Technicolor Thomson Stereo System A3300 User Manual

The Thomson Multimedia Pack  
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.  
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- 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.  
- 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 :  
* : Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.  
 
Safety Information  
Contents  
ADVARSEL!  
Thomson Information  
Safety Information  
Tuner  
Tuning to a Station . . . . . . .7  
EN  
EN  
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED  
ÅBNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE  
ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNGDÅ  
UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING.  
CAUTION!  
Installation . . . . . . . . . .2  
Using Presets . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Auto Preset Program (for FM  
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Setting Presets . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Tuning to an RDS Station  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Displaying RDS Station  
VORSICHT!  
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG  
WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND  
SICHERHEITS– VERRIEGELUNG  
ÜBERBRÜCKT.  
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.  
Controls & Indicators  
Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . .4  
NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN!  
CAUTION  
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND  
INTERLOCKS FAILED OR DEFEATED.  
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.  
INVISIBLE LASER  
LASER λ = 780 nm, P max = 5 mW  
Rating Information: At bottom of the unit  
this unit comply with the existing requirements  
Display  
ATTENTION  
RAYONNEMENT LASER  
INVISIBLE DANGEREUX EN CAS  
D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE LA  
SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.  
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU  
FAISCEAU.  
Showing the Demonstration  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Display Alarm/Clock . . . . . . .5  
Setting the Time . . . . . . . . .5  
Setting the Timer . . . . . . . . .5  
Activating the Timer . . . . . .5  
Adjusting the Display  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Searching by Program  
Type (PTY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
In accordance with the rating plate of  
the unit, this unit complies with current  
standards concerning electrical safety  
and electromagnetlc compatibility.  
Tape Player  
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Playing a Tape . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Continuous Play . . . . . . . . . .9  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
From Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
From CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Tape to Tape . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
From an Auxiliary Input . .9  
Please respect the environment Before  
throwing any batteries away, consult  
your distributor who may be able to  
take them back for specific recycling.  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
LASER KLASSE 1  
APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1  
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE  
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT  
Sound Features  
Using Preset Equalizer Curves  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Creating a Custom Curve  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
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.  
VARNING–  
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR  
DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH  
SPÄRRAN ÄR URKOPPLADE.  
BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.  
Activating Surround Sound  
.
Troubleshooting Tips  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Muting Audio . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
VMAx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
VARO!  
AVATTAESSA JA SOUJALUKITUS  
OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA  
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE.  
LASERSÄTEILYLLE ÄLÄ KATSO  
SÄTEESEEN.  
Maintenance  
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Handling CDs . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Cleaning CDs . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
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, pro-  
ceed as follows:  
BLUE wire to the terminal coded N (Neutral) or  
coloured black.  
CD Player  
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  
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.  
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  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Deleting a Program List . . . .7  
Skipping a Disk . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Searching through a CD . . .7  
More Information . . . .11  
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.  
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:  
A3300/A3500  
1
BLUE = NEUTRAL/BROWN = LIVE  
 
Installation  
Controls and Indicators  
A3300  
Main Unit  
EN  
EN  
A3300  
A3500  
OPEN/CLOSE — Opens or closes  
the disc tray.  
DISC 1 - DISC 5 — Selects disc 1, 2,  
3, 4, or 5.  
DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM ALTIMA  
CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE  
5 DISC CHANGER  
SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM  
DISC SKIP — Skips to the next CD  
in the tray.  
POWER/ECO — Turns the unit  
built-in powered subwoofer system  
DIMMER  
DEMO  
POWER  
2
2
on/off. When the unit is on, press  
/
ECO  
OPTICAL OUT  
OPTICAL OUT  
8
8
briefly to enter STANDBY mode.  
In STANDBY mode, press and hold  
for 2 seconds to enter ECO (power  
saving, without clock display)  
mode.  
F
M
F
M
KEVLAR/WOOFER/EQ CONTROL  
CLOCK  
/
RDS TIMER  
RECORD PROG. SET  
/
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5
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5
1
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SUB  
A
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WOOFER  
ROCK/CLASSIC CUSTOM/FLAT  
POP/JAZZ  
VOLUME  
R
R
L
L
A
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KEVLAR  
R
L
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4
TUNE/PRESET  
SOUND SYSTEM  
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by  
DISC SKIP  
SOURCE  
OPEN/CLOSE  
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3
VMAx  
BAND/  
DECK 1/2  
PHONES  
-
-
6
6
DIRECT DISC ACCESS  
DISC  
AUTO PROG.  
