Portable CD Player WITH MULTI-FORMAT CD AND MP3 PLAYBACK TABLE OF CONTENTS Cautions and Warnings . 2-7 Location of Parts and Controls . 8-9 Power Supply . .10-11 Line Out . .12 Earphones . .12 CD Player and CD Handling . .12 Playing a CD . .13-17 MP3-CD Playback . 18-22 Specifications . .22 Troubleshooting . 23-24 Warranty . 25-26 1 CAUTION • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER . THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE . • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE . The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock . The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed before the unit is operated . SAVE THESE INStruCTIONS 2 DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury: 1 . Do not use while bathing or in a shower . 2 . Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink . 3 . Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid . 4 . Do not reach for unit that has fallen into water . Unplug it immediately . 5 . Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the unit . WARNING 1 . Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/product is used by or near children or mentally disabled individuals . 2 . Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual . 3 . Unplug this unit during lightning storms, when unused for long periods of time or when batteries are fully charged . 4 . Never drop or insert any object into any opening . 5 . Protect the adapter cord from being walked on or pinched . 6 . Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces . Wrap cord loosely around the unit, or place adapter in the original box, when storing . 7 . Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes . 8 . Never remove the plug from the socket by pulling the power cord . 3 9 . The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including amplifiers) that produce heat . Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that radiates heat . 10 . Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing, plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked . 11 . Do not overload electrical outlet . Use only the power source as indicated . 12 . Do not carry this unit by cord or use cord as handle . 13 . Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water . If the unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself . 14 . To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit . Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons when unit is used . IMPORTANT 1 . This product does not contain a separate Power On/Off switch . After inserting a disc and installing batteries/AC adaptor, simply press the Play button to switch on and play a disc . 2 . In order to maximize battery life and provide optimum playing time, this product incorporates an Auto-Power-Off function . The power to the player will automatically switch off approximately 60 Seconds after a disc has finished playing or when the CD lid is opened . 4 3 . The ESP function is automatically engaged when playback starts . For more information please refer to page 18 of these instructions . SAFETY PRECAUTION 1 . As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the casing . 2 . Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet . Unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel . 3 . Do not touch the lens or poke at it . If you do, you may damage the lens and the player may not operate properly . 4 . Do not put anything in the safety slot . If you do, the laser diode will be ON when the lid is still opened . 5 . If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, make sure that all power sources are disconnected from the unit . Remove all batteries from the battery compartment, and unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet . Make it a practice to remove the AC adaptor by grasping the main body and not by pulling the cord . 6 . This unit employs a laser . The use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to hazardous radiation . WARNING The apparatus and AC/DC adaptor shall not be exposed to dripping and splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus or AC/DC adaptor . 5 FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation . This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications . However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation . If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna . • Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver . • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected . • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help . This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules . Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 . This equipment may not cause harmful interference . 2 . This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation . Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device . 6 BATTERY PRECAUTIONS • Dispose of the old batteries properly . Do not dispose of the old batteries in a fire . • Do not leave the batteries where a child or pet could play with or swallow them . If the batteries are swallowed, contact a physician immediately . • The batteries may explode if mistreated . Do not attempt to recharge or disassemble the batteries . • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type . Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries, or rechargeable batteries of different capacities . 7 LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS 16 15 14 1 3 2 13 11 12 4 10 5 9 6 7 8 1 . DISPLAY WINDOW . LCD function display 2 . SKIP-/SEARCH LEFT . Skip or fast search tracks backward, and MP3 file SEARCH-LEFT 3 . SKIP+/SEARCH RIGHT . Skip or fast search tracks forward, and MP3 file SEARCH-RIGHT 4 . PLAY/PAUSE /UP . Turns the set on, starts and interrupts CD play, and MP3 file SEARCH-UP 8 5 . LINE OUT JACK . Connect to an external amplifier 6 . PHONE JACK . 3 .5mm headphone jack 7 . VOLUME . Adjusts the volume 8 . OPEN SWITCH . Opens the CD lid 9 . BATTERY COMPARTMENT . Install Battery (inside CD door) 10 . STOP/DOWN . Stops CD play, erases a program and turns the set off, and MP3 file SEARCH-DOWN 11 . ESP/MENU . MP3: select the file search function through MENU CD AUDIO Anti-Shock Protection and choose on/off 12 . MODE/CLEAR . Selects the different playing possibilities; REPEAT1/ALL/DIR ., INTRO, RANDOM 13 . PROGRAM/EQ /“ENTER” . Selects the program mode or enters the program and MP3 file through SEARCH- ENTER, then choose the equalizer setting 14 . RECHARGE SWITCH . Set the switch to ON position to start charging . Both batteries must be of rechargeable NICKEL-CADMIUM or NI-MH type . 15 . RECHARGE LED . The Red LED indicator will illuminate to show that charging is taking place . 16 . DC INPUT JACK . Jack for 4 .5V external power supply 9 POWER SuppLY INSERTING BATTERIES Open the battery compartment and insert 2 AA alkaline batteries (not included) according to the polarity indicators within the battery compartment . Charging rechargeable batteries: Plug an AC adapter (not included) into the CD Player and into an electrical outlet . Insert 2 Nickel Cadmium or 2 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries and set the Recharge Switch to on . The red RECHARGE LED will illuminate to show charge is taking place . RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INFORMATION This unit can fully recharge recommended rechargeable batteries in approximately 15 hours . You should fully charge rechargeable batteries (NOT included) before using for the first time or if they have not been used for a long period (over 60 days .) IMPORTANT: IF USING THE UNIT TO RECHARGE BATTERIES, ALL BATTERIES MUST BE OF RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM OR NI-MH TYPE, OTHERWISE THE BATTERIES MAY EXPLODE OR LEAK.