Contents Safety Warnings ........................7 Unpacking ..........................9 Product Overview .......................10 Main Unit ..............................10 Amplifier ............................... 12 Remote Control ........................13 Removing the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control............15 Replacing the Battery in the Remote Control ..............15 Remote Control Operation Range ..................16 Connections ........................17 Connecting the Amplifier and CD Player ..................
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Presetting Radio Stations ........................24 Selecting Programmed Radio Station ....................25 FM Display Modes ............................. 25 Compatible Disc Types .......................26 CD/MP3/WMA Operation ....................26 Playback ................................ 26 To Pause Playback ............................. 26 To Stop Playback ............................26 Skipping to Another Track ........................26 Selecting and Album (MP3/WMA) ......................
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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. read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused – resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, re or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems.
Safety Warnings • Read all the instructions carefully before Ventilation using the unit and keep them for future • To prevent the risk of electric shock or reference. fire hazard due to overheating, ensure • Retain the manual. If you pass the unit that curtains and other materials do not onto a third party make sure to include this obstruct the ventilation vents.
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Batteries Service • Batteries used in the remote control for this • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not unit are easily swallowed by young children remove screws. The unit does not contain and this is dangerous. any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.
Thank you for purchasing your new HITACHI Micro HI-FI System with docking for iPod/iPhone. We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual so that you fully understand all the operational features it offers. You will also find some hints and tips to help you resolve any issues.
Product Overview Main Unit Front View STANDBY Button SKIP/SEARCH Button • Switches the unit between the ON Skips backwards to the beginning of and STANDBY modes. the track or to the previous track. • Indicator lights up red when the LCD Display unit is in ECO-Power mode.
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Rear View AUX IN1 AUX IN2 AERIAL DOCK USB Socket CABLE Socket Connects the ribbon cable between the cable socket on the CD player and the amplifier. Dock Socket Connects the iPod / iPhone dock. AUX IN 1 L/R Sockets Connects an external media device.
Amplifier Front View BASS Dial FUNCTION Dial Adjusts the bass level. Switches between the DISC, USB, TUNER, DOCK, AUX1 and AUX2 TREBLE Dial modes. Adjusts the treble level. Headphones Socket VOLUME Dial Adjusts the volume level. Rear View Power Cable SPEAKER OUTPUT (L/R) Sockets Connects to speakers.
Remote Control STANDBY Button Switches the unit between the ON and STANDBY modes. Button • Navigates up to select an item on the iPhone/iPod menu screen. • Searches for a radio station going forwards through accessible radio frequencies. • Selects MP3/WMA album. MENU FUNCTION Button...
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13. REPEAT Button Repeats a CD track or a music file. 14. S-BASS Button Adjusts the bass level. 15. P-EQ Button Selects the EQ (Equaliser) mode. 16. CLOCK Button • Sets up the clock. • Displays the current time. MENU 17.
Removing the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control Remove the protective plastic strip from the battery compartment if the battery is being used for the first time. It is located at the bottom of the remote control. Replacing the Battery in the Remote Control Remove the screw from the back of the remote control using a screw driver (not supplied).
Handling the Battery • Improper or incorrect use of batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could cause fire, personal injury or damage property. • Install the battery correctly in the battery compartment. Normally the battery’s positive polarity (+) will face up. •...
Connections Connecting the Amplifier and CD Player Place the CD player on top of the amplifier. Place the speakers to the left and the right of the unit. Ensure all connections are connected before connecting to the mains power socket. Ribbon Cable •...
Connecting the Aerial Connect the FM aerial to the FM AERIAL socket. Extend the aerial, to receive the best FM reception. N N A A N T E FM Aerial Connecting the iPod/iPhone Dock Connect the iPod/iPhone dock to the socket marked DOCK on the back of the CD player.
Using Earphones Turn down the volume before connecting the earphones. Slowly raise the volume with the earphones on until you reach your desired volume. When earphones are connected, the speakers automatically mutes. Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using earphones, especially for extended periods.
