User manual THOMSON A3500

[. . . ] The Thomson Multimedia Pack The Thomson Multimedia Pack is an offer that includes the MusicMatch jukebox Music Management software, 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 & 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. [. . . ] Press SKIP FORWARD / BACKWARD to select a track (press DISC SKIP or DISK 1 - DISK 5 to select a track from a different disc). Immediately press SET to assign the selected track to the 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. ) EN Deleting Program List While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP for 5 seconds. The system displays the message CLEAR. Muting Audio Press MUTE on the remote to cut the sound. (Remote Only) MUTE Skipping a Disk Press DISC SKIP. Creating a Custom Curve 1. Press CUSTOM/FLAT on the main unit or EQ on the remote to select CUSTOM mode. While "CUSTOM" is displayed, press SKIP FORWARD/BACKWARD or PREV/REV / NEXT/FWD on the remote to cycle among displayed bass-, mid-, and treble - range levels. While BAS, MID, or TRE is displayed, adjust VOLUME to set the associated gain between -10 - +10. VMAx Press VMAx to enjoy enriched sound quality. Enhanced surround effects with greater flexibility in positioning speakers. 5 P:01 Searching Through a CD Press and hold SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to search through a CD as it is playing. MID+08 Playing a Program List While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY. CD PLAYER Loading Discs 1. Loaded disc position icon lights. Mixing the Play Order Press PTY/MIX to turn on/off the playing of tracks in random order. Displaying the Program List 1. Press SET repeatedly to list each track assignment in the program list. 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 & SHUFFLE functions) Tips: You can create a program of up to 32 tracks. Press CD DISPLAY repeatedly to view elapsed track time, track number, track remain time and disc remain time. Caution: Do not push to force closing of the tray during CD playback or tray opening. Tuner built-in powered subwoofer system DIMMER DEMO POWER / ECO Playing Discs Press PLAY/PAUSE to begin or pause play, and STOP to stop play. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray. Tuning to a Station Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to select frequencies. CLOCK / RDS TIMER KEVLAR/WOOFER/EQ CONTROL RECORD PROG. / SET SUB WOOFER ROCK/CLASSIC CUSTOM/FLAT POP/JAZZ VOLUME Repeating the Play Order Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current disc, all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off. (Remote only) KEVLAR SOUND SYSTEM TUNE/PRESET DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE by PHONES SOURCE BAND/ DECK 1/2 VMAx AUTO PROG. DISC 1 DISC 2 DIRECT DISC ACCESS DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 Tip: While playing a CD, press and hold SKIP-FORWARD or BACKWARD for more than 2 seconds to search through the CD. 1. Press BAND to select between FM/MW/LW radio band. Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations. UP DO WN 87. 50 MHz 6 7 Tuner EN Using Presets The tuner can be either TUNE or PRESET mode. 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 preset program number and after a few seconds, the frequency and the preset program number will be displayed. (FMPR:01 is FM preset 1) Tape Player Tuning to an RDS Station Tip: RDS stations broadcast on FM only. [. . . ] If you notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it. Safety Precautions · Never open the cabinet under any circumstances. Any repairs or internal adjustments should be made only by a trained technician. 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. [. . . ]