AP_LX-M240.

M241-ENG(20U)

MICRO HI-FI SYSTEM

OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL: LX-M240 (LX-M240A/D/X, LXS-M240)

LX-M241 (LX-M241A/D/X, LXS-M241)
LX-M340 (LX-M340A/D/X, LXS-M340)
LX-M341 (LX-M341A/D/X, LXS-M341)

Please read this manual carefully before operating your set.

Retain it for future reference.

Designs and specifications are subject to change without

notice for improvement.

CD-R/RW
 CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance
CAUTION
of procedures other than those specified here-
RISK OF ELECTRIC in may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Laser component in this product is capable of
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR
BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS CAUTION:INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
SERVICE PERSONNEL. DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.

VARNING:OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING
Explanation Graphical Symbols: NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD
The lightning flash with arrowhead STRALEN AR FARLIG.
symbol, within an equilateral trian-
Attention:Quand l'appareil est ouvert, ne
gle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated danger- pas s'exposer aux radiations invisibles du
ous voltage within the product's
faisceau laser.

enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of elec- This label is located on the interior.
tric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of

important operating and mainte-

nance(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appli-
ance.

This Compact Disc player is classified as a

WARNING CLASS 1 LASER product.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF ELEC- The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI- located on the exterior.
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabi-

net, Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to drip-

ping or splashing and that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.

WARNING
Do not install this equipment in a confined
space such a bookcase or similar unit.

2
Contents
1Introduction......................4 TapePlayback....................14
SymbolsUsedinthisManual ..4 . . . . . . . . BasicPlayback.................14
NotesonTapes....................4 ToStopPlay..................14
NotesonDiscs....................4 TapeCounterReset.............14
To Play Rewind or Fast Forward .14
Handlingdiscs..................4 . . .

Storingdiscs...................4
Cleaningdiscs..................4
Front/RearPanel...................5
RemoteControl....................6
Remote Control
battery installation .6
TapeRecording...................14
BasicRecording................14
Recording from Radio,CD or Auxiliary
source.......................14
CD toTape Synchronized Recording 14
. .

Remote Control Operation Range .6 . . . CDPlayback...................15-16

DisplayWindow.....................7 BasicPlayback.................15
PausePlayback................15
2Installation.........................8 StopPlayback.................15
SpeakerSystemConnection . . .8
. . . . . . . . SkippingaTrack................15
Antenna (Aerial) Connections . .8
. . . . . . . . SearchingaTrack..............15
Setting the Voltage (OPTIONAL) .9 . . . . . . Repeat......................15
To check MP3 file information .15
AuxiliaryDevices...................9 . . . . .

AudioAdjustment...................9 ProgramPlay..................16
AboutMP3.......................16
VolumeAdjustment..............9
SoundQualityAdjustment .9
. . . . . . . .

4 MaintenanceandService. .17-18
HeadphoneSocket...............9 . . . . . . . .

MUTE........................9 ShippingtheUnit..................17
SURROUNDON/OFF.............9 CleaningtheUnit..................17
XDSS Service.........................17
(Extreme Dynamic Sound
System).......................9 Troubleshooting....................18
OAO (Orientation Acoustic Optimizer)
ON/OFF.......................9 5Reference........................19
Specifications.....................19
3Operation.........................10
AutoFunctionSelection.............10
SettingtheClock..................10
UsingtheSleepFunction............10
Timer...........................11
RDSFunction-OPTIONAL . . . . . . . . . .12
AboutRDS....................12
RDSTuning...................12
RDSDisplayOptions............12
ProgrammeSearch(PTY) .12
. . . . . . .

Presetting the Radio Stations . .13

. . . . . . .

ListeningtotheRadio..............13

3
 1 Introduction
To ensureproper use of this product, please read Notes on
on Discs
this owner's manual carefully and retain for future
reference.
Handling discs
Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Hold
This manual provides information
the opera-on
the disc the
by edges so that fingerprints do not
tion and maintenance of your CD player. Should the surface. Never stick paper
get on or tape on
the unit require service, contact an authorized the disc.
service location (refer to Chapter 4, Maintenance
and Service).

