Plextalk User Guide CD Table of contents Table of contents GETTING STARTED WITH PLEXTALK Opening the Box Player Orientation Connecting to a Power Source Turning the Power on/off Inserting a CD Playing a Disc Adjusting the Volume Ejecting a CD Turning off the Power USER GUIDE FOR YOUR SAFETY BATTERY CARE Charging the battery About Battery Life Battery Operation FEATURES OF THE PLEXTALK Main Features CONTENTS OF THE BOX About the User Guide CD Save Your Box PLAYER ORIENTATION CONNECTING TO a POWER SOURCE TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF UNCONDITIONAL SHUT-DOWN BUTTON/KEY LAYOUT The Face of The Unit The Front Side of The Unit The Rear Side of The Unit The Left Side of The Unit INSERTING OR EJECTING THE USER GUIDE (DAISY) CD BASIC FEATURES Play/Stop Rewind and Fast-Forward ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ADJUSTING THE GUIDE VOLUME ADJUSTING THE TONE ADJUSTING THE SPEED CHECKING YOUR POSITION IN A DAISY BOOK Available information The current position section contains the following items The page info section contains the following items The battery info section contains the following items NAVIGATING WITHIN A DAISY BOOK Selecting a Title Moving by Level (Section) Moving by Page Moving by Group Moving by Time Moving to the Beginning or End of a Title Moving by Phrase Bookmarks Setting a bookmark Locating a bookmark Removing all bookmarks Resume listening from bookmark NAVIGATING WITHIN A MUSIC CD (CD-DA) AND MP3CD. Checking Your Position in a Music CD (CD-DA ) Available information The current position section contains the following items The track info section contains the following items The disc info section contains the following items The battery info section contains the following items Moving by Track Moving to the Beginning or End Checking Your Position in an MP3CD Available information The current position section contains the following items The track info section contains the following items The battery info section contains the following items NAVIGATING WITHIN AN MP3CD Moving by Album Moving by Track Moving to the Beginning or End SLEEP TIMER FUNCTION Setting the Sleep Timer Canceling The Sleep Timer How To Know the Remaining Time of the Sleep Timer. PLAYER INFORMATION TROUBLE SHOOTING MAIN SPECIFICATIONS GETTING STARTED WITH PLEXTALK Thank you for purchasing the Plextalk! We hope you enjoy listening to Digital Talking Books using this unique product. This section on getting started gives you all the information you'll need to begin using Plextalk, from opening the box to actually playing digital talking books. Opening the Box The box you have just opened contains the following items: the Plextalk , an AC/DC adapter located side of cardboard separator, a plastic bag containing documentation and the CD you are currently listening to, which contains a section on Getting Started followed by the User Guide. Player Orientation Place the Plextalk on a flat surface in front of you with the keys uppermost. Rotate the Plextalk so that the large built-in speaker is located on the upper right corner of the face. Connecting to a Power Source The first time you use the Plextalk you should connect the unit to a power source. The batteries may have lost power during shipping even though they charged before leaving the factory. The mains power/charging unit for the Plextalk has a 2-pin (UK is 3-pin) mains plug which is connected to a transformer and then to a small round plug. Insert the small round plug into the back of the Plextalk, then connect the mains plug into a power source. Turning the Power on/off The Power ON/OFF button is the round depressed control located on the mid right of the top face. To turn the power on, press the Power ON/OFF button and hold for one second, then release. You will hear audible tones to indicate that the player is turned on and, at the same time, a green LED light will come on. Inserting a CD Insert the CD into the slot at the front of the Plextalk. When inserting the CD, do not touch the readable/unlabelled surface of the disc since most damage is caused by dust and fingerprints. Hold the CD at the edges with four fingers to avoid touching the reading surface, or hook your index finger through the hole while holding the CD at the edges with your other fingers. Playing a Disc If the CD is read correctly, the voice guide will state the type of CD, along with the title if it is a DAISY book. If it is a CD that is not suitable for playback, or if the disc is upside down, the voice guide will say, "Improper or damaged disc". Press the Eject key to eject the disc which is located underneath the Power ON/OFF button. Adjusting the Volume The volume UP/DOWN keys are located on the top center of the face and are shaped like a half moon. Press the upper key to increase