OAKCASTLE CD-125 Portable CD Player User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Oakcastle
Table of Contents
OAKCASTLE CD-125 Portable CD Player
Product Information
The Oakcastle CD125 Portable CD Player is a versatile and portable device that allows you to enjoy your favorite music on the go. It comes with a range of accessories including a 3.5mm to 3.5mm AUX cable, USB to Type-C USB charging cable, earphones, and an instructions guide. The player is compatible with various formats including CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, and HDCD. It also supports TF cards up to 32GB, allowing you to expand your music library.
Product Usage Instructions
Inserting and Playing a Disc:
To insert a disc, follow these steps:
- Push the OPEN button on the right-hand side to open the door.
- Insert your index finger into the center hole of the disc and take the edge of the disc with your thumb.
- Press the disc gently to make it steady and ensure it is properly in place.
- Close the disc door gently.
Note: The player is only compatible with CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, and HDCD formats.
Inserting and Playing a TF Card:
To insert a TF card and play its contents:
- Insert the TF card into the player.
- Hold down the play button on the player.
Note: The TF card supports up to 32GB.
Turning On and Off the Player:
To turn on the player:
- Slide the power switch located on the side to the ON position.
- Alternatively, when the power switch is already in the ON position, press the PLAY button once.
Note 1: If the player enters standby mode after playing a disc and no activity is detected for 20 seconds, press the PLAY button to restart the player.
Note 2: To lock the buttons and prevent accidental presses, toggle the HOLD switch on the side to the ON position. Toggle it back to the OFF position to release the buttons.
To turn off the player:
- Press the STOP button twice.
- Alternatively, slide the power switch to the OFF position.
Note: If the player will not be used for a long time, it is recommended to turn the power switch to the OFF position.
Setting Up Playback Modes:
To set up different playback modes:
- Press the MODE button to cycle through the available modes: Repeat 1 (REP!), Repeat all (ALL), Random Play (SHUF), and Preview Play (INTRO).
Programming Tracks:
To program tracks for playback:
- When the play stops, press the PROG button to enter programming mode.
- Use the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to select the track you want to program.
- Press PROG again to confirm the programming.
- You can program up to 30 tracks in this mode.
- To enter programming play mode, press the PLAY button. To cancel or reprogram, press the STOP button directly to enter the stop mode.
Playing MP3 Discs:
To play MP3 discs:
- Ensure the player is powered on.
- Insert the MP3 disc into the player and close the disc door gently.
- Use the DIR button to select the playlist when playing an MP3 disc.
Adjusting Volume and Sound Effects:
To adjust the volume:
- Rotate the volume knob located on the side of the player to the left or right to decrease or increase the volume.
- Listen to music at an appropriate volume to protect your ears.
To set up different sound effects:
- Press the EQ button to cycle through the available sound effects: BBS, POP, JAZZ, ROCK, and CLASSIC.
3 YEAR WARRANTY
Register your product online for a FREE 3 year extended warranty at: www.oakcastle.co.uk
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- A. Oakcastle CD125 Portable CD Player
- B. 3.5mm to 3.5mm AUX cable
- C. USB to Type-C USB charging cable
- D. Earphones
- E. Instructions Guide
CONTROLS & FUNCTIONS
USER GUIDE
How to insert a disc
push this and take the edge ohe disc wit your tents. Poes the disc genty x
make nstady, and make sure the disc is properly in place. Close the disc door
gently.
NOTE: The player is only compatible with CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, HDCD
formats.
Insert TF Card
After inserting the TF card, hold down the play button on the player. NOTE: The TF card supports up to 32GB.
How to Turn the Player on
There are two ways to turn on the player:
- The power switch is located on the side. Slide it to ON position to turn on the player.
- When the power switch is in ON position, only press PLAY button once to turn on the player.
NOTE: When a disc is played to the end and there is no activity after 20 seconds, the player will enter a standby mode. Please press the PLAY button to restart the player.
NOTE 2: A HOLD switch is on the side to lock the operations of all buttons to avoid mistouch.
When the HOLD switch is in ON position, all buttons will be locked; toggled it to OFF position to release all buttons.
How to Turn the Player off
There are two ways to turn off the player:
- Press STOP button twice to turn off the player. ( In this way, the player will start from the beginning).
- Slide the power switch to OFF position to turn off the player. It will start from where you stopped when you turn it on.
NOTE: Please turn the power switch to OFF position if the player no longer be used for a long time.
How to Charge the Player
How to choose a charger: This product is only equipped with one charging
cable. You can choose any charger that supports USB 2.0 protocol or standard
USB charger of a cellphone running in Android or iOS system to charge for the
player.
Charging Time: It will be take approx. 4 hours to fully charge the player
according to the standard USB 2.0 protocol. When the battery is being charged,
the LED indicator is red. Once the player is fully charged, the LED indicator
will turn green.
NOTE: When there is low battery symbol showing on the screen, it means
that you need to charge the player.
