Memorex MPD8506 User manual

MP3 PERSONAL COMPACT DISC

PLAYER WITH 45 SECOND DIGITAL ANTI

SKIP PROTECTION

MODEL: MPD8506

BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DANGEROUS VOLTAGE

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

ATTENTION

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

DANGER:

This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read Compact

Discs. This laser Compact Disk Player is equipped

with safety switches to avoid exposure when the CD

door is open and the safety interlocks are defeated.

Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when open

and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct

exposure to beam. Please do not attempt to defeat

or bypass the safety switches.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INFORMATION

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

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.

• 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 CD compartment.

• Place the unit on a stable surface.

• Avoid installing the unit is locations described below:

• Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating

appliances such as electric heaters.

• On top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much

heat.

• Placed lacking ventilation or dusty places.

• Places subject to constant vibration.

• Humid or moist places.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Many of the buttons have dual functions, meaning they

will perform one function in the Normal mode and a

different function in the File Search mode. The

descriptions on the following page will indicate the

function while in the Normal mode, followed by the

function in the File Search mode (if applicable).

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)

No. Name Normal Mode File Search

1 Display LCD Function Display

2 STOP Stops CD play, clears a 2,D,E,F

program. Also turns the unit off.

3 PLAY/PAUSE Turns the unit on. Also starts 1,A,B,C

and pauses playback.

4 LINE OUT Jack Connect to an external amplifier,

such as a car stereo.

5 PHONES Jack Connect 3.5mm headphones.

6 VOLUME Adjusts the volume.

7 PROG Memorizes & reviews programs. 6,P,Q,R,S

8 MODE Cycles between RANDOM, 5,M,N,O

INTRO,REPEAT A,REPEAT1.

9 DBBS Switch Adjusts the Bass Boost System

10 FILE/DIR. Locate MP3 file 9, SPACE

11 DISPLAY MP3 Display select 0, CLEAR

12 DC4.5V Jack Use with external Power Supply.

13 SKIP/SEARCH+ Press & release:Skip forward. 3,G,H,I

Press & hold: Search forward.

14 SKIP/SEARCH– Press & release:Skip backward. 4,J,K,L

Press & hold: Search backward.

15 Battery Insert Batteries, see

Compartment page 5.

16 ESP Electronic Shock Protection 7,T,U,V

ensures continuous playback.

17 RESUME CD: Continues playback from 8,W,X,Y,Z

last track played.

MP3: Continues playback from

last position played.

18 FILE/SEARCH Search for MP3 files. ENTER

19 OPEN Switch Slide to the right to open the CD

compartment.

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INSTALLATION

This CD player can be powered by either 2 “AA” batteries or an

AC adapter.

AC Operation

To operate the unit using AC power, connect an AC adapter (not

included) to the DC4.5V jack on the rear of the CD Player and to

a wall outlet having 120V, 60Hz AC only. The batteries are

automatically disconnected when the AC adapter is used.

NOTE: There is no AC adapter provided with this unit.

Battery Installation

Batteries need to be replaced when “LOW BATTERY” appears in

the display. Fresh Alkaline batteries will last

approximately 8 hours with a standard music CD

and 10 hours with an MP3 CD.

1. Open the battery compartment door on the

bottom of the unit by sliding it out and then

lifting it. To prevent the possibility of

losing the cover, it cannot be removed.

2. Insert two (2) “AA” batteries (not included)

according to the polarity diagram. Alkaline

batteries are recommended for longer

playing time.

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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

1. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and

Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.

2. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the

batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

3. 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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INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

Playback Through a Home Audio System:

By using a home audio connection cable, superb CD sound can

be heard through your home audio system. Before making any

connections, turn off the power to all equipment.

Plug a connection cable (not included) between the LINE OUT

jack on the side of the CD player and the ampliﬁer’s CD or AUX

input jacks. (Do not connect it to the ampliﬁer’s PHONO jacks.)

NOTE: If the CD player interferes with TV or radio reception,

move the CD player away from the TV or radio or turn off the

power to the CD player.

Headphones:

Connect the supplied headphones into the green PHONES

(Headphones) jack.

DBBS (Bass Boost System)

Slide this switch to the ON position to enhance the overall bass

sound.

Use your common Sense when using headphones:

• Hearing Safety: Do not play your unit at high volume. Hearing

experts advise against continuous extended play. If you experience

a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.

• Traffic Safety: