Manual for AXM549BT

Manual for AXM549BT

Brand: HITACHI

Category: Audio

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:02 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2013-01-15

Warranty Information

Warranty information is not explicitly stated in the provided document pages.

Connecting the Speakers

Connect the speaker cords between the terminals as shown below. Connect the cable with a black head to the (-) terminals and cable with a red head to the + terminals.

Connect to the FM Antenna

1. Connect the supplied FM Antenna to the FM Antenna socket on the rear of the unit. 2. If reception is poor, connect the outside antenna.

Connecting Auxiliary Equipment

Connect the AUX Input terminals on the rear of the unit to the line output terminals on the auxiliary equipment with an audio cable (not supplied) illustrated below.

Connecting the AC Power Cable

Insert the AC Power cable into a wall outlet, then your unit is ready to use.

ECO-Power/Standby Features

Switching ON / OFF When you first connect the unit to the DC Jack, the unit will be in standby mode. Press the standby button to switch the unit on. The word "HELLO" will show in the display. Press the standby button to switch the unit back to standby mode. The words "BYE BYE" will scroll across the display. Switching the system to ECO Power/Standby mode Press and hold the standby button for 2 seconds or more to switch to ECO Power Standby or normal standby. ECO Power standby mode The clock will not be displayed. Press the CLOCK button to display the clock on the LCD. Normal standby mode The clock display on the LCD.

Setting the Clock

Setting the Clock Manually Caution: You can set the clock in standby mode only. 1. In standby mode, press and hold the clock button (CLOCK), the VFD will display CLOCK SET and CLOCK 24 begins to blink. 2. Set the 12/24 hour format with the VOL- or VOL+ button. 3. Press the clock button (CLOCK), hour indicator will blink. 4. Set the hour with the VOL- or VOL+ button. 5. Press the clock button (CLOCK), minute indicator will blink. 6. Set the minute with the VOL- or VOL+ button. 7. Press the clock button (CLOCK), the built-in clock starts operating. Note: To exit clock setting mode without storing, press the stop button (■). If no button is pressed in 90 seconds, the unit exits clock setting mode automatically. Setting the Clock Automatically Tune into a RDS station, press and hold the DISPLAY button. The clock will automatically update. Display the Clock In any source mode, the built-in clock shows the time on the display by press the CLOCK button.

Sound Quality

Adjusting the Volume To increase or decrease the volume, rotate the volume control knob (- VOLUME +) on the unit or press the volume up/down buttons (VOL +/-) on the remote control. Adjusting the Super Bass You can reinforce the bass sound to maintain rich, full bass at low volume. Press the super bass button (S-BASS) on the remote control to get the effect, the "DBB" will lit on the front panel. Press the Super Bass button (S-BASS) again to cancel the effect. Controlling the Loudness This unit has a loudness function, which can automatically increase the bass sound effect at low volume. It can also increase the bass sound effect at high volume, but it will be relatively less when it is at high volume. Press the loudness button (LOUDNESS) to obtain the loudness function, the "C" will display on the front panel, press again will disappear. Presetting Equalizer You can adjust the sound reproduced simply by choosing from 5 preset equalizers. During play, press the preset equalizer button (P-EQ) on the remote control repeatedly to select: • [FLAT] (FLAT) • [POP] (pop) • [JAZZ] (jazz) • [ROCK] (rock) • [CLASSIC] (classic) Changing the Front Panel Darkness This unit has three brightness levels for you to adjust the clock display. Press the dimmer control button (DIM) on the front panel or the remote control repeatedly to choose the desired brightness.

