SOUNDMASTER SCD4200 User manual

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voltage inside the enclosure, sufficient enough to
cause electric shock.
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operating and maintenance instructions for the
device.
Safety, Environmental and Setup Instructions
•Use the device in dry indoor environments only.
•Protect the device from humidity.
•Do not open the device. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Refer opening and servicing to qualified personnel.
•Connect this device to a properly installed and earthed wall outlet only. Make sure the mains voltage corresponds with the
specifications on the rating plate.
•Make sure the mains cable stays dry during operation. Do not pinch or damage the mains cable in any way.
•Disconnect device warning: Main plug is used as the connection, so it should always remain ready operate.
•The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
•A damaged mains cable or plug must immediately be replaced by an authorized service center.
•In case of lightning, immediately disconnect the device from the mains supply.
•Children should be supervised by parents when using the device.
•Clean the device with a dry cloth only.
Do NOT use CLEANING AGENTS or ABRASIVE CLOTHS!
•Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
•Install the device at a location with sufficient ventilation in order to prevent heat accumulation.
•Do not cover the ventilation openings!
•The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
•It shall be not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
•The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight, very high or low temperature, moisture, vibrations or placed in dusty environment.
•Never attempt to insert wires, pins or other such objects into the vents or opening of the unit.
•Install the device at a safe and vibration-free location.
•No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
•Install the device as far away as possible from computers and microwave units; otherwise radio reception may be disturbed.
•Do not open or repair the enclosure. It is not safe to do so and will void your warranty. Repairs only by authorized service/ customer
center.
•The device is equipped with a “Class 1 Laser”. Avoid exposure to the laser beam as this could cause eye injuries.
•Only use mercury and cadmium-free batteries.
•Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
•Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed of with the household waste!!! Return the batteries to your dealer or to
collection points in your community.
•Keep batteries away from children. Children might swallow batteries. Contact a physician immediately if a battery was swallowed.
•Check your batteries regularly to avoid battery leakage.
CAUTION
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INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPENING
THE COVER
OR
PRESSING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK. AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC
TION
Do not dispose of this product with the normal household waste at the end
of its life cycle. Return it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic devices. This is indicated by the symbol on the product,
user manual or packaging.
The materials are reusable according to their markings. By reusing, recycling or
other forms of utilization of old devices you make an important contribution to
the protection of our environment.
Please contact your local authorities for details about collection points.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
Do not open
!
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). There
are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Used batteries are hazardous waste and NOT to be disposed
of with the household waste! As a consumer you are legally
obligated to return all batteries for environmentally responsible
recycling – no matter whether or not the batteries contain harmful
substances*).
Return batteries
free of charge
to public collection points in your
community or to shops selling batteries of the respective kind.
Only return fully discharged batteries.
*) marked Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead

LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1
MODE/DAB+/FM/CD/USB button
11
Carry handle
2
PRESET/PROG/10+ button
12
AUX-IN jack
3
MENU/FOLDER DOWN button
13
Speaker
4
ENTER/FOLDER UP button
14
LCD display
5
PLAY/PAUSE/FULL SCAN button
15
FUNCTION switch
6
STOP/INFO button
16
VOLUME control
7
SKIP - / TUNE <button
17
Battery Compartment
8
SKIP +/ TUNE >button
18
AC socket
9
Rod antenna
19
USB Slot
10
CD Compartment
AC OPERATION
Before operation, please make sure that the VOLTAGE mentioned on the unit is same as the
voltage of your local area. Unravel the AC power cord, insert one end into theAC socket on the
set and the other end into a standard AC outlet..
ATTENTION
1. Do not plug or unplug the power cable while you have wet hands;
2. If you plan not to use the unit for a long time, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet;
3. When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, do not pull on the cord in order to
avoid shock risks caused by damaged cable.
BATTERY OPERATION
Disconnect theAC Cord Set completely. Open the Battery Compartment Door and insert 8 pieces
UM-2 "C" size batteries into the battery compartment with battery polarity as shown inside the
battery compartment.
DAB RADIO OPERATION
1. Set the FUNCTION switch to RADIO position
2. Press the DAB+/FM button to select DAB mode.
3. Rotary the VOLUME control to adjust the desired listening level.
Full Scan
In DAB mode, press the FULL SCAN button to perform full scan the available DAB stations.
During the scan, the display will show “Searching…” together with a slide bar that indicates the
progress of the scan and the amount of stations that have been found so far. Once the scan has
completed, to explore and listen to the found stations, press the SKIP+/TUNE>or SKIP-/TUNE<
button, then press ENTER button to confirm.
Manual Tune
You can also manually tune the receiver. This can help when aligning your aerial or when adding
stations that were missed while auto tuning.
1. In DAB mode, press and hold the ENTER button and it will show MANUAL TUNE.
2. Press theSKIP+/TUNE>or SKIP-/TUNE<button to cycle through the DAB channels, which
are numbered from 5A to 13F
3. After your desired channel number is reached, press the ENTER button to exit the manual
tune.

