MC 4402 CD - Hi-fi system AEG - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Hi-fi system with CD player, cassette recorder and radio tuner
Model	MC 4402 CD
Brand	AEG
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Main functions	CD player, FM/AM radio, cassette playback, MP3
Sound settings	Volume, bass (low) and treble (tone)
Display	LED screen with clock, frequency and CD information
Remote control	Infrared, lithium battery, range up to 5 meters
Connectivity	Headphone output (PHONES), speaker connectors (SPEAKER R/L), FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna
CD functions	Programmed playback, repeat, random, intro, ESP anti-shock
Cassette functions	Playback, recording, fast forward/rewind, pause
Radio	FM (stereo) and AM, station memory
Warranty	24 months
Safety	Laser class 1, moisture protection, ventilation
Maintenance	Clean with a soft dry cloth, do not use abrasive products
Remote control batteries	Lithium cell, respect polarity, do not throw into fire

Frequently Asked Questions - MC 4402 CD AEG

How do I set the time on the AEG MC 4402 CD hi-fi system?

To set the time, put the unit into standby mode (STANDBY). Press and hold the MEMORY button. The minutes flash: use the ◀◀ or ▶▶ buttons to adjust. Press TONE to switch to hours, adjust in the same way, then press MEMORY twice to save.

How do I record onto an audio cassette?

Insert a cassette with the anti-copy tab intact. Select the source (CD or radio) using the CD or BAND/TUNER buttons. Press simultaneously ● RECORD and ▶ PLAY to start recording. Use II PAUSE to pause temporarily.

How do I program a playlist on the CD player?

Stop playback with ■ STOP. Press MEMORY: the display shows P01. Select the first track with ◀◀ or ▶▶, then press MEMORY. Repeat for the following tracks. Start playback with ▶/II.

How do I improve FM radio reception?

Fully extend the wire antenna at the back of the unit. Turn it or change its position to reduce interference. For weak stereo FM stations, try orienting the antenna differently.

How do I use the ESP anti-shock function?

With an audio CD in stop mode, press the ESP button on the remote control up to twice. The display shows ESP ON or ESP OFF. This function uses a buffer memory to prevent skips due to shocks.

How do I replace the remote control battery?

Open the battery compartment on the side of the remote control. Replace the lithium cell with a battery of the same type, respecting the indicated polarity. Close the compartment. Do not dispose of used batteries in household waste.

What should I do if the display shows 'ERR1' or 'NO DISC'?

ERR1 means the disc is not properly loaded: open the CD compartment, remove the CD and place it correctly on the centering spindle. NO DISC indicates no disc is present: insert an audio or MP3 CD.

How do I repeat a track or the entire CD during playback?

During playback, press REPEAT once to repeat the current track (REPEAT displayed). Press twice to repeat the entire disc (REPEAT ALL). A third press cancels repeat.

How do I use the MUTE function?

Press the MUTE button on the remote control to instantly mute the sound. The display shows MUTE. Press MUTE again to restore the volume.

How do I connect the speakers to the system?

At the back of the unit, connect the speakers to the SPEAKER R/L terminals (23). Ensure correct polarity (+/-). Use appropriate cable and plug the unit into a 230 V outlet.

USER MANUAL MC 4402 CD AEG

Three modern audio equipment units (two with speaker towers, one with a digital display) on a reflective surface, no visible text or symbols.

FM (MHz) = UKW, MW (KHz) = middengolf (AM)

28 Touche MP3 MOD (US) (mode)

29 Touche - VOLUME (volume)

30 Touche ▶ / II CD lecture / pause

32 Touche TONE (son)

10 Portadiscos OPEN/CLOSE

FM (MHz) = Onda corta inferior, AM (KHz) = Onda media:

10 OPEN/CLOSE Vano CD

FM (MHz) = UKW, MW (KHz) = onda media:

TONE (32): V. in "TONE"

REPEAT (34): V. in "REPEAT"

c ▶▶ knapp for framoverspoling – kassett

d ◀◀ knapp for tilbakespoling – kassett

28 MP3 MOD(US)-knapp

29 - VOLUME - volumknapp

30 ▶ / II CD avspillings-/pauseknapp

Spille inn kassetter

General safety instructions

To avoid the risk of fi 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 damp cellar.

Use the device only for the intended purpose.

Only connect the device at a properly installed plug socket. Pay attention that the specified voltage corresponds 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.

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 manufacturer, our customer service department or a similar qualified person.

If the device is not used for a longer period, remove the plug connector from the plug socket or take out the batteries.

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 accompanying documentation.

