C. Crane SoftSpeaker-3 User Manual

Getting to know your
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SOFTSPEAKER 3
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Power Button – Press briey to turn ‘ON’ the Amp for one hour. Extend time by
holding the power button longer: (1 light = 1 hour), (2 lights = 4 hours), (3 lights = 8 hours).
The sleep timer is always set to save batteries.
Indicator Lights – Briey lit to show sleep timer hours when POWER button is held and
battery life when BATTERY button is held. Middle light is always lit
to show when power ‘ON’.
Volume Control – Changes volume when dial is rotated.
Battery Tester – Press and hold to check battery life: (1 indicator light = 1% - 33%)
(2 lights = 34% - 66%), (3 lights = 67% - 100%)
TONE Switch – Changes tone between ‘Voice’ (up position) and ‘Music’
(down position). The ‘Voice’ setting is tuned for listening to audio books and
talk radio. The ‘Music’ setting provides full range audio with a boost but
consumes about 50% more power.
AMP Switch – Allows you to bypass the amplier when used without
batteries. The Volume control will still operate when AMP is o.
Batteries – Requires 2 AAA (Alkaline or NiMH) batteries. See battery
orientation in diagram on this page. Battery life is about 80 hours when
using the ‘Voice’ tone setting.
Battery Compartment Cover – Push indented arrow and slide down to remove cover.

C. Crane SoftSpeaker-3 Specifications

General

Type	Portable Speaker
Driver Size	3 inches
Frequency Response	100 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	8 ohms
Cord Length	6 feet
Plug	3.5mm
Power Source	AC Adapter or Battery
Input	3.5mm

Summary

Softspeaker 3 Controls and Features Overview

Power Button and Sleep Timer

Press briefly to turn on amp for one hour. Extend time by holding the button for longer durations.

Indicator Lights Functionality

Briefly show sleep timer hours or battery life. Middle light indicates power 'ON'.

Volume and Tone Adjustment

Adjust volume with the dial and select 'Voice' or 'Music' tone with the switch.

Battery Testing and Management

Test battery life by pressing the button. Requires 2 AAA batteries, offering ~80 hours of use.

Amplifier Switch and Battery Compartment

Bypass amplifier with the AMP switch. Access batteries via the slide-down compartment cover.

Softspeaker 3 Usage and Specifications

How to Use Your Softspeaker

Place indented in pillow, connect audio source. Use caution with high volume to protect hearing.

Technical Specifications

Lists sensitivity, frequency, impedance, cable length, driver unit, and warranty.