Memorex MPD-8505CP User manual

MP3 PERSONAL COMPACT DISC
PLAYER WITH 105 SECOND DIGITAL
ANTI SKIP PROTECTION
MODEL: MPD8505CP
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
ATTENTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
DANGER:
This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read Compact
Discs. This laser Compact Disk Player is equipped
with safety switches to avoid exposure when the CD
door is open and the safety interlocks are defeated.
Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open
and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct
exposure to beam. Please do not attempt to defeat
or bypass the safety switches.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
SURGE PROTECTORS:
It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC
connection. Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered
under warranty for this product.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
• Do not open the CD compartment while the CD is rotating.
• Always keep the CD compartment closed when not in use.
• Keep all foreign objects out of the CD compartment.
• Place the unit on a stable surface.
• Avoid installing the unit is locations described below:
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating
appliances such as electric heaters.
• On top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much
heat.
• Placed lacking ventilation or dusty places.
• Places subject to constant vibration.
• Humid or moist places.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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Welcome MP3
01 004 MP3
Many of the buttons have dual functions, meaning they
will perform one function in the Normal mode and a
different function in the Search mode. The descriptions
on the following page will indicate the function while in
the Normal mode, followed by the function in the File
Search mode (if applicable).
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
No. Name Normal Mode File Search
1 Display LCD Function Display
2 Battery Insert Batteries, see
Compartment page 5
3 FILE SEARCH Search for MP3 files ENTER
4 DISPLAY MP3 Display select 0, CLEAR
5 FILE/DIR. Locate MP3 file 9, “Space”
6 RESUME CD: Continues playback from 8,W,X,Y,Z
last track played.
MP3: Continues playback from
last position played.
7 ANTI-SKIP Anti Skip Protection 7,T,U,V
ensures continuous playback.
8 PROGRAM Memorizes & reviews programs. 6,P,Q,R,S
9 OPEN Switch Slide to the right to open the CD
compartment.
10 DC4.5V Jack Use with external Power Supply.
11 PLAY/PAUSE Turns the unit on. Also starts 1,A,B,C
and pauses playback.
12 STOP Stops CD play, clears a 2,D,E,F
program. Also turns the unit off.
13 LINE OUT Jack Connect to an external amplifier,
such as a car stereo.
14 PHONES Jack Connect 3.5mm headphones.
15 VOLUME Adjusts the volume.
16 SKIP/SEARCH+ Press & release:Skip forward. 3,G,H,I
Press & Hold: Search forward.
17 SKIP/SEARCH– Press & release:Skip backward. 4,J,K,L
Press & Hold: Search backward.
18 DBBS Turns BASS enhancement on/off.
19 PLAY MODE Cycles between RANDOM, 5,M,N,O
INTRO,REPEAT A,REPEAT1.
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INSTALLATION
This CD player can be powered by either 2 “AA” batteries, a car
or the provided AC adapter.
AC Operation
To operate the unit using AC power, connect the AC adapter
(included) to the DC4.5V jack on the rear of the CD Player and to
a wall outlet having 120V, 60Hz AC only. The batteries are
automatically disconnected when the AC adapter is used.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter provided with this unit.
Disconnect the adapter when not in use.
Battery Installation
Batteries need to be replaced when “LOW
BATTERY” appears in the display. Fresh Alkaline
batteries will last approximately 7 hours with ESP
off, and 6 Hours with ESP on.
1. Open the battery compartment door on the
bottom of the unit by sliding it out and then
lifting it. To prevent the possibility of
losing the cover, it cannot be removed.
2. Insert two (2) “AA” batteries (not included)
according to the polarity diagram. Alkaline
batteries are recommended for longer
playing time.
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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and
Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
2. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
3. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they
can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Using the Cassette Adapter
Compact discs played in this unit
can be heard through a cassette
deck by using the CD Cassette
Adapter (included). When
listening to a CD in the car, use
the CD Cassette Adapter and
DC Car Cord to play a CD through the car stereo cassette deck.
Operating Instructions:
1. Put the CD player on a horizontal, vibration-free and stable
surface. Make sure it is in a safe place where it is not a danger
or obstacle to the driver and passengers.
2. Connect the CD plug of the Voltage Converter to the 4.5V DC
jack of the CD player and the other end into the car cigarette
lighter. Use only with a 12V, negative grounded car battery.
3. Insert the cassette adapter plug into the LINE OUT jack of the
CD player.
4. Turn on the cassette deck, set the deck’s volume to a low level
and insert the cassette adapter with the THIS SIDE UP label
facing upwards.
If using an auto-reverse
cassette deck, set the
direction control as if
playing the top side of
the cassette adapter or
the adapter will not work.
5. Play the CD and adjust
the volume on the
cassette deck. The CD
player’s VOLUME
control does not affect
the volume.
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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
Playback Through a Home Audio System:
By using a home audio connection cable, superb CD sound
can be heard through your home audio system. Before
making any connections, turn off the power to all equipment.
Plug a connection cable (not included) between the LINE
OUT jack on the side of the CD player and the amplifier’s CD
or AUX input jacks. (Do not connect it to the amplifier’s
PHONO jacks.)
NOTE: If the CD player interferes with TV or radio reception,
move the CD player away from the TV or radio or turn off the
power to the CD player.
Headphones:
Connect the supplied headphones into the green PHONES
(Headphones) jack.
Use your common Sense when using headphones:
• Hearing Safety: Do not play your unit at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or discontinue use.
• Traffic Safety: Do not use while operating a motor vehicle.
It may create a traffic hazard and it is illegal in many
areas. You should use extreme caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations. Even
if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you
hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume so high
that you can’t hear what’s around you.
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OPERATION
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button ❶
to turn the unit on.
Open the CD compartment lid by
sliding the OPEN switch ❷ .
Gently press a disc, label side up,
onto the spindle until it locks in
place.Close the CD compartment
lid; the total tracks and playing
time (and folders, if using MP3)
will appear in the display.
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Adjust the VOLUME control ❶
and DBBS switch ❷ as
desired.
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When the disc is through playing,
it will stop. Press the STOP
button to stop the disc before it is
finished. Press the STOP button
again to turn the unit off.
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button to begin playback; the
current track and elapsed
playing time (and folder, if
using MP3) will appear in the
display.
CD 01 00:12
ESP
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TO INSERT AND PLAY A CD
This CD player is designed to play all kinds of Audio Discs and
MP3 CD ROMS, such as CD recordables and rewritables. Do
not try to play CDI, CDV, DVD or computer CDs.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CD PLAYBACK NOTES:
• See page 15 for more information on MP3’s.
• When recording (“burning”) CDs, make sure the session is “finalized”,
or simply record (“burn” only one session). You can find more
information on “finalizing” in your CD recorder’s manual.
• This unit is capable of playing standard CDs or 3” singles; no adapter
is required.
• If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all,
“no disc” will appear in the display.
• If a disc is not recorded properly, “disc error” will appear in the
display.
• Playback will stop when you open the CD compartment, but it is not
recommended to open the compartment before the STOP button is
pressed.
• If there is no activity for 60 seconds, the unit will turn itself off to save
the batteries.
• It may take 10 to 30 seconds for the player to read an MP3 CD and
begin playback, depending on the number of tracks burned on the CD.
During CD playback, if you
wish to pause the disc
momentarily, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button . Playback
stops but the disc continues to
spin and the elapsed time
flashes in the Display.
CD 01 00:12
ESP
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Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button again to release Pause
and resume playback. The
sound returns and the
elapsed time in the Display
stops flashing.
CD 01 00:12
ESP
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CD PAUSE CONTROL
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