C. Crane CC Witness + Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

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Thank you for purchasing the CC Witness+. Please read important safety instructions on page 33 before use. It is important to read and understand all instructions. Keep these precautions and instructions where all who use the CC Witness + will read them. If you misplace this manual you can always download another copy from;

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The CC Witness+ combines the latest digital audio engineering with an AM/FM radio. With this device you can record almost anything that makes audio into a digital audio file. Schedule up to 20 timer recordings or record manually by pressing one button. CC Witness+ recordings are selectable in six levels of recording quality. The CC Witness+ can also play and record from its built-in AM/FM radio.

The box should contain the CC Witness+, USB computer cable, stereo earbuds, FM wire antenna, 1/8" stereo line-in cable, lanyard, and this manual. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. We recommend you keep the box in the unlikely event your product needs to be serviced.

Preface

Introduction

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Product Highlights

• Good AM/FM Reception.

• Plays MP3, WMA, or WAV (CD quality).

• Records in MP3 (32 - 192 kbps) or WAV (CD quality).

• FM Mono option.

• 10 presets per band.

• 20 Timers for recording or playback at specified time & date settings.

• Voice recording with stereo microphones.

• Playback Modes: Play All, Play Once, Repeat All, Random Play, Repeat.

• Equalizer modes: Normal, Classic, Live, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Voice (low cut), and Filter-High.

• Internal storage (2GB).

• Add up to 16GB of memory storage to the CC Witness+

by inserting an optional SD card.

(2-4 GB cards recommended for best compatibility).

• Files can be copied to SD card or internal memory.

• File dividing: From one file into several.

• File rename function.

• Highly sensitive, built-in stereo microphones. External microphone can be attached through “Mic/Line-In” Jack.

• Key lock function to prevent unintentional operation.

• Sleep mode in 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, and 300 minutes.

• Digital volume control (30 steps).

• Fast forward/rewind: Search at 3 seconds/7 seconds/ 1 minute/2.5 minutes.

• USB 2.0 interface for easy data transfer to and from a computer.

• Internal Stereo Speakers (0.6W each).

• Stylish design and sturdy exterior with a wide LCD screen to maximize the display.

• Long lasting Li-ion polymer rechargeable battery (5V 900mA).

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Table of Contents

Preface ............................................................................ 2

Product Highlights .......................................................... 3

Quick Start Guide ........................................................... 6

Buttons and Component Identification ........................ 7

Display Identification and Icons ..................................... 8

Getting Started ............................................................... 9

Charging the Battery ........................................ 9

Lock Switch .................................................... 10

Display Screens and Functions....................................11

“MENU” ......................................................................... 11

AM and FM Radio..............................................11

Files ................................................................. 11

Settings ........................................................... 11

Timers............................................................... 11

Record from Mic or Line-In........................ 12

“AM and FM” Radio ......................................................12

Playing AM or FM Radio.................................12

Tuning Stations..................................................12

Preset a Station to Memory.............................12

Recall a Memory Preset...................................12

Delete a Memory Preset................................. 12

Record a Radio Station................................... 12

Radio Reception Tips......................................13

“FILES” ......................................................................13

Open Folder or Play File...................................14

Close Folder or File...........................................14

Mark File as Favorite..........................................14

Lock a File..........................................................14

Unlock a File......................................................14

“SETTINGS” ...................................................................15

Play Settings.......................................................15

.-Folder Views................................................15

..-Playback Modes............................................16

Record Settings.................................................16

...-AM Quality......................................................16

...-FM Quality......................................................16

...-Line In Quality................................................16

...-Mic In Quality.................................................16

...-Mic/Line Choice............................................17

...-Create Tracks.................................................17

Sound Settings...................................................17

...-Play Equalizer................................................17

...-3D Effect ON/OFF..........................................17

... -Beep ON/OFF................................................17

Erase Files(s)......................................................22

Rename File(s)....................................................22

Copy File(s).........................................................22

Divide File...........................................................22

Mark File..............................................................22

Clear Marks........................................................23

FILE PLAY........................................................................23

RECORDING.............................................................24

Transferring Files To and From a Computer.....................25

Disconnecting From the Computer................................25

FAQs and Troubleshooting ............................................ 26

Glossary of Buttons and Components .....................27-30

Glossary of Icons ........................................................... 31

Specifications ............................................................... 32