the volume or press the down key to decrease the volume. Ejecting a CD You'll find the EJECT key located in the bottom right-hand corner on the top face. This key is square-shaped. To eject a CD, simply press the EJECT key. The voice guide will say, "Eject" and after a few seconds, the CD will be ejected automatically from the insertion/ejection slot. Turning off the Power To turn off the power, press the Power ON/OFF button and hold for about one second. You will hear audible tones to indicate that the player is turned off and, at the same time, a green LED light will flash. This is the End of the section on Getting Started * Please note that this section describes only the main functions needed for reading digital talking books with Plextalk. For more detailed information, or if you wish to learn about all the features in detail, please refer to the following "User Guide" to enable you to use the Plextalk to its full potential. USER GUIDE Welcome to Plextalk Thank you for purchasing the Plextalk! We hope you enjoy listening to Digital Talking Books with our product. The Plextalk is designed for the visually-impaired and those with disabilities that make reading difficult. The Plextalk gives exceptionally high performance, can be used on battery power, is reliable and is user-friendly. If you have any questions about how to operate the Plextalk, or if you have problems with your unit, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product. Have fun!!! FOR YOUR SAFETY Important note: Failure to observe the following warnings may invalidate the guarantee and could cause serious injury. * If the Plextalk appears to be operating abnormally, or to be damaged in any way, you should contact your local dealer as soon as possible. * If you hear a strange noise, or smell smoke or an odour coming from the Plextalk, turn off the power immediately. * Only use the Plextalk in a horizontal position. * Do not allow sand or dust to come into contact with the Plextalk as this may lead to serious damage and could make repair impossible. * Do not use your Plextalk in locations where strong radio waves are emitted or where there is radiation. * Do not use the Plextalk near electrical equipment such as TVs, radios or tuners as it may pick up additional noise from these devices. * Do not use a power supply not made for use with the Plextalk or "electronic transformers" such as those designed for overseas travelers. * Do not use or store the Plextalk in any of the following places as this may cause damage. * Inside cars with the windows closed in the hot sun. In direct sunlight or close to heaters, radiators etc. * Locations subject to severe vibration such as on top of a washing machine. * Locations subject to strong magnetism such as near speakers. * Wipe dust and dirt from the Plextalk with a soft cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent, then wipe dry with a cloth. * Always remove the power lead from the player when cleaning your Plextalk. * Wipe CDs with a clean, soft cotton cloth to remove surface dirt. * When cleaning, use a straight-line motion, wiping from the center outwards. * Do not wipe the CD in a circular motion. * Do not use your player during thunderstorms. * Do not use your player near water, for example in a bathroom. * Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands. * Do not remove the battery. * Do not heat the battery in a microwave oven, on a cooker or similar. * Only use the battery that was included with your Plextalk. Replacements are only available from Plextor or your local dealer. * Never disassemble, attempt to repair or modify the Plextalk yourself. * If liquids or metal fragments should enter the Plextalk, remove the power lead immediately. * Do not listen at high volumes for extended periods as this can lead to impaired hearing, especially when using headphones. * Do not pull the plug out by the lead when removing the power plug from the Plextalk. * Make sure that the Plextalk, mains adapter and mains plug are securely connected. * The CD rotates at high speed; do not stick anything that is particularly thick, such as a Braille label onto the surface. * The Plextalk is only compatible with round CDs. Irregularly shaped CDs, such as the business card type, will cause damage and should not be used. BATTERY CARE Charging the battery When using the Plextalk for the first time or after one month of storage, connect it to the mains power source for at least 24 hours to recharge the internal clock. The battery will normally take 4 hours to charge fully. In order to maintain battery performance we recommend the following procedure every six months: EFully charge the battery EUse on battery power until the battery is dead ERecharge the battery for 24 Hours About Battery Life The battery life depends