Sanyo DC-MX42i User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DC-MX42i
Micro Hi-Fi System for iPod

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PUTTING THE BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
LCD DISPLAY WINDOW
REMOTE CONTROL
OPERATING THE UNIT
STANDBY/ON
CLOCK SETTING
TIMER SETTING
FUNCTION SELEC T
RADIO OPERATION
CD/MP3/WMA OPERATION
ID3 OPERATION (on the remote control)
USB/SD CARD OPERATION
REPEAT PLAY FUNCTION (on the remote control)
PROGRAM FUNCTION
RANDOM PLAY(on the remote control)
INTRO PLAY(on the remote control)
iPod OPERATION
LINE IN PLAY
TO SET SLEEP FUNCTION (on the remote control)
EQ CONTROL(on the remote control)
MUTE SETTING(on the remote control)
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC BY USING HEADPHONE
COMPACT DISC
SPECIFICATION
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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To achieve the utmost in enjoyment and performance, please read this manual carefully before attempting
to operate the unit in order to become familiar with its features, and assure you years of faithful, trouble
free performance and listening pleasure.
Important Notes
* Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the apparatus is operated
* Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
* Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
* Attachment Do not use attachment not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
* Power Sources -The apparatus should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions of as marked on the apparatus.
* “To be completely d the power input, the mains plug of apparatus shall be disconnected
from the mains.” as the disconnect devices is the mains plug of apparatus.
* Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus
* During lntended Use - The mains plug of apparatus should be easily accessed.
* Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the apparatus should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
* This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquids
such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
* The apparatus should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items
such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
* Do not install this apparatus in a confined space, such as a book case or built-in cabinet. Minimum
distance (about 100mm) around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.
* No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus.
* Do not use where there are extremes of temperature (below or exceeding 35 C).
* Sudden changes in the ambient temperature may cause condensation to form on the optical lens inside
the unit. lf this happens, take out the disc, leave the unit for about 1 hour, and then proceed to operate.
* Because of the CD player’s extremely low noise and wide dynamic range, there might be a tendency to
set the volume on the amplifier unnecessarily high.
* Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
* Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
* Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
* The caution marking was located at the back enclosure of the apparatus.
* The nameplate marking was located at the back enclosure of the apparatus.
* The use of apparatus in moderate climates.
isconnected
5°C °
ESD Remark: In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, just reset the product
(reconnect of power source may be required) to resume normal operation.
Should any trouble occur, remove the power source and refer servicing to qualified personnel.
For safety reasons, do not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the product.
Refer any servicing to qualified personnel.
Do not attempt to remove any screws, or open the casing of the unit; there are no user serviceable parts
inside, refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Note:
- This unit will become warm when used for a long period of time. This is normal and does not indicate a
Problem with the unit.
- The CD player includes micro-processors which may malfunction as a result of external electrical Interference
or noise. If the CD player is not working properly, disconnect the power source and then reconnect it.
- Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
- If an unusual conditions occurs in the display window or key button, switch the unit off, then turn on the unit
again.
WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the information
accompanying this unit.
CAUTION
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Operating the unit in a way other than specified herein,or
making adjustments to the unit may result in hazardous
radiation exposure
LASER SAFETY
This unit employs a laser. Only qualified service personnel should attempt to repair.
WARNING: RISK OF INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN CD LID IS
OPEN OR INTERLOCKS FALL.AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE
BEAM.
You can see this
label in the CD
compartment.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD - DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
You can see this label on the
back of the main unit.
CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
CUIDADO: PRODUTO LASER DE CLASSE 1 RADIAÇÃO
LASER INVISÍVEL CUANDO ABERTO E SE O DE SEGURANÇA
ESTIVER DEFEITUOSO A EXPOSIÇÃO AOS RAIOS.
ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ÃBNING NÃR
SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDEAF FUNKTION UNDGA
UDSÆTTELSE FORSTRÃLING,
VARO: AVATESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET
ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE
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VARNING: OSYNLIG LASERSTRÄLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD OCHSPÄRREN ÄR URKOPPLAD. BETRAKTA
EJSTRÄLENI
This label sticks inside of the unit.
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You can see this carved picture on the
Back of the main unit.
You can see this carved picture on the
back of the main unit.
POWER CONSUMPTION: 23W
POWER SOURCE: AC ~ 240V 50Hz
FREQUENCY RANGE: FM 87.50~108.00 MHz
Model No.:DC-MX42i
MICRO HI-FI SYSTEM FOR iPod
MADE IN CHINA AU
SANYO Electric Co.,Ltd.

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Max connection distance is 2 metres
1. fixing the board for wall mounting
2. Speakers connection 3. Universal Dock adapter connection
(iPod adaptors are not included)
Fix the two nails(Size:3.5*25BA) into the wall
and they should parallel each other. (The distance
between the two nails should be182mm)
182mm
1. SPEAKER
2. LINE IN JACK
3. FM ANTENNA
4. LCD DISPLAY
5. CD DOOR
6. IR SENSOR
7. USB DEVICE IN PORT
8. SD/MMC MEMORY CARD IN SLOT
9. PRESET/FOLDER DOWN BUTTON
10. iPod/MEM/C-ADJ. BUTTON
11. BUTTON
12. STANDBY/ON BUTTON
13. STANDBY LED INDICATOR
14. FUNCTION BUTTON
15. TIMER BUTTON
PRESET/FOLDER UP BUTTON
20. SKIP/TUNE SEARCH UP BUTTON
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23. SPEAKER OUT
HEADPHONES JACK
PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER BUTTON
26. SKIP/TUNE SEARCH DOWN BUTTON
27. AC POWER MAIN SWITCH
28. HITCHING HOLE
OPEN/CLOSE
16. VOLUME “-” BUTTON
17. VOLUME “+” BUTTON
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19. STOP/MENU BUTTON
21. iPod CONNECTOR
AC CORD
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(L & R) JACK
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Assembly Drawing of Unit and speaker
FEATURES AND CONTROLS

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REMOTE CONTROL
1. STANDBY/ON BUTTON
2. ID3/ ST BUTTON
3. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
4. TIMER BUTTON
5. FUNCTION BUTTON
6. iPod/MEM/C-ADJ. BUTTON
7. SLEEP BUTTON
8. SKIP/TUNE SEARCH DOWN BUTTON
9. INTRO BUTTON
10.EQ BUTTON
11.REPEAT BUTTON
12.MUTE BUTTON
13.VOLUME “-” BUTTON
14.VOLUME “+” BUTTON
15.RANDOM BUTTON
16.PRESET/FOLDER UP BUTTON
17.PRESET/FOLDER DOWN BUTTON
18.SKIP/TUNE SEARCH UP BUTTON
19.PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER BUTTON
20.STOP/MENU BUTTON
MO./.
FROM THE CENTRE
TO THE EDGE
INCORRECT
CORRECT
ABCD
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**BUTTON BATTERY INCLUDED**
Please remove safety strip before
using the unit
Change the button
battery
PUTTING THE BATTERY INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Press down the compartment cover, and slide the cover off to open it.
Place the button battery (CR2032) into it according to the polarity
markings with the “+” sign facing up. Place the cover over the
compartment, push it upward until it snaps on. Point remote control
unit no more than 6m from the remote sensor and at an angle of no
greater than 30°.
Note :When the batteries become weak, remote control will not
function and replace with new batteries.
LCD DISPLAY WINDOW
A. SLEEP INDICATOR
B. TIMER INDICATOR
C. ALBUM/RADIO MEMORY NUMBER INDICATOR
D. INDICATOR
E. STEREO INDICATOR
F. VOLUME HIGH/LOW INDICATOR
G.TRACK/NUMBER/TIME INDICATOR
REPEAT 1 & ALL
COMPACT DISC
1. Always use a compact discs bearing the mark as shown.
2. Notes on handling discs
Removing the disc from its storage case and
loading it.
* Do not touch the reflective recorded surface.
* Do not stick paper or write anything on the
surface.
* Do not bend the disc.
3. Storage
* Store the disc in its case.
* Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or high temperatures,
high humidity or dusty places.
4. Cleaning a disc
* Should the disc become soiled, wipe off dust, dirt and
fingerprints with a soft cloth.
* The disc should be cleaned from the center to the edge.
* Never use benzene, thinners, record cleaner fluid or anti
static spray.
* Be sure to close the CD door so the lens is not
contaminated by dust.
* Do not touch the lens.
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OPERATING THE UNIT
When you first plug the unit into the AC outlet,
You can press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit or on the remote control to switch the
unit ON or STANDBY. Turn off the main switch of the unit and pull the AC plug out of the wall socket if you want to
switch off completely.
the unit will be in standby mode before turn ON the main switch
on the rear of the unit.
TIMER SETTING
During in the STANDBY OFF/ON mode.
1. After adjusting clock, press the TIMER button for a few seconds, " ON" and "00:00" appears on the display
and the HOUR digit flashes.(F1)
2. Press the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH(UP or DOWN) button to adjust it.
3. Press the TIMER button again, the MINUTE digit will start flashing, adjust it by pressing the SKIP/TUNE
SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button.
4. Press the TIMER button once more to confirm and order TIMER ON time.
5. After adjusting "TIMER ON", " OFF" appears on the display and the HOUR digit flashes.(F2)
6. Repeat the above steps 2 to 3, and then press the TIMER button once more to confirm and order TIMER OFF
time.
7. Now the "TUNER" appears on the display with flashing, adjust “TUNER, CD, USB, CARD or iPod" by pressing
the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH(UP or DOWN) button.
8. Press the TIMER button again, the timer "VOL" indicator appears on the display and flashes, adjust the timer
volume high or low by pressing the TUNING/SKIP (UP or DOWN) button.
9. Each enable state as shown above will be cleared if the button is not pushed in 10 seconds.
10. After adjusting "TIMER ON" and "TIMER OFF", press the TIMER button, " " appears on the display.
11. The unit will be switched on automatically at "TIMER ON" order and start playing, the unit will be switched off
automatically at "TIMER OFF" order.
Note: If the display shows "ERROR" while you set the “TIMER ON”, it means both “TIMER ON” and “TIMER OFF”
is the same. In this case, please go to “TIMER OFF” to set the off time first.
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CLOCK SETTING
During in the STANDBY mode.
1. Press and hold the iPod/MEM/C-ADJ. button until the time displays will change to 12-hour(or 24-hour) digit
and flash.
2. Press the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH(UP or DOWN) button to adjust 12-hour or 24-hour digit.
3. Press the iPod/MEM/C-ADJ. button again, the HOUR digit will flash on the display, press the SKIP/TUNE
SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button to adjust HOUR digit.
4. Press the iPod/MEM/C-ADJ. button once more, the MINUTE digit will flash on the display, press the
SKIP/TUNE SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button to adjust MINUTE digit.
5. Press the iPod/MEM/C-ADJ. button again to confirm the time.
6. Each enable state as shown above will be cleared if the key is not pushed in10 seconds.
STANDBY/ON
iPod
1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the unit or on the remote control to switch the unit on.
2. Select the sound source (CD, USB, CARD, iPod, LINE IN or TUNER) by pressing the
FUNCTION button. The corresponding display will light up.
3. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME (+ or -) button on the unit or VOLUME (+ or -) button on the remote control.
4. Press the STANDBY/ON button again to turn off the unit.
Note:
1. If there is no signal under the CD/USB DEVICES/ SD & MMC CARD/ mode, the main unit will be switched
off within 15 minutes automatically.
2. During in the iPod mode, if there is no iPod Player on the iPod deck bracket; the main unit will also turn off
within 15 minutes automatically.
