Technicolor - Thomson A3300 User's Manual
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1. Playing a Tape Tip You can play a tape from either deck 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE l 2 Press the cassette door to open it 3 Insert a tape into the door and push the door closed 4 Press BAND DECK 1 2 to select deck 1 or 2 5 Press SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to position the tape to the desired starting position 6 Press PLAY Continuous Play 1 Insert tape in both deck 1 and 2 2 Press PRESET UP on the remote control to enable continuous play C will appear before the counter 3 Press BAND DECK 1 2 to select which deck to start playback first 4 When the tape in the selected deck finishes play back the next deck will automatically start playback Press PRESET DOWN to disable continuous play Recording From Tuner 1 Insert a tape into deck 1 2 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TUNER and to access the desired radio band 3 Tune to the station to be recorded 4 Press RECORD to begin recording 5 Press STOP to end recording From CD 1 Insert a tape into deck 1 2 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD 3 Insert the disc s to be recorded 4 Select the track CD or program to be recorded 5 Press RECORD to begin recording 6 CD begins to play 7 Press STOP to end recording Tape to Tape Synchronize Recording 1 Insert the destination tape in deck 1 2 Insert the2. 2 AM Loop Antenna Jack 3 Auxiliary Out Connector A3500 only 4 Auxiliary In Connector 5 Main Speaker Jacks 6 Surround Speaker Jacks 7 Subwoofer Speaker Jacks 8 Optical Output Deo D00000000000000000000000000 60 3 NN Unpacking the system You should have e one main unit with 2 speakers e one remote control e one AM loop antenna e one user s guide e Warranty Card e MusicMatch CD Rom e Audio Cable e FM antenna wire Main Unit OPEN CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray DISC 1 DISC 5 Selects disc 1 2 3 4 or 5 DISC SKIP Skips to the next CD in the tray POWER ECO Turns the unit on off When the unit is on press briefly to enter STANDBY mode In STANDBY mode press and hold for 2 seconds to enter ECO power saving without clock display mode PHONES Jack for connecting headphones SOURCE Selects the CD player tuner tape player external source DEMO DIMMERICD DISPLAY Turns the feature demonstration on or off adjusts display contrast selects among display options LI STOP TUNE PRESET Stops CD track and tape operations selects tune or presets mode SKIP FORWARD alal Increments radio fre quency CD tracks fast forward tape or preset up SKIP BACKWARD ainail Decrements radio fre KEVLARMOOFEREQ CONTROL aq control bull in powered subwoofer system KEVLAR VMAx ey BL cassette player To ensure sufficient
3. TUNER Selects tuner CD Selects CD player TAPE Selects tape player AUX Selects external input MUTE Mutes volume VOL or VOL Increases decreases volume EQ Selects equalizer presets STOP Stops CD and tape playback NEXT FWD Increments CD track and setting options searches forward through CD fast forward tape PREV REV Decrements CD track and setting options searches backward through CD rewind tape Press NEXT FWD OR PREV REV to tune up or down tuner frequency DISC SKIP Skips to next CD REPEAT RDS Repeats a track CD or all CDs When the radio FM only is active displays RDS information PLAY PAUSE Plays and Pauses the CD or tape MIX PTY Turns on off random listening selects search by program type in tune mode S WOOFER Turns on or off sub woofer INTRO CT Turns INTRO mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds of each track shows RDS time FM ST Toggles between FM stereo and mono SLEEP Press to select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off PRESET UP DOWN Selects next previous preset sta tion VMAx Activates VMAx RECORD Starts tape recording Battery Size AAA or UM 4 or R03 TUNER SOURCE tape LE S WooFeg VMAx REPEAT RDS MUTE FM ST DISK SKIP INTRO CT PRESET Y DOWN Showing the Demonstration Not operational in CD mode Press DEMO DIMMER to turn on off d
4. The Thomson Multimedia Pack is an offer that includes the MusicMatch jukebox Music Management soft ware to be installed on your PC and a patch cable to connect your PC to your Thomson stereo system Thanks to this software you will enter the digital music world and benefit from numerous features MusicMatch Jukebox allows to compress music files into MP3 amp WMA Windows Media Audio formats recorded from your audio CDs and to keep them on your PC You could also use other audio sources for your recordings vynil tape It makes the search and download of internet music easier It allows the management of your compressed music and the creation of your own playlists The Jukebox is a true audio player installed on your PC It gives access to thousands of net radios today available on the web The connection cable allows you to listen and share the compressed music files played by MusicMatch jukebox directly on your Thomson audio system and thus to enjoy the digital music with your system s rich features Simply plug the 3 5mm PC pin end of the cable into the speaker or headphone jack of your PC and insert the twin RCA ends to the AUX connection of your Thomson audio system Select the audio source on your system with the switch located on You can download music files encoded in MP3 or WMA from several internet sites Here a few sites to discov er www thomson music com www emusic com www real com