on how frequently it is used and recharged. Its capacity to store charge reduces over time. When the usable time following a charge becomes too short, you will need to replace the battery with a new one. Always contact your local dealer to replace the battery, do not open the battery case and never remove the battery yourself. The battery's life may be affected by the ambient temperature and working environment. Battery Operation Automatic shutdown on low battery You can hear the battery status by pressing the "INFO key" FEATURES OF THE PLEXTALK The Plextalk has extensive playback features. It delivers exceptionally high performance, can be used on battery power, is reliable and user-friendly. This player supports various formats and is designed for elderly people to use without any difficulty. A rechargeable battery is included that can play for up to 5 hours without needing to be charged. Main Features Stylish design for elderly users which is simple and durable Ability to Play Music CDs (CD-DA), MP3 and DAISY 2.0/2.02 Navigational voice guidance for easy use Simple slot insertion for CDs High performance Built-in speaker Rechargeable battery included with an operating time of 5 hours Sleep timer function Bookmark function Page/Time jump function for easy navigation Play speed control for easy listening CONTENTS OF THE BOX The Plextalk A Power pack with transformer (AC/DC adapter) A plastic bag containing documentation Quick Reference in print For your safety & a Declaration Of Conformity in print The User Guide CD About the User Guide CD The user guide CD contains the User guide in DAISY format in English and in text format in English. Save Your Box Be sure to save the box and packing materials after unpacking the Plextalk. The box and packing materials were designed and drop tested to ensure that the player can endure rough handling and still arrive in working condition. We hope you will never have to ship the Plextalk back to us, however, if you do, please send it packaged in the original box. PLAYER ORIENTATION Place the Plextalk on a flat surface in front of you with the keys uppermost. Rotate the Plextalk so that the large built-in speaker is located on the upper right corner of the face. In this position the CD insertion/ejection slot is at the front of the player. CONNECTING TO a POWER SOURCE The first time you use the Plextalk you should connect the unit to a power source. The batteries may have lost power during shipping even though they were charged before leaving the factory. The mains power/charging unit for the player consists of two cables. One cable connects the mains plug to a small oval connector and the other connects a large transformer to a small round plug. Insert the small round plug on the end of the power lead into the back of the Plextalk ensuring the supplied power lead is connected to the power supply before plugging the mains plug into an electrical outlet. TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF The Power ON/OFF button is the depressed round control located on the mid right of the top face. a) To turn the power on, press the Power ON/OFF button and hold for one second, then release. You will hear audible tones to indicate that the Plextalk is turned on and, at the same time, a green LED light will come on. b) To turn the power off, press the Power ON/OFF button and hold for one second, then release. You'll hear one beep to indicate that the Plextalk is turned off, and at the same time, a green LED light will flash on and off. UNCONDITIONAL SHUT-DOWN If the Plextalk should lock up for any reason, you can use the Unconditional Shut-down function by pressing and holding the Power ON/OFF button and the SLEEP TIMER key together for 8 seconds. BUTTON/KEY LAYOUT The Face of The Unit On the top center of the face are three up/down control keys shaped like a half moon. From left to right, these are the Tone, Volume and Speed controls. Press the upper key to increase the tone, volume or speed, or press the down key to decrease the volume, speed or tone. On the center of the face, you'll find the move keys which are shaped like a cross with projecting straight lines pointing UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT. These allow you to move from page to page, from chapter to chapter or from section to section. Underneath you'll find a big rectangular key in the middle which is the PLAY/STOP key. To the left of the PLAY/STOP key is REWIND and to the right of the PLAY/STOP key is FAST FORWARD. To the right of the PLAY/STOP key in the bottom right-hand corner of the unit, you'll find the rectangular EJECT key, used to eject CDs from the CD slot. The Power ON/OFF button is the round depressed control located on the right center of the face. Just to the left of the Power ON/OFF button