Manual_CC Witness
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1. eese 16 AM eec ceeeeeee enne 16 Ee 16 Line In Quality s 16 Mic In Quality sees 16 Mic Line Choice eese 17 Create 17 Sound ei nipote 17 Play Equalizer 17 3D Effect ON OFF eene 17 Beep ON OFF 1 eere nene enne nnn 17 CC Witness Default Volume 17 Speaker Control 18 FM MONO 18 Display Settings sees 18 MN 18 Backlight Time 18 ECPES I 18 T M 18 System Settings eese sse 19 Time and Doate 19 Sleep 19 Auto OFF Time 19 Factory Defaults 19 Format Memory eese 19 File Name Format 19 10 or 9 qr a E 20 Memory Info2. CRAINE CC Witness INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Preface Thank you for purchasing the CC Witness Please read important safety instructions on page 33 before use It is important to read and understand all instructions Keep these precautions and instructions where all who use the CC Witness will read them If you misplace this manual you can always download another copy from www ccrane com instruction manuals CC Witnessplus Introduction The CC Witness combines the latest digital audio engineering with an AM FM radio With this device you can record almost anything that makes audio into a digital audio file Schedule up to 20 timer recordings or record manually by pressing one button CC Witness recordings are selectable in six levels of recording quality The CC Witness can also play and record from its built in AM FM radio Unpacking The box should contain the CC Witness USB computer cable stereo earbuds FM wire antenna 1 8 stereo line in cable lanyard and this manual If anything is missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately We recommend you keep the box in the unlikely event your product needs to be serviced Page 2 CC Witness Good AM FM Reception Plays MP3 WMA or WAV CD quality Records in 32 192 kbps or WAV CD quality FM Mono option 10 presets per band 20 Timers for
3. and From Computer TRANSFERRING FILES TO AND FROM A COMPUTER Using a PC 1 Connect the CC Witness to a PC using the supplied USB cable at the USB Connection 2 Click on the Computer icon on the PC Look for a removable disk icon usually displayed as Drive E or F 3 Double click on the disk icon belonging to the Witness 4 Files from the PC can now be downloaded onto the CC Witness via dragging and dropping copying and pasting etc Likewise files can be uploaded to the PC from the CC Witness using these methods Using a Mac 1 See PC instructions for item 1 2 The CC Witness will be displayed on the Mac desktop as an external drive icon Proceed with Items 3 and 4 from PC instructions Note 1 If transferring files to the CC Witness we recommend using your computer to create a new folder on the CC Witness for organizational purposes Note 2 You can also transfer files from the internal mem ory of the CC Witness to an SD card See page 26 CC Witness DISCONNECTING THE CC Witness FROM A COMPUTER Before unplugging the CC Witness it is necessary to de activate the link between them While de activated the CC Witness will continue to charge You will be able to transfer files while the CC Witness is de activated unless the USB cable is removed and re inserted De activate from a PC Left click the Safely Remove Hardware icon that is found in the bottom right toolbar Cl
4. eese eese 20 alllui lt dtc 20 Set THOSE ne usa End 20 Review Timers 21 All Timers ON OFF eee 21 pzbluu 22 CC Witness Table of Contents Erase Files s esse 22 Rename File s esse 22 OY FOCUS E 22 Divide FING t 22 Mark ING 22 Clear 2 23 215 20 18 ie eee ee meee 23 eee ee cn et ee 24 Transferring Files To and From a Compulter 25 Disconnecting From the Computer 25 FAQs and Troubleshooting 26 Glossary of Buttons and Components 27 30 Glossary OF ICONS EE 31 dee en 32 Safety Instructions 33 Optional CC Witness Accessory Kit 34 Page 5 Quick Start Guide Fully charge the Battery before use See page 9 Press and hold the PLAY button in the middle for 2 seconds to turn the power ON Note The MENU screen is the starting point for all functions You can access the MENU A3 screen at any time by pressing the MEN
5. i All other files will not be displayed Line in Quality Mic in Quality See page 23 for more information about View Mic Line Choice Favorites and Spot Marked Create Tracks a Record Qualities Individually adjust the b Playback Modes Ch f 5 methods of ne E recording qualities for Line in and file playback pray Microphone Playback All 1 Time This setting plays all AM Quality iii Quality i of the files in a folder one time in order then 32Kbps 64Kbps ps FEM aoc ET 96Kbps Cel Play 1 File 1 Time This setting plays the 128Kbps 128Kbps selected file one time and then stops play 192Kbps 192Kbps n Repeat This setting plays all files in a CD Quality folder and then continues to repeat playing the files oj Line in Qual tu 20 Mic in Quality 32 Random Play This setting plays all files in pines a folder at random endlessly 96Kbps 96Kbps 721 Repeat 1 File This setting plays the 128Kbps selected file repeatedly 192Kbps 192Kbps CD Quality CD Quality Note During file playback press and hold INT SD A lt gt B Button to change between play modes Page 16 CC Witness Display Screens and Functions and set the desired amount of time without sound before creating a new track 3 seconds is normally good 3 Sound Settings Recording time is based on record quality using the internal memo
6. Check the CC Witness and any accessories regularly Do not use the CC Witness if there is any sign of damage Only operate in accordance with the instructions in this manual Only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer BATTERY CHARGING A See CHARGING THE BATTERY page 9 for proper charging methods DISCONNECT IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION A If you smell or notice smoke disconnect the USB Cable or any accessories immediately taking care to avoid burns Contact C Crane Company or their representa tive for inspection and service before any future operation Only use the AC adapter available with the CC Witness Accessory Kit and replace it if wires become frayed or exposed KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Dropping the CC Witness can cause damage or injury Keep the AC Adapter cord in a position so some CC Witness 6 KEEP AWAY FROM WATER AND MOISTURE To prevent fire or electric shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture KEEP AWAY FROM EXTREME TEMPERATURES Extreme temperatures can damage the CC Witness Do not leave or use the CC Witness where it can be subjected to high or very cold temperatures DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE CC Witness Refer all service work to a qualified service shop if the CC Witness does not appear to operate normally exhibits a change in performance or it has received damage Do not open the CC Witness cover as this may expose you to dangerous vo
7. Connect opposite end Mini USB connector to the bottom of the CC Witness at the Mini USB Connection Note The Mini USB connector will only insert one way Do not force the plug in While connected to the AC power adapter you will be able to play and use the CC Witness as normal Note If your CC Witness is used and charged daily then it is best to replace the battery every two years There is a chance of overheating near the end of the normal life cycle of any lithium type battery Note The CC Witness Plus includes a Lithium lon battery pack and safety precautions are necessary with this type of battery Typically any device with rechargeable lithium batteries should have the battery replaced after approximately 300 500 charge cycles or two to three years If you notice playback on a fully CC Witness Getting Started charged battery is significantly less than it used to be 80 of Original run time or the unit becomes excessively hot during a charge cycle these are good indicators that it is time to replace the battery Battery industry professionals state that Lithium rechargeable batteries should not be used or stored in environments that exceed 60 C 140 F For these reasons the CC Witness Plus should not be stored in a location that can reach high temperatures such as a closed automobile or sunny window ledge High temperatures can cause the battery to fail Charging using the AC Adapter optional
8. Note In some cases you will get better AM reception with the AC Adapter disconnected Disconnect from Charging You can stop charging at any time To remove Mini USB Connector pull it out gently Page 9 Getting Started Battery Level Icon Full Battery Low Battery 42 33 AM Low Battery ag Timers Recharge Battery Battery Life On a fully charged battery the CC Witness will record for about 8 hours or play for 14 hours The internal Li ion polymer battery should last many years with regular use In the unlikely case that the battery fails we recommend sending the product to C Crane Company as disassembly and battery replacement is difficult See page 33 Page 10 LOCK SWITCH To turn the CC Witness LOCK Switch slide the LOCK Switch up Before using the CC Witness check the LOCK switch to be sure it is off While the LOCK switch is on all buttons will be disabled Lock Switch On 06 04 2008 02 405 To turn the CC Witness LOCK function slide the LOCK Switch down Note You can turn the LOCK function On while the CC Witness is in operation If a button is pressed while the LOCK function is the display will show the time and date CC Witness MENU Power On Press and hold the PLAY Button for 2 seconds Note Charge the Battery before use See page 9 MENU ATI FM F
9. and select it Copy File s Copy one file or all files in a folder from the internal memory to the optional SD card or from the SD card to the internal memory a To copy a file you must have the file title Page 22 highlighted or be playing the file b Select Just This File to copy only the file that is selected Select All in Folder to copy all files in the currently selected folder c Select a location on the other memory source to copy the file to Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to open or close folders and the UP and DOWN buttons to view folder contents Press the PLAY button to select the location 4 Divide File Divide an MP3 file in half or at the point where the file is paused WAV files CD quality cannot be divided a To divide a file you must have the file s title highlighted or be playing the file b Select Divide in half to divide the file into two even halves If file play is paused select Divide at Pause to divide the file at the pause point Note When a file is divided two additional files are created and the original file remains intact The first additional file will retain the original file name but with A added to the end The second additional file will also retain the original file name but with B added to the end If either of the additional files is divided again then this process will repeat 5 Mark File Mark a file as Favorite File or Mark Spot to book
10. function is great for learning a new language you can repeat a section of the lesson over and over again Note While playing a file the main menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU Button The file will continue to play unless AM or FM radio is selected from the main menu To return to the playing file press the MENU Button again Page 24 Recording RECORDING There are 3 ways to make recordings Manual Recordings Press REC button while in a mode like AM or FM If you are in the Menu or File screen and you press REC it will record from internal mic or external line in mic One Touch Recordings By pressing the REC button you can choose to record for 1 2 3 or 4 hours This is perfect for recording talk shows or snippets of shows quickly Timed Recordings are made with timers and scheduled for specific times on a day week or date For more information on setting and using Timers see page 20 To stop a recording you must wait until you have recorded for five seconds then press the REC or MENU button To create a new recording track while recording press the UP Button To pause or unpause a recording press the PLAY Button When the recording is completed it will be stored in Files in the AM FM Mic or Line folder Note The save location for a recorded file depends on what source you were recording from See page 13 for more information CC Witness Transferring Files
