Memorex MMP8500 - Biomorph 128 MB Digital Player User manual

User’s Guide
Personal FM
Stereo MP3/
WMA Player
MMP8500
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.

COPYRIGHT:
• Distributing copies of MP3 or WMA tracks without permission is a violation
of international copyright laws.
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; in a location subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock; on an unlevel
surface; or in a car with the windows closed during periods of excessive heat.
ROAD SAFETY:
• Do not use headphones while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. It
may create a traffic hazard and it is illegal in some areas. It can be potentially
dangerous to play your headset at a high volume while walking, especially at
pedestrian crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
FCC WARNING:
• This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the
modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or
modification is made.
PRECAUTIONS
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Dear Customer:
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start
of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun
and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries
Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your
equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and
clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without affecting
your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher
volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your
hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your
hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without
distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future.
After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment.
Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this
manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group
recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels
is included for your protection.
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Decibel
Level Example
30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE:
90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120 Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140 Gunshot blast, jet engine
180 Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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1. Headphone Jack
2. VOLUME +/– Buttons
3. Display
4. Battery Compartment and SD/MMC Memory Card Slot (Side of Unit)
5. PRESET/Power On-Off/Stop Button
6. Function Switch (Play, Pause, Skip+/–, Tuning +/–)
7. MODE Button (Main Menu/Setting)
8. LOCK Switch
9. EQ/REPEAT Button
10. USB Jack

BATTERY INSTALLATION
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When the bars in the battery indicator (in the display) become low
(see figure 1), replace the battery as follows.
1. Open the battery door by sliding it towards the bottom of the
unit as shown in figure 2.
2. Flip the battery plate upward and insert one (1) “AAA” cell
battery (included) as shown in figure 3. Alkaline batteries are
recommended for the longest playing time.
3. Flip the battery plate to its original position as shown in figure 4 and slide
the battery door back on.
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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as indicated. Reversed
batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent damage
or injury from possible battery leakage.
4. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4
Battery
Low Battery Full
Figure 1

INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
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Insert the arm strap into the slot on the
rear of the unit and pull through.
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ARM STRAP
Pull the arm strap and insert it into the
buckle.
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Pull the strap and fold over, then fasten
the velcro.
3HEADPHONE JACK:
Turn on the unit and set the volume
to low. Insert the headphone’s plug
into the Headphone jack.

TO INSTALL THE "DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER" CD SOFTWARE
For Windows98 or 98SE:
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.
For Windows ME, Windows2000 or Windows XP:
Windows will automatically detect the Audio player without installing the CD software
when the USB cable is connected. But to Format the player, update the driver or to
uninstall the software, you must install the CD software.
For Macintosh OSX:
Macintosh OSX will automatically detect the Audio player without installing the CD
software . Do not install the software when using a Macintosh.
If you are connecting your player to your computer for the first time, please follow
these instructions:
Procedure to Install Player Driver
1. Insert the Installation CD-ROM into the CD Drive. Then the Auto-run program will
start to install the driver automatically.
NOTE: If the setup does not start, please run the setup.exe in the CD-ROM Drive
directory. Click setup.exe on the installation CD.
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2. Follow the on screen instructions to install the driver. Please install the Player driver
in the directory "C:\Program Files\Memorex\Digital Audio Player”".
WARNING: DO NOT change the installation path for the "Memorex Solid State Digital
Audio Player". Otherwise, the driver will not run properly.
3. After successfully installing the
driver, you must restart windows.
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4 After installation has completed, the "Memorex Solid
State Digital Audio Player" will be added to the
Program folder.
TRANSFERRING FILES
You can download MP3 files from the internet or use
encoding software to convert music that you have on an
audio CD into MP3 formats. Once these files are stored
on your computer you can easily copy them to your
MMP8500.
Connect the computer to your MMP8500 player using
the supplied USB cable.
Press the POWER button to turn the unit on; the
following will be displayed in the LCD screen of your
MMP8500:
A "Removable Disk" window will automatically pop up
on your computer screen. If a SD/MMC memory card
has been inserted (see page 14), another folder will
appear on your computer screen to represent the card.
To add more files and songs to your player simply drag and drop MP3, WMA or WAV
files from anywhere on your computer into the "Removable Disk" window.
When you are finished, see the Safely Remove Hardware procedure on page 10
before disconnecting the MMP8500.
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