geyser music
system. Ole is furthermore well-known for his
internationally award-winning designs of SA
loudspeakers since 1984.