11. Button Select the folder and press and release the PLAY Button to open the folder to view files Select the file then press and release the PLAY Button to play the file Pause Press the PLAY Button to pause a playing file Press again to resume play Stop Press the BACK Button to stop a paused file Fast Forward Press the RIGHT Button Press again for faster speeds Rewind Press the LEFT Button Press again for faster speeds NOTE There are 4 speed levels for Fast Forward and Rewind 3 7 60 and 150 times normal play speed To change press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow Button again Play Next File Press the DOWN Button Play Previous File Press the UP Button Change Play Speed Press the PLAY SPEED Button Press again to cycle through five play speeds NOTE There are 5 play speeds 25 and gt normal It is not possible to change play speeds for WAV CD quality files Page 23 FILE PLAY Continued from page 23 Change Playback Mode Press and hold INT SD A lt gt B Button to change between play modes Repeat a Section Press the INT SD lt gt Button to mark a section of a file to be repeated Any section of the currently playing file can be repeated by pressing and re leasing at the desired section A and then again at the end of the desired section B Play will repeat between A and until INT SD lt gt is pressed again Note This
12. CTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE EXCLAMATION POINT ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRI ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT RE WITHIN THE TRIANGLE ISA ANGLE IS WARNING SIGN MOVE THE RADIO BACK NO USER WARNING SIGN ALERTING ALERTING YOU OF DANGER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUC OUS VOLTAGE INSIDE THE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TIONS ACCOMPANYING THIS RADIO SERVICE PERSONNEL RADIO For your future reference Serial Date of purchase Found on back of CC Witness Name amp address of dealer CC Witness Page 35 Model CC Witness ANSI C63 4 2003 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION Notice Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Copyright 2008 2012 by C Crane Company Inc Fortuna CA 95540 Phone 1 800 522 8863 Web All rights reserved No part of this booklet may be reproduced in any form or means whatsoever without permission in writing from C Crane Company Inc
13. Fast forward at 3 times normal play speed Play Modes see pages 9 20 26 amp 28 o Fast forward at 7 times normal play speed RECORD MODE ICON o Fast forward at 60 times normal play speed Recording in progress Fast forward at 150 times normal play speed Recording see page 28 a Pause the file that is currently playing SYSTEM SETTINGS ICONS KG Rewind file at 3 times normal play speed Eo Optional SD card has been selected uM M See page 9 Rewind file at 7 times normal play speed Built in speakers have been turned off Oo Rewind file at 60 times normal play speed See page 22 e Rewind file at 150 times play speed Sleep Timer function has been turned See page 23 File Play see page 27 Battery is fully charged PLAYBACK MODE ICONS See page 14 Play all files in folder one time Battery is low Battery must be recharged 1 Play selected fil t pide qi 1 ay selected file one time We R Play all files in folder at random continually See page 78 CC Witness Page 31 Specifications and Compatibility POWER 3 7V 900mA Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery RECHARGING TIME 4 Hours with AC Power Supply 8 Hours with Computer FREQUENCY COVERAGE NORTH AMERICA 10kHz Steps AM Band 530 1710 kHz FM Band 87 5 108 0 MHz EUROPE 9kHz Steps AM Band 522 1629 kHz FM Band 76 0 108 0 MHz AM ANTENNA Internal Ferrite FM AN
14. See page 14 for more information about file play CC Witness SETTINGS The Settings screen is categorized into 5 main groups settings E Play Settings Record Sett ings Sound Sett ings Display Settings System Settings 1 Play Settings Play Settings Folder Views Playback Modes a Folder Views Choose how your files are displayed when viewed Folder Views ti View by Folders View Files View Favorites Spot Marked CC Witness Display Screens and Functions View by Folders This setting groups your files into folders that are categorized by recording source Files F i les Files Files ine Files ii View all Files This setting groups all your files into one area Your computer files show first on the top of this list followed by AM radio files then FM radio files then Timer files then Mic files then Line files Files All Files Jun02 001 AM 02 002 AM 02 003 Note Long file names will scroll after 2 seconds when the name is highlighted Page 15 Display Screens and Functions View Favorites This setting will group 2 Record Settings and only display files marked as a Favorite All other files will not be displayed Record Settings iv Spot Marked This setting will group and only display files that have been Marked
15. Set Timers Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to change to the Timer you wish to set or review Use the UP and DOWN buttons to move between highlighted items Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to modify a highlighted item When finished press the PLAY Button to save your timer See page 20 for more information 6 To Record from the Internal Microphone or LINE MIC Jack From the MENU screen press and release the REC button To quit recording press the REC button again For more information about recording see pages 12 and 24 Page 6 CC Witness Front CC Witness INT SD A REC Record Button UP Button BACK Button INT SD lt gt Button RIGHT Button 6000 CC Witness eoceooooQ Button and Component Identification Right Side O RESET eL Je Side pymes E ooo _ Bottom PLAY Button D VOLUME Button DOWN Button B STEREO MICS LEFT Button LOCK SWITCH PLAY SPEED Button D MIC LINE IN Jack MENU Button D LEFT SPEAKER EDIT Button D SD CARD SLOT RESET Button USB CONNECTION RIGHT SPEAKER HEADPHONE Jack Buttons are explained further on Page 27 Page 7 Display Identification and Icons Settings Timers Record from Radio CEECEE yo ege 99 10 Jul28_001_FM Rec 00 00 44 Free 17 23 45 96k Main Menu see page 11 Speakers Off see page 18 Battery Strength I
16. Settings f Modifies or toggles through selected timer setup options g Unlocks a highlighted file h Hold to go back to previous Marked Spot PLAY SPEED BUTTON The PLAY SPEED Button has 2 functions a Toggles a playing MP3 file through 5 play speeds Does not work with PCM CD quality b Marks or unmarks a file as Favorite when highlighted MENU BUTTON The MENU Button has 1 function Toggles between Previous Selection and MENU CC Witness Buttons and Components EDIT BUTTON The EDIT Button has 1 function Opens and closes the file EDIT menu D RESET BUTTON The RESET Button has 2 functions a Soft Reset This function is useful in the unlikely case that the CC Witness malfunctions or freezes Previous settings will not be erased i Press the reset button one time quickly li The CC Witness will cycle to power off and then cycle to power on again b Hard Reset This function is useful to solve malfunc tions that the Soft Reset is unable to repair Except for time and date all previous settings will be reset to factory defaults All files on the internal memory will be erased i With the LOCK switch in the up position press and hold the BACK button li While continuing to hold in the BACK button press and release the RESET button iii Continue to hold the BACK button until Format Please Wait is displayed then release For matting take
17. TENNA Earphones or FM Antenna wire plugged into earphone jack S N RATIO AM 35dB FM 45dB at 1mV 98 1MHz 85dB up 1kHz Input SENSITIVITY AM 68dBuV at 1kHz FM 5uVAT S N 26dB PRESETS 10 AM and 10 FM TIMERS 20 Timer Play or Recording Schedules SLEEP TIMER Page 32 15 30 45 60 75 90 100 and 120 minutes MEMORY 2GB Internal Memory plus SD Card Expansion Slot Up to 16GB 2 4 GB SD Card recommended for best compatibility INPUTS OUTPUTS Line Mic In Mono or Stereo Stereo Headphone Jack 162 Built In Internal Microphone Stereo Speakers 82 0 6W DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 2 2 W x 4 H x 0 6 D Display 1 85 diagonal 3 6 07 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES 41 USB Cable Mini USB Male x Type A Male 41 3 5mm stereo male x male cable Stereo Earbuds Lanyard COMPUTER COMMUNICATION USB 2 0 MINIMUM COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS CPU 200MHz 64MB RAM 20MB of free space COMPUTER OS Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows XP Vista 7 and MAC OS10 and above COMPUTER DISPLAY 640 x 480 or better Note Specifications are subject to change without notice CC Witness Safety Instructions AN READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS To prevent damage to your radio or possible injury to you or others read these safety precautions and instructions entirely before applying power to your radio Keep these precautions and instructions where all who use this radio will read them 1 COMMON CARE A
18. U button EM To Highlight an item Use the UP or DOWN arrow buttons Files To Select an item Press and release the PLAY button Settings To Return to MENU Use the MENU button Timers 1 To Set Time and Date From the MENU screen highlight and then select Settings Highlight and then select System Settings Highlight and then select Time and Date Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to move between hours minutes months days and years Use the UP and DOWN buttons to modify the highlighted item Use the PLAY button to save changes Return to MENU by pressing the MENU button 2 To Play AM Radio From the MENU screen Highlight and then select AM Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons to select a radio frequency See page 12 for more information To Play FM Radio From the MENU screen Highlight and then select Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons to select a radio frequency Earbuds or the included wire antenna function to improve the FM radio reception See page 12 for more information 4 To View and Play Files or Recordings From the MENU screen Highlight and then select Files Highlight and then select a folder to view the files within Highlight and then select the file you wish to play See pages 13 14 and 23 for more information 5 Set or Review Timers From the MENU screen Highlight and then select Timers Highlight and then select
19. are stored in the AM files folder supplied FM wire antenna 2 FM radio files are stored in the files folder When listening using headphones your 3 Microphone files are stored in the files folder Wie ved 4 Line in files are stored in the files folder because the headphones become the FM antenna CC Witness Page 13 Display Screens and Functions Files Menu Controls Open Folder or Play File Press the PLAY Button See page 27 for more information about Playing a File Close Folder or File Press the BACK Button Files 4M Files Files gt Ju128 001 AM Files CjMic Files ine Files AM Folder Example AM Subfolder 0003 0003 k 00 01 07 S Files Jun02 001 AM 32k e XGa Playing a recorded AM File Page 14 Mark a File as Favorite Press the PLAY SPEED Button when the file name is highlighted Repeat this process to remove a Favorite mark from a file It is possible to view only files that are marked as Favorites See Settings Play Settings Folder Views from the MENU on page 20 for more about viewing Favorites Lock File Press and hold the RIGHT Button to Lock a file While a file is Locked it cannot be modified Unlock File Press and hold the LEFT Button to Unlock file Play File When a file is highlighted press the PLAY Button
20. e to transfer files to and from the CC Witness b When connected the computer will charge the CC Witness4 Note While connected to a Windows 2000 or XP com puter it is possible to play the CC Witness but you must de activate the data transfer between the CC Witness and your computer See page 25 for more information HEADPHONE JACK The Headphone Jack has 2 purposes a connect headphones or earphones b To connect the FM Antenna Wire for improved FM reception when using the built in speakers Page 30 CHARGING THE BATTERY You can charge your CC Witness by connecting the USB cable to a computer or by using the optional AC Adapter The total charging time takes about 5 hours Charge the battery before use The AC Adapter and a drop in cradle are available in the optional CC Witness Accessory Kit They combine for easy drop in charging Charge by connecting the USB Cable to a computer CC Witness Glossary of Icons PLAY ICONS 1 Repeat selected file until stopped gt file at normal speed Repeat all files in folder until stopped vos Play file at half speed A Mark beginning of section to be repeated Play at near three quarter speed A E Mark end of section to be repeated Play file at one third faster than normal speed d Bookmark a file Mark Spot 5 Play file at one half times faster than normal File is marked as Favorite File
