TTS Easi-Listener User manual

Warranty & Support
This product is provided with a one year warranty for problems found during
normal usage. Mistreating the Easi-Listener or opening the unit will invalidate this
warranty.
All out of warranty repairs will be subject to a replacement fee.
Technical Support
Please visit www.tts-group.co.uk for the latest product information.
Email [email protected] for technical support.
TTS Group Ltd.
Park Lane Business Park
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire,
NG17 9GU, UK.
Freephone: 0800 318686 Freefax: 0800 137525
TTS Group Ltd.,
Park Lane Business Park,
Kirkby-in-Ashfield,
Nottinghamshire,
NG17 9GU, UK
TTS Product Code:
EL00381
WARNING: Do not dispose of this product in
household waste. Hand it over to a collection point
for recycling electronic appliances.
WARNING! Not suitable for children under
36 months due to small parts – choking hazard.
Made in China, on behalf of the TTS Group Ltd.
TTS is part of the RM group
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USER GUIDE

Contents
Important Information ................................................................................................... 3
Easi-Listener Features ................................................................................................... 4
CD operation.................................................................................................................. 6
Playing a Compact Disc................................................................................................ 6
Play/Pause Mode...........................................................................................................7
Skip and Search..............................................................................................................7
Repeat Mode ................................................................................................................. 8
Random Play Mode....................................................................................................... 8
Program Mode .............................................................................................................. 8
Playing MP3 discs ........................................................................................................10
Play/Pause Mode.........................................................................................................10
Repeat Mode ................................................................................................................12
Random Play Mode......................................................................................................12
Skip and Search............................................................................................................13
Programme Mode for MP3 Files in Folders ...............................................................13
USB Operation ..............................................................................................................14
Warranty........................................................................................................................15
Support ..........................................................................................................................15

Easi-Listener is a portable CD/MP3 player with six built-in headphone
sockets, ideal for group listening.
Important Information
Please read carefully to avoid any damage due to user error, and retain these
instructions for future reference.
nDo not use the unit in places where it is extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid.
nDo not place the unit in closed bookcases or racks without proper
ventilation when in use, at least 5cms of clearance should be allowed for.
nDo not cover the ventilation openings when the product is in use.
nNever put the unit in direct sunlight or near to any heat sources and naked
flames.
nDo not expose to water or other liquids.
nWhen you are not going to use the unit for a long period of time, disconnect
the AC power cord.
nBefore use, check that the rated voltage of your unit (230V) matches your
local voltage. Ensure the correct AC power cord is used.
nThe marking information is labeled at the bottom of the apparatus.
nPlease see p.16 regarding the disposal of batteries.
Batteries (Batteries are not included)
nDisconnect the AC power cord before inserting any batteries.
nUse only the size and type of batteries specified (8 x Type C)
nEnsure you follow the correct polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the battery
compartment.
nDo not mix different types of batteries together (eg. alkaline and zinc-
carbon), or mix old batteries with new batteries.
nIf the product is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the
batteries from the product to avoid battery leakage.
nDo not expose the batteries to excessive heat.
nWhen playback becomes unclear, replace the batteries with new ones.
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Easi-Listener Features
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1.VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
2. CD DOOR
3. LCD DISPLAY
4.FM STEREO INDICATOR
5.CD SKIP/SEARCH BACKWARD
BUTTON
6.CD SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD BUTTON
7.CD/USB BUTTON
8.FOLDER BUTTON
9.CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
10.CD STOP BUTTON
11.CD PROGRAM BUTTON
12.MODE BUTTON
13.TUNING KNOB
14.FM AERIAL
15.BAND SWITCH
16.FUNCTION SWITCH (RADIO/OFF/
CD/AUX)
17.STEREO HEADPHONE JACK
18.AUX IN JACK
19.AC SOCKET
20.BATTERY DOOR
21.USB PORT