Devices bearing this symbol work with a „class 1 laser“ for tracing the CD. The built-in safety switches should prevent the user being exposed to dangerous laser light, which is

invisible to the human eye, when the CD compartment is opened.

Under no circumstances should these safety switches be bypassed or manipulated, as this could result in a danger of exposure to the laser light.

Description of the Controls

1 Sensor for the remote control

2 STANDBY/ON button

3 ◀ CD button (reverse search)

4 Function selection switch CD

5 ▶▶▶ CD button (forward search)

6 Function selection switch TAPE

7 MEMORY button

8 CD compartment

9 LED display/frequency scale

10 OPEN/CLOSE CD compartment

11 ▶ / II CD play/pause button

12 Function selector switch BAND/TUNER

13 ■ CD stop button

14 Function selection switch TONE

15 CD REPEAT button

16 VOLUME control

17 Cassette compartment

18 ▼ door PUSH OPEN

19 Function buttons - cassette

a II pause button - cassette

b ■ /▲ stop/eject button - cassette

c ▶▶ forward wind button - cassette

d ◀◀ reverse wind button - cassette

e ▶ play button - cassette

f ● record button - cassette

Reverse Side

20 FM throw-out aerial

21 AM aerial connection

22 PHONES headphone connection

23 SPEAKER R/L - loudspeaker connections

24 Mains connection

Remote Control

25 TAPE button

26 TUNER / BAND button

27 DISPLAY button

28 MP3 MOD(US) button

29 - VOLUME - button

30 ▶ / II CD play/pause button

31 ◀ CD button (reverse search)

32 TONE button

33 MEMORY button

34 REPEAT button

35 MUTE button

36▶▶I CD button (reverse search)

37 ■ CD stop button

38 + VOLUME - button

39 ESP button

40 INTRO button

41 RANDOM button

42 CD button

43 POWER button

Initial Operation of the Machine/Introduction

- Please read the instructions carefully before using the machine for the first time!

- Remove any transport screws on the CD and cassette sections.

- Select a suitable place to install the machine and loudspeakers, e.g. a dry, flat, non-slip surface on which the device is easy to operate.

- Please ensure that the device is sufficiently ventilated!

- Connect the loudspeakers to the connections (23) on the back.

Power Supply

• Insert the mains plug into a correctly installed 230 V, 50 Hz mains power socket. Please ensure that the mains voltage is the same as that stated on the type plate.
• After you have inserted the plug into the socket the device automatically switches to the STANDBY mode and the time „00:00“ appears in the display (9).

Setting the Time (in the Standby Mode)

• Keep the MEMORY button (7) (33 on the remote control) pressed down. The minutes begin to flash.
• Press the ◄◀ button (3/31) or the ▶▶I button (5/36) once to move the display forwards or backwards by one minute. If you keep the respective button pressed down, the fi gures change more quickly (fast mode). Keep the button pressed down until the desired fi gure is reached.
• In order to set the hours, please press the TONE button (14) (32 on the remote control). The hours begin to fl ash.
• Please set the hours in the same way as you set the minutes.
• In order to store the time, press the MEMORY button twice. The time stops flashing in the display (9).
• This setting will be retained even if the device changes to the standby mode.

Note: If the had display fl ashes, this means that the time setting has been lost, possibly due to a power cut, and has to be set again.

Remote Control Batteries

The battery in the remote control is a long-life lithium battery. If the range of the remote control decreases, please proceed as follows:

• Open the battery compartment on the side of the remote control.
• Replace the battery with a battery of the same type. Please ensure the polarity is correct (see imprint on the device holding the battery in place).
• Now close the battery compartment.

Note: Batteries should not be thrown in the domestic waste. Please return used batteries to the appropriate collection points or to the dealer where you bought them.

Batteries must never be thrown into a fire.

General Operation

STANDBY/ON

(2/43): This switches the device on or into the standby mode. The display lights up in blue.

TONE (14/32): This is used to increase or reduce the bass. Press the TONE button and the letters „BAS 0“ (bass sounds) appears in the display (9). With the VOLUME button you can alter the setting up to max. +7 and min. -7. If you press the TONE button again, the letters „TRE 0“ (treble sounds) appears in the display.

Please proceed in the same way as with the bass sounds.

PHONES

Headphone

connection (22): When the plug of a set of headphones is inserted into the headphone socket on the back of the device the loudspeakers are switched off. If your plug does not fit, please use an appropriate adapter.

VOLUME

(16/29/38): This is used to set the individual volume. Turn the control a little to the right - VOL + or to the left - VOL -. The letters „VOL“ and a figure appear in the display. This corresponds to the volume that has been set as far as „VOL MAX“ or „VOLUME 00“.

