RK203DABCD - Hi-fi system THOMSON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RK203DABCD THOMSON

OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN FOR

• Remove the appliance from the box.

• Remove any packaging from the product.

• Place the packaging inside the box and either or dispose of safely. Safety and Notice Read and understand all instructions before you use this product. If damage is caused by failure to follow the instructions, the warranty does not apply. Safety Warning

• Never place this apparatus on other electrical equipment.

• Keep this apparatus away from direct sunlight, naked Fames or heat.

• Never look into the laser beam inside this apparatus.

• Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cord, plug or adaptor to disconnect this apparatus from the power

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no liquid-lled objects, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• To ensure complete disconnection from the power input, the mains plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains.

• The mains plug of the apparatus must not be obstructed OR must be easily accessed during intended use.

• Minimum distances 10 cm around the apparatus for sufcient ventilations

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

• No naked ame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the apparatus

• Attention should be drawn to environmental aspects of battery disposal

• The use of apparatus in moderate climates.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Getting Started 1 Safety and Notice 1 Care for your product 2 Care of the environment 3 What’s in the box 3 Description of Parts 4 Power 5 Clock and Timers 6 DAB Radio Mode 7 FM Radio 9 Manual Scan 9 Playing a Compact Disc (CD) 10 Remarks: 14

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the Point where they exit from the apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

11. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in anyway, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

15. Do not place any sources of danger on the apparatus (e.g. liquid lled objects, lighted candles).

16. Where the MAINS plug (or AC/DC adaptor) or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect

device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

17. Make sure there is enough free space around the product for ventilation.

18. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, re or the like.

19. The rating label is placed on the back side of apparatus.

CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is improperly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. WARNING Do not ingest the battery (chemical burn hazard) The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries may have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. Care for your product

1. Always unplug the appliance when not in use and before cleaning.

2. Do not play music at excessive volume levels as damage to hearing and or the equipment may

3. Do not use this unit in wet or damp conditions.

4. Always disconnect the unit from the mains power supply before cleaning. Clean the appliance with

a soft, damp, lint free cloth. Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaners.- EN 3 - Care of the environment Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

The lightning symbol inside an equilateral triangle warns the user of the presence inside the product of uninsulated hazardous electric voltages powerful enough to represent an electrocution risk. What’s in the box Check and identify the contents of your package:

27. Battery compartment

• Risk of product damager! Make sure that the power voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the back label.

• Risk of electric shock! When you unplug the AC power cord always pull the plug from the socket. Never pull the cord.

• Before connecting the AC power cord, ensure you have completed all other connections. Using Mains Electricity Place the unit in the desired position and unravel the mains cable. Insert the cable into the supply socket and switch on if applicable. To AC socket To AC outlet Using Batteries Disconnect the AC power cord from the unit’s AC power inlet. While the cord is connected, battery power is automatically cut. Note: When the volume decreases, or the sound decreases. Insert six UM-2 (size C) batteries. Auto standby When playing media from a connected device, the Tower automatically switches to standby if:

• No button is pressed for 10 minutes,

• No audio from a connected device for 10 minutes.- EN 6 - Battery Power

• Be sure that the batteries are inserted correctly to avoid damage to the appliance. Always remove the batteries when the appliance will not be used for a long period of time, as leaving them in will cause leakage and subsequent damage to your set.

• Use batteries of the same type. Never use different types of batteries together.

• Do not throw the battery into a re, or expose it to sunshine or the like.

• If the liquid contained in the batteries comes in contact with eyes or skin, wash the area immediately and thoroughly with clear water and seek medical attention. Unit power supply (mains 230V/50Hz) Connect the mains cable plug to the 230V wall outlet.

• Before using the unit, check that the local mains supply is compatible with the unit (230V/50Hz).

• Do not plug or unplug the mains cable when your hands are wet.

• When planning not to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e., holidays, etc.), disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

• When disconnecting the mains cable from the wall outlet, take hold of the plug; do not pull the cord in order to avoid shock risks caused by the damaged cable. Operation Press the POWER button to turn the unit ON/OFF. Adjusting the Volume Rotate the volume knob clockwise to increase the volume. Rotate the volume knob anti-clockwise to decrease the volume. Check the display, which will conrm the volume setting. Mute Press the MUTE button to the ON position, then the volume is muted and the message “volume muted” will appear on the LCD display. Press this button to the OFF position to cancel the MUTE function. (Note: the Volume knob cannot cancel the MUTE function) Clock and Timers Setting the Clock and Date After the unit is plugged into a mains supply or following a mains power failure, the display will show the current time and date on the LCD display. The unit should be in standby mode to set the current clock.

