Grundig Fine Arts Audion RCD 8300 Owner's manual

FINE ARTS AUDION

WIRELESS HIFI SYSTEM

Operating manual

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CONTENTS________________________________________________________________________

5 FineArts Audion

5 The system operation of your HiFi

7 Special features of your HiFi system

8 Packing contents/accessories

9 Set-up and safety

10 The wireless transmission system

11 Overview

11 The HiFi system controls

12 The back and bottom of the HiFi system

13 The remote control

15 The remote control menu system

Dear customers,

This operating manual assumes that your authorised dealer has provided you with your

FineArts Audion system in an assembled state, connected and ready for operation.

If you want to change the settings yourself or look for new radio stations, please read the

enclosed installation manual.

The operating manual also describes the digital radio operation (Digital Audio Broad-

casting) and illustrates the display options for this operating mode. DAB operation is only

possible with an integrated DAB module (optional).

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CONTENTS__________________________________________________________________________________

17 General functions

17 Switching on

17 Switching off

18 Switching on from standby

18 Selecting the input source

19 Switching to standby

19 Organising the HiFi system display

20 Volume and tone

20 Adjusting the volume

20 Adjusting the treble, bass, balance and fader

21 Sound setting

22 Switching loudness on and off

22 Muting the HiFi system

22 Setting up additional pairs of loudspeakers

23 FM mode

23 Preparation

23 Selecting radio stations

25 Stereo/mono reception

26 RDS reception

30 DAB mode

30 Preparation

30 Selecting DAB stations

34 Additional functions in DAB mode

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37 CD mode

37 General information about CDs

37 Preparation

38 Playing back a CD

41 Selecting a CD track

42 Additional functions

44 Playing back tracks in a selected order – creating a track memory

48 Sleep timer mode

49 Multi-room mode

49 Operating pairs of speakers in additional rooms

49 Switching the remote control to a pair of speakers in another room

50 Setting up different input sources for individual rooms

51 Information

51 Changing the remote control batteries

52 Other remote control operating modes

61 Rectifying minor problems

63 Technical data

64 GRUNDIG Service

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FINE ARTS AUDION________________________________________________

The system operation of your HiFi

The following illustration shows you the options for multi-room operation of

your HiFi system, and for operation in combination with other individual

Grundig components.

These options are explained on the following page.

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Audio in

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LSP2

LSP2 RCD 8300 HiFi system LSP2

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Television with WT2

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CD mode

CD mode FM mode

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FINE ARTS AUDION__________________________________________________________________

The FineArts Audion system is made up of the following individual components:

– RCD 8300 HiFi system

– PR1 remote control

– LSP2 active loudspeaker

– LSP3 active loudspeaker

In multi-room mode, room 1 always refers to the room in which the HiFi system

is installed.

Within the framework of the overall system, the following operating modes are

possible:

– The HiFi system operates one or two pairs of loudspeakers in room 1.

– The HiFi system operates additional pairs of loudspeakers in other rooms (one

pair of speakers per room).

– In multi-room mode, two different input sources can be set for different rooms,

i.e. FM, CD and – if a DAB module is integrated – DAB.

– In multi-room mode, you can operate the HiFi system and the pairs of spea-

kers in the other rooms by means of a remote control or additional remote

controls.

– You can operate the HiFi system or a Grundig television (room 1) with a

remote control.

– Via the WT2 radio module, the television alternately operates the same louds-

peakers as the HiFi system (room 1). The WT2 radio module must be configu-

red on the HiFi system.

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FINE ARTS AUDION__________________________________________________________________

Special features of your HiFi system

Perfect sound is not a question of size, but of quality. This system gives you clear

and vivid sound packaged in a timeless design.

The RCD 8300 is an elegant combination of tuner and CD operation, with the

added option of receiving digital radio stations (DAB). It can be used as a

standing device, or it can be mounted on the wall .

It uses a built-in transmitter to transfer data signals to the remote control and

audio signals to the loudspeakers.

All its components communicate without wires – even through walls.

The CD player has a CD text function. This means that if ”CD text” is provided

by a CD, the HiFi and remote control displays can show information on the artist

and the contents of the CD.

The large display of the RCD 8300 can be rotated by a motor in horizontal

mode, enabling you to read its information in comfort.

Up to nine pairs of loudspeakers – all in different rooms – can be operated with

the HiFi system. Their sound settings can be adjusted individually using the

remote control.

