Page 2 - Thank you for choosing the Boston Acoustics; Special Features
2 Thank you for choosing the Boston Acoustics ® MicroSystem CD. The MicroSystem CD is a state-of-the-art stereo radio/CD player and a versatileaudio center that delivers the performance and versatility of precisely matched,separate components in one compact, easy-to-use unit. Special Features You ca...
Page 3 - Owner’s Manual; Unpacking the MicroSystem CD; battery low; ” message whenever the MicroSystem CD is switched on.
3 Owner’s Manual Please save this owner’s manual for future reference. If you should need an additionalcopy, it may be downloaded from the Boston Acoustics website:www.bostonacoustics.com/microsystemcd. Unpacking the MicroSystem CD Please save all the original packaging because it will provide the s...
Page 4 - The Remote Control; FM Antenna
4 Plugging in the power cord andPositioning the FM antenna The FM antenna comes attached. The Remote Control Turns Power On or Off Next Station/CD Track Previous Station/CD Track Plays or Pauses a CD Selects a Source Snooze/Sleep Mutes the Sound Stops a CD Controls the Display Volume Up Volume Down ...
Page 5 - Setting the clock; Clock
5 The Control Panel The Basics Setting the clock Note: If there is a power outage or you unplug the MicroSystem CD, the clock will continue to run and all othersettings will remain in memory for up to 48 hours. Turning on the system Snooze / Sleep On/off Tune / Track Volume Setup Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Set...
Page 6 - The Display; Volume
6 The Basics (continued) Turning off the system Adjusting the volume Muting the system The Display Press the Volume arrow buttons on the MicroSystem CD or on the Remote Control to adjust the volume. When the MicroSystem CD isturned on, the volume will return to the previous setting unless itwas very...
Page 7 - Radio; Tuning to an FM or AM station; FM
7 Radio Tuning to an FM or AM station Storing FM and AM stations Storing a second set of presets You can store any station by holding down any one of thenumbered Preset buttons for 3 seconds until the MicroSystemCD beeps. The display will show the Preset number. Pressingits Preset button will recall...
Page 8 - CD Player; Loading a CD; Playing a CD; Repeat
8 CD Player Loading a CD Open the flip-down door. Insert a disc, label side up, into the slot. The CD player willautomatically draw the disc in and play it. If the red light next to the Eject button is blinking, there is already a disc in the CD player. DO NOT INSERT A DISC IF THE RED LIGHT IS BLINK...
Page 9 - WMA; Creating MP3/WMA discs on your computer; MP3 folder
9 CD Player (continued) MP3/WMA discs The MicroSystem CD can play CD-R and CD-RW discs encoded with MP3 or WMAmusic files. “ MP3 ” or “ WMA ” will appear in the display when these types of files are playing. These discs behave differently from standard CDs. When a disc is inserted,the CD player firs...
Page 10 - Alarms; Setting the alarms
10 Alarms Setting the alarms Press the Alarm 1 (or Alarm 2 ) button repeatedly to choose the desired alarm mode—one press for music, two presses for beeper,three presses for music + beeper. Pressing the Alarm button a fourth time will cancel the alarm. The display will indicate if analar m is set an...
Page 12 - Using the Sleep function; More Features; Changing the display information
12 Alarms (continued) Using the Sleep function More Features Changing the display information When listening to the MicroSystem CD, this function turnsoff the MicroSystem CD automatically after a predetermined“sleep” time. When the MicroSystem CD is playing normally (no alarm issounding), hold down ...
Page 13 - Aux
13 More Features (continued) Using headphones If you plug headphones into the stereo minijack on the front panel, the speakers willbe muted except for the alarms. Be sure to use the jack marked with the headphonessymbol, not the nearby Aux 3 jack. Using other devices (Aux 1, 2, and 3) Note: The Aux ...
Page 14 - Using the Bass trim
14 More Features (continued) Customizing the MicroSystem CD’s output The MicroSystem CD has a line output which can feed its audio into an external device.Uniquely, you can program this output to tailor it for use as: Note: The subwoofer output is not low-passed. Use the subwoofer’s crossover, set f...
Page 15 - Connections; Connecting other devices
15 Connections Connecting other devices There are three stereo connections: two via RCA input jacks on the rear- panel and a third via a minijack on the front of the MicroSystem CD.In addition, a stereo line output via RCA jacks on the rear panel can feed audio into an exter nal device. Example conn...
Page 16 - Straighten out the antenna to its full length.; Notice for Cable TV System Installer; When making
16 Connections (continued) Connecting the FM antenna Optional: Connecting to a cable TV signal You may be able to obtain better reception if your cable company offers an FM radiosignal on your TV cable. The MicroSystem CD’s FM antenna connector will accept thecable FM feed from most cable TV systems...
Page 17 - Optional: Connecting to a different external indoor FM antenna; Connect the external FM antenna to the 75 Type F connector.; Optional: Connecting to an external indoor AM antenna; Connect the wires of the external AM antenna to these terminals.; Optional: Connecting to an outdoor antenna
17 Connections (continued) Optional: Connecting to a different external indoor FM antenna Note: Not included—available at most stores that sell audio/video parts and accessories. 1. Disconnect the supplied external FM antenna from the back of the MicroSystem CD. 2. Connect the external FM antenna to...
Page 18 - Troubleshooting; button on the Remote Control.; Disc error codes in the display
18 Troubleshooting The MicroSystem CD does not power up • Is the system plugged into a working, unswitched electrical outlet?• Are you using an operating AC wall outlet? There is no sound coming from the system • Is the volume turned up? Try increasing the volume.• Is the system muted? Press the Mut...
Page 19 - Specifications; Dimensions; Batteries; Limited Warranty; System Weight
19 Specifications Dimensions Height 4½" (114mm) Width 14" (355mm) Depth 8½" (217mm) Batteries MicroSystem CD Standard 9-volt Remote Control CR2025 3-volt Limited Warranty For one year from the date of purchase, Boston Acoustics will repair for the original owner anydefect in materials or...
Page 20 - Index
20 Index AM Connecting an external indoor AM antenna page 17 Control Panel diagram page 5 Display diagram page 6 Remote Control diagram page 4 Setting the alarms page 10 Storing AM stations page 7 Tuning to an AM station page 7 Alarms Checking the wakeup time page 11 Control Panel diagram page 5 Dis...
