Memorex MMP8560 User manual

User’s Guide
Personal FM Stereo
MP3/WMA/WAV Player
MMP8560
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.

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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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. Navigation Control
(Navigation Up/Down, Menu,
CD Skip/Search n/o, Radio
Tuning Up/Down)
2. LOCK Switch (rear of unit)
3. VOLUME - Button
4. VOLUME + Button
5. Battery Compartment
(Under Peel)
6. Display
7. Peel
8. Play/Pause ®p (Enter)
Button
9. Power/Stop (Exit) Button
10. EQ/ (Play Mode) Button
11. Strap Hole
12. USB Port (Side of Unit)
13. Headphone Jack
(Side of Unit)

BATTERY INSTALLATION
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When the bars in the battery indicator (in the display) become
low, replace the battery as follows.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using a battery in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of battery 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.)
Batt.
Low
Batt.
Full
Hold the unit as shown at the figure.
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Then pull out the Peel from the top edge.
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Insert one (1) “AAA” battery as shown. An
alkaline battery is recommended for the longest
playing time.
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•Before removing the Peel, make sure
the headphones are removed from the
Headphone jack.
Refer to the next page (Step 3 through
Step 6) for how to replace the Peel.

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NOTE: Before removing the Peel, make sure the headphones are removed from the Headphone jack.
REMOVING & REPLACING THE PEEL
To remove the Peel, hold the unit as shown
at the figure.
Then pull out the Peel from the top edge.
To replace the Peel, pull out the USB cover
slightly.
Make sure the tabs at the Peel are aligned
to the corresponding slots on the main unit.
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Make sure the USB cover is inserted through
the USB hole in the peel (a), then press the
middle area of the peel unit it locks in place.
Remove the Peel and replace the Peel with one of the included Peels as follows:
Press on the left and right side of the
peel until it is securely on the unit (a).
Replace the USB cover (b).
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b
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USING THE NECKLACE STRAP
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Remove the necklace strap cord by
pressing and releasing it.
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Insert the cord through the strap hole.
2
Loop the cord around the locking
piece and pull until tightened.
3
Attach the necklace strap to the locking
piece until a click is heard.
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TO INSTALL THE "DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER" CD SOFTWARE
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.
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.
For Windows98SE:
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 98SE, 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; the auto-run
program will display the Main
Menu window. Click “Software
Drivers”.
NOTE:If the Main Menu window
does not appear, double click
“Memorex Startup CD” application
file on the Installation CD to open
the Main Menu window.
INSTALL “DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER” SOFTWARE
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2. Click “MMP8560” to run the
Windows 98SE driver.
3. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install the
software.
WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION
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4. Install the software under
the directory as prompted.
Warning: DO NOT change the
installation path. Otherwise, the
driver may not run properly.
WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
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WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
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5. After successfully installing the driver software, click "Finish" to finish the
installation and exit the Setup menu.
6. When the installation has completed, the new program, “Memorex Audio Player”,
will be added to the PROGRAM menu on your computer.

DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES
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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.
Connect the computer to your player using the supplied USB cable.
Press the Power/Stop button to turn the unit on.
A "Removable Disk" window will automatically pop up on your
computer screen.
Toadd 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.
IMPORTANT: A WMA file with DRM will not play back if you directly drag and drop it into the
“Removable Disk” window. You must use MMJB or Windows Media Player to transfer copy
protected files.
When you are finished, see the Safely Remove Hardware procedure on the next page before
disconnecting the player.

SAFELY REMOVING YOUR PLAYER FROM THE COMPUTER
NOTE: To avoid damage to your player or data loss, always follow the procedure listed
below before disconnecting the USB cable from your computer or disconnecting the
player from the USB cable.
Using your mouse, double click the "Safely Remove
Hardware" icon on the task bar.
From the "Safely Remove Hardware" window, select
"USB Mass Storage Device" and click the "Stop"
button. The "Stop a Hardware Device" window will pop up as shown below.
Click "OK". When the "Safe to Remove Hardware" window is displayed, you may
remove the player from
the USB cable or remove
the USB cable from the
computer.
NOTE:
• If the “Safely Remove
Hardware” icon is not
displayed on the task
bar, please double
click on My Computer.
Right click on
“Removable Disk” and
left click on “Eject”.
Then it will be safe to remove the player from the computer.
• The “Safely Remove Hardware” procedure is not necessary for Win98 and
Win98SE users.
SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE
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INSTALLING MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX
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NOTE: WMA DRM protected files will not play if you use the ‘drag and drop’ procedure.
You must follow the procedure below to play WMA DRM files on your MMP8560.
1. Install the MMJB Software as described above.
2. Turn the unit ON, then connect the USB cable to the unit and the USB port of the
computer. “Transfer Mode” will be displayed on the LCD when it is properly
connected.

INSTALLING MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX (CONTINUED)
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OPERATION
Turn the unit on by pressing the Power/Stop
button; the Memorex start screen will appear in
the display temporarily. Then the Music Player
menu will appear in the display. To turn the unit
off, press and hold the Power/Stop button;
“Hold Down To Power Off” will appear in the
display. The unit will turn off after it counts up
from one to three. Do not release the
Power/Stop button until the unit turns off.
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TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
While in the Music Player menu, press and hold the EQ/
button until the EQ setting is highlighted in the display.
Within two seconds, repeatedly press the EQ/ button to
select the desired EQ setting (Normal, Rock, UBass (Ultra
Bass), Jazz, Classical or Pop). Wait two seconds without
pressing a button to confirm the setting. The selected EQ
setting will appear at the bottom left of the display when
playing tracks/files.
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EQ–MUSIC PLAYER ONLY
LOCK SWITCH
Slide the LOCK switch to the Lock position; the
lock indicator will appear in the display and no
buttons will function. This is useful when you do
not want the station/track changed by
accidentally pressing a button. Slide the LOCK
switch to the Unlock position to cancel the Lock
function. NOTE: If you attempt to turn the power
on while the LOCK switch is in the Lock position,
the unit will show “LOCKED” and the lock
indicator and then turn off.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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Turn the unit on by pressing the Power/Stop
button; the Memorex start screen will appear
in the display temporarily. Then the Music
Player menu and the MP3/WMA’s track
information will appear in the display.
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TO LISTEN TO THE FM RADIO
Press the Navigation control 1;the Main Menu will
appear. Within six seconds, push the Navigation
control 1to the left or right until the FM Tuner is
highlighted, then press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p
button 2to select it.
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Repeatedly push and release the
Navigation control to the left (Tuning Down)
or right (Tuning Up) to tune a station. For
rapid search tuning, push and hold the
Navigation control to the left or right for one
second, then release; the unit will
automatically search and stop on the next
strongest station.
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When a station is broadcasting in stereo,
“STEREO” will appear in the display.Press the
EQ/ button to listen in mono, “STEREO” will
disappear from the display. Press the EQ/
button again to return to stereo. If the station is
not strong enough or it is not broadcasting in
stereo, “Stereo” will not appear.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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Press the VOLUME + 1/- 2buttons to
adjust the volume.
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To turn the unit off, press and hold the
Power/Stop button; “Hold Down To Power Off”
will appear in the display. The unit will turn off
after it counts up from one to three. Do not
release the Power/Stop button until the unit turns
off.
ANTENNA
FM–The headphones act as an antenna for FM.
Extend the headphone wire for best FM
reception.
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