You can choose one of four types of sound quality.
Select “PRESET EQ”.
Press [u , 2 ] or [i , 1 ] to select a setting.
Digital remaster is effective on CD (MP3) and USB
Analog remaster is effective on iPod and Music Port
This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you
a sound closer to the original.
Select “RE-MASTER”.
Press [u , 2 ] or [i , 1 ] during play to turn the RE-MASTER
on/off.
Enables you to enjoy the powerful bass effect.
Select “D.BASS”.
Press [u , 2 ] or [i , 1 ] to turn the D.BASS function on/off.
The actual effect depends on the disc.
You can create a three-dimensional sound field when listening to stereo
sound.
Select “SURROUND”.
Press [u , 2 ] or [i , 1 ] to turn the Live Virtualizer on/off.
The actual effect depends on the source played.
Sound adjustment
Note
MP3
➡ Page 3 for the buttons position of remote control.
Sound quality
Live Virtualizer
Enhancing the bass
Re-master - Enjoying more natural sound
EQ-OFF V
HEA CLEAR SOFT
(Adds punch to
rock)
(Clarifies higher
sounds)
(For background
music)
(Canceled) (Adds gloss to vocals)
Note
The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time.
Press [SLEEP] to turn the SLEEP function on/off.
Each time you press the button:
OFF (Canceled)
g To check the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] once
The play timer and sleep timer can be used together. The sleep timer
always has priority. Be sure not to overlap timer settings.
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You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up.
Preparation:
Turn the unit on and set the clock.
Prepare the music source (disc, radio, iPod or music port) and set the
volume.
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to select play timer.
CLOCK zPLAY Original display
Withu , 2] oi, 1 ]
set
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to confirm.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the finishing time.
To activate the timer
Press [z PLAY] to turn on the timer.
Press [^ ] to turn off the unit.
To Action
Change the settings Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6.
Change the source or
volume
Press [z PLAY] to clear z PLAY indicator
from the display.
Make changes to the source or volume.
Perform steps 5 and 6.
Check the settings
(when the unit is on or
in standby mode)
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to select
zPLAY.
Cancel
Press [z PLAY] 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.
The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is on.
The unit must be in the standby mode for the timer to function.
If you turn the unit off and on again while the timer is functioning, the
finish time setting will not be activated.
When external unit is selected as the source when the timer comes
on, the system turns on and engages external unit as the source. If
you wish to playback from the portable audio equipment, activate the
equipment’s play mode and increase the volume. (See the portable
audio equipment’s instruction manual.)
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Timer
This is a 24-hour clock.
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to set the clock.
Press [u , 2 ] or [i , 1 ] to select the time within 5 seconds.
(Press and hold to change the time faster.)
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] again.
g To display the clock when the unit
is on
Press [CLOCK/TIMER]
Note
The clock is accurate to within ±60 seconds a month. Readjust if
necessary.
Set again after disconnecting the AC mains lead or power failure.
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Setting the time
Sleep timer
Play timer
Note
Note
RE-MASTER ON RE-MASTER OFF
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about any of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart
do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
No play.
The disc isn’t correctly set.
The disc is scratched or dirty. (Tracks skipped.)
There is moisture on the lens. Wait for about an hour and then try again.
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MP3 cannot be read.
You
When creating a multi session disc, it is necessary to close the session.
The amount of data on the disc is too small. Set the amount of data to greater than approximately 5 MB.
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Sound is unfixed, reversed or
comes from one speaker only.
Check the speaker connections. (➡ page 4)
No sound or there is a lot of
noise.
Noise may occur when playing MP3 if recording quality is poor.
Keep this unit away from mobile telephones if the interference is apparent.
Turn the volume up.
Switch the unit off, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include shorting of the
positive and negative speaker wires, straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and using
the unit in a hot environment.
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Humming heard during play.
An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the cords. Keep other appliances and cords away from this unit’s
cables.
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A beat sound or noise is heard
while receiving a radio broadcast.
Switch the TV or other audio player off or separate it from the unit.
Switch off the portable audio player connected to “MUSIC PORT”.
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The picture on the television near
the set disappears or stripes
appear on the screen.
The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect.
The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the television from the unit.
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Remote control doesn’t work.
Check that the batteries are inserted correctly. (➡ page 2)
Replace the batteries if they are worn.
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Display
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You plugged the AC mains lead in for the first time and there was a power failure recently. Set the time.
(➡ page 12)
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PGM FULL The number of programmed tracks is limited to 24. No further tracks can be programmed.
NO PLAY A CD-ROM disc that is not CD-DA or MP3 format is inserted. It cannot be played.
ERROR Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
F76 There is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
iPod
iPod does not turn on.
Verify that the iPod battery is not depleted before connecting it to the unit.
Before inserting your iPod into the dock, turn off both the unit and iPod. Power on the unit and select the
appropriate source.
Make sure PC is not connected to the main unit and activate PC Sync.
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No sound is coming from the
speakers.
The iPod is not correctly inserted into the dock. Turn off the iPod, remove it from the dock connector. Reinsert
it and turn it on again.
Make sure that iPod is actually playing something.
Adjust the volume.
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Music is distorted or the sound
level is too low.
Make sure the equalizer function of your iPod is turned off.
Cannot control the iPod from the
CD Stereo System.
Make sure the iPod is inserted properly into the dock.
Check the dock connection and make sure that iPod is selected as the source of music. (➡ page 10)
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iPod does not charge.
Check all connections. (➡ page 4)
Unable to use PC Sync.
Turn the unit on.
Check PC and iPod connections. (➡ page 10)
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USB
No response when [USB q /h ]
button is pressed.
Disconnect the USB device and then reconnect it back. Alternatively, turn the unit off and then back on.
The USB drive or it’s contents
cannot be read.
The USB drive format or it’s contents is/are not compatible with the system. (➡ page 11)
The USB host function of this product may not work with some USB devices.
USB devices with storage capacity of more than 8 gigabytes may not work in some instances.
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Slow operation of the USB flash
drive.
Large file size or high memory USB flash drive takes longer time to read.
“USB OVER CURRENT ERROR”
The USB mass storage device rating exceeds 500mA. Disconnect the USB device. Turn the unit off and then
back on.
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“NO PLAY”
Check the content.
Only MP3 format files can be played.
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Each time you press the button:
D
PRESET EQ SURROUND
RE-MASTER
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