User manual THOMSON CS196

[. . . ] CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Page 3 user manual CD-R / RW COMPAT IBL E CS196 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Page 4 Safety Information EN For UK Only CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER SOCKET POWER SUPPLY 230V. If the mains socket are not compatible or if for any reason the plug is removed please follow the directions below. The molded 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. [. . . ] The volume level shows briefly on the display. Using Preset Equalizer Curves Press EQ to toggle among FLAT, JAZZ, CLASSIC, ROCK, and CUSTOM. The display shows your selection briefly and the relative icon lights on the display. Creating a Custom Curve Bass Boost Press B. BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass frequency. The B. Boost icon lights on the display when it is activated. Muting Audio Press on the remote to cut the sound (Remote Only). While CUSTOM is displayed, press or to cycle among displayed bass and treble range levels. While BAS and TRE is displayed, adjust volume control to set the associated gain between -10 - +10. or EQ BAS +08 EQ TRE +02 9 CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Page 17 CD and mp3 Disc Playback Important CD and mp3 / wma Information CD-R / RW Notes on mp3/wma Disc: · Use . mp3 as the extension when converting audio files into mp3 for saving onto CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e. g. · Do not use the . mp3 extension for other text or non-audio data files as this may result in serious malfunction and harmful noise interference. · For better quality in mp3/WMA disc playback, the CD quality should be recorded 128kbps or above. · Total files and folders in the disc should not exceed 250, it also depends on the length of the file/folder names. · For mixed mode discs, only one mode will be selected for playback depending on the recording format. · To ensure good performance, wait until the disc changer completely reads the disc before proceeding. · mp3 files in CD ROM EXTRA format disc cannot be recognized. EN This unit is compatible with CD-RW/ CD-R discs for playback. Notes on CD-R/RW Disc: · 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. · Playback capability for CD-RW discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the CD-RW disc and the recorder used to create the disc. 10 CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Page 18 CD and mp3 Disc Playback EN Loading Discs 1. If the disc is a mp3 / WMA CD, the respective MP3 and WMA icon lights on the display during playback. Play and Pause Disc · To play disc in the disc compartment, - press in stop mode to begin playback. · During mp3 / WMA playback, the display show ID3 tags (Title, Artist and Album). Audio CD 0:01 TRACK 01 mp3 / WMA CD 0:00 ID3 tag Note: Be sure to remove disc from the disc compartment before moving or transporting the unit! · Press during playback to pause disc. Press again to resume. Attention: Do not push to force closing of the tray during CD playback or tray opening. 11 CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Page 19 CD and mp3 Disc Playback Stop Playback During playback, press to stop playback. Navigation mode: Audio CD 00:48 TRACK 01 Searching Through a CD · Press / to skip to the previous or next track. · Press and hold / to search through a CD while it is playing. EN mp3 / WMA CD 02 FOLDERS Tips: In CD stop mode, press or to enter navigation mode and show disc menu. In CD navigation mode, press to return to stop mode. Stop mode: Audio CD 43:55 TOTAL 12 mp3 / WMA CD 184 TRACKS 12 CS196 EN 17/2/06 7:28 PM Page 20 USB and mp3 player EN The playback controls of USB devices and mp3 player are basically the same. Connect the devices first and then you can start playback. Disconnecting the mp3 player from the Main Unit Press eject button on the right side of the unit to disconnect the player from the Audio System. Connecting USB devices to the Main Unit Insert the USB port of the USB device you want to connect into the USB connector of the main unit. Unplug the device to disconnect. Connecting the mp3 Player to the Main Unit 1. [. . . ] · Check antenna connection. (Refer to P. 3) · Move antenna. · Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluorescent lights. · Check that CD is in the tray. (Refer to P. 11) · Check that CD label is facing up. (Refer to P. 11) · Check that PAUSE mode is not on. (Refer to P. 11) · Check that CD function is selected. (Refer to P. 4) · Use CD lens cleaner. (Refer to P. 28) · Clean the disc. (Refer to P. 28) · Try another CD. (Refer to P. 4) EN Problem CD sound skips Solution · Clean the disc. (Refer to P. 28) · Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage. [. . . ]