Tangent CINQUE CD-FM User manual

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UK USER MANUAL 5
FMODE D’EMPLOI 23
DE BEDIENUNGSANLAITUNG 43
NL INSTRUCTIEHANDLEIDING 61
DK BETJENINGSVEJLEDNING 81
SBRUKSANVISNING 101
FIN KÄYTTÖOHJE 121
IISTRUZIONI DEL L’USO 139
ES MANUAL DEL USUARIO 157
PMANUAL DO UTILIZADOR 177

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UK - USER MANUAL
Contents
Important information 6
Front panel 7
Rear panel 9
Remote control 10
Using the radio 12
Connecting the radio 12
FM mode 12
Scanning for station in FM mode 12
RDS 13
Saving a station to a preset. 13
AM mode 13
Scanning for station in AM mode 13
Saving a station to a preset. 13
AUX mode 13
CD mode 14
The settings menu 14
Time and Date 14
Alarm 15
Sleep 15
Snooze 15
Bass 15
Treble 15
Loudness 16
Disc time 16
Software version 16
Sysem reset 16
Snooze and mute 16
Sleep timer 17
Setting the alarm 18
Notes regarding playback of discs 20
Specifications 21

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Important information
Congratulations on your new radio. Please read this manual carefully to avoid malfunction
and damage to the clock radio and to ensure that the radio will be a source of great
pleasure to you for a very long time.
1. Do not expose the clock radio to direct sunlight, high humidity, dirt, heavy vibration or
extreme temperatures.
2. Place the unit on a solid and plane surface.
3. Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation around the clock radio. Do not place the
unit on a soft surface such as a carpet. Make sure that there is a clearance of 20 cm
behind the unit.
4. Do not open the cabinet. Only qualified technicians are allowed clean the internal parts.
5. Make sure that liquid and foreign matter cannot penetrate the unit.
6. If service or repair is required, this must be carried out by qualified technicians.
7. Unplug the unit in the following cases:
A. The mains plug or the mains cable is defective.
B. Foreign matter or liquid has penetrated the radio.
C. The unit cannot be operated properly.
D. The unit has fallen down or the cabinet has been damaged.
8. Store this instruction manual carefully for future reference.
9. Use a duster or a slightly damp, soft and non-fluffy rag to clean the radio.
10. Do not use corrosive or strong cleaning agents. Make sure that no moisture penetrates
the radio during cleaning. Unplug the unit before cleaning.
11. Check that the mains voltage indicated on the back of the clock radio corresponds to
the mains voltage that the unit is connected to.
12. Unplug the unit if the clock radio is not to be used for a long time.
Disclaimer
Despite extensive efforts we cannot guarantee that the technical data indicated are correct,
complete and updated. We reserve the right to make technical changes without notice.

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Front panel
1. VOLUME: Turn the volume knob to the right to increase the volume or to the left to
decrease the volume of the speakers. This knob will also control the volume of
headphones when connected.
2. SNOOZE: (On top of the clock radio) Press this button during an alarm to delay the
alarm 5 and 22 minutes. (The snooze time can be adjusted in the menu)
When the unit is in standby, press this button to light up the display for 10 seconds
When the unit is on the SNOOZE button works as a MUTE button.
3. LCD DISPLAY: Liquid Crystal Display. The display shows information such as the radio
station name, date and time, etc.
4. TUNE: Turn the tune knob to the right or to the left to change the frequency range in
FM and AM.
In CD mode te button works as previous and next button.
5. POWER: Press this button to turn the unit on and set it into standby
6. 1/6/FAST REVERSE: Selects the station saved at the current number. If pressed in
combination with the SHIFT button (18) the largest of the two numbers at the button is
selected. If the button is pressed for more than two seconds, a station will be saved at

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the current number.
Press and hold the button in CD mode to go fast reverse on the disc playing.
7. SEEK-: Press this button to auto seek down in frequency in FM and AM mode.
8. 2/8/FAST FORWARD: Selects the station saved at the current number. If pressed in
combination with the SHIFT button (18) the largest of the two numbers at the button is
selected. If the button is pressed for more than two seconds, a station will be saved at
the current number.
Press and hold the button in CD mode to go fast forward on the disc playing.
9. SEEK+: Press this button to auto seek up in frequency in FM and AM mode.
10. 3/9/PREV: Selects the station saved at the current number. If pressed in combination
with the SHIFT button (18) the largest of the two numbers at the button is selected. If
the button is pressed for more than two seconds, a station will be saved at the current
number.
Press the button in CD mode to select the previous track on the disc playing.
11. ALARM: This button sets the alarm function on and off. Press and hold the button to
set the alarm time and source.
12. 4/10/NEXT: Selects the station saved at the current number. If pressed in combination
with the SHIFT button (18) the largest of the two numbers at the button is selected. If
the button is pressed for more than two seconds, a station will be saved at the current
number.
Press the button in CD mode to select the next track on the disc playing.
13. SLEEP: This button sets the sleep timer. When the sleep timer is activated the Tangent
Cinque will turn off after 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 or 90 minutes.
14. 5/11/STOP: Selects the station saved at the current number. If pressed in combination
with the SHIFT button (18) the largest of the two numbers at the button is selected. If
the button is pressed for more than two seconds, a station will be saved at the current
number.
Press the button in CD mode to stop playback of the loaded disc.
15. MODE: This button changes between FM, AM, CD and AUX mode.
16. 6/12/PLAY/PAUSE: Selects the station saved at the current number. If pressed in
combination with the SHIFT button (18) the largest of the two numbers at the button is
selected. If the button is pressed for more than two seconds, a station will be saved at
the current number.
Press the button in CD mode to start playback of the disc loaded. If pressed during
playback the disc playing is temperarely stopped. Press it again to resume playback.
17. MENU: Press this button to enter and exit the settings menu.
18. SHIFT: Activates the double function on the digit buttons. Press the button once in
combination with one of the digit buttons and the largest of the two numbers at the digit
button will be selected. When the Shift button is pressed the text “sh” will flash in the
top left corner of the display.
19. MUTE: Press this button once to mute the sound. Press it again and the sound will
reappear.
20. EJECT: Ejects the disc loaded into the unit.

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21. IR RECEIVER: For receiving remote codes from the included remote control.
22. ENTER: This button confirms your choice when setting the alarm or making
adjustments in the settings menu.
Rear panel
1. ANTENNA: The Tangent Cinque comes with a telescopic antenna. To improve FM or
DAB reception, adjust the antenna for the best reception.
2. BUZZER: The Buzzer is used for the alarm when you want to be woken to a buzz
instead of music.
3. AM ANTENNA: For connecting an AM antenna. An antenna is required to received
AM on the Tangent Cinque.
4. LINE OUTPUT: The Tangent Cinque can be used as a separate tuner by connecting it
to an amplifier or a receiver.
5. HEADPHONE: Connect a separate headset to this connecter to listen to Tangent
Cinque with a headset. Inserting a headset will turn off the main speaker
6. AUX INPUT: Connect a stereo or mono audio source to this input. (Like a MP3 player
or a cell phone)
7. POWER INPUT: Use this input to connect the included Tangent Cinque power supply.

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Remote control
1. POWER: Press this button to turn the unit on and set it into standby
2. VOLUME UP: Press this button to increase the volume. This button will also control the
volume of headphones when connected.
3. MUTE: Press this button once to mute the sound. Press it again and the sound will
reappear.
4. ENTER: This button confirms your choice when setting the alarm or making
adjustments in the settings menu.
5. TUNE LEFT: Press this button to lower the frequency in FM and AM mode.

