Insignia NS-P3114 User Manual

User Guide | Guide de l’utilisateur | Guía del Usuario

Portable CD Player | Lecteur de CD portatif | Reproductor de CD portátil

NS-P3114

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Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-P3114 Portable CD player with memory card slot and FM digital tuner represents the state of the art in portable CD player design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

Contents

Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using your player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Legal notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Safety information

Read these instructions before using your player. Warn ings:

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your player to rain or moisture.

• Do not open the case. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

• Do not expose your player to excessive heat, direct sunlight, dust, moisture, vibration, or shock.

• Use only the AC adapter that came with your player. Other adapters may damage your player.

• Disconnect your player from the wall outlet when you do not intend to use your player for an extended period of time.

• When cleaning your player, use a soft dry cloth and do not use solvents or commercially available cleaners because they may damage or discolor the finish on your player.

• Do not wear headphones when operating a motor vehicle. This could create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

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Features

Your player features:

• Audio CD, MP3, and WMA playback

• Memory card reader that reads SD and MMC memory cards

• FM radio tuner

• Headphones that supply superior stereo quality at normal volume levels while letting you hear outside sounds.

• Anti-shock protection that uses a read-ahead processor and advanced memory buffer to greatly reduce or eliminate skipping

• Remote control

• Automatic shut-off after 30 seconds of inactivity

• Battery-power operation

• Optional AC adapter

Player components

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Control Description

1 PROG/+10/MEN If a CD is in your player and your

2 SKIP+/TUNING+ If you are playing a CD or

3 SKIP–/TUNING– If you are playing a CD or

4 PLAY/PAUSE/POWER If your player is turned off, press

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player is stopped, press to create a playlist of audio CD tracks or MP3 or WMA songs. If you are listening to an MP3 or WMA song, press to skip ahead 10 songs on the CD or memory card. If you are listening to the radio, press to preset radio stations.

memory card, press this button to go to the next audio CD track or MP3 or WMA song. If you are listening to the radio, press this button to scan forward to the next higher frequency station.

memory card, press this button to go to the previous audio CD track or MP3 or WMA song. If you are listening to the radio, press this button to scan back to the next lower frequency station.

for more than one second to turn on your player. If you are listening to a CD or memory card, press to pause playback. Press again to resume playback.

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Control Description

5 ESP/PRESET+/ALBUM+ If you are playing an audio CD,

6 PRESET–/ALBUM– If you are playing a CD or

7 STOP/POWER OFF If you are playing a CD or

8 MODE/ST/MONO If you are playing a CD or

press to turn the anti-shock feature on or off. If you are playing a CD or memory card with MP3 or WMA songs and the CD or memory card has more than one album, press to go to the next album. If you are listening to the radio, press to go to the next preset station.

memory card with MP3 or WMA songs and the CD or memory card has more than one album, press to go to the previous album. If you are listening to the radio, press to go to the previous preset station.

memory card, press to stop playback. If CD or memory card playback is stopped or you are listening to the radio, press to turn off your player.

memory card, press one or more time to select a playback mode. You can select:

• REPEAT 1

• REPEAT ALBUM (MP3 and WMA CDs and memory cards only)

• REPEAT ALL

• INTRO

• RDM

If you are playing the radio, press to select the sound mode. You can select:

•Stereo

•Mono

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Control Description

9 COPY Press to copy tracks from an

10 FUNCTION Press to select the media type.

11 LCD Displays information about the

12 Battery door Open to install or replace the

13 DC input Connect the optional AC adapter

14 Headphone jack Plug the headphones into this

15 VOLUME Turn to adjust the volume.

16 CD door switch Slide to the right to open the CD

17 Memory card slot Insert an MMC or SD memory

18 BASS BOOST Slide to the ON position to turn

19 HOLD Slide to the right to lock your

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audio CD to a memory card. Your player converts the tracks from the audio CD to MP3 format and stores them on a memory card.

You can select:

•DISC

• MEMORY CARD

•FM

status of your player.

batteries.

to this jack.

jack.

door.

card into this slot.

on the Bass Boot feature. Slide to the OFF position to turn off the Bass Boot feature. The Bass Boot feature increases the bass sound level.

player’s controls. Slide to the left to unlock your player’s controls.