is a small round button which is the SLEEP TIMER. You can select the desired time from 30 Min, 60 Min, 90 Min 120 Min or to OFF. On the left center of the face, you will find an oval-shaped key. This is the INFO (information) key which gives you information on the book, such as the current page, the time elapsed, the time remaining and the total time. In the left corner of the face, you will find a right-angled triangle-shaped key. This is the BOOKMARK key, used to add or remove a bookmark. The Front Side of The Unit The CD Insertion/Ejection Slot is located at the front of the unit. Insert your DAISY book, music CD or MP3CD into the slot. Once the CD has been inserted Approximately three quarters of the way in, the CD is loaded automatically. If the CD is upside down, the voice guide says, "Improper or damaged disc". The Rear Side of The Unit On the extreme left of the rear of the unit is the Power Input, used to connect the Plextalk to an electrical outlet. The Left Side of The Unit The Headphone and External Speaker Jacks are located on the left side of the unit. The upper jack is for connecting a pedal control for hands-free use of the play/stop function And the lower jack is for connecting your earphones or external speakers. INSERTING OR EJECTING THE USER GUIDE (DAISY) CD Insert the CD into the slot at the front of the Plextalk. This can be found just below the smooth indent on the front edge. Make sure the CD is placed the right way up, otherwise an error message: "Improper or damaged disc", will be announced. The CD should say, "Disc please wait, DAISY title, Plextalk user guide". To eject the CD, press the EJECT key which is located in the bottom right-hand corner of the unit. This is the square-shaped key. A motorized mechanism will automatically eject the CD from the Plextalk. Once the Plextalk has finished ejecting the CD, remove it and put it back in its case. BASIC FEATURES Play/Stop The PLAY/STOP key allows you to play or stop the DAISY CD, Music CD or MP3CD. To stop playing, press the PLAY/STOP key. To start playing, press the PLAY/STOP key again. If you press and hold the PLAY/STOP key, the Plextalk will tell you the current section title. Rewind and Fast-Forward These keys allow you to move backwards or forwards at high speed. To rewind, press and hold the REWIND key. To fast-forward, press and hold the FAST FORWARD key. When you press and hold the REWIND or FAST FORWARD keys, you'll hear the CD rewinding or fast forwarding just like a cassette tape. The speed increases in 3 increments of 4 times, 8 times or 16 times. At this point, you can release the REWIND or FAST FORWARD keys and the Plextalk will continue to rewind or fast forward. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME The volume controls are located on the top center of the face. there are three up/down control keys that are shaped like a half moon. The volume controls are the biggest keys. To increase the volume, press the upper key. To decrease the volume, press the down key. The volume can be adjusted from 0 to 20 in increments of 1. Pressing the upper key repeatedly increases the volume and pressing the down key decreases the volume. If you wish to reset the Plextalk to its default volume, press the UP and DOWN keys together. ADJUSTING THE GUIDE VOLUME The guide volume can be adjusted by pressing the Volume Control keys and the INFO key together. a) To increase the guide volume, hold down the INFO key and press the upper Volume key. b) To decrease the guide volume, hold down the INFO key and press the down Volume key. ADJUSTING THE TONE The tone controls are the small keys located to the left of the volume controls. a) To increase the tone, press the upper key. b) To decrease the tone, press the down key. The tone can be adjusted from -6 to +6 and the default level is O. If you wish to reset the player to its default tone, press the upper and down keys together. ADJUSTING THE SPEED The speed controls are the small keys located to the right of the volume controls. a) To increase the speed, press the upper key. b) To decrease the speed, press the down key. The speed can be adjusted from -2 to +8 and the default level is O. If you wish to reset the player to its default speed, press the upper and down keys together. CHECKING YOUR POSITION IN A DAISY BOOK The Plextalk lets you get audio information about the DAISY book you are listening to by pressing the INFO key. Press and release the INFO key once. The Plextalk will list all the available information items contained in three sections: Current Position, Page INFO and Battery info. To go directly to a specific section, press and release the INFO key until you hear the desired section. Available information The current position section contains the following items Elapsed + The time elapsed