SMSL PL100 USER MANUAL

Safety Notes

• Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, or cold.
• Use the voltage specified on this unit only. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, or personal injury. The company will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of this unit with a voltage other than that specified.
• Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit by yourself. Contact a salesperson or customer service when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reason.
• When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e., when going on vacation), disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet.

Warranty Terms

Foshan Shuangmusanlin Technology Co., Ltd promises to offer good-quality products. If the product is broken within 7 days after purchasing when used normally, you can choose to send it back for return, replacement, or repairing (only the product that does not affect second sales can be returned). Repairing is free for one year if you use it normally.

The date of purchase is in accordance with the date on the invoice or receipt issued by the seller. If you buy it online, you can show the screenshot of the transaction.

If inappropriate usage causes the unit to be damaged, the warranty will be void. This includes:

• All damages from inappropriate use, including using it under non-normal working environment or without following the instructions.
• Dismantling, refitting, or repairing by the user in private.
• Causing damage by using fittings other than the designated or accredited ones.
• Inability to provide credible proof of purchase.

Send the unit back to the company for repairing.

Contact your SMSL Audio reseller for a return or replacement.

Features

• Philips slot-in mechanism components.
• Built-in CS43131 DAC chip to bring out the best performance of CD.
• Built-in 2nd PLL circuit to significantly reduce CD reading JITTER.
• Equipped with optical and coaxial raw digital output, supporting transmission to MQA DACs like SMSL SU-1.
• Equipped with high-power 3.5mm headphone output jack.
• High-quality all-aluminum alloy shell.
• High-quality gold-plated input and output connection jacks.
• Equipped with a full-function remote control.

Packing List

• 1 x SMSL PL100
• 1 x User manual
• 1 x USB cable
• 1 x Warranty card
• 1 x Remote control

Specifications

SMSL reserves the right to make improvements which may result in specification or feature changes without notice.

Remote Control

About the Remote Control

• If the remote control is still ineffective when it is close to the unit, replace it with a new battery.
• If the user does not use the remote control for a long time, remove the battery of the remote control.
• Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations on battery disposal.

Operating the Remote Control

Note: This remote controller uses 2 x R03/AAA batteries.

Button Functions:

• Power ON/OFF: [Power]
• Mute: [Mute]
• Volume -: [Volume -]
• Volume +: [Volume +]
• Play/Pause: [Play/Pause]
• Previous/Fast forward: [Previous/Fast forward]
• Next/Fast reverse: [Next/Fast reverse]
• Stop: [Stop]
• Open/Close: [Open/Close Disc Tray]
• Numbers: [0-9]
• Random: [Random Play]
• Repeat: [Repeat Play]

Component Identification

Front Panel:

• 1. Volume up: [Volume +]
• 2. Volume down: [Volume -]
• 3. Next/Fast reverse: [Next/Fast reverse]
• 4. Previous/Fast forward: [Previous/Fast forward]
• 5. Play/Pause / Power on/off: [Play/Pause/Power]
• 6. STOP/Open/Close: [Stop/Eject]
• 7. Remote window: [IR Receiver]
• 8. Indicator light: [Indicator]
• 9. Display: [Display Screen]
• 10. Disc slot: [Disc Slot]

Rear Panel:

• 11. Coaxial output: [Coaxial Out]
• 12. Optical output: [Optical Out]
• 13. 3.5mm headphone output: [Headphone Out]
• 14. RCA output: [RCA Out]
• 15. USB input (5V/2A): [USB Power In]

Instructions

Turn On/Off

• Plug in to power on: Plug in the power cord and the unit will automatically turn on.
• Button to power on: Press and hold the [Play/Pause/Power] button on the panel or press the [Power] button on the remote control.
• Button to power off: In the power-on state, press and hold the [Play/Pause/Power] button on the panel or press the [Power] button on the remote control.
• Please unplug the unit if it will not be used for a long time.

CD Playback

• Insert a disc with the cover facing up.
• The CD player reads the disc's TOC and shows total tracks.
• Press the play button on the remote or panel to playback.

Stop

• Press the [Stop/Eject] button on the panel or remote control to stop the current playback.
• Under stop status, pressing the stop button ejects the disc.

Pause Playback

• During CD playback, to interrupt playback for a short period, press the [Play/Pause/Power] button on the panel or remote control. The display will show [Pause]. Press the button again to resume normal playback.

Previous Track

• In CD playback state, press the [Previous/Fast forward] button on the panel or remote control. If the current track has played for less than 3 seconds, it will skip to the previous track. If the current track has played for more than 5 seconds, it will return to the beginning of the current track. Pressing again will skip to the previous track.

Next Track

• In CD playback state, to skip the current track, press the [Next/Fast reverse] button on the panel or remote control. This will interrupt the playback of the original track and start playback of the next track.

Jump to a Specific Track

• In CD playback state, press the number combination on the remote control to jump to the specified track. For example, to jump to the 12th track, press "1" and "2" on the remote control.

Random Play

• In CD playing state, press the [Random Play] button on the remote control. The corresponding icon will be shown on the display. The unit will randomly play disc tracks until all tracks are played.
• Press the [Random Play] or [Stop] button again to cancel the random play status.

Repeat Play

• To repeat the current track continuously, press the [Repeat Play] button on the remote control once. The display will show the [Repeat Current Track] icon. To replay all tracks on the disc, press the [Repeat Play] button again. The display will show the [Repeat All Tracks] icon. Press the [Repeat Play] button again to cancel the repeat function.

Mute

• Press the [Mute] button on the remote control while playing back. The display will show [MUTE], and the headphone or RCA analog output will be muted.
• In the Muting state, press the [Mute] button on the remote control again to resume normal playback state for headphone or RCA output.
• Mute has no effect on digital output.