21. fic amount of time Set the Sleep Timer for the time desired for recording 15 30 60 90 120 180 240 or 300 minutes tune in to your desired radio station and press the Button After the amount of time has passed the CC Witness will stop the recording and power off Auto Off Time This setting is used to conserve power There are 4 settings for Auto Off Time Off 1 3 and 5 Minutes If the CC Witness is not playing or recording and no buttons are pressed for the preset amount of time it will power off Factory Defaults This is used to reset the CC Witness back to the default factory settings This setting will not affect the Time Date Files or Timer schedules Format Memory Choose to format the inter nal or optional SD card memory When memory is formatted all files on the selected memory are permanently erased It is best to format a new or previously used SD card before recording files to it Use caution when formatting memory as it permanently erases your files File Name Format Choose which style of auto matic file naming to use When Simple File is selected file names from recordings will display only the month day track number and recording source When Date Time Freq is selected file Page 19 Display Screens and Functions names from recordings will display month day TIMERS year time track number freq recording source a
22. hold INT SD lt gt to change between play modes RIGHT BUTTON gt gt The RIGHT Button has 9 functions a Toggles through the AM or FM radio frequencies Hold down to auto scan to next AM or FM station b Opens a highlighted File folder c Fast forwards a playing file up to 4 speeds Page 27 Buttons and Components 7079280 Highlights items Increments slider bars in Settings Resets scrolling of highlighted file names Hold to skip to the next Marked Spot Modifies or toggles through selected timer setup options Locks highlighted file so it cannot be modified PLAY BUTTON PII PLAY Button has 7 functions Power On Off by holding down Opens highlighted File folder Plays a highlighted file Pauses a playing file Selects highlighted item Saves Timer Settings Saves an AM or FM radio station to a memory preset DOWN BUTTON DOWN Button has 5 functions Highlights items for selection Toggles through preset radio stations Toggles to next file while playing Marks or unmarks select days or time of the week in Timer Settings for recording or file playing Page 28 e Increments selected items in the Time and Date setup LEFT BUTTON lt The LEFT Button has 8 functions a Toggles through the AM or FM radio frequencies b Exits current file folder c Rewinds a playing file up to 4 speeds d Highlights items e Increments slider bars in
23. ick Safely Remove USB NES Mass Storage Device ik oj 12 55 PM Drives De activate from a Mac Drag the external drive icons that were added when you connected your CC Witness to the trash can usually found in the Get Info Dock Another method is to Control m Click and select Eject from the drop casa i Copy Untitled down menu as shown at right Clean Up Selection MAC Note When using a computer to charge the CC Witness regular func More tionality will not be possible until the USB cable has been removed While connected the CC Witness will continue to charge normally If the optional AC Adapter is used it will be possible to charge and play simultaneously Page 25 FAQs and Troubleshooting 1 Does the CC Witness record in Stereo Yes on the FM band the built in microphones or the Mic Line Input Does the tuner receive FM Stereo Yes the CC Witness receives FM Stereo Can clear one Spot Mark at a time Yes when the progress bar reaches the Spot marked press the BACK button to clear that Mark How upgrade the firmware on the CC Witness When CC Witness firmware upgrades are available they will be posted for download at crane com CCWitness Why does the CC Witness keep shutting off The CC Witness shuts off automatically if it remains idle for 3 minutes This is the factory default setting You can adj
24. iles Settings Timers The MENU screen is the first screen that is displayed upon startup and is the starting point for all functions You can access the MENU screen at any time by pressing the MENU button The MENU screen has 5 functions AM FM Files Settings and Timer Use the UP and DOWN Buttons to highlight one of the menu items Use the PLAY Button to select the menu item 1 To Play AM Radio Highlight Then press and release the PLAY Button Then use the RIGHT Button and LEFT Button to scroll through the radio frequencies 2 To Play FM Radio Highlight Then press and release the PLAY Button Then use the CC Witness Display Screens and Functions RIGHT Button and LEFT Button to scroll through the radio frequencies To View and Play Files or Recordings Highlight Files Then press and release the PLAY Button Use the UP and DOWN Buttons to highlight a folder Then press and release the PLAY Button to select the highlighted folder and view the files within Highlight a file you wish to play using the UP and DOWN Buttons and then press and release the PLAY Button to play it See page 23 for more information To View and Configure Settings Highlight Settings Then press and release the PLAY Button Button Use the UP and DOWN Buttons to highlight a Setting Then press and release the PLAY Button to select the highlighted setting and view the Setting
25. is screen displays the status of all 20 timers Timers set to record are marked with an next to the timer number Timers set to play are marked with a P next to the timer number It is possible to review and modify a timer setting by pressing the PLAY Button when the timer is highlighted All Timers ON OFF This setting is useful for turning or disabling all your timers without erasing the settings When set from OFF to all timers will retain their previous setups Page 21 Display Screens and Functions EDIT The EDIT screen has 6 functions Note The EDIT screen can only be accessed with the EDIT Button when a file is highlighted playing or paused 1 Erase File s Erase unwanted files to free up memory space and reduce clutter To erase file you must have the file title highlighted or be playing the file b Select Just This File to erase only the file that is selected Select All in Folder to erase all files in the currently selected folder c To cancel the operation press the BACK or the MENU buttons Rename File Gives file a unique name that helps you identify it a To rename a file you must have the files name highlighted or be playing it b Change the name using the arrow keys and PLAY button to select characters c When finished press the DOWN arrow key until you see DONE then highlight