1. Press the CLOCK button, and “Time Setup” is displayed; press ENTER to conrm, and “Time

Wizard Interval” is displayed.

3. Press / to set the hour, press ENTER to conrm; the “Minutes” digits on the display will blink.

7. Press / to set the Day, press ENTER to conrm. Press / “YES/NO” to select and save.

Setting the Alarm Note: Check that the radio has the correct time and date before you set an alarm. This unit may be used as an alarm clock. The Bluetooth device, USB device or FM radio is activated to play at a preset time.

1. Press POWER to switch the unit to standby mode.

2. Make sure that you have set the clock correctly.

3. Press ALARM button in shutdown state;

4. “Alarm 1 (or 2) Setup” is displayed. Press the ENTER button to select.- EN 7 -

5. “Alarm 1 (or 2) Wizard On Time” is displayed and the hour digits for the alarm will ash.

6. Press / repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER to conrm.

7. Press / to set the minutes, and press ENTER to conrm.

8. Press / to select the Alarm volume from 0 to 30, and press ENTER to conrm.

9. Press / to scroll to the OFF/CD/DAB/FM/BUZZER status. Press ENTER to conrm.

10. Press the / button to scroll to the duration for the alarm. You can choose from 15, 30, 45 or

60 minutes. Press the ENTER button to select. Press / to select YES and press ENTER to save the alarm,

11. The display will show the current time and the alarm time.

1. Whenever the alarm comes on, it can be temporarily suspended for a short period of approximately

9 minutes, by pressing the “SNOOZE” key once.

2. The alarm will then automatically come on again after the approximately 9-minute long “ ” period

3. The “ ” symbol will appear on the display to remind you that the snooze function is active.

4. To deactivate the snooze function, press and release the “POWER” key once.

DAB Radio Mode Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit, which will automatically be in DAB mode. Auto Scan

1. Press the FUNCTION button to select “DAB Mode” (if the unit is not in DAB mode)

If this is the rst time the unit has entered DAB Mode, it will automatically start an ‘Auto Scan’ to search for available stations. (Once DAB Mode has been used at least once, the unit will automatically rst select the last previously played station)

2. Press [ENTER] button to automatically start auto scan to search for available stations.

During the scanning process, the lower line of the display shows a bar graph indicating the progress of the scan.

3. Rotate RADIO TUNING to listen to the available stations

2. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “Manual Tune”, then press the [ENTER] button to

enter the service menu.

3. Press [ ] or [ ] to tune in the desired channel. The graph will indicate the signal

4. Press [MENU] or [ ] to exit scan.

5. If no stations are found, please ensure that the aerial is extended and test the reception by

doing another auto scan in a different location.

6. Rotate the RADIO TUNING to listen to the available stations.- EN 8 -

DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) is a technology used to help make quieter sounds easier to hear in a noisy environment.

1. In DAB mode, press the [ ] or [ ] button to select “DRC”, press the [ENTER] button to

display “*” to the top right.

2. Press MENU to conrm the setting. The display will return to normal.

DRC OFF - DRC is switched off, broadcast DRC will be ignored. DRC LOW - DRC level is set to 1/2 that sent by broadcaster. DRC HIGH - DRC level is used as sent by broadcaster. Prune (To Remove Stations That are Listed But Unavailable) In DAB mode, press [ ] or [ ] to display the “Prune” submenu, then press the ENTER button to select the Prune option. System (DAB) In DAB mode, press or to show the “SYSTEM” submenu, then press the ENTER button to go to the system setting submenu.

Press ENTER to go to the language selection; the default source language is English. The selected language will have ”*” displayed at the top right. Users may choose between “Deutsch”, “Italiano” and “Français”.

Press ENTER to go to factory reset. If you wish to perform the reset operation, push the or button until “YES” is highlighted on the display, and press to conrm. A full reset of your radio will be performed. All presets and station lists will be erased.

Press ENTER to view the DAB software version. Press Menu or . The display will return to normal. *If there are no operations after 30 seconds, the display will return to normal. Preset

In DAB mode, press or to select “Preset Recall”, then press [ENTER] to tune to the station stored in preset memory. Note: If you have not previously stored a preset station and the preset button is pressed, “Empty Preset” will be displayed.