Symbols
Symbols Used in this
Used Man ual
this Manual

Indicates hazards likely to cause harm to

the unit itself or other material damage. Storing discs
After playing, store the disc in its case. Do not
Indicates special notes and operating expose the disc to direct sunlight or sources of
features. heat and never leave it in a parked car exposed
to direct sunlight.

Notes on
on Tapes
Tapes Cleaning discs
Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor
Preventing record picture quality and sound distortion. Before play-
Removing the tab(s) of the cassette (with a small ing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the
disc from the center out.
screwdriver) will prevent accidental erasure.

Side A Tab for side A

Tab for side B

Do not strong solvents such as alcohol,
use

To record again, cover the hole of the tab with benzine, thinner, commercially available
adhesive tape. cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for older
vinyl records.

Adhesive tape.

4
Fr ont // Rear Panel
Front P anel

Introducin
13

123 12
14
OPTIONAL

11 ANTENNA AM

GND
10

4567
FM

98 AUX

15

16

18 17
1. CD DOOR 9. ?
RDS button : OPTIONAL
2. DISPLAY ?
SET (CLOCK/ TIMER) button

3. POWER ( STANDBY/ON) button ?

CD PAUSE (CD ) button
4. OAO (Orientation Acoustic Optimizer) button ?
COUNTER RESET button (COUNTER) :

5. FUNCTION SELECT button OPTIONAL

10. VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
(TUNER/BAND, MP3/CD, TAPE, AUX)
11. ?
SURROUND button
6. HEADPHONE SOCKET ( PHONES):
?
CLOCK button
3.5mm
?
TIMER button
7. ?
RECORD/ RECORD PAUSE ( ) button
?
CD SYNC. button
?
TUNING (-/+) button
?
MODE/RIF button
?
CD SKIP/SEARCH ( / ) button ?
PLAY MODE button : OPTIONAL
?
TAPE REWIND/FAST FORWARD
12. REMOTE SENSOR
( / ) button
13. CD OPEN/CLOSE ( OPEN/CLOSE) button
?
PRESET (-/+) button (TUNER)
14. ANTENNA TERMINAL
?
REVERSE PLAY ( ) button (TAPE): 15. AUXILIARY INPUT SOCKET
OPTIONAL
16. SPEAKER TERMINAL
?
PLAY ( ) button (TAPE, CD) 17. VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH : OPTIONAL
?
STOP ( ) button (TAPE, CD) 18. POWER CORD
?
CLEAR button

8. PUSH EJECT position -DECK

5
 Remote Control
Contr ol

1. POWER button
12
2. PRESET ( / ) buttons

1 11 3. CD FUNCTION buttons
?
PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button
?
CD STOP( ) button
2 10
?
CD SKIP/SEARCH ( / )
button
9 ?
REPEAT button
4. NUMBER buttons
5. MP3 file information
display (Mp3 Info) button
3
6. ?
EQUALIZER PATTERN (EQ PATT.) button
8 ?
XDSS button
?
SURROUND (SURR.) button
?
OAO (Orientation Acoustic Optimizer) button
DECK
7
7. TAPE FUNCTION buttons
?
RECORD/ RECORD PAUSE button ( )
6
MP3
?
BACKWARD PLAY button ( ) : OPTIONAL
?
FORWARD PLAY ( ) button
4 5 ?
TAPE STOP button ( )
?
FAST FORWARD ( ) button
?
REWIND ( ) button
8. PROGRAM/MEMO button
9. SLEEP button

10. VOLUME CONTROL ( / ) button

11. MUTE button
12. ?
TUNER/ BAND button
?
AUX button

Remote Control battery installation Remote Control Operation Range

Detach the battery cover on Point the remote control at the remote sensor

the rear of the remote con- and press the buttons.

trol, and insert two R03 Distance: About 23 ft (7 m) from the front of the
AAA AAA (size AAA) batteries with remote sensor.

Angle: About 30° in each direction of the front of

and aligned
the remote sensor.
correctly.

Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries.

Never mix different types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, etc.).

6
Display
Display Window
Windo w

56
kHZ
CDSYNC.
MHZ

Introducin
STEREO
4

78910
PROG RDS PS PTY RT CT REPEAT 1 ALL SLEEP MEMO
REC

32 MUTE

1
17 16 15 14 13 12 11
1. XDSS (Extreme Dynamic Sound System) 9. TAPE PLAY DIRECTION indicator (OPTIONAL)
indicator 10. MUTE indicator
2. OAO (Orientation Acoustic Optimizer) indicator 11. PLAY MODE indicator (OPTIONAL)
3. MP3 indicator 12. TIMER indicator
4. PROGRAM indicator 13. MEMORY indicator
5. CD PLAY/ PAUSE indicator 14. SLEEP indicator
6. CD SYNCHRO RECORDING indicator 15. CD REPEAT indicator
7. FM STEREO indicator 16. PS, PTY, RT, CT indicator (OPTIONAL)
8. RECORD/ RECORD PAUSE indicator 17. RDS indicator (OPTIONAL)

7
 2 Installation
Speaker
Speaker System
System Connection
Connection

Connect the speakers using the supplied speaker cords by matching the colors of the terminals and
those of the cords. To obtain the best possible surround sound, adjust the speaker parameters
(distance, level, etc.).

red
black
red

Right speaker Left speaker

otes
?
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and --

to --.

If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack base.
?
If you use front speakers with low maximum input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid exces-

sive output on the speakers.

?
Do not disassemble the front cover of supplied speaker.

Antenna (Aerial) Connections

(Aerial) Connections

Connect the supplied FM/AM antennas for listening to the radio.

(OPTIONAL)
FM external
antenna (aerial)
(not supplied)
FM indoor antenna (aerial)
AM loop antenna (aerial)
Position it for
(Supplied)
the best reception
AM (MW) loop
FM external antenna (aerial) 75 ohms
antenna (aerial) (Supplied) coaxial
(not supplied) cable
For AM (MW) reception, connect AM
AM the loop antenna (aerial) to the
terminal marked AM
FM 75
GND

FM

FM wire antenna
(supplied)

otes
?
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the unit and other components.
?
Be sure fully extend the FM wire antenna.
to
?
After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

8
Setting the
the volta
v oltag (OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL) MUTE
Setting gee
Press MUTE to temporarily stop the sound such
If your set is equipped with a voltage selector at as when you answer the telephone. The MUTE

the back side, be sure to set it to your local power indicator flashes in the display window.
supplied before connecting the AC power cord.

SURROUND ON/OFF
You can choose between 2 surround sound
A
Auxiliar De vices
y Devices
uxiliary modes or turn it off by pressing SURROUND

Connect device such TV VCR

(SURR.).
an auxiliary as a. or

via the rear mounted AUX sockets and press

AUX. XDSS (Extreme Dynamic Sound System)
Press XDSS to reinforce treble, bass and the
surround effect. The "XDSS ON" or "XDSS OFF"
ote
indicator lights. To cancel, press XDSS again.
You can also record from the auxiliary input
source, (see the recording section). OAO (Orientation Acoustic Optimizer)
ON/OFF

Instal ion
A udio Adjustment
Audio Press OAO to reinforce the bass sound.
The "OAO ON" or "OAO OFF" indicator lights.
Volume Adjustment To cancel, press OAO again.
?
Turn the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB clockwise
to increase the sound level, or counterclockwise
to decrease it.

?
Using the remote control, press VOLUME
CONTROL ( ) to increase the sound level,
or ( ) to decrease it.

Sound Quality Adjustment

?
You can choose between 4 fixed sound
impressions using the EQ PATT. button
on the remote control.

FLAT linear frequency response

ROCK more bass, more treble

POP less bass, less treble

CLASSIC for orchestral music

Headphone Socket
Connect headphone plug ( 3.5mm) into
a stereo
the headphone jack to listen to the sound through
headphones. The speakers are automatically dis-
connected when you plug in the headphones (not

supplied).

