THOMSON MIC300TT USB Input Audio Turntable User Guide

THOMSON MIC300TT USB Input Audio Turntable

PLEASE READ THIS USER GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Getting started

• Take the device out of the box.
• Remove all the packaging from the product.
• Place the packaging inside the box or dispose of it safely in compliance with the waste sorting instructions shown on the outside.

Safety warning and notice

You must read and understand all the instructions before using this device. The warranty will not apply if damage is caused by failure to follow the instructions.

1. Never remove the device casing.
2. Never place this device on top of other electrical equipment.
3. Protect the power cable from being stepped on or pinched, particularly at the plugs, sockets, and the point where it exits the device. Make sure that the power rating corresponds to the voltage shown on the rating plate at the rear of the device. Always pull the plug from the socket when disconnecting from the mains. Never pull on the cable. Ensure you have completed all the other connections before connecting the mains plug.
4. Only use attachments/accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer.
5. Entrust all device repairs to qualified repairers. Repair is needed when the device has been damaged in any fashion, and in particular:
   • if the power cable is damaged;
   • in the event of a liquid spill or objects being inserted into the device;
   • if the device is exposed to rain or dampness;
   • if the device does not operate normally;
   • or if the device has been dropped or impacted.
6. The series panel is located on the bottom of the device.
7. Never block the air vents.
8. Make sure you have enough space for ventilation. Place the product on a stable surface.
9. This device must be used in a moderate climate, away from direct sunlight, naked flames or sources of heat, heaters, cookers or any other devices (including amplifiers) that generate heat. Do not install near a heat source.
10. The batteries (battery pack or inserted batteries) must not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, fire, etc.
11. Always unplug the device before cleaning it. Never lubricate any part of this device. Clean it using a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products or harsh cleaners.
12. Ensure that you always have easy access to the power cable, plug or adapter to disconnect this device from the mains if necessary.
13. Do not use this device near water. It must not be dripped on or splashed. Do not use this device in a damp environment.
14. Disconnect this device in the event of a storm, or if you intend not to use it for a long period.
15. This device can be used by children aged 8 and over, and by persons with a physical or sensory disability, learning difficulties or a lack of experience and knowledge, provided they are supervised or have received instructions on the safe use of the device, and understand the risks involved. Children must not play with the device or power cable (risk of strangulation). Children must not clean or maintain the device without supervision.
16. This device must only be supplied with very low safety voltage as indicated on the device.
17. The battery should be removed from the device before disposal. The device must be disconnected from the power supply when removing the battery.
18. The product must be at a minimal distance of 20 cm from the human body when working.
19. Risk of suffocation: Small parts are not intended for children under 3 years old or for people with a tendency to put inedible objects in their mouths.
20. This device is for household use only; do not use outdoors.

WARNING:
Class 1 Laser Product

Warning: do not touch the laser lens.

• The lightning bolt symbol within an equilateral triangle alerts users to the presence of dangerous uninsulated voltages, inside the device, that may present a risk of electric shock.
• The exclamation mark inside a triangle indicates the presence of important operating and maintenance (repair) instructions in the literature accompanying the device.

What’s in the box

Check and identify the package contents:

• Main appliance
• Remote control
• AUX cable
• User manual
• 45 rpm adapter (only for MIC300TT)
• Protective cover (only for MIC300TT version)

Description of parts

Controls (some controls only concern the MIC300TT version)

1. < Previous

2. ▷ Playback Input / Record to USB in Turntable mode

3. Next

4. / Bluetooth search

5. ≡ Mode

6. Stop CD/Eject CD

7. / Volume adjustment

8. Rotation speed adjustment +8/-8% (Pitch)

9. 33/45 rpm speed selector

10. Tone arm lever

11. Automatic shutdown on/off

12. Play/Pause
    Input/Output

13. Aux-in port

14. USB reading port

15. USB charging port

16. RCA output

17. Speaker ON/OFF switch (to stop music from the built-in speaker of this product when you connect the AC output cable to an external audio amplifier).