PHONES — Jack for connecting  
headphones.  
R
R
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DISC  
1
DISC  
2
3
DISC  
4
DISC  
5
R
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SOURCE— Selects the CD player/  
tuner/ tape player/ external source  
DEMO/DIMMER/CD DISPLAY —  
Turns the feature demonstration  
on or off, adjusts display contrast,  
selects among display options.  
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R
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L
+
+
R
-
L
+
PUSH OPEN  
PUSH OPEN  
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DECK-1 REC/PLAYBACK  
PLAYBACK  
DECK-2  
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK  
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK  
Unpacking the system:  
You should have:  
• one main unit (with 2 speakers);  
• one remote control;  
• one AM loop antenna;  
• one user’s guide;  
• Warranty Card  
• MusicMatch CD Rom  
• Audio Cable  
1. FM Antenna Jack  
2. AM Loop Antenna Jack  
SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM  
STOP/TUNE/PRESET —  
Stops CD track and tape  
operations, selects tune  
or presets mode.  
SKIP FORWARD —  
Increments radio fre-  
quency , CD tracks, fast  
forward tape or preset  
up.  
A3500  
3. Auxiliary Out Connector (A3500 only)  
4. Auxiliary In Connector  
5. Main Speaker Jacks  
eq control built-in powered subwoofer system  
/
POWER  
DIMMER  
DEMO  
ECO  
SUB  
WOOFER  
6. Surround Speaker Jacks  
7. Subwoofer Speaker Jacks  
8. Optical Output  
CLOCK  
/
RDS TIMER  
RECORD PROG. SET  
/
ROCK/CLASSIC CUSTOM/FLAT  
POP/JAZZ  
VOLUME  
KEVLAR  
DISC SKIP  
OPEN/CLOSE  
/TUNE/PRESET  
SOUND SYSTEM  
by  
BAND/  
PHONES  
SOURCE  
DISC  
DECK 1/2  
• FM antenna wire  
VMAx  
1
AUTO PROG. DISC  
2
DISC  
3
DISC  
5
DISC  
4
DIRECT DISC ACCESS  
SKIP BACKWARD —  
Decrements radio fre-  
quency, CD tracks,  
rewind tape or preset  
down.  
cassette player.  
SUB WOOFER — Turns sub woofer  
on or off (to enhance the bass).  
EQ CONTROLS (ROCK / CLASSIC,  
To ensure sufficient ventilation, keep the spacings shown below  
free from other surfaces:  
PROG/SET - Enters program or set-  
ting mode for CD and tuner mode.  
VOLUME — Increases/ decreases  
volume.  
PLAY/PAUSE — Plays or CUSTOM/FLAT POP / JAZZ) -  
pauses CD and tape.  
selects among the different preset  
EQ options.  
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.  
VMAx — Turns VMAx on or off.  
RECORD - Starts tape  
recording.  
10 cm  
10 cm  
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,  
10 cm  
10 cm  
DIGITAL AUDIO SYSTEM ALTIMA  
CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE  
5
DISC CHANGER  
SIMULTANEOUS PLAY AND LOAD SYSTEM  
5 cm  
DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTION DISPLA  
Y
DIMMER  
DEMO  
POWER  
ECO  
/
CD DISPLAY  
CLOCK  
/
R
D
S
T
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RECORD PROG. / SET  
BASS  
BOOST  
ROCK/CLASSIC CUSTOM/FLAT  
POP/JAZZ  
VOLUME  
KEVLAR  
SOUND SYSTEM  
TUNE/PRESET  
EQ CONTROL  
X-SURROUND  
DISC SKIP  
SOURCE  
OPEN/CLOSE  
PHONES  
BAND/  
DECK 1/2  
AUTO PROG.  
DIRECT DISC ACCESS  
DISC  
DISC  
1
DISC  
2
3
DISC  
4
DISC  
5
PUSH OPEN  
PUSH OPEN  
TUNER, or AUX (Remote only) to select the  
corresponding mode. Look at the display icons  
to identify the current mode.  
DECK-1 REC/PLAYBACK  
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK  
PLAYBACK  
DECK-2  
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK  
Switches between deck 1 and 2 on  
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2
 
Display  
Controls and Indicators  
EN  
EN  
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.  
TUNER — Selects tuner  
SOURCE  
TUNER  
TAPE  
AUX  
CD  
Showing the Demonstration  
Activating the Timer  
S
WOOFER  
CD — Selects CD player  
E.Q.  
TAPE — Selects tape player  
AUX — Selects external input.  