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Remote control

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Control Description

1 Volume Turn to adjust the volume.

2 SKIP–/TUNING– If you are playing a CD or memory card, press

3 SKIP+/TUNING+ If you are playing a CD or memory card, press

4 FUNCTION Press to select the media type. You can select:

5 STOP/POWER

OFF

6 PLAY/PAUSE/P

OWER

to go to the previous audio CD track or MP3 or WMA song. If you are listening to the radio, press this button to scan back to the next lower frequency station.

to go to the next audio CD track or MP3 or WMA song. If you are listening to the radio, press to scan forward to the next higher frequency station.

•DISC

• MEMORY CARD

•FM

If you are playing a CD or memory card, press to stop playback. If CD or memory card playback is stopped or you are listening to the radio, press to turn off your player.

If your player is turned off, press for more than one second to turn on your player. If you are listening to a CD or memory card, press to pause playback. Press again to resume playback.

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Using your player

Installing the batteries

To install the batteries:

1 Open the battery compartment cover. 2 Insert two AA alkaline batteries (not included) inside the battery

compartment. Make sure that the + and – on the batteries align with the + and – in the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

Note: Remove batteries from the battery compartment before using the

AC adapter.

Low battery alert

When the battery indicator appears in the LCD panel, you need to replace the batteries.

When you replace the batteries:

• Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat, or expose the batteries to fire.

• Do not mix battery types (alkaline and zinc carbonate).

• When replacing the batteries, do not mix old and new batteries.

• Always replace weak batteries because they can leak and damage your player.

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Connecting the AC adapter

To connect the AC adapter:

1 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC input jack. 2 Plug the other end of the AC adapter cord into an electrical outlet.

Caution: Use with the recommended 6V AC adapter, and make sure that the

local voltage corresponds to the adapters’s required AC input voltage. Note: Remove batteries from the battery compartment before using the

AC adapter.

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Connecting the headphones

To connect the headphones:

• Pug the headphones into the headphone jack (this jack is color-coded green).

Caution: Avoid high volume levels. You may damage your hearing.

Bass Boost

The Bass Boot feature increase the bass sound level. When you are listening at a low volume level, Bass Boost makes the sound fuller.

To turn Bass Boost on and off:

• To turn on Bass Boost, slide the Bass Boost switch to the ON position. When Bass Boost is on, BASS appears on the LCD.

• To turn off Bass Boost, slide the switch to the OFF position.

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Turning your player on and off

Your player does not have a power button.

To turn your player on and off:

1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button to turn on your player and start

playback.

2 If you are playing a CD or memory card, press the STOP/POWER OFF

button once to put your player in standby mode. If you are playing a CD or memory card and put your player in standby mode or open the CD door for more than 30 seconds, your player automatically turns off.

3 If you are playing a CD or memory card and playback is stopped or if you

are listening to the radio, press the STOP/POWER OFF button to turn off your player.

Using the Hold switch

You can lock your player controls so that you do not accidentally change settings.

To lock and unlock your player’s controls:

• Slide the HOLD switch to the right to lock the controls.

• Slide the HOLD switch to the left to unlock the controls.

Using the anti-shock feature

When you play a CD, the anti-shock feature reduces or eliminates skipping when you move your player. You can turn the anti-shock feature on and off when playing audio CDs. When you play MP3 or WMA CDs, the anti-shock feature is always on.

To turn the anti-shock feature on or off:

• Press and hold the ESP/PRESET+/ALBUM+ button for about one second to turn on the anti-shock feature. When the anti-shock feature is turned on, ESP appears on the LCD.

• Press and hold the button again to turn off the anti-shock feature.

Caution: If your player experiences excessive and continuous shock, the memory buffer overloads and music skips.

Notes:

• When the anti-shock feature is turned on, the battery charge is used faster because the CD rotates faster.

• If the CD is dirty, scratched, or warped, it may skip even though the anti-shock feature is turned on.

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Playing CDs and memory cards

Your player can play standard audio CDs and MP3 and WMA songs recorded to a CD or memory card.

To play a CD:

1 Plug in the headphones. 2 Turn on your player. 3 Slide the CD door switch to the right to open the CD door. 4 Insert the CD with the label facing up. 5 Gently close the CD door. Your player automatically starts playback. 6 If you want to pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button.

Press the button again to resume normal playback.