18. Power supply

19. Wireless charging (MIC300IBT / MIC301IBT only)

Control functions

1. “<” button:
   • Press and hold the button to fast rewind the track
   • Briefly press to return to the previous track.
   • Go back through the saved radio stations in FM mode.
   • Decrease the hours/minutes in the alarm/clock setting mode.
2. “▷” and “ ” buttons: Play/Enter
   • Press once to start playback in Bluetooth, USB and CD mode.
   • FM mode. Press and hold > for 2 seconds for the automatic FM search.
   • Press Enter to set the clock in standby mode
   • In turntable mode, press once to select recording media, press again to start recording, long press to stop recording.
3. “>” button:
   • Next
   • Press and hold the button to fast forward through the track
   • Briefly press to go to the next track.
   • Switch to the next preset radio station in FM mode.
   • Increase the number of hours or minutes in clock setting mode.
4. “ ” button: Return to the previous page in the settings menu. Use the “BT search” button to force the device search mode.
5. “≡” button:
   • Change the source (USB, BT, Radio…)
   • Press to open the clock/alarm settings mode in standby mode.
6. Stop CD/Eject CD
   • Press once to stop CD playback,
   • Press twice to eject the CD.
7. Turning knob
   • Press to turn the device on/off,
   • Turn to increase or decrease the audio volume
8. Rotation speed adjustment +8/-8% (Pitch)
9. 33/45 rpm speed selector
10. Tone arm lever
11. Automatic shutdown on/off
12. Play/Pause

Remote control

Remote control functions:

1. ON/OFF
2. Mute
3. Mode
4. Brightness dimmer
5. Volume +
6. Back (Previous track)
7. Play/Pause/Enter
8. Next (Next track)
9. Volume –
10. Stop
11. Info
12. Previous saved station
13. Next saved station
14. Save current station
15. Base +/-
16. Repeat/Shuffle
17. Menu
18. Treble +/- (adjust the treble)
19. Equaliser

Before starting

Position the device where you want it. Insert the plug into the electrical outlet and switch it on if necessary. Mains power supply of the device: 230V 50Hz Insert the mains plug into the wall socket (230 V).

Warning

• Before using the unit, check that the power supply is compatible with the 230V (50 Hz) rating of the unit.
• Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands.
• When you are planning not to use the appliance for a prolonged period (holiday, etc.), disconnect the plug from the mains outlet.
• When you disconnect the plug from the power outlet, hold the end of the plug; do not pull on the cord to avoid electric shocks caused by a damaged cable.

Automatic standby
When you are playing audio from a connected accessory, the micro sound system automatically goes into standby mode if:

• you don’t press any buttons for 10 minutes;
• the connected accessory has not sent any audio data for 10 minutes.

Operation
Press the POWER button to turn the device ON or OFF.

Adjust the volume with the remote control
Press the Volume + button to increase the volume and the Volume – button to decrease the volume. Check the screen display, which should confirm the volume adjustment.

Mute function
Press the MUTE button on the remote control. The volume is muted and the word “Mute” appears on the LCD screen. Press this button again to cancel the mute function.

Set the clock (in standby mode)

1. Set the clock (in standby mode)
2. Press ≡ once to “SET CLOCK”, press ▷ to confirm and the “24H” symbol will flash.
3. Press < or > to choose the 24hr or 12hr format, then press ▷ to confirm.
4. Press < or > to set the current time, press ▷ to confirm and the minutes will flash.
5. Press < or > to set the current minutes, press ▷ to confirm and “SAVE YES” will flash.
6. Press ▷ to save the time setting.

