Cambridge SoundWorks Playdock MP3, User Manual

After Removing Player

For neat appearance, slip the DC connector and miniplug 

into the Standby sockets.

Portable Operation

With the battery installed, PlayDock MP3 serves as a 

stand-alone music system. When the AC power adapter 

is disconnected, PlayDock MP3 automatically enters 

Standby

 mode (the Play/Mute light will go dark). 

Press the 

Play/Mute

 button to start portable operation. 

PlayDock MP3 will re-enter the battery-saving Standby 

mode after ten to fifteen minutes without an audio pro-

gram. Press the

Play/Mute

 button to resume playback in 

portable operation. 

The rechargeable battery will operate PlayDock MP3 for 

over 8 hours at a moderate volume level with a full charge. 

Continuous operation at maximum output level can reduce 

playtime to under 4 hours, even with a full battery charge.

In portable operation, PlayDock MP3 will not charge any 

connected MP3 player. Be sure your player device has 

sufficient charge for portable operation.

PlayDock MP3 shuts down automatically when the 

battery’s useful charge level is depleted. If auto shutdown 

occurs, do not attempt multiple restarts. This could perma-

nently damage the battery. The depleted battery should be 

recharged as soon as possible to maintain a long battery 

service lifetime.   

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NOTE: Leave the POWER 

button “in” unless storing 

PlayDock MP3. Use the 

PLAY/MUTE button for nor-

mal or portable operation.

In Portable operation, a dark PLAY/

MUTE indicator confirms the battery-

saving STANDBY mode. Press PLAY/

MUTE to resume operation.

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Keep The Internal Battery Charged

The battery charges whenever the AC power adapter is 

connected. It can not be over-charged. Unlike some bat-

tery types, the PlayDock MP3 sealed gel-cel battery has 

no “memory” behavior. It will fully recharge from any state 

of partial charge. You can safely use PlayDock in portable 

operation from any state of partial battery charge.

Never store PlayDock MP3 with the battery uncharged.

Duration of Portable Operation

For fastest battery recharge, put the POWER switch in the 

OUT position. Operating PlayDock reduces the recharge 

rate. Even with the POWER switch is OUT, a depleted 

PlayDock battery may take 18 hours to recharge.