2. Saving Presets- EN 9 -

You may save your preferred DAB stations to the preset station memory. There are 20 memory presets in your radio. In the event of a power failure, presets are retained by your radio. The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune stations is the same for DAB modes: In DAB mode, select the desired wave band, rotate RADIO TUNING to view the stored stations, then press or to tune to the required station as previously described, and then press [ENTER] to select the desired preset number under which you will store the station. Press [ENTER] to conrm. FM Radio Carefully extend the telescopic aerial to its full length. Auto Scan

1. Press the FUNCTION button to select “FM Mode”.

2. Long press the button, and your radio will scan and stop automatically when it nds a

station of sufcient signal strength.

3. After a few seconds, the display will update. The display will show the station frequency. If the

signal is strong enough and the station signal contains RDS data, then the radio will display the station name.

4. To nd other stations, press and hold the button as before.

5. To scan the FM band in the opposite direction (high frequencies to low frequencies), press the

button and hold for 2 seconds.

6. When the waveband end is reached, your radio will recommence tuning from the opposite

7. Rotate RADIO TUNING to listen to the available stations

1. Press the [ FUNCTION ] knob on the main unit to select “FM Mode’’.

2. Select FM mode as previously described, if required.

3. Press or to tune to a station. Each press of the tuning button will change the frequency

up or down by 100 kHz.

4. When the waveband end is reached, the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite

waveband end. If no stations are found, please ensure that the aerial is extended and test the reception by doing another auto scan in a different location.

5. Rotate the RADIO TUNING to listen to the available stations.

2.1. Stereo allowed: 2.2. Forced mono 2.3. System (FM system), same DAB system setting.

3.1. Preset Recall (Choose the Station): Press ENTER, tune to the station stored in preset memory. 3.2. Preset Recall (Choose the Station): You may store your preferred FM stations to the preset station memories. There are 20 memory presets in your radio. In the event of a power failure, presets are retained by your radio. The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune stations is the same for DAB modes: In FM mode, select the desired wave band. Rotate RADIO TUNING to view the stored stations, press or to tune to the required station as previously described, and then press [ENTER] to select the preset number under which you will store the station. Press [ENTER] to conrm. Playing a Compact Disc (CD) NOTE: Never touch the laser lens inside the CD compartment. Clean the laser lens using a CD cleaner disc if it becomes dirty.

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.

2. Press the FUNCTION button to select the CD function.

3. Press the button to open the CD door and insert a disc with the label side facing up.

4. Close the CD DOOR and the disc will rotate for a few seconds, then play the 1st track automatically.

5. To temporarily stop playback, press the button, and to resume playback, press it again.

1. The and buttons are used to jump to a different track number or to scan disc tracks at

2. Press the button once to hear the beginning of the current track. Press it two or more times to

hear previous tracks on the disc.

3. Press the button to hear the next tracks on the disc.

4. Press and hold the button. The current track will be scanned and move backwards to the

previous track(s); when the desired track section is found, release the button and normal play will resume.

5. Press and hold the button, and the current track will be scanned and move forward to the next

track(s). When the desired track section is found, release the selected button and normal playback will resume. REPEAT FUNCTION The CD REPEAT button may be used to repeat a single track or repeat all tracks on a compact disc.

1. Press the REPEAT button once during playback, the “REPEAT ONE” sign will appear on the LCD

display for about 2 seconds. The same track will be repeated over and over.

2. Press the REPEAT button a second time to repeat all tracks. The “REPEAT ALL” sign will appear

on the LCD display for about 2 seconds.

3. To cancel REPEAT PLAY, press the REPEAT button repeatedly until “REPEAT OFF” appears on

the LCD display for about 2 seconds. PROGRAM FUNCTION The Program feature may be used to program up to 20 tracks to play in a selected order.

1. While in the stop mode only (CD is not playing), press the PROG button, and the LCD display will

show the wording “P 01” and “T 01” Prog starts to ash.

2. Press the and buttons to allocate the desired track.

3. Press the PROG button to select and store the track into memory.

4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 to select up to 20 tracks.

5. To play the selected tracks (in the program mode), press the button.

6. Press the button to hear the previous program track or press the button to hear the next

program track. Note: After all programmed tracks have been played, the CD player will return to the stop mode.