In combination with the WT2 radio module the RCD 8300 active loudspeakers

can also be used for operation with special Grundig televisions.

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PACKING CONTENTS/ACCESSORIES____

Packing contents

Accessories

Active loudspeakers (LSP2 or LSP3)

Personal Remote 1 remote control with

three 1.5 V mignon-type batteries

Wall bracket with cable channel

DAB module, DAB antenna

Ask your specialist dealer about

these modification options.

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FINE ARTS AUDION

1RCD 8300 HiFi system

2Auxiliary antenna (Dipol)

3Power cord

4Operating manual

5Installation manual

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SET-UP AND SAFETY ______________________________________________

To ensure that this high-quality, easy-to-use HiFi system will provide lasting

satisfaction and enjoyment, please observe the following instructions when

setting it up.

This HiFi system is designed for the playback of audio signals.

Any other use is expressly prohibited.

Position your HiFi system as near as possible to the centre of the area of appli-

cation. If you want to set up the HiFi system on wall shelves or in cupboards,

please ensure that the device is adequately ventilated. There must be at least

10 cm of space at the side, above and at the back of the device.

If the HiFi is subject to sudden changes in temperature, for example if it is

brought in from the cold to a warm room, do not connect it to the mains supply,

but let it stand for at least two hours before you insert a CD.

The HiFi system is designed for use in dry rooms. If you do use it in the open,

please ensure that it is protected from moisture, such as rain or water splashes,

and from direct sunlight. Do not place the HiFi system close to heating units or in

direct sunlight, as this will impair cooling.

To not insert foreign objects in the HiFi CD compartment. Do not place any ves-

sels containing fluid, such as vases, on the HiFi system. These may be knocked

over and spill fluid on the electrical components, thus presenting a safety risk.

Do not place any objects such as burning candles on the HiFi system.

Never open the HiFi casing under any circumstances. Warranty claims are

excluded for damage resulting from improper handling.

Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the HiFi is switched

off, it can be damaged by a lightning strike to the mains. Always disconnect the

mains and antenna plugs during a storm.

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If the stereo system no longer scans CDs perfectly, use a standard cleaning CD

to clean the laser optics. Other cleaning methods may damage the laser optics.

Always keep the CD compartment closed to prevent dust from collecting on the

laser optics.

The wireless transmission system

Your HiFi system is equipped with a system which enables it to transmit and

receive audio and data signals Connection cables to the loudspeakers are no

longer necessary.

The transmission strength is limited by national and international regulations to

prevent radio interference from neighbouring devices.

The transmission power is <10 mW. This guarantees an unhindered reception

range of approximately 100 m. This range is restricted inside buildings, depen-

ding on the construction materials used.

Avoid placing the system near metal objects such as radiators or electrical devi-

ces which use radio signals, such as wireless headphones or cordless or mobile

phones.

Since the audio and data signals are not transmitted on an exclusive range we

cannot guarantee that this will not cause interference. To avoid interference you

can choose a different channel combination. Make sure that the same channel

combination is set on the HiFi system and the WT2 radio module, if there is one.

In some circumstances, people, walls and other surfaces can reflect radio sig-

nals. Reflected signals, mixed with direct (non-reflected) signals, can cause a

type of interference known as multi-path reception. This can lead to noise or a

temporary loss of sound. If such interference does occur, you can usually rectify

it by repositioning the active loudspeakers or the HiFi system.

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The HiFi system controls

SOURCE Selects the input sources in the order FM,

DAB (if a DAB module is integrated)

and CD.

Switches on the system in room 1 with

the last input source selected.

–+Adjusts the volume.

■ıIn tuner or DAB mode: selects the

station positions.

In CD mode: starts playback and selects

playback stop.

ǼSwitches the HiFi system in room 1 to

and from standby mode.

The CD compartment lighting is also

for indicating standby and operation.

Note:

The buttons on the HiFi system are only

designed for emergency operation. In

normal operation, please use the remo-

te control.

Display Displays various information for the FM, DAB (optional) and

CD modes.

åOpens and closes the CD compartment. Switches the HiFi

system from standby to CD mode.

CD compart- Open by touching the » å« sensor button.

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OVERVIEW _______________________________________________________________________

SOURCE

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OVERVIEW__________________________________________________________________________________

The back and bottom of the HiFi system

IRadio antenna (must be perpendicular).

