Hope Education Group Listener User manual

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Group Listener
1. Function switch
AUX/CD/ OFF/RADIO
2. Band switch
3. FM antenna
4. CD door
5. Tuning knob
6. Bass Boost button
7. CD skip/search forward button
8. CD skip/search backward button
9. CD program button
10. CD mode button
11. CD stop button
12. CD play/pause button
13. LCD display
14. Stereo headphone jack
15. Volume control knob
16. AC socket
17. Battery door
18. FM stereo LED indicator
19. Speaker left
20. Speaker right
21. Folder button
22. Aux-In Jack
23. CD/USB button
24. USB port
25. Five stereo headphone jacks
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Features:
CD-R compatible
MP3 compatible
FM radio
2 x 2W RMS
230V a.c. or battery
6 headphone sockets

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AC operation
Before operation please ensure voltage on the set corresponds to voltage of your local area. Unravel AC line cord;
insert one end into AC jack on the set and the other end into a standard AC outlet.
Battery operation
Disconnect AC cord set completely. Open the battery door and insert 8 x UM-2/ “C” size batteries (not supplied) mak-
ing sure the indicated battery polarity is observed.
Remove all batteries if the unit will not be used for several months or more.
Radio operation
Slide Function switch to “radio” position and Band switch to the desired waveband.
Turn the Tuning knob to your desired radio station.
Adjust sound level by rotating Volume control knob.
To turn oƦ radio, simply slide function switch to OFF position.
FM stereo indicator
When tuned to a FM stereo broadcast the FM stereo LED indicator will light up. In weak signal areas where FM
stereo signal may not be strong enough and can cause excessive background noise. In this case, slide the Band switch
to FM position.
Antenna
For best reception, fully extend FM Antenna.
Bass boost
To increase bass at all volume levels, press the bass boost button to “ON” position to boost the low frequency tone for
an emphasized bass sound. To release super bass, simply slide the button to “OFF” position.
Stereo headphone jack
For private listening, insert the plug of a stereo headphone into stereo headphone jack and adjust the volume control
knob accordingly. During the use of a headphone, speakers are automatically disconnected.
Auxiliary (AUX) Mode
Slide Function switch to “AUX” position.
Connect the earphone socket from an Auxiliary unit (e.g. MP3 Player or MD Player) into Aux-In jack on the rear of this
product via an Audio Line Cord (3.5mm plug on both ends; not supplied).Play the Auxiliary unit. Music from Auxiliary
unit can be listened through speaker of this product.
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Playing compact disc (CD-R/RW Playback compatible):
Getting started
Pull up the CD door. Put a CD disc into CD Compartment and close the door. Set the
Function Switch to CD position.
Ensure CD door is closed properly and locked in place.
When CD door is closed with a disc inside, total number of the tracks will be shown on
CD LCD display and go to stop mode. (Eg: Total 17 tracks inside the disc). The “DISC”
indicator will always be shown on LCD display.
Should skipping of tracks occur during CD playing, try reducing the volume.
When CD is playing, do not open CD door.
If there has no disc inside, LCD display will show NO and go to stop mode.
If CD door is not closed, LCD display will show ---.
Play/Pause mode
When PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed during CD stop mode, Ƨ rst track will be played.
The Play indicator and speciƧ c number of track being played will be shown on LCD
display.
For interruption while CD is playing, press CD PLAY/PAUSE button once. The Play
indicator will blink continuously on LCD display.
Though the sound stops, the disc will continue to spin. To restart playback, press CD
PLAY/PAUSE button again, music will start from the exact position where it was
interrupted.
To stop CD playback, press CD Stop button once whether CD is in Play or Pause mode;
LCD display will show total track number of the disc.
Skip and search mode
During play or pause mode, when cd skip/SEARCH FORWARD or BACKWARD
BUTTON is pressed once, it will go to next track or go back to the beginning of the
track.
During play mode, when cd skip/Search forward or Backward button is pressed and
held, it will search the track with audible high-speed forward or backward playback.
Repeat mode
Repeat once:
During CD play mode, press CD mode button once, repeat indicator REP will be shown
on LCD display. This single track of music will be repeated.

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To check the program you have stored after complete programming, press program button once during CD stop
mode; LCD display will show P01 and blink continuously.
Press FOLDER BUTTON to read album number; press CD skip/search forward or backward button to read the
speciƧ c track number of said album.
Press program button again, LCD display will show P02 and blink continuously. Repeat above procedure to check all
programs being stored.
To cancel programmed memory:
During CD stop mode, press CD stop button once OR Open CD Door during CD stop mode.
The PROGRAM indicator will disappear from LCD DISPLAY.
Repeat all:
When CD MODE button is pressed twice, repeat all indicator will be shown on
LCD Display. The whole disc can be played continuously.
To cancel repeat function press CD mode button repeatedly until repeat indicator
disappears from LCD display.
Random play mode:
This feature allows tracks on the disc to be played in a random order.
During CD stop mode, press CD mode button three times, RANDOM indicator will be
shown on LCD display and all music will be played in random order automatically.
To cancel random play function, press CD mode button again, RANDOM indicator will
disappear from LCD display.
Program mode
During CD stop mode, press Program button once. The PROGRAM indicator and
number of Program to be memorized starts from the Ƨ rst program P01 will light up
and blink continuously.
Press cd skip/search forward or backward button to your desired musical track, LCD
display will show this appropriate track number. Press the program button to
store this track in memory.
Repeat above procedure until all desired tracks have been programmed. A total of 20
tracks can be stored into memory.
Whenever CD skip/search forward or backward button is pressed, it will always show
the last programmed track Ƨ rst to recall your memory.
After complete programming, LCD DISPLAY will show PROGRAM_ _ _ and fl ash
continuously.
Press cd play/pause button once to start program playback; CD Play indicator will
light up.
Example: Album # 3, Track # 2