Set the alarm (in standby mode)

1. Once you have set the clock, you can set the alarm
2. “Alarm Setup” is displayed. Press the “▷” button to make your choice.
3. Press < or > to set the current time, press ▷ to confirm and the minutes will flash.
4. Press < or > to set the current minutes and press ▷ to confirm.
5. Press < / > to adjust the alarm volume.
6. Press < / > to select the alarm source (buzzer, FM, CD, USB) and press ▷
7. Press < / > to adjust the alarm duration. You can choose between 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes. Press ▷ to confirm.
8. Press < / > to save the alarm settings.

Use

Turntable (Only for the MIC300TT version) Remove the protective cover from the top of the device.

1. Place a record on the record player turntable and select the appropriate playing speed: 33 or 45 rpm, the default playing speed is 33 rpm for 12-inch (30.48 cm) discs. Turn the speed selector to 45 rpm for 7 inch (17.78 cm) records.

2. Remove the stylus guard and release the tonearm, raise the lever up to raise the tonearm, then gently move the tonearm to the desired position on the record. The turntable begins to turn when the tone arm approaches the record.

3. The turntable stops automatically when playing is finished. Press the auto stop button on the turntable, if you don’t want the record to stop automatically at the end.

4. Recording to USB This device lets you record vinyl music onto a USB key.

   • When playing the record, press the ▷ button, and the display screen shows
   • Press the ▷ button again, and the recording will start.
   • When you want to stop recording, press and hold the ▷ button.
     Recording in the last USB track, you can press USB mode, select the last track to listen to the recorded songs.

5. NOTE: this action is only necessary if your record is particularly long and stops automatically before the end of playback. You will normally not need to use this function.

6. Please also note that as soon as the stylus reaches the end of the last track on the record, it will automatically stop, and at the point when you press the auto stop button, the turntable will start turning. This is completely normal. Press the auto stop button again to stop it turning. When the record is finished playing, push the lever back to raise the tone arm and carefully place it back on the arm rest, then lock the tone arm to protect it from unexpected movement. Please note: To avoid damaging the stylus, make sure the stylus protector provided is in place when installing, moving or cleaning the turntable. When you play a 45 rpm record, use the 45 rpm adapter supplied with the device.

FM radio

Please make sure the antenna cable is fully extended for best reception.

Automatic search

1. Press the ≡ button to select FM mode.
2. Press and hold the ▷ button. The radio will scan the frequencies and stop automatically when it finds a station with a strong enough signal.
3. The display updates after a few seconds. The screen shows the frequency of the station. If the signal is strong enough and the station signal contains RDS data, the radio name will be displayed.
4. Press + to display the preset radio stations.
5. Press < / > (on the main unit) or 〈 / 〉 (on the remote control) to select the stored station and start listening.

Manual search

1. Press < or > (on the remote control) to choose the station. Every time you press the frequency adjustment button, the frequency increases or reduces by 50 kHz.
2. Once you find a station you want to store, press and hold the  + button and the store preset station symbol and station number will appear on the screen. Press 〈 or 〉 to choose the station and press ▷ to confirm and store the current station.
3. Press + to view and listen to the radio station.
4. Press 〈 or 〈 to choose the preset station to listen to the radio.

Bluetooth mode

1. You need to carry out several steps to connect your mobile phone:
2. Activate Bluetooth on your mobile phone (refer to the instructions for your phone).
3. Push the POWER button to turn on the unit, then press the ≡ button repeatedly until the LCD screen displays “Bluetooth”. It will then be ready to be paired automatically.
4. Using your mobile phone, search for the Bluetooth device called “MIC300”.
5. Your mobile phone will detect the “MIC300” and will ask you if you want to connect. To connect, enter the password 0000 (if applicable). Once the connection is made, the “Connected” symbol will appear on the LCD screen.

Automatic connection with your smartphone
Pairing is only necessary when you first use the appliance with the phone. Once the device has been paired with the phone, it will connect to the appliance automatically when it is turned on and Bluetooth is activated on the phone. The next time you turn on the appliance, it will automatically connect to the mobile phone it was last connected to. Press and hold the Bluetooth button to disconnect the Bluetooth function.