MUTE — Mutes volume  
Not operational in CD mode. Press DEMO/DIMMER  
to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstra-  
tion scrolls through all display operations.  
Press and release TIMER to turn on/off the alarm.  
The alarm is active when the clock icon  
indicator is lit.  
POWER/ECO  
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)  
VOL  
Adjusting the Display  
Brightness  
1. Press and hold DEMO/DIMMER for more than 2  
seconds.  
2. While the dimmer is dis-  
played, press and release  
DIMMER to select the  
desired level (DIMM 0 - 3).  
NEXT  
DISPLAY ALARM/CLOCK  
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  
VOL  
DIM 2  
digits.  
DISC SKIP — Skips to next CD  
3. Press SKIP FORWARD / BACKWARD to set the  
minute.  
4. Press SET to save settings and STOP to quit set-  
ting.  
REPEAT/RDS  
MUTE  
MIX/PTY  
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  
Sleep Mode  
FM ST.  
DISK SKIP  
INTRO/CT  
SLEEP  
PRESET  
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 &  
120 minutes. (Remote only)  
.
DOWN  
UP  
Note:  
• When system is ON, you can press CLOCK to dis-  
play the current time for about 2 seconds.  
• Clock cannot be set in FM Mode.  
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.  
Setting the Timer  
PRESET UP/DOWN — Selects next/ previous preset sta-  
tion  
VMAx — Activates VMAx.  
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.  
RECORD — Starts tape recording.  
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 & 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.  
Battery Size:  
“AAA” or “UM-4” or “R03”  
5
4
 
Sound Features  
CD Player  
SUB WOOFER  
Press SUB WOOFER to turn on/off boosting the bass  
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 & CUSTOM.  
The display shows briefly the selection.  
EN  
EN  
Setting Up a CD Program  
Deleting Program List  
While in PROGRAM mode, press and hold STOP for 5  
frequency.  
You can program the CD player to play up to any 32  
tracks on the CDs in the tray.  
seconds. The system displays the message CLEAR.  
Muting Audio  
Press MUTE on the remote to  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG/SET to  
enter program mode. The system displays the next  
available program number: “- - P:01,” with “- -”  
flashing, prompts you for the first track in the pro-  
gram list.  
MUTE  
Skipping a Disk  
cut the sound. (Remote Only)  
Creating a Custom Curve  
Press DISC SKIP.  
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.  
VMAx  
2. Press SKIP FORWARD /  
BACKWARD to select a  
track (press DISC SKIP or  
DISK 1 - DISK 5 to select  
Press VMAx to enjoy enriched sound quality. This fea-  
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.  
Searching Through a CD  
Press and hold SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to  
5P:01  
a track from a different disc).  
search through a CD as it is playing.  
3. 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.)  
3. While BAS, MID, or TRE is displayed, adjust VOL-  
UME to set the associated gain between -10 - +10.  
MID+08  
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  
elapsed track time, track number, track remain  
time and disc remain time.  
Displaying the Program List  
1. While the CD player is stopped, press SET  
to enter PROGRAM mode.  
2. Press SET repeatedly to list each track  
assignment in the program list.  
Mixing the Play Order  
Press PTY/MIX to turn on/off the playing of tracks in  
CD PLAYER  
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.)  
Loading Discs  
random order.  
Caution: Do not push to force closing of the tray during  
CD playback or tray opening.  
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)  
4. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the drawer. Loaded disc  
position icon lights.  
Tuner  
(Note: You may also press REPEAT to select 1 disc or  
all discs before activating INTRO & SHUFFLE func-  
tions)  
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-  
ic track.  
Play and load simultaneously by:  
1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray while a CD is  
playing  
built-in powered subwoofer system  
DIMMER  
Tuning to a Station  
Press SKIP FORWARD/ BACKWARD to select fre-  
DEMO  
POWER  
/
ECO  
KEVLAR/WOOFER/EQ CONTROL  
CLOCK  
/
RDS TIMER  
RECORD PROG. SET  
/
SUB  
WOOFER  
ROCK/CLASSIC CUSTOM/FLAT  
POP/JAZZ  
VOLUME  
KEVLAR  
SOUND SYSTEM  
TUNE/PRESET  
quencies.  
by  
DISC SKIP  
SOURCE  
OPEN/CLOSE  
Repeating the Play Order  
Press REPEAT to repeat the current track, current disc,  
VMAx  
BAND/  
DECK 1/2  
PHONES  
AUTO PROG.  
