User Manual TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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 appliance. TABLE OF CONTENTS Compatibility and Dimensions ................................. 2 Carton Contents ...................................................... 3 The Preparation Instructions show how to use each of PlayDock MP3's four holders with specific MP3 players. Your MP3 player may differ from the players used in the examples. For the best fit with your player, follow the instructions for the illustrated player that is closest to yours in size and configuration. Preparation Instructions ...............................pp 4-8 Zen Micro, Dell Pocket DJ ....................................... 4 Zen Touch .............................................................4-5 iPod Mini .................................................................. 6 iPod, Dell DJ ............................................................ 7 Zen, Zen NX, Zen Xtra ............................................ 8 Operation......................................................... 10-11 Normal Operation .................................................. 10 Storing DC and Audio plugs .................................. 11 Supported MP3 Player Types Playback From Fitted Holder PlayDock MP3 provides holders and holder inserts to fit the following players: Creative© Zen players (Zen, Zen NX, Zen Xtra, Zen Touch, Zen Micro) Creative MuVo2 hard drive players Dell© DJ, Pocket DJ Apple© iPod-size and iPod Mini-size players Additional Playback Compatibility Any MP3 player with a standard 3.5 mm headphone minijack will connect and play through PlayDock MP3. Most MP3 players will fit inside one of PlayDock MP3's four different holder configurations. Charging While operating with its AC power adapter, PlayDock MP3 will charge all the Creative players listed above plus Dell Pocket DJ. Product Dimensions 244 mm H 9 5/8 in H 180 mm W 261 mm D 11 in W 10 1/4 in D Page 2 Package Contents A) PlayDock MP3 Audio Player A) (Pre-installed with player) B) C) D) E) Large Holder Small Player Insert (inside Large Holder) USB-style DC Connector Battery (not included with all models) B) C) D) E) (Packed Separately) F) G) H) I) 120VAC to 13.5VDC Power Adapter Mid Player Insert Barrel-style DC Connector Zen/NX/Xtra Holder F) G) H) I) J) K) Also Included User Guide CSW Registration card Page 3 SETUP INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIFIC MP3 PLAYERS FOLLOW THE SETUP INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR PLAYER THEN PROCEED TO PAGE 10 FOR OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS. Creative Zen Micro, Dell Pocket DJ PlayDock MP3 comes set-up to support Creative Zen Micro and Dell Pocket DJ. If you have one of these players, slip the bottom of the player into the holder from the direction shown by the arrow. Connect the DC Power plug and the Signal plug into the jacks as shown in the next image. Zen Micro is illustrated. Dell Pocket DJ is similar. SKIP TO NORMAL USE, PAGE 10 Creative Zen Touch, MuVo2 Remove the Small Player Insert from the Large Holder as shown. Page 4 Remove the Large Holder. Unplug the USB-style DC connector. Plug in the Barrel-style DC connector. Re-install the Large Holder. Slip the lip on the underside of the Large Holder under the stage on top of the PlayDock. Press the claws of the Large Holder on to the PlayDock bar. Slide the Zen Touch or MuVo2 player down into the Large Holder. Connect the DC Power plug and the Signal plug into the jacks. SKIP TO NORMAL USE, PAGE 10 Page 5 Apple iPod Mini-size players Unplug USB-style DC connector. Retain for future use. Slip the bottom of the player into the holder from the direction shown by the arrow. Connect the Signal plug into the player's 3.5 mm headphone jack. SKIP TO NORMAL USE, PAGE 10 Page 6 Apple iPod-size, Dell DJ players Unplug USB-style DC connector. Retain for future use. Remove the Small Player Insert from the Large Holder as shown. Install the Mid-size Insert. Slip the bottom of the player into the holder from the direction shown by the arrow. The Apple© iPod is shown. The Dell Pocket DJ fits in a similar manner. Connect the Signal plug into the player's 3.5 mm headphone jack. SKIP TO NORMAL USE, PAGE 10 Page 7 Creative Zen Players (Zen, Zen NX, Zen Xtra) Remove the Zen Touch Holder and Small Player Insert as shown. Replace USB DC connector with barrel-style DC connector. Install the Zen holder. Slip the lip on the underside of the Zen Holder under the stage on top of the PlayDock. Press the claws of the Zen Holder on to the PlayDock bar. Slip the Zen player into the pocket in the Zen glove. Connect the DC plug and the miniplugs. PROCEED TO NORMAL USE, PAGE 10 Page 8 Page 9 Normal Use Connect the AC to DC power adapter. 1) Connect power adapter's DC output plug to PlayDock DC input. 2) Then connect power adapter's AC plug to AC outlet. 3) Put the POWER button to the IN position. NOTE: If portable operation is not frequent, you can use the PLAY/ MUTE button to turn off PlayDock. For the fastest battery recharge or for long-term storage, put the POWER button in the OUT position. 