Safety Instructions ........................................................ 33

Optional CC Witness+ Accessory Kit .......................... 34

...-Default Volume..............................................17

...-Speaker Control............................................18

...-FM Mono........................................................18

Display Settings.................................................18

...-AM Display.....................................................18

-Backlight Time................................................18

-LCD Control...................................................18

-ID3 Tag............................................................18

System Settings.................................................19

-Time and Date..............................................19

-Sleep Timer...................................................19

-Auto OFF Time..............................................19

...-Factory Defaults.........................................19

...-Format Memory...........................................19

...-File Name Format......................................19

-10 or 9 kHz.................................................20

-Memory Info....................................................20

“TIMERS” .......................................................................20

Set Timers...........................................................20

Review Timers....................................................21

All Timers ON/OFF.............................................21

“EDIT” .............................................................................22

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Quick Start Guide

Fully charge the Battery before use. See page 9.

Press and hold the

PPLLAAYY

button (in the middle) for 2 seconds to turn the power “ON”.

To Set Time and Date — From the “MENU” screen, highlight and then select “Settings”. Highlight and then select “System Settings”. Highlight and then select “Time and Date”. Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to move between hours, minutes, months, days, and years. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to modify the highlighted item. Use the PLAY button to save changes. Return to MENU by pressing the “MENU” button.

To Play AM Radio — From the “MENU” screen, Highlight and then select “AM”. Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons to select a radio frequency. See page 12 for more information.

To Play FM Radio — From the “MENU” screen, Highlight and then select “FM”. Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons to select a radio frequency. Earbuds, or the included wire antenna, function to improve the FM radio reception.

See page 12 for more information.

To View and Play Files or Recordings — From the “MENU” screen, Highlight and then select “Files”. Highlight and then select a folder to view the files within. Highlight and then select the file you wish to play. See pages 13, 14, and 23 for more

information.

To Set or Review Timers — From the “MENU” screen, Highlight and then select “Timers”. Highlight and then select “Set Timers”. Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to change to the Timer you wish to set or review. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to move between highlighted items. Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to modify a highlighted item. When finished, press the PLAY Button to save your timer. See page 20 for more information.

To Record from the Internal Microphone or LINE/MIC Jack — From the “MENU” screen, press and release the REC button. To quit recording, press the REC button again. For more information about recording, see pages 12 and 24.

Note: The “MENU” screen is the starting point for all functions. You can access the “MENU” screen at any time by pressing the MENU button

To Highlight an item = Use the UP or DOWN

arrow

buttons.

To Select an item = Press and release the PLAY button

To Return to “MENU” = Use the MENU button

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Button and Component Identification

Front Right

Side

Left Side

Bottom

REC (Record) Button

UP Button

BACK Button

INT/SD A< >B Button

RIGHT Button

}

q w

i o

{

TI U

PLAY Button

DOWN Button

LEFT Button

PLAY SPEED Button

MENU Button

{

EDIT Button

}

RESET Button

RIGHT SPEAKER

VOLUME + – Button

e STEREO MICS r

LOCK SWITCH

MIC/LINE IN Jack

LEFT SPEAKER

SD CARD SLOT

USB CONNECTION

HEADPHONE Jack

(Buttons are explained further on Page 27).

Play File

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Display Identification and Icons

K L

d s

[]

Main Menu

Record from Radio

Record from Mic

;

p Main

Menu, see page 11

[

Speakers Off, see page 18

]

Battery Strength Indicator, see page 10

AM RADIO (highlighted for selection)

Sleep Timer On, see page 19

FILES menu title, see page 15

Time elapsed in Playback

PLAY Speed Symbol, see page 23

Name of File being played

Progress Bar

Playback Mode, see page 16

L Favorite File symbol

, see page 14

File Locked symbol, see page 14

Marked File symbol, see page 22

s Recording Quality see page 16 d

Marked Spot in File, see page 23

Folder Name

Number of Files in Folder

Time elapsed in Recording

RECORD Symbol

RECORD QUALITY, see page 16

Amount of Recording Time Available

;

Time elapsed in Recording

SD Card selected, see page 9

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Getting Started

AC Adapter Charging (optional): Using the AC Adapter,

connect the power plug to 120V AC power. Connect opposite end (Mini USB connector) to the bottom of the CC Witness+ at the Mini USB Connection.