9
 3 Operation
A uto Function Selection
Auto Selection Using
Using the
the Sleep
Sleep Function

If you press CD PLAY/ PAUSE ( When the sleep timer is used, the power is auto-
?
) during
radio receiving or CASSETTE play, CD play- matically turned off after the specified time has
back will begin. elapsed.
?
If you press PRESET ( / ) or TUNER/ 1. To specify the time delay before the power is
BAND during CD or CASSETTE play, radio
turned off, press SLEEP.
function will work.
In the window you see
display
for about 5 seconds. This means that the
Setting
Setting the Clock
the Cloc k turns off after 90
system automatically
minutes.
1. Press CLOCK.
the clock is Press SLEEP until the desired time is dis-
(If requires setting, press and hold
CLOCK for more than 2 seconds.) played.
Note: Each time the button is pressed the
time interval is reduced by 10 minutes. i.e.
2. Select a 24 hour
cycle or 12 hour cycle by
80...70... etc.
pressing PRESET (-)/(+).
2. To check the remaining time until the power
is turned off, press SLEEP while the sleep
function is active. The time remaining is

(12HR) or (24HR) displayed for about 5 seconds.

3. Press SET to confirm the selected hour ote

cycle. If you press SLEEP while the sleep time is
displayed, the SLEEP time is reset.
4. Use PRESET (-)/(+) to set the correct hours.

3. To cancel the sleep timer mode, press the

5. Press SET. SLEEP button until 10 appears,
repeatedly
and then press SLEEP once again while

6. Use PRESET to set the correct "SLEEP 10" indicator is displayed.

(-)/(+)
minutes.

7. Press SET and the correct time is shown on

the display.

8. Press CLOCK at any time to display the time

for about 5 seconds.

10
Timer 8. Press SET to confirm the minute to switch on.

'OFF TIME' indicator appears for about 0.5

With the TIMER function you can have the radio seconds in the display window and then
reception and recording, CD play, tape play or disappears.
auxiliary source play and recording turned on
and off at the time desired. 9. Set the hour to switch off by pressing
PRESET (-)/(+).
1. Press CLOCK to check the current time.

(If you don't set clock, timer function doesn't 10. Press SET to confirm the hour to switch off.
work.)
11. Set the minute to switch off by pressing
2. Press TIMER to enter the timer setting PRESET (-)/(+).
mode.
(Ifyou want to correct the previous memo- 12. Press SET.
rized TIMER setting, press and hold the
TIMER button more than 2 seconds.
The memorized timer time and
13. Adjust the volume level by pressing
-

previous on

TIMER indicators appear in the PRESET (-)/(+).

display.)

3. Each function flashes in 14. Press SET.

(TUNER-CD-TAPE)
the display window in turn. Press SET when "TIMER" appears in the display window and
the desired function is the timer setting has been completed.
flashing.

4. 1. When you select the TUNER 15. Switch the system off.
a. function,
'PLAY' and 'REC' indicator flash in The selected function is automatically
the window for switched on and off at the time set.
display alternately
about 3 seconds.
'PLAY' indicator TUNER To cancel or check the timer
: play only
'REC' indicator : TUNER play and Each time the TIMER button is pressed you can
select the timer set or cancel. You can also check
recording
b. Press SET when the desired function the timer setting status.

is To activate or check the timer, press the TIMER

flashing. ""

Select the memorized button so that

appears in the display window.
c. previous preset
number with PRESET button To cancel the TIMER, press the TIMER button so
(-)/(+)
""
and press SET. that disappears in the display window.
-

'ON TIME' indicator appears for about

0.5 seconds in the display window
and then disappears.
2. When you select the CD or TAPE function,
'ON TIME' indicator appears for about
-

0.5 seconds in the display window and

then disappears.

5. Set the hour to switch on by pressing

PRESET (-)/(+).

6. Press SET to confirm the hour to switch on.

7. Set the minute to switch on by pressing

PRESET (-)/(+).