AC Operation
nIn case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge (ESD), reset the unit by
reconnecting the AC cord again to resume to normal operation.
nWhen not in use, unplug the AC power cord completely from the AC socket.
Auxiliary (AUX) Mode
The auxiliary (aux) mode is an input to allow a 3.5mm jack to be connected to the
player, e.g. to plug in an external MP3 player.
1. Slide the FUNCTION SWITCH to the “AUX” position.
2. Connect the earphone socket from the auxiliary unit (e.g. MP3 player or MD
player) into the AUX-IN jack on the rear of this product via an audio line cord
(3.5mm plug on both ends; not supplied).
3. Play the auxiliary unit. Music from the auxiliary unit can be listened to
through the speakers.
Radio Operation
Slide the FUNCTION SWITCH to “RADIO”.
Slide the BAND SWITCH to the desired waveband (FM or FM ST.).
Turn the TUNING KNOB to your desired radio station.
Adjust the sound level by rotating the VOLUME CONTROL KNOB.
To turn off the radio simply slide the FUNCTION SWITCH to the “OFF” position.
Note: Radio frequency is shown on the TUNING KNOB.
FM Stereo Indicator
When tuned to FM Stereo broadcast, the FM STEREO INDICATOR will light up.
In a weak signal area the FM stereo signal may not be strong enough and can
cause excessive background noise. In this case, slide the BAND SWITCH to the
“FM” position.
Aerial
For best radio reception, fully extend the aerial.
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Stereo Headphone Sockets
Easi-Listener has six headphone sockets, making it ideal for group listening.
Simply insert the jack of an earphone/headphone (not supplied) into a STEREO
HEADPHONE SOCKET and adjust the VOLUME CONTROL accordingly. During the
use of earphones/headphones the speakers are automatically disconnected.
Warning: Excessive sound pressure from earphones/headphones can cause
hearing loss/damage.
CD Operation
Playing a Compact Disc (CD-R/RW Playback compatible)
Note: Should skipping of a track occur during CD playback, try reducing the
volume.
When a CD is playing do not open the CD
DOOR.
1. Put a CD into the CD compartment
and close the door. Set the FUNCTION
SWITCH to the “CD” position.
Note: Ensure the CD DOOR is closed
properly and locked in place.
2. When the CD DOOR is closed with a
disc inside the total number of tracks
on the disc will be shown on the LCD
(e.g. 17 tracks on the disc).
3. If there is no disc inside, the LCD will
show
“ ” and go to stop mode.
4. If the CD DOOR is not closed properly
the LCD will show “ ”.
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5. To turn off Easi-Listener, slide the FUNCTION SWITCH to the “OFF” position.
Skip and Search
1. When the CD SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD BUTTON is pressed once, it will
go to the next track. When the BACKWARD BUTTON is pressed once it
will go back to the beginning of the track.
2. During play mode, when the CD SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD or BACKWARD
BUTTON is pressed and held, it will search the track with audible high-
speed forward or backward playback.
1. When the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON is pressed
whilst in CD stop mode, the first track will
be played. The play indicator “ ” and
specific track number being played will be
shown on the LCD.
2. To pause whilst the CD is playing, press
the CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON once. The
play indicator
“ ” will flash continuously on the LCD.
3. Although the sound stops, the CD will
continue to spin. To resume playback
press the CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON again;
the track will start from the exact position
where it was interrupted.
4. To stop the CD, press the CD STOP BUTTON
once, whether the CD is in play or pause
mode. The LCD will show the total number
of tracks on the disc again.
Play/Pause Mode
01
01
Play Indicator
First Track
First Track

1. Repeat 1:
When the MODE BUTTON is pressed once,
the Repeat indicator “ REP. ” will be shown
on the LCD. This single track will then be
repeated.
2. Repeat All:
When the MODE BUTTON is pressed twice,
the Repeat All indicator “ REP ” will be
shown on the LCD and the whole disc can
be played continuously.
3. To cancel the Repeat Function:
Press the MODE BUTTON repeatedly until the
Repeat indicator disappears from the LCD.
Random Play Mode
This feature allows tracks on the disc to be played
in a random order.
1. During CD stop mode, press the MODE
BUTTON three times; the “ RANDOM ”
indicator will be shown on the LCD. Press the
PLAY BUTTON once to start the playback.
2. To cancel the random play function, press
the MODE BUTTON again; the “ RANDOM ”
indicator will disappear from the LCD.
Repeat /Mode
08
01
12
po 1
Track 8 is to be repeated
Reapeat All Indicator

