SLS 4712 - Système hifi AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SLS 4712 AEG

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diening (DVD (16), AUX (15), USB/SD (6) of FM (1)).

Mode supports de stockage

(DVD (16), AUX (15), USB/SD (6), o FM (1)).

(DVD (16), AUX (15), USB/SD (6) o FM (1)).

button (keep the button pressed to switch

between standby and operating mode.)

Remote control (Fig. 2)

Switches the unit to radio mode.

Selects the preset radio station.

3 MUTE: Switches to mute.

Restores the factory defaults.

Toggles the unit between PL ON (5.1) and PL OFF (2.1)

Selects USB or card slot.

Adjusts the volume of the center speaker in combination

with the VOL +/- buttons.

Start/pause music playback from USB or memory cards.

Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer with the VOL +/-

Scans radio stations.

Adjusts the volume of the surround speakers in combi-

nation with the VOL +/- buttons.

Increase/reduce overall volume.

/ : Select next/previous track.

Adjusts the volume of the front speakers in combination

with the VOL +/- buttons.

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General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the

appliance into operation and keep the instructions including

the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the in-

ternal packing. If you give this device to other people, please

also pass on the operating instructions.

• To avoid the risk of re or an electric shock, you should

not expose the device to rain or moisture. Consequently,

do not use the device in the immediate vicinity of water

- for example near a bath tub, a swimming pool or in a

• Use the device only for the intended purpose.

• Only connect the device at a properly installed plug

socket. Pay attention that the specified voltage corre-

sponds to the voltage of the plug socket.

• When using external mains supply, pay attention to the

correct polarity and voltage. Always place the batteries in

the correct direction.

• Assemble the device in such a way that the available

ventilation openings are not covered.

• Do not insert any objects into the bass reex opening.

• Never open the housing of the device. Incorrect repairs

can constitute a considerable risk for the user. Should the

device become damaged, in particular the mains supply

cable, do not operate the device any longer, but rather

have it repaired by an expert. Check the mains supply

cable regularly for damage.

• For safety reasons a broken or damaged mains lead may

only be replaced by an equivalent lead from the manu-

facturer, our customer service department or a similarly

• If the device is not used for a longer period, remove the

plug connector from the plug socket or take out the bat-

These symbols may be found on the machine and are

intended to indicate the following:

The lightning symbol should advise the user

of parts in the inside of the device which carry

dangerously high voltage levels.

The symbol with an exclamation mark should

advise the user of important operation or

maintenance instructions in the accompany-

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is

essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid

accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates pos-

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other

This highlights tips and information.

Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all

packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of

Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the

foil as there is a danger of suffocation!

• This device is not intended to be used by individuals

(including children) who have restricted physical, sensory

or mental abilities and/or insufficient knowledge and/or

experience, unless they are supervised by an individual

who is responsible for their safety or have received

instructions on how to use the device.

• Children should be supervised at all times in order to

ensure that they do not play with the device.

• Remove all devices from the packing and replace the

internal packaging material back in the box.

• Retain the packaging if possible during the entire guaran-

• Do not insert the plug of the subwoofer into the socket

until all loudspeakers and connections have been cor-

• If applicable, remove the protective plastic from the

display and the front panel.English

For optimum installation of the loudspeakers, please fol-

• Switch off the subwoofer before connecting the speak-

ers or modifying the connection.

• Make sure that the uninsulated speaker wires do not

touch/cross. Risk of short circuiting!

• Do not operate the unit at maximum volume. This may

• Never connect the speakers to the mains!

• Never touch the speaker membranes with your hands

or with objects. Doing so may damage the membranes.

• Do not overload the speaker boxes.

• that the plug-in connectors are rmly in place. Poor

connections can result in interference.

• that exposed wires do not touch or cross each other.

Danger of short-circuiting!

1 Antenna connection

Plug the supplied FM wire antenna onto the connection.

2 AUX R/L INPUT (2.1 connections)

For connection of an external sound source with normal

stereo recording (e.g. hi-fi video recorder).

Alternatively, you can switch to PRO-LOGIC, which

modifies the stereo signal to simulate a surround

sound. All loudspeakers are then activated.

3 DVD INPUT (5.1 connections)

Used for connecting an external sound source to a

5.1 output (e.g. DVD player).

The device has an analogue 5.1 connection for an AC3

• Outputs on the right and left for connection of the

front loudspeakers (FR/FL).

• Outputs for connection of the surround speaker

boxes right and left (SR/SL).

• Output for connection of the centre loudspeaker (C).

1. Remove around 1.5 cm of the cable insulation.

2. Twist the end of the cable.

3. Open the cable terminal by pressing on the latch.

4. Now connect the speaker cable of the respective box

to the corresponding connection on the subwoofer.

Check that the polarity is correct. The wire marked

with a white stripe is +.

5 POWER ON/OFF switch

With this switch the system can be switched on and off.

• Every time it is switched on the device starts in

5.1 (AC3) operation.