To Store the DAB Stations in the Memory
1. In DAB mode, select the DAB station
2. Press and hold the PRESET/PROG button for about 2 seconds, the display will show the
current DAB station and P# (where # is the preset station number) will flash, press the
SKIP+/TUNE>or SKIP-/TUNE<button to select the desired preset station number then press
ENTER button to confirm storing that station in the memory.
To Recall the Stored DAB Station
1. In DAB mode, press the PRESET/PROG button, the display will show the current DAB station
and P# (where # is the current preset station number),
2. Press the SKIP+/TUNE>or SKIP-/TUNE<button to select the preset station number you want
to listen then press ENTER button to confirm.
Prune
You may remove all unavailable stations from the list.
1. In DAB mode, press and hold INFO button until the display appear “DAB305 v1.1”.
2. Press INFO button once again and the display will appear “PRUNE?”
3. Press ENTER button to confirm.
DAB station information
Press the INFO button to display the information of the current DAB station in the sequence below
Programme Type This describes the “style” or “genre” of the programme that is being
broadcast.

Ensemble This displays the name of the multiplex that contains the station you are listening to.
A multiplex is a collection of radio stations that are bundled and transmitted on one frequency.
There are national and local multiplexes. Local ones contain stations that are specific to that area.

Frequency This displays the frequency of the current station.

Audio Bit Rate This displays the digital audio bit rate being received.

Signal Strength This shows a slide bar to indicate the signal strength, the stronger the signal,
the longer the bar will be from left to right.

Date and Time This displays the current date and time.

Scrolling Text This is a scrolling message giving realtime information, e.g. song titles, news
headlines, etc.
FM RADIO OPERATION
1. Set the FUNCTION switch to RADIO position.
2. Press the DAB+/FM button to select FM mode.
3. Rotate the VOLUME switch to adjust the desired listening level.
Note : For best reception, fully extent the FM telescopic antenna to receive FM station.
To Select the FM Station
Auto Scan
1. In FM mode, press the FULL SCAN button to start searching the forward available FM station.
Press and hold the FULL SCAN button for 1 second to start searching the backward available
FM station
2. The search operation simply finds stations with strong signals. Stations with weak signal can
only be tuned in manually.
Manual tune
Press the SKIP+/TUNE>or SKIP-/TUNE<button, the unit will skip 0.05 MHz in the direction of
skip.
To Store the FM Stations in the Memory
1. In FM mode, select the FM station
2. Press and hold the PRESET/PROG button for about 1 second, the display will show the
current FM station and P# (where # is the preset station number) will flash
3. Press the SKIP+/TUNE>or SKIP-/TUNE< button to select the desired preset station number
then press ENTER button to confirm,
To Recall the Stored FM Station
1. In FM mode, press the PRESET/PROG button, the display will show the current FM station
and P# (where # is the current preset station number)
2. Press the SKIP+/TUNE>or SKIP-/TUNE<button to select the preset station number you want
to listen then press ENTER button to confirm.
FM MONO/ AUTO Mode
In FM mode, press the ENTER button to select the MONO mode or AUTO mode.