3. During in standby mode, press any button/key can make the display light for 10 seconds.
4. Please turn the main switch off to save energy, when you do not use the unit.

NORMAL
ROCK CLASSIC POP PAS S JAZZ
EQ CONTROL(on the remote control)
EQ shows the present sound tone. When you press the EQ button , the sound tone changes as below:
1. If you want to fall asleep to music, press the SLEEP button .
2. You may select the TUNER, CD/MP3, USB, SD/MMC, iPod or LINE IN mode in sleep function to play from
90, 80, 70 up to10 minutes of music before shutting itself off automatically.
TO SET SLEEP FUNCTION(on the remote control)
FUNCTION SELECT
The function is that when it presses the button the mode is changed. Display changes as below:
RADIO OPERATION
1. Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit (or remote control) to select the TUNER mode that to select the
FM operation.
2. Select the desired frequency with the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH(UP or DOWN) button on the main unit
(or remote control).
Mono/Stereo Select
This unit can receive the FM mode only.
1. When you want to select FM stereo station, press the ID3/MO./ST. button once on the remote control only.
The " " indicator will appear on the display that the reception is at its best.
2. When you press the ID3/MO./ST. button once again, the FM STEREO indicator will turn off & switch to
MONO FM status.
Automatic Tuning
1. Press the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button for a few seconds, then release the button. The tuner
will automatically search the first station of sufficient signal strength.
2. Repeat above procedure if you wish to select another station.
Programming preset stations
You can also preset stations of your choice and store up to 30 FM stations in its memory.
1. Tune to the required station.
2. Press the iPod/MEM/C-ADJ. button.
3. Press the PRESET/FOLDER(UP or DOWN) button for your desired station number.
4. Press the iPod/MEM/C-ADJ. button again to confirm your selection.
5. To program more stations into memory, repeat the above steps 1 to 4.
6. To change the stored preset stations, repeat the above steps 1 to 4.
Notes:
1. Storing a new station into a preset location will erase the previously stored station in that location.
2. Power off will not erase the memory of preset stations. Perform the stations presetting procedures again to
store the stations.
3. During the unit in STANDBY mode, press the PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER button to erase all preset memory.
Selecting the Preset Stations
1. Press the PRESET/FOLDER(UP or DOWN) button to select the desired preset station number.
2. The numeric location of that preset station is displayed along with the corresponding frequency.
FM Antenna
Extend the FM antenna for better FM reception.
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Playing The Entire CD/MP3/WMA
- CD
1. Insert the CD disc into the CD compartment, the main unit will automatically read the total number of the
tracks at the same time.
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER button, the unit will play the first track of the CD disc automatically.(F5)
3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER button once again, the time elapsed indicator will flash.(F6)
4. To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER button once more again.
5. Press SKIP/TUNE SEARCH(UP or DOWN) button once to change Track NO., press and hold the SKIP/TUNE
SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button once to skip fast forward or backward of each song.
6. To stop playback, press the STOP/MENU button once on the unit (or remote control).
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F3
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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
- Copyright protection files cannot be played back.
- Copyright protection files on a disc are skipped automatically when played back.
- MP3/WMA
1. Insert the MP3/WMA disc into the CD compartment, the main unit will automatically read the total number of
the folders and tracks at the same time.
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER button, the unit will play the first track of the MP3/WMA disc
automatically.(F7)
3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER button once again, the time elapsed indicator will flash.(F8)
4. To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER button once more again.
5. To change Track NO., Press SKIP/TUNE SEARCH(UP or DOWN) button once. Press and hold the
SKIP/TUNE SEARCH (UP or DOWN) button once to skip fast forward or backward of each song.
6. To change the ALBUM NO., press the PRESET/FOLDER (UP or DOWN) button once.
7. To stop playback, press the STOP button once on the unit (or remote control).
Listening To Compact Disc (CD/MP3/WMA)
1. Press the FUNCTION button on the unit to select the CD mode.
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the main unit , and then the CD door will open
automatically.(F3)
3. Insert the CD/MP3 disc into the CD compartment, press the OPEN/CLOSE button again to close the CD door.
The main unit will read the CD/MP3 disc automatically.