7 Press the STOP/POWER OFF button to stop playback.

Notes:

• MP3 files must have the .MP3 file extension. WMA files must have the .WMA file extension.

• The playback quality of MP3 and WMA songs recorded to CD-Rs or CD-RWs can be affected by the quality of the CD, the burning program you use to create the CD, the settings in the burning program, and the type of CD burner you use. We recommend that you burn MP3 or WMA CDs from a minimum speed of 4× to a maximum speed of 6×.

• If you use Windows® Media Player to create MP3 and WMA CDs, do not check Copy protect music on the Options menu.

• If you buy and download songs from online music stores, use Windows Media Player to burn the songs to a CD. Many downloaded songs are

protected by Microsoft® DRM (Digital Rights Management), and these songs will not play if you use a different program to create the CD.

LCD information

• When your player is turned on and the CD door is open, OPEN appears on the LCD.

• When your player is turned on and the CD door is closed, Read Disc appears on the LCD while your player is reading the CD. If your player does not recognize the CD format or if you have not inserted a CD, NO DISC or ERR DISC appears on the LCD.

• If you press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button while a CD is playing, the elapsed time flashes on the LCD.

To remove a CD:

1 If a CD is playing, press the STOP/POWER OFF button, then wait for the

CD to stop spinning.

2 Open the CD door.

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3 Hold the edge of your player, then gently press the center pivot to

release the CD.

4 Lift the CD off the pivot, and remove the CD.

Playing songs on a memory card

Your player can play songs on an SD or MMC memory card.

To play songs on a memory card:

1 Plug in the headphones. 2 Turn on your player. 3 Press the FUNCTION button one or more times to select MEMORY

CARD.

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4 Insert a memory card into the memory card slot. Your player reads the

card, then automatically starts playback.

5 If you want to pause playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button.

Press the button again to resume normal playback.

6 Press the STOP/POWER OFF button to stop playback.

LCD information

• MP3 files must have the .MP3 file extension. WMA files must have the .WMA file extension. If the card does not have MP3 or WMA files, CARD IS INVALID appears on the LCD.

• If your player is in Memory Card mode and no memory card is in the memory card slot, NO CARD appears on the LCD.

• If your player’s controls are locked (the HOLD switch is in the ON position) and a memory card is in the memory card slot, CARD IS

PROTECTED appears on the LCD.

Scanning for audio CD tracks

To scan for a track on an audio CD:

• To go to the next track on a CD, press the SKIP+/TUNING+ button.

• To scan forward on CD, press and hold the SKIP+/TUNING+ button until you find the track you want, then release the button.

• To go to the previous track on a CD, press the SKIP–/TUNING– button.

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• To scan backward on the CD, press and hold the SKIP–/TUNING– button until you find the track you want, then release the button.

• To find a track by playing the first few seconds of each track, press the MODE/ST/MONO button three times. Your player plays the first few seconds of each track. When you hear the track you want, press the

MODE/ST/MONO button again.

Scanning for MP3 or WMA songs on a CD or memory card

To scan for MP3 or WMA songs on a CD or memory card:

• To go to the next song, press the SKIP+/TUNING+ button.

• To scan forward, press and hold the SKIP+/TUNING+ button until you find the song you want, then release the button.

• To go to the previous song, press the SKIP–/TUNING– button.

• To scan backward, press and hold the SKIP–/TUNING– button until you find the song you want, then release the button.

• To skip to the next album on a CD or memory card that has more than one album, press the ESP/PRESET+/ALBUM+ button.

• To skip to the previous album on a CD or memory card that has more than one album, press the PRESET–/ALBUM– button.

• To skip forward 10 songs, press the PROG/+10/MEM button.

• To find a song by playing the first few seconds of each song, press the

MODE/ST/MONO button four times.

Repeating tracks or songs

To repeat tracks or songs:

1 Turn on your player and insert a CD. 2 Select the repeat mode you want:

• Press the MODE/ST/MONO button once to repeat the current track

on an audio CD or song on an MP3 or WMA CD or memory card.

• Press the MODE/ST/MONO button twice to repeat all the tracks on

an audio CD or an album on an MP3 or WMA CD or memory card.

• Press the MODE/ST/MONO button three times to repeat all the

songs on an MP3 or WMA CD memory.

3 Press the MODE/ST/MODE button one or more times to exit repeat

mode and return to normal playback.