)Mains switch (back of device), switches the

HiFi on and off.

The only way to completely isolate the HiFi

system from the mains supply is to pull the

plug out.

Cover for the flash plug. Only for dealers for upda-

ting the system software (bottom of device).

Threaded connection (F plug connection) for the

DAB antenna (if a DAB module is integrated into the

HiFi system – recess on bottom of device).

Antenna socket for the rooftop antenna or the auxili-

ary antenna supplied (recess on bottom of device).

Socket for mains cable (recess on bottom of device).

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OVERVIEW__________________________________________________________________________________

The remote control

9Switches the HiFi system to and from standby mode.

In multi-room mode: switches only the loudspeakers in the current

room to standby. Hold down to switch the whole system to standby.

Display Display of the remote control and digital keypad (touchpad with

soft keys): guides the user through the operation and installation of

the system.

In FM, DAB and CD mode, it shows the relevant controls (soft keys)

and information.

If the keypad is not used for 30 seconds, the display switches off

automatically. To switch it on again, press the »OK« key (hard key)

on the remote control.

Audio Selects the HiFi mode (FineArts Audion). Switches the remote con-

trol on with the »AUDIO« menu.

Vision Selects the television mode (FineArts Vision). Selects other Vision

operating modes such as DVD and video (see pages 52 to 60).

P +P – In FM and DAB mode: selects the station positions in steps.

In CD mode: selects the previous or following CD track.

OK Switches the remote control display on.

Confirms the menu entries (primarily in Vision mode).

ǸǷ In FM or DAB mode: changes the FM frequency or the DAB station

positions in steps. Hold down to start the automatic search.

In CD mode: press briefly for the next or previous track. Hold down

to search for a particular passage.

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–}+Adjusts the volume in the relevant room.

dSwitches the loudspeakers to and from mute mode.

RSwitches the lighting for the remote control display on and off.

zNot used.

wFor displaying the current time.

In standby mode, switches the display lighting of the HiFi system on

(only in room 1).

MCalls up the sleep timer function.

FCalls up the »SOUND« menu.

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The remote control menu system

Your HiFi system’s remote control unit is equipped with a menu system.

The menus contain a wide range of information on setting up and operating the

system.

Press »Audio« to switch on the remote control. The »AUDIO« main menu

appears in the display. At the same time, the menu items also function as digital

keys (soft keys), with which you can call up different functions and other menus

directly. Some keys only appear when the relevant system components are

present.

The Audio main menu

Display and key Meaning and function

AUDIO Audio mode has been selected. The remote control

is effective in room 1 (for multi-room operation).

SELECT ROOM For multi-room operation, this selects the room in

which the remote control should be effective.

< LCD > Rotates the display of the HiFi system to the right

or the left (only in horizontal mode).

SETUP Calls up the »SETUP« menu for different settings.

M-ROOM Activates the menu for switching the input sources

on and off in multi-room operation.

CD Selects the CD input source.

FM TUNER Selects the FM input source.

DAB TUNER Selects the DAB input source (if a DAB module is

integrated).

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AUDIO

DAB TUNER 

FM TUNER 

CD 

M-ROOM 

SETUP 

>> 

LCD

<< 

SELECT ROOM 

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Note:

The room display » « does not appear if loudspeakers are installed in only

one room.

In order to prolong the life of the batteries, the remote control display

switches off after a short while if no function is selected. Press the »OK«

button to switch the display back on again.

The different menus

Call up the »SETUP« menu by pressing »SETUP« in the »AUDIO« main menu.

However, before the »SETUP« menu opens you have to enter a PIN number

and confirm it with »END«. This prevents you from accidentally changing the

settings entered in the »SETUP« menu. The PIN number is »1« »5« »9« »0«.

SERVICE Service menu for the authorised dealer.

INSTALLATION Selects the »INSTALLATION« menu.

LANGUAGE Selects the language options for the menus.

TIME/DATE For setting the time and the date.

CHANNELS For setting the channel combination for the

transmission of the audio signals.

Return to the »AUDIO« main menu.

The individual menu items are also shown in the display on the HiFi system. This

provides you with a clear, easy-to-follow menu system. In subordinate menus,

press » « to return to the previous menu.

These menus and submenus are explained in detail in the relevant sections of

this manual, with the aid of a number of examples.

