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CD Shower ™ Companion Stereo AM/FM & MP3-CD with Aluminum Cone Speaker Technology SI738 Instructions Read and save these instructions.
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Display Compartment ...11 List of Features ...12 Controls ...13 General Power Requirements ...14 Audio Controls ...16 CD/MP3 Player—Basic Operation...17 CD/MP3 Player—Play Options ...19 MP3 Albums ...20 CD Player Programming ...21 MP3 Programming ...22 AM/FM/TV Preset Stations...23 Antenna and Reception ...24 International Radio ...25...
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Table of Contents Setting the Clock...29 Setting the Calendar ...30 12/24 Hour Clock/Temperature Display ...31 Mounting Options...32 Statement of FCC/DHHS Compliance...34 FCC Label Compliance Statement...35 Warranty...36...
Quick Start General Power Requirements Install 6 C alkaline batteries. Use only fresh/new batteries in this product. Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended for extended or frequent CD play. The AC adapter allows the dis- play light to remain continuously illuminated when the LIGHT button is pressed.
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7. To stop, press POWER or STOP, or select RADIO/BAND. 1. To play AM/FM and TV audio, press RADIO/BAND. 2. To select radio stations, press TUNE- or TUNE+. To auto scan, press and hold the button for one second then release. Quick Start CD/MP3 Player AM/FM/TV Audio...
1. With the POWER button off, press MODE six times. The current hour setting flashes on the display. 2. To decrease hours, press CH-. To increase hours, press CH+. 3. Press MODE again. Current minute setting flashes on the display. 4.
4. To decrease minutes, press CH-. To increase minutes, press CH+. 5. To activate or deactivate alarm, press the ALARM ON/OFF button. The alarm icon appears when the alarm has been set. Note: If no additional buttons are pressed, the setting is saved and the display returns to normal.
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Setting 12/24-Hour Clock and Temperature Display The display defaults to 12 Hour (AM/PM) and Fahrenheit (°F). 1. Press MODE eight times. 12/24hr menu appears. 2. To change from 12hr (AM/PM) to 24hr (International/Military Time), press CH- or CH+. 3. From normal time display, press MODE twelve times. The °F/°C menu appears.
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Quick Start Mounting Options (See Mounting Options section in the general instructions for detailed illustrations.) To wall mount, use the included bracket, screws and wall plugs. To suspend, insert ends of the wire into the back of the unit and suspend the unit from a shower fixture.
Display Compartment The display reset and backup battery are located behind the CD player cover. Press OPEN to access this area. Display Reset If this product does not operate properly, insert the tip of an unbent paperclip (or similar) into the opening to reset the display and memory.
List of Features PRESS TO OPEN ADAPTER, SUBWOOFER & HEADPHONE JACKS (Purchase subwoofer separately.) Features include: • AM/FM/TV audio • Scanning radio presets • Quality CD and MP3-CD sound reproduction • Aluminum cone-driver speakers • Full Dot Matrix LCD • Alarm/Temperature/Month/Date displays •...
• Battery or adapter powered • Headphone and subwoofer jacks • 40-second ESP (electronic shock protection) reduces skipping during CD playback List of Features Controls Channel Buttons (Adjust Setting) Tuning (Radio Station Scan) Album Mode (Settings) CD Play/Pause CD Stop...
Controls Snooze Sleep Power and Light Timer Alarm Display/Equalizer Volume ON/OFF Alpha Num Keys CD Program/ Audio Demo/Memory Selection General Power Requirements ADAPTER BATTERY COMPARTMENT JACK (Rear of unit.) Unscrew with fingers to open battery cover...
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General Power Requirements Install 6 C alkaline batteries. Use only fresh/new batteries in this product. Replace all used batteries when low battery icon appears. Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended for extended or frequent CD play. Note: Using the AC adapter allows the display light to remain on when LIGHT is pushed.
• To manually turn the audio off at any time, press POWER. TUNE-/TUNE+ Repeatedly press and release to manually tune radio. Press for one second to automatically scan to next available radio station signal. CD PLAY/PAUSE Activate CD/MP3 player and use to pause disc that is currently playing. Audio Controls...
RADIO/BAND Activate broadcast receiver and select between AM/FM and TV audio. CD/MP3 Player - Basic Operation This player features electronic shock protection (ESP), that reduces skipping caused by sudden movement. 1. Press CD OPEN and firmly press CD onto spindle.
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CD/MP3 Player - Basic Operation 5. Press and hold CH- or CH+ to rapidly scan tracks, stopping before desired song. Then, press and release CH- or CH+ to change tracks one at a time. 6. Press ALBUM, then CH- or CH+ to scan MP3 albums.