FM Station Information
Press INFO button to display the information of the current FM station in the sequence below :
Signal Strength This shows a slide bar to indicate the signal strength, the stronger the signal,
the longer the bar will be from left to right.

Date and Time This displays the current date and time.

Frequency This displays the frequency of the current station.

Audio Type This displays if the audio being received is in mono or stereo mode.

Scrolling Text This is a scrolling message giving real-time information, e.g. song titles, news
headlines,etc.

Programme Type This describes the “style” or “genre” of the programme that is being
broadcast.
CD/MP3 Disc OPERATION
1. Set the FUNCTION switch to CD/USB position.
2. Insert a CD/MP3 disc in the CD compartment and close the CD door, the unit will start reading
the disc.
3. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing the disc.
4. During playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to temporarily pause playing. To resume, press
the PLAY/PAUSE button again.
5. If your MP3 disc has folders, you can use the FOLDER UP/FODER DOWN button to select
the desired folder.
USB OPERATION
1. Set the FUNCTION switch to CD/USB position.
2. Hold the USB button for 2 seconds to enter USB Mode.
3. Plug your USB device into the USB port on the unit, the unit will start reading the files in the
USB device.
4. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing the disc.
5. During playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button to temporarily pause playing. To resume, press
the PLAY/PAUSE button again.
6. If your USB has folders, you can use the FOLDER UP/FODER DOWN button to select the
desired folder.
Programming
The programming should be done during STOP mode
1. Press the PROG button, the display will show ‘PROG01’.
2. Use the SKIP>or SKIP<button to select the desired track.
3. Press the PROG button again to store the selected track in the memory, the LCD display will
show ’PROG02’ and flash continuously.
4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to store more tracks in the memory. You can store up to 20 tracks in the
memory for CD disc. You can store up to 99 tracks in the memory for MP3 files.
5. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playing the disc in the programmed order.
6. To stop playing, press the STOP button.
7. To cancel the programming list, press the STOP button and open the CD compartment door or
set the FUNCTION switch to other position.
Repeat Play Mode
Press the MODE button to select repeat play mode with the following sequence.
REP1 REPA RAND Normal
REP1 –repeat the track being played.
REPA –repeat ALL the tracks in the storage media.
RAND –play the tracks in random order selected by the player..
Normal –play the tracks in sequence.
Skip Mode
1. During play mode, press the SKIP+/TUNE>button to go to the next track.
2. During play mode, press the SKIP-/TUNE<button to go back to the previous track.
3. During Play mode, press the 10+ button to skip 10 tracks.
Turn Off CD/USB Operation
To turn off the CD/USB operation, set the FUNCTION switch to other position.
System Reset
There may be times when you need to reset your unit back to the factory settings especially when
you have moved house. If you experience reception problems you may want to reset and try again.
If you move to another part of the country and pick up the local and national DAB stations in that
area, your previously tuned channels may no longer be available.
1. In DAB mode, press and hold MODE button until the display shows “Press ENTER key to
Reset”.
2. Press the ENTER button to start reset. The display will show “OK”, then it will automatically
enter DAB mode and perform auto scan.
Note : After the system reset, all the previous stored DAB+ or FM stations will be erased from the
memory.

AUX IN CONNECTION
1. Set the FUNCTION switch to AUX position.
2. Insert one side of the audio cable (requires 3.5mm stereo plug, not supplied) into the line-out
jack or phones jack on your audio device and the other side to the aux-in jack on the unit.
3. Turn on your audio device and follow the playback instruction.
4. To stop this function, set the FUNCTION switch to OFF position..
Important Note
Automatic standby switching
To comply with the ERP2 directive, when the unit receives no signal after approximate 10 minutes,
the unit will automatically switch to STANDBY mode. To switch the unit on again, set the
FUNCTION switch to OFF position then switch to the desired function position..
Specifications
Frequency Range: DAB+/DAB 174 –240 MHz
FM 87.5 - 108 MHz
Power Supply: AC 230V ~ 50Hz
DC 12V (UM-2 x 8)
Specifications are subject to change without further notice.