CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:05 PM Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Ver. 2.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:06 PM Page 2 Before Use Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 33 before use. It is important to read and understand all instructions. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE RADIO.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:06 PM Page 3 Table of Contents Preface ...................................................................... 4 Introduction .............................................................. 4 Unpacking ................................................................ 4 Product Highlights ................................................... 5 Quick Start Guide .....................................................
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 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 Introduction The CC Witness combines the latest digital audio engineering with AM/FM radio. With this device you can record almost anything that makes noise into a digital audio file.
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CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:08 PM Page 6 Quick Start Guide Fully charge the Battery before use. See page 12. Press and hold the PLAY iII Y button for 2 seconds to turn the power on. See page 10. Note: The “MENU” screen is the starting point for all functions. You can access the “MENU” screen at any time by pressing the MENU Button P. To Highlight an item = Use the UP U W and DOWN I U Buttons.
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CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:09 PM Page 9 Buttons and Components Q REC (Record) BUTTON and LIGHT The REC Button has 7 functions: a. It records AM or FM radio. b. It will record from the internal microphone or an external microphone plugged into the Line/Mic input. c. Stops a recording. d. Stops play of a timer activated file or recording. e. Hold to record for 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours. f. Flashes when powering off when a timer is set. g.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:10 PM Page 10 Buttons and Components d. e. f. g. h. 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. i. Locks highlighted file so it cannot be modified. Y PLAY BUTTON iII The PLAY Button has 7 functions: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. U Power On/Off by holding down. Opens highlighted “File” folder.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:10 PM Page 11 Buttons and Components { switch to the “down” position before using. EDIT BUTTON The EDIT Button has 1 function: q RIGHT SPEAKER } w VOLUME + – BUTTON e LOCK SWITCH r MIC t MIC/LINE IN JACK Opens and closes the file EDIT menu. 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”.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:11 PM Page 12 Buttons and Components • Getting Started y LEFT SPEAKER u SD CARD SLOT Add up to 16GB of memory storage to the CC Witness by inserting an optional SD card. Note: The CC Witness has a limitation of viewing only 2000 files per memory source. You can have 2000 files on the internal memory and 2000 files on each SD card.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:12 PM Page 13 Getting Started Computer Charging: Using the supplied USB cable, see illustration on page 12, connect the 24-pin USB connector end (with the buttons) to your CC Witness at the 24-Pin USB Connection i. Connect the opposite end (with the regular USB plug) to your computer. When connected, the screen will display “USB Connected”.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:12 PM Page 14 Getting Started Battery Level Icon: LOCK SWITCH To turn the CC Witness LOCK Switch “On”, slide the LOCK Switch e “up”. Full Battery Low Battery 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.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:12 PM Page 15 Display Screens and Functions “MENU” SCREEN PLAY iII Y (page 10)— Press and hold the PLAY Button for 2 seconds to turn the power on. Note: Charge the Battery before use. See page 12. 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.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:13 PM Page 16 Display Screens and Functions RIGHT i > T and LEFT
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:13 PM Page 17 Display Screens and Functions “FILES” SCREEN RADIO RECEPTION TIPS AM RECEPTION TIPS: a. AM radio reception can be further improved by turning “OFF” the AM display while listening. See page 22. b. Using the CC Witness on the internal battery will improve the AM reception. c. The C. Crane Twin Coil AM Antenna will give the CC Witness a large boost in AM reception (www.ccrane.com). FM RECEPTION TIPS: a.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:13 PM Page 18 Display Screens and Functions “LINE” source. Note 2: Recordings made on the same day and from the same source (“AM”, “FM”, “LINE”, or “MIC”) will be automatically stored in a subfolder representing the day it was recorded. Timer recordings will be stored in a subfolder that represents the timer number used. Play File — When a file is highlighted, press the PLAY Button iII Y.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:14 PM Page 19 Display Screens and Functions “SETTINGS” SCREEN The “Settings” screen is categorized into 5 main groups: 1. “Play Settings” a. “Folder Views” — Choose how your files are displayed when viewed. i. “View by Folders” — This setting groups your files into folders that are categorized by recording source. ii. “View all Files” — This setting groups all your files into one area.