background image

Standby/on switch [

^

], [

8

] (4, 6)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby 
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the 
unit is still consuming a small amount of 
power.

[DIMMER]

Dims the display panel. Press again to 
cancel.

Numeric buttons 

[1-9, 0, 

≧ 

10] (4, 5, 8, 9)

To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 16: [

≧ 

10] 

 [1] 

 [6]

To select a 3-digit number

e.g. 226:  [

≧ 

10] 

 [

≧ 

10] 

 [2] 

 [2] 

 [6]

[DEL] (4)

[PROGRAM] (4, 5)
[REPEAT] (4)
[PLAY MODE] (4, 5)

[USB

 

q

/

h

]

 

(8)

[CD 

q

/

h

] (4)

[

u

/

t

], [

y

/

i

] (4, 5, 8)

[RE-MASTER] (7)

[BASS] (7)

[

e

,

r

], [

w

q

] (4, 6, 7, 8)

[OK] (4, 6, 9)

[DISPLAY] (4, 5)

[AUTO PRESET] (5)

[TUNE MODE] (5)

[

z

, PLAY] (6)

[CLOCK/TIMER] (6)

[AUTO OFF]

This function allows you to turn the unit off 
(except in radio mode) after the unit is left 
unused for about 30 minutes. Press twice 
to turn it on.

[SLEEP] (6)

[+, VOL 

, –], [– ]

[MUTE]

Mutes the sound. Press again to cancel. 
“MUTE” is also cancelled when the volume 
is adjusted or the unit is turned off.

[AUX] (1)

[RADIO] (5)

[

g

] (4, 8)

[D.BASS] (7)

[PRESET EQ] (7)

[TREBLE] (7) 

[SURROUND] (7)

[INPUT LEVEL] (1)

[FM MODE] (5)

[FM/AM/AUX] (5, 9)

[CD 

;

, OPEN/CLOSE] (4)

USB port (8)

Remote control signal sensor

Aim the remote control at the sensor, 
avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 
7 m directly in front of the unit.

Preset EQ

Press 

[PRESET EQ]

 repeatedly to select “HEAVY”, “SOFT”, “CLEAR”, 

“VOCAL” or “FLAT”.

Bass or Treble

 Press 

[BASS] 

or

 [TREBLE]

 to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.

 Press [

e

,

r

] to adjust the level (-4 to +4).

Surround Sound

Press 

[SURROUND]

 repeatedly during play to select “ON SURROUND” 

or “OFF SURROUND”. If interference in FM stereo reception increases, 
cancel the surround sound effect.

D.Bass

Press 

[D.BASS]

 repeatedly during play to select “ON D.BASS” or 

“OFF D.BASS”.

Re-master 

(MP3)

Press 

[RE-MASTER]

 repeatedly during play to select “ON RE-MASTER” or 

“OFF RE-MASTER”.

7

Sound adjustment

Radio operations

The USB connectivity enables you to connect and 
play MP3 tracks from USB mass storage class.

Preparation:

Before connecting any USB mass storage 
device to the unit, ensure that the data stored 
therein has been backed up.
It is not recommended to use a USB extension 
cable. The device connected via the cable will 
not be recognised by this unit.

 

Reduce the volume and connect the USB 
mass storage device.

 Press [USB 

q

/

h

] to start play.

USB mass storage device (not included)

Stop

Press 

[

g

]

. “RESUME” is 

displayed. The position is 
memorised.
Press 

[USB 

q

/

h

]

 to resume 

play.
Press 

[

g

]

 again to clear the 

position.

To remove the USB mass storage device, 
select a source other than “USB”.

Removing the USB mass storage device with 
it selected as a source can damage the data 
stored in the device.

For other operating functions, they are similar 
as those described in “Disc operations” 
(

➡ 

Section 4).

USB operations

External unit

8

Devices which are defined as USB mass 
storage class:

USB devices that support bulk only transfer
USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed


Compatible devices

Stop

Press 

[

g

]

.

Pause

Press 

[CD 

q

/

h

]

. Press 

again to resume play.

Skip track

Press 

[

u

/

t

]

 or 

[

y

/

i

]

.

Search the 
current track 

(CD)

Press and hold 

[

u

/

t

]

 or 

[

y

/

i

]

.

Skip album 

(MP3)

Press 

[

e

,

r

]

.

Direct access 
play
(Play starts with 
the track you 
select.)

CD:  

Press the numeric 
buttons to select the 
track.

MP3:

  Press 

[

e

,

r

]

 to 

select the album.

  

  Press 

[

y

/

i

]

 

once and then the 
numeric buttons to 
select the track.

Basic play

Press [DISPLAY] repeatedly during play or 
pause to view the current track’s information.

Maximum number of displayable characters: 
approximately 30
This unit supports ver. 1.0 and 1.1 ID3 tags. 
Text data that is not supported will not be 
displayed.

 Press [CD 

q

/

h

]. 

 Press [PLAY MODE] repeatedly to select 

the following modes.

Mode

To play

1TR

1-TRACK

one selected track on the 
disc.
Press the numeric buttons 
to select the track.

1ALBUM

1-ALBUM 

(MP3)

one selected album on the 
disc.
Press 

[

e

,

r

]

 to select the 

album.

RND

RANDOM

a disc randomly.

1ALBUM RND

1-ALBUM 
RANDOM 

(MP3)

all tracks in one selected 
album randomly.
Press 

[

e

,

r

]

 to select the 

album.

During random play, you cannot skip to the 
previous track.
The current play mode is cleared when you 
open the sliding door.
To repeat program play or selected play mode, 
press 

[REPEAT]

. Press again to cancel.

Play Mode function

Cancel program 
mode

Press 

[PROGRAM] 

in the 

stop mode to clear “PGM” 
indicator from the display.

Replay the 
program

Press 

[PROGRAM] 

in the 

stop mode and

 

then 

[CD 

q

/

h

]

.

Check program 
contents

Press 

[

u

/

t

]

 or 

[

y

/

i

]

 

when “PGM” is displayed in 
the stop mode. To check while 
programming, press 

[PROGRAM]

 twice after 

“PGM” appears and then 
press 

[

u

/

t

]

 or 

[

y

/

i

]

.

Delete last 
programmed 
track

Press 

[DEL] 

in the stop mode.

Clear all 
programmed 
tracks

Press 

[

g

in the stop mode.

“CLR ALL” is displayed. Within 
5 seconds, press the button 
again to clear all tracks.

The program memory is cleared when you open 
the sliding door.

Display function

Disc operations

4

 Press [

^

] to turn the unit on.

 Press [CD 

;

, OPEN/CLOSE] on the main 

unit to open the sliding door.

 Tilt the disc into the disc tray under the 

sliding door and then set the CD in place.

 Press [CD 

;

, OPEN/CLOSE] to close the 

sliding door.

Keep fingers away from the sliding door when 
it is closing to avoid possible minor injuries.

 Press [CD 

q

/

h

] to start play.

Damage may occur if the sliding door is forced 
closed.
Be careful of CD hitting the sliding door while 
being removed.

Program play

Enables you to program up to 24 tracks.

 Press [CD 

q

/

h

] and then [

g

].

 Press [PROGRAM].

CD: 

  Press the numeric buttons to 

select the track. 

To program more tracks, continue by 
pressing the numeric buttons.

 

 Press [OK] or [CD 

q

/

h

] to start play.

■ 

Batteries 

(not included)

Use a manganese dry battery or an alkaline dry battery.
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time.
Store in a cool and dark place.
Do not heat or expose to flame.
Do not leave the batteries in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with 
doors and windows closed.
Mishandling of batteries in the remote control can cause electrolyte leakage, which may cause a fire.






■ 

Do not:

mix old and new batteries.
use different types of batteries at the same time.
take apart or short-circuit the batteries.
attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
use the batteries if the coverings have been peeled off.





R6/LR6, AA

Place this side in before the other side.

Preparing the remote control 

2

Control guide

3

 Press [RADIO] to select “FM” or “AM”.

 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

  Press [

u

/

t

] or [

y

/

i

] to select the 

frequency of the required station.

 

To tune automatically

 Repeat step 

 and 

 (

➡ 

above)

.

 Press and hold [

u

/

t

] or [

y

/

i

] until 

the frequency starts changing rapidly.

To cancel auto tuning, press 

[

u

/

t

]

 or 

[

y

/

i

]

 once again.

Auto tuning may not function when there is 
excessive interference.

To improve FM sound quality

Press [FM MODE] to display “MONO” 
indicator. Press again to cancel.

“MONO” is also cancelled if the frequency is 
changed.
Turn “MONO” off for normal listening.

To improve AM sound quality

 Press [RADIO] to select “AM”.

  Press and hold [TUNE MODE] repeatedly 

to change the beat proof setting (“BP 1” or 
“BP 2”).

You can preset up to 30 FM channels and 15 AM 
channels.

Preparation: 

Press 

[RADIO]

 to select “FM” or “AM”.

Manual tuning

Memory preset

RDS display may not be available if the 
reception is poor.

Station 

Name (PS)

Program 

Type (PTY)

Frequency 

display (FREQ)

Press [DISPLAY] to display.

Manual presetting

 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

 Press [

u

/

t

] or [

y

/

i

] to tune to the 

required station.

 Press [PROGRAM].

 Press the numeric buttons to select a 

channel.

The station occupying a channel is erased if 
another station is preset in that channel.

 To preset more stations, repeat step 

 to 

.

Selecting a preset station

 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET”.

  Press [

u

/

t

] or [

y

/

i

] to select the 

channel.

Alternatively, press the numeric buttons to 
select the channel.

RDS broadcast

Enables you to display the name of a broadcasting 
station or a program type. “RDS” lights when RDS 
signal is received.

Automatic presetting

  Press [PLAY MODE] to switch between 

“LOWEST” and “CURRENT” frequency.

 Press [AUTO PRESET] to start presetting.

Top View

6

31

1

7

22

29

18

30

Refer to the numbers in parentheses for section reference.

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I

O SYSTEM

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

2

18

17

16

15

14

3

1

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

19

Front View

Display

Transmission window

Approx. 30°

Approx. 30°

32

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

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32

Remote control

Main unit

MP3: 

  Press [

e

,

r

] to select the album.

 

  Press [

y

/

i

] once and then the 

numeric buttons to select the track.

 

  Press [OK]. 

To program more tracks, repeat step 

 

to 

.

 

 Press  [CD 

q

/

h

] to start play.

Click!

Pause

Press 

[USB 

q

/

h

]

. Press 

again to resume play.

Skip track

Press 

[

u

/

t

]

 or 

[

y

/

i

]

.

Skip album

Press 

[

e

,

r

]

.

Direct access 
play (Play starts 
with the track 
you select.)

 Press 

[

e

,

r

]

 to select the 

album.

 Press 

[

y

/

i

once and 

then the numeric buttons 
to select the track.

Timer

Change the source 
or volume

 Press 

[

z

PLAY]

 twice 

to clear 

z

PLAY indicator 

from the display.

 Make changes to the 

source or volume.

 Perform step 

 and 

 

(

➡ 

left).

Check the settings 
(When the unit is 
on or in standby 
mode)

Press 

[CLOCK/TIMER]

 

repeatedly to select 

z

PLAY 1”, “

z

PLAY 2” or  

z

PLAY 3”.

Cancel

Press 

[

z

, PLAY]

 twice

to clear the timer indicator 
from the display.

The timer will start at the preset time, with the 
volume increasing gradually to the preset level.

You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to 
wake you up.
This unit offers 3 optional play timers.

Preparation:

Turn the unit on and set the clock (

➡ 

above).

Prepare the music source (disc, radio, USB or 
AUX) and set the volume.


Play timer

The sleep timer can turn the unit off after a set time.

Press [SLEEP] to turn the sleep function on or 
off.

Press [SLEEP] once to check the remaining 
time.

The play timer and sleep timer can be used 
together. The sleep timer always has the priority. 
Be sure not to overlap the timer settings.
When AUTO OFF is ON and the unit is left 
unused for about 30 minutes, the unit will shut 
down even if the play time or sleep time has not 
expired.

Sleep timer

30MIN       60MIN       90MIN       120MIN

OFF (Cancelled)

This is a 24-hour clock.

 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.

 Within 5 seconds, press [

e

,

r

] to set the 

time. 

(Press and hold to change the time 

faster.)

 Press [OK].

To display the clock, press 

[CLOCK/TIMER]

.

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.


Setting the clock

 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to select 

play timer.

 Within 5 seconds, press [

e

,

r

] to set the 

starting time.

 Press [OK].

 To set the finishing time, repeat step 

 and 

.

To activate the timer

 Press [

z

, PLAY] repeatedly to turn the 

selected play timer on.

 Press [

^

] to turn the unit off.

Change the 
settings

Repeat step 

 to 

 

(

➡ 

above).

Radio operations 

(continued)

AM allocation setting

The unit may also receive AM broadcast allocated 
in 10 kHz step.

To change the step to 10 kHz (by main unit 
only)

 Press [FM/AM/AUX] to select “AM”.

 Press and hold [FM/AM/AUX].

After a few seconds the display changes to 
display current minimum frequency.

 Continue to hold down [FM/AM/AUX].

When the minimum frequency changes, release 
the button. 

To return to the original step, repeat step 

 to 

 (

➡ 

left).

After the setting is changed, any previously 
preset frequency will be cleared.

g

 Notes on speakers

These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place them near televisions, 
personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.
The speaker nets cannot be removed.

Connections

1

Tape the antenna to a wall or 
column, in a position with the 
least amount of interference.

FM indoor antenna

Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Adhesive tape

1

1

2

Connect the AM loop antenna.

Stand the antenna up on 
its base.

AM loop antenna

2

Click!

Keep the loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords.

Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete.

Connect the AC mains lead.

3

READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON SECTION 10 BEFORE CONNECTION.

To household mains socket

Ventilation holes

1

2

3

4

5

Use FM outdoor antenna only if the radio reception is poor.
Use the included antenna plug adapter to connect the FM outdoor antenna.
The antenna should only be installed by a competent technician.
Never use an outdoor antenna during lightning storm.




Using an outdoor antenna (optional)

Switch the equalizer off or turn the volume of the portable equipment down to reduce 
the input signal. High level of input signal will distort the sound.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the other equipment.
Cords and equipment are not included.


You can select the sound input level of the portable audio equipment.

Press [INPUT LEVEL] repeatedly to select “HIGH” or “NORMAL”.

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.


Reduce the volume level and connect the headphones.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo

Headphones 

(not included)

4

 Plug the audio cord into the AUX jack. 

Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo

 Press [AUX] and start playback from the portable audio source.

5

Portable audio equipment (during AUX mode)

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