THOMSON TM9230 User manual

EN
Safety Information
For UK Only
CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS
POWER SOCKET
POWER SUPPLY 230V. It must not be connected
to D.C. mains.
Note: The mains lead of the set is fitted with a
moulded plug. If the mains socket are not
compatible or if for any reason the plug is
removed please follow the directions below. The
moulded plug cannot be rewired and if removed
must be disposed of safely.
DO NOT under any circumstances plug the
severed plug into any mains socket as this could
result in electric shock.
Important: If the plug is removed, rewire the
new plug as follow:
The wires in the mains plug are coloured in
accordance to the following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL/BROWN = LIVE
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
BROWN wire to the terminal coded L (Live) or
coloured red.
DO NOT make any connection to
the terminal in the plug which is
marked
by the letter E or by the earth
symbol or coloured green or
green and yellow.
A fused plug must be
fitted with a 3A fuse
approved by ASTA or
BS1362 and fuse covers
must be always be
securely replaced. If
you set does not work,
the fuse may be
blown.
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Safety Information
CAUTION!
Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid
exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product. This
system must be opened only by qualified
technicians to prevent accidents caused by the
laser beam.
LASER λ= 780 nm, P max = 5 mW
Rating Information: At bottom/rear of the unit.
This unit comply with the existing requirements
CAUTION – INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR
DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
ATTENTION –
RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE
DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE
LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ADVARSEL!
USYNLIG LASERSTRĀLING, NĀR ENHEDEN ER ĀBEN
OG SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERNE ER UDE AF
FUNKTION ELLER OMGĀET. UNDGĀ EKSPONERING
FOR STRĀLEN.
VORSICHT!
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG BEI GEÖFFNETER
ABDECKUNG, FALLS SICHERHEITS-VERRIEGELUNG NICHT
EINGERASTET IST ODER WENN SIE BEEINTRÄCHTIG
IST. SETZEN SIE SICH NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUS!
VARO
AVATTAESSA JA OHITETTAESSA SUOJALUKITUS
OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARNING!
OSYNLIG LASERSTRĀLNING NÄR DENNA
DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRARNA ÄR
URKOPPLADE. TITTA EJ IN I STRĀLEN.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1
LASERAPPARAT AV KLASS 1
AREIL A LASER
DE CLASSE 1
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
LASERPRODUKT AF KLASSE 1
In accordance with the rating plate
of the unit, this unit complies with
current standards concerning
electrical safety and
electromagnetlc compatibillity.
Please respect the environment.
Before throwing any batteries
away, consult your distributor who
may be able to take them back for
specific recycling.
Have a Blast- Just Not in Your
Eardrums!
Make sure you turn down the
volume on the unit before you put
on headphones. Increase the
volume to the desired level only
after headphone are in place.
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
CAUTION
RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK
DONOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-
SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not as a
guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications without
prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should any
discrepancies arise in other languages.
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Table of Content
Safety Information
Before You Begin ............................... 2
Useful advice .................................................... 2
AC Power .......................................................... 2
Battery Power .................................................. 2
Important Battery Information .................. 2
General Controls ................................ 3
Display ................................................ 3
Radio .................................................. 4
Tuning to a Station .......................................... 4
CD player ............................................ 4
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW Discs ............................ 4
Selecting CD Mode .......................................... 4
Loading Disc ..................................................... 4
Play and pause ................................................. 4
Skip and Search ................................................ 5
Stop Playback ................................................... 5
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Volume Control ................................................ 5
Bass Boost System ............................................ 5
Random Playback ............................................ 5
Programming ................................................... 5
Clearing Program List .................................. 6
Repeat .............................................................. 6
Repeat Random ........................................... 6
Repeat Program ........................................... 6
Troubleshooting Tips ......................... 7
Maintenance ...................................... 8
Cleaning the Exterior ...................................... 8
Handling CDs ................................................... 8
Cleaning CDs .................................................... 8
CD Lens Care .................................................... 8
More Information .............................. 9
Safety Precautions ........................................... 9
Headset Safety ................................................. 9
Don’t Infringe .................................................. 9
Technical Specification .................................... 9
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Before You Begin
Useful Advice
•Do not use your system immediately after
transporting it from a cold place to a warm
place, as condensation may cause the system
to malfunction. If moisture forms inside this
system, it may not operate properly. To
correct the problem, turn off the power and
wait about 30 minutes for moisture to
evaporate.