11
 RDS Function -
-
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL Programme Search (PTY)
A major benefit of RDS is its ability to encode
About RDS broadcasts with Programme Type (PTY) codes
This unit is
equipped with RDS (Radio Data
that indicate the type of material being broadcast.
System), which brings a wide range of informa-
The following list shows the abbreviations used to
tion to FM radio. Now in use in many countries,
indicate each PTY along with an explanation of
RDS is system
a for transmitting station call signs
the PTY.
or network information, a description of station
NEWS News
programme type text message about the station
AFFAIRS Current Affairs
or specifics of musical selection and the correct INFO Information
time. SPORT Sports
EDUCATE Educational

DRAMA Drama
RDS Tuning CULTURE Culture

When a FM station is tuned in and it contains SCIENCE Science

VARIED Varied Speech Programme

RDS data, the unit will automatically display the
POP M Popular Music
station's call
sign and the RDS indicator will light ROCK M Rock Music

in the Display Window as well as indicators for EASY M Easy Listening Music

LIGHT M Classical Music

the programme type recognition (PTY), Radio
CLASSICS Serious Classical Music
Text (RT), Clock Time (CT) and RDS services OTHER M Other Music

programme (PS) if transmitted by the station. WEATHER Weather Information

FINANCE Financial Programmes

CHILDREN Children s Programmes
RDS Display Options SOCIAL Social Affairs Programmes
RELIGION Religious Broadcasts
The RDS system is capable of transmitting a
PHONE IN Phone-In Programmes
wide variety of information in addition to the initial TRAVEL Travel and Touring
call sign that appears when a station is first LEISURE Leisure and Hobby
tuned. In normal RDS operation the display will JAZZ Jazz Music

COUNTRY Country Music

indicate the station name, broadcast network or
NATION M National Music
call letters. Pressing RDS on the front panel OLDIES Oldies Music

enables you to cycle through the various data FOLK M Folk Music

DOCUMENT Documentary Programmes

types in the sequence: TEST Station Alarm Test Message
ALARM 1 Emergency Broadcast Information

(PS FREQUENCY PTY RT CT)

?
PTY (Programme type recognition)- The name You may search for a specific Programme Type
of the programme type is shown in the Display (PTY) by following these steps.
Window.
1. Press TUNER/BAND to select FM mode.
?
RT (Radio recognition)- The name of the
text
radio text is shown in the Display Window. 2. Select a desired station by pressing
?
CT (Time controlled by the channel)- Enables TUNING (-)/(+).
the unit to receive the actual time and show it in When the RDS transmission is received, the
the Display Window. display shows the program service name

?
PS (Programme Service name)- The name of (PS) after RDS indicator appears.
the channel is shown in the Display Window. 3. Press the RDS to select PTY mode.

4. To search for a different PTY, press the PRE-

ote
SET (-)/(+) while the last PTY in use is still
Some RDS stations may not choose to include
displayed to scroll through the list of available
some of these additional features. If the data
PTY types.
required for the selected mode is not being
the Window will show
5. When the PTY is selected, press the
transmitted, Display a

PTY NONE, RT NONE, CT NONE, PS NONE / within 5 seconds.

message. The unit will go into an automatic search
mode and attempt to find the next station with
acceptable signal strength that matches the
desired PTY type.
12
Presetting the Radio Stations
the Stations Listening to the
to the Radio

You can preset 30 stations for FM and AM. 1. Press TUNER/BAND to select the frequency
Before tuning, make
that you have turned
sure
(AM or FM) you want.
down the volume to the minimum.
Every time you press this button, AM and FM
changes alternately.
1. Press TUNER/BAND to select the frequency The last received station is tuned in.

(AM or FM) you want.

Every time you press this button, AM and FM 2. Press PRESET (-)/(+) (or PRESET ( / )
changes alternately. on the remote control) repeatedly to select
the preset station you want.
2. Select a station you want by pressing -

Each time you press the button, the unit

TUNING (-)/(+) buttons. tunes in one preset station at a time.

Tuning in automatically
Press TUNING (-)/(+) for more than 0.5 3. the volume
Adjust by rotating VOLUME
-

second. Scanning stops when the unit CONTROL KNOB (or pressing VOLUME
tunes in a stations.
( / ) on the remote control) repeatedly.
Tuning inmanually
-

Press TUNING (-)/(+) briefly and repeatedly. To listen to non-preset radio stations
?
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2 on
3. Press PROGRAM/MEMO on the remote
left.
control. For automatic and hold TUNING
?
tuning, press
A preset number will flash in the display window. the front panel.
(-)/(+) on

To turn off the radio

4. Press PRESET (-)/(+) (or PRESET ( / ) Press POWER ( STANDBY/ON) to turn the
on the remote control) to select the preset unit off or select another function mode (MP3/CD
number you want.
or TAPE).