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6. VOLUME DOWN: Press this button to decrease the volume. This button will also
control the volume of headphones when connected.
7. SLEEP: This button sets the sleep timer. When the sleep timer is activated the Tangent
Cinque will turn off after 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 or 90 minutes.
8. 0-9 DIGITS: Selects the station saved or the track at the current number. If pressed in
combination with the +10 button (19) numbers larger than 9 can be selected. If the
buttons are pressed for more than two seconds, a station will be saved at the current
number.
9. FAST REVERSE: Press and hold the button in CD mode to go fast reverse on the disc
playing.
10. PREVIOUS: Press the button in CD mode to select the previous track on the disc
playing.
11. STOP: Press the button in CD mode to stop playback of the loaded disc.
12. EJECT: Ejects the disc loaded into the unit.
13. MODE: This button changes between FM, AM, CD and AUX mode.
14. MENU: Press this button to enter and exit the settings menu.
15. TUNE RIGHT: Press this button to higher the frequency in FM and AM mode.
16. SEEK+: Press this button to auto seek up in frequency in FM and AM mode.
17. ALARM: This button sets the alarm function on and off. Press and hold the button to
set the alarm time and source.
18. SEEK-: Press this button to auto seek down in frequency in FM and AM mode
19. +10: Use this button in combination with one of the 0-9 digit buttons to select tracks or
presets higher than 9.
20. GOTO: Press this button in combination with the 0-9 digit buttons to go directly to a
track on the disc. Ex.: if you would like to play track number 62, press GOTO, 0, 6 and
2.
21. FAST FORWARD: Press and hold the button in CD mode to go fast forward on the
disc playing.
22. NEXT: Press the button in CD mode to select the next track on the disc playing.
23. PLAY/PAUSE: Press the button in CD mode to start playback of the disc loaded. If
pressed during playback the disc playing is temperarely stopped. Press it again to
resume playback.

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Using the radio
Connecting the radio
Place the radio on a plain surface. Connect the included adaptor to the radio.
Check that all other connections have been made correctly before inserting the mains plug
into the wall socket. Check that the mains voltage is correct according to the voltage stated
on the adaptor before turning on the power.
The Tangent Cinque will go into standby and is ready for use.
Turn the unit on by pressing the power button on the front panel. The display will show the
message below.
When the radio is in standby, you can see what mode the radio will start up in, when it is
turned on next time. The radio will display either FM and the time or AM and the time. The
display will not be as brightly illuminated in standby mode, as when the unit is turned on.
FM mode
When the radio is on, select FM mode by pressing the MODE button until the message
below appears in the display.
Scanning for station in FM mode
To scan for stations in FM mode, press the SEEK+ or SEEK- buttons to scan either up or
down in frequencies. The radio will then search for the first coming available station, and
stop when it has found that.
It is also possible to tune manually by pressing the TUNE LEFT or TUNE RIGHT buttons or
turning the TUNE button on the front panel. Turn the TUNE button on the front panel
clockwise to tune up in frequency and counter clockwise to tune down in frequency.

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RDS
This radio features RDS (Radio Data System) on FM. This will give you the possibility to see
which station you are listinging to and get information from the station on the display. The
RDA information will automatically be displayed in the LCD display whenever it is available.
Note: Please notice that these information are not available on all station.
Saving a station to a preset.
If you want to save a channel under one of the 12 presets, you must press down the button
with the number concerned for two seconds. When the channel has been saved and you
wish to listen to that channel, press the button with the number that you have saved the
channel under. The procedure is the same for both FM and AM.
Channels that have not been saved can be selected or retuned by means of the TUNE knob
on the front panel.
AM mode
When the radio is on, select AM mode by pressing the MODE button until the message
below appears in the display.
Scanning for station in AM mode
To scan for stations in AM mode, press the SEEK+ or SEEK- buttons to scan either up or
down in frequencies. The radio will then search for the first coming available station, and
stop when it has found that.
It is also possible to tune manually by pressing the TUNE LEFT or TUNE RIGHT buttons or
turning the TUNE button on the front panel. Turn the TUNE button on the front panel
clockwise to tune up in frequency and counter clockwise to tune down in frequency.
Saving a station to a preset.
If you want to save a channel under one of the 12 presets, you must press down the button
with the number concerned for two seconds. When the channel has been saved and you
wish to listen to that channel, press the button with the number that you have saved the
channel under. The procedure is the same for both FM and AM.
Channels that have not been saved can be selected or retuned by means of the TUNE knob
on the front panel.
AUX mode
The unit has an auxiliary stereo input. This input can be used to connect an external CD
player or similar to. To select the auxiliary input, press the MODE button. Press the MODE
again to change back to listen to radio.