• After the device has been separated from the

power supply the values set by you are reset to the

default values set at the factory.

When you have connected all loudspeakers and devices as

described you can insert the mains plug of the subwoofer

into a correctly installed 230 volt, 50 hertz power socket.English

The correct wiring should be as follows:

Inserting the battery/batteries

(battery/batteries not supplied)

• Open the lid of the battery compartment on the back of

• Insert 2 batteries of type R03 “AAA” 1.5 V. Ensure that the

polarity is correct (see the oor of the battery compart-

ment)! If the remote control is not used for a prolonged

period, remove the batteries in order to prevent battery

• Now close the battery compartment.

• Different battery types or new and used batteries must

not be used together.

• Batteries are not to be disposed of together with

domestic wastes. Dispose of the used batteries at the

relevant collection bin or at your dealer’s.

Do not expose the batteries to high temperatures or direct

sunlight. Never throw batteries into the fire. There is a

danger of explosion!

When the remote control is used, care should be taken that

there are no objects between the remote control and the

central loudspeaker. (e.g. table, chair, etc.). These objects pre-

vent the infrared beam of the remote control from reaching

the receiver of the central loudspeaker. It is then not possible

to control the television with the remote control.

Some buttons are located both on the front panel of the

device and on the remote control. The buttons with the

same designation have the same function.

Insert the plug in a duly installed 230 V/50 Hz socket.

1. Switch on your sound source (e.g. DVD player) and start

2. Turn on the subwoofer with the on/off switch on the rear

3. Select the desired input source. To do so, press the cor-

responding button on the remote control (DVD (16),

AUX (15), USB/SD (6), or FM (1)).

• You can also select the input source by repeatedly

pressing the SOURCE button (7 on the unit).

• After changing the input source and after discon-

necting from the mains, the values you have preset

are reset to the factory defaults.

• Every time it is switched on the device starts in

5.1 (AC3) operation. “dU” appears on the display.

4. Use the PRO-LOGIC button to switch between 2.1 and

5. With the VOL +/- button you can set the overall volume.

This button is used to quickly turn off the volume. The indica-

tor ashes on the display. Press the button again to cancel

Adjust the volume of the individual speakers

1. Firstly, on the remote control, press the button of the

speaker whose volume you want to adjust (CEN (7),

SUB (9), SURR (12), FRONT (14)).

2. Then press the VOL +/- buttons to adjust the volume of

the center, subwoofer, surround, or front speaker.

Please note! The surround and centre loudspeakers

can only be controlled during 5.1 operation.

To turn off, switch the POWER button on the back of the unit

to the OFF position.English

1. Press the FM button (1) to switch the unit to radio mode.

2. Tune the desired station with the TUNING+/TUNING-

buttons. If you keep one of the buttons pressed, the unit

will scan to the next radio station. The tuned frequency is

shown on the display.

1. Search for a station as described under “Scan stations”.

and buttons (13) to select the preset loca-

tion at which you want to store the station.

4. Press the MEMORY button again. The preset location

ashes briey and the station is preset.

Select preset stations

You have two options to select the preset radio station:

• Use the numeric buttons (11).

to play the radio station.

Storage media compatibility

There is a wide range of compression methods as well as

variations in quality between storage media. These unfor-

tunately do not allow us to guarantee full compatibility. For

these reasons, there may be problems in rare cases in playing

back music from memory cards and USB sticks. This is not a

malfunction of the device.

1. Press the USB/SD button (6). “Ud” appears on the dis-

2. Connect a USB stick. USB appears on the display.

Playback then begins. The elapsed playing time of the

current title is shown on the display.

For operation, please refer to the “Explanation of controls”

If you have also inserted a memory card at the same time,

this will be accessed first. Remove the memory card to play

back files from the USB.

Before removing the USB stick, switch to another input

1. Press the USB/SD button (6). “Ud” appears on the dis-

2. Insert a memory card into the card slot. SD appears on

the display. Playback then begins. The elapsed playing

time of the current title is shown on the display.

For operation, please refer to the “Explanation of controls”

Before removing the memory card, switch to another input

Explanation of controls

You can briey pause and restart playback. The elapsed

playing time ashes on the display. Press the button again to

continue playback at the same point.

button to skip to the next or to the subse-

• Use the button to skip to the previous title.

Directly select the music track. After entering the title number,

button to start playback.

No power supply. Check the mains con-

nection and the posi-

tion of the on/off switch

Set the subwoofer to

Disconnect the power

supply for 5 sec. Then

switch the device on

Standby: <1 W Operating mode: max. 75 W Playable file formats: MP3/WMA Net weight: 5.8 kg

Frequency range: FM 87.5 ~ 108 MHz

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

This device has been tested according to all relevant current

CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low

voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance

with the latest safety regulations.

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equip-

ment in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer

use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on

the environment and human health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reuti-

lization of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be dis-

posed of can be obtained from your local authority.Język polski