CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:18 AM Page 1 EN
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:18 AM Page 2 Thomson multimedia 46/47 quai A. Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE RCS nanterre B 322 019 464 55668370 www.thomson-multimedia.
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 3 u s e r m a VOL ON / ECO DISC1 STANDBY DIM/ DEMO n IR SOURCE DISC2 ECO COMPACT DISC AUDIO DISC3 TIMER CS300 CD-RW COMPATIBLE u a PUSH l Control panel CS300
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 4 Safety Information EN ADVARSEL! USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING VED ÅBNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION. UNGDÅ UDSAETTELSE FOR STRÅLNING. VORSICHT! UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRALUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITS– VERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM LASERSTRAHL AUSSETZEN! Thomson Information CAUTION! Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product.
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 5 Table of Contents Safety Information Getting Started . . . . . . .2 Unpacking the system . . . . . . . .2 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Using the Antenna . . . . . . . . . .2 Connecting the Speakers . . . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 General Controls . . . . . .3 Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Display Settings Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 6 Getting Started EN Unpacking the system: Connecting the Speakers You should have the following: • one main unit (with 2 main speakers); • one remote control; • one user’s guide; • AM loop antenna; • FM wire antenna • one Thomson warranty card Each speaker has a black (negative) and a red (positive) jack. When connecting the speakers, match the red wires to the red jacks and the black wires to the black jacks.
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 7 General Controls Main Unit EN VOL ON / ECO IR SOURCE DIM/ DEMO DISC1 STANDBY DISC2 ECO TIMER COMPACT DISC AUDIO DISC3 CS300 CD-RW COMPATIBLE PUSH Control panel Front Panel ON/ECO — In ECO mode, Keep pressing more than 3 seconds to enter STANDBY mode. In STANDBY mode, keep pressing more than 3 seconds to enter ECO (power saving, without clock display) mode. SOURCE - Selects tuner / tape / aux / CD player.
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 8 General Controls EN Remote Control ON / ECO DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 1 2 3 4 5 6 TUNER 7 8 9 CD 0/+10 CLOCK TIMER TAPE EQ. X-BASS SLEEP @ VOL PRESET PRESET - VOL INTRO DISC SKIP TUNING TUNING PTY/ RDS/ REPEAT MUTE DISPLAY BAND/APP DIM/DEMO STEREO CS300 Battery Size: “AA” or “R6” or “UM 3” ON/ECO - Keep pressing more than 3 seconds to enter ECO (power saving, without clock display) mode.
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 9 Display Settings EN Display Showing the Demonstration Operational in standby mode only. Press DEMO on the main unit to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstration scrolls through all display operations. Display Clock / Timer Setting the Clock 1. Press and hold CLOCK to enter clock setting mode. The hour flashes on the display. 2. Press PRESET DOWN or PRESET UP on the main unit or PRESET or PRESET + on the remote control to set the hour .
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 10 CD Player EN Random Playback Playing a Program List Press • CT to turn on/off the playing of tracks in random order. The mix icon will show on the display. While in PROGRAM mode, press PLAY/PAUSE to begin CD program playback. The PROG. icon turns on. Sampling Tracks Display and Edit Program List 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). 1.
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 11 Sound Features Using Preset Equalizer Curves Volume Control Press EQ to toggle among ROCK, JAZZ, FLAT , POP and CLASSIC . The display shows briefly the selection. Press VOL X-BASS Press MUTE on the remote to cut the sound. (Remote Only) or EN to adjust volume level. Muting Audio Press X-BASS to turn on/off boosting the bass frequency. CD Player CD-R / RW Playing Discs This unit is compatible with CD-RW/ CD-R discs for playback.
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 12 Radio EN Selecting Tuner Band Suppressing Stereo Signal 1. Press SOURCE on the main unit or TUNER on the remote control to enter Tuner mode. 2. Press BAND/APP to select between FM, MW or LW radio band. Tip: Your audio system has 40 preset stations. Tuning to a Station Press SKIP FORWARD / SKIP BACKWARD on the main unit or TUNING or + on the remote control to select frequency.
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 13 Tape Player EN From CD 1. Insert a tape into deck . 2. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit to select CD then press DISC SKIP or DISC1 / DISC2 / DISC3 to select the disc to be recorded. 3. Press SKIP FORWARD or SKIP BACKWARD on the main unit or TUNING or + on the remote control to select the track to be recorded. or Press PROG•SET to enter program mode. 4. Press REC •II to enter Record standby. Press again to begin recording. 5. press STOP to end recording.
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 14 Troubleshooting Tips EN Problem Solution Problem Solution System will • Check power cord for a secure not turn on connection. • Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again. • Check the outlet by plugging in another device. CD button will not respond, or does not change discs when you press DISC SKIP No sound Poor radio reception • Increase the volume setting. • Check connection to speakers.
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 15 Maintenance Disconnect the audio system from the power source before performing any maintenance. Cleaning Clean the exterior of the system using a soft dust cloth. CD Player CAUTION! This system operates with a laser. It must be opened by only a qualified technician. Tape Player 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.
CS300 EN 11/20/02 10:19 AM Page 16 Important Information EN 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 use your System immediately after transporting it from a cold place to a warm place, as condensation may cause the system to malfunction. • Keep your unit away from humid areas and abnormally hot places.