Portable MP3-CD Player MP3-CD, WMA-CD, CD-DA Playback MCD-HF920 Instruction Manual AH68-01218B Main Features MENU function You can easily customize the settings to your liking. Contents Safety Warning...................................................................3 Buttons and Controls .........................................................5 Preparation before using your unit....................................9 q q NAVIGATION function You can easily scan and select a file on an MP3(WMA)-CD. How to Connect...................................................................9 Using the rechargeable batteries .....................................10 Using standard batteries (not supplied)............................11 FM Radio Reception You can listen to FM radio using various functions such as the automatic tuning, preset FM stations, and etc. ESP function The ESP function ensures high resistance to shock or vibration so that the sound signal remains undisturbed. q Last Memory function (MP3(WMA)-CD Only) The Last Memory function allows you to listen to a song from the start of the track that you listened to. Album function (MP3(WMA)-CD Only) The Album function allows easy browsing and searching of your favorite tunes by album name, song title and artist. What is MP3? MP3 means MPEG1 Layer 3, the global standard for audio signal compression technology. It uses digital compression technology to compress original sound data by up to 12 times without sound quality degradation. CD Playback.....................................................................12 MP3(WMA)-CD Playback................................................13 Skip/Search function ........................................................14 Menu function...................................................................15 Album function..................................................................16 Last Memory/ESP function.............................................17 Default function.................................................................19 EQ/Repeat function..........................................................20 Random function..............................................................21 Tag function...............................................................22 Scroll function ...................................................................23 Display Bar/+10 function..................................................24 Navigation function...........................................................25 Program function..............................................................27 q q q To confirm the program.....................................................28 To change the program.....................................................28 To cancel the program mode............................................28 What is WMA? WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a file format, created by Microsoft, that offers a higher compression rate and better sound quality than MP3. Typical MP3 files are about one-tenth the size of the original, whereas WMA files are about half the size of standard MP3. 1 Listening to FM Radio .....................................................29 q To select the desired radio station.......................................29 q Presetting Stations in Memory(Memory function)............30 q Tuning in to a Preset Station.........................................30 Features............................................................................31 Maintaining and looking after your unit...........................32 Troubleshooting Guide.....................................................33 Specifications ...................................................................34 2 Safety Warning Take care not to allow dust or other contaminants to come into contact with your player. Do not use your player on uneven or unstable surfaces. q Your player may not operate properly. Do not leave your player in direct sunlight or near a heat source. q Headphone Road safety Do not use the headphones while riding a bicycle, driving any kind of motor vehicle or motorcycle. This is very dangerous and is illegal in certain regions. It is dangerous to wear headphones at high volume while crossing roads. In order to protect your hearing Do not put anything other than a CD (CD-R or CD-RW) inside your player. q Do not use broken or scratched MP3 CDs. Do not apply heavy pressure to the player. q Such actions will damage your player. q Do not wear the headphones with the volume set too high. Doctors state that listening to music at high volume for prolonged periods is harmful to hearing. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or stop listening. Ambient operating conditions q q Ambient temperature : 5°C~35°C (41°F~95°F) Humidity : 10~75% Unplug the power cord when not using the player for long periods of time. Do not touch the AC Adaptor with wet hands when it is plugged in. Avoid places of low temperature (below 41°F) or high temperature (above 95°F). q Environmental information Your unit consists of materials which can be recycled if disassembled by a specialized company. Please observe local regulations regarding the disposal of packing materials, exhausted batteries and old equipment. Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not touch the lens with your finger or scratch it. q Your player may not operate properly. Do not place your player in a dusty or humid location. Do not attempt to take apart, repair or modify your player. q CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 q q Such actions will damage your player. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTER LOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. 4 q 3 Buttons and Controls Main Unit 1. 2. 3. 4. Open switch 5. 6. 7. 