Kompernass KH 2259 User Manual

KH 2257
KH 2258
KH 2259
KH 2260

Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

eBench KH 2257/2258/2259/2260

Portable MP3-CD Player

with electronic digital anti-shock system

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Contents

1. Technical data............................................................................................................................ 4

2. Included ...................................................................................................................................... 4

3. Use................................................................................................................................................. 4

4. Functions .................................................................................................................................... 5

5. Controls, displays and connections................................................................................... 6

5.1. Controls on the CD player ................................................................................................. 6

5.2. Displays on the CD player.................................................................................................. 7

5.3. Connections on the CD player......................................................................................... 7

KH 2257............................................................................................................................................ 8

KH 2259............................................................................................................................................ 8

KH 2258............................................................................................................................................ 9

KH 2260............................................................................................................................................ 9

5.4. Controls on the remote control..................................................................................... 10

5.5. Displays on the remote control .....................................................................................10

5.6. Connections on the remote control............................................................................ 10

6. Point of installation, operating conditions and safety instructions..................... 11

7. Getting started........................................................................................................................13

7.1. Connecting to the power supply..................................................................................13

7.1.1. Mains operation ..............................................................................................................13

7.1.2. Battery operation............................................................................................................ 14

7.1.2.1. Exchanging batteries .................................................................................................15

7.1.2.2. Charging rechargeable batteries........................................................................... 16

8. Conventional audio CDs......................................................................................................18

8.1. Playback................................................................................................................................. 18

8.2. Setting the playback volume.........................................................................................20

8.3. Switching on Bass Boost.................................................................................................. 21

8.4. Stopping playback (PAUSE mode)................................................................................21

8.5. Ending playback .................................................................................................................22

8.6. Selecting a track..................................................................................................................22

8.6.1. Skip forward/back to the beginning of a track.....................................................22

8.6.2. Skip 10 tracks forward................................................................................................... 23

8.7. Fast search forward/back................................................................................................. 24

8.8. Programming a compilation of tracks (PROGRAM function).............................. 24

8.9. Intro play function .............................................................................................................26

8.10. Random playback (SHUFFLE) ......................................................................................27

8.11. Repeat functions..............................................................................................................28

8.11.1. Repeat playback of a single track...........................................................................28

8.11.2. Repeat playback of all CD tracks............................................................................. 28

9. MP3-CDs.................................................................................................................................... 29

9.1. Playback................................................................................................................................. 29

9.2. Title selection....................................................................................................................... 30

9.3. Skip forward by 10 titles ..................................................................................................31

9.4. Intro play function .............................................................................................................32

9.5. Random playback (SHUFFLE)......................................................................................... 32

9.6. Repeat functions.................................................................................................................33

9.6.1. Repeated playback of a single title...........................................................................33

9.6.2. Repeated playback of a title of a directory ............................................................34

9.6.3. Repeated playback of all MP3-CD titles.................................................................. 34

9.7. Programming a compilation of titles (PROGRAM function)................................ 35

9.8. Selecting tracks by their name......................................................................................37

10. Equalizer function ...............................................................................................................38

11. Button lock (HOLD)............................................................................................................. 39

12. Switching o the MP3-CD player...................................................................................40

13. Connecting and using the accessories........................................................................ 40

13.1. Remote control................................................................................................................. 40

13.2. Line-OUT cable .................................................................................................................41

13.3. Car adapter set.................................................................................................................. 42

13.3.1. Function........................................................................................................................... 42

13.3.2. Use .....................................................................................................................................43

13.3.3. Setting up........................................................................................................................ 43

13.3.4. After use...........................................................................................................................44

14. Cleaning.................................................................................................................................. 45

15. Functional faults..................................................................................................................45

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1. Technical data

Mains: AC adapter/alternating current: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
or DC/direct current: 1.2 V – 2 x AA-type

Laser 3-beam laser

Frequency
response 100 Hz to 16 kHz

2. Included

1. MP3-CD player

2. Mains adapter

3. Headphones

4. Remote cable control

5. Line-OUT cable (chinch to 3.5 mm jack plug)

6. Two rechargeable NiCd batteries (AA-type, 1.2 V)

7. Protective bag

8. Auto-adapter set:

a) CD cassette adapter
b) Mains adapter for in-car cigarette lighter socket

3. Use

The eBench KH 2257/2258/2259/2260 Portable MP3-CD
Player is intended exclusively for ...

• An entertainment electronics system

• To playback audio CDs, CR-Rs and CR-RW with data in

audio CD format (.cda) and MP3 format (.mp3)

• For stationary and mobile use (e.g. in a car)

• For private, non-commercial use

The following can be used for the output of speech or music …

• The supplied headphones or headphones with a 3.5 mm
jack plug connection

• Loudspeakers with a 3.5 mm jack plug connection

• Other external HiFi units (connection by way of the sup­plied line-OUT cable)

4. Functions

• Playback of audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs with data in
audio-CD format (.cda) and MP3 format (.mp3) up to 256

kbps.

• “ESP” Electronic digital anti-shock system with 45 seconds

(conventional audio CDs) and 120 seconds (MP3 CDs) interim
storage.

• Track name display with up to 11 characters (ISO Level 1)

or 31 characters (ISO Level II).

• Automatic display of title information (“ID 3 days”).