5. Www mp3 com WWW mpeg org www windowsmedia com Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation THOMSON multimedia 46 47 quai A Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE RCS nanterre B 322 019 464 55140070 www thomson multimedia com A3300 A3500 Thomson Information CAUTION Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid exposure to beam Class 3B laser product This system must be opened only by qualified technicians to prevent acci dents caused by the laser beam LASER 780 nm P max 5 mW Rating Information At bottom of the unit this unit comply with the existing requirements In accordance with the rating plate of the unit this unit complies with current C standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetlc compatibility Please respect the environment Before throwing any batteries away consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling ASER DE CLASSE 1 1 LASERLAITE Have a Blast Just Not in Your Eardrums Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on head phones Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphone are in place If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured 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 fi
6. ance Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth CD Player CAUTION This system operates with a laser It must be opened by only a qualified technician Handling CDs e Do not touch the signal surfaces Hold CDs by the edges or by one edge and the hole Do not affix labels Problem Solution Check if something is causing the system to vibrate If so move the system Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet away or on a different surface from the main unit CD button Switch to another function TAPE Tuner and then will not back to CD respond or does not change discs when you press DISC SKIP Distorted or Inspect the tape heads and clean and demagnetize noisy tape recordings Remote Check that the batteries are properly installed control Replace weak batteries does not Check the system is plugged into power source work Point the remote directly at the system s front panel Move closer to the system Remove any obstacles between the remote and the system 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 Cleaning CDs e 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 perime
7. cast on FM only When the tuner detects an RDS signal the RDS icons turns on 1 Press PRESET to access preset station or press SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to desired frequency 2 If RDS station found RDS lights on display with sta tion name shown Displaying RDS Station Information Toggle REPEAT RDS to display the frequency station name PS station type PTY clock time CT or radio text RT In CT mode press INTRO CT key to replace the displayed time by RDS station time If clock time is not yet set this information will be shown as clock time automatically Pee ccccceeccccccccccccceseccceecee BBC No SCIENC 12 05 eeseccoooooooooooocooooooooosooo Searching by Program Type PTY Remote Only 1 Press MIX PTY to enter PTY selection 2 Toggle MIX PTY to select a PTY mode 3 Within 5 seconds press PRESET SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to search for a station broadcasting the selected type of program Tip You can search for stations using one of the following program types RDS NEWS news AFFAIR news and documentaries INFO weather medical SPORT sports EDU CAT education DRAMA series and plays CUL TUR religion SCIENC science and technology VAR IED miscellaneous POP M pop music ROCK M rock music MOR M middle of the road music LIGHTM light music CLASSI classical music OTHERM unclas sified music ALARM alarm