Connecting to the Mains Supply • This unit is designed to operate with an AC 220-240V ~50/60Hz power supply. • Connecting the unit to any other power source may cause damage to the unit. Unwind the mains cable to its full length. Connect the mains plug to a mains socket. Make sure the mains plug is fully inserted into the mains socket.
General Operation Powering ON/OFF When you first connect the unit to the mains socket. The unit will be in STANDBY mode. Press the STANDBY button to switch the unit on. The word “HELLO” will scroll across • the display. • Press the STANDBY button to switch the unit back to standby mode.
Displaying the Clock • During standby mode, press the CLOCK button to display the clock for 90 seconds. While the unit is on, press the CLOCK button to display the clock for 3 sconds. • While in iPod mode, when iPhone/iPod is connected to dock, time will show on the •...
Switching the Alarm off In standby mode press the TIMER/SLEEP button. The symbol will disappear from the display. Adjusting the Volume Turn the VOLUME + / – dial on the unit or press the VOL + / – buttons on the remote •...
FM Operation Selecting the FM Mode The unit will automatically select a FM radio station with a good signal. Select the TUNER mode by turning the FUNCTION dial on the unit or pressing the TUNER button on the remote control until the display reads “TUNER”. Searching for a Station Automatically In TUNER mode, press and hold the buttons on the remote control until the tuner...
Automatically Presetting / PROG button on the remote control. The word ‘AUTO’ will briefly Press and hold the appear on the display. The unit will automatically search and store the first 20 radio stations it finds. Manually Presetting Tune into a desired radio station as shown above. / PROG button.
Compatible Disc Types Disc Types Disc Logo Recorded Content CD-R (CD Recordable) AUDIO CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) AUDIO AUDIO-CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio) AUDIO CD/MP3/WMA Operation Turn the FUNCTION dial on the unit or press the FUNCTION button on the remote control to select DISC mode.
Selecting and Album (MP3/WMA) Press the buttons to select an album when playing an MP3 or WMA CD. Shuffle Playback All the tracks on the disc can be played in a random order. During playback, press the SHUFFLE button. ‘SHUFF ON’ will be displayed. Press the or buttons to play the next random track.
ID3 Information (MP3/WMA) During MP3/WMA playback, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly on the remote control to display MP3/WMA information of “TITLE”, “ALBUM” and “ARTIST”. TITLE ALBUM ARTIST CURRENT DISPLAY iPod/iPhone Operation iPod/iPhone Compatibility Your unit supports the following iPod/iPhone models: Type Support Model iPhone...
Navigating iPod/iPhone Menus Press the MENU button to go backwards through the menus. Press the buttons to move up and down the menus. Press the SELECT button the select a menu option. • Your iPod/iPhone will automatically charge while the unit is switched on or in standby. • The unit will not switch to standby mode when your iPod/iPhone is charging.
USB Operation Insert your USB device into the USB socket at the back of the unit. You can insert a USB memory stick or a USB device via a USB cable. Turn the FUNCTION dial or press the FUNCTION button to select USB mode. All the playback features are the same as if you were playing an MP3/WMA CD.
Maintenance Cleaning the Unit Ensure the unit is fully unplugged from the mains socket before cleaning. • To clean the unit, wipe the case with a slightly moist, lint-free cloth. • Do not use any cleaning fluids containing alcohol, ammonia or abrasives. •...
Hints and Tips If a problem occurs, it may often be due to something very minor. The following table contains various tips: Problem Solution No power • Ensure the mains cable is connected to the mains socket and switched on. • Press the STANDBY button.
USB device • Only MP3/WMA file formats are supported. If any functional abnormality is encountered, unplug the unit from the mains socket and reconnect it again. Specifications AXM1205E Model Disc Format CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA Terminals: iPod/iPhone Dock socket, USB 2.0, AUX IN1 (L/R) Sockets,...
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