Infrared

remote control: This is used for operating the device without a cable from a distance of up to 5 metres. If the range decreases, the batteries have to be changed. Please ensure that there is nothing blocking the direct line of vision between the remote control and the infrared receiver on the device.

Listening to the Radio

Setting the Stations

Press the BAND/TUNER button (12/26) in order to activate radio operation. The display shows the radio frequency and the radio band on the left. FM (MHz) and MW (KHz) = medium wave:

1. By pressing the BAND/TUNER button again you can switch to another radio band.
2. If you press the ◆◀ button (3/31) or the ▶▶I button (5/36) once, you can change the frequency being received step by step. If the button is kept pressed down, the fast search function is switched on.
3. If you have found the desired station, press the MEMORY button (7/33). The word „MEMORY“ appears in the display together with the programme storage number.
4. In order to determine the programme storage location, press the ◀◀ button (3/31) or the ▶▶I button (5/36).
5. To store this position, press the MEMORY button (7/33). Please note that the programme storage location must be entered within five seconds as the procedure is then cancelled.
6. To select a stored station press the REPEAT button (15/34).
7. If the reception of an FM STEREO station is too weak and there is interference from noise, try turning, winding up, unwinding or changing the position of the aerial (20) to improve reception.
8. When AM stations are being received please insert the frame antenna supplied into the aerial connection (21) on the rear of the machine.
9. Storage of the stations is deleted as soon as the mains plug is removed from the socket and in the case of power cuts.

Cassette Operation

Playing Back Cassettes

1. Please press the function selector switch TAPE (6/25).

2. Open the door (19). The word TAPE appears in the display.

3. Press the ▪/▲top/eject button (19b) to open the cassette compartment (17).

4. Insert a recorded audiocassette with the tape facing downwards and side you wish to hear facing forwards into the compartment. Then close the cassette compartment.

5. Press the ▶ play button (19e) to play back the tape.

6. With the ■ /▲ stop/eject button you can stop play-back.

7. If necessary, wind the tape forwards or backwards in the direction of the arrows

▶▶ = forwards (19c); ◀◀ = reverse (19d).

Always press the ■ /▲__ stop/eject button to stop the tape and when changing the direction of the tape. This prevents damage to the device and to the tape.

1. When the ▪/stop/eject button is pressed again, the door of the cassette compartment opens.

2. In order to interrupt playback briefl y, press the II pause button (19a).

Pressing this button again restarts playback.

Recording on Cassette

1. Insert an audiocassette with the side on which you wish to record facing the front. Please ensure that the cassette is not protected against recording (the copy protection tab on the top narrow side of the cassette must not have been broken out).

2. Select the recording source with the function selector switches CD (4/42) or BAND/TUNER (12/26) and start this source if necessary. Recording is made from the sound source that you can hear. The recording level is automatically adjusted. Changes to the tone and volume do not change the recording.

3. Please press the ● record button (19f) and the play button (19e) simultaneously. Recording now begins. All previous recordings are automatically deleted.

4. The recording can be briefly interrupted with the II pause button or stopped with the ▪/▲ stop/eject button.

Playing CDs

Inserting CDs

1. Press the CD button (4/42). The device changes to CD operation. Important: Do not open or close the CD compartment lid by hand, as this will damage the mechanism. If it should become necessary in exceptional cases to open or close the CD compartment lid by hand, for example in the case of a power cut, this should be done extremely slowly and carefully without using any force whatsoever.

2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (10) to open the CD compartment lid.

3. Remove any transport screws that may be present.

4. Insert an audio CD with the printed side facing upwards on the central cone so that the CD clicks into place. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button (10) to close the CD compartment lid.

In order to change or remove a CD, please proceed in the same way as described above.

Playing the CD(s)

1. In the display (9) the word „LOAD“ appears and then the word „CD“, followed by the number of tracks and the total playing time of the CD. Press the ▶ / II CD play/pause button (11/30) in order to play the CD. The CD is played from the first track onwards. The current track and the amount of time that has elapsed are shown in the display.

2. The desired volume can be set using the VOLUME control (16/29/38).

3. In order to remove a CD, press the ■ CD stop button (13/37), open the CD compartment with the OPEN/CLOSE button (10) and lift the CD carefully out.

Always keep the CD lid closed.

Note: If a disc is inserted the wrong way round, the message „ERR 1“ appears in the display. If no disc has been inserted the message „NO DISC“ is shown.

Description of the CD Buttons

▶ / II (11/30): Playback can be briefly interrupted with this button. Pressing this button a second time continuous playback from the same position. The display shows the ▶ symbol or the II symbol.

