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    CS806 user manual DELETE It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. CS806 EN 4/8/06 5:12 PM Page 3[...]

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    Safety Information EN For UK Only CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER SOCKET POWER SUPPL Y 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 re[...]

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    Safety Information EN 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 version serves as the final reference on all products and[...]

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    Important Information 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 cau[...]

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    Important Information Headset Safety • Do not play your headset at high volume. Hearing experts warn against extended high- volume play . • If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. • Y ou should use with extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even if your headset is[...]

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    EN T able of Contents 1 Safety Information Important Information T able of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Content of Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Connections of Antennas , Speakers and Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 PC Software I[...]

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    EN Getting Started 2 Content of Box • one main unit (with 2 main speakers); • one Music Navigator Remote control*; • one FM antenna; • one MW loop antennas; • one USB cable; • one Wireless Musiclink transceiver; • one mp3 player; • one set of earphones; • one user manual; • one PC software and driver installation CD-ROM; • one[...]

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    EN 3 Getting Started PC Software Installation Before you can have remote access to the Windows Media Player Library in your computer via the Wireless Musiclink, you need to install the following software and driver . Computer system requir ements • Pentium III 500MHz or higher recommended • Windows® 2000 (SP6 or higher) or XP • Windows Media[...]

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    EN 4 Main Unit ON/ECO • Press briefly to turn on and off the unit. • Press and hold in standby mode to enter ECO (power saving, without clock display) mode. The blue standby indicator lights around the button. SOURCE - Selects among CD player , TUNER, PC, PORT ABLE PLA YER, USB and AUX. RECORD-MP3 PLA YER - Starts and stops recording to mp3 pla[...]

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    5 EN General Controls Music Navigator Remote The LCD of the remote mirrors the screen of the main unit. ON/ECO - T urns power on or off (ST ANDBY mode). SOURCE - Selects among CD player , TUNER, PC, PORT ABLE PLA YER, USB and AUX. MUTE - Mutes audio output. VOLUME CONTROL - Adjusts volume. In navigation mode - Rotate clockwise to navigate downwards[...]

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    6 EN General Controls REPEA T/RDS - In CD mode - Repeats a track, CD or all CDs. In Portable Player , USB or MP3/WMA mode - Selects repeat one file, repeat all files mode. In T uner mode - Shows RDS information. INTRO/CT - In CD, Portable Player , USB or MP3/WMA mode - T urns intro mode on or off to play the first 10 seconds of each track / file. I[...]

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    EN 7 Settings Showing Demonstration Press DEMO to turn on/off demonstration mode. Setting the Clock 1. Press and hold CLOCK on the remote control until the hour flashes on the display . 2. Press or to set the hour and then press CLOCK to shift to minute digits. 3. Press or to set the minute. 4. Press CLOCK twice to save and quit settings. Setting t[...]

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    EN 8 Important CD and mp3/WMA Information This unit is compatible with CD-RW/ CD-R discs for playback. Sound Features V olume Control Rotate the volume control on the main unit or on the remote control to adjust volume level. Bass Boost Press B.BOOST to turn on/off boosting the bass frequency . B.BOOST is displayed when it is activated. Muting Audi[...]

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    EN 9 Loading Discs 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select CD mode. 2. Press DISC 1 /2 / 3 / 4 / 5 on the main unit to open the desired disc tray . 3. Insert a disc with label face up. 4. Press the same DISC key to close the disc tray , or press a different DISC key to open a different disc tray directly . 5. Repeat steps 2-4 to load discs in all the [...]

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    EN 10 The playback controls of USB devices and mp3 player are basically the same. Connect the devices first and then you can start playback. Connecting USB device to the Main Unit Insert the the USB device’ s USB port into the main unit’ s USB connector . Unplug the device to disconnect. Connecting the mp3 Player to the Main Unit 1. Press and h[...]

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    11 EN Radio Selecting T uner Band 1. Press SOURCE to enter TUNER mode. 2. Press BAND to select between FM, MW or L W Radio band. T uning to a Station Press or to select frequencies. Press and hold or to scan frequencies. Using Presets The tuner can be in either TUNE or PRESET mode. • Press TUNE/PRESET to toggle TUNE and PRESET mode. • Press or [...]