5. Press PROGRAM/MEMO again. For your reference

The station is stored. ?
If an FM program is noisy
Press MODE/RIF so that "STEREO" disap-
6. Repeat steps 1 (or 2) to 5 to store other pears in the display window. There will be no

stations. stereo effect, but the reception will improve.

Press MODE/RIF again to restore the stereo

To delete all the memorized stations effect.

Press and hold PROGRAM/MEMO on the front

?
Toimprove reception
panel for about two seconds, "CLEAR" appears in Reposition the supplied antennas.

the display window and then press CLEAR

again, the stations are deleted.
For your reference otes
If all stations have already been entered, FULL ?
Use MODE/RIF (Radio Interference Filter)
message will appear in the display window for a function to switch to mono reception if stereo
moment and then a preset number will flash. To reception is distorted by noise.
change the preset number, follow the steps 4-5. ?
When recording the MW(AM) or LW broad-

To recall presets cast, beat noises may occur. If it does, press

MODE/RIF once.
Press and hold PRESET (-)/(+) (or PRESET

( / ) on the remote control) until the desired

preset number appears or press it repeatedly.

13
 Tape Playbac
Tape k
Pla yback Tape Recording
Tape Recor ding

Note: Use only normal tapes. Wind the tape to the point recording starts.
Note: Use only normal tapes.
Basic Playback
Basic Recording
1. Press TAPE to select tape function.
TAPE" appears in the 1. Select the function (MP3/CD, TUNER/BAND
("NO display window.)
or AUX) you want to record.
2. Open the cassette door by pushing
2. Open the cassette deck and insert a blank
PUSH EJECT position.
cassette into the cassette compartment.
3. Insert a cassette with the tape side to the
To set the recording direction :OPTIONAL
bottom and then close deck. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to set the
recording direction.
4. Press PLAY ( or : OPTIONAL).

Recording from Radio,CD or Auxiliary

To Stop Play source
Press STOP( ) during playback. 1. Press on the front panel or the remote
control and then select the MP3/CD, TUNER
Tape Counter Reset
or AUX function.
Press COUNTER RESET (COUNTER) during -

"REC" flashes and holds the cassette in

playback. Playing time appears "TP -

0000" in
pause mode.
display window.
2. Press or PLAY( ) on the front panel
To Play Rewind or Fast Forward or the remote control.

After / the front The recording begins.

pressing on

panel or / on the remote control during To pause recording

at the Press during recording.
playback, or stop, press PLAY( ) point
"REC" flashes in display window.
you want.
-

To stop recording
AUTO STOP DECK
Press TAPE STOP( ).
-

After auto stop deck

plays only front side, the
unit stops automatically. CD to Tape Synchronized Recording
AUTO REVERSE DECK:OPTIONAL The CD synchro recording function dubs a com-
-

You can select direction of the cassette you plete CD and programmed titles automatically
want by pressing PLAY MODE. into a cassette.

Pressing Display Function 1. Press CD SYNC. in stop mode.

"REC" flashes and "CD SYNC" displays in
After the cassette plays the display window.
front or reverse (back-
Once
ward play) side, stops 2. The synchronized recording is started
automatically. automatically after about 8 seconds.
After the cassette plays otes

Twice front and reverse side, ?

If you wish to record from the desired track,
stops automatically. select the desired track with CD SKIP/
SEARCH ( / ) before com-
After the cassette plays
mencing CD synchro recording.
Three six times repeatedly The function
times front and
?
change is not possible during
reverse side,
recording.
stops automatically.

14
CD k
Pla yback
CD Playbac Skipping a Track
?
Press the CD SKIP/SEARCH ( /

) button to go to the next track.

Basic Playback ?
When the CD SKIP/SEARCH ( /
1. Press MP3/CD to select CD function.
) button is
pressed once midway
If no disc is loaded then "NO DISC" is
through a track, the player returns to the start
displayed. of that track. When it is pressed again, a track
2. Press CD OPEN/CLOSE ( OPEN/ CLOSE) is skipped each time the button is pressed.
and place the disc into the disc tray.
Searching a Track
ote
After pressing and holding /
To load an 8cm (3 inch) disc, put it onto the inner
button on the remote control during playback,
circle of the tray. then release at the point you want.