from the beginning of the book to your current position. Remaining + The time remaining from your current position to the end of the book. Total + The total playing time of the book. The page info section contains the following items Current Page + The number of the current page in the book. Maximum pages + The number of Maximum pages in the current book. The battery info section contains the following items The section giving information on the status of the battery contains the following items. AC status or Current charging status. ( when AC power supply is connected ) + The current power status and whether battery is charging or fully charged. Battery status when AC power is not connected and CD is inserted. + The current level of the battery by percentage. NAVIGATING WITHIN A DAISY BOOK On the center of the face, you'll find the MOVE keys which are shaped like a cross with a projecting straight line pointing UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT. These allow you to move from one book element to another, from book title to title, from chapter to chapter, from section to section, from page to page etc. DAISY books are designed with headings for each item of content. This enables you to navigate through them easily by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT keys to jump backwards and forwards one book element at a time. Note: You can move by book title, chapter, section, page, paragraph or other elements defined by the book's producer. Selecting a Title If your Daisy book has 2 or 3 titles on one CD, first select a book title. Press the UP or DOWN key repeatedly until you hear the desired book title. The last book title spoken is the one selected. Then Use the RIGHT key to move forwards or the LEFT key to move backwards from one book title to another until you reach the desired book title. The last book title spoken is the one selected. Finally reading will start automatically in the selected book title. Moving by Level (Section) To move the level element, first press the UP or DOWN key until you hear the level element. level 1 is the default setting for the Plextalk. you can select the level element By pressing the LEFT or RIGHT keys. You will jump from level to level which allows you to set the level element. Finally, reading will start automatically in the selected level. Levels are marked to distinguish them as divisions into chapters, sections and subsections. To navigate between chapters, sections and subsections on the Plextalk, use the UP and DOWN keys to specify navigation on the level to enable you to jump forwards and backwards by level using the LEFT and RIGHT keys. You can navigate from chapter to chapter, from section to section or from subsection to subsection within DAISY books. Note: Level elements are defined by the book's producer. Moving by Page To move from page to page, first press the UP or DOWN key until you hear the Page. Then press the LEFT or RIGHT key. You'll jump one page at a time. The LEFT and RIGHT keys also allow you to jump 10 pages at a time to quickly reach a specific page. First press the UP or DOWN key until you hear the Page element. Then press and hold the LEFT or RIGHT key. You'll skip forwards in jumps of 10 pages. Finally release the key when you are near the desired page, then skip forward a page at a time by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT key repeatedly until you hear the desired page. Moving by Group Groups are marked to distinguish divisions within sections. To navigate between groups, use the UP and DOWN keys to specify navigation on the group level. This enables you to jump forwards and backwards by group using the LEFT and RIGHT keys. You can navigate within sections of DAISY books efficiently by grouping paragraph titles. However, if there are no group elements in the book, you will not be able to select group levels by using the UP or DOWN keys. Moving by Time To move by specific time, first press the UP or DOWN key until you hear the time. Then press the LEFT or RIGHT key. You'll jump one minute at a time to quickly reach a desired position. The LEFT and RIGHT keys also allow you to move in jumps of 10 minutes to quickly reach a specific time. First press the UP or DOWN key until you hear the time element. Then press and hold the LEFT or RIGHT key. You'll skip forwards in jumps of 10 minutes. Finally release the key when you are near the desired time, then skip forward a time at a time by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT key repeatedly until you hear the desired time . Moving to the Beginning or End of a Title To move to the beginning or end of a title, first press the UP or DOWN key until you hear "beginning or end". Then either press the LEFT key once to move to the beginning of the title, or press