(3/31): Press once = Jumps to the previous track. Press twice = Plays one track before that etc. Keeping this button pressed down starts the music search function.

▶▶I (5/36): With this button you can jump to the next or next-but-one track etc. Keeping this button pressed down starts the music search function.

■ Stop (13/37): The CD is stopped. REPEAT

(15/34): Press once (REPEAT appears in the display): The current track is constantly repeated. Press twice (REPEAT ALL appears in the display): The entire CD is constantly repeated. Press three times: This function is deactivated.

Programmed Playback

This permits programming of any desired order of tracks.

1. Press STOP.

2. Press the MEMORY button (7/33). „P01“ (storage location) appears in the display together with the word MEMORY. Press the ◀◀ / ▶▶I buttons to select the desired track and then press the MEMORY button again. The display changes to storage location P02.

3. Press the ◄◄/►◄ buttons to choose the next track and press the MEMORY button again. Repeat this process until you have selected all tracks.

4. Press the ▶ / II button. Playback now begins. The word MEMORY lights up. With this button you can also brief y interrupt the programme.

5. Press the ■ stop button once to stop playback. The programme is deleted.

It is possible to combine the programmed tracks with the REPEAT function. After you have programmed and

started the device, please press the REPEAT button up to three times so that the functions described in the „REPEAT“ section can be used.

Description of the CD Buttons on the Remote Control

TAPE (25): Changes to the TAPE mode (cassette section).

TUNER/

BAND (26): Changes to the radio mode.

DISPLAY (27): When a CD is being played-back (not in MP3 mode). Press once: The entire playing length of the track is counted backwards. Press twice: The entire playing length of the whole CD is counted backwards. Press three times: The current track and the playing time that has elapsed are shown again in the display.

MP3 MOD (28): Changes to the MP3 mode.

▶ / II (30): Starts the CD. Playback can be briefly interrupted. Please press the PLAY button again. The display fl ashes.

I◄◄ / ►► (31/36): With these buttons you can jump to the next or next-but-one track etc. If this button is kept pressed down, the music search function starts.

TONE (32): See the „TONE“ section.

MEMORY (33): See the „Programmed Playback“ section.

REPEAT (34): See the „REPEAT“ section.

MUTE (35): This is used to switch off the sound. In order to hear sound again, press the MUTE button a second time.

■ stop (37): The CD is stopped. The word „MUTE“ appears in the display.

ESP (39): Deactivates/activates the anti-shock function when an audio CD has been inserted (not in MP3 mode). Press STOP and then the ESP button once or twice. The message ESP ON or OFF appears in the display. If the CD is jolted the music data on the CD is read out of an intermediate memory (buffer store) so that playback is not disturbed. Reading errors are subsequently corrected in the intermediate memory.

INTRO (40): This plays the tracks of all CDs for approx. 10 seconds and then jumps to the next track (not in MP3 mode).

RANDOM (41): Press the RANDOM button to play all tracks one after the other in random order (not in MP3 mode). The word RANDOM in the display shows that this function is active. If the button is pressed again, all functions are cancelled. Normal playback is continued.

CD (42): Changes to CD mode.

Special Functions

MP3 - CDs

This device can also play MP3 CDs. Up to 200 tracks can be stored in a compressed state on these CDs. Your machine recognises an MP3 CD automatically. The symbol MP3 appears in the display. The sound quality is retained. If you want to listen to one of these CDs, please use the same method as described under „Playing CDs“.

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.

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

Guarantee

The device supplied by our Company is covered by a 24 month guarantee starting on the date of purchase (receipt).

During the life of the guarantee any fault of the device or its accessories *) ascribable to material or manufacturing defects will be eliminated free of charge by repairing or, at our discretion, by replacing it. The guarantee services do not entail an extension of the life of the guarantee nor do they give rise to any right to a new guarantee!

Proof of the guarantee is provided by the proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase no free replacement or repair will be carried out.

For repairs or replacement during the life of the guarantee return the device in its original packing together with the proof of purchase to your dealer.

*) Damage to accessories does not mean automatic free replacement of the whole machine. In such cases please contact our hotline. Broken glass or breakage of plastic parts are always subject to a charge.

Defects to consumables or parts subject to wearing (e.g. motor pistons, kneading blades, drive shafts, spare remote control, spare toothbrushes, saw blades, etc.) as well as cleaning, maintenance or the replacement of said parts are not covered by the guarantee and hence are to be paid!

The guarantee lapses in case of unauthorized tampering.

After the expiry of the guarantee

After the expiry of the guarantee repairs can be carried by the competent dealer or repair service against the payment of the ensuing costs.