Playing tracks or songs randomly

To randomly play the tracks or songs:

1 Turn on your player and insert a CD. 2 Press the MODE/ST/MONO button four times to randomly play the

tracks on an audio CD or press the MODE/ST/MONO button five times to randomly play the songs on an MP3 or WMA CD or memory card. RDM appears on the LCD, and your player plays the tracks or songs in random order.

3 Press the MODE/ST/MODE button one or more times to exit random

mode and return to normal playback.

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Creating a playlist

You can create a playlist of tracks from an audio CD or songs from an MP3 or WMA CD or memory card. You can add as many as 60 songs to your playlist.

To create a audio CD playlist:

1 Turn on your player and insert an audio CD. 2 Press the STOP/POWER OFF button to stop playback. 3 Press the PROG/+10/MEM button. PGM appears on the LCD. 4 Press the SKIP–/TUNING– or SKIP+/TUNING+ button to select the

track you want.

5 Press the PROG/+10/MEM button to confirm your selection. 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to add additional tracks to your playlist. 7 Press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button to start playback.

To create an MP3 or WMA playlist:

1 Turn on your player and insert an MP3 or WMA CD or memory card. 2 Press the PROG/+10/MEM button. PGM appears on the LCD. 3 If the CD or memory card has multiple albums, press the

ESP/PRESET+/ALBUM+ or PRESET–/ALBUM– button to select the

album you want.

4 Press the SKIP–/TUNING– or SKIP+/TUNING+ button to select the

song you want, then press the PROG/+10/MEM button.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add additional songs to your playlist. 6 Press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button to start playback.

To delete a playlist:

• Press the STOP/POWER OFF button twice.

• Open the CD door.

• Remove the memory card.

• Change to RADIO mode.

• Turn off your player.

Deleting songs from a memory card

To delete songs on a memory card:

1 Turn on your player. 2 Press the FUNCTION button one or more times to select MEMORY

CARD.

3 Insert a memory card into the memory card slot. Your player reads the

card, then automatically starts playback.

4 Press the STOP/POWER OFF button. 5 Press the COPY button one or more times to select Delete ?, then press

the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button.

6 Press the MODE/ST/MONO button to select what you want to delete.

You can select:

• Track Del?–Deletes a single song.

• Album Del?–Deletes an album

• PGM Del?–Deletes a block.

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7 If you selected:

• Track Del?–Press the PRESET–/ALBUM– or PRESET+/ALBUM+

button to select the album that has the song you want to delete, press the SKIP–/TUNING– or SKIP+/TUNING+ button to select the song you want to delete, then press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button to delete the song.

• Album Del?–Press the PRESET–/ALBUM– or PRESET+/ALBUM+

button to select the album you want to delete, then press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button delete the album.

• PGM Del?–Press the PRESET–/ALBUM– or PRESET+/ALBUM+

button to select the album that has the songs you want to delete, press the SKIP–/TUNING– or SKIP+/TUNING+ button to select the first song you want to delete, then press the PROG/+10/MEM button to mark a block to delete. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button delete the block.

Formatting a memory card

Formatting a memory card is a quick way to delete all the songs on a card and may help solve problems with reading the card.

To format a memory card:

1 Turn on your player. 2 Press the FUNCTION button one or more times to select MEMORY

CARD.

3 Insert a memory card into the memory card slot. Your player reads the

card, then automatically starts playback.

4 Press the STOP/POWER OFF button. 5 Press the COPY button one or more times until Format ? appears on

the LCD, then press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button to start the formatting.

Copying audio CD tracks to a memory card

You can copy tracks from an audio CD to a memory card. When your player copies the tracks, it saves them to the memory card as MP3 files.

To copy audio CD tracks to a memory card:

1 Turn on your player. 2 Press the FUNCTION button one or more times to select DISC. 3 Insert an audio CD and a memory card. 4 Press the COPY button one or more times to select Copy ?. 5 Press the MODE/ST/MONO button one or more times to select what you

want to copy. You can select:

• Track Copy–Copies a single song.

• Album Copy–Copies an entire album.

• Disc Copy–Copies an entire CD.

• PGM Copy–Copies a block.

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6 If you selected:

• Track Copy–Press the PRESET–/ALBUM– or PRESET+/ALBUM+

button to select the album that has the song you want to copy, press the SKIP–/TUNING– or SKIP+/TUNING+ button to select the song you want to copy, then press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button to copy the song.