CD/MP3 Player - Play Options Activate these features while the CD-MP3 is playing. Song Loop To lock the current song on the continuous play loop, press MODE. (Screen displays ONE loop icon.) CD/Album Loop To lock the current album or CD on continuous play loop, press MODE twice.
MP3 Albums Use an MP3 recorder or PC to create and organize MP3 discs ™ for playback on the Shower Companion audio system. Because a large number of songs can be stored using MP3 format, it is best to section songs into album folders. Standard Play Selection 1.
1. Pressing PRG/DEMO/MEM with CD stopped enters program- ming mode. (Screen flashes PGM under and shows program information on the track display area.) 2. To select song track number, press CH- or CH+. 3. To choose the selected track and advance the playlist number, press PRG/DEMO/MEM .
1. Programming MP3 playback is similar to that for a CD. Album selection is now available as well as track selection. 2. Pressing PRG/DEMO/MEM with the MP3-CD stopped enters programming mode. (Screen flashes PGM under and shows program information on the track display area.) 3.
AM/FM/TV Preset Stations Program favorite radio stations and quickly access them using the CH- and CH+ buttons. Programming (Radio must be on.) 1. To select radio stations, press TUNE- / TUNE+. (Hold for one second then release to autoscan.) 2. Press PRG/DEMO/MEM. 3.
Antenna and Reception The TV audio band (US version) requires a strong broadcast signal and will not operate properly in areas located away from a broadcast or relay station. If required, FM radio reception can be optimized by attaching and adjusting the length of the optional wire FM antenna. Do not automatically extend the wire antenna as many stations will come in clearer with the antenna less than fully extended.
International Radio This product is normally shipped with the radio display defaulted to USA for use within the United States. Use the following pro- cedures to change between USA and International radio options: 1. Press MODE until the LCD displays USA/Europe/Japan. 2.
1. With the POWER off, press MODE. (Alarm hour setting flashes on the display.) 2. To decrease hours, press CH-. To increase, press CH+. 3. Press MODE again. (Alarm minute setting flashes on the display.) 4. To decrease minutes, press CH-. To increase, press CH+. To rapidly change the setting, press and hold buttons.
ALARM ON/OFF Press to Activate/Deactivate Alarm. (Alarm icon is displayed when alarm is activated.) • Press MODE three times. (Alarm menu displays.) • To change, press CH-/CH+. • To select alarm sound and volume or ramp-up option: 1. Press MODE until selection displays on screen. 2.
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Alarm Features BUTTONS CH- & CH+ Adjust Setting. MODE Activate setting mode and rotate through setting options. SNOOZE Delay alarm in 10-minute increments. ALARM ON/OFF Press to Activate/Deactivate Alarm. (Alarm icon is displayed when alarm is activated.)
1. With the POWER off, press MODE six times. (Current hour setting flashes on the display.) 2. To decrease hours, press CH-. To increase, press CH+. 3. Press MODE once again. (Current minute setting flashes on the display.) 4. To decrease minutes, press CH-. To increase, press CH+. 5.
Setting the Calendar 1. Press MODE nine times. (Year setting flashes.) 2. To change, press CH- or CH+. 3. Press MODE again. (Month setting flashes.) 4. To change, press CH- or CH+. 5. Press MODE again. (Date setting flashes.) 6. To change, press CH- or CH+. Note: If no additional buttons are pressed, the setting is saved and the display returns to normal.
12/24 Hour Clock/Temperature Display The display defaults to 12 Hour (AM/PM) and Fahrenheit (°F). The user can change these settings as desired. 1. Press MODE eight times. (12hr/24hr menu displays.) 2. To change from 12hr (AM/PM) to 24hr (Military/International), press CH- or CH+. 1.
Wall Mounting Bracket, screws and plugs are included. (Some surfaces may require different or additional mounting hardware.) Suspend Insert ends of the wire into the back of the unit and suspend from a shower fixture. Mounting Options To wall-mount, use the included bracket, screws and wall plugs.
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Mounting Options Suspend from a shower fixture, using the V- shaped wire. Stand Upright Attach the support leg to the back of the unit to stand it upright on a flat surface. (Slots are marked for horizontal or vertical placement.) Attach the support leg to the back and stand upright on a table or counter.
Statement of FCC/DHHS Compliance WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This product complies with DHHS Rule 21 subchapter J at date of manufacture. 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.
Statement of FCC/DHHS Compliance •Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance. FCC Label Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause...
The Sharper Image will repair any defects in materials or workmanship. In the event repair is not possible, The Sharper Image will either replace this product with one of similar features and price, or refund the full purchase price of the product, whichever you prefer.
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