Memorex MPD8601 manual

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DANGEROUS VOL T AGE: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user[...]

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) 2 FCC W ARNING: 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 mod[...]

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    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) 3 SURGE PROTECTORS: It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC connection. Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered under warranty for this product. • Do not open the CD compartment while the CD is rotating. • Always keep the CD compartment closed when not in use. • Keep all foreign objects out of the C[...]

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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 [...]

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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 of fice 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 V acuum cleaner , hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80 Average city traf fic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES[...]

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    LOCA TION OF CONTROLS 6 1 2 6 5 4 3 7 14 16 13 15 12 11 8 10 9 1. PROG (Program) Button 2. EQ/NA VI (Navigation) Button 3. Stop ( ■ )/Power Off Button 4. Skip/Search/T uning Up ( ) Button 5. Play/Pause ( )/Power On Button 6. Skip/Search/T uning Down ( ) Button 7. MODE/Radio On Button 8. VOLUME/Radio Preset –/+ Buttons 9. Headphones Jack 10. Hol[...]

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    This CD player requires either two (2) “AA” cell standard batteries (not included) or the AC adapter (not included). BA TTERY INST ALLA TION The low battery indicator ( ) will light in the display when batteries are low (when using battery power) and need replacing. 1. Open the battery compartment door under the CD compartment Door by pushing t[...]

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    AC OPERA TION T o operate the unit using AC power , connect an AC adapter (not included) to an AC outlet having 120V , 60Hz AC only . Plug the small end into the DC 4.5V jack on the side of the unit and connect the other end into the AC outlet. The batteries are automatically disconnected when the AC adapter is used. CAUTION : When not using AC pow[...]

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    OPERA TION 9 Plug the headphones into the Headphones jack. Press th e Play/Pause ( )/Power On button ❶ to turn the unit on. If a CD is in the CD compartment, press the Stop ( ■ )/Power Off button ❷ once to stop playback, otherwise continue to step 2. 1 2 1 TO LISTEN T O THE RADIO Press the MODE/Radio On button to enter the FM Radio mode. Pres[...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 10 T o change back to the CD mode, press the Play/Pause ( )/Power On button. 5 T o turn the radio off, press the Stop ( ■ )/Power Off button. 6 ANTENNAS FM – The headphones act as an antenna for FM. Extend the headphone wire for best FM reception. AUTO SCAN Press and hold the Skip/Search/T uning or button for approximatel[...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 11 T une a desired station as described in the previous section. Press the PROG button; the memory number will blink and PROG indicator will appear . 1 TO SET AND RECEIVE A ST A TION INTO MEMOR Y Within five seconds, repeatedly press and release the VOLUME/Radio Preset –/+ buttons to select a Memory Preset (up to 30 memorie[...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 12 Open the CD compartment lid by sliding the CD Door OPEN switch. Gently press a disc, label side up, onto the spindle until it locks in place. Close the CD compartment lid. 1 TO INSERT AND PLA Y A CD This CD player is designed to play all kinds of Audio Discs and MP3 CD ROMS, such as CD recordables and rewritables. Do not t[...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 13 When the disc is through playing, it will stop. Press the Stop ( ■ )/Power Off button to stop the disc before it is finished. Press the Stop ( ■ )/Power Off button again to turn the unit off. 5 CD PLA YBACK NOTES: • See page 20 for more information on MP3’s. • When recording (“burning”) CDs, make sure the ses[...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 14 During CD playback, if you wish to pause the disc momentarily , press the Play/Pau se ( )/Po wer On butto n. Playback will stop but the disc continues to spin and “P AUSE” will appear and the elapsed time will flash in the display . 1 Press th e Play/Pause ( )/Power On button again to release pause and resume playback.[...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) During playback, depress and hold either the Skip/Search ❶ or ❷ button to move the player forward or backward within a track to locate a specific musical passage. The player will move forward or backward at high speed as long as the buttons are depressed. When you release the Skip/Search ❶ or ❷ button, normal playback[...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 16 T o repeat all files in a folder/album (MP3 CD only), press the MODE button twice while playing a CD; “ ” will appear in the display . ALBUM 1 REPEA T PLA YBACK OF A FOLDER/ALBUM (MP3 w/folders only) All files in the selected folder/album will be repeated continuously . T o ca nce l R epe at playback, press the MODE bu[...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 17 T o randomly playback the tracks on CD, press the MODE button four times (five times if playing an MP3) while playing a CD; “RAND” will blink in the display . 1 TO RANDOML Y PLA Y BACK A CD The unit will play all the tracks in random order . When all the tracks have been played, the unit will stop. T o c an cel Ra ndo [...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 18 TO PROGRAM THE MEMOR Y (UP T O 64 TRACKS) Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks will be played. While in the Stop mode, press the PROG button. The track number will blink and “P- 01” will appear in the display . (If using an MP3, the folder number will blink.) 1 If using an MP3, [...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 19 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to program additional tracks up to a maximum of 64 tracks. 2 1 5 Pr ess the Play/Pause ( )/Power On bu tt on to begin program playback; “PROG” will appear in the display . 6 NOTES ON PROGRAM PLA YBACK • Press the Stop ( ■ )/Power Off button while in the Program mode or change the CD to clea[...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 20 RESUME This unit has Auto resume, which will resume playback of the last track listened to as well as the volume level last selected when the unit is turned on (and the same CD is still in the CD compartment). T o cancel Auto Resume, you need to change the CD. MP3 F AQs - Frequently Asked Questions Please read before playi[...]

