Memorex MPD8506 User manual

MP3 PERSONAL COMPACT DISC
PLAYER WITH 45 SECOND DIGITAL ANTI
SKIP PROTECTION
MODEL: MPD8506
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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2
3
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9
6
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5
4
10
11
13
16
17
18
19
14
15
12
Many of the buttons have dual functions, meaning they
will perform one function in the Normal mode and a
different function in the File 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 STOP Stops CD play, clears a 2,D,E,F
program. Also turns the unit off.
3 PLAY/PAUSE Turns the unit on. Also starts 1,A,B,C
and pauses playback.
4 LINE OUT Jack Connect to an external amplifier,
such as a car stereo.
5 PHONES Jack Connect 3.5mm headphones.
6 VOLUME Adjusts the volume.
7 PROG Memorizes & reviews programs. 6,P,Q,R,S
8 MODE Cycles between RANDOM, 5,M,N,O
INTRO,REPEAT A,REPEAT1.
9 DBBS Switch Adjusts the Bass Boost System
10 FILE/DIR. Locate MP3 file 9, SPACE
11 DISPLAY MP3 Display select 0, CLEAR
12 DC4.5V Jack Use with external Power Supply.
13 SKIP/SEARCH+ Press & release:Skip forward. 3,G,H,I
Press & hold: Search forward.
14 SKIP/SEARCH– Press & release:Skip backward. 4,J,K,L
Press & hold: Search backward.
15 Battery Insert Batteries, see
Compartment page 5.
16 ESP Electronic Shock Protection 7,T,U,V
ensures continuous playback.
17 RESUME CD: Continues playback from 8,W,X,Y,Z
last track played.
MP3: Continues playback from
last position played.
18 FILE/SEARCH Search for MP3 files. ENTER
19 OPEN Switch Slide to the right to open the CD
compartment.
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INSTALLATION
This CD player can be powered by either 2 “AA” batteries or an
AC adapter.
AC Operation
To operate the unit using AC power, connect an AC adapter (not
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.
NOTE: There is no AC adapter provided with this unit.
Battery Installation
Batteries need to be replaced when “LOW BATTERY” appears in
the display. Fresh Alkaline batteries will last
approximately 8 hours with a standard music CD
and 10 hours with an MP3 CD.
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)
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.
DBBS (Bass Boost System)
Slide this switch to the ON position to enhance the overall bass
sound.
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.
2
1
1
Adjust the VOLUME ❶ and
DBBS button ❷ as desired.
2
1
3
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.
4
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.
2
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, a disc error will occur.
• 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.
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button again to release Pause
and resume playback. The
sound returns and the
elapsed time in the Display
stops flashing.
2
CD PAUSE CONTROL
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK
FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK
After you insert the disc into
the CD player and the total
number of tracks appear on
the display, you may press
either the SKIP/SEARCH
➛➛ or ❿❿ button to select
a specific track for playback.
1
When the desired track
number (and file number if
using MP3) appears in the
display, press the PLAY/
PAUSE button. Playback will
begin with the track (or file)
you selected.
2
During playback, press and
release the SKIP/SEARCH
❿❿ button once to advance
the player to the beginning of
the next track. Press the
SKIP/SEARCH ❿❿ button
repeatedly to advance the
player to higher number tracks.
1
During playback, press and
release the SKIP/SEARCH ➛➛
button once to move the player
back to the beginning of the
currently playing track. Press
the SKIP/SEARCH ➛➛ button
repeatedly to move the player
back to lower numbered tracks.
2
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
2
1
2
1
When the desired track
number appears in the display,
press the PLAY/PAUSE button
to begin playback. The specific
track you selected will be
repeated continuously.
2
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ONE TRACK
To repeat a single track,
press the MODE button ❶
once; “REP 1” will appear in
the display. Press the
SKIP/SEARCH ➛➛ or ❿❿
button ❷ to select the specific
track that you wish to repeat.
1
HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH
During playback, depress and hold
either the SKIP/SEARCH ➛➛ or
❿❿ button to move the player
forward or backward within a track
to locate a specific musical
passage. The player will move
forward or backward at high speed
as long as the buttons are
depressed. When you release the
SKIP/SEARCH button, normal
playback will resume at that point.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button
to begin playback. All tracks on
the disc will be repeated
continuously.
2
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ALL TRACKS ON A CD
To repeat all the tracks on the
CD, press the MODE button
twice; “REP A” will appear in
the display.