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    12 EN Microphone Input Y ou can connect a microphone (not included) to the unit. The output will be processed from the speaker when you are singing or speaking with your microphone. Connecting your Microphone Connect your microphone to the MIC INPUT Connector at the back panel of the unit. Adjusting V olume • T o turn on the power supply of the m[...]

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    13 EN Recording to the mp3 Player/USB Recording to mp3 player or USB device are basically the same. Y ou can record CD, TUNER or AUX files to the mp3 player or USB device. Recording CD to mp3 Player Normal/High Speed Recording 1. Connect the mp3 player to the USB port, “USB Connected” will show on the display of the player . 2. In CD stop mode [...]

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    14 EN Recording to the mp3 Player/USB Recording TUNER/AUX to mp3 Player 1. In TUNER or AUX mode, press RECORD-MP3 PLA YER on the main unit or press REC P . PLA YER on the remote control to start recording. Example: 1. In TUNER mode, select the station to record (refer to page 11 for details). 2. Press RECORD-MP3 PLA YER on the main unit or press RE[...]

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    15 EN Wireless Musiclink Wireless Musiclink allows you to have remote access to the Windows Media Player Library in your computer . Refer to page 3 to install the required software and driver first before you start music playback. Connecting your Unit to the Computer 1. Press SOURCE to select PC mode. 2. Adjust the Wireless Musiclink antenna at the[...]

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    16 EN In CD and USB mode, advanced playback controls allow you to sample, repeat and random playback files, set up a Program List. In USB mode, allow you to rename tracks. Sampling T racks 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 dis[...]

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    17 EN Advanced Navigation Controls File Navigation Main Unit DELETE - Deletes the selected item. SELECT • From stop mode - Enters navigation mode. • In navigation mode - Plays selected track or enters selected folder . BACK • Exits current folder and returns to higher level. • Exits navigation mode after returning to the top layer . /- Move[...]

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    18 EN Display In navigation mode, the display looks like the following. Selected item is blackened. -ROOT Folder A Folder B Folder C root or current folder name selected folder folder -Folder A File A File B File C selected song song root or current folder name Advanced Navigation Controls CS806 EN 4/8/06 5:12 PM Page 25[...]

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    19 EN Advanced Navigation Controls Folder 1 Folder 3 Song 1.1.1 Song 1.1.2 Song 1.1.3 Song 2.2 Song 2.3 Song 2.4 Song 1.2.1.1 Song 1.2.1.2 Song 1.2.1.3 Folder 1.2.1 Song 2.1.1 Song 2.1.2 Folder 2.1 Song 3.1 Song 3.2 Folder 1.1 Folder 1.2 Folder 2 A B C D E F G 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 Song 4 Song 5 1 2 14 15 Note: ?[...]

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    20 EN mp3 Player Insert battery into the Player 1. Slide the battery door by following the direction of arrow . 2. Insert a “AAA”(UM4) battery with polarities corresponding to the indications in the compartment. 3. Replace the door to the battery compartment. General Controls - Press once to turns the unit on. In play mode, press once to starts[...]

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    21 EN mp3 Player Skipping T racks • Press or to skip to the previous or the next track. Scan T racks •P ress and hold or to scan backwards and forwards during playback. Adjusting the V olume Press VOLUME +/- to adjust the volume. Key Lock •T o avoid accidental key activation, slide the key lock switch to the left. is displayed. • Slide to t[...]

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    22 EN Solution • Check power cord for a secure connection. • Unplug the unit for a moment, and then plug into power source again. • Check the outlet by plugging in another device. • Increase the volume setting. • Check connection to speakers. • Check that you have selected the appropriate function: CD, TUNER. • Make sure mute is off. [...]

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    23 EN Tr oubleshooting Tips Solution • Battery may be inserted incorrectly . • Battery may be empty . • Repeat or random function may be activated. • There may be strong magnetic fields (e.g. too close to TV) near the unit. • Low Battery level. Replace with new one. • LOCK function may be activated. • There may be no mp3 tracks in the[...]

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    24 EN 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. Handling CDs • Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold CDs by the edges, o[...]

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    THOMSON 46, quai Alphonse Le Gallo 92648 Boulogne Cedex FRANCE www .thomson.net 56292830 CS806 EN 4/8/06 5:12 PM Page 2[...]