•This system is fitted with a laser. To avoid
accidents, it is to be opened by qualified
technicians only.
•Never leave the tray open as dust could cover
the laser lens and/or the tray could be
bumped into accidentally.
•Do not place the system near wet areas such
as bathrooms and pool side. Avoid storing the
system at humid places or near abnormally
heated areas.
•Power is continuously supplied to the system.
To disconnect power completely, unplug the
power cord from the power outlet.
•Ensure minimum distance around the
apparatus for sufficient ventilation.The
ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspaper, etc.
•No naked flame source, such as lighted
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
•Attention should be paid to enviornment
aspects of battery disposal.
AC Power
Plug the power supply cord into the AC power jack
on the back of the unit, and into an AC power
supply outlet that accepts the plug supplied with
your unit.
Battery Power
You can insert 6 D-sized alkaline batteries (not
supplied) and you can take your stereo just about
anywhere. Open the battery compartment door
on the back of the unit by pressing down on the
arrow and pulling out the cover. Insert batteries in
the battery compartment.
Note that the AC line cord must be
unplugged from the jack on the back of the
unit to operate on batteries.
Important Battery Information
• Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you
do not use your system for more than one
month.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking
batteries may cause skin burns or other
personal injuries. Dispose of batteries in the
proper manner, according to provincial and
local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte under the
following circumstances:
- if mixed with a different battery type,
- if inserted incorrectly,
- if all batteries are not replaced at the same
time,
- if disposed of in fire, or
- if an attempt is made to charge a battery
not intended to be recharged
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Note:Note:
Note:Note:
Note:
Look in the battery compartment to find
the AC power cord.
Attention:Attention:
Attention:Attention:
Attention:
Be sure to remove batteries
when storing the set for more than 30
days. Leaky batteries can badly damage
the system. Be sure to dispose of leaky,
weak or dead batteries properly according
to federal, state, and local regulations. To
prevent injury or damage, do not reverse
batteries and do not mix battery type.
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General Controls
VOLUME – increases or decreases output volume.
Function Switch – selects OFF, RADIO
or CD mode.
PLAY / PAUSE – starts or pauses CD play.
CD TRACK / – searches/ skips CD track
backward or forward.
STOP – stops CD playback.
– plays CD tracks randomly.
PROG. – enters program mode for CD playing.
REPEAT – repeats 1 track or entire disc playback.
DBBS BASS – turns on/ off bass boost system.
PHONE –connects headphone.
RADIO BAND – selects between FM and MW
band.
TUNING – rotate to search for radio
stations.
Main Unit
RADIO OFF
CD
PROGRAM
REPEAT
1
ALL
Total Track number,
Track number (shows
during disc playback)
Random
playback
Repeat mode
(REPEAT 1 - repeat
current track, REPEAT
ALL - repeat entire disc)
Program mode In CD playback
mode
Display
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RADIO OFF
CD
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Radio
Tuning to a station
1. Select RADIO with the
function switch.
2. Slide the RADIO BAND switch to select
between FM and MW band.
3. Rotate TUNING to select radio station.
4. Adjust the VOLUME knob to select the
desired listening level.
RADIO OFF
CD
Tips:Tips:
Tips:Tips:
Tips:
Extend or reposition the antenna for better
FM reception. Rotate the unit for better
MW reception.
CD Player
This unit is compatible with
audio CD-R/RW discs.
Selecting CD Mode
Select CD mode by sliding the
function switch to CD.
Loading Disc
1. Open the disc compartment door by lifting it
upwards manually.
2. Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
3. Push down on the disc compartment door to
close it. The total number of tracks on the
disc can be read from display.
Play and Pause
1. In stop mode, press PLAY/PAUSE to
begin CD playback.
The icon is displayed.
2. During CD playback, press PLAY/PAUSE
to pause playback. Press again to resume.
The icon flashes in pause mode.
CD-R / RW
Notes on CD-R/RWNotes on CD-R/RW
Notes on CD-R/RWNotes on CD-R/RW
Notes on CD-R/RW
•Do not affix any type of labels to either
side (recordable or labeled side) of a
CD-R/RW disc as this may result in the
unit malfunctioning.
•To avoid damages to the CD-R/RW disc,
do not open the disc compartment door
while the disc is being read.
•Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc
into the unit. This may take a longer time
to read the disc.
••
••
•Playback capability for CD-RW discsPlayback capability for CD-RW discs
Playback capability for CD-RW discsPlayback capability for CD-RW discs
Playback capability for CD-RW discs
may vary due to variations in themay vary due to variations in the
may vary due to variations in themay vary due to variations in the
may vary due to variations in the
quality of the CD-RW disc and thequality of the CD-RW disc and the
quality of the CD-RW disc and thequality of the CD-RW disc and the
quality of the CD-RW disc and the
recorder used to create the disc.recorder used to create the disc.
recorder used to create the disc.recorder used to create the disc.
recorder used to create the disc.
RADIO OFF
CD
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The icon appears on display when random
playback is activated.
Press again or STOP to de-select random
playback mode.
CD Player
Skip and Search
1. Press or to skip to the previous or
next track respectively.
2. Press and hold or to search quickly
current track backward or forward
respectively.
Stop Playback
Press STOP to stop playback.
Volume Control
Adjust the VOLUME knob to your desired listening
level.
Bass Boost System
Press DBBS BASS to turn on and off DBBS
function.
Random Playback
During playback, press to play tracks
randomly.
In stop mode, press to activate random
function and press PLAY/PAUSE to begin
random playback.
Tips:Tips:
Tips:Tips:
Tips:
You may listen through headphones by
inserting one pair into phones jack.
Note:Note:
Note:Note:
Note:
Random playback can not be selected in
program mode.
Programming
1. Press PROG. to enter program mode. The
program location will flash once on the display.
Then the track number stored in the memory
location will keep flashing.
If the memory location is empty, 00 will be
flashing.
2. Press or to select the track you
want to program.
3. Press PROG. again to confirm your selection
and access the next program location.
4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to program to a maximum
of 20 tracks.
5. Press PLAY/PAUSE in program mode to
start program playback (PROGRAM indicator
remains lit on the display).
Press STOP to return to normal playback
mode.
Tips:Tips:
Tips:Tips:
Tips:
If you are in normal playback mode but want
to play the saved program. Press PROG.PROG.
PROG.PROG.
PROG. and
then PLAYPLAY
PLAYPLAY
PLAY.
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CD Player
Clearing program list
Your program will be erased once you open the
disc compartment door or change to another
source mode (e.g. radio).
Repeat
Press REPEAT once to repeat the current track and
[REPEAT ] icon shows on display.
Press REPEAT twice to repeat the entire disc and
[REPEAT ] icon shows on display.
Press REPEAT a third time to turn off repeat
mode.
Repeat Random
When random playback mode is selected, press
REPEAT to activate repeat random.
The REPEAT and icons are displayed. Press
REPEAT again to return to normal random mode.
Repeat Program
When Program playback mode is selected, press
REPEAT for repeat program options.
Press REPEAT once in program mode to repeat
the current song in the program. The REPEAT
and PROGRAM icons are displayed.
Press REPEAT again in program mode to repeat
the entire program. The REPEAT and
PROGRAM icons are displayed.
Press REPEAT again to return to normal program
playback.
Note:Note:
Note:Note:
Note:
When random playback is activated, only
Repeat All can be selected.