the RIGHT key once to move to the end of the title. Moving by Phrase The phrase is the most basic unit on The DAISY system. When reading a passage, a narrator will pause to take breaths. The segment of narration between one pause and the next is known as a "phrase." A single spoken phrase normally lasts from several seconds to over ten seconds. Phrases are separated by small pauses in the speech, for example, by the breathing spaces during the recording. You can use phrases to repeat passages whenever you failed to hear something. Press the BACK key once or skip a phrase by pressing the FORWARD key once. Bookmarks The BOOKMARK key inserts bookmarks to mark selected pages for future reference. Setting a bookmark Press the BOOKMARK key at the desired position then press the PLAY/STOP key once to confirm the Bookmark. To cancel the bookmark, press the BOOKMARK key until the player says, "cancel" or press any move key. A number will be assigned automatically to each bookmark. Note: Up to 10,000 bookmarks can be stored in the Plextalk internal memory. A numbered bookmark can be assigned from 1 to 10,000. If you attempt to exceed 10,000 bookmarks, the oldest bookmark will be deleted. the Plextalk can also memorize Information for up to 1,000 daisy titles. Locating a bookmark Press the UP or DOWN key until the player says, "bookmark". Then press the LEFT or RIGHT keys to move to the desired bookmark. Plextalk will start to play the book from this point. Removing all bookmarks Press the BOOKMARK key twice. You will then hear "Remove all bookmarks in this title, are you sure?" Then press the PLAY/STOP key once to confirm. To cancel removing all bookmarks, press the BOOKMARK key until the player says, "cancel" or press any move key. Note: Bookmarks and current position are always saved for each book. Resume listening from bookmark The Plextalk automatically saves at the last played position for each book title. NAVIGATING WITHIN A MUSIC CD (CD-DA) AND MP3CD. You can use the Plextalk as a CD player for listening to Music CDs and MP3CDs. Actually, the Plextalk gives you more capabilities compared with any commercially available CD player. Checking Your Position in a Music CD (CD-DA ) The Plextalk lets you get audio information about the Music CD you are listening to by pressing the INFO key. Press and release the INFO key once. The Plextalk will list all the available information items contained in four sections: Current Position, track INFO, Disc INFO and battery info. To go directly to a specific section, press the INFO key until you hear the desired section. Available information The current position section contains the following items Current track + The number of the current track on the CD. Total tracks in this album + The number of tracks contained on the current album. The track info section contains the following items Elapsed + The time elapsed from the beginning of the track to your current position. Remaining + The time remaining from your current position to the end of the track. Total + The total time of the track you are listening to. The disc info section contains the following items Elapsed + The time elapsed from the beginning of the CD to your current position. Remaining + The time remaining from your current position to the end of the CD. Total + The total playing time of the CD. The battery info section contains the following items The section giving information on the status of the battery contains the following items. AC status or Current charging status. ( when AC power supply is connected ) + The current power status and whether battery is Charging or fully charged. Battery status when AC power is not connected and CD is inserted. + The current level of the battery by percentage. Moving by Track The LEFT and RIGHT keys allow you to move from Track to Track. Moving to the Beginning or End To move to the beginning or end of a title, first press the UP or DOWN key until you hear the beginning or end. Then press the LEFT key once to move to the beginning of a album, or press the RIGHT key once to move to the end of the album. Functions associated with the following keys are the same as for a book. BOOKMARK key - (See the section on Bookmarks) REWIND and FAST FORWARD keys - (See the section on basic features) Tone controls - (See the section on Adjusting the tone) Volume controls - (See the Section on Adjusting the volume) Speed Controls - (See the Section on Adjusting the speed) Checking Your Position in an MP3CD The Plextalk lets you get audio information about the MP3CD you are listening to by pressing the INFO key Press and release the INFO key once. The Plextalk will list all the available information items contained in three sections: Current Position, Track INFO and battery info. To go directly to a specific