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CD mode
This radio can also play several different types of discs including MP3 and WMA discs.
When the radio is on, select CD mode by pressing the MODE button until the message
below appears in the display.
To start playback, simply load a disc into the slot in disc drive on the front of the radio. The
radio will start playback automatically when it has detected the disc.
You can always stop the disc from playing by pressing the STOP button.
If you would like to pause the disc from playing, simply press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once again to resume playback.
If you would like to listen to a different track on the disc loaded in the radio you can press
the I<< (PREV.) or >>I (NEXT) buttons on the front or remote. Then you will step the next or
previous track.
Note: The TUNE button on the front panel, has the same function in CD mode as the I<<
and >>I button.
You can also punch in the number of the preferred track directly, by using the 0-9 and +10
buttons on the remote. If you use the GOTO function on the remote, you must remember to
punch in 3 digits always. That means if you would like to go directly to track 57 on the disc
in the radio, then press GOTO, 0, 5 and 7.
The settings menu
This radio features a settings menu where it is possible to set up different features like
sound and playback mode. Enter the settings menu by pressing the menu button. Choose
the menu point you would like to adjust by turning the TUNE button and select be pressing
ENTER. Make all adjustment in the settings menu by turning the TUNE button and confirm
each choice by pressing ENTER.
The settings menu features the follwing options:
Time and Date
This radio features a clock for alarm purposes. To enter the Time and Date settings menu
press the ENTER button. The display will show similar information as the picture below.

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You will see that the first number on the display will start to flash. This is the hour setting.
Set it by turning the TUNE button and confirm by pressing ENTER. The minut setting will
now start to flash. Set it by turning the TUNE button and confirm by pressing ENTER. The
day seting in the date and then the month and the hour setting will flash afterwoods. Use the
same procedure to set the date and confirm be pressing ENTER
Alarm
This function gives the possibility of setting the alarm. Please see the part “Setting the
alarm” below for further information.
Sleep
This function gives the possibility to make the radio turn off by it self after some time. Please
see the part “Sleep timer” below for further information.
Snooze
This function gives the possibility of changing the snooze time. Please see the part “Snooze
and mute” below for further information.
Bass
This radio features a built in equalizer. Here you can adjust the bass level of the built in
speaker and on the headphone output with +/- 3dB. Adjust by turn the TUNE button and
confirm be pressing ENTER.
Treble
This radio features a built in equalizer. Here you can adjust the treble level of the built in
speaker and on the headphone output with +/- 3dB. Adjust by turn the TUNE button and
confirm be pressing ENTER.

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Loudness
This radio features a built in equalizer. Here you can set loudness on and off for the built in
speaker and on the headphone output. Adjust by turn the TUNE button and confirm be
pressing ENTER.
Disc time
Here you can adjust the way the playback time of a disc id shown on the display. Adjust by
turning the TUNE button on the front and confirm by pressing ENTER. You have the
following options:
Normal Time: The display will show the elapsed time of the current track playing.
Track Remain: The display will show the remaing time of the current track playing.
Disc Remain: The display will show the remaing time of the current disc playing.
Software version
Here you can see the current software version in the radio.
Sysem reset
This function makes it possible to set all setting back to factory defaults. Please notice that
once you have pressed ENTER to this menu setting, all alarm, tuner and time settings will
be deleted.
Snooze and mute
The SNOOZE button works as MUTE button when the radio is on.