DISC  
DIRECT DISC ACCESS  
DISC  
1
DISC  
2
3
DISC  
4
DISC  
5
all discs, or turn REPEAT mode off. (Remote only)  
87.50 MHz  
1. Press SOURCE to select TUNER.  
2. Press BAND to select between FM/MW/LW radio  
2. Load/change discs for available trays by pressing  
DISC SKIP.  
3. Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.  
band.  
Tip: While playing a CD, press  
and hold SKIP-FORWARD or  
BACKWARD for more than 2 sec-  
onds to search through the CD.  
Tip: Your audio system has 32 preset stations.  
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Tuner  
Tape Player  
EN  
Using Presets  
Tuning to an RDS Station  
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.  
EN  
PUSH OPEN  
PUSH OPEN  
DECK-1 REC/PLAYBACK  
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK  
PLAYBACK  
DECK-2  
DIGITAL FULL LOGIC DECK  
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)  
Tip: RDS stations broadcast on FM  
only. When the tuner detects an  
RDS signal, the RDS icons turns  
on.  
Playing a Tape  
Tip: You can play a tape from either deck.  
7. Press STOP to end recording.  
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.  
1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select TAPE.  
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.  
Tape to Tape  
Synchronize Recording  
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.  
1. Insert the destination tape in deck 1.  
2. Insert the source tape into deck 2.  
3. Press RECORD . The playback and recording start  
simultaneously.  
Displaying RDS Station Information  
PR:01  
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.  
Continuous Play  
Normal Recording  
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.  
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.  
BBC No...  
From an Auxiliary Input  
1. Insert the cassette in deck 1.  
SCIENC...12:05  
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.  
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.  
Recording  
From Tuner  
Searching by Program Type (PTY)  
(Remote Only)  
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.  
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.  
Tape Counter  
You can keep track of tape position with the tape  
counter. Press PROG. to reset.  
Suppressing Stereo Signal  
Press FM ST to toggle between FM mono and stereo  
for stereo FM stations. (Remote Only)  
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).  
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Tape Player  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Solution  
Important Battery Information  
Problem  
Problem  
Solution  
EN  
Check power cord for a secure connection.  
Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into  
power source again.  
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).  
• 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.  
System will  
not turn on  
Check if something is causing the system to vibrate.  
If so, move the system.  
Check the outlet by plugging in another device.  
Make sure the speakers are at least 3 feet away or  
on a different surface from the main unit.  
Increase the volume setting.  
Check connection to speakers.  
Check that you have selected the appropriate  
function: CD, TAPE, Tuner.  
CD button  
will not  
respond, or  
does not  
change  
discs when  
you press  
DISC SKIP  
Switch to another function (TAPE, Tuner) and then  
back to CD.  
No sound  
To protect recordings one or  
both sides of a tape, remove  
Side  
A
Protection  
Side  
B
Protection  
A
B
Make sure mute is off.  
the corresponding tab. If you  
later want to record on the  
tape, affix a piece of adhesive  
tape over the hole.  
Check antenna connection.  
Move antenna.  
Poor radio  
reception  
Headset Safety  
Turn off nearby electrical appliances, such as hair  
dryer, vacuum cleaner, microwave, fluorescent  
lights.  
• Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing  
experts warn against extended high-volume play.  
• If you experience a ringing 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.  
Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack  
in your tapes can cause scratches  
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Distorted or Inspect the tape heads and clean and demagnetize.  
noisy tape  
recordings  
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.  
Check that CD is in the tray.  
Check that CD label is facing up.  
Check that PAUSE mode is not on.  
Check that CD function is selected.  
Use CD Lens Cleaner.  
CD does  
not play  
Remote  
control  
does not  
work  
Check that the batteries are properly installed.  
Replace weak batteries.  
Check the system is plugged into power source.  
Point the remote directly at the system’s front  
panel.  
Clean the disc.  
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 touch the player with wet hands. If any liquid  
enters the player cabinet, take the player to a trained  
technician for inspection.  
CD sound  
skips  
Clean the disc.  
Move closer to the system.  
Don’t Infringe  
Check disc for warping, scratches, or other dam-  
age.  
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the  
system.  
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.  
• This compact disc player uses a laser to read the music  
on the 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
Maintenance  
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  
Disconnect the audio system from the power source  
before performing any maintenance.  
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  
Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust  
cloth.  
Cleaning CDs  
- 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.  
• 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 Player  
CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must  
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.  
be opened by only a qualified technician.  
• Do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture.  
Handling CDs  
• Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the  
edges, or by one edge and the hole. Do not affix labels  
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