2
1
2
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button
to begin playback. All files in the
selected directory will be
repeated continuously.
2
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF A FOLDER (MP3 w/folders only)
To repeat all files in a directory
(MP3 CD with more than one
folder only), press the MODE
button ❶ 3 times; “REP D” will
appear in the display. Press the
SKIP/SEARCH ➛➛ or ❿❿
button ❷ to select the specific
folder that you wish to repeat.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button
❶to begin Intro playback. The
first 10 seconds of all tracks on
the disc will be played in
sequence. Press the STOP
button ❷ to stop Intro playback.
2
1
2
INTRO PLAYBACK (Will play the first 10 seconds of each track)
While in the Stop mode,
press the MODE button 3
times (4 times if an MP3 CD
with multiple directories is
inserted); “INT” will blink in
the display.
1
Press the PLAY/PAUSE
button ❶ to begin playback.
The unit will play all the
tracks in random order. When
all the tracks have been
played, the unit will stop.
Press the STOP button ❷ to
stop Random playback.
2
1
2
TO RANDOMLY PLAY BACK A CD
While in the Stop mode,
press the MODE button 4
times (5 times if an MP3 CD
with multiple directories is
inserted); “RND” will blinking
the display.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 24 TRACKS)
Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks
will be played.
3
Press the FILE SEARCH/
ENTER button ❶ again to
finalize the program. Press
the PLAY/PAUSE button ❷ to
begin program playback.
1
2
4
Press the FILE SEARCH/
ENTER button to memorize
the track. Repeat steps 2 and
3 to program additional tracks
up to a maximum of 24 tracks.
1
Select a track to be
programmed by directly
entering it. For example, press
PLAY/PAUSE/1 ❶ and
STOP/2 ❷ to enter in track
number 12.
2
1
2
While in the Stop mode, press
the PROG button. The track
number will blink and “P-01”
will appear in the display. If
using a MP3 disc, see the
notes on page 14.
See the top of the following page for notes on Program playback.
NOTE: If an error is made while programming, hold the
DISPLAY/CLEAR button for 2 seconds to clear the memory.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
NOTES ON PROGRAM PLAYBACK
• MP3: If an MP3 CD is inserted, you will first select the
directory number in step 1, and then the file.
• You can review the program by pressing the PROG button,
then the SKIP/SEARCH button when playback is stopped.
• Press the REPEAT button twice during program playback to
repeat the program repeatedly until the STOP button is pressed.
• Press the STOP button to stop and cancel the program before
it is finished (the Program memory will be kept).
• Each file may be stored in the program memory as many times
as desired (up to 24 files).
• If an error is made while programming, hold the
DISPLAY/CLEAR button for 2 seconds to clear the whole
program.
ESP (ELECTRONIC SKIP PROTECTION)
This feature protects against loss of sound caused by vibrations
and shocks. Continuous playback is ensured once some of the
music has been stored into memory.
ESP will automatically be activated when listening to standard or
MP3 CDs. You cannot deactivate ESP while listening to an MP3
CD. However, you can deactivate it when playing a standard CD
by simply pressing the ESP button; the ESP indicator will
disappear from the display. Deactivating the ESP will conserve
battery life.
RESUME
This will allow you to resume playback of a CD that was
previously stopped. If you stopped a CD in the middle of playing,
simply press the RESUME button and the CD will continue at the
start of the last played track location where the CD was stopped.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
MP3 FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Please read before playing an MP3 CD.
Does the unit support packet write CD-RW?
Yes it can, you can ad or delete MP3 files without reformatting. It
appears like a PC hard drive.
Can the unit read regular music CDs?
Yes it can. However you can not mix MP3s and WAV files on the
same CD. If you do this your Portable MP3 CD Player will play
only the MP3 files.
Does the unit have Electronic Skip Protection built-in?
Yes it has an anti-shock buffer (45 seconds for standard CD and
120 seconds for MP3 CD). What it means for the everyday user
is that it can withstand road bumps, shaking, etc. There will be
no skipping when you jog, or run on a tread mill or drive on a
bumpy road.
Can I use the MP3 extension for non-audio data files?
No, this may result in serious malfunction and harmful noise
interference.
Can I mix MP3 files with other file types on the CDR?
Yes, but your Portable MP3 CD Player will ignore those files and
read only the MP3 files on the CDR.
Does the unit support multi-session CDRs?
If the MP3 CD is not finalized, you can burn a new group of MP3
files until the CD is full.
Does the unit support subdirectories (subfolders)?