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    Can I use the MP3 extension for non-audio data files? No, this may result in serious malfunction and harmful noise interference. Does the unit support multi-session CDRs? If the MP3 CD is not finalized, you can burn a new group of MP3 files until the CD is full. Does the unit support subdirectories (subfolders)? Y es, the unit can read music files [...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 22 SELECTING SONGS BY MP3 TITLE Y ou can search for a song by title as follows: During MP3 playback, press and hold the EQ/NA VI button for more than two seconds; the File Search display will appear . 1 If the first letter of the title starts with a letter above F , a number or a symbol, press and hold the Skip/Search ❶ or [...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 23 If you make a mistake, simply press the Stop ( ■ )/Power Off button to delete the last letter entered. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 until the desired title appears in the display , or go to step 7. 2 1 6 Press the MODE button ❶ to move the cursor to the title. If desired, press the Skip/Search ❷ or ❸ button to cycle [...]

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    OPERA TION (CONTINUED) 24 SEARCHING THROUGH MP3 FOLDERS Y ou can search the contents of the folders (if burned on CD) as follows: During MP3 playback, press and hold the EQ/N A VI button for more than two seconds; the File Search display will appear . Then, press the EQ/NA VI button again. 1 Press the Skip/Search ❶ or ❷ button to cycle through [...]

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    SINGLE SESSION The following chart is an example of a Windows Explorer display that will appear on your computer monitor for a single session MP3 CD ROM with directories/albums . Check the added notes to help you understand the MP3 CD unit display and the playback sequence of directories/ albums and tracks on a single session MP3 CD. OPERA TION (CO[...]

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    MUL TI SESSION The computer user does not need to finalize the CDR disc as music is burned on the CD. Because of this, the music can be downloaded at different times until the whole CD is full. NOTES ON THE CHART (PREVIOUS P AGE): • The arrow pathway shows the sequence of MP3 directory and file playback. • This example has a total of 7 MP3 dire[...]

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    Caring for Compact Discs • T reat the compact disc carefully . Handle the compact compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny , unprinted side of the compact compact disc. • Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the co mp act disc label. • Clean the co mp act disc periodically with a so[...]

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    • Compact discs should be stored in their cases after each use to avoid damage. • Do not expose compact discs to direct sunlight, high humidity , high temperatures, or dust, etc. Prolonged exposure or extreme temperatures can warp the co mp act disc. • Do not stick or write anything on either side of the co mp act disc. Sharp writing instrume[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 29 If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service. SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit will not Dead batteries, or not Replace batteries, and install turn on. installed properly . properly . AC adapter Check AC adapter not connected. connection. Disc will not play . CD compartment Close CD[...]

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    SPECIFICA TIONS 30 Power requirement DC...................................................2 x AA (LR6) Alkaline batteries Power requirement AC ..........................................DC IN 4.5V Adapter , Center Positive Disc Diameter ..........................................................................................4.72” (120mm) ........[...]

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    31 FOR ADDITIONAL SET -UP OR OPERA TING ASSIST ANCE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE A T WWW .MEMOREXELECTRONICS.COM OR CONT ACT CUSTOMER SERVICE A T 1-800-919-3647. PLEASE KEEP ALL P ACKAGING MA TERIAL FOR A T LEAST 90 DA YS IN CASE YOU NEED T O RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR TO MEMOREX. FOR P ARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONT ACT FOX INTERNA [...]

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    Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in China Visit our website at www .memorexelectronics.com[...]