Listening to Radio Broadcasts

Caution: Before listening to the radio, please check that the FM Antenna is correctly connected and adjusted for length and direction. Tuning in to a Station 1. Repeatedly press the function select button (FUNCTION) on the unit or directly press the tuner function button (FM) on the remote control to select tuner source. The word "TUNER” will be displayed on the front panel. 2. Select a station using one of the following methods. • Auto Tuning Press and hold the tuning backward/forward button (◄◄/►►) on the unit or tuning backward/forward button (◄◄/►►) on the remote control for one second or more, the frequency changes down or up automatically until a station is found. • Manual Tuning Repeatedly press the tuning backward/forward button (◄◄/►►) on the unit or tuning backward/forward button (◄◄/►►) on the remote control to change the frequency until you find the station you want. • Preset Tuning (Available only after the stations are preset) Repeatedly press the preset up/down button (◄◄/►►I) to select the desired preset number. Its band and frequency are displayed on the front panel. Program radio stations You can program a maximum of 20 preset radio stations (FM). • Automatically Press and hold the programme button (PROG) on the remote control for two second or more to activate automatic program mode. [AUTO] is displayed. All available stations are programmed. The first programmed radio station is broadcast automatically. • Manually 1. Tune to a radio station. 2. Press the programme button (PROG) on the remote control to activate program mode. The preset number will blink. 3. Press the button to allocate a number to this radio station. Note: If you select more than 20, the preset number will be changed to "1" automatically. 4. Press the programme button (PROG) on the remote control again to store the station. 5. Repeat above steps 1 to 4 for each station you want to store in memory with a preset number. Note: If the system is unplugged or if a power failure occurs, the preset stations will not be erased. To change the FM Reception Mode Press the stereo/mono select button (MODE) on the remote control to select the Stereo or Mono channel to receive the best FM reception mode.

RDS (Radio Data System) Reception

Many FM stations are broadcasting added data compatible with RDS (Radio Data System). This radio set offers convenient functions using such data. Press the display button (DISPLAY) on the remote control repeatedly to select the information that displayed as follows. Station Name When an RDS station is received, the "RDS" and the name of that station will be displayed. PTY (Programme Type) This describes the "Style” or “genre” of music that is being broadcast e.g. "Rock" or "Classical". Time The broadcaster (Radio station) provides clock and date information automatically so there's no need to manually set this information. Text The broadcaster can include a scrolling text that displays information about the current program. Frequency This shows the frequency of the current station e.g. 95.30MHz.