• Skip and fast search function forward/back

• Program function for individually programmed track com-

pilations

• Repeat functions for repeated playback of individual tracks,

programmed track compilations, directories and all CD tracks.

• Shue function for random playback.

• Intro Play to playback the beginning of all CD tracks

• Bass Boost System.

• Automatic switch-o (30 seconds).

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• Battery change indication on the LCD display.

•

Charging suitable batteries in the unit, incl. charge in­dication.

• Key lock.

Warning!

We do not accept any liability/warranty for damage incurred
as a result of incorrect use!

5. Controls, displays and connections

5.1. Controls on the CD player

1. CD compartment

2. “OPEN” slide

3. “MODE” button

4. “10+/ALBUM” button

5. “PROG./EQ” button

6. “SKIP/SEARCH 8” button

7. “SKIP/SEARCH 7” button

8. “PLAY/PAUSE 4;” button

9. “STOP <” button

10. “VOLUME +” button

11. “VOLUME –“ button

12. “HOLD” slide

13. “Bass Boost OFF/ON” slide

14. “CHARGE” slide

5.2. Displays on the CD player

15. LCD display

16. “CHARGE” display

5.3. Connections on the CD player

17. “DC 4.5V” connection for mains adapter

18. “PHONES” socket for headphones or remote cable control

19. “Line OUT” socket for chinch cable

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VOL

PROG./

EQ

SKIP/

SEARCH

PLAY/
PAUSE

MODE

STOP

/

OFF

10+/

ALBUM

KH 2257

14

15

17

12

13

16

1

KH 2259

14

17

12

13

16

1

3

9

10

19

11

4

18

8

6

7

5

2

15

11

7

10

6

19

18

8

9

5

4

3

2

KH 2258

14

17

12

5

4

3

15

7

6

9

19

13

16

1

KH 2260

14

17

12

13

16

1

8

11

10

2

15

19

18

18

3

4

7

9

6

8

10

11

5

2

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5.4. Controls on the remote control

20. “+” button

21. “–” button

22. “<” button

23. “:” button

24. “9” button

25. “4;” button

26. “MODE” button

27. “10+/ALBUM” button

28. “PROG./EQ” button

29. “HOLD” slide

5.5. Displays on the remote control

30. LCD display

5.6. Connections on the remote control

31. Headphones socket

27

28

26

20

31

21

29

30

25

23

22

24

6. Point of installation, operating conditions

and safety instructions

Place the MP3-CD player, be it for stationary use, - e.g. at home –
or when en route, on a level, smooth non-slip base so that the
CD player cannot slip. This applies particularly when the CD
player is operated in a car.

To prevent damage, functional interference and the danger
of an electric shock do not use the set …

• … In the immediate vicinity of heat sources such as stoves,
fan heaters and similar appliances! Exposure to heat can
cause the set to overheat and the risk of melting plastic
parts, thereby causing irreparable damage!

Do not leave the MP3-CD player at high temperatures in the
car, particularly on sunny days when the interior of the car can
become very hot!

Ensure that the MP3-CD player is not exposed to direct sunlight

in a car (e.g. directly behind the windscreen).

Warning!

Set overheating gives rise to the danger of a re!

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• … In damp surroundings, for instance in basements or in
a sauna! Moisture entering the CD player can cause func-
tional problems and irreparable damage!

• … Not in the immediate vicinity of water, for instance in
a bathroom or near a swimming pool. Never place any

water-lled containers, for instance a ower vase, on the
CD player.

Warning!

Moisture entering the CD player can result in the danger of
electric shock!

Please note!

No liability/warranty is accepted for damage to the player
as a result of the following:

• Exposure to moisture

• Water entering the set

• Overheating

7. Getting started

7.1. Connecting to the power supply

The Portable MP3-CD player can be operated with …

• the supplied mains adapter plugged into a mains socket

• or with batteries

7.1.1. Mains operation

To operate the Portable MP3-CD player from the mains …

1 Insert the plug on the cable of the mains adapter in the

“DC 4.5V” socket on the left-hand side of the portable MP3-
CD player.

2 Plug the mains adapter into a mains socket. The Portable

MP3-CD player is automatically switched over to mains opera­tion. This means that any batteries which may be in the battery
compartment do not have to be removed.

The portable CD player is now operational.

Warning!

The use of unsuitable mains cables from other appliances
can give rise to the danger of an electric shock!

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Please note!

Only use the supplied mains adapter to connect the Portable
MP3-CD player to the mains! The use of mains adapters that
were not intended for the Portable MP3-CD player can result
in irreparable damage to the player!

7.1.2. Battery operation

Proceed as follows to operate the Portable MP3-CD player
with batteries …

1 Set “OFF” with the “CHARGE” slide on the underside of the

MP3-CD player.

2 Open the CD compartment by pushing the “OPEN” slide

to the right.

3 Open the battery compartment cover inside the CD com-

partment and remove.

4 Place the supplied rechargeable NiCd batteries (AA-type,

1.2 V), or conventional NiMh batteries (AA-type, 1.5 V, non-re-

chargeable) in the battery compartment. Ensure that the bat-
teries are inserted into the battery compartment according to

their polarity – as indicated inside the battery compartment

Warning!

Never try to recharge conventional, non-rechargeable NiMh
batteries! Ensure that the “CHARGE” slide on the underside