Contents Some Dos and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment ............5 Safety Warnings ........................7 Unpacking ..........................9 Product Overview .......................10 Front View ..............................10 Rear View ..............................11 Remote Control ........................12 Remove the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control ............13 Battery Replacement for the Remote Control ..............13 Remote Control Operation Range ..................14 Connections ........................14...
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Fast Forward and Fast Reverse ......................20 Selecting an Album (MP3) ........................21 Repeat Playback ............................21 Random Playback ............................21 Programme Setting ..........................21 Programme Cancel ........................... 22 Intro Playback ............................. 22 USB Operation ........................23 AUX Operation ........................23 Maintenance ........................24 Cleaning the Unit ............................
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 unit are easily • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not swallowed by young children and this is remove screws. The unit does not contain dangerous. any user-serviceable parts. Please leave all maintenance work to qualified personnel.
Thank you for purchasing your new HITACHI Hi-Fi. 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 Front View STANDBY VOLUME SKIP/TUNE SEARCH MEMORY MODE 5. MEMORY Button 1. LED Indicator Light up red in STANDBY mode. Preset a radio station. 2. STANDBY Button 6. VOLUME +/– Dial Switch the unit between the ON and Increase or decrease the volume.
Remote Control 1. STANDBY Button STANDBY Switch the unit between the ON and STANDBY modes. MODE MONO/ST. 2. MODE Button Switch between FM, CD, USB and AUD FOLDER ON/OFF modes. 3. FOLDER ON/OFF Button Button MEMORY • Skip backwards to the beginning of the track or to the previous track.
Remove the Plastic Strip from the Remote Control Remove the plastic strip from the battery if the battery is being used for the first time. It is located at the bottom rear of the remote control. Battery Replacement for the Remote Control The remote control requires a CR2025, 3V Lithium battery.
Handling the Remote Control • Take care of your fingernails when you slide and pull the battery release tab. • Do not drop the remote control. • Do not allow anything to impact the remote control. • Do not spill water or liquid on the remote control. •...
Using the AUX Connection Use a 3.5mm to RCA stereo audio cable to connect the audio device’s audio output sockets to the unit’s AUX IN socket. AUDIO OUT AUX IN 3.5mm to RCA White stereo audio cable (not included) AC ~ Audio device Rear side of the unit Use a 3.5mm to 3.5mm stereo audio cable to connect the mobile device’s headphone...
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 STANDBY connected, the speakers automatically mutes. VOLUME SKIP/TUNE SEARCH MEMORY MODE Long-term exposure to loud music may cause hearing damage. It is best to avoid extreme volume when using earphones, especially for extended periods.
General Operation Powering ON/OFF When you first connect the unit to the mains socket, the unit will be in STANDBY mode. Press on the unit or the remote control to switch the unit to ON mode. • • Press to switch the unit back to STANDBY mode. The Power LED indicator will light up red.
to select CD, USB or FM mode, then press MEMORY. 7. Finally press to adjust the volume, and then press MEMORY to confirm. 8. Press 9. “ ” icon will show on the display to indicate the timer is on. 10.
FM Operation Press MODE repeatedly to select FM mode. Auto Scan Press and hold the buttons until the tuner starts searching for a station. Once a station has been found, the scanning will stop automatically. The search may not stop at a station with a very weak signal. Manual Scan Press repeatedly until your desired frequency is reached.
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 Operation Press MODE repeatedly to select CD mode. Playback 1. Press on the unit and the disc cover will open automatically. 2.
Selecting an Album (MP3) 1. During stop mode, press FOLDER ON/OFF. The “FOLD” FOLD indicator will show on the display. 2. Press PRESET/FOLDER an album when playing an MP3 Repeat Playback 1. Press REPEAT once, “ ” will show on the display. The CD will play the current track repeatedly.
5. Press MEMORY to confirm the track. 6. Repeat steps 2-5 to programme more tracks. Once it is completed, press to start playback of the programmed tracks. Programme Cancel Press twice, or open the CD door and close it again to erase the memory. Intro Playback 1.
USB Operation 1. When a USB device is connected to the unit, press MODE repeatedly to select USB mode. 2. The unit will automatically display the total number of tracks. 3. All playback features are the same as if you were playing an MP3 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 securely at both ends. • Make sure that the ON mode is selected. The remote •...
• Only MP3 file formats are supported. USB device If any functional abnormality is encountered, unplug the unit from the mains socket and reconnect it again. Specifications AXM525E Model Power Power Supply AC 100-240V ~50/60Hz Power Consumption ECO Standby Power <...