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Playing MP3 DISC
Getting Started:
Note: Should skipping of tracks occur during MP3 Disc playing, try reduce the volume.
When MP3 disc is playing, do not open CD Door.
Pull up the CD door. Put a MP3 disc into CD compartment and close the door. Set the Function switch to “CD”
position.
Note: Ensure CD DOOR is closed properly and locked in place.
When CD DOOR is closed with a MP3 disc inside, total track number in the disc
will be shown on LCD DISPLAY and go to stop mode.
The DISC indicator will always be shown on LCD display.
If there has no disc inside, LCD display will show NO and go to stop mode.
If CD door is not closed, LCD display will show ---.
Play/Pause mode
When PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON is pressed during CD stop mode, the Ƨ rst track will be played.
The Play indicator will be lighted while MP3 indicator will be shown as well to indicate
MP3 disc is being played; LCD display will show the speciƧ c track number is being played.
To select speciƧ c musical track inside MP3 disc.
MP3 music can be stored into CD disc with or without
folder according to your MP3 burning method.
If MP3 disc is downloaded without dividing into folder,
all track number will be shown directly in the LCD display.
The Album number will only show after pressing
FOLDER BUTTON.
If music is stored into diƦ erent folders, you have to select the speciƧ c Album number Ƨ rst by pressing
FOLDER BUTTON; afterwards press CD SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD or BACKWARD BUTTON to select the speciƧ c track
number inside this Album.
Example: To select Album # 4, track # 3
STEP – 1: Press FOLDER BUTTON to select Album # 4

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STEP – 2: Press CD SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD or BACKWARD BUTTON to select
Track # 3 inside this Album # 4
For interruption while MP3 disc is playing press CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON once.
The Play indicator will blink continuously on LCD display.
Though the sound stops, the disc will continue to spin. To re-start playback, press CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
once again; music will start from the exact position where it was interrupted.
To stop MP3 disc playback, press CD STOP BUTTON once whether MP3 disc is in Play or Pause mode.
To turn oƦ the unit, slide FUNCTION SWITCH to OFF position.
USB operation
This unit supports most of the common MP3 interfaces.
Slide Function switch to CD position.
Press CD/USB button once, LCD display will show USB indicator.
When there is no MP3 Player or Flash drive connected to USB port, LCD display will
show NO.
Insert USB plug of an auxiliary unit (e.g.: Portable MP3 Player or Flash Drive) into USB
port in this unit, total number of music will be shown on LCD display.
Press CD play/pause button to start playing the music.
Operate all CD control buttons same as above mentioned in section PLAYING MP3
DISC they have same function and operational method.
To exit from USB playback mode, press CD/USB button again. It will go back to CD disc
mode again.

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Warning:
The power cable/disconnect device should remain easy to access and disconnect.
When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect AC power cord. Where the mains plug or
an appliance coupler is used as disconnecting device, the disconnecting device should remain operable.
In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge (ESD), reset the unit by reconnecting AC cord again to resume to
normal operation.
When not in use – Unplug the AC power cord completely from AC socket.
The excessive sound pressure from earphones/headphones (not supplied) can cause hearing loss/damage.
To prevent Ƨ re or shock hazard, do not expose the appliance to rain or moisture. Do not remove cover; pilot lamps
soldered in place.
No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualiƧ ed service personnel.
Do not use the unit in places where is extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid.
Do not place the unit in closed bookcases or racks without proper ventilation. Keep minimum distant (5 cm) around
the apparatus for suƦ icient ventilation;
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with item such as newspapers, table-
cloths, curtains, etc.
Never put the unit in direct sunlight or near to any heat sources.
No naked fl ame sources, such as lighted candle, should be placed on the unit.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No object Ƨ lled with liquid, such as vase, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
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Precautions:
Follow the advice below for safe and appropriate operations.
On placement
Do not use the unit in places where is extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid.
Do not place the unit in closed bookcases or racks without proper ventilation.
The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with item such as newspapers, table-
cloths, curtains, etc.
Never put the unit in direct sunlight or near to any heat sources.

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No naked fl ame sources, such as lighted candle, should be placed on the unit.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No object Ƨ lled with liquid, such as vase, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
On safety
When connecting and disconnecting the AC cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it
and create hazard.
When you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect the AC power cord. Where the mains
plug or an appliance coupler is used as disconnecting device, the disconnecting device shall remain operable.
On AC voltage
Before use, check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage.
On sound pressure
The excessive sound pressure from earphones/headphones (not supplied) can cause hearing loss/damage.
Precautions for batteries
Use only the size and type of batteries speciƧ ed.
Ensure you follow the correct polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the battery compartment.
Do not mix diƦ erent types of batteries together (eg. alkaline and carbon-zinc), or mix old batteries with new batteries
If the product is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the product and the remote con-
trol (where applicable) to avoid battery leakage.
The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, Ƨ re or the like.
Instructions on environment protection:
Do not dispose of this product in the usual household garbage
at the end of its lifecycle; hand it over at a collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. The
symbol on the product, the instructions for use or the packing
will inform about the methods for disposal.
The materials are recyclable as mentioned in this marking. By
recycling, material recycling or other forms of re-utilization of
old appliance, you are making an important contribution to
protect our environment.
Please inquire at the community administration for the
authorized disposal location.

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Warranty
The Group Listener is guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the customer. This warranty
does not apply to defects resulting from the action of a user such as misuse, improper wiring, any operations outside
of its speciƧcation, improper maintenance or repair, or unauthorized modiƧcation.
Our liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product. Any failure during the warranty period should be re-
ferred to our Customer Services team.
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