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:14 PM Page 20 Display Screens and Functions iii. “View Favorites” — This setting will group and only display files marked as a “Favorite” L. All other files will not be displayed. 2. “Record Settings” iv. “Spot Marked” — This setting will group and only display files that have been “Marked” a. All other files will not be displayed. See page 26 for more information about View Favorites and Spot Marked. b.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:15 PM Page 21 Display Screens and Functions the internal memory (2 Gigabytes): 32Kbps = 140 hours 64Kbps = 70 hours 96Kbps = 52 hours 128Kbps = 35 hours 256Kbps = 17 hours amount of time without sound before creating a new track. 3. “Sound Settings” Note: Available recording time is calculated on the available free space where the file will be recorded. b. “Mic/Line Choice” — Choose from 3 input options for recording: 1. MIC (Mono) 2.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:15 PM Page 22 Display Screens and Functions manually set lower than the “Default Volume” setting, it will not change at power-up. e. “Speaker On/Off” — This setting is used with the (optional) cradle accessory only. When set to “OFF”, the icon will display. When the CC Witness is placed in the cradle, the speaker will turn off.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:16 PM Page 23 Display Screens and Functions 5. “System Settings” a. “Time and Date” — Use the RIGHT i > T and LEFT
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:16 PM Page 24 Display Screens and Functions source. When “Date_Time_#_Freq” is selected, file names from recordings will display month, day, year, time, track number, freq/recording source, and format. g. “10 or 9 KHZ” —If using the CC Witness to listen to AM radio in Europe, use this setting to switch AM Radio to 9kHz AM tuning steps.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:16 PM Page 25 Display Screens and Functions I U buttons to move to the next or previous timer setting. When all settings are set, save the timer setup by pressing the PLAY Button iII Y. 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.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:17 PM Page 26 Display Screens and Functions “EDIT” SCREEN The “EDIT” screen has 5 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. a. To erase a file, you must have the fileʼs title highlighted or be playing the file. b.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:17 PM Page 27 Display Screens and Functions • File Play Note 1: “Favorite File” can also be marked while play is stopped, by pressing the PLAY SPEED Button O 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 19 for more about viewing options. 5.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:17 PM Page 28 File Play • Recording Change Playback Mode — Press and hold INT/SD A< >B Button R to change between play modes. Repeat a Section — Press the INT/SD A< >B Button R to mark 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).
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:18 PM Page 29 Transferring Files To and From a 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 24-Pin USB Connection i. 2. Click on the ʻMy Computerʼ 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 CC Witness. 4.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:18 PM Page 30 FAQs and Troubleshooting Yes, on the FM band, or the Mic/Line Input. 1. Does the CC Witness record in Stereo? Yes, the CC Witness receives FM Stereo. 2. Does the tuner receive FM Stereo? Yes, when the progress bar reaches the Spot marked, press the BACK W button to clear that Mark. 3. Can I clear one “Spot Mark” at a time? When CC Witness firmware upgrades are available, they will be posted for download at crane.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:18 PM Page 31 Glossary of Icons PLAY ICONS Play file at normal speed. Play file at half speed. Play file at near three-quarter speed. Play file at one-third faster than normal speed. Play file at one-half times faster than normal. Fast forward at 3 times normal play speed. Fast forward at 7 times normal play speed. Fast forward at 60 times normal play speed. Fast forward at 150 times normal play speed.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:19 PM Page 32 Specifications and Compatibility 5V 900mA Rechargeable Lithium-Polymer Battery RECHARGING TIME ~ 4 Hours 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 POWER FM ANTENNA Earphones or FM Antenna wire (plugged into earphone jack) S/N RATIO AM: 35dB FM: 45dB at 1mV 98.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:19 PM Page 33 Safety Instructions Ꮨ READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT 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 Check the CC Witness, and any accessories regularly.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:19 PM Page 34 Optional Accessory Kit 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, and a Silicone Cover to give your new digital recorder an extra layer of protection. AC ADAPTOR CHARGING CRADLE AC ADAPTOR A special high power, low noise AC adaptor is required for the best AM recordings from the AM/FM radio.
CCrane_Manual_Ver2.4_CC Witness:Manual_CC Witness 11/19/09 6:20 PM Page 36 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.
