User manual THOMSON TM9235

[. . . ] This unit comply with the existing requirements In accordance with the rating plate of the unit, this unit complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetlc compatibillity. Before throwing any batteries away, consult your distributor who may be able to take them back for specific recycling. Make sure you turn down the volume on the unit before you put on headphones. Increase the volume to the desired level only after headphone are in place. CAUTION ­ INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS FAILED OR DEFEATED. [. . . ] · You should use with extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. · Even if your headset is an open-air designed to let you to hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high that you are unable to hear what is around you. Don't Infringe This product should only be used for the purposes for which it is sold, that is, entertainment, violating no copyright law. Any attempts to use this product for unintended purposes are unlawful and therefore not condoned by Thomson. TM9235 EN 4 12/10/04, 10:32 AM Table of Contents Safety Information Important Information Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1 TM9235 EN 5 12/10/04, 10:32 AM Before You Begin EN Useful Advice · 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. To correct the problem, turn off the power and wait about 30 minutes for moisture to evaporate. · Never leave the tray open as dust could cover the laser lens and/or the tray could be bumped into accidentally. · Do not place the system near wet areas such as bathrooms and pool side. Avoid storing the system at humid places or near abnormally heated areas. To disconnect power completely, unplug the power cord from the power outlet. · Ensure minimum distance around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspaper, etc. · No naked flame source, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. · Attention should be paid to enviornment aspects of battery disposal. AC Power Plug the power supply cord into the AC power jack on the back of the unit, and into an AC power supply outlet that accepts the plug supplied with your unit. 2 TM9235 EN 6 12/10/04, 10:32 AM Before You Begin Battery Power You can insert 6 D-sized alkaline batteries (not supplied) and you can take your stereo just about anywhere. · Open the battery compartment door on the bottom of the unit by pressing down on the tab and pulling out the cover. · Before inserting the batteries, observe the polarities (that is, + and -) of the battery, then relate the polarities to the engraved diagram located on the battery compartment door. Note that the AC line cord must be unplugged from the jack on the back of the unit to operate on batteries. · Any battery may leak electrolyte under the following circumstances: - if mixed with a different battery type, - if inserted incorrectly, - if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, - if disposed of in fire, or - if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged EN Attention: Be sure to remove batteries when storing the set for more than 30 days. Be sure to dispose of leaky, weak or dead batteries properly according to federal, state, and local regulations. To prevent injury or damage, do not reverse batteries and do not mix battery type. Important Battery Information · Remove the batteries to avoid leakage if you do not use your system for more than one month. · Discard leaky batteries immediately as leaking batteries may cause skin burns or other personal injuries. Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to provincial and local regulations. 3 TM9235 EN 7 12/10/04, 10:32 AM Before You Begin EN What's so special about this audio CD / mp3 disc player? Besides traditional audio CDs, this player is meant to play mp3 files encoded on a CD-ROM. You can store up to 12 hours of music on a single disc (at 128kbps). Creating mp3 CDs requires the use of a computer with a CD-R / CD-RW writer and a music management software (MusicMatch Jukebox recommended). You may download MusicMatch Jukebox (www. musicmatch. com), and follow the installation and operation instructions in order to enjoy mp3 playback. MusicMatch Jukebox FOLDER CD FUNCTIONS FOLDER CD RADIO OFF CD-R / RW This unit is compatible with audio CD-R/RW discs. mp3 Recommendations · Use . mp3 as the extension when converting audio files into mp3 for saving onto CD-R(W) or CD-ROM, e. g. [. . . ] · Make sure the files are in MPEG 1/2 layer 3 format. 11 TM9235 EN 15 12/10/04, 10:32 AM Maintenance EN Cleaning the exterior · Disconnect the system from AC power before cleaning the exterior of the unit with a soft dust cloth · Clean the exterior with a soft clean cloth or slightly moistened chamois leather. DO NOT use solvents as it may cause damage to the unit. · If a CD becomes dirty, wet a soft cloth in water, wring it out well, wipe the dirt away gently, and then remove any water drops with a dry cloth. · Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic agents on CDs. Also, never clean CDs with benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents which may cause damage to disc surface. Handling CDs · Do not touch the signal surfaces. [. . . ]