1. Nhanganyaya
Ndatenda nekutengaasing the Thomson MIC201IBT Micro Chain. This compact stereo system offers a variety of audio playback options including CD, MP3 from USB, FM radio, and Bluetooth connectivity. It also features a convenient wireless charging pad for compatible devices and an alarm function. This manual provides detailed instructions for setup, operation, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your device.
2. Safety Information
Ndapota verengai mirairo yese yekuchengetedza musati mashandisa chigadzirwa ichi. Chengetai bhuku iri kuti muzoshandisa mune ramangwana.
- Kunobva Simba: Connect the unit only to an AC 230V, 50Hz power outlet.
- Mvura uye Unyoro: Usaise mudziyo uyu mumvura, muhunyoro, kana mumvura inodonha/inopfachukira. Usaise zvinhu zvakazara nemvura, zvakaita semavhasi, pamudziyo wacho.
- Kufefetedza Ita shuwa kuti kune ventilation yakakwana. Usavhare kuvhurika kwemhepo.
- Kupisa: Chengeta mudziyo uyu kure nezvinhu zvinopisa zvakaita sema radiator, ma heat registers, mastove, kana zvimwe zvinhu (kusanganisira amplifiers) zvinoburitsa kupisa.
- Kuchenesa: Bvisa mudziyo wacho kubva paburi remadziro usati wauchenesa. Shandisa jira rakapfava, rakaoma. Usashandise michina yekuchenesa mvura kana michina yekuchenesa ine aerosol.
- Sevhisi: Usaedze kushandira chigadzirwa ichi iwe pachako. Tumira masevhisi ese kuvashandi vanokwanisa.
- Kuiswa: Isa chinhu chacho panzvimbo yakatsiga, yakati sandara. Dzivisa kuchiisa pachiedza chezuva chakananga kana pedyo nesimba remagineti.
- Mabhatiri: The remote control uses a CR2025 battery. Ensure correct polarity when inserting. Dispose of used batteries responsibly.
3. Package Zviri mukati
Tarisa kuti zvinhu zvese zvakanyorwa pazasi zvinosanganisirwa mupakeji yako:
- Thomson MIC201IBT Micro Chain Main Unit
- Remote Control (with 1 x CR2025 battery included)
- AC Simba Cable
- Mushandisi Chinyorwa (gwaro iri)
4. Chigadzirwa Pamusoroview
4.1 Main Unit
The main unit features a central control panel, CD tray, USB ports, and a wireless charging pad on top.

Mufananidzo 4.1: Zvose view of the Thomson MIC201IBT Micro Chain with a smartphone charging wirelessly.

Figure 4.2: Close-up of the front panel, detailing the display, control buttons, CD slot, USB ports (USB Charge, USB Music), Headphone jack, and AUX-IN port.
- Ratidza: Shows current mode, track information, FM frequency, and time.
- Mabhatani ekudzora: Power/Source, Alarm, Clock, Play/Pause, Skip/Search, Stop/Eject, Volume.
- CD Slot: Yekuisa maCD ekuteerera.
- USB Charge Port: Yekuchaja midziyo yekunze.
- USB Music Port: Yekutamba MP3 files kubva pa USB drive.
- MIFONI Jack: 3.5mm kubuda kwemahedhifoni.
- AUX IN Jack: 3.5mm yekubatanidza zvishandiso zvekunze zveaudio.
- Wireless Charging Pad: Located on the top surface for compatible smartphones.
4.2 Remote Kudzora
The included remote control provides convenient access to all functions of the micro chain.

Figure 4.3: Layout of the remote control buttons.
- POWER (Red button): Inobatidza kana kudzima unit.
- MUTE: Inonyarara kana kudzima inzwi.
- WACHI: Inoisa nguva yewachi.
- ALARM: Sets the alarm time and mode.
- SNOOZE: Inonyaradza alarm kwenguva pfupi.
- MEM-, MEM, MEM+: For managing FM radio presets.
- DZORERA: Repeats current track or all tracks.
- SOURCE: Selects input source (CD, USB, Bluetooth, FM, AUX).
- PLAY/PAUSE (►▮): Inotanga kana kumbomira kutamba.
- SKIP/SEARCH (◀◀, ►►): Skips tracks or searches within a track.
- MIRA (■): Inomira kutamba.
- PROG.: Programs CD/USB playback order.
- VOL. (+/-): Inogadzirisa chiyero chevhoriyamu.
