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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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.
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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.
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