Memorex MMP3642 User manual

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Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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User's Guide
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To play music right away, simply follow these steps:
Quick Start Guide
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1. Open the battery cover and insert an AA size battery (an Alkaline Battery is recommended),
make sure to observe the correct polarity before insertion.)
2. Insert the USB plug (Type "A") of USB cable (included in the package) into the USB port of
PC. Then press and hold the Stop ON/OFF to power on the Player.
3. The Player status will be displayed on the LCD. Then insert the other end of the connector
into the USB port of the Player.
4. A "new USB device found" message will be shown on PC monitor.
5. Click the icon "My Computer".
6. A Removable Disk is shown on the My Computer window.
7. You can copy the music files to this removable disk (i.e. Digital Audio Player).
For those using Window 98 & Window 98SE systems, installation of the driver(CD included) prior to
operating the unit is required.

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8. After all musical files are copied, remove the Player from cable. (Remarks: Double click the
"safe removal" icon on the task bar; the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" window will be pop
up. You can select the device you want to remove. Then, click the "Stop" button. You can
then unplug the device from the USB port of your computer.)
9. Press 4< to play music. Pressing the 4< button will stop the music.
10.Press 9 to play previous music file and : to play next music file.
11.Press + to increase the volume and - to decrease the volume.
12.Press and hold key three seconds to power off the player. Pressing and holding down the
 will turn the player on again.

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Table of Contents
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1. Key Features
 Function Keys
 LCD Window
2. Basic Operation
 Installing the Driver (for Win 98 and Win 98SE only)
 Firmware Upgrade Procedure
 Downloading files
 Formatting the Player
 Operation
3. Useful Features
 EQ Mode
 Repeat Mode
4. Additional Information
 External Memory Card
 Installing the Battery
 Installing the RealOne Player
 Safe Removal Procedure
 Trouble Shooting
 Precautions
 Accessories
 Technical Specifications
 Care and Maintenance
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Key Features
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lDigital Audio Player
 Supports MP3 and WMA.
lUSB interface for upload and download files (compiled to USB V1.1)
lFirmware Upgradeable
 Provides the latest updated features via free downloads from our website and upgradeable to
 other digital music format if available.
lDot Matrix LCD for displaying information.
l6 Equalizing Patterns
lLow battery level detection.
lThe Digital Audio Player will power off automatically if the player is idle for about 3 minutes.
lSupport for Win ME, Win 2000 and Win XP.
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Function Keys
LCD Windows BATTERY
INDICATOR
HOLD
FOLDER NAME
ARTIST/TITLE NAME
EXTERNAL
MEMORY
CARD
PLAY MODE EQUALIZER
VOLUME
PLAY TIMETHE ORDER
OF SONGS
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ON/OFF
Play / Stop
Vol up /
down
Backward
Forward
LCD Display
Battery Compartment
Memory Card socket
Hold
USB jack
Phone jack
EQ / Repeat

Basic Operation
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●Installing the Driver (for Win 98 and Win 98SE only)
 The USB mass storage function will not be activated without driver installation. To activate
 the USB mass storage function, please use the installation CD-Rom to install the driver.
 1. Install the "Memorex Solid State Digital Audio Player" program in your computer
  1.1 Insert the Installation CD
  1.2 An InstallShield Wizard will pop up automatically
  1.3 Click on Next to proceed the installation
  1.4 Once the installation is done, click on Finish
 Remarks:
 No Driver is required for Win ME, Win 2000 and Win XP. The OS will detect the Audio
 Player automatically after connection with the USB port is established.
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●Firmware Upgrade Procedure
 For WinME, Win2000 or WinXP only
 1. Install the "Memorex Solid State Digital Audio Player" program in your computer
  1.1 Insert the Installation CD
  1.2 An InstallShield Wizard will pop up automatically
  1.3 Click on Next to proceed the installation
  1.4 Once the installation is done, click on Finish
 2. Firmware Download
  2.1 Download the latest firmware from our website www.memorexeletronics.com. Unzip the
   firmware file into the directory C:\Program Files\Memorex\Digital Audio Player
  2.2 Click on Start and select Program. From program, select the Memorex Solid State Digital
   Audio Player, then click on Update.
  2.3 An Update dialogue box will pop up. Click on Start and the application program will
   begin to download the firmware.
 Remarks:
 Some memory space in Flash Memory is reserved for Firmware Upgrade Features. Therefore,
 usable memory space will be less than 64MB.
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●Downloading Files
 1. Connect the USB cable to the Digital Audio Player and the USB port of the computer.
 2. Store files/songs in the newly created removable hard disk.
●Formatting the Player
 1. Click on Start and select Program. From program, select the Memorex Solid State Digital 
 Audio Player, then click on Format.
 2. A Format dialogue box will pop up, click on Start and the application program will format 
 the Player.
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●Operation
 1. Insert the earphone plug into the earphone jack of the Digital Audio Player.
 2. Turn on the unit by pressing button.
 3. The unit will playback automatically, if it does not playback the music, press the 4< to 
 playback the music.
 4. Press 4< again to stop playing music.
 5. Press + button to increase the volume.
 6. Press - button to decrease the volume.
 7. Press 9 position to select the previous track.
 8. Press : position to select the next track.