CD Operation

CD Playing 1. Repeatedly press the function select button (FUNCTION) on the unit or directly press the CD function button (CD) on the remote control to select the disc source. The word "DISC” will be displayed on the front panel. 2. Press the open/close button (스) to open the disc door and place the disc on the disc tray (with the printed side up). 3. Press the open/close button (스) to close the disc door, the unit will read the disc and play it automatically. Note: If in stop mode, please press the play/pause button (►) to start playing the disc. 4. Press the play/pause button (►) to temporarily stop the playing, press the button again, it will continue to play. 5. Press the stop button (■) to stop the disc playing. To Skip Search and Play Press the previous button (◄◄) once or more to skip previous one or more tracks on the disc. Press the next button (►►►I) once or more to skip forward one or more tracks on the disc. To Search Press and hold the fast backward button (◄◄) or fast forward button (►►) on the remote control to search for the position that you intend to start playing. Text Display During Playback Repeatedly press the display button (DISPLAY) on the remote control to show the current track number and single remain time, the current track number and single elapsed time or total track number and total remain time. Programme Play You can programme up to 20 tracks to play in any desired order. The player must be in stop mode only with a CD inserted. 1. Insert a disc and press the ■ button when it starts playing. 2. Press the programme button (PROG) on the remote control, the VFD will display "01 P--01" and "PROG" begins to blink. 3. Press the number buttons (0-9, +10) on the remote control to select the desired track number. 4. Press the programme button (PROG) on the remote control to confirm the track number to be stored. 5. Repeat steps 3-4 to select and store all desired tracks. 6. Press the ■■ button to start programme play. 7. Press the button once to stop the programme play. Press the button twice to clear programme. Playing the Beginning (Intro) of each Track Press the intro button (INTRO) on the remote control to play the beginning of each track consecutively. The playing time of each track is 10 seconds. When you hear the desired track, press the ■ button twice. Playing Repeatedly (CD disc) ONE and ALL Repeat Play can be set by pressing the mode button (MODE). First press : To repeat the same track, the words "TRK" and " REP" will blink. Second press : To repeat playing all tracks on a disc, the words "TRK" will stay lit and "REP ALL" will blink. Third press : To play tracks randomly, the words "TRK" will stay lit and "SHUF” will blink. Fourth press: To cancel the repeat playing, the word "SHUF" will disappear. Repeat A-B can be set by pressing the repeat A-B button (A-B). : Select the start point, the words “A-” will stay lit. : Select the end point, the words “A-B” will stay lit. : To cancel repeat play, the word “A-B” will disappear. Note: The section A and B can be set only within the same track. MP3/WMA Disc Playing Note: * MP3/WMA music playback from CD maybe be affected due to the type and format of disc or condition of the recording. If you are having trouble playing a certain disc, it is recommended to use USB input instead for best MP3/WMA playback. 1. Repeatedly press the function select button (FUNCTION) on the unit or directly press the CD function button (CD) on the remote control to select the disc source. The word "DISC” will be displayed on the front panel. 2. Press the button to open the disc door and place the MP3/WMA disc on the disc tray (with the printed side up). 3. Press the open/close button (스) to close the disc door, the unit will read the disc and play it automatically. Note: If in stop mode, please press the play/pause button (►) to start playing the disc. 4. Press the play/pause button (►) to temporarily stop the playing, press the button again, it will continue to play. 5. Press the stop button (■) to stop the disc playing. Text Display During Playback Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control, ID3 information (song title and artist) will be displayed or "NO ID3” if there is no ID3 information. Press this button again, album, track and playing time will be displayed. To Skip Search or Search and Play Press the ◄◄/►►I button to select the previous/next track. Press and hold the button on the remote control to search for the position that you intend to start playing. To Select Album Press the album up/down button (ALB+/-) on the remote control to select the next/previous album, and play the first track of this album. If the playing has ended, press the album up/down button (ALB+/-) on the remote control to select the next/previous album. Playing Repeatedly (MP3 disc) • ONE and ALL Repeat Play can be set by pressing the mode button (MODE). First press : To repeat the same track, the words "TRK” and “ REP" will blink. Second press : To repeat playing album, the words “TRK” will stay lit and "REP ALB” will blink. Third press : To repeat playing all tracks on a disc, the words “TRK” will stay lit and "REP ALL" will blink. Fourth press : To play tracks randomly, the words "TRK” will stay lit and "SHUF” will blink. Fifth press : To cancel the repeat playing, the word "SHUF" will disappear.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Possible Cause Solution
No Power AC adapter plug not securely inserted. Ensure AC adapter plug is inserted correctly.
No power at AC outlet. Ensure AC outlet has power.
Power save function engaged. The unit automatically enters standby mode after 15 minutes of inactivity without control.
No Sound Volume is not set. Adjust the volume.
Unit is unresponsive AC adapter plug is not securely inserted. Unplug the AC adapter, then plug it in again and turn the unit back on.
Remote control not working Incorrect source selected on remote. Select the correct source using the remote control before pressing a function button.
Remote control and main unit are too far apart. Reduce the distance between the remote control and the main unit.
Batteries inserted incorrectly. Insert batteries according to the polarity (+/– markings).
Batteries are depleted. Replace the batteries.
Remote control not aimed at the unit's sensor. Direct the remote control towards the sensor on the front of the main unit.
Disc not detected No disc inserted. Insert a disc.
Disc inserted incorrectly. Ensure the printed side of the disc faces inwards.
Condensation on the lens. Wait for condensation to dissipate.
Disc is dirty or scratched. Replace or clean the disc.
Some USB device files cannot be displayed Incorrect disc format. Use a CD with a correct format.
Too many folders or files on the USB device. This is not a malfunction.
Unsupported file formats. File formats are not supported.
USB device not supported USB device is not compatible with the unit. Try another device.
Weak radio reception Unit is too close to TV or VCR. Increase the distance between the unit and the TV or VCR.
FM antenna not properly adjusted. Fully extend and adjust the FM antenna.
Timer not working Clock is not set correctly. Set the clock correctly.
Timer is not activated. Activate the timer.
Clock/Timer setting lost Power failure or AC cord unplugged. Reset the clock/timer.
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