PLAY
How to Set-Up the Circle Mode
Each time the MODE button is pressed, the order of the tracks played will be
as follows: Repeat 1 (REP!), Repeat all (ALL), Random Play (SHUF), Preview
Play (INTRO) (only 10 second per track will be played in this mode).
How to Program the Player
Press the PROG button to each the programming mode when the play stops, press
the PREVIOUS or NEXT button to select the track you want t program, press PROG
again to confirm the programming. Up to 30 tracks can be programmed in this
mode. After that, press the PLAY button to enter the programming play mode.
Press the STOP button directly to enter the stop mode to cancel or reprogram.
How to Play MP3 Disc
Be sure the player is power on, while inserting the MP3 disc into the player,
then close the disc door gently.
DIR Button: Select the playlist when it plays a MP3 disc.
How to Set-up Sound
How to Adjust Volume
The volume knob is located on the side of the player. Rotate it to the left or
right to decrease or increase the volume. Please listen to music at an
appropriate volume to protect the ears.
How to Set-Up EQ Effect
Press the EQ button to change the different sound effects. There are a total
of 5 sound effects: BBS, POP, JAZZ, ROCK and CLASSIC.
A-B Repeat
- Press the display until it shows “A ON”.
- Press it again, the display shows “AB ON” which means it will repeat by A-B.
- Cancel A-B: Press A-B button once again, the display shows “AB OFF”.
OTHER FEATURES
Time Setting of Screen Sleep
The screen will be turned off after 10 second of inactivity. The screen will
be turned on when any button is pressed.
Key Lock
After playback mode and sound effects have been set-up, you can toggle the
power switch to the HOLD position.
Last
Memory
- ON: The player will return to the last stop-track on the disc.
- OFF: The player will not return to the last stop-track on the disc.
- Press and hold the PROG button to turn the last memory function on or off. ON or OFF will display on the screen.
- NOTE: Press STOP twice and PLAY once,, it will be played from the beginning.
Connect to AUX devices
In order to use this player in different occassions, an extra AUX cable has
been supplied to connect this player to any device with AUX interface
conveniently, such as: home theatre, music centre, Bluetooth speakers,
vehicles, headphone amplifiers and more.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Reason | Solu on |
|---|---|---|
| Cannot be turned on | Switch is not turned on. | Press the |
ON/OFF bu on.
HOLD is turned on.| Press the HOLD bu on.
The ba ery is exhausted.| Charge the ba ry.
The player is damaged.| Please contact Oakcastle Tech Support.
Cannot read discs| The disc is installed incorrectly.| 1. Make
sure the label side of the disc is facing up.
2. Ensure disc is inserted fully.
The disc cannot be recognised.| The player is only compa ble with CD,
CDR, MP3 & HDCD
The disc is dirty or damaged.| 1. Make sure the disc is not heavily scratched or damaged.
2. Wipe the disc gently from the centre towards to the edge of the disc with a clean and so cloth.
3. Try another disc to check if the disc is faulty.
The loader is dirty.| Wipe the lens gently with a degreasing
co on swab.
Cannot charge ba ery| There is no current at power
outlet.
| Make sure the power outlet is working.
The plug is not plugged in
correctly.
| Make sure that the two plugs of the
power cords are connected correctly.
The charger is damaged.| Replace a charger with one that matches
the original specifica on (DC5V/1A).
The player is damaged.| Please contact Oakcastle Tech Support. NOTE: While charging, make sure the Power Source and the Charging Voltage are DC5V/1A. Excessive voltage input
may cause machine overload damage.
Automa cally skips parts of the contents of the disc| The player has MODE func on (Repeat, Repeat All, Random
Play& Preview Play).
| Please ensure Preview Play MODE is off.
Noisy & Screaming when it plays| Usage me of the
disc may be too long, so the disc is not smooth.| 1. Make sure the disc is
not heavily damaged.
2. Wipe the disc gently from the centre towards to the edge of the disc with a clean and so cloth.
3. Try another disc to check if the disc is faulty.
If there is a scratching sound from inside of the CD player this might be caused due to the
CD not being inserted correctly.
| Please change to another disc, and do not use the other one again.
SPEC & WARRANTY
SPECIFICATION
WARRANTY
All products come with a standard 12 month warranty. All items must be
registered on www.oakcastle.co.uk for the warranty to be valid. Once on the
web page, use the menu ti find “Register Your Product”. You will also be given
the chance to extend your warranty for an additional 24 months, free of
charge.
SAFETY INFORMATION
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions. Instructions are also available for download at www.oakcastle.co.uk
- Heed all Warnings
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not clean the apparatus near or with water
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Protect the power from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Unplug this apparatus during light storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been dropped.
- No naked flame sources, such as lit candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
- Dispose of used electrical products and batteries safely according to your local authority and regulations.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be places on the apparatus. Main plug is used to disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the main mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the main socket outlet completely. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
You should now recycle your waste electrical a goods and in doing so help the
environment. This symbol means an electrical product should not be disposed of
with normal household waste. Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility
for dispos al when finished with.
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.
- Risk of electric shock.
- Do not open
- Read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference
- When servicing, use only identical replacement parts
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference