Sharper Image GT801 User manual

Chrysler
Crossfire®
CD Stereo
AM/FM Tuner
& Alarm Clock
with Wireless
Remote Control
GT801 Instructions
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Caution ..........................................................7
Quick Start.......................................................8
AC Adapter ...................................................8
Batteries for the Unit .........................................8
Batteries for Remote Control .................................8
Clock ..........................................................9
Radio Operation ..............................................9
CD Operation ...............................................10
Loading a CD ............................................10
Playing a CD .............................................11
Instructions ....................................................12
AC Adapter ..................................................12
Batteries for the Unit ........................................12
Batteries for Remote Control.................................13
Radio Operation .............................................13
Antenna ..................................................13
Programming Stations into Memory ......................14
Display Button ............................................14
CD Operation................................................15
Loading a CD ............................................15
Removing a CD ..........................................16
Table of Contents

Playing a CD ............................................ 16
Repeat Play (One Track) ..................................17
Repeat Play (All Tracks) ...................................17
Random Playback ........................................18
Programming CD Tracks ..................................18
Headphones ..............................................18
Setting Clock, Sleep and Alarm .............................20
Clock .....................................................20
Sleep .....................................................21
Alarm .....................................................21
Troubleshooting ..............................................23
Statement of FCC/DHHS Compliance .......................24
FCC Label Compliance Statement ..........................25
Warranty........................................................28
Table of Contents
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When using adapter, make sure voltage on adapter matches the
voltage specified on the stereo. Lower or higher voltages may
result in malfunctions, potentially causing fire or other damage.
The CD player employs a laser. Any adjustments, procedures or
uses other than those specified here may result in exposure to
hazardous radiation.
Unit has no user-serviceable parts. Do not remove cover. Repairs
should be made only by a qualified professional.
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose unit to rain or
moisture.
Remove power plug from socket when not in use.
Remove batteries if unit is not used for long periods of time to
prevent potential damage from leaking batteries.
Caution
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Stereo is powered by 6 AA batteries or AC adapter.
AC Adapter
Plug included 9.5V adapter into jack on rear of car marked “DC
IN 9.5V.” Plug adapter into AC outlet.
Batteries for the Unit
1. Remove battery panel on underside of car by removing the
screw securing panel and squeezing release tab.
2. Insert 6 AA batteries, matching +/- poles with illustration
inside of compartment.
3. Replace battery panel.
Batteries for Remote Control
1. Remove battery panel located underneath the remote.
2. Insert 2 AAA batteries, matching +/- poles with illustration
inside of compartment.
3. Replace battery panel.
Quick Start
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1. With the power turned off, press and hold the MEMORY/
SET/CLOCK ADJUST button. A 24H icon blinks on the LCD.
2. To select 12- or 24-hour time, press the F.SKIP or B.SKIP
button. Press the MEMORY/SET/CLOCK ADJUST button again.
3. The hour blinks. To set the hour, press the F.SKIP or B.SKIP
button.
4. Press the MEMORY/SET/CLOCK ADJUST button.
5. The minutes blink. To set the minutes, press the F.SKIP or
B.SKIP button.
6. Press the MEMORY/SET/CLOCK ADJUST button.
Radio Operation
1. Open hood.
2. To turn the unit on, press the POWER/ALARM OFF button.
The headlights and taillights illuminate. To turn the headlights
and taillights on or off, slide the ON/OFF switch to the
desired position.
3. Press the RADIO MODE button once.
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4. To select either AM or FM, press the BAND/STOP button.
5. To tune in a station, press the F.SKIP or B.SKIP button.
To scan for a station, press, hold and release button.
6. To adjust the volume, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME
DOWN button.
CD Operation
Loading a CD
1. Open hood.
2. To turn the unit on, press the POWER/ALARM OFF button.
3. Press the CD MODE button.
Radio Operation
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Left front
headlight. Right front headlight.

