MC 4420 CRUSB - Hi-fi system AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MC 4420 CRUSB AEG

FUNCTION (OFF/ PHONO / USB/SD /

FUNCTION (OFF/ PHONO / USB/SD / AUX-

• To avoid the risk of fi re or electric shock, you should not expose the device to rain or hu- midity. Do not use the device near water (e.g. bathroom, swimming pool, humid cellars)

• Use the device only for the proposed purpose.

• Plug the device only into a properly installed socket. Be sure the device voltage corre- sponds to the grid voltage.

• When using external grid adaptors, pay atten- tion to the correct polarity and voltage. Insert batteries correctly.

• Avoid covering the device’s vent openings.

• Never open the device’s case. Improper repairs can cause severe danger to the user. If the device or particularly the power cord is damaged, don’t use the device any further and have it repaired by a qualifi ed specialist. Check the power cord regularly for damages.

• To avoid any danger, a damaged power cord must be replaced only by the producer, its customer service or a similarly qualifi ed per- son with an equal cord.

• If the device won’t be used over an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord and remove the batteries. These symbols may be found on the device and shall indicate the following: Children and disabled persons

• For the safety of your children, keep any packing parts (plastic bags, cartilage, Styro- foam etc.) out of their reach. Warning! Don’t let small children play with foils for danger of suffocation!

• To save children or frail persons from danger of electric devices, make sure this device is used only under supervision. This device is no toy. Do not let small children play with it. Symbols in this user manual Important notes for your safety are marked distinctively. Pay absolute attention to them to avoid accidents and damage to the device.

Warns of dangers for your health and indi- cates potential risks of injury. Attention: Indicates potential dangers for the device or other objects. Note: Highlights tips and information for you. The lightning symbol warns the user of dangerously high voltages inside the case. The exclamation mark symbol points to important instruction or maintenance remarks in the accom- panying guidelines. English MC 4420 CR_USB final IM for GEL 61 61MC 4420 CR_USB final IM for GEL 61 61 2008-10-10 22:20:592008-10-10 22:20:5962 Location of Controls 1 SD/MMC card slot 2 IR Sensor for remote control 3 Control lamp POWER 4 Cover 5 ● REC Key (encoding function) 6 / keys (scan forward / scan backward) 7 / key (Play/Pause/Stop) 8 EJECT key (Tone arm-reverse) 9 POWER/FUNCTION Function selection switch (OFF/ PHONO / USB/SD / AUX-IN) 10 SOURCE key (USB-SD/MMC switch) 11 FOLDER UP key (up Album) 12 REPEAT/INTRO/RAN key (Repeat/Random play) 13 PROG key 14 LCD-Display 15 AUX IN jack 16 USB connection 17 AC ~ power connection 18 LINE OUT connections 19 Adjustment screw with rubber cover 20 Tone arm counter-weight 21 Needle pressure adjustment ring 22 ANTI-SKATING control 23 Tone arm lift lever 24 Tone arm support/lock 25 33/45 rpm selector 26 PITCH ADJ. control (rpm fi ne tuning) 27 Guiding lever 28 Stroboscope lamp 29 Stroboscope mirror 30 Center axle 31 Record plate 32 Adapter for 45 rpm-single records (Puck) Remote Control 1 INFO key 2 ● REC key (encoding function) 3 key (Play/Pause) 4 (Stop) key 5 SOURCE key 6 Battery compartment 7 FOLDER ▼/▲ key (down Album / up Album) 8 / keys (Scan forward / Scan backward) 9 REPEAT key (Repeat/Random Play) 10 FIND key 11 PROG key First Use of the Device/Introduc- tion

• Before the first use of the device, read the user manual carefully.

• Select a proper place for the device such as a dry, even and non slip area where you can easily operate the device.

• Make sure the device is vented sufficiently.

• If still in place, remove the protection foil from the display.

• Connect the device to your amplifier (AUX IN) by a Cinch cable (2x RCA). Power Supply

• Insert the grid plug into a properly installed three prong socket with 230V, 50Hz.

