MCD-SM55(GB) 2/25/04 8:27 AM Page 2 Main Features SBS function ESP function The SBS function produces rich, The ESP function ensures high deep bass tones for a more powerful resistance to shock or vibration so overall sound. that the sound signal remains undisturbed ( up to 120 seconds for Random function MP3 and 45 seconds for a CD).
CD (CD-R or CD-RW) scratched MP3 CDs. unstable surfaces. inside your CD player. Your CD player may not Such actions will operate properly in this damage your CD player. case. Do not touch the lens...
Last Memory/SBS button (Refer to page 16) Mode button (Refer to page 15) Bottom of the Main Unit HOLD Earphone CD Player Carrying Case Open switch Skip/Search buttons (Refer to page 14) Volume Program button (Refer to pages 19, 20)
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MCD-SM55(GB) 2/25/04 8:27 AM Page 8 Buttons and Controls Remote Control Volume Hold switch (see page 14) Stop button Mode button (see page 15) +10/Album button Play/Pause button Skip/Search( ) button Earphone jack (see page 9) (see page 14) Display The picture of the display panel below is based on MP3-CD playback.
Connection to External Device (if necessary) * Your CD Player may be connected to the AUX IN jack of an external device 1. Reduce the volume of the external device 2. Connect the Line Out jack to the Input jack of the device with connection cable (not supplied).
MCD-SM55(GB) 2/25/04 8:27 AM Page 12 Preparation before using your unit Using standard batteries (not supplied) Open the cover of the battery compartment. 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.
• Any other button 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 it prevents the CD Player from being turned on unintentionally if a button is pressed.
SBS will be turned on and off alternately. Last Memory function When MP3-CD playback is selected again after your CD player has been stopped or turned off, this function allows playback from the start of the track that you last listened to.
MCD-SM55(GB) 2/25/04 8:27 AM Page 18 ESP/Album function • ESP prevents the music function being interrupted by (Electronic Skip Protection) vibration and shock. ESP/ Press the ESP/Album button. Album • CD Playback: Press the ESP/Album button to turn this function on and off. (During playback of an MP3-CD, ESP will always be active whether or not the ESP/Album button is pressed.)
MCD-SM55(GB) 2/25/04 8:27 AM Page 20 Program function You can store up to 30 tracks of your favorite tunes. Example: When storing track number 15 to program number 1 From Stop mode, press the PROGRAM Program button on the main unit. Using or +10 PROGRAM...
MCD-SM55(GB) 2/25/04 8:27 AM Page 22 Features Playback sequence of albums and tracks • When using Windows Explorer. • The arrows indicate playback sequence of albums and tracks. • Albums with .jpg, .wav or .doc are not audio files and therefore will be skipped. Maintaining and looking after your unit Looking after your CDs...
MCD-SM55(GB) 2/25/04 8:27 AM Page 24 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Check Did you insert the battery with the correct polarity? Is the battery exhausted? Unit has no power. Is the AC adaptor connected correctly? Is the door open? Is the disc inserted correctly? Is the disc damaged or deformed? Has the unit been locked with the HOLD switch? Has the unit been moved from a cold place to a...