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To power on or power off, switch the On/Off switch (Ref.1) to the 'On' or 'Off' position. Alternatively, press the 'STOP' button twice (Ref.9) to turn off the player, and press the 'Play/Pause' button (Ref.4) to turn on the player while the switch is set to 'ON'. If the player will not be used for an extended period of time, ensure that it is switched off.
While the player is in use, you can switch the On/Off/Hold button to the 'Hold' position (Ref.1). This will place the unit in 'Hold' mode. In 'Hold' mode, the buttons will be inactive. If any button is pressed while the unit is in 'Hold' mode, the screen will display 'HOLD'.
To charge the CD100, connect the USB charging cable (included) from any standard USB 2.0 connection (such as a laptop or mains USB adapter) to the charging port on the device (Ref.2).
The device will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge. While charging, the charge indicator (Ref.12) will light up red, and when fully charged, the light will turn green.
When the screen (Ref.3) displays a low battery icon, the device needs to be charged.
When the device is fully charged, the battery life will last for approximately 10 hours when reading standard CDs, and approximately 12 hours when reading MP3 CDs.
Slide the 'OPEN' switch (Ref.13) to the 'OPEN' position to open the device door. Insert the disc into the CD player, pressing it gently into place.
Close the disc door gently. Ensure that the disc door is completely closed, otherwise the player will not read the disc.
Compatible disc formats: CD, CDR, HDCD, MP3
Listen to your audio CD through headphones by inserting wired headphones (with a standard 3.5mm connector) into the headphone socket of the player (Ref.11). Ensure that the headphone connector is fully inserted into the device. Alternatively, use Bluetooth mode.
To listen to your audio CD through external speakers, connect a standard 3.5mm AUX cable from the CD player to your external speakers or output device. Control the playback using the controls on the CD player. You will now be able to hear audio through your external speakers or other output device. Alternatively, use Bluetooth mode.
What does this mean?
ASP stands for 'Anti-Shock Protection'. When you see this on the display, it indicates that the ASP is functioning.
Press Play/Pause (Ref.4) to play or pause the CD.
Press Previous or Next (Ref.5)/(Ref.10) to skip to the previous or next track. Press and hold (Ref.5)/(Ref.10) to rewind or fast forward through a track.
Press 'Stop' (Ref.9) to stop the CD.
Press 'Mode' to switch the playback mode between REP1 (repeat one track), ALL (repeat all tracks), SHUF (play tracks in a random order), INTRO (play the first 10 seconds of each track) and repeat off (display will show blank in top right corner).
Press the PROG button (Ref.7) to begin programming your disc to play in a selected order.
Press and hold the PROG button (Ref.7) to turn memory mode on/off. When memory mode is active (ON), if the player is turned OFF while playing a track or while paused, the next time it is switched on, it will resume playing from that track position. When memory mode is inactive (OFF), the player will not resume from the last track position.
Press the EQ button (Ref.6) to switch the sound mode between BBS, POP, JAZZ, ROCK, and CLASSIC mode.
To connect to an external Bluetooth device (earbuds, earphones, or external speakers), follow the steps below.
Switch the device on and wait for the CD to load.
Press and hold the 'Mode' button (Ref.8) until the Bluetooth logo displays. While unconnected, the Bluetooth logo will flash on the screen (Ref.3) until connected.
Follow the instructions for your external device to connect your external Bluetooth device to the CD100. When connected, the Bluetooth logo on the display screen will stop flashing and become static (Ref.3). You should now be able to hear audio through your external device.
Press and hold the Mode button (Ref.8) to turn Bluetooth mode off.
The CD100 can be connected to both Bluetooth and AUX at the same time.
For instance, Bluetooth could be used with one speaker, and AUX on another. However, please note that the sound output will be halved in this usage of the player. For best sound results, use either Bluetooth or AUX mode.
Follow the steps below to program your CD to play tracks in a specific order other than the default order. To do this, it may help to refer to the album cover or track list.
Ensure the CD is stopped. Press PROG to enter program mode (Ref.7).
Use the 'Previous' and 'Next' buttons (Ref.5)/(Ref.10) to select the first song you would like the disc to play (the display will show P01, p02, etc. on the right hand side, to refer to each consecutive track slot).
Press PROG again (Ref.7) to confirm. Repeat the above steps until you have programmed each track slot.
Press Play (Ref.4) to begin playing the selected track order.
Screen Auto-Switchoff
After 10 seconds of inactivity the screen will automatically turn off. Press any button to turn the screen back on again.
Observation | Potential Cause/Solution |
Cannot read discs | Make sure the label side of the disc is facing up. Ensure the disc is fully secured in place. Make sure the disc is not heavily scratched or damaged. Wipe the disc gently from the center out to the edge with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Try another new disc to check if the disc is faulty. Ensure the format of the disc is CD, CDR, MP3, or HDCD. |
No sound | Check volume is turned up. Check earphone jack is inserted fully into the headphone port. |
No power | Ensure that the OFF/ON switch is turned on. Recharge the player. |
Cannot charge battery | Check that the power outlet is working. Ensure that both ends of the charging cable are connected properly. Try charging the device with another charging cable of matching specification (USB to micro USB charging cable). |
Power source | DC 5V/1A Micro USB 2.0 Standard |
Charging time | 4 hours |
Charging voltage | DC 5V/1A |
Operating Voltage | 3.7V |
Power consumption | approx. 1.5W |
Battery | Lithium-ion polymer 3.7V/1400mah |
D/C conversion | 16Bit |
Sampling frequency | 44.1KHZ |
Frequency response | 20-20KHZ |
Power output of earphones | 16mW+16mW/16-32Ohm |
Impedance of earphones | 32ohm/16mW |
Supported disc formats | CD, CDR, HDCD, MP3 |
Shockproof time | CD 100 seconds/MP3 180 seconds or more |
Size | 14 x 3 cm |
Weight | 233g |
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
FCC ID | 2AX9T-CD100 |
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be places on the apparatus. Main plug is used to disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the main mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the main socket outlet completely. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.
Risk of electric shock.
Do not open
Read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts
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