Memorex MPD8600 - Sports CD Player User manual

User’s Guide
Personal FM Stereo
MP3/WMA Player
MMP8570A
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.

COPYRIGHT:
• Distributing copies of MP3, WMA, WMA with DRM 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 harmful 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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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. Menu/Lock Button
2. VOLUME +/– Buttons
3. Display
4. PRESS TO OPEN Button
5. PLAY/PAUSE ®p Button
6. Tuning/Skip/Search
mButton
7. Headphone Jack
8. Power/Stop ■Button
9. Navigation Control
10. Battery Compartment
(Rear of Unit)
11. Preset –/Navigation Up
▲Button
12. Tuning/Skip/Search
lButton
13. Preset +/Navigation Down
▼Button
14. USB Port

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 rear cover by pressing the PRESS TO OPEN button,
then lift the rear cover up to remove it as shown in figure 2.
2. Insert one (1) “AAA” battery as shown in figure 3. An alkaline
battery is recommended for the longest playing time.
3. Put the rear cover back on until it snaps in place.
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.)
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NOTE: Each time after you have replaced the battery,when you turn on the unit again, it
will search the music files to update the index. It will take approx. several seconds to update
the index; this updating time depends on the number of music files in the SD/MMC card and
in the internal memory.

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 (see page 12 for more details). 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 the
“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 “MMP8570” 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 Chrono Digital
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.
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 NOTE: 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 page 13 before
disconnecting the player.

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
later 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 your 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
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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:
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.
NOTES:
• 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 is safe to remove the player from the computer.
• The “Safely Remove Hardware” procedure is not necessary for Win98 and
Win98SE users.
SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE (PC)
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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 MMP8570.
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. “USB Connect” will be displayed on the LCD when it is properly
connected.
5. The tracks are now properly transferred to the player. Follow the “Safely
Removing Hardware” section on the previous page. Unplug the unit from the
computer and insert the headphones and listen to your music.

INSTALLING MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX (CONTINUED)
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED)
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EXTERNAL MEMORY CARD
TO AVOID DAMAGE,make sure the unit is off before
inserting or removing the card.
1. Remove the rear cover by pressing the PRESS TO
OPEN button, then lift the rear cover up to remove it, as
shown in Figure 1.
2. Insert a SD/MMC memory card (not included) up to
512MB, facing up, as shown in Figure 2.
3. Connect the USB cable as described previously.
4. Drag MP3 and WMA files into the SD/MMC memory
card's "Removable Disk" window.
NOTE: A WMA file with DRM will not playback if you directly
drag and drop it into the “Removable Disk” window.See
page 14 for downloading WMA files with DRM from the
computer to your player.
5. To remove the SD/MMC memory card, turn the unit off,
then push the edge of the card as shown in Figure 3, and
the card will spring out. Carefully remove the card.
6. Replace the rear cover until it snaps in place.
NOTE:
•If the external card is inserted, removed or replaced, the
unit will search the music files to update the index when
the unit is turned on again.
• If the external card is inserted, the memory card
indicator will appear at the top side of the display while
in the Music Player mode.
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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 and the MP3/WMA
track's information will appear in the display.
To turn the unit off, press and hold the
Power/Stop button; “Continue Holding To
Power Off” will appear in the display.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 the Menu/Lock button 1;the Main
menu will appear.Rotate the Navigation control 2to select Settings, then
press the Navigation control 2;the Settings menu will appear.Rotate the
Navigation control 2to select Equalizer,then press the Navigation control
2;the Equalizer menu will appear.Rotate the Navigation control 2to
select the desired EQ setting: Normal, XBass, Rock, Classical, Jazz or
Pop. Press the Navigation control 2to select and exit the Equalizer menu.
Press the Menu/Lock button 1twice to exit the menus. The selected EQ
setting will appear at the top of the display when in Music Player mode.
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EQ–MUSIC PLAYER ONLY
LOCK SWITCH
While in the Music Player menu or the FM Tuner menu,
press and hold the Menu/Lock button; "Holding" will
appear in the display. When “Locked” appears in the
display, release the button. Then a small Lock icon will
appear at the bottom right side of the display which
indicates that the Lock function is activated (no buttons will
be able to be pressed). This is useful when you do not
want the station/track changed by accidentally pressing a
button. To cancel the Lock function, press and hold the
Menu/Lock button, "Locked" will appear in the display.
When "Unlocked" appears in the display, release the
button. Then the small Lock icon will disappear from the
display which indicates that the Lock function is cancelled.
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NOTE: To navigate up/down through the menu, you can use the Preset –/Navigation Up
▲or Preset +/Navigation Down ▼button in place of rotating the Navigation control.

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 will appear and the MP3/WMA
track's information will appear in the display.
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TO LISTEN TO THE FM RADIO
Press the Menu/Lock button 1;the Main menu will
appear. Rotate the Navigation control 2to select FM,
then press the Navigation control 2;the FM Tuner will
appear.
NOTE: When you select the Radio mode for the first
time, the unit will automatically scan and set the available
stations into Presets 1 through 20. Then Preset 1 will
appear with the corresponding frequency tuned in.
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Select a station by rotating the Navigation
control. When a station is broadcasting in
stereo, “STEREO” will appear in the
display, otherwise “MONO” will appear in
the display.
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AUTOMATIC TUNING: You can also press
and hold the Tuning/Skip/Search √/m 1 or
®/l 2 button and the unit will automatically
search for the next strong station. Press the
VOLUME +/- buttons 3to increase or
decrease the volume.
ANTENNA
FM–The headphones act as an antenna for
FM. Extend the headphone wire for best FM
reception.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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While in FM Playback mode, and with a desired
station selected, press the Menu/Lock button 1;
the FM Menu will appear. Rotate the Navigation
control 2to select Add Preset, then press the
Navigation control 2.
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TO ADD PRESETS
Select a desired Preset by rotating the Navigation
control 1,then press the Navigation control 1.
Select Yes (confirm adding the station to the
Preset) or No (cancel adding the station to the
Preset) by rotating the Navigation control 1,then
press the Navigation control 1.Toexit the FM
menu, press the Menu/Lock button 2.
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While in FM Playback mode, press the
Menu/Lock button 1;the FM Menu will appear.
Rotate the Navigation control 2to select Load
Preset, then press the Navigation control 2.
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TO LOAD PRESETS
Select a desired Preset by rotating the Navigation
control, then press the Navigation control.
NOTE: You can also load a Preset while in FM
Playback mode by pressing the Preset/
Navigation Up ▲or Down ▼button.
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AUTOSCAN:
While in FM Playback mode, press the Menu/Lock button; the FM menu will appear.Rotate the
Navigation control to select Auto Scan then press the Navigation control. The unit will automatically scan
and set the available stations into Presets 1 through 20. Then Preset 1 will appear with the
corresponding frequency tuned in.
NOTE: During Auto Scan, " "will appear in the display.