MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 2 THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE 55870710 www.thomson.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 3 user manual T TUNE/PRESE R TAPE AU X CD NE TU SOURCE - + C U ST OM VOLUME RO CK JAZZ SI AS CL C ER POP D IS C B ON/ECO PRESET M N U BAND/ PROG AUTO CLOCK TIMER RECORD DEMO PROG/SET CD INFO DISC 5 DISC 4 DISC 3 DISC 2 DISC 1 5 DISC CH CD-R / RW COMPATIB ANGER LE MS4200 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 4 Safety Information EN 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 follow the directions below. The molded plug cannot be rewired and if removed must be disposed of safely.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 5 Safety Information CAUTION! 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! Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid exposure to beam. Class 1 laser product. This system must be opened only by qualified technicians to prevent accidents caused by the laser beam.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 6 Table of Content Safety Information EN Unpacking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Using the FM and Am Antennas . . . . . . . . .2 Connecting the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Sampling Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 7 Getting Started Connecting the Speakers Unpacking the system You should have the following: • one main unit (with 2 main speakers); • one remote control; • one FM antenna; • one AM loop antenna; • one user’s guide; • one Thomson Warranty Card EN Match the red wire (on the left speaker) to red terminal for the left speaker (L) on the back of the unit and the black wire (on the left speaker ) to the black terminal for left speaker (L).
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 8 General Controls Main Unit EN ON/ECO N ER TU SOURCE TAP E TUNE/PRESET AU X D C mp3 RO C ST O M - K + VOLUME CU JAZZ IC SS CLA I E D R PO P S PRESET C CLOCK N UM B TIMER RECORD BAND/ AUTO PROG PROG/SET DEMO CD INFO DISC 1 CD-R / RW COMPATIBLE DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 5 DISC CHANGER Front View ON/ECO - Press and hold in standby mode to enter ECO (power saving, without clock display) mode.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 9 General Controls TUNE/PRESET — In CD mode - Stops CD playback. In simple mp3 mode - Returns to the first track on the current disc. In Tuner mode - Sets tune or preset mode. In Tape mode - Stops tape playback. PRESET + / SKIP FORWARD - In CD mode Goes to the next CD track; selects the next program location. In Tuner mode - Tunes up radio frequency; selects the next preset station. In Tape mode - Fast forwards tape. In Clock or Timer mode - Increases hour and minute digit.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 10 General Controls Remote Control EN ON ECO REPEAT•RDS CD EQ TUNER X-BASS TAPE •PTY SLEEP VOL FM ST PRESET INTRO•CT FOLDER OPEN•CLOSE AUX RECORD DISC SKIP ON/ECO - Press and hold in STANDBY mode to enter ECO (power saving, without clock display) mode. EQ - Selects equalizer presets. X-BASS - Turns on or off Bass Boost. OPEN•CLOSE - Opens and closes disc compartment. CD - Selects CD player. TUNER - Selects radio tuner. TAPE - Selects tape player.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 11 General Controls Installing Batteries The remote control must be inserted with 2 "AAA" or "UM-4" or "R03" batteries prior to use. Follow the steps below to ensure correct installation. 1. Remove the battery compartment door (located at the back of the remote control) by sliding the compartment door in the direction of the arrow and then lifting the door out and off the cabinet. 2.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 12 Settings Showing Demonstration EN Press DEMO to turn on/off demonstration mode. The demonstration scrolls through all display operations. Setting the Clock 1. Press and hold CLOCK until the hour flashes on the display. 2. Press PRESET or PRESET + to set the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute digits. 3. Press PRESET or PRESET + to set the minute. 4. Press PROG/SET to save settings and STOP to quit setting. 3.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 13 Settings Sleep Mode You can select the time interval in minutes before the unit turns off automatically. Press SLEEP on the remote to select among OFF, 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, 15 and 5 minutes. (Remote Only) The “SLEEP” icon lights on the display when sleep mode is activated. Adjust Sleep Time EN Press SLEEP again when the remaining sleep time is displayed to change sleep time. Note: Sleep is automatically de-activated when the unit is turned off.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 14 CD Player Important CD and mp3 Information EN CD-R / RW 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. • Do not load an unrecorded CD-R/RW disc into the unit.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 15 CD Player Loading Discs 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly on the main unit or CD on the remote control to select CD mode. 2. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc compartment. 3. Insert up to 5 discs with label face up. 4. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc compartment. The occupied disc tray icons light and the current disc number shows on the display. If the disc is a mp3 CD, the mp3 icon lights on the display. • Press PLAY/PAUSE in stop mode to begin playback.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 16 CD Player EN Selecting a Disc Sampling Tracks • Press DISC 1, DISC 2, DISC 3, DISC 4, or DISC 5 on the main unit to directly access the corresponding disc. • Press DISC SKIP on the remote control to skip discs. Press INTRO•CT on the remote control to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the current disc, all discs in the tray, or turn intro mode off. INTRO is displayed when sampling is activated.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 17 CD Player Setting Up a CD Program Tips: You can create a program of up to 32 tracks. 1. While the CD player is stopped, press PROG/SET to enter program mode. The system displays the next available program number (-- -- P:01). 2. Press the corresponding disc number on the main unit or DISC SKIP on the remote control to select disc. Refer to the Disc Number display to see the disc that is selected. 3.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 18 Radio EN Selecting Tuner Band 1. Press SOURCE on the main unit or TUNER on the remote control to enter Tuner mode. 2. Press BAND / AUTO PROG / CD INFO to select between MW, LW or FM Radio band. Tips: Your audio system has 32 preset stations. Auto Preset Programming (FM only) Press and hold the BAND / AUTO PROG / CD INFO button for 2 seconds to scan stations in FM band. The stations will then be stored as preset channels. A maximum of 32 stations can be stored.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 19 Radio Tuning to an RDS Station Note: RDS stations broadcast on FM only. When the tuner detects an RDS signal, the RDS icons turns on. 1. Press TUNE/PRESET to access preset station or press SKIP BACKWARD or SKIP FORWARD to desired frequency. 2. If RDS station found, RDS lights on display with station name shown.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 20 Tape Player EN Selecting Tape Player Press SOURCE on the main unit or TAPE on the remote control to select tape mode. Playing a Tape 1. In tape mode, press on the cassette door to open it. 2. Insert a tape into the door and push the door closed. 3. Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD to position the tape to the desired starting position. 4. Press PLAY to begin playback. 5. Press PAUSE to pause playback. From CD 1. Insert a tape into deck . 2.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 21 Troubleshooting Tips EN Problem Solution Problem Solution System will • Check power cord for a secure not turn connection. on • Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again. • Check the outlet by plugging in another device. CD sound skips • Clean the disc. • Check disc for warping, scratches, or other damage. • Check if something is causing the system to vibrate. If so, move the system.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 22 Troubleshooting Tips EN Problem Solution mp3 playback sequence is out of order • Check that the mp3 disc is created with a single folder structure. Refer to the diagram below for playback sequence details on multi-level folder structure. • For example, folders and songs from level 2 are played before moving on to play folders and songs from level 3. LEVEL 1 A LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 D 8 Song 1.1.1 9 Song 1.1.2 Folder 1.1 Folder 1 10 E Song 1.1.3 G Folder 1.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 23 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. Handling CDs EN • Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the edges, or by one edge and the hole. • Do not affix labels or adhesive tapes to the label surfaces. • Do not scratch or damage the label. CDs rotate at high speeds inside the player.
MS4200 EN 2/3/04 9:54 AM Page 24 Important Information Safety Precautions EN • 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.