Note: The Mini USB connector will only insert one way. Do not force the plug “in”. While connected to the AC power adapter, you will be able to play and use the CC Witness+ as normal.

Note: If you

r CC Witness+ is used and charged daily the

n it is best to replace the battery every two years. There is a chance of overheating near the end of the normal life cycle of any lithium type battery.

Note: In some cases you will get better AM reception with the AC Adapter disconnected.

Disconnect from Charging: You can stop charging at any time. To remove Mini USB Connector, pull it out gently.

Computer Charging: Using the supplied USB cable, connect the mini USB connector end to your CC Witness+ at the mini USB Connection. Connect the opposite end (with the regular USB plug) to your computer. When con

nec

ted, the screen will display “USB Connected”. (While connected to a Windows 2000 or Windows XP computer, it is possible to play the CC Witness+, but you must de-activate the data transfer between the CC Witness+ and your computer.)

See page 25.

Note: The CC Witness Plus includes a Lithium-Ion battery pack and safety precautions are necessary with this type of battery. Typically, any device with rechargeable lithium batteries should have the battery replaced after approximately 300-500 charge cycles (or two to three years). If you notice playback on a fully

charged battery is significantly less than it used to be (80% of original run time) or the unit becomes excessively hot during a charge cycle, these are good indicators that it is time to replace the battery. Battery industry professionals state that Lithium rechargeable batteries should not be used or stored in environments that exceed 60 C (140 F). For these reasons the CC Witness Plus should not be stored in a location that can reach high temperatures such as a closed automobile or sunny window ledge. High temperatures can cause the battery to fail.

Charging using the AC Adapter (optional)

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Getting Started

LOCK SWITCH

To turn the CC Witness+ LOCK Switch “On”, slide the LOCK Switch “up”.

Before using the CC Witness+, check the LOCK switch to be sure it is off. While the LOCK switch is on, all buttons will be disabled.

To turn the CC Witness+ LOCK function “Off”, slide the LOCK Switch “down”.

Note: You can turn the LOCK function “On” while the CC Witness+ is in operation. If a button is pressed while the LOCK function is “On”, the display will show the time and date.

Battery Level Icon:

Battery Life: On a fully charged battery, the CC Witness+

will record for about 8 hours or play for 14 hours. The internal Li-ion polymer battery should last many years with regular use. In the unlikely case that the battery fails, we rec om mend sending the product to C. Crane Company, as disassembly and battery replacement is difficult.

See page 33.

Full Battery

Low Battery

Recharge Battery

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Display Screens and Functions

“MENU”

Power “On” — Press and hold the PLAY Button for 2 seconds. Note: Charge the Battery before use. See page 9.

1. To Play AM Radio — Highlight “AM”. Then press and

release the PLAY Button. Then use the RIGHT Button and LEFT Button to scroll through the radio frequencies.

2. To Play FM Radio — Highlight “FM”. Then press and

release the PLAY Button. Then use the

The “MENU” screen is the first screen that is displayed upon startup and is the starting point for all functions. You can access the “MENU” screen at any time by pressing the MENU button. The “MENU” screen has 5 functions: AM, FM, Files, Settings, and Timer.

Use the UP and DOWN Buttons to highlight one of the menu items.

Use the PLAY Button to select the menu item.

RIGHT Button and LEFT Button to scroll through the radio frequencies.

3. To View and Play Files or Recordings — Highlight

“Files”. Then press and release the PLAY Button.

Use the UP and DOWN Buttons to highlight a folder. Then press and release the PLAY Button to select the highlighted folder and view the files within. Highlight a file you wish to play using the UP and DOWN Buttons and then press and release the PLAY Button to play it. See page 23 for more information.

4. To View and Configure Settings — Highlight

“Settings”. Then press and release the PLAY Button

Button. Use the UP and DOWN Buttons to highlight a Setting. Then press and release the PLAY Button to select the highlighted setting and view the Settings options. Highlight the Setting you wish to configure using the UP and DOWN Buttons and then press and release the PLAY Button.

See page 15 for more information.

5. To Set or Review Timers — Highlight “Timers”, then

press and release the PLAY Button. Use the UP and DOWN Buttons to highlight “Set Timers”. Then press and release the PLAY Button to select the highlighted item. Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to change to

the Timer you wish to set or review.

Use the UP and DOWN buttons to move between highlighted items. Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to modify a highlighted item. When finished, press the PLAY Button

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