• Make sure the grid voltage corresponds to the fi gures on the rating plate. Insert the battery Note: The Lithium cell in the battery compartment of the remote control has been saved by a foil for transport. This saves the battery life span. Before fi rst use, remove this foil to activate the remote control. The battery of the remote control is a long life Lithium cell. If during use, the reach of the remote control narrows please proceed as fol- lows:

• Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the remote control.

• Replace the cell by a battery of the same kind (CR 2025). Pay attention to correct polarity.

• Close the battery compartment. If the device is not used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the device to avoid any leaking of battery acid. Attention: Batteries don’t pertain to household waste. Please take empty batteries to a competent collection point or back to a dealer. English MC 4420 CR_USB final IM for GEL 62 62MC 4420 CR_USB final IM for GEL 62 62 2008-10-10 22:21:012008-10-10 22:21:0163

• Never expose batteries to high temperatures or direct sunlight or throw batteries into fi re for danger of explosion!

• Keep batteries away from children. They are not toys!

• Don’t open batteries forcefully.

• Avoid contact to metal objects (Rings, nails, screws etc.) for danger of short circuit!

• By a short circuit, batteries can heat up strongly and eventually catch fi re. Burnings can be the result.

• For your safety, battery poles should be taped during transport.

• If a battery leaks avoid rubbing the liquid into eyes or mucous membranes. After touching the fl uid, clean your hands and rinse eyes with clean water; if discomfort continues see the doctor. General Operation Note: Some keys you can fi nd as well on the device as on the remote control. Identical keys effect the same function. Turning off The device is out of operation when the mode selection switch (9) is in OFF position. The POWER control lamp goes out. Then pull the mains plug. Infrared remote control For wireless control within a distance of 5m. If the distance decreases you should change the batteries. For proper operation mind a clear view between the remote control and the sen- sor (2) on the device. USB Connection (16) This device has been designed according to the latest standard of technical development in the fi eld of USB. The vast amount of various all kinds of USB storage media offered today don’t allow to provide full compatibility with all USB storage media. Due to this reason, in rare cases problems might occur with playback of USB storage media. This is no malfunction of the device.

1. Push the mode selection switch (9) in the

USB/SD position. The display will show “ NO USB”. The device is now in USB mode.

2. Connect a USB storage media.

3. After a few seconds, the display will show the

total number of folders and songs/tracks.

4. Press the key (7/3) to play the music

data. The current song, the symbol ► MP3 or ► WMA will appear on the display respec- tively.

5. For operation please refer to section “De-

scription of keys”. Attention: Before removing the USB storage media, put the mode selection switch (9) to PHONO. SD/MMC card slot (1)

1. If you want to playback data from a SD/MMC

card insert it in the provided slot.

2. Press the card into the slot till it snaps in with

3. Put the mode selection switch (9) in the

4. Press the SOURCE key (10/5) once. The

symbol “ ” will appear on the display. The device is now in SD/MMC mode. After a few seconds, the display will show the total num- ber of folders and songs/tracks.

5. Press the key (7/3) to playback the

music data. The current song, the symbol ► MP3 or ► WMA will appear on the display respectively.

6. For handling please refer to the section “De-

scription of operational keys”.

7. Press onto the SD/MMC card again to

remove it. AUX-IN Jack (15) For the connection of analogue player devices. Through this jack, you can play the input of other devices like MP3 players, CD players etc. via the speakers of this device.

1. Connect the external device to the AUX-IN

jack with a 3.5mm Stereo jack plug.

2. Put the mode selection switch (9) in AUX-IN

position. The display will show “AUX”. English MC 4420 CR_USB final IM for GEL 63 63MC 4420 CR_USB final IM for GEL 63 63 2008-10-10 22:21:042008-10-10 22:21:0464

3. Via the speakers, you will hear the playback

of the external device.

4. For further procedures, please refer to the

user manual of the external source. Note: Adjust the volume of the external device to a comfortable level. Record Player Adjustments Before being able to use the record player, you might have to adjust some settings. Horizontal balance and surface pressure

1. Set the ANTI-SKATING

control (22) to “0”.

2. Push the tone arm counter-

weight to the end of the tone arm. Turn the tone arm counterweight till the keyway snaps into the furrow.

3. Turn the tone arm counter-

weight clockwise backwards till the end of the white mark is reached (Fig.2).