26. ltages and this will void all warranties OUTSIDE ANTENNAS OR CABLES A Outside antennas or cables should not be used with the CC Witness unless installed by qualified personnel one cannot trip and cause the CC Witness to fall Page 33 Optional Accessory OPTIONAL ACCESSORY KIT To get the most out of your CC Witness be sure to pick up the CC Witness Accessory Kit The kit includes a convenient Charging Cradle an AC Adaptor a Sport Arm Band and a Clear Protective Cover to give your new digital recorder an extra layer of protection AC ADAPTOR A special high power low noise AC adaptor is required for the best AM recordings from the AM FM radio CARRYING CASE Protect the fit and finish of your CC Witness with this custom case Also available separately for 9 95 ARM BAND Keeps the CC Witness tight and secure on your arm when walking jogging and other activities Also available separately for 14 95 CHARGING CRADLE A Precision Cradle built for the CC Witness It accepts power from either the included USB cable or AC adapter with USB connector It has both a built in Stereo Headphone and 1 8 mono type FM Antenna jack The cradle back has a semi circular clip to hold an optional Ferrite Stick from an optional custom Twin Coil Ferrite antenna available from C Crane Page 34 CC Witness WARNING PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION RISK OF ELE
27. mark a play location in a file for later reference a Mark Spot While playing a file select Mark CC Witness Display Screens and Functions File Play Spot to a reference point above the play bar You can skip instantly to a marked spot while playing a file by pressing and holding the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys for 2 seconds Note It is also possible to mark or unmark a spot by pressing the BACK Button while playing After 30 seconds another spot can be marked A maximum of four spots can be marked in a file b Favorite File While playing a file select Favorite File to mark it as a favorite Note 1 Favorite File can also be marked while play is stopped by pressing the PLAY SPEED Button when the file name is highlighted Repeat this process to remove a favorite mark from a file Note 2 It is possible to view only files that are marked as Favorite File or Spot Marked See Folder Views on page 15 for more about viewing options 6 Clear Marks Remove Favorite File mark or Marked Spot bookmarks from a file a Clear Spot While a file is playing or high lighted select Clear Spot to remove all previously marked spots from a file b Clear Favorite While a file is playing or high lighted select Clear Favorite to remove the Favorite File status CC Witness FILE PLAY To locate and view files to play select Files from the MENU and then press and release the PLAY
28. nd format The Timers screen has three main functions g 10 or 9 KHZ If using the CC Witness to listen Timer a to AM radio in Europe use this setting to switch AM Radio to 9kHz AM tuning steps Review Timers Note All timer schedules and radio station All Timers On Off memory presets will be erased when switching between 10kHz for North America and 9kHz tuning steps for Europe You may want to write down your presets before using this function 1 Set Timers h Memory Info This screen will display the total and free amount of memory remaining for the 18 22 RM Internal and optional SD card memories Also the Timer firmware version will be displayed at the bottom of Status Record this screen Memory SD Card Source AM Change lt Il Preset 01 Freq S30KHz Day s Weekday Daily Start 1 51PM End 1 52PM Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to modify timer settings Use the UP and DOWN Page 20 CC Witness buttons to move to the next or previous timer setting When all settings are set save the timer setup by pressing the PLAY Button Timer Settings explained Timer Select which timer by number to setup There are 20 timers available in the CC Witness Status Choose whether the timer will Record or Play when activated Set to OFF to reset timer back to default settings Memory Choose
29. ndicator see page 10 AM RADIO highlighted for selection Sleep Timer On see page 19 FILES menu title see page 15 Time elapsed in Playback PLAY Speed Symbol see page 23 8 of File being played Progress Bar Playback Mode see page 16 Favorite File symbol see page 14 File Locked symbol see page 14 Marked File symbol see page 22 Recording Quality see page 16 Marked Spot in File see page 23 Play File e 0003 0003 00 01 07 Gan Files Record from Mic 16 46 AM 00027000219 00 00 39 40 Files T Jul128 002 MIC 43 Free 69 40 41 42 Folder Name Number of Files in Folder Time elapsed in Recording RECORD Symbol RECORD QUALITY see page 16 Amount of Recording Time Available Time elapsed in Recording SD Card selected see page 9 Witness Computer Charging Using the supplied USB cable connect the mini USB connector end to your CC Witness at the mini USB Connection Connect the opposite end with the regular USB plug to your computer When connected the screen will display USB Connected While connected to a Windows 2000 or Windows XP computer it is possible to play the CC Witness but you must de activate the data transfer between the CC Witness and your computer See page 25 AC Adapter Charging optional Using the AC Adapter connect the power plug to 120V AC power
30. om the internal microphone or an external microphone plugged into the Line Mic input a recording Stops play of a timer activated file or recording Hold to time record for 1 2 3 or 4 hours Flashes when powering off when a timer is set The red light comes on when a timer activates C d e f g UP BUTTON A The UP Button has 6 functions Highlights items for selection Toggles through preset radio stations Toggles through files while playing Creates a new track when recording Stops a paused file and highlights file Increments selected items in the Time and Date setup onapo BACK BUTTON The BACK Button has 4 functions a Exits current folder function or menu to previous CC Witness Glossary of Buttons and Components location b Activates option to delete saved preset while playing AM or FM radio c Marks spot in a file while playing a file d Stops a paused file and highlights it INT SD A lt gt B BUTTON The INT SD A lt gt B Button has 3 functions a Toggles between the internal memory and 5 SD card memory while in AM FM radio or Files b Marks a section of a file to be repeated Any section of the currently playing file can be repeated by pressing and releasing at the desired section A and then again at the end of the desired section B Play will repeat between A and B until INT SD lt gt is pressed again During file playback