section, press the INFO key until you hear the desired section. Available information The current position section contains the following items Current album + The number of the current album. Current track + The number of the current track. Total tracks in this album + The number of tracks contained on the current MP3CD. Total Album + The number of albums contained on the MP3. The track info section contains the following items Elapsed + The time elapsed from the beginning of the track to your current position. Remaining + The time remaining from your current position to the end of the track. Total + The total time of the track you are listening to. The battery info section contains the following items The section giving information on the status of the battery contains the following items. AC status or Current charging status. ( when AC power supply is connected ) + The current power status and whether battery is Charging or fully charged. Battery status when AC power is not connected and CD is inserted.. + The current level of the battery by percentage. NAVIGATING WITHIN AN MP3CD Moving by Album To move to an Album, press the UP or DOWN key until you hear "Album". You can select an Album. The LEFT and RIGHT keys allow you to move from album to album. Moving by Track To move from track to Track, press the UP or DOWN key until you hear "Track". You can select the Track. The LEFT and RIGHT keys allow you to move from Track to Track. Moving to the Beginning or End To move to the beginning or end of a title, first press the UP or DOWN key until you hear "Beginning or end". Then either press the LEFT key once to move to the beginning of the album or press the RIGHT key once to move to the end. SLEEP TIMER FUNCTION The Plextalk has a sleep timer function. You can set it so that the power turns off and the unit shuts down after a specified period of time. This function allows you to listen to a book or music and then have the Plextalk shut down automatically. Setting the Sleep Timer For the sleep timer, you can select the timer for off, 30 Min, 60 Min, 90 Min and 120Min. Press the SLEEP TIMER key until you reach the desired setting. Canceling The Sleep Timer Press the SLEEP TIMER key until the player says, "Off@Set". How To Know the Remaining Time of the Sleep Timer. If the sleep timer is set, press the SLEEP TIMER key once. You will hear the remaining time on the sleep timer. PLAYER INFORMATION Whenever you require customer services or technical support, Plextor's support staff or the local Plextalk dealer support staff may want to know which version you have and the serial number of your Plextalk. If you require this information, Press & hold the INFO key. This key will provide information such as the version & serial number of the player. TROUBLE SHOOTING * If the power does not come on, it may possibly be because of the AC adapter. Reinsert the small round plug into the back of the Plextalk then connect the mains plug into an electrical outlet. * If you cannot insert a CD, make sure the power is ON and that a CD has been inserted in the Plextalk. * If you cannot eject the CD, make sure the power is ON. * If the voice guide does not say anything, it may possibly be because of the guide volume. Increase the guide volume until you can hear the guide. * If the voice guide says "Improper or damaged disc", it may possibly be because the CD was upside down when you inserted it. Check that the data surface of the CD is uppermost. It is also possible that the CD data is damaged or improper. * If the voice guide says "Battery error", remove the AC adapter from the Plextalk then turn on the Plextalk. if the error message is announced again, contact your local dealer. * If the voice guide says "AC adapter error", remove the AC adapter from the Plextalk then turn on the player. if the error message is announced again, it may possibly be because you inserted a different AC adapter. Make sure that the Plextalk, mains adapter and UK mains plug are securely connected ,or contact your local dealer. * If the voice guide says "Test mode", this mode is for maintenance purpose use by repair engineer. please simply turn off the Plextalk to exit test mode. MAIN SPECIFICATIONS Compatible CDs 12cm CD, CD-R, CD-RW only Dimensions (Length) 172mm x (Width) 220mm x (Height) 56mm Weight 1.2kg(2.65lbs) Power source AC adapter: AC 90V to 240V, 50/60Hz DC input:+12V, 3.0A max. AC Power consumption (Maximum): 25W (Conditions: CD playback and battery charging) Battery Type Nickel hydrogen Operating time 5 hours Playable contents DAISY CD (DAISY2.0/2.02), CD-DA, and MP3CD Playable audio formats PCM, DAISY ADPCM, MPEG1/2 Layer II /III Shinano Kenshi Co.,Ltd 6-15-26, Chuo, Ueda-Shi Nagano-ken, 386-0012 Japan Phone +81 268 28-8009 / Fax +81 268-22-5476 Website: WWW.plextalk.com