8. d release DIMMER to select the desired level DIMM 0 3 Sleep Mode You can select the time interval in minutes before the unit turn off automatically Press SLEEP on the remote to select among OFF 5 15 30 45 60 90 amp 120 minutes Remote only ound Features Using Preset Equalizer Curves Press ROCK CLASSIC CUSTOM FLAT POP JAZZ on the main unit or EQ on the remote to toggle among FLAT ROCK JAZZ POP CLASSICAL amp CUSTOM The display shows briefly the selection Creating a Custom Curve 1 Press CUSTOM FLAT on the main unit or EQ on the remote to select CUSTOM mode 2 While CUSTOM is displayed press SKIP FOR WARD BACKWARD or PREV REV NEXT FWD on the remote to cycle among displayed bass mid and treble range levels 3 While BAS MID or TRE is displayed adjust VOL UME to set the associated gain between 10 10 D PLAYER Loading Discs 1 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode 2 Press OPEN CLOSE to open the drawer 3 Insert up to five discs with label face up Press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc carrier 4 Press OPEN CLOSE to close the drawer Loaded disc position icon lights Playing Discs Press PLAY PAUSE to begin or pause play and STOP to stop play Select a specific disc by pressing DISC 1 DISC 5 Press SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to select a specif ictrack Play and load simultaneously by 1 Pres
9. disc The laser mechanism corresponds to the car tridge and stylus of a record player Although this prod uct incorporates a laser pick up lens it is completely safe when operated according to directions e Discs rotate at high speed inside the player Do not use damaged warped or cracked discs Prevent damage to this product set switch for proper voltage e 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 e Do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture Important Battery Information Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your remote control 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 provin cial and local regulations Any battery may leak elec trolyte 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 Headset Safety e Do not play your headset at a high volume Hearing experts warn against extended high volume play e If you experience a ringing
10. eep Mode 5 Sound Features Using Preset Equalizer Curves See eee tee 6 Creating a Custom Curve RE OAAS niini 6 Activating Surround Sound a tte a EEA 6 Subwoofer 6 Muting Audio 6 o VMA kenrener 6 CD Player Loading Discs 6 Playing Discs 6 Mixing the Play Order 6 Sampling Tracks 6 Repeating the Play Order 6 Setting Up a CD program 7 Playing a Program List 7 Displaying the Program list E kptetee eimanatane ae 7 Deleting a Program List 7 Skipping a Disk 7 Searching through a CD 7 Tuner Tuning to a Station 7 Using Presets 8 Auto Preset Program for FM ONY se ccveee teehee a 8 Setting Presets 8 Suppressing Stereo Signal wibeinneee se Pale ave w eS es 8 Tuning to an RDS Station jot palateceleeene sea aa Rene a 8 Displaying RDS Station Information 8 Searching by Program Type PTY 8 Tape Player PlayingaTape 9 Continuous Play 9 Recording 9 From Tuner 9 From D Lai dawies heed 9 Tape to Tape 9 From an Auxiliary Input 9 Troubleshooting Tips Maintenance Cleaning 10 CD Player 10 Handling CDs 10 Cleaning CDs 10 Tape Player 10 More Information 11 A3300 A3500 1 FM Antenna Jack
11. emonstration mode The demonstra tion scrolls through all display operations DISPLAY ALARMICLOCK Setting the Time 1 Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on the display 2 Press SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to set the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute digits 3 Press SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to set the minute 4 Press SET to save settings and STOP to quit set ting Note e When system is ON you can press CLOCK to dis play the current time for about 2 seconds e Clock cannot be set in FM Mode Setting the Timer 1 Press and hold TIMER until the ON and hour flashes on the display ON timer on time 2 For setting time press SKIP FORWARD BACK WARD to set the hour and then press TIMER to shift to minute digits 3 Press SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to set the minute 4 Press TIMER to change to OF timer off time with hour flashing Repeat steps 2 amp 3 for timer off time setting 5 Press TIMER to select source Press SKIP FOR WARD BACKWARD to select between CD TUNER AUX TAPE 6 Press TIMER to set volume Rotate the VOLUME knob to set desired volume level 7 Press SET to save settings or STOP to quit setting Activating the Timer Press and release TIMER to turn on off the alarm The alarm is active when the clock icon indicator is lit Adjusting the Display Brightness 1 Press and hold DEMO DIMMER for more than 2 seconds 2 While the dimmer is dis DIM 2 played press an