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SETUP

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CHANNELS 

TIME/DATE 

LANGUAGE 

INSTALLATION 

SERVICE 

1

M-ROOM 

SETUP 

PIN:

3 

2 

1 

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS _________________________________________

Switching on

1Use the mains switch on the loudspeakers to switch them into standby mode.

– The mode indicators on the loudspeakers light up orange.

2Switch on the HiFi system by pressing the mains switch on the back of the

HiFi.

– The HiFi system switches on with the input source last selected.

– The loudspeakers in room 1 switch on automatically and the mode indica-

tors on the loudspeakers light up green.

Note:

If the HiFi system had been in standby mode before it was switched off using

the mains switch, it automatically returns to standby when you then press the

mains switch again.

The only way to isolate the HiFi system and the loudspeakers from the mains

supply is to pull the mains plugs.

Switching off

1First turn off the loudspeakers with the mains switches, then turn off the HiFi

system with the mains switch.

Notes:

After you have installed the system, we recommend that you only use the

»9« button to switch the HiFi and the loudspeakers to standby, and to

switch them on from standby. You should not use the mains switches for swit-

ching on and off any more.

The following applies for multi-room mode: If, for example, the loudspeakers

in room 3 are switched to stand-by mode and are then switched on again,

the FM input source is always played instead of the last input source

selected.

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Switching on from standby...

Note:

Your HiFi system is equipped with a volume limit. This restricts the volume to

a value of 25 when you switch it on.

... with the »9« button

This function only applies to the room for which the remote control is set (see

also page 49).

1Switch the HiFi system on from standby mode by pressing »9«.

– This automatically switches on the loudspeakers.

– You hear the last input source that was selected.

... with the input source buttons

1Call up the Audio menu with »Audio«.

2In the »AUDIO« menu, select the »CD«, »FM TUNER« or »DAB TUNER«

input source.

... with the CD function

1Touch the » å« sensor button on the HiFi system.

– The HiFi system switches on with the CD input source and the CD compart-

ment opens.

Selecting the input source

1Call up the Audio menu with »Audio«.

2In the »AUDIO« menu, select the »CD«, »FM TUNER« or »DAB TUNER«

input source.

FM TUNER 

CD 

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Switching to standby

1Press »Ǽ« to switch the loudspeakers in the current room to standby mode.

– If you switch the loudspeakers in the last active room to standby, the HiFi

system also switches to standby.

– The mode indicators on the loudspeakers light up orange.

or

Press »Ǽ« for more than 3 seconds.

– The loudspeakers in all the rooms and the HiFi system are switched to

standby mode.

– The mode indicators on the loudspeakers light up orange.

– The CD compartment lighting on the HiFi system is also a standby indica-

tor which adjusts its brightness to the surrounding brightness in two steps.

The switching of the lighting is time-delayed and is controlled by a light-

sensitive sensor.

Organising the HiFi system display

You can turn the display of your HiFi system – when it is positioned horizontally –

by pressing a button. When it is positioned vertically, or wall-mounted, you can

only tilt the display upwards or downwards by hand.

1Call up the »AUDIO« menu by pressing »Audio«.

2In the »AUDIO« menu, press »< LCD« or »LCD >« to rotate the display of

the HiFi system to the left or the right.

>> 

LCD

<< 

Sensor

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VOLUME AND TONE _____________________________________________

You can enter the volume, bass, treble and balance settings separately for the

loudspeakers in room 1 (and for other pairs of speakers in multi-room mode).

The loudspeakers in room 1 must be in the same room as the HiFi system.

Adjusting the volume

1Adjust the volume with »– }«or»

}+«.

– Display: »VOLUME« and the value (from »0« to »63«).

Note:

If you change the volume using »+« or »–« on the HiFi system, this only

affects the loudspeakers in room 1.

Adjusting the treble, bass, balance and fader

Note:

The »TREBLE« and »BASS« settings are only available if you previously

selected the »USER« (user-defined) sound setting.

»FADER« only appears if two pairs of loudspeakers are installed in room 1

and the remote control is set to this room (see the relevant section on page 49).

1Call up the »SOUND« menu by pressing the »F« (blue) button.

2In the »SOUND« menu, call up the »TREBLE«, »BASS« or »BAL.« setting.

3Adjust the treble, bass or balance with »<« or »>«.

– The setting is saved automatically.

SOUND

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USER

OFF

LOUDNESS

DSC 

BAL. 

FADER 

BASS 

TREBLE 

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