31. ontrast Control file Properties then selecting the Summary IDS Tag tab 4 Display Settings Display Setting i AM Display Backlight Time a AM Display This setting is used to improve the AM radio reception by turning the display screen OFF If any button is pressed the display screen will turn for three seconds then turn OFF again b Backlight Time Use the slider bar to set the amount of time that the display backlight is to Page 18 CC Witness 5 System Settings systen Settings ME Time and Date Sleep Timer Auto Off Time Factory Defaults Format Memory File Name Format 10 or 9 KHZ Memory Info a Time and Date Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to move between hours minutes months days and years Use the UP and DOWN buttons to modify the high lighted item Use the PLAY Button to save changes Use the MENU or BACK to exit without saving b Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer can be set to play for 15 30 60 90 120 180 240 or 300 min utes or OFF When that time expires the CC Wit ness will power off automatically Ae icon will appear at the top of the display to let you know that the Sleep Timer has been enabled The Sleep Timer will be disabled if the CC Witness is powered off and then on again The Sleep Timer can also be used to record radio shows for a CC Witness Display Screens and Functions speci
32. ote There are 10 memory presets available on each 430 band KHz 4 To recall a Station from Memory Preset Press 99 10 The amp radio screens have 6 functions 1 Playing AM or FM Radio Select or FM from Page 12 5 the UP or DOWN to recall memory presets Delete a Station from Memory Preset While playing a station that is preset press the BACK Button A message will ask you to confirm the deletion of the preset Highlight Yes then press the PLAY Button to confirm Record a Radio Station While playing a station press and release the REC button Press again to stop a recording See page 24 for more about recording CC Witness Display Screens and Functions FILES RADIO RECEPTION TIPS AM RECEPTION TIPS a AM radio reception can be further improved AM Files by turning OFF the AM display while FM Files listening See page 78 4 Using the CC Witness on the internal Mic Files battery will improve the AM reception Line Files The Crane Twin Coil AM Antenna will give the CC Witness large boost in AM reception www ccrane com The CC Witness comes with 4 built in file folders located on internal memory When recording the files are FM RECEPTION TIPS automatically saved in these folders a When listening using the internal speakers improve the FM reception by using the 1 AM radio files
33. recording or playback at specified time amp date settings Voice recording with stereo microphones Playback Modes Play All Play Once Repeat All Random Play Repeat Equalizer modes Normal Classic Live Pop Rock Jazz Voice low cut and Filter High Internal storage 2GB Add up to 16GB of memory storage to the CC Witness by inserting an optional SD card 2 4 GB cards recommended for best compatibility Files can be copied to SD card or internal memory CC Witness Product Highlights File dividing From one file into several File rename function Highly sensitive built in stereo microphones External microphone can be attached through Mic Line In Jack Key lock function to prevent unintentional operation Sleep mode in 15 30 60 90 120 180 240 and 300 minutes Digital volume control 30 steps Fast forward rewind Search at 3 seconds 7 seconds 1 minute 2 5 minutes USB 2 0 interface for easy data transfer to and from a computer Internal Stereo Speakers 0 6W each otylish design and sturdy exterior with a wide LCD screen to maximize the display Long lasting Li ion polymer rechargeable battery 5V 900mA Page 3 2 Product Highlights sssini 3 Quick Start Guide 6 Buttons and Component Identification 7 Display Identification and ICONS 8 Getting Star
34. ry 2 Gigabytes 32Kbps 140 hours 64Kbps 70 hours 96Kbps 52 hours 128Kbps 35 hours 192Kbps 23 hours CD Quality 3 hours Note Available recording time is calculated on the available free space where the file will be recorded sound Settings Play Equal izer 3D Effect On Off On Off Default Volume Speaker Control b Mic Line Choice Choose from 3 input options for recording Play Equalizer The Play Equalizer has 8 1 MIC Mono settings Normal None Jazz Classic Pop Rock 2 MIC Stereo Live Voice Low Cut and Filter High These 3 LINE IN Stereo settings will change the sound of file in playback only These settings are also helpful for filtering out c Create Tracks This setting is used when high pitched electronic noise or to improve voice on recording from a CD player tape player record playback of AM files player or other external source When this setting 30 Effect On Off When this setting is turned is activated the CC Witness will detect the the CC Witness will adjust file playback to amount of silent space between audio tracks When sound three dimensional the set amount of time without sound expires the T T CC Witness will automatically create a new Dos SIT 7 VT recording track When Create Tracks is activated Miet ess Mek some clipping of the first part of the next audio track ma
35. s options Highlight the Setting you wish to configure using the UP and DOWN Buttons and then press and release the PLAY Button See page 15 for more information To Set or Review Timers Highlight Timers then press and release the PLAY Button Use the UP and DOWN Buttons to highlight Set Timers Then press and release the PLAY Button to select the highlighted item Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to change to the Timer you wish to set or review Use the UP and DOWN buitons to move between highlighted items Use the RIGHT and LEFT buttons to modify a highlighted item When finished press the PLAY Button Page 11 Display Screens and Functions to save your timer See page 20 for more information 6 To Record from Mic or Line in Jack While in menu screen press and release the REC Button to record from the internal microphone or LINE MIC jack 2 AM AND FM RADIO SCREEN the MENU screen then press and release the PLAY Button The radio will play automatically To exit press the MENU or BACK button Tuning Stations Press the RIGHT Button to tune to a higher frequency Press the LEFT Button to tune to a lower frequency Preset a Station to Memory a While playing a radio station press and release the PLAY Button b Select the desired preset memory number by pressing UP or DOWN a ae c When the desired preset memory number is blinking press the PLAY Button to confirm N
