SOUNDMASTER PL-740 User manual

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Modell PL-740
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1. Turntable
2. 45 RPM Adaptor
3. Cue-lever ( use this lever to lift the tone arm. )
4. Tone Arm
5. Speed Selector
6. Tone arm Holder
7. Speakers
8. Display
9. Tuning Control
10. Power Indicator
11. Open / Close Button
12. Band Selector
13. BBS Button
14. Skip - Button
15. Skip + Button
16. Stop/ CD/USB/SD Button
17. Play / Pause Button
18. Record Button
19. Mode Button (Program ,Repeat 1,Repeat Album, Repeat All ,Random)
20. Headphone Jack

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21. Function Selector
22. CD Door
23. IR Sensor
24. Volume Control
25. USB Port
26. SD/MMC Card Slot
27. Auto Stop (ON/OFF) Selector
28. Aux Line-Out Output Socket
29. FM Antenna
30. AC Power Cord
AC POWER OPERATION
Connect the plug to a mains power inlet 230V AC-50Hz.
AM/FM TUNER
Operation
1. Set the Function Selector (21) to the Radio position.
2. Select the desired frequency band with the Band Selector (12).
3. Tune to the desired radio station by turning the Tuning control (9).
4. Adjust the volume (24) control to desired level.
5. To turn off the radio, set the Function Selector (21) to the Power OFF position.
Antenna
Wire and move it around to obtain the best reception.
For AM reception the signals are picked up through a built-in ferrite antenna.
Your may have to orient the unit to obtain the best reception.
FM Stereo and Mono Reception
When an FM signal is tuned in, stetting the Band selector (12) to FM ST. position will enable
the broadcasting to be received in stereo sound. The FM Stereo indicator (8) will appear on LCD display.
TURNTABLE OPERATION
Preparation
Open the Record Player Cover.
Release the Tone arm Clamp, and remove the stylus protector.
Listening to Records
1. Set the Function Selector (21) to the PHONO position.
2. Place a record on the turntable, over the central spindle. Place the EP adapter over the
central spindle when playing 17cm EP records.
3. Set the Speed Selector (5) to 33 or 45 or 78 rpm according to the record.
4. Release the tone m clamp, and remove the protective cap from the stylus.
5. Lift the Tone arm with the Tone arm Lift Lever.
6. Move the tone arm to the beginning of the record, or to the start of a particular track.
7. Gently lower the tone arm onto the record with the Tone arm Lift lever to start playing.
8. When the record is finished the tone arm will automatically stop. Lift the tone arm from
the record and return it to the rest .
9. To stop manually, lift the tone arm from the record and return it to the rest.
10. Auto stop ON / OFF selector - Set the Function Selector (27) ,Switch to ON for turntable auto stop function. It enable
the record auto stop when ending.
Notes: Do not stop or turn the platter manually.
Moving or jarring the turntable without securing the Tone arm clamp could result in damage
to the Tone arm.
Replace the protective cap on the stylus when not in use.

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Aux Line-Out Output
Line out output (For Aux Amplifier connection)
instruction manuel indication: You can connect the PL-740 to external speakers (4 OHM) by connecting the
speaker output socket L, R to your external speakers (Not included).
Note: The sound from the original built-in speakers will still be heard even after connecting the external
speakers
SOURCE SELECTING - STOP / CD / USB / SD (16) button
Press this button continuously 3 second, it will be switched to CD, or USB or SD mode
HEADPHONE
This unit will accept stereo headphones (not included) with a 3.5mm plug and an impedance
of 8 ohms or greater. The speaker are automatically disconnected when headphones are
connected to the PHONES JACK (20).
COMPACT DISC/MP3 OPERATION
LOADING AND UNLOADING COMPACT DISCS
Select CD/MP3 with the Function selector (21) on the unit to choose the CD/MP3 mode.
Open the disc compartment by pressing the CD Open Button (11).
When the disc compartment has opened, remove a disc from its case and place it
carefully in the compartment with the label side facing up. Locate smaller, 3?discs, in
the centre depression of the compartment.
Close the disc compartment.
When the compartment is fully closed, the disc will start turning automatically. The total
number of tracks of the CD will appear on the LCD display.
LISTENING TO CD AND MP3 DISC (CD)
Select CD with the Function selector (21) on the unit to choose the CD mode.
A) In the CD mode
This unit can read CD, CD-R
B ) In the MP3 mode
This unit can also read as below :
1. It can be reading as ‘8 cm’ and MP3 DISC.
Listening to CD
1. Select CD with the Function selector(21) on the unit to choose the CD mode.
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the unit once to start playing the CD From the
first track, and “play” indicator will appear on the display.
3. Press the PLAY /PAUSE button again to playing the CD “pause” indicator will appear on the display.
2. To stop playback, press the “Stop/Folder UP” button.
TRACK SKIP
Selecting a different track during CD Play
1. Press the SKIP (REW. or F.F.) button on the unit (14,15),
the required track number appears on the display.
2. Press the PLAY / PAUSE button on the unit. Starting again with the track that is currently
selected.
SKIP MODE FOR MP3 DISC
1. Press FOLDER UP /DOWN (16), the Album no. will be changed.
2. Press SKIP +/SKIP - (REW. or F.F.) buttons (14,15 )the Track no. will be changed.
3. When the desired track is being selected, press the "PLAY" button to start playback.
REPEAT PLAY IN CD
1. When playing the CD, if you desire to repeat the same track only, press the MODE (19)
button on the unit .
2. To repeat all disc, press the MODE twice and the "REP ALL" display will light up.

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3. To cancel repeat play, press the STOP button or press the MODE button repatedly
until the repeat indicator disappears.
Note : If in "REPEAT ALL" mode, the normal & program playing will also effect in this function.
RANDOM PLAY in CD
1. In STOP mode press the MODE button three times, the “RADDOM” indicator will light up.
2. Press the PLAY / PAUSE button to start playing. The tracks will be played randomly.
3. To cancel random play, press the STOP button once again until the random indicator disappears.
PROGRAMMED DISC PLAY (CD)
It is not possible to enter programs during disc play. Press the Stop button (16) first, then follow
the instructions below.
1. Press the PROGRAM button (19) on the unit . The following information will be displayed on
the CD Display.
2. Press the Forward and Reverse Skip Track buttons (14,15) on the unit to select the track to be stored in
location i.e. track 03).
3. Press the PROGRAM button. The first program selection is now stored in the program memory.
Listening to Programmed Tracks
Press the Play / Pause button. Disc play will start at the beginning of the first programmed track .
To Clear The Program Memory :
If the disc is playing, press the Stop button to stop the disc.
Select Tuner or Power off to clear the Program.
USB / SD CARD OPERATION
1. Insert USB pendrive and/or SD/MMC card into slots (25 USB) (26 SD/MMC)
2. Set functionswitch (21) to Pos, CD/MP3/USB/SD
3. Press (16) STOP/CD/USB/SD for 2 seconds and unit goes into USB-mode (USB shown in display). To go into
SD/MMC mode, press (16) again for 2 seconds (SD shown in display)
4. Further handling (play, pause, skip+/- are the same as in CD-mode)
ENCODING AND STORING FROM A NORMAL CD TO USB, SD/MMC
1. Function selector (21) set to CD
2. Insert memorymedium USB or SD/MMC.
3. Start playing CD and press RECORD (18) to start recording
Attention: In case both medias USB and SD/MMC are insert into unit you must select before starting recoding
on which memorymedia you like to record !! This will be done with SKIP+ (14). Selection USD or
SD/MMC is shown in display-
4. To stop recoding, press RECORD (18) again.
5. Remarks: Recording CD must be synchronized, it must be record the completed song until the end. In case of
interrupting or stop record during the middle of song playing, it can not be recorded. Then, it should be record
once again.
ENCODING AND STORING FROM PHONO to USB, SD/MMC
1. Function Selector (21) set to PHONO
2. Insert memorymedium USB or SD/MMC (do not forget to select on which medium you want top record !)
3. Start playing the turntable and press RECORD (18) to start recoding.
4. To stop recording, press RECORD (18) again.
COPYING FROM MP3 DISC
You can copy the files from mp3 disc and store then into your memory device through the USB port or SD/MMC
card slot.
Insert the mp3 disc and press the function button to the CD.
1. Press the SKIP +/- button(14,15) to select the track ,then press the PLAY/PAUSE button (17) that you want to
copy.
3. Press the encoding button to start copy the files and the display will show “REC” “USB/CARD” flash.
4. Press the SKIP +/- button(14,15) to select into USB or Card drive.
5. Press the Record button(19) or STOP/CD/USB/SD button(16) to stop encoding.
BASS BOOST
Press the BBS button once (13 )to ON position to enjoy a more powerful Bass sound.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
PREPARATION BEFORE USE

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1.Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control unit.
2.Insert a CR2032 (3V) size battery (included). Insert the battery with the + and -
terminals matching the indication inside the battery compartment.
1. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
2. Record BUTTON
3. STOP/CD/USB/SD (Source selector) BUTTON
4. SKIP- BUTTON
5. SKIP+ BUTTON
6. OPEN BUTTON
7. PROG BUTTON
8. MODE BUTTON (Repeat 1,Repeat Album, Repeat All ,Random)
9. FOLDER UP
10. FOLDER DOWN
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the remote control operation becomes unstable or
the distance from which remote control is possible
becomes shorter, replace the battery with new one.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
•To use remote control unit, point it at the remote sensor (5) and press the button gently
and firmly. However, since the remote control range is less when the unit is used at an angle, use directly
in front of the remote sensor, as far as possible.
•Do not expose the remote sensor to strong light (direct sunlight or artificial lighting) and
make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote sensor and the remote
control unit.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
AC:230V ~ 50Hz
Power consumption : 13W
Radio Frequency Coverage
FM:87.5 - 108 MHz
AM:530 – 1600 KHz