4. Press the CD door OPEN/CLOSE button or left headlight
(when facing control panel under the hood) and gently place
a disc, with the label facing up, into the tray.
5. To close, press the CD door OPEN/CLOSE button or press left
headlight again. The CD spins briefly. The total time and
number of tracks appear on the LCD.
Playing a CD
1. Ensure there is a CD in the tray. Press the CD MODE button.
(To play the first 10 seconds of each track, press the INTRO
button. To stop, press the BAND/STOP button.)
2. To begin playing a CD, press the PLAY/PAUSE button or right
headlight (when facing control panel under the hood). Speakers
are housed in the four wheels and the underside of stereo.
3. To pause play, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again or press
the right headlight. The LCD blinks. To resume play, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button or right headlight again.
4. To adjust the volume, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME
DOWN button.
5. To skip forward or backward through the tracks on a disc, press
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the F.SKIP button or the B.SKIP button. To search forward or
backward through a particular track, press and hold the F.SKIP
button or B.SKIP button.
6. When the disc has reached the end, it stops automatically.
To stop play, press the BAND/STOP button.
Instructions
Stereo is powered by 6 AA batteries or AC adapter.
AC Adapter
Plug included 9.5V adapter into jack on rear of car marked “DC
IN 9.5V.” Plug adapter into AC outlet.
Batteries for the Unit
1. Remove battery panel on underside of car by removing
screw securing panel and squeezing release tab.
2. Insert 6 AA batteries, matching +/- poles with illustration
inside of compartment.
3. Replace battery panel.
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1. Remove battery panel located underneath the remote.
2. Insert 2 AAA batteries, matching +/- poles with illustration
inside of compartment.
3. Replace battery panel.
Radio Operation
1. Open hood.
2. To turn the unit on, press the POWER/ALARM OFF button.
The headlights and taillights illuminate. To turn the headlights
and taillights on or off, slide the ON/OFF switch to the
desired position.
3. Press the RADIO MODE button once.
4. To select either AM or FM, press the BAND/STOP button.
5. To tune in a station, press the F.SKIP or B.SKIP button. To
scan for a station, press, hold and release button.
6. To adjust the volume, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME
DOWN button.
Antenna
Turn the Crossfire®to achieve the best AM and FM reception.
Batteries for Remote Control
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Programming Stations into Memory
You can store 10 AM and 10 FM stations into memory.
1. Select the desired band and the station. (See Radio
Operation section.)
2. Press the MEMORY/SET/CLOCK ADJUST button. The Memory
indicator blinks on the LCD.
3. To select the desired memory location, press the
REPEAT/MEMORY UP button.
4. Press the MEMORY/SET/CLOCK ADJUST button.
5. The Memory indicator appears on the LCD. The station is in
memory.
6. Press the REPEAT/MEMORY UP button to hear programmed
stations.
Display Button
When in the Radio mode, press the DISPLAY button to see the
clock and timer setting. In the CD mode, press the DISPLAY but-
ton to see time remaining, clock and timer setting.
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Loading a CD
1. Open hood.
2. To turn the unit on, press the POWER/ALARM OFF button.
3. Press the CD MODE button.
4. Press the CD door OPEN/CLOSE button or left headlight
(when facing control panel under the hood) and gently place
a disk, with the label facing up, into the tray.
5. To close, press the CD door OPEN/CLOSE button. The CD
spins briefly. The total time and number of tracks appear on
the LCD.
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Left front
headlight. Right front headlight.

Removing a CD
1. Make sure that the CD has completely stopped or press the
STOP button.
2. To remove a CD, press the CD door OPEN/CLOSE button.
3. Carefully hold the edges of the CD and lift it out.
4. To close the tray, press the CD door OPEN/CLOSE button.
Playing a CD
1. Ensure there is a CD in the tray. Press the CD MODE button.
(To play the first 10 seconds of each track, press the INTRO
button. To stop, press the BAND/STOP button.)
2. To begin playing CD, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Speakers
are housed in the four wheels and the underside of stereo.
3. To pause play, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. The LCD
blinks. To resume play, press the PLAY/PAUSE button or right
headlight again.
4. To adjust the volume, press the VOLUME UP or VOLUME
DOWN button.
5. To skip forward or backward through the tracks on a disc,
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press the F.SKIP button or the B.SKIP button. To search forward
or backward through a particular track, press and hold the
F.SKIP button or B.SKIP button.
6. When the disc has reached the end, it stops automatically.
To stop play, press the BAND/STOP button.
Repeat Play (One Track)
Ensure the power is on and a CD has been inserted. Press the
CD MODE button.
1. Select desired track. To hear the track repeatedly, press the
REPEAT button once. “REPEAT” blinks on the LCD.
2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Adjust the volume as needed.
3. The unit plays the same track repeatedly.
4. Press the BAND/STOP button to stop.
Repeat Play (All Tracks)
Ensure the power is on and a CD has been inserted. Press the
CD MODE button.
1. To hear all tracks repeated, press the REPEAT button twice.
“REPEAT” appears without blinking on the LCD.
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2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Adjust the volume as needed.
3. The unit plays all the tracks on the disc repeatedly.
4. To stop, press the BAND/STOP button.
Random Playback
Ensure the power is on and a CD has been inserted. Press the
CD MODE button.
Press the RANDOM button once. “RANDOM” appears on the LCD
and the unit automatically starts randomly playing the CD tracks.
Programming CD Tracks
Notes:
•To stop the disc before it has reached the end, press the
BAND/STOP button.
•As each program is played, the track number appears on the LCD.
•Tracks will be played in the order they were programmed.
•To change a programmed track, press the MEMORY/SET/CLOCK
ADJUST button. To select a new track, press the F.SKIP or
B.SKIP button.
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•Each track may be stored in the program memory as many
times as desired (up to 20 tracks).
•To check the programmed track, press the MEMORY button.
Ensure the power is on and a CD has been inserted. Press the
CD MODE button.
1. The CD information appears on the LCD. Press the MEMORY/
SET/CLOCK ADJUST button. “P-01 01” appears on the LCD.
To select the first track to be programmed, press the F.SKIP or
B.SKIP button within eight seconds.
2. To set the track into memory, press the MEMORY/SET/CLOCK
ADJUST button.
3. Repeat these steps to program additional tracks. You can
program up to 20 tracks.
4. To begin programmed playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE
button. Adjust the volume as needed.
5. To skip forward or backward through the programmed tracks,
press the F.SKIP or B.SKIP button. When the disc has
reached the end, it stops automatically.
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Headphones
Headphones (not included) with a 2.5 mm jack can be plugged
into the headphone jack on the back of the unit.
Setting Clock, Sleep and Alarm
Clock
1. With the power turned off, press and hold the MEMORY/SET/
CLOCK ADJUST button. A 24H icon blinks on the LCD.
2. To select 12- or 24-hour time, press the F.SKIP or B.SKIP
button. Press the MEMORY/SET/CLOCK ADJUST button
again.
3. The hour blinks. To set the hour, press the F.SKIP or B.SKIP
button.
4. Press the MEMORY/SET/CLOCK ADJUST button.
5. The minutes blink. To set the minutes, press the F.SKIP or
B.SKIP button.
6. Press the MEMORY/SET/CLOCK ADJUST button.
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