12. has 32 preset stations Using Presets The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode When in PRESET mode the PROG light is on Press SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD or PRESET UP DOWN on the remote control to access the previous or next preset station The display first shows the pre set program number and after a few seconds the fre quency and the preset program number will be dis played FMPR 01 is FM preset 1 Auto Preset Programming for FM only Press and hold BAND DECK1 2 AUTO PORG button for 2 sec ond to scan stations in the selected band The stations will then be stored as preset channels A maximum 32 stations can be stored Beware of your preset channels being erased accidentally because the scanning and storing process is automatic upon pressing the button You can stop the automatic scan by pressing any but ton but the erased stations cannot be recovered Setting Presets 1 Press SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to access the desired frequency 2 Press the PROG SET button once 3 The most recently accessed program location will be displayed 4 If a different program location is preferred press SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to move to the desired preset number 1 32 5 Press PROG SET to store the selected frequency at that preset Suppressing Stereo Signal Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and stereo for stereo FM stations Remote Only Tuning to an RDS Station Tip RDS stations broad
13. in your ears reduce volume or discontinue use You should use extreme caution or temporarily discon tinue use in potentially hazardous situations Even if your headset is an open air type designed to let you hear outside sounds don t 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 copy right law Any attempts to use this product for which it is not intended is unlawful and therefore not condoned by Thomson multimedia Technical Specification Power supply 230V 50Hz for Thomson models Dimensions H x W x D mm Unit size 329 x 306 x 400 Speaker A3300 329 x 240 x 245 A3500 329 x 240 x 275 Tape deck Response curve 125Hz 8kHz 5dB CD player Response curve 2dB 20Hz to 20 kHz Rating Plate Look for it at the back of the set The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee In order to provide the highest quality product possible we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice The English ver sion serves as the final reference on all products and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages
14. s OPEN CLOSE to open the tray while a CD is playing 2 Load change discs for available trays by pressing DISC SKIP 3 Press OPEN CLOSE to close the tray SUB WOOFER Press SUB WOOFER to turn on off boosting the bass frequency Muting Audio Press MUTE on the remote to cut the sound Remote Only VMAx ture gives you 1 Better width and depth for vocal and instrumental sound 2 More powerful presence for studio recording 3 Enhanced surround effects with greater flexibility in positioning speakers Setting Up a CD Program You can program the CD player to play up to any 32 tracks on the CDs in the tray MUTE Press VMAx to enjoy enriched sound quality This fea DISK 1 DISK 5 to select atrack from a different disc 3 Immediately press SET to assign the selected track tothe program number After 3 seconds you are prompted for the next track in the program list In CD program mode PROG icon will be lit Mixing the Play Order Press PTY MIX to turn on off the playing of tracks in random order Sampling Tracks Press INTRO to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc all discs in the tray or turn INTRO mode off Remote Only Note You may also press REPEAT to select 1 disc or all discs before activating INTRO amp SHUFFLE func tions Repeating the Play Order Press REPEAT to repeat the current track current disc all discs or
15. source tape into deck 2 3 Press RECORD The playback and recording start simultaneously Normal Recording 1 Insert the destination tape in deck 1 2 Insert the source tape into deck 2 and press PLAY 3 Press RECORD when ready to record From an Auxiliary Input 1 Insert the cassette in deck 1 2 Check that the auxiliary device has been connected correctly to the AUX connector on the back of the audio system 3 Start playback on the auxiliary device 4 Press RECORD to begin recording 5 Press STOP to end recording Tape Counter You can keep track of tape position with the tape counter Press PROG to reset Check power cord for a secure connection System will Unplug the unit for a moment and then plug into not turn on power source again Check the outlet by plugging in another device Increase the volume setting Check connection to speakers No sound Check that you have selected the appropriate function CD TAPE Tuner Make sure mute is off Check antenna connection Poor radio reception Move antenna Turn off nearby electrical appliances such as hair dryer vacuum cleaner microwave fluorescent lights Check that CD is in the tray CD does Check that CD label is facing up not play Check that PAUSE mode is not on Check that CD function is selected Use CD Lens Cleaner Clean the disc Clean the disc Check disc for warping scratches or other dam age lainten