4. Now turn the surface

pressure adjustment ring till position “1” is above the line (Fig.3).

5. Now turn the tone arm

counterweight counter clock- wise to adjust the weight. Anti-Skating (22) The Anti-Skating function counters the pull of the needle inside.

• Adjust the scale to the same value as the surface pressure adjustment ring (21). Record Player operation

1. Set the mode selection switch (9) to PHO-

2. Open the cover (4) by pulling it upwards on

3. Put a record on the turntable. When using

a 45rpm single put the adapter (puck) (32), central axle (30).

4. Unlock the lock of the tone arm support (24)

and remove the needle protection.

5. Set the desired revs with the rpm selection

6. Use the tone arm lift lever (23) to lift the tone

arm. Using the guiding lever (27), guide the tone arm over the outer edge of the record. The turntable will start revolving automati- cally. Use the tone arm lift lever again to let the needle touch down on the record.

7. At the end of the record, the tone arm will

return automatically to its support. Lock the holder and attach the needle protection. Note:

• With some records, the turntable might stop before the end of the record because the switch-off point lies outside of the tone arms radius. In this case, adjust the desired switch-off point using the adjustment screw (19).

1. Remove the rubber cover.

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2. Turn the screw clockwise to set the switch-

off point closer to the center.

3. Reattach the rubber cover.

• If the switch-off point is outside of the record end, adjust the screw counter clockwise. The switch-off point will be moved toward the edge of the record.

• To stop playback before the record end press the EJECT key (8). The tone arm will return automatically to its support. Lock the holder and attach the needle protection. Rpm fi ne tuning control (26) This control helps you to fi ne tune the turntable speed. + = faster ,- = slower Using the stroboscope mirror rows, you can adjust the proper revolution level according to the record size in use.

• While the turntable is rotating move the PITCH ADJ. control so that the illuminated mirror row optically is brought to a virtual standstill.

• The turntable will revolve now in the optimal speed for this record. Description of Control Keys (7/3) You can suspend and resume playback. The elapsed playing time fl ashes on the display. Pressing the key again resumes playback from the same point. SOURCE (10/5) Press this key to switch between USB and card modes. The symbol “ ” or “ ” appears on the display respectively. / (6/8) With running music track: With you can skip to the next track or the next but one etc.

• When you press and hold the key a music search starts (the sound is muted).

• When you press and hold the key in the stop mode a quick run begins to your desired track. Pressing the key starts the playback of the track. The key can be used for the following: Press 1x = starts the current song from the beginning Press 2x = skips to the previous track. Press 3x = plays the foregoing song etc. Press and hold to start a music search (the sound is muted). Press and hold to start a quick run to your de sired track begins. Pressing the key starts the playback of the track. (7/4) MP3/WMA is stopped. Note: Press and hold the / key (7) on the device to stop playback. REPEAT/INTRO/RAN (12) (9 on the RC) Press 1x: The current song will be repeated continually (the display shows

Press 2x: The complete CD will be repeated continually (the display shows “ ALL”). Press 3x: The selected folder on the MP3 CD will be repeated continually (the dis play shows “ FOLDER”). Using the FOLDER UP / FOLDER ▼/▲ keys (11/7 on the remote control), you can select the individual folders. Press 4x: Each track on the CD will be played for 10 seconds. Press 5x: RANDOM appears on the display, MP3 and the track number played fi rst. All tracks will be played in a random sequence. Press 6x: The mode will be deactivated and the CD will be played back in the normal mode. FIND (10 on the RC) With a CD in MP3 format You can search for content (when included in the MP3 fi le) as follows: English MC 4420 CR_USB final IM for GEL 65 65MC 4420 CR_USB final IM for GEL 65 65 2008-10-10 22:21:072008-10-10 22:21:0766 Press 1x: The name of the fi rst track with the initial letter “A” will be shown in the display. If “NOFILE” appears on the display there’s no track with initial let- ter “A”. Using the / keys (6/8) you can select the fi rst track of the next initial “A-Z” and “0-9”. Note : Only one track of a certain initial can be displayed. If there are more tracks with the same initial on the CD in spite only one track will be shown. Press 2x: The title of the fi rst folder appears on the display. Select the desired folder by the / keys (6/8) and press the key. Playback will start with the fi rst track of this folder. Press 3x: The display changes to the normal mode. INFO (1 on the RC) If the ID-3 tag information is saved it appears on the display as running belt. FOLDER ▼ (7 on the RC) Press this key during playback to move one folder down. Afterwards, playback will start au- tomatically. If this key is pressed in stop mode the fi rst track number of the selected folder appears on the display. Start playback with the key. FOLDER UP / ▲ (11) (7 on the RC) Press this key during playback to move one folder up. The following steps see above. Encoding Function This function enables you to convert data from a record or a connected analogue source (AUX-IN) into MP3 format in real time and to save it on your connected MP3 player or on an inserted memory card. In addition you have the opportunity to transfer data from a memory card to your MP3 player and vice versa. Note: The device automatically creates a folder on the target media: AUDIO = record; FCOPY = data transfer USB/CARD.