Playing from a Bluetooth device
Once Bluetooth has been paired, press the ▷ button to play. Press the < or > button to switch to the previous or next track. To pause or resume play, press the ▷ button again.

CD playback

Playing a compact disc (CD/MP3)

NOTE: Never touch the laser lens located inside the CD player. Clean the laser lens using a cleaning disk if it becomes dirty.

1. Press the ≡ button repeatedly to select the CD function.
2. Press the button to open the CD holder, insert the CD (with the printed side facing up), then press the  button again.
3. The CD will spin for a few seconds before automatically playing the first track.
4. Press the ▷ button to temporarily stop play. Press the ▷ button to resume playback.
5. Press the  button to stop playback, and press the ▷ button to restart playback from the beginning. Press twice to open the CD player.

Previous track < / Next track >

1. Use the < and > buttons to move from one track to another, or to play a track in fast-forward mode by pressing and holding the button.
2. Press the < button once to listen to the start of the current track. Press it twice or more to listen to the previous tracks on the disk.
3. Press the > button to listen to the next track on the disk.
4. Press and hold the < button. The current track goes back to the previous track(s); when the disk has reached the required part of the track, release the button: and normal play resumes.
5. Press and hold the > button; the current track is fast-forwarded to the next track(s). When the disk has reached the required part of the track, release the button: and normal play resumes.

Repeat function
The button is used to repeat the same track or all the tracks of a CD.

1. Press the button once during playback; The LCD screen displays “REP 1”. The same track is repeated continuously.
2. Press the button a second time to repeat all the tracks. The LCD screen displays “REP All”.
3. Pess the button three times to start random playback. The screen will display “SHUFFLE”.
4. Press the button four times to start the intro playback. You will hear the first 10 seconds of each song and “INTRO” will appear on the screen.
5. To cancel repeat play, press the button several times until “REP OFF” is displayed.

USB player

Music playback via USB
This device was designed with the latest technical innovations in the field of USB. However, given the wide selection of USB storage devices available on the market, we cannot guarantee compatibility with every device. For this reason, in certain rare cases it may be difficult to go back to the previous song from a USB device. This is not a device malfunction.

1. Press the ≡ button repeatedly until the screen displays “USB”.
2. Directly connect a USB storage drive to the USB port. The screen will quickly display the number of folders and then the total number of tracks. Playback will start automatically after a few seconds.
3. The buttons work in the same way as for the CD player. Check out the aforementioned section on CDs.

NOTE

• Always connect a USB storage drive directly to the USB port to avoid any malfunction.
• The USB port is not designed for charging external devices.
• Important: Change the device mode before removing the USB storage device.

Aux-in
Aux-in jack

1. Press the ≡ button repeatedly to choose the Aux-in mode, and the screen will display “AUX-IN”.
2. Connect the AUX connection wire on the line-out jack of your personal player (for example, a portable MP3 player) to the Aux-in jack.
3. Start playback from your personal player.

USB charging port (5V output)
The USB port is designed to charge external devices, such as a smartphone. Its output power is 5V 1.0 A.

10W wireless charging (only for MIC300IBT /MIC301IBT)
Simply put your wireless induction charging device onto the wireless charging area shown on the top of the main unit and charging will start simply through contact. A red light will come on and flash in the event of a charging error.

Warning about batteries

This product contains one or more batteries.