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If you press the SNOOZE button after an alarm has been activated, the alarm will be
delayed for between 1 and 10 minutes.
When the snooze function is active, the display will show a flashing “Z” in the upper right
conrner.
To adjust the snooze time, press the MENU button to enter the settings menu. Turn the
TUNE button on the front panel until the display shows <Snooze Set> and then press the
ENTER button to enter the Snooze settings.
Turn the TUNE button to adjust and confirm by pressing ENTER.
Exit the settings menu by pressing the MENU button again.
Note: If the SNOOZE button is pressed during standby, the display will be iluminated for 10
seconds, so it is possible to check the time in darkness.
Sleep timer
The radio has a sleep timer function. This makes the radio able to turn off by it self. To
activate the sleep function press and hold the SLEEP button for 2 seconds, set the sleep
function on or off by turning the TUNE button, and confirm with ENTER. Then choose how
long there should go before the radio turns off by turning the TUNE button. Choose between
15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes, 75 minutes and 90 minutes. Confirm your
choice with ENTER.
When the sleep timer is activated. The display will show a “s” on the right side.
To set the sleep timer off again, simply press the SLEEP once again.
If the POWER button is pressed, the radio will go into standby and the sleep timer function
will be cancelled
It is also possible cancelling the sleep function by choosing off in the sleep timer menu, the
same way as the sleep timer was set on.

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Setting the alarm
Before setting the alarm, the internal clock must be set. Please see the part “Time and
Date” above for reference.
To set the alarm, press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds to access the alarm time
set mode. In the alarm time set mode, use the TUNE knob to change values in alarm time
and alarm type, and confirm the choice by pressing the ENTER button.
When in the alarm time set mode the display will show the current time in the upper center
of the display. The lower center of the display will show the alarm time. The lower left corner
of the display will show if the alarm is ON or OFF. The lower right corner of the display will
show the alarm type.
The on/off indicator in the lower left corner will start to flash, select on of off by turning the
TUNE button and press enter to confirm.
Now the hour indicator of the alarm time will start to flash. Adjust the hour of the alarm time
by turning the TUNE knob and confirm by pressing ENTER.
Now the minute indicator of the alarm time will start to flash. Adjust the minute of the alarm
time by turning the TUNE knob and confirm by pressing ENTER.
The alarm type indicator in the lower right corner will start to flash. Adjust the alarm type by
turning the TUNE knob and confirm by pressing ENTER.
The finally the alarm volume needs to be set. Adjust the volume of the alarm by turning the
TUNE knob and confirm by pressing ENTER.
The alarm is now set, and the radio must be turned off, in order for the alarm to work. When
the alarm is on, the display will show a note in the right side of the screen.

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To set the alarm off before it has been activated, enter the alarm time set mode and choose
OFF. Confirm by pressing ENTER 5 times, or simply press the ALARM button once.
To set the alarm off after it has been activated, press the POWER button.
Note:
The alarm time will be remembered to the next day.
The volume of the alarm will be the same as when the radio was set into standby.

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Notes regarding playback of discs
-Not all discs can be played on the Tangent Cinque. The unit supports Audio CD, CD-r,
MP3 discs and WMA discs.
-Not all CD-r discs can be played on the Tangent Cinque.
If the discs used are not of a proper quality, playback cannot be guaratied.
If the quality of the CD writer is not OK, playback can not be guarantied.
If the disc is scratches playback cannot be guaratied.
-Never use discs with labels glued on to them. This can seriously damage the slot in
loader.
-Discs containing many tracks (i.e. MP3 or WMA discs) can use more time to load then
an ordinairy CD.
-The soundquality on disc may vary. MP3 and WMA discs are normally not of the same
soundquality as an ordinairy disc.
-Never try to clean the CD player you self by using a “cleaning disc” Always let
profisional technicians handle the maintence of the CD player
-Never try to load a disc that has been bended or has cracks.
-Always have the Tangent Cinque on a stable surface before using it.
-Never move the Tangent Cinque during playback.
-Never try to load more than one CD at the time.
-Never load discs that are not ordinairy 120mm standard sized round discs.