3. Press CD OPEN/CLOSE ( OPEN/ CLOSE) otes

to close the disc compartment.
This function is not available to play a MP3 file.
Audio CD: "READING" appears in the display
window, and then the total number
of tracks and the playing time are Repeat
displayed. To play track
repeatedly
one

MP3 CD: "READING" appears in the Press REPEAT once during playback.

display window, and then the total

-

"REPEAT 1" appears in the display.

number of files is displayed. To all tracks
play repeatedly
Press PLAY Press REPEAT again during playback.
4. ( ) on the front panel or PLAY/ -

"REPEAT ALL" appears in the display.

PAUSE ( ) on the remote control.
In addition, you can also play an Audio CD or To cancel repeat play
MP3 CD using the NUMBER buttons. Press REPEAT once more during playback.
-

"Repeat indicator" disappears.

Pause Playback
Press CD PAUSE PLAY/ PAUSE
To check MP3 file information
) (CD or ( )
on the remote control during playback. Press the MP3 Info button during MP3 file
Press this button again it to resume play. playback.
-

The information (Title, Artist or Album) of the

MP3 file will be shown in the display window.
Stop Playback -

If there is no the information of the MP3 file,

Press STOP( ) on the front panel or CD
"NO ID3 TAG" indicator will be shown in the
STOP( ) on the remote control. Press display window.

STOP( ) during playback.

ote
This unit can play a CD-R or CD-RW that
contains audio titles or MP3 files.

15
 Program Play About MP3
You arrange the order of the tracks on the
can

discs and create your own program. The program

?
An MP3 file is audio data compressed by using
can contain up to 20 tracks. the MPEG1 audio layer-3 file-coding scheme.
We call files that have the ".mp3" file extension
1. Press PROGRAM/MEMO on the remote
"MP3 files".
control on the stop mode. ?
The unit can not read an MP3 file that has not
2. Press to select the track. ".mp3" file extension.
/
EX) "04 P-01" will be shown in the display.
MP3 Disc compatibility with this unit is
Program number
limited as follows:
Track number 1. Sampling Frequency / 8 -

48kHz
2. Bit rate / 8 320kbps
-

3. Press PROGRAM/MEMO on the remote 3. CD-R physical format should be "ISO 9660"
control. 4. If you record MP3 files using the software
which cannot create a FILE SYSTEM, for
4. Repeat 1~3.
example
5. Press PLAY ( ) on the front panel or PLAY/ "Direct-CD" etc., it is impossible to playback
PAUSE MP3 files. We recommend that you use
( )
the remote control.
on

"PROG." appears in the display window. "Easy-CD Creator", which creates an

ISO9660 file system.

To check program contents 5. File names should be named using 30 letters
or less and must incorporate ".mp3" extension
Press PROGRAM/MEMO on the remote
e.g. "********.MP3".
control on the stop mode. 6. Donotusespecialletterssuchas"/:*?"<>
-

A Track and program number will be displayed. "

etc.
7. Even if the total number of files on the disc
To clear program contents
have more than 1000, it will only be shown up
Press PROGRAM/MEMO on the remote to 999.
control on the stop mode. And then press CLEAR
on the front panel or CD STOP( ) on the remote About MULTI SESSION
control. -

This function recognizes the multi session disc

according to a disc of CD-ROM type.
To add program contents ex) If there are MP3 files in the first session, the
1. Press PROGRAM/MEMO on the remote MP3 file in the first session is only played.

control the program If there are only MP3 files in the whole ses-
repeatedly on stop mode
until "Track Number" blinks. sion, all of the MP3 files in the session are

2. Repeat 2~4on above. played.

If there is Audio CD in the first session, only
To contents the Audio CD in the first session is played.
modify progr am
1. Press PROGRAM/MEMO on the remote
control to display program number you want to
modify.
2. Repeat 2~4on above.

16
4 Maintenance and Service
Shipping
Shipping the
the Unit
Unit Cleaning discs

Fingerprints and dust on the disc can cause poor

The original shipping carton and packing materi-
als can come in handy. For maximum protection,
re-pack the unit as it was originally packed at the
factory if you need to ship it.
picture quality and sound distortion. Before play-
ing, clean the disc with a clean cloth. Wipe the
disc from the center out.