• Album Copy–Press the PRESET–/ALBUM– or PRESET+/ALBUM+

button to select the album you want to copy, then press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button to copy the album.

• Disc Copy–Press the PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button to copy the

disc.

• PGM Copy–Press the PRESET–/ALBUM– or PRESET+/ALBUM+

button to select the album that has the songs you want to copy, press the SKIP–/TUNING– or SKIP+/TUNING+ button to select the first song you want to copy, then press the PROG/+10/MEM button to mark a block of ten songs to copy. Press the

PLAY/PAUSE/POWER button copy the block.

Playing the radio

To play the radio:

1 Turn on your player. 2 Press the FUNCTION button one or more times to select RADIO. 3 To tune to a station:

• Manually–Press the SKIP+/TUNING+ or SKIP–/TUNNING– button

for less than ½ second. Your player tunes to the next lower or next higher radio station frequency.

• Automatically–Press and hold the SKIP+/TUNING+ or SKIP–TUNING– button for more than one second until a radio station frequency appears on the LCD, then release the button.

4 Press and hold the STOP/POWER OFF button for more than one

second to turn off your player.

Notes:

• The headphone cable is your radio antenna. The headphone must be connected to your player to receive clear reception. If the reception is not clear, fully extend the headphone cable.

• If automatic tuning does not stop on a station or the reception is poor, you may have tuned to a weak frequency or your player may be obstructed. Try moving to a different location or fine-tune the station by pressing the

SKIP–/TUNING– or SKIP+/TUNING+ button.

Selecting the sound mode

You can listen to the radio in stereo or mono mode.

To select the sound mode:

• Press the MODE/ST/MONO button. STEREO appears on the LCD when the sound mode is set to stereo.

Note: If you experience background noise when listening in stereo mode, switch to mono mode. The background noise is reduced, but the station plays in mono mode.

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Setting up preset stations

You can preset as many as 30 radio stations.

To preset stations:

1 Turn on your player, switch to RADIO mode, then tune to the station you

want to preset.

2 Press the PROG/+10/MEM button. MEMO appears on the LCD. 3 Press the ESP/PRESET+/ALBUM+ or PRESET–/ALBUM– button one

or more times to select the preset number you want to assign to the station.

4 Press the PROG/+10/MEM button to save your preset.

To tune to a preset station:

• Press the ESP/PRESET+/ALBUM+ or PRESET–/ALBUM– button one or more times until the preset number you want appears on the LCD.

Maintenance

Cleaning your player

Gently wipe the exterior of you player with a soft, dry cloth. If the dry cloth does not clean your player, slightly dampen the cloth with a solution of water and neutral detergent, and re-wipe your player.

Cleaning the lens

If the lens gets dirty, your player may skip or may not play a CD.

To clean the lens:

1 Open the CD door. 2 To remove dust or dry par ticles, use a camera lens blower/brush to blow

on the lens once or twice, then brush the dust or particles off the lens.

3 To remove fingerprints, use a dry cotton swab to wipe from the middle to

the outer edge of the lens.

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Handling CDs

A dirty, scratched, or warped CD may cause skipping or noise.

To care for CDs:

• Hold CDs by their edges.

• Store CDs in their cases when you are not using them.

• Do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high humidity, high temperature, or dust. Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can warp CDs.

• Do not stick labels or tape on CDs.

To clean a CD:

• With a soft cloth, wipe the CD from the center to the outer edge.

Caution: Never use thinner, benzene, record cleaner, or anti-static spray on a CD, or you will damage the surface.

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Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Pick up

System Compact disc digital audio system

Properties Wavelength: 780 nm

Supported disc types Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3,

Audio

D/A conversion DAC

Frequency response 20~20,000 Hz

Wow and filter Below measurable limits

Number of channels 2-channel (stereo)

Output level Headphones: 15 mW

Bass Boost effect (100 Hz)

Radio

Frequency range FM: 87.5~108 MHz

WMA

>6dB

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Memory card reader

Supported file formats • MP3

Supported file systems

Supported bit rate playback

Supported memory 16 MB~2 GB

Display LCD

General

Power requirements • 2 × AA alkaline battery 1.5 V LR6

Power consumption 0.8 W (DC 3 V) under normal

Dimensions L×W×H

Weight Approx. 8.5 ounces

•WMA

•FAT12

•FAT16

•FAT32

MP3: 32 Kbps~320 Kbps WMA: 16 Kbps~160 Kbps

(not included)

