Memorex MMP8551 User manual

User’s Guide
Guía del usuario
512 MB MP3/WMA
Digital Audio Player
Reproductor de Audio Digital
MP3/WMA de 512 MB
MMP8551
Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
Antes de operar este producto, lea este instructivo en su totalidad.

COPYRIGHT:
• Distributing copies of MP3, WMA with DRM or WAV 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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This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.

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FCC DECLARATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference, and 2) This
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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 the 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.
Shield cable must be used with this unit to ensure
compliance with class B FCC limits.

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
(HEADPHONES PART NO.
EPEARSF60011000-0-00*)
2. Skip/Search o/nButtons
3. Function (OFF/ON/MIX)
Switch
4. PLAY/PAUSE ®p Button
(Reverse Side of Unit)
5. USB Port
(USB CABLE PART NO.
CTPCLUSBLCN6000-0-00*)
6. VOLUME +/– Buttons
7. Strap Hole (For neck/hand
strap; strap is not included)
8. LOCK Switch
9. Reset Button (Inside the
Recess Hole)
10. LED (Function) Indicator
*Consumer Replaceable Part
(See page 21 to order.)

POWER SOURCE
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OPERATION
This player has a built-in Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery. It is
recommended that the battery be fully charged before using for the first time
and when the battery is low (when low, the LED indicator will blink red slowly).
In these cases, charge/recharge the battery as follows:
1. Connect your player to the USB port on your computer using the USB
cable as shown. Then the battery will charge automatically. The LED
indicator will light red when charging and will light green when fully
charged.
NOTES:
• It takes approx. three hours to charge the battery from empty to full. When
fully charged, the unit can playback for approx. 12 hours.
• When charging the battery, you can only use your computer to transfer files
to the player; the player’s other functions will be unavailable.

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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES
TRANSFERRING FILES
You can download digital music files from the Internet or use encoding software to convert
music that you have on an audio CD into MP3 or WMA format. Once these files are stored
on your computer you can easily copy them to your player.
For Windows XP, if you already installed Windows Media Player 10, you can transfer
music files (MP3, WMA, WMA files with DRM 9 or DRM 10) to the player through the
"Sync" function of Windows Media Player 10. Connect your computer to the USB port on
your computer using the USB cable. "MPT Player" or "MMP8551" will appear in your "My
Computer" folder which indicates the player is connected. Then, follow the procedure on
page 10 to transfer music files to the player.
For Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows 98 or Windows XP (without Windows
Media Player 10),transfer music files as follows:
1. Connect your player to the USB port on your computer using the USB cable as shown
on page 6.
2. A"Removable Disk" window will automatically pop-up on your computer screen.
3. To add more files and songs to your player, simply drag and drop MP3 or WMA files
from anywhere on your computer into the "Removable Disk" window.
IMPORTANT: A WMA file with DRM 9 or DRM 10 will not play back if you directly drag and
drop it into the "Removable Disk" window. You must use Windows Media Player 10 to
transfer copy-protected files as described on page 10.

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TRANSFERRING AUDIO FILES TO YOUR DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER USING A
MACINTOSH COMPUTER
Make sure to use a Macintosh computer with an operating system of 10.0 or layer to
transfer audio files.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Turn on your digital audio player.
3. Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB jack on the player and the larger
end of the cable to the USB port on your Macintosh.
4. Your computer will automatically recognize your player and mount a hard disk icon
onto your desktop.
5. Locate the folder where your audio files are stored on your computer’s hard drive.
Simply drag and drop the audio files onto the mounted hard disk drive icon of your
digital audio player located on your desktop.
6. After you have finished your transfer,put away the digital audio player hard disk
icon(s) by dragging it to the Trash icon or Control-click its icon and choose Eject from
the File menu or select Eject from the File drop-down menu located at the top of your
screen. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts by selecting the digital audio player
hard disk icon and pressing the Command-E keys.
7. Your player is ready to play the files you transferred.
DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.)

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For Windows XP, you can also utilize the previously
installed Windows Media Player 10 software to
convert music on an audio CD into MP3 or WMA
format as follows:
1. Open the Windows Media Player 10 Browser,
then click on the “Rip” icon on the top tool bar.
Insert a Music CD into the CD-Rom drive of your
computer.
NOTE: For Windows 98SE, Windows ME and
Windows 2000, please use the Windows Media
Player 9 to convert music on an audio CD into MP3 or
WMA format.
2. Click on the “Tools” menu option at the top menu bar,
then click on “Options”; the Option setting menu will
appear.Click on Rip Music and set the Rip Music to the
desired location on your computer. Then, set the desired
format for the newly ripped music (MP3 format or
Windows Media Audio format). Adjust the audio quality as
desired. When finished, click “OK” to confirm the settings.
3. Click on the “Rip Music” icon to start ripping the music to
your computer.
4. When the music tracks are ripped; connect the player to
your computer.Open the “MPT Player” or “MMP8551”
window and open the ripped music location window.
5. To add the transferred/ripped music files/songs to your player simply drag and drop the MP3
and/or WMA files into the “MPT Player” or “MMP8551” window.
6. When the files are finished loading into the player,follow the “Safely Remove
Hardware” procedure as shown on page 11.
DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.)