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Program Mode
This mode allows you to create a playlist from
the CD, up to 20 tracks long. This allows you to
playback these tracks in a different order.
1. During CD stop mode, press the
PROGRAM BUTTON once. The “PROGRAM”
indicator and number of programs to
be memorised starting from the first
program “ ”, will light up and flash
continuously.
Press the CD SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD
or BACKWARD BUTTON to select
your desired track; the LCD will show
the appropriate track number. Press the
PROGRAM BUTTON once to store this track
into memory.
2. Repeat the above procedure until all the desired tracks have been
programmed. A total of 20 tracks can be stored in the memory.
After completing programming the LCD will show “PROGRAM - - -” and
flash continuously.
Note: Whenever the CD SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD or BACKWARD
BUTTON is pressed, it will always show the last programmed track number
first.
3. Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON once to start the program playback and
the CD Play indicator “ ” will light up.
4. To check the program you have stored after completing programming,
press the PROGRAM BUTTON once during CD stop mode and press the
CD SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD BUTTON once; the LCD will show the first
programmed track number. Repeat the above procedure to read all the
programmed memory.
5. To cancel the programmed memory during CD stop mode, press the CD
STOP BUTTON once, or open the CD DOOR during CD stop mode. The
“PROGRAM” indicator will disappear from the LCD.
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1. Open the CD DOOR. Put a MP3 disc into the
CD compartment and close the door. Set
the FUNCTION SWITCH to “CD” position.
Note: Ensure the CD DOOR is closed
properly and locked in place.
2. When the CD DOOR is closed with a MP3
disc inside, the total track number will be
shown on the LCD DISPLAY and the player
will go to stop mode.
3. If there is no disc inside the LCD
will show “ ” and go to stop mode.
4. If the CD DOOR is not closed properly, the
LCD will show “ ”.
Play/ Pause Mode
1. When the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON is pressed
during CD stop mode, the first track will be
played and the Play indicator “ MP3 ” will
show. The “ ” indicator and the specific
track number will be shown on the LCD.
2. MP3 music can be stored onto a CD with or
without a folder depending on your “MP3
burning method”.
Note: Should tracks skip during MP3 disc playback, try reducing the volume.
When a MP3 disc is playing, do not open the CD door.
Playing MP3 Discs
MP3 discs allow multiple files to be saved in folders (or “albums”). The CD
player is able to read these folders as separated albums, essentially creating a CD
changer. Easi-Listener will only read MP3 files. All files written to an MP3 CD must
be in the MP3 file format.
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Total Track Number
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3. To pause whilst the MP3 disc is playing, press the CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
once; the Play indicator “ ” will flash continuously on the LCD.
4. Although the sound stops, the disc will continue to spin. To resume playback
press the CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON again. The track will start from the exact
position where it was interrupted.
5. To stop the MP3 disc, press the CD STOP BUTTON once, whether the MP3 disc is
in play or pause mode.
6. To turn off the unit, slide the FUNCTION SWITCH to the “OFF” position.
a. If a MP3 disc is downloaded without putting
it into a folder, all track numbers will be
shown directly on the LCD.
The album/track number will only show
after pressing the FOLDER BUTTON.
b. If music is stored within different folders,
you have to select the specific album
number first by pressing the FOLDER
BUTTON; then pressing the CD SKIP/
SEARCH FORWARD or BACKWARD
BUTTON to select the album. To select
a specific track number you want from
the album; press the CD SKIP/SEARCH
FORWARD or BACKWARD BUTTON,
e.g. to select album # 4, track # 3:
STEP – 1: Press the FOLDER BUTTON to select
album # 4.
STEP – 2:Press the CD SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD
or BACKWARD BUTTON to select track #
3 on this album (# 4).
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001
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001
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Repeat Mode
1. Repeat 1:
When the MODE BUTTON is pressed once
the Repeat Indicator “ REP. ” will light up and
this single track will be repeated.
2. Repeat Folder:
When the MODE BUTTON is pressed twice,
the
“ REP. ” and “ ALBUM ” indicators will be
shown and this specific folder will be played
repeatedly.
3. Repeat All:
When the REPEAT BUTTON is pressed three
times the Repeat All Indicator “ REP ” will be
shown and the whole disc can be played
continuously.
4. To cancel the Repeat function:
Press the MODE BUTTON repeatedly until
the Repeat indicator disappears from the
LCD.
Random Play Mode
This feature allows tracks on the disc to be played
in a random order. The “ RANDOM ” indicator
shows that all MP3 files will be played at random.
1. Whilst in CD Stop mode press the MODE BUTTON four times and the
“ RANDOM ” indicator will show on the LCD. Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
once to start playback.
2. To cancel the Random play function, press the MODE BUTTON again and the
“ RANDOM ” indicator will disappear from the LCD.
001
001
001
001

Skip and Search
See the section ‘Skip and Search’ on p. 7.
Program Mode for MP3 Files in Folders
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1. During CD stop mode press the PROGRAM
BUTTON once. The “Program” indicator
showing programs to be memorised starts
from the first program, “ ”, and will
light up and flash continuously. Press the
FOLDER BUTTON, then press the CD SKIP/
SEARCH FORWARD or BACKWARD
BUTTON to select your desired track.
The LCD will show the track number of the specific album to be programmed.
Press the PROGRAM BUTTON to store this track in memory.
2. Repeat the above procedure until all desired tracks have been programmed.
A total of 20 tracks can be stored in the memory. Once programming is
completed the LCD will show “PROGRAM - - -” and flash continuously.
Whenever the FOLDER BUTTON is pressed it will always show the last
programmed album number first.
3. To start the programmed playback press the CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON once,
the CD Play indicator “ ”, “PROGRAM” and track number of the specific
album will light up.
Example: Album # 3, track # 2.
po 1
002 003
Press the
FOLDER UP
button to read
the ALBUM
number
Track # 2 Album # 3

USB Operation
USB connectivity allows any storage device
containing MP3 files to be connected and used as
with an MP3 CD.
1. Slide the FUNCTION SWITCH to the “CD”
position.
2. Press the CD/USB BUTTON. The LCD will show
the “USB” indicator. When there is no MP3
player or flash drive connected to the USB
PORT the LCD will show “ ”.
3. Insert the USB plug of an external unit (e.g:
portable MP3 player or flash drive) into the
USB PORT. The total number of tracks will be
shown on the LCD.
4. To check the program you have stored, press the PROGRAM BUTTON once
during CD stop mode; the LCD will show “ ” and flash continuously.
Press the FOLDER BUTTON to read the album number then press the CD
SKIP/SEARCH FORWARD or BACKWARD BUTTON to read the specific
track number of the selected album. Press the PROGRAM BUTTON again
and the LCD will show “ ” and flash continuously. Repeat the above
procedure to check all programs are being stored.
5. To cancel a programmed memory during CD stop mode, press the CD STOP
BUTTON once, or open the CD door whilst in CD stop mode.
The “PROGRAM” indicator will disappear from the LCD DISPLAY.
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4. Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON to play the MP3 file.
5. For details on how to operate the USB controls see ‘Playing MP3 discs ’ on
page 10.
6. To exit from USB playback mode, press the CD/USB BUTTON again.
Easi-Listener will return to CD mode.
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TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Do not dispose of this product or its batteries in
household waste. Hand it over to a collection
point for recycling electronic appliances and
batteries.
Made in China, on behalf of the TTS Group Ltd.
WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.
VENTILATION WARNING
THE NORMAL VENTILATION OF PRODUCT
SHALL NOT BE IMPEDED.
DO NOT ALLLOW PRODUCT TO COME INTO
WITH LIQUIDS.
WARNING
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
This product contains a low power laser device.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
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