16. ter e 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 e 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 Tape Player To prevent deterioration of sound quality periodically open the door of each deck and clean the magnetic heads pinch roller and capstan with a cotton bud dipped in alcohol Also demagnetize the head by play ing a demagnetizing cassette available through an audio equipment store To protect recordings one or both sides of a tape remove D Se the corresponding tab If you later want to record on the levee a om tape affix a piece of adhesive tape over the hole Quit Slacking A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches on the tape or worse yet the tape could break If you notice some slack in the tape use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it Safety Precautions e Never open the cabinet under any circumstances Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained technician e Never operate this product with the cabinet removed e Do not touch the player with wet hands If any liquid enters the player cabinet take the player to a trained technician for inspection e This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music on the
17. tted with a molded plug If the mains socket are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please fol low the directions below The molded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safe ly 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 accor dance to the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE markings identifying the terminals in your plug pro ceed 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 O the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the S earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow BLUE BROWN A fused plug must be fitted with a 3A fuse approved by ASTA or BS1362 and fuse covers must be 3A ft always be securely replaced If Ls you set does not work the fuse may be blown Safety Information Installation 2 Controls amp Indicators Main Unit 3 Remote Control 4 Display Showing the Demonstration areas 5 Display Alarm Clock 5 SettingtheTime 5 Setting the Timer 5 Activating the Timer 5 Adjusting the Display Brightness 5 Sl
18. turn REPEAT mode off Remote only Tip While playing a CD press and hold SKIP FORWARD or Displaying the Program List to enter 2 Press BAND to select between FM MW LW radio band Deleting Program List While in PROGRAM mode press and hold STOP for 5 1 While the CD player is stopped press PROG SET to seconds The systei displays the message CLEAR enter program mode The system displays the next available program number P 01 with Skipping a Disk flashing prompts you for the first track in the pro gram list Press DISC SKIP 2 Press SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to select a 4 H track press DISC SKIP or 5 P 0 l Searching Through a CD Press and hold SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to search through a CD as it is playing Playing a Program List While in PROGRAM mode press PLAY Tips You can create a program of up to 32 tracks Press CD DISPLAY repeatedly to view 1 While the CD player is stopped press SET pay Reuse elapsed track time track number track remain PROGRAM mode time and disc remain time i 2 press el repeatedly ol se track Caution Do not push to force closing of the tray during assignment in the program list CD playback or tray opening Tuning to a Station Press SKIP FORWARD BACKWARD to select fre quencies 87 50 MHZ 1 Press SOURCE to select TUNER Tip Your audio system
19. ventilation keep the spacings shown below free from other surfaces quency CD tracks SUB WOOFER Turns sub woofer rewind tape or preset on or off to enhance the bass down EQ CONTROLS ROCK CLASSIC PROG SET Enters program or set ting mode for CD and tuner mode 10cm 10 cm 10 cm gt Il PLAY PAUSE Plays or pauses CD and tape CLOCK RDS Shows clock time and enters clock setting mode Shows RDS information in Tuner Mode FM for Thomson models TIMER Enters timer setting mode and turns the mode on off BAND DECK 1 2 AUTO PROG Changes among tuner bands Enters auto preset program in FM mode Switches between deck 1 and 2 on CUSTOMIFLAT POP JAZZ Mess Increases decreases selects among the different preset j EQ options VMAx Turns VMAx on or off RECORD Starts tape recording Tip In STANDBY mode press POWER off the system displays the time Press POWER to turn the system on in the previously used mode Press CD TAPE TUNER or AUX Remote only to select the corresponding mode Look at the display icons to identify the current mode Remote Control POWER ECO Turns the unit on off When the unit is on press briefly to enter STANDBY mode In STANDBY mode press and hold for 2 seconds to enter ECO power saving without clock display mode
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