• Use batteries correctly to prevent any injury or fire caused by a leak, overheating, explosion, erosion or other damage.
• Keep new and used batteries out of the reach of children or any vulnerable person. Stop using the device if the battery compartment does not close properly.
• If the liquid from an alkaline battery comes into contact with skin or eyes, rinse immediately with fresh water and consult a physician.
• If an alkaline battery leaks, clean the liquid with a cloth and replace the battery with a new one.
• Do not swallow batteries. If swallowed, a battery can cause severe internal burns in 2 hours and can cause death. If batteries are swallowed, contact a poison centre immediately and consult a physician.
• Use AA Ni-MH, alkaline or lithium batteries.
• Do not charge these batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries generates gas or heat emissions that can cause explosions or fires.
• Do not use different types of batteries or a mixture of new and old batteries.
• Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not allow the same battery poles to be in contact.
• Remove spent batteries quickly. There is a risk of the battery exploding if it is not replaced or if the device is unused for a long period of time.
• Replace the battery with an identical or equivalent model.
• The batteries (or battery pack) must not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunlight, fire, etc.
• Do not heat batteries or dispose of them in a fire or in water.
• Do not use metal pliers or metal objects such as the point of a pen or tweezers to remove batteries. Avoid deforming, crushing or piercing batteries.
• Do not disassemble the batteries.
• Cover the ends of the batteries with tape to prevent explosions and combustion when these are scrapped.
• Scrap batteries in an environmentally friendly way
• Do not dispose of batteries in ordinary household waste.
• When disposing of batteries, be sure to follow local disposal regulations.

Technical specifications

Type| Technical specifications| Type| Technical specifications
---|---|---|---
Broadband

loudspeaker

| 3″ (5W)*2| Wireless

frequency

| 2,402 – 2,480 MHz
Peak power| 30 W| FM frequency| 88.8 – 108 MHz
RMS power| 10W|  |
Energy

consumption

| 0.6 W| Bluetooth

version

| 5.0
Input power| 100-230V, 50/60Hz| Transmission

range

| 10 m
Speaker

resistance

| 4 Ω| Maximum output

power (EIRP)

| 2.75 dBm
Speaker frequency| 60 Hz – 20 kHz| Input/Output| CD, Bluetooth, Mains input, Mains output

(RCA), USB

S/B ratio| ≥ 80dB| Distortion| ＜ 1 %
Bluetooth pairing

name

| MIC300| Dimensions| 430 x 220 x 135 mm

NB: the maximum connection distance is approximately 10 metres. Place your Bluetooth speaker as close as possible to the device to avoid any interference with the connection.

The device may turn off in an environment with electrostatic discharge. The user must then recharge the battery and reset the device.

Environmental protection

• Your product has been designed and manufactured using high-quality materials and components that can be recycled and reused. Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
• When the crossed-out wheelie bin symbol appears on a product, it means that the product is covered by European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please find out about the local sorting and collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to local rules and do not dispose of your old products in your household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you are helping to prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Additional information

• When the device does not transmit audio output for a certain amount of time, it will automatically go into standby mode to save energy. It can then be switched back on using the power button
• If an incoming call is received while the MIC300 system is connected to your mobile phone during music playback, the music will immediately pause when you answer the call and start again once the call is finished (depending on the mobile phone, playback may sometimes stay paused after the end of the call).
• The word Bluetooth®, the brand and the logo are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Bigben Interactive is under license. All other brands and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
• THOMSON is a trademark of Talisman Brands, Inc. used under license by Bigben Interactive.
• This product is manufactured and sold under the responsibility of Bigben Interactive.
• THOMSON and the THOMSON logo are trademarks operated under license by Bigben Interactive – for more information: www.thomson-brand.com.
• All other products, services, corporate names, trademarks, trade names, and logos referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

Declaration of conformity

• Bigben Interactive hereby declares that the MIC300-type radio equipment complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.bigben-interactive.co.uk/support/

Warranty

This product is guaranteed by Bigben for 2 years from the date of purchase, except in countries of the European Economic Area, which offer a longer warranty period. We recommend that you keep your receipt for any claims. The warranty covers breakdowns due to defective material, a missing element or a manufacturing defect. In this case, contact our technical support. For any problem with a defective product, contact your point of purchase with your receipt. The warranty does not cover problems of improper use.

Support

• www.bigben-interactive.co.uk/support
• [email protected]

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References

• Information sur la licence
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