• 2×AA Ni-Cd/Ni-MH rechargeable batteries 1.2 V 650 mA (not included)

• DC in 6 V 500 mA jack that accepts AC 120 V 60 Hz power adapter (center positive) (not included)

conditions

Approx. 5.5 × 5.6 ×1.2 inches (140×144×29mm)

(240 g)

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Probable cause Solution

Player will not turn on. Dead or weak

CD will not play. CD is inserted

No sound from headphones.

batteries.

AC adapter is not connected correctly.

incorrectly.

CD is defective. Try another CD.

CD door is not closed. Close the door.

Condensation has formed inside the player.

Headphones are not connected correctly.

Volume is set to minimum.

Batteries are weak. Replace the batteries

CD is defective. Try another CD.

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Replace the batteries

Make sure that the AC adapter is connected correctly.

Insert the CD with the label facing up.

Remove the CD and leave the CD door open for about one hour to let the condensation evaporate.

Make sure that the headphone plug is plugged into the headphone jack.

Increase the volume.

or use the AC adapter.

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Symptom Probable cause Solution

Sound is skipping. CD or lens is dirty. Clean the CD or lens.

Player subjected to strong vibrations.

Buttons do not work. Hold function is turned

Irregular characters displayed on the LCD.

Cannot play DIY MP3 files.

The time on the LCD is incorrect when playing MP3 files.

on.

The batteries are weak.

The player has been subjected to electro-static discharge (static electricity).

The player is not compatible with DIY MP3 files.

The MP3 file was created using th e VBR (variable compression speed rate).

Place the player on a level, stable surface.

Slide the HOLD switch to the left to unlock the buttons.

Replace the batteries.

Open and close the CD door, then restart the player.

Different compression tools use different compression formats and compression rates. The player supports the standard MP3 format. When you create MP3 files, do not use the MPEG 1 Layer 1 or MPEG 1 layer 2 standard. Use the MPEG 1 Layer 3 format instead.

Create MP3 files with a stable speed rate.

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Symptom Probable cause Solution

Some MP3 files will not play.

The MP3 file was created using the MPEG 1 Layer 1 or MPEG 1 Layer 2 form at.

The MPEG 1 Layer 1 and MPEG 1 Layer 2 formats are older formats and are not compatible with the player. If you try to play MPG files created in these older formats, the player may skip the file or shut down. Delete the old MPEG-formatted files from the CD. Create MPG files using the MPEG 1 Layer 3 format.

Legal notices

FCC 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 undesired operation.

The CD circuitry may cause interference to nearby radios. To prevent interference, either switch the CD player off or move away from the affected radio.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• 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 help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Safety certification

This Compact Disc Player is made and tested to meet safety standards of the FCC, requirements and compliance with safety performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and also with FDA Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.

Laser safety

Caution: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated.

Avoid direct exposure to laser beam. This unit employs an optical laser beam system in the CD mechanism,

designed with built-in safeguards. Do not attempt to disassemble; refer to qualified service personnel. Exposure to this invisible laser light beam may be harmful to the human eye.

This is a Class-1 laser product. Use of controls, or adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein, may result in hazardous laser light beam exposure.

Limited Warranty

Insignia Products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this Product, that this product shall be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase as follows:

1 LABOR: During the Warranty Period if this Product is determined to be

defective, Insignia will repair or replace the Product, at its option at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Insignia authorized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges.

2 PARTS: In addition, Insignia will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt

replacement parts in exchange for defective parts for the Warranty Period. After the Warranty Period, you must pay all parts costs.

To obtain warranty service, you must take the Product with your original receipt or other proof of purchase, either in its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to your nearest retail store location of the store or online web site from which you purchased the Product.

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This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, lightning strikes, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the antenna. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Insignia to service the Product. This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada.

This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product.

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state, or province to province.

For customer service, please call 1-877-467-4289. www.insignia-products.com Insignia Products, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A.

© 2005 Insignia. Insignia and the Insignia logo are trademarks of Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Support number: (877) 467-4289 URL: www.insignia-products.com

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