User manual THOMSON CS580

[. . . ] CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 4 Safety Information EN For UK Only CONNECT THE MAIN LEAD INTO A MAINS POWER SOCKET POWER SUPPLY 230V. 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. DO NOT under any circumstances plug the severed plug into any mains socket as this could result in electric shock. [. . . ] · Use . mp3 as the extension when converting audio files into mp3 for saving onto CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e. g. · Do not use the . mp3 extension for other text or non-audio data files as this may result in serious malfunction and harmful noise interference. · For better quality in mp3 disc playback, the CD quality should be recorded 128kbps or above. disc by Direct CD), please enable CDROM access after burning the disc when using CDR. · Playback capability for CD-RW discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the CD-RW disc and the recorder used to create the disc. · For mixed mode discs, only one mode will be selected for playback depending on the recording format. · To ensure good performance, wait until the disc changer completely reads the disc before proceeding. · mp3 files in CD ROM EXTRA format disc cannot be recognized. 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. · Playback capability for CD-RW discs may vary due to variations in the quality of the CD-RW disc and the recorder used to create the disc. The MusicMatch Jukebox This music management software, to be installed on your PC, allows you to compress music files recorded from your audio CDs into mp3 format and stores them on your PC. · It makes the search and download of Internet music easier, · It allows for the management of compressed music and the creation of your own playlist, · The Jukebox is a true audio player installed on your PC, · It gives access to thousands of net radios available on the web today. 16 CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 22 CD and mp3 Playback EN Loading Discs 1. 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. Play and Pause Discs · Press PLAY/PAUSE in stop mode to begin playback. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the tray. Stop Playback During playback, press STOP Attention: Do not push to force closing of the tray during CD playback or tray opening. to stop playback. Selecting a Disc · 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. Note: Be sure to remove all discs from the disc compartment before moving or transporting the unit! Searching Through a CD · Press SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD to skip to the previous or next track. · Press and hold SKIP BACKWARD / SKIP FORWARD to search through a CD while it is playing. 17 CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 23 CD and mp3 Playback Repeat Press REPEAT/RDS to repeat the current track (REPEAT 1), current disc (REPEAT 1 DISC) , all discs (REPEAT ALL DISC), or turn repeat mode off (ALL DISC). · For mp3 CD track information, press CD INFO repeatedly during playback to view Title, Album, Artist, Genre, Year and Bit rate. The information will scroll along the display and the corresponding indicator will light on the left of the display. EN Random Playback Press MIX/PTY to activate and de-activate random playback. The random icon is displayed when it is activated. Setting Up a CD Program (For Single Audio CDs only) Tips: Tips: Random playback can be activated simultaneously with repeat 1 disc (randomly play tracks from one disc repeatedly) or repeat all discs (randomly play tracks from all discs repeatedly). You can create a program of up to 32 tracks. 1. The system displays the next available program number. Sampling Tracks Press INTRO/CT 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. -- PROG01 Track Information · For audio CD track information, press CD INFO on the main unit to select among different CD display options: Track remaining time, Track elapsed time and disc elapsed time. 2. [. . . ] For instructions on cleaning the CD lens, refer to the ones accompanying the lens cleaner. Quit Slacking - A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches on the tape, or worse yet, the tape could break. If you notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it. A 30 CS580 EN 6/10/04 2:25 PM Page 36 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. · 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. [. . . ]