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 9. Push and hold the Player function button to 9 position for fast reverse.
 10. Push and hold the Player function button to : position for fast forward.
 11. Push HOLD switch to lock all buttons. In this mode, the buttons will not function when 
 pressed. This is useful so that you don't accidentally change your settings. (In the case of 
 the stop status in the Music Mode, the player turns off automatically.)
12. Press and hold key three seconds to power off the player. Holding down the key 
 will turn the player on again.

Useful Features
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●EQ Mode
 - Press and hold EQ/REPEAT button while playing music to display the current EQ setting.
  Then press EQ/REPEAT button again to scroll the six EQ modes (Normal, Rock, Classic,
  POP, Jazz and Ultra Bass). The program will quit the EQ Mode if no consecutive key pressed.
●Repeat Mode
 - Press the EQ/REPEAT button to toggle different Repeat Mode functions.
  ■Play a single file repeatedly." "
  ■ Play all files in the player repeatedly." "
  ■ Randomly play all files in the player repeatedly and stop." "
  ■ Randomly play all files in the player repeatedly." "
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Additional Information
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●External Memory Card
 Installing songs
 1. Insert the external memory card and connect it to the computer.
 2. Save the files in the newly created drive.
 Recalling songs
 1. Insert the external memory card.
 2. The songs will be displayed and will be shown on the right hand bottom of the LCD
   window.
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 Notes:
 - To avoid battery leakage or corrosion, remove the battery from the player if the player is
  not to be used for a long time.
 - Remove a dead battery from the player immediately to avoid damaging the player.
 - When corrosion occurs, wipe the battery compartment immediately with a dry cloth and
  insert a new battery.
1. Push and open the battery
 compartment door.
2. Insert the battery with correct
 polarity.
3. Closethe battery compartment
 door.
lInstalling the Battery
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●RealOne Player Installation
 1. Insert the Installation CD
 2. Click on Start and select Program. From program, click on Windows Explorer.
 3. Select the directory of CD-ROM from Windows Explorer, and click on the folder of RealOne 
Player. Different versions of the application program will be displayed.
 4. Double click the version that you want to install in computer; the installation will then begin 
 automatically.
 5. Follow the RealOne Install Wizard step by step to finish the installation.
●Safe Removal Procedure
 Before disconnecting the Digital Audio Player from the USB cable, please make sure the
 following procedure is adhered to; otherwise damage may occur to the Player.
  lDouble click the "safe removal" icon on the task bar; the "Unplug or Eject Hardware"
   window will be pop up. You can select the device you want to remove. You can now
   safely unplug the device from the USB port of your computer.
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●Trouble Shooting
 Should any problem persist after you have checked these symptoms, consult your dealer or
 contact our support site at www.memorexelectronics.com
Symptom Possible Reason
No Power l Check whether the battery is exhausted.
l Check whether the battery had been
 inserted in properly.
Actions
l Replace with a new battery.
l Re-insert the battery
 according to the polarity.
l Check whether the jack is detached from
 the unit.
l Check whether VOLUME is set to "0".
l Check whether the battery is exhausted.
l Check whether the plug is contaminated/
 oxidized.
l Corrupted MP3 or WMA file.
l Re-insert the earphones
 again.
l Increase the volume.
l Replace with a new battery.
l Clean the jack.
l Download the files again.
No Sound
from
earphones
Failed to
download or
upload of
MP3/WMA file
l Replace with a new battery.
l Re-plug the cable at both
 ends.
l Replace a new USB cable.
l Check whether the battery is exhausted.
l Check the connection of USB cable.
l Damaged USB cable.
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●Precautions
lCopyright
  - Distributing copies of MP3 tracks without permission is a violation of the international
   copyright laws.
 l Safety
  - Vibration experienced during walking or exercising will not affect the player. However,
   dropping the player or dropping a heavy object on the player may result in damage or
   sound distortion.
  - Avoid spilling any liquid onto or into the player.
  - Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct
   sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain, mechanical shock, or an unleveled
   surface or in a car with windows closed during periods of excessive heat.
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 l ¡On Headphones and Earphones
  - Road Safety
   Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle. It may
   create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. It can also be potentially dangerous
   to play your headsets at high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossing.
   You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue to use in potentially hazardous
   situations.
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  - Preventing hearing damage
   Avoid using the headphone at a high volume. Hearing Experts advice not to play music
   loudly and for continuously long periods.
   If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue using the
   headphones.
  - Have consideration for others, keep the volume at a moderate level. This allows you to
   hear the sound from outside and to be considerate to the people around you.
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●Included Accessories
l Earphone
 l USB cable
 l User Manual
 l Installation CD
 l Warranty Card
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●Technical Specifications
Category Item
Audio
Frequency Range
Headphone Output
S/N Ratio
20Hz - 20KHz
20mW, 16ohm (Max.Vol)
85dB (MP3)
File Support File Type
Bit Rate
Tag Info
MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3, WMA, WAV (ADPCM)
8Kbps - 320 Kbps
ID3 Tag
Specification
Dimension
Battery 1 AA size Alkaline Battery
LCD Full Graphics
Language English
USB USB1.1
External Memory SD or MMC
Built-in Memory 64MB
Max. Playtime Approx. 15 hours (128Kbps, MP3)
Supported OS Win ME, Win 2000, Win XP
Firmware Upgradeable Yes (except Win 98)
Operating Temperature -5oC to 40oC
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O 63mmX62mmX20mm