Tips:Tips:
Tips:Tips:
Tips:
Press STOPSTOP
STOPSTOP
STOP to de-activate Repeat,
Random or Program mode.
ALL
ALL
1
1
ALL
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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
System doesn’t turn
on
No sound
Poor radio
reception
CD doesn’t play
CD sound skips
Solution
•Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug it back in.
•Check the outlet by plugging in another device
•Adjust volume setting.
•Make sure you’ve selected the correct function
•Adjust the antenna for better reception
•Try turning off electrical appliances near the unit, such as hair dryers,
vacuum cleaners, or fluorescent lights
•Make sure you’ve put a CD in the tray
•Make sure the CD’s label is facing up
•Try another CD
•Make sure that Pause mode is not activated
•Make sure CD function is selected
•Clean the CD (as explained in “Maintenance”)
•Check CD for warping, scratches, or other damage
•Check for vibration or shock that may affect the unit; move the set if
necessary.
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Cleaning the exterior
• Disconnect the system from AC power
before cleaning the exterior of the unit with
a soft dust cloth
• Clean the exterior with a soft clean cloth or
slightly moistened chamois leather. DO NOT
use solvents as it may cause damage to the
unit.
Handling CDs
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs
by the edges, or by one edge and the hole.
• Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the
label surfaces. Do not scratch or damage the
label.
• CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player.
Do not use damaged (cracked or warped)
CDs
• Make sure CDs are stored in their original
case after use. Keep them away from damp,
humid or abnormally heated places.
Cleaning CDs
• Dirty CDs can cause poor sound quality.
Always keep CDs clean by wiping them
gently with a soft cloth from the inner
edge toward the outer perimeter.
• If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in
water, wring it out well, wipe the dirt away
gently, and then remove any water drops
with a dry cloth.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays or
antistatic agents on CDs. Also, never clean
CDs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile
solvents which may cause damage to disc
surface.
CD Lens Care
• When your CD lens gets dirty it can also
cause the system to output poor sound
quality. To clean the lens you will need to
purchase a CD lens cleaner which can
maintain the output sound quality of your
system. For instructions on cleaning the CD
lens, refer to the ones accompanying the
lens cleaner.
Maintenance
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More Information
Safety Precautions
• Never open the cabinet under any
circumstances. Any repairs or internal
adjustments should be made only by a trained
technician.
• Never operate this product with the cabinet
removed.
• Do not use your System immediately after
transporting it from a cold place to a warm
place, as condensation may cause the system
to malfunction.
• Keep your unit away from humid areas and
abnormally hot places.
• Do not touch the player with wet hands. If
any liquid enters the player cabinet, take the
player to a trained technician for inspection.
• This compact disc player uses a laser to read
the music on the disc. The laser mechanism
corresponds to the cartridge and stylus of a
record player. Although this product
incorporates a laser pick-up lens, it is
completely safe when operated according to
directions.
• Discs rotate at high speed inside the player.
Do not use damaged, warped, or cracked
discs.
• Do not touch the pick-up lens which is located
inside the disc compartment. To keep dust
from collecting on the pick-up lens, do not
leave the compartment door open for an
extended period of time. If the lens becomes
dirty, clean it with a soft brush, or use an air
blower brush designed for camera lenses.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping and splashing.
Headset Safety
• Do not play your headset at high volume.
Hearing experts warn against extended high-
volume play.
• If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.
• You should use with extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
• Even if your headset is an open-air designed
to let you to hear outside sounds, do not
turn up the volume so high that you are
unable to hear what is around you.
Don’t Infringe
This product should only be used for the purposes
for which it is sold, that is, entertainment,
violating no copyright law. Any attempts to use
this product for unintended purposes are
unlawful and therefore not condoned by
Thomson.
Technical Specification
Power supply: 230V~50Hz
Dimensions ( H x W x D mm):
Unit size - 152 x 368 x 279
CD player: Response curve (+/- 2dB):
60Hz to 20 kHz
Rating Plate: Look for it at the bottom of the set.
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