- RUNZVA: Inogadzirisa marongero ekuenzanisa.
- 10+: Skips 10 tracks forward (for CD/USB).
5. Setup
5.1 Simba Connection
- Iva nechokwadi chekuti mudziyo wacho wakaiswa panzvimbo yakatsiga uye yakati sandara.
- Connect the AC power cable to the AC IN jack on the rear of the unit.
- Plug the other end of the power cable into a standard 230V AC, 50Hz wall outlet.
5.2 Antenna Connection
For optimal FM radio reception, extend the FM wire antenna fully. You may need to adjust its position for the best signal.
5.3 Initial Power On and Clock Setting
- Press the SIMBA button on the unit or remote control to turn it on.
- Kuisa wachi, tinya iyo WACHI bhatani riri paremote control.
- Shandisa iyo SKIP/TSVAGA buttons (◀◀, ►►) to adjust the hour, then press WACHI zvakare kusimbisa.
- Repeat for minutes, then press WACHI kuchengetedza.
6. Operating Instructions
6.1 Source Selection
Press the SOURCE button on the unit or remote control repeatedly to cycle through available input modes: CD, USB, Bluetooth, FM, AUX.
6.2 CD/MP3 Playback
- Sarudza CD nzira uchishandisa SOURCE bhatani.
- Isa CD munzvimbo ine CD divi rechinyorwa rakatarisa mudenga. CD ichatanga kuvhurwa yega.
- Kutamba kunofanira kutanga otomatiki. Kana zvisiri, tinya bhatani rekuti TAMBA/KUMIRA button (►▮).
- Shandisa SKIP/TSVAGA buttons (◀◀, ►►) to navigate tracks.
- Press MIRA (■) to stop playback.
- Kuti ubvise CD, tinya bhatani rekuti EJECT button (▲) on the unit or remote.
6.3 USB Playback
- Isa USB flash drive ine MP3 files mu USB MUSIC port.
- Sarudza USB nzira uchishandisa SOURCE bhatani.
- Kutamba kunofanira kutanga otomatiki. Kana zvisiri, tinya bhatani rekuti TAMBA/KUMIRA button (►▮).
- Shandisa SKIP/TSVAGA buttons (◀◀, ►►) to navigate tracks. The 10+ button on the remote can skip 10 tracks forward.
- Press MIRA (■) to stop playback.
6.4 Kubatanidza neBluetooth uye Kutamba
- Sarudza Bluetooth nzira uchishandisa SOURCE bhatani. Chiratidziro chicharatidza "BT" uye flash, zvichiratidza kuti chiri mu pairing mode.
- Pamudziyo wako une Bluetooth (smartphone, tablet, nezvimwewo), vhura Bluetooth wobva watsvaga michina iripo.
- Select "MIC201IBT" from the list of devices.
- Once paired, the display will stop flashing and show "BT". You can now play audio from your device through the micro chain.
- Use your connected device or the micro chain's controls (Play/Pause, Skip/Search, Volume) to manage playback.
6.5 FM Radio Kushanda
- Sarudza FM nzira uchishandisa SOURCE bhatani.
- Automatic Scan: Dzvanya uye ubate iyo TAMBA/KUMIRA button (►▮) on the unit or remote. The unit will scan and automatically save up to 30 available stations.
- Chinyorwa Kugadziridza: Muchidimbu dzvanya iyo SKIP/TSVAGA buttons (◀◀, ►►) to fine-tune the frequency.
- Kuyeuka Presets: Shandisa iyo MEM- or MEM+ buttons on the remote to cycle through saved stations.
6.6 Kubatanidza AUX-IN
- Batanidza mudziyo wekuteerera wekunze (semuenzaniso, MP3 player, smartphone) kune AUX IN jack on the front panel using a 3.5mm audio cable (not included).
- Sarudza AUX nzira uchishandisa SOURCE bhatani.
- Dzora kutamba uye vhoriyamu kubva pamudziyo wako wekunze.
6.7 Alarm Basa
- Press the ALARM bhatani riri paremote control.
- Shandisa iyo SKIP/TSVAGA buttons (◀◀, ►►) to set the alarm hour, then press ALARM kusimbisa.
- Repeat for minutes, then press ALARM kusimbisa.
- Select the alarm source (Buzzer, FM, CD, or USB) using the SKIP/TSVAGA mabhatani, wobva wadzvanya ALARM.