12-14 VDC IN POWER 3) 1) 2) Normal Operation with AC Power 4) Press the PLAY/MUTE button as needed. 5) Green light indicates "PLAY". Red indicates "MUTE". 6) 7) 4) 5) With a green light, start an audio program on your player, then 6) Adjust Volume Up and Volume Down buttons for your preferred output level. 7) Use the WIDE button to expand the stereo sound, as desired. WIDE sound has the most effect in large spaces or outdoors. Page 10 After Removing Player For neat appearance, slip the DC connector and miniplug into the Standby sockets. Portable Operation With the battery installed, PlayDock MP3 serves as a stand-alone music system. When the AC power adapter is disconnected, PlayDock MP3 automatically enters Standby mode (the Play/Mute light will go dark). Press the Play/Mute button to start portable operation. PlayDock MP3 will re-enter the battery-saving Standby mode after ten to fifteen minutes without an audio program. Press the Play/Mute button to resume playback in portable operation. The rechargeable battery will operate PlayDock MP3 for over 8 hours at a moderate volume level with a full charge. Continuous operation at maximum output level can reduce playtime to under 4 hours, even with a full battery charge. In portable operation, PlayDock MP3 will not charge any connected MP3 player. Be sure your player device has sufficient charge for portable operation. NOTE: Leave the POWER button "in" unless storing PlayDock MP3. Use the PLAY/MUTE button for normal or portable operation. PlayDock MP3 shuts down automatically when the battery's useful charge level is depleted. If auto shutdown occurs, do not attempt multiple restarts. This could permanently damage the battery. The depleted battery should be recharged as soon as possible to maintain a long battery service lifetime. Keep The Internal Battery Charged The battery charges whenever the AC power adapter is connected. It can not be over-charged. Unlike some battery types, the PlayDock MP3 sealed gel-cel battery has no "memory" behavior. It will fully recharge from any state of partial charge. You can safely use PlayDock in portable operation from any state of partial battery charge. Never store PlayDock MP3 with the battery uncharged. In Portable operation, a dark PLAY/ MUTE indicator confirms the batterysaving STANDBY mode. Press PLAY/ MUTE to resume operation. Duration of Portable Operation For fastest battery recharge, put the POWER switch in the OUT position. Operating PlayDock reduces the recharge rate. Even with the POWER switch is OUT, a depleted PlayDock battery may take 18 hours to recharge. Page 11 Long Term Storage With Battery If the PlayDock MP3 will be disconnected from AC power for more than a few weeks, fully charge the battery and put the POWER switch in the out position. A fully-charged battery can be stored at room temperature (68 degrees F, 20 degrees C) for over nine months. Immediately re-charge the battery after storage for longest battery service lifetime. NOTE: To preserve the condition of the optional battery, leave the POWER button "out" when PlayDock MP3 will be stored for more than a few weeks. Battery Installation & Replacement When the battery fails to operate the PlayDock for more than two to three hours after a 18 hour charge cycle, replacement is indicated. Cambridge SoundWorks stocks the replacement battery. 1) To install or replace the battery, remove the three screws on the left hand endcap (the endcap without the POWER switch.) 2a) If replacing the battery, note the red wire's connector is attached to the battery's red (positive) terminal. Detach both connectors from the battery terminals and slide out the battery. 2b) If your PlayDock did not have a battery inside, locate the loose battery wires inside the PlayDock. Remove the protective sleeve from the battery wire terminals. Note that one terminal has a red colored sleeve. 3) Attach the red wire's connector to the red battery terminal. Repeat for the other connector. 4) Slide the new battery inside the PlayDock. 5) Replace the endcap and charge the battery for at least 12 hours prior to portable operation. Page 12 © 2005 Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. Cambridge SoundWorks is a registered trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc., Andover, Massachusetts USA. All other brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Actual contents may differ from those pictured. Supported MP3 Player Information Playback From Fitted Holder PlayDock MP3 provides holders and holder inserts to fit the following players: Creative© Zen players (Zen, Zen NX, Zen Xtra, Zen Touch, Zen Micro) Creative MuVo2 hard drive players Dell© DJ, Pocket DJ Apple iPod©-size and iPod Mini-size players Additional Playback Compatibility Any MP3 player with a standard 3.5 mm headphone minijack will connect and play through PlayDock MP3. Most MP3 players will fit inside one of PlayDock MP3's four different holder configurations. Charging While operating with its AC power adapter, PlayDock MP3 will charge all the Creative players listed above plus Dell Pocket DJ. Rev 2 ...