Cleaning
Cleaning the
the Unit
Unit

Use a soft, dry cloth when cleaning the player. If

the surfaces extremely dirty, use a soft cloth
are

lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.

Never use strong solvents, such as alcohol, ben- Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, ben-
zine, or paint thinner. These might damage the
zine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
surface of the unit.
anti-static spray intended for older vinyl records.
Do not use volatile liquids, such as insecticide
spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plas- Ser
Ser vice
vice
tic products in contact with the unit for a long
period of time. They will leave marks on the sur-
Use the table on the following page to solve any
face.
problems before calling for service.

17
 TTrr oubleshooting
oub leshooting

Symptom Cause Correction

No power. ?
The power cord is disconnected. ?
Plug the power cord into the wall
outlet securely.

No sound. ?
The audio cables are not ?
Connect the audio cable into the
connected securely. jacks securely.
?
The power of the external source ?
Switch on the external source

equipment is switched off. equipment.

The unit does not ?
No disc or tape is inserted. ?
Insert a disc or tape.
start playback. ?
An unplayable disc or tape is inserted. ?
Insert a playable disc or tape.
?
The disc is placed upside down. ?
Place the disc with the playback
side down.
?
The disc is not placed within the ?
Place the disc on the disc tray
guide. correctly inside the guide.
?
The disc is dirty. ?
Clean the disc.

The remote control ?

The remote control is not pointed at ?
Point the remote control at the
does not work prop- the remote sensor of the unit. remote sensor of the unit.

erly. ?
The remote control is too far from the ?
Operate the remote control
unit. within about 23 ft (7 m).
?
There is an obstacle in the path of the ?
Remove the obstacle.
remote control and the unit.

?
The batteries in the remote ?
Replace the batteries with new
control are exhausted. ones.

18
5 Reference
Specifications
Specifications
MODEL LX-M240A/D/X LX-M340A/D/X
SECTION LX-M241A/D/X LX-M341A/D/X
Power supply Refer to the back panel of the unit.

Power 50W 65W

[Genral]
consumption
Mass 4.36kg 4.56kg
External dimensions (WxHxD) 161 X 255 X 268mm

Frequency response 40 -

18000 Hz

[CD] Signal-to-noise ratio 70 dB

Dynamic range 70 dB

Tuning Range 87.5 -

108.0 MHz or 65 -

74 MHz, 87.5 -

108.0 MHz

Intermediate Frequency 10.7 MHz

FM Signal to Noise Ratio 60/55 dB

[Tuner] Frequency Response 60 10000 Hz

-

Tuning Range 522-1611kHzor530-1610kHz

Intermediate Frequency 450 kHz

AM (MW) Signal to Noise Ratio 35 dB

Frequency Response 100 -

1800 Hz

Output Power 20W + 20W 30W + 30W

T.H.D 0.15%

[Amp] Frequency Response

ratio
40

80 dB
-

25000 Hz

Signal-to-noise
Tape Speed 3000 + 3% (MTT-111. NORMAL-SPEED)
Wow Flutter 0.25% (MTT -111, JIS-WTD)
F.F/REW Time 120sec (C-60)

[TAPE] Frequency Response

Signal to Noise Ratio
250 -

8000Hz

43dB(P/B)/43dB(R/P)
Channel Separation 50dB(P/B)/45dB(R/P)
Erase Ratio 55dB (MTT-5511)
LXS-M240/LXS-M241 LXS-M340/LXS-M341

Type 2 Way 2 Speaker 2 Way 2 Speaker

Impedance 6Ω 6Ω

Frequency Response 75 -

20000 Hz 70 -

20000 Hz

[Speakrs] Sound Pressure Level

Rated

Max.
Input
Input
Net Dimensions
Power

Power
87 dB/W

160x247x197mm
20W

40W
(1m) 87 dB/W

160x247x230mm
30W

60W
(1m)

(WxHxD)
Net Weight (1EA) 2.3kg 2.5kg

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

19
P/NO : 3834RH0020U