1. Select the desired source by the mode selec-

tion switch (9) ((USB/SD / AUX-IN or PHO- NO). Prepare a record or connect your MP3 player or insert your memory card.

2. For data transfer between USB and card:

Using the SOURCE key(10/5) you can select the media you want to transfer data from. In stop mode, press the ●REC key (5/2) to transfer all fi les. For records: Start playback as described in “Record Player Operation” and then press the ● REC key. For external sources (AUX-IN): Start play- back as described in “AUX-IN Jack” and then press the ● REC key.

3. The device will check now if an MP3 player

or a memory card has been connected. USB or CARD fl ashes on the display respectively. Note:

• For data transfer between USB and card, the device checks the target media fi rst for suffi cient memory.

• If you have connected both MP3 player and memory card, USB and CARD appear on the display. You can select the target media by the / keys (6/8).

• If you press the ● REC key during playback of a track only this track will be recorded. The device will stop after fi nishing the playback of this MP3 track.

• When recording from a record, the device will not recognize the end of the track auto- matically.

4. “REC” and the symbol of the target media

will fl ash on the display. Note: During data transfer between USB and card, the copying status is indicated by a percent display. There is no sound. English MC 4420 CR_USB final IM for GEL 66 66MC 4420 CR_USB final IM for GEL 66 66 2008-10-10 22:21:092008-10-10 22:21:0967

5. Press the ● REC key to stop or abort the

recording. Note: Files aborted during data transfer between USB and card will not be saved. Programmable Playback Allows programming of an arbitrary track se- quence.

1. Press and hold the / key (7) on the

device or press the key (4) on the RC.

2. Press the PROG key (13/11 on the RC).

“P-01” (memory) fl ashes on the display and “PROG” appears. Select the desired track using the / keys (6/8) and press the PROG key again. The display will change to memory P-02.

3. Select the next track using the / keys

and press the PROG key again. Repeat this procedure till all tracks are chosen. Note: With the memory capacity reached by the tracks to be programmed, “FULL” will fl ash on the display.

4. Press the key (7/3) to start playback.

The display shows all track numbers in their sequence; the symbol ► MP3 or ► WMA and PROG appear on the display. You can also suspend playback by this key.

5. Pressing and holding the / key (7) or

pressing the key (4) will stop playback but the program will remain.

6. To resume playback of the program, please

fi rst press the PROG key once and then press the key.

7. To delete the program, press and hold the

/ key (7) or press the key (4). The icon PROG will disappear. The device stops automatically after playback of all programmed tracks. The programmed order will remain in the memory till you change to normal mode or remove the CD or the device is switched off. You can combine the programmed tracks with the REPEAT function. After programming and starting the device, press the REPEAT/INTRO/ RAN key (12) (9 on the RC) up to 4x to apply the modes as described in section “REPEAT/ INTRO/RAN”. Please remark: There is an abundance of burning and com- pression modes as well as differences in quality of USB storage media and SD/MMC memory cards. Due to these facts, in rare cases, problems may occur with playback of USB storage media and SD/MMC memory cards. This is not a mal- function of the device. Cleaning and Maintenance

• Before cleaning, pull the power plug.

FUNCTION (OFF/ PHONO / USB/SD / AUX-