- Set the alarm volume using the VOL. (+/-) mabhatani, wobva wadzvanya ALARM kuchengetedza.
- Kuti uvhure/kudzima alarm, tinya iyo ALARM button repeatedly until the alarm icon appears/disappears on the display.
- Kana alarm yarira, dzvanya KUSVIRA on the remote to temporarily silence it. Press SIMBA to turn off the alarm completely.
6.8 Kuchaja Wireless
The micro chain features a wireless charging pad on its top surface for compatible devices.
- Place your Qi-compatible smartphone or device directly onto the wireless charging pad.
- Iva nechokwadi chekuti mudziyo uri pakati pepad kuti uchajirwe zvakanaka.
- The device's screen should indicate that charging has begun.
- Remove the device once fully charged or when you need to use it.

Figure 6.8: Smartphone placed on the wireless charging pad.
7. Kuchengeta
7.1 Kuchenesa
- Gara uchibuditsa unit kubva mudura remagetsi usati wachenesa.
- Shandisa jira rakapfava, rakaoma kupukuta kunze.
- Usashandise abrasive cleaners, wax, kana zvinonyungudutsa sezvo zvinogona kukanganisa kupera.
- For the CD lens, use a specialized CD lens cleaner disc (not included).
7.2 Kuchengeta
Kana ukaronga kuchengeta yuniti yacho kwenguva yakareba, ibudise kubva pamagetsi woichengeta munzvimbo inotonhorera, yakaoma, kure nechiedza chezuva uye tembiricha yakanyanyisa.
8. Kugadzirisa matambudziko
Usati wabata rubatsiro rwevatengi, ndapota tarisa tafura inotevera kuti uwane matambudziko akajairika uye mhinduro.
| Dambudziko | Zvinogona Kukonzera | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Hapana simba | Tambo yemagetsi haina kubatana; Nzvimbo yekubuditsa magetsi haisi kushanda. | Iva nechokwadi chekuti tambo yemagetsi yakabatana zvakanaka. Tarisa kana nzvimbo yemagetsi iri kushanda. |
| Hapana ruzha | Volume too low; Mute function active; Incorrect source selected. | Increase volume. Press MUTE button on remote. Select correct input source. |
| CD haisi kutamba | CD yakaiswa zvisizvo; CD yakasviba kana kuti yakakwenywa; fomati yeCD haitsigirwi. | Re-insert CD with label side up. Clean CD with a soft cloth. Ensure it's an audio CD or MP3 CD. |
| USB isiri kutamba | USB drive not inserted correctly; USB drive not formatted correctly; Files not MP3. | Ensure USB drive is fully inserted into the USB MUSIC port. Use FAT32 formatted USB drives. Ensure files are MP3 format. |
| Bluetooth pairing yakundikana | Bluetooth not enabled on device; Device too far; Incorrect device selected. | Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device. Keep devices within 10 meters. Select "MIC201IBT". |
| Kugamuchira FM kwakashata | Antenna not extended or positioned poorly. | Fully extend and adjust the position of the FM wire antenna. |
| Wireless kuchaja haisi kushanda | Device not Qi-compatible; Device not centered; Thick phone case. | Ensure your device supports Qi wireless charging. Re-position the device on the pad. Remove thick phone cases. |
9. Zvinotsanangurwa
Technical specifications for the Thomson MIC201IBT Micro Chain:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thomson |
| Model Number | MIC201IBT |
| Total Music Power | 50 Watts |
| Kubatana Technology | Bluetooth, Auxiliary (3.5mm) |
| Inotsigirwa Media | CD-DA, MP3 (from CD/USB), USB |
| Radio Tuner | Digital FM with auto-scan and 30 presets |
| USB Ports | 2 (1x USB Playback, 1x USB Charge) |
| Wireless Charging | Induction (Qi-compatible) |
| Alarm Basa | Buzzer, FM, CD, USB; adjustable duration (15, 30, 45, 60 min) |
| Remote Control | Included (1x CR2025 battery) |
| Magetsi | AC 230V |
| Color | White (with wood-look finish) |
| Kurema | 3938 magiramu |
10. Warranty uye Tsigiro
Thomson products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. For information regarding warranty coverage, technical support, or service, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Thomson website. Ndapota chengetedza humbowo hwako hwekutenga kune chero vimbiso yewaranti.
For further assistance, you may contact Thomson customer service through their official channels. Contact details are typically provided in the product packaging or on the manufacturer's website.