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COMPACT MUSIC SYSTEM WITH CD-R/RW/MP3 PLAYER AX-M40MP3 Instruction Manual Before operating please read all these instructions thoroughly. GB-1...
SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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IMPORTANT The mains lead on this equipment may be supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash and arrowhead WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF The exclamation point within within the triangle is a warning ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE the triangle is a warning sign sign alerting you of "dangerous C O V E R ( O R B A C K ) N O U S E R alerting you of important...
SPEAKERS CONNECTIONS • Connect the right speaker to terminal R, with the red wire to + and the black wire to - . • Connect the left speaker to terminal L, with the red wire to + and the black wire to - . •...
LOCATION OF CONTROLS CD door CD door open button Display Cassette door Cassette function cover Remote sensor Function button Band button Preset button Preset EQ button Memory / Time set button Standby indicator Standby / on button Timer button CD play / pause / stop button Find / ESP button Tuner up / down / CD skip / Search (Forward / Back) / Time (...
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Control Functions Battery Installation The remote control requires 2 x AAA batteries. Button Description MUTE - To interrupt or resume reproduction. Number Button - To start playback from the desired track. • Press the numbered button and 10 button on the remote control to select a track.
LISTENING TO RADIO Manual tuning Press FUNCTION button to select TUNER mode. Press BAND button to the desired band. a) For FM Stereo reception: The unit provides FM MONO/STEREO selector in Stereo mode, the unit will automatically switch to stereo when an FM stereo broadcast is received and stereo mark turn on in the display. b) For FM MONAURAL (MONO) reception: To receive weak (noisy) FM station, to set FM MONO/STEREO selector to MONO position.
CHANGING THE DISPLAY During playback of an MP3 CD, press the FIND button to cycle the display as follows: 1st Press: The file name will appear. 2nd Press: The folder name will appear. 3rd Press: The display will revert back to normal. During playback, press and hold the FIND button and the MP3 information will scroll across the display.
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NOTES ON PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK: • MP3 PROGRAM: If an MP3 CD is inserted, you will first select the directory number in step 1, and then the file. • You can review the program by pressing the MEMORY button when playback is stopped. •...
SINGLE SESSION The following chart is an example of a Windows Explorer display that will appear on your computer monitor for a single session MP3 CD ROM with Folders / Albums. Check the added notes to help you understand the MP3 CD unit display and the playback sequence of folders/albums and tracks on a single session MP3 CD.
CLOCK SETTING (IN STANDBY MODE) • All the time information is shown in either 12h or 24h foramt. Pressing and holding the MEMORY / TIME SET button for some seconds will access the time format change mode. Press TUNING / SKIP button to select 12h or 24h format.
LISTENING TO TAPE General operation STOP / EJECT key Press to stop all deck operation. Press again to open the cassette door. Fast Forward key & Press to start rapid tape winding in either Fast Rewind key forward or reverse direction. Press STOP / EJECT keys when the cassette spools stop tuning.
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12 months of the date of purchase provided that: The product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product. The product has not been repaired, maintained, or modified by any person other than a Hitachi authorised engineer.
SPECIFICATION Frequency Range: FM 87.5 - 108 MHz AM 522 - 1620 kHz Antenna: FM wire antenna AM built-in ferrite antenna Output Power: 2 x 5 watts RMS (at 10% THD) Power Consumption: Power Sources: AC 230V ~ 50Hz Dimensions: Unit: 183(W) x 256(D) x 262(H) mm Speaker: 160(W) x 163(D) x 252(H) mm Weight:...
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Hitachi Ltd. Consumer Business Group Shin-Otemachi Bldg 5f, 2-1, Otemachi 2-Chome, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 100-0004 Japan HITACHI EUROPE LTD. HITACHI EUROPE S.A. Consumer Affairs Department 364, Kifissias Ave. & 1, Delfon Str. PO Box 3007 152 33 Chalandri Maidenhead Athens Berkshire SL6 8ZE...