CD/MP3/WMA OPERATION
NOTE: (1) This unit can play CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3 and WMA discs.
(2) It can read " 8 cm " and " Multi Section " MP3 DISC.
(3) The "Playback Transfer Rate" in MP3 and WMA. (a). In MP3, transfer bit rate : 8 - 256 kbps. (b). In
WMA, transfer bit rate : 8 - 192kbps.
(4) The "Max Readable 99 folders and 999 tracks".
(5) If no disc or can`t read TOC, NO DISC will be displayed.(F4)
(or remote control)
Note: If the main unit is not working properly, disconnect the power source and then reconnect it again
During in the MP3/WMA mode
1. Press the ID3/MO./ST. button once to open the ID3 function.
2. If the MP3/WMA file is written “ID3”, it will automatically search the information of “TITLE NAME”, “ARTIST
NAME” and “ALBUM NAME” indicated on the display.
3. Press the ID3/MO./ST. button on the remote again. Then the unit will resume to play normally.
ID3 OPERATION (on the remote control)
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USB/SD CARD OPERATION
During in the STANDBY mode
1. Insert the USB DEVICE or SD/MMC CARD, and then press the STANDBY button on the main unit (or remote
control) to power"ON" the unit.
2. Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit (or remote control) to select the USB or CARD mode. The main
unit will automatically read the total number of the folders and tracks at the same time. (F9)
3. If the USB memory device more than one folder.
a. Press the PRESET/FOLDER (UP or DOWN) button to select each folder.
b. Press the SKIP/TUNE SEARCH(UP or DOWN) button to select current track in desired folder.
4. If the MP3 and WMA are written in "ID3".
a. During the unit in the MP3 or WMA playing. Press the ID3/MO./ST. button once. The display will show
a "ID3 ON", and then it will automatically search more than 64 letters for "TITLE NAME", "ARTIST NAME"
or "ALBUM NAME" which move from the right corner to the left corner on the display continuously.
b. Press the ID3/MO./ST. button once again. The display will show a "ID3 OFF", and then the main unit
will play normally.
1. The main unit can play MP3 and WMA only in this mode.
2. This unit can support most of USB devices and SD/MMC/SDHC cards. The memory capacity up-to
32GB. It cannot access (or access a longer time) the memory capacity over 32GB. Otherwise, make
an others to access it.
3. It can support USB version 1.1 and 2.0.
4. Not support all kinds of “ dual voltage-MMC” card nor “MMC-Plus” card.
5. The main unit does not support the WMA file which is protected “DRM FILE”.
Note:
Playing The Entire flash disc
1. Playback will start by pressing the PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER button. Playback starts with the first track. The
display shows the current track number and its elapsed time.(F10)
2. To interrupt playback , press the PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER button. The time elapsed indicator will flash.(F11)
3. To resume playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE/ENTER button again.
4. To stop playback, press the STOP/MENU button.
F9
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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS
- Copyright protection files cannot be played back.
- Copyright protection files on the USB memory and SD/MMC card device are skipped automatically when
played back.
- Recommended use:
Flash memory type USB memory player
- Not recommended:
Hard disc memory type USB player
- Some Flash memory player will not play successfully with this unit.
- CD
1. Press the REPEAT button once , REPEAT is displayed. The main unit will play the current track
repeatedly.(F12)
2. Press the REPEAT button twice, REPEAT ALL is displayed. The main unit will play all tracks
repeatedly.(F13)
3. Press the REPEAT button thrice, REPEAT function will be off.
REPEAT PLAY(on the remote control)
F12 F13
Note : In any time, the USB DEVICE or SD CARD must be fixed well under in the STANDBY mode to avoid the
main unit and USB DEVICE or SD CARD were damaged.