36. s about one minute to complete iv When formatting is finished position the LOCK CC Witness switch to the down position before using B RIGHT SPEAKER D VOLUME BUTTON The VOLUME Button has 30 levels of loudness Press and release or press and hold to increase or to de crease the volume D STEREO MICS The internal microphones are used to make voice recordings DLockswiTCH The LOCK SWITCH has two positions If moved to the up position then the CC Witness will be locked and all but tons will be disabled This feature is used to prevent but tons from being accidentally pressed during travel or storage If a button is pressed while locked the time and date will be displayed along with the Lock Switch ON message See page 10 MIC LINE IN JACK This jack is used to record from an external source such as a CD player radio or external microphone Choose be tween using a MIC or LINE IN source See page 17 Page 29 Buttons and Components D LEFT SPEAKER D SD CARD SLOT Add up to 16GB of memory storage to the CC Witness by inserting an optional SD card 2 4 GB cards recommended for best compatibility Note 1 The CC Witness has a limitation of viewing 2000 files per memory source You can have 2000 files on the internal memory and 2000 files on each SD card USB CONNECTION The USB Connection has 2 functions a While connected to a computer it is possibl
37. ted 9 Charging the Battery 9 LOCK WOP Ree t 10 Display Screens and Functions 11 11 and FM RAO 11 mrs C 11 SENOS qe 11 Ein 11 Record from or Line In 12 FM Radio cc 12 Playing FM Radlo 12 Tuning Stations esee sese 12 Preset a Station to Memory 12 Recall a Memory Preset 12 Delete a Memory Preset 12 Record a Radio Station 12 Page 4 Table of Contents Radio Reception Tips 13 13 Open Folder or Play File 14 Close Folder or File 14 Mark File as Favorite 14 LOCK d FIle E 14 Unlock a 14 gt 15 Play 15 Folder Views ee eee eue 15 Playback Modes 16 Record Settings
38. to record or play using the Internal or the optional SD Card memory Source lf the timer Status is set to record then select which source MIC or LINE to record from If the timer status is set to play then select which source AM radio FM radio or a saved File to play from Preset If you have set radio stations to memory presets then you can select them in this setting Freq Manually tune to the desired radio station Day s Choose to play or record on a specific Date or Weekday If Weekday is selected then by default every day will be selected to activate the timer To choose specific days highlight Daily and press the RIGHT or LEFT button to bring up a weekday selection screen Mark or unmark week days by pressing the DOWN button When finished press the PLAY Button to continue CC Witness Display Screens and Functions Start Sets the time when the timer will Start End Sets the time when the timer will End When finished and all settings are set press the PLAY Button to save the setup Confirm by selecting YES To exit the timer setup without saving press the BACK button then confirm by selecting NO Review Timers Hevieu Timers On 06 11 16 02 07 12 17 03 08 13 18 04 09 14 19 5 10 15 20 Th
39. ust the amount of time that passes before auto shut off occurs by configuring the Auto Off Time function in the System Settings menu options See page 19 When record from CD player using Create Tracks how do keep the first part of the next Page 26 track from being clipped Because the processor takes a few seconds to create a new recording you may have to manually create a new track while recording See page 24 7 The CC Witness is stuck What do do now Press the RESET Button on the side All files and settings will be retained 8 The CC Witness will not turn on Press the RESET Button on the side Then press and hold the PLAY Button for five seconds If this does not work then try charging the CC Witness for a few hours 9 The CC Witness will not record An error message displays File index full The CC Witness can view a maximum of 2000 files or 500 folders on a memory source When the file or folder limit is reached it will not be possible to record on the selected memory source Remove files folders or change memory source with the INT SD button to restore recording capabilities For more troubleshooting information see ccrane com CCWitness or email us at customerservice ccrane com Let us know what you ve learned CC Witness REC Record BUTTON and LIGHT The REC Button has 7 functions a It records AM or FM radio b It will record fr
40. y occur usually about half second Default Volume When the Witness is To manually create your own tracks press the UP powered on the volume will automatically lower Button while recording Use the slide bar to adjust to the Default Volume setting If the volume was CC Witness Page 17 Display Screens and Functions manually set lower than the Default Volume setting it will not change at power up Speaker Control Turns the speakers or off while the Witness is in the optional cradle accessory remain ON between button presses If set to Continue the backlight will remain ON Adjusting the Backlight Time setting is useful for conserving battery power as more power is used when the backlight is ON c LCD Control Use the slider bar to adjust the contrast of the display When set too low the display will not be as visible The default setting of 05 is usually best f FM Mono When this setting is on FM will always play in mono d ID3 Tag This setting is used to display added information that may be attached to computer audio files When set to ON and an audio file with ID3 tags is selected the title of the file may also contain the Artist Aloum track time and more When set to OFF only the title of the audio file will be displayed Most 103 tags can be viewed and edited with a Windows computer by selecting the C
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