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.

2. Press the FUNCTION button to select “CD Mode”.

3. Close the CD door and the disc will rotate for a few seconds and then play the 1st track automatically.

4. Press the and buttons to choose a track.

5. To temporarily stop playback, press the button; to resume, press the button again.

6. Press the button to stop play.

Note: Because MP3 discs have a large capacity, disc access times are a little longer.

REPEAT PLAYING FUNCTION

Single track repeat Press the REPEAT button once to repeat a single track. The words “Repeat one” appear on the display. Repeating All Tracks on a Disc In Play mode, press the REPEAT button twice to repeatedly play all tracks on the disc. The display will show “Repeat All”. To cancel repeat play, press the REPEAT button repeatedly until the “Repeat off” sign appears.- EN 12 - PROGRAM PLAY The tracks on the disc can be programmed to play in any order (up to 20 tracks can be programmed). Note: this can only be done while in Stop mode

1. Press the PROG button while in Stop mode. “P01” “F01” will appear on the display and “T001” will

2. Press either the or button to select the desired tracks in the album, then press the PROG

button to store in the memory.

3. The rst track number is now stored in memory, and the program number changes to “P02”,

waiting for your next selection.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to program additional tracks.

After programming is nished, press the button, and programmed play begins from the rst programmed track. The player stops automatically after all programmed tracks have been played. (Press the button twice to cancel the programmed tracks memory). Tape Playback

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.

2. Press the FUNCTION button to select the Tape mode;‘Tape Mode’ appears on the display.

3. Insert the cassette.

4. Press the key to play the cassette.

5. Press the / key to stop playback

6. Press the key to interrupt playback

7. Press the or key to fast wind

4. Prepare to play source to be recorded and play it, press the FUNCTION button to select CD or

6. Press the / key to stop the recording

7. Press the key to interrupt recording; to resume recording, press the key again

To erase a recorded tape

1. Press the FUNCTION button to select Tape Mode

2. Insert a tape with the side you want to erase facing you

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the unit.

2. Rotate the FUNCTION knob to select the Aux In mode. ‘Aux-Input’ will appear on the LCD display.

3. Connect the AUX connect wire from the AUX out jack of your personal player (e.g. portable MP3

player) to the AUX input jack.

4. Start playback from your personal player.- EN 13 -

Please note the following information: Only use the power supplies listed below. Specication: Power: AC 230V~ 50Hz 0.3A DC: 9V (6 x 1.5V LR14/ "C"/UM2 ) Frequency Ranges: FM 88.8 – 108MHz DAB/DAB+ 174.829 - 239.200MHz Max. consumption: 10W Speaker impedance: 8 ohms Total music output: 1.5W X 2 Remark: The maximum connection distance is around 10 meters. Please place your Bluetooth speaker as close as possible to this device to prevent disturbances to this connection. About the disks Handling Do not touch the underside of disks. Hold disks by the edges to avoid leaving ngerprints on the surface. Any dust, ngerprints or scratches may cause a malfunction. Never afx a label or sticky tape to the disk. Storage Put disks back in their case after use. Never expose disks to direct sunlight or heat sources. Never leave disks inside a car parked in full sunlight. Cleaning Use a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the disk, working from the centre outwards in a straight line. Do not use solvents such as petrol, thinners, commercially available cleaners or antistatic sprays for vinyl disks.- EN 14 - Remarks: Don’t discard the electrical and electronic appliances in the regular waste disposal.

• Take them to a collection point.

• Some components in these appliances may be hazardous to health and the environment.

• In order to save energy when the unit has no sound output for a while, the unit will be switched to stand-by automatically. It can be switched ON by using the POWER selector again.

• If there is an incoming call while RK200ABCD/ RK203DABCD is connected to your cell phone for music playback, it will pause at once when you answer the call and resume after the call ended (sometimes it will pause after end the call, it depend on your cell phone).

• The Bluetooth® word, mark and logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bigben Interactive is under license.

• THOMSON is a trademark of TECHNICOLOR SA or its afliates used under license to Bigben Interactive.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The undersigned, Bigben Interactive declares that the radio equipment of the RK200DABCD / RK203DABCD type complies with the 2014/53/EU directive. The complete text is available at https://www.bigben-interactive.co.uk/support/ Made in China Manufactured by BIGBEN INTERACTIVE SA 396, Rue de la Voyette

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