8. Remote control Connection jack Skip/Search buttons · FM button · ST/Mo button Volume + , - button Stop ( s ) button Play/Pause ( » ) button AC Adaptor & External Battery Pack Connector Bottom of the Main Unit 1 2 34 56 78 HOLD switch Accessories 5 Remote Control Earphone Rechargeable Batteries (Ni-MH: 1350mAh 1.2V) x 2 AC adaptor External battery pack 6 Buttons and Controls Remote Control Display The picture of the display panel below is based on MP3(WMA)-CD playback. album one all esp C.esp Class Jazz P .snd S.bass Rock MENU +10 FM HOLD normal Last Flat 001 010 03 : 20 Boyz II MEN 128 44 kbps kHz End [Boyz II MEN: 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. Headphone Connection jack Playback or Repeat Mode indicator Program Indicator Track Number indicator · Last Memory Indicator (for MP3 or WMA CDs) · esp/C.esp Indicator (for standard Audio CDs) Eq Mode Indicator Remaining Battery Power indicator Playtime indicator 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. · L/R Channel Level Indicator · Anti-Shock Time Buffer Level Indicator Sampling Frequency Indicator Bit rate indicator Title indicator Album Name indicator Album Number indicator Menu icon 5. 6. 7. 8. · NAVI/PROG button · Volume button · Play/Pause button · Skip/Search button 2. 3. 4. · FM button · ST/MO button · +10 button HOLD switch · STOP button · PRESET button Main Unit connection jack 5. 6. 7. · ALBUM button · MENU button 7 8 Preparation before using your unit How to Connect Using rechargeable batteries 1 2 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the power input jack. Then, connect the AC plug of the adaptor to the AC outlet. · Only use the AC adaptor supplied with your product. When you are not using this product, disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet. 1 2 3 Open the cover of the battery compartment. Connect the headphones to the remote control. Insert the rechargeable batteries into the battery compartment. · Carefully check the correct orientation of the positive and negative terminals of the battery. Connect the main unit connection jack to the main unit. An AC adaptor must be connected to the AC outlet and power input. · Charging of the rechargeable batteries will commence. Note · Time taken to fully charge the battery : 10 hours · Battery life of fully charged battery MP3-CD : 11 hours 30 minutes max. CD : 6 hours 30 minutes max(when Anti Shock 160 minutes is on) 9 10 Preparation before using your unit Using standard batteries (not supplied) CD Playback 1 2 3 Attach the external battery pack as shown in the picture. 1 2 3 Slide the OPEN button to open the door. Insert a CD. · Push the door to close it. Open the cover of the battery compartment. Press the Play/Pause ( » ) button. · Once the CD is recognized, playback commences. normal esp Flat 01 03 : 20 CDDA Disc Track Number Indicator Playtime Indicator Carefully check the correct orientation of the positive and negative terminals of the batteries. · Use two AA/R6 type 1.5 V batteries. Use two AA/R6 alkaline batteries. Manganese batteries have a shorter battery life. To stop playback, press the Stop ( s ) button. · Press the Stop ( s ) button again to switch off the unit. · The power will automatically switch off after 15 seconds even if you do not press the Stop ( s ) button. PRESET/ Battery Life (Using alkaline batteries) Rechargeable Rechargeable Batteries + Batteries Battery Pack (type AA/R6) MP3(WMA)-CD 11 hours 26 hours 30 minutes CD(when Anti Shock 160 minutes is on) 6 hours 14 hours 30 minutes · Remove the batteries if they will not be used for a long time. · Remove the standard batteries when you use an AC adaptor. Time for Battery Replacement · Replace the batteries if the remaining battery power indicator " " flashes. · Even though the remaining battery power indicator " " may be flashing, if the batteries have already expired, the LCD remote control will not be lit. To temporarily pause playback Press the Play/Pause ( » ) button. · Playback will be temporarily suspended. · Press the Play/Pause ( » ) button again to resume playback. 12 Warning 11 · The external battery pack cannot charge, as it does not have the capacity to charge. · Do not mix old and new batteries. · Remove the batteries if they will not be used for a long time. · Remove the standard batteries when you use an AC adaptor. MP3(WMA)-CD Playback Skip Skip/Search function 1 2 3 Slide the OPEN button to open the door, and insert an MP3(WMA)-CD. · Push the door to close it. Press and release the Iî or ïI button during playback of a CD. (Slide the Iî or ïI to the left or right on the remote control.) · Press the ïI button to play the next track. Press the Iî button to go back to the beginning of the current track. (Briefly press the Iî button twice to repeat the previous track). · Press the ïI button while the unit is in "Stop" (no playback) mode. Track 2 will be played back. Press the Iî button to play back the previous song. Main Unit Press the Play/Pause ( » ) button. · The inserted MP3(WMA)-CD will be scanned for about 30~90 seconds. Playback will then commence. Your CD Player will take a few moments to scan through all the tracks and the sessions recorded on a MP3(WMA)-CD. Track Number indicator Playtime indicator Flat Album Number indicator normal Last 001 010 03 : 20 Boyz II MEN 128 44 kbps kHz End [Boyz II MEN: L/R Channel Level Indicator Anti-Shock Time Buffer Level Indicator Search Press and hold the Iî or ïI button during playback of a CD. (Slide and hold the Iî or ïI to the left or right on the remote control.) · Press and hold the Iî or ïI button. The CD will playback in fast forward or fast reverse mode. · Release the button to return to normal playback mode. Remote Control Album Name indicator Title indicator Sampling Frequency Indicator Bit rate indicator To stop playback, press the Stop ( s ) button. · Press the Stop ( s ) button again to switch off the unit. PRESET/ HOLD function Note · When the OPEN switch is slid to open the door, playback will stop. · If a music file is corrupted and a particular section cannot be read, only that section will be skipped. But if the file continues to be unreadable, the player will skip to the next file. · Files that do not conform to specifications (refer to P. 34) will be skipped. · The quality of MP3(WMA)-CD playback may vary depending on the condition of the disc containing the music files or the condition of the recorder with which the disc was created. · If different types of files or unnecessary folders are on the same disc, you will have problems with playback. 13 · Buttons pressed during CD playback will not function. (On the display, the "Hold" indicator will flash.) · Use the HOLD function when carrying your CD Player around with you. Use of this function will allow you to conserve battery life as i ...