Yes, the unit can read MP3 files from subfolders.
What appears on the display when playing back MP3 CDs??
The album, title and artist (if set when MP3 was recorded).
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
2
1
1
Select a file by directly entering
it. For example, press PLAY/
PAUSE/1 ❶ and STOP/2 ❷ to
enter in file number 12. Press
the ENTER button ❸ to begin
playback from that file.
3
2
1
2
MP3 FAST FILE SELECT
If an MP3 CD without Multiple Directories is inserted, you can
directly enter the desired file number as follows:
While the unit is in the Stop
mode, press the FILE/DIR.
button ❶ once; the file
number will blink. Then, press
the ENTER button ❷.
2
1
1
Select a directory by directly
entering it. For example, press
STOP/2 ❶ to enter in directory
number 2. Press the ENTER
button ❷ to begin playback of
that directory.
2
1
2
MP3 FAST DIRECTORY SELECT
If an MP3 CD with Multiple Directories is inserted, you can
directly enter the directory number as follows:
While the unit is in the Stop
mode, press the FILE/DIR.
button ❶ twice; the directory
number will blink. Then, press
the ENTER button ❷.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
1
Press the STOP/2DEF button
❶ 4 times to select the letter
“F”, then press the FILE
SEARCH/ENTER button ❷ to
enter the “F” and move the
cursor to the next position.
2
1
2
Press the ESP/7TUV button
❶ 3 times to select the letter
“U”, then press the FILE
SEARCH/ENTER button ❷ to
enter the “U” and move the
cursor to the next position.
2
1
3
MP3 SELECTING SONGS BY TITLE
You can search for a song by title, using the letter buttons to enter
the name of the song.
First, press the FILE SEARCH/ENTER button, followed by the
appropriate letters to enter the name of the song. Remember that
each letter button can enter 4 or 5 letters/numbers depending on the
number of times you press the button. If you press the 1ABC button
once, the number “1” appears. Press twice for “A”, 3 times for “B”
and 4 times for “C”. For example, if the first word in the song title is
“Funny”, you would enter the word “Funny” on the display as follows:
Press the FILE SEARCH/
ENTER button once.
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When done entering the title, press the FILE SEARCH
button once again and the player will search for the title.
Once found, playback will begin automatically.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
5
To insert a space between 2 words in a song title, press the
9/SPACE button twice.
It may not be necessary to enter the entire song title to select the
song. After entering the first few letters as described above, press
the FILE SEARCH/ENTER button again. The player will search
the disc for a song that begins with those letters and playback
begins automatically if it finds only one song. If the player finds
more than one song that begins with the same letters, the display
will show the list of songs. Use the SKIP/SEARCH ➛➛ or ❿❿
button to scroll through the list, and press the ENTER button
when the desired song is blinking to play it.
Continue to enter the word “Funny”
as follows:
“N’-Press MODE/5MNO button 3
times, press FILE SEARCH/ ENTER.
“N’-Press MODE/5MNO button 3
times, press FILE SEARCH/ ENTER.
“Y’-Press 8WXYZ button 4 times,
press FILE SEARCH/ ENTER.
4
MP3 SELECTING DIRECTORIES BY TITLE
You can search for a directory by title, using the letter buttons to
enter the name of the directory.
Simply press the FILE SEARCH/ ENTER button twice, then
follow the the instructions for steps 2 to 5 in the Selecting Songs
By Title section.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Directory 01
Skipped
Blur01.mp3
Blur02.mp3
Blur03.mp3
Blur04.mp3
Blur.jpg
Lyric.doc
Directory 02
Directory 04
Girl09.mp3
Girl10.mp3
Spice05.mp3
Spice06.mp3
Directory 03
Directory 05
Boyz11.mp3
Boyz12.mp3
Directory 07
Marx14.mp3
Twain15.mp3
2men07.mp3
2men08.mp3
Skipped
Directory 06
Bread13.mp3
Abba01.wav
Abba02.wav
(E) CD-ROM drive
SINGLE SESSION
The following chart is an example of a Windows Explorer
display that will appear on your computer monitor for a single
session MP3 CD ROM with Folders/Albums. Check the added
notes to help you understand the MP3 CD unit display and the
playback sequence of folders/albums and tracks on a single
session MP3 CD.
MULTI SESSION
The computer user does not need to finalize the CDR disc as
music is burned on the CD. Because of this, the music can be
downloaded at different times until the whole CD is full.
See the following page for notes regarding this diagram.
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