Available stations are programmed in order of waveband reception strength: FM, followed by MW (LW). Any previous presets e.g. manually programmed will be erased. • Press PROG•MODE for 5 seconds or more to activate autostore programming. (If you want to stop autostore programming, press PROG•MODE briefly again.) ™ The display shows , prog blinks, followed by the radio station details when stored (See 5). After all stations are stored, the first preset station will then automatically play. MP3-CD/CD Player General information Supported formats: – Disc format: ISO 9960, Joliet, finalized multisession – MP3 music files – MP3 bit rate (data rate): 32-320 kbps and variable bit rate – Total number of music files maximum: 999 – Some encoder software offer an option to protect music files, i.e. the files can only be played on the computer which created them. If you burn such files on a CD-ROM, you cannot play them on this unit. Make sure to deactivate the protection option in the encoder software before creating the music files. In this case you are responsible for adherence to all local or international copyrights. MP3-CD • Make sure the file names of the MP3 files end with .mp3 This set does not play/ support the following: – UDF disc format. – Non-finalized discs. – Recordings created on e.g. DirectCD, Packet Writing and Package Writing. – Playlist files e.g. m3u, pls of WMA, AAC, Winamp, Sonic, RealJukebox, MS Mediaplayer 7.0, MusicMatch. Display indication for CD functions – : CD door open – : when reading disc contents (See 6) – : icon throughout CD operation – : icon throughout MP3-CD operation – In stop mode: total track number and total playback time (CDs); or total album and track number for MP3-CD and mixed format CDs (See 7) – : and the current track number at the beginning of a track (See 8) – During CD playback: elapsed playback time of current track and current track number – Pause: elapsed playback time flashes (See 9) – Shuffle/ repeat modes: when the respective mode is activated – prog when CD programme active; also appears briefly when you store a track (See 0). – or : programme activated but no tracks selected (See !). – : programme memory full – : programme cancelled (See @) – or : no disc/ error in CD operation/ CD-R(W) is blank or the disc is not finalized (see Troubleshooting). MP3-CD/ CD playback This unit can play: – all pre-recorded audio CDs – all finalized audio CDR(W)s – MP3-CDs (CD-ROMs with MP3 files) 1 Adjust the source selector to CD. ™ Display: shows briefly (See 6). Note: MP3-CDs may take more than 10 seconds to read. 2 To open the CD door, lift the CD door at the edge marked LIFT TO OPEN. 3 Insert a disc with the printed side facing up and press the CD door gently close. 4 Press 2; on the set to start playback. 5 To pause playback press 2;. To resume, press 2; again. 6 To stop CD playback, press STOP 9. Erasing a programme You can erase the contents of the memory by: – opening the CD door; – selecting TUNER source; – pressing 9 (twice during playback or in the stop position). ™ Display: shows briefly when programme is cancelled. (See @) Precautions & General Maintenance (See #) • Place the set on a hard and flat surface so that the system does not tilt. • Do not expose the set, batteries or CDs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. • Do not cover the set. Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of 6 inches between the ventilation holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary to prevent heat build-up. • The mechanical parts of the set contain selflubricating bearings and must not be oiled or lubricated. • To clean the set, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene or abrasives as these may harm the housing. CD player and CD handling (See $) • The lens of the CD player should never be touched! • Sudden changes in the surrounding temperature can cause condensation to form and the lens of your CD player to cloud over. Playing a CD is then not possible. Do not attempt to clean the lens but leave the set in a warm environment until the moisture evaporates. • Always close the CD door to keep the CD compartment dust-free. To clean, dust the compartment with a soft dry cloth. • To clean the CD, wipe in a straight line from the centre towards the edge using a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use cleaning agents as they may damage the disc. • Never write on a CD or attach any stickers to it. Using AC Power 1 Check if the power voltage, as shown on the type plate located on the bottom of the set, corresponds to your local power supply. If it does not, consult your dealer or service centre. 2 Connect the power cord to the AC MAINS inlet and the wall outlet. The power supply is now connected and ready for use. 3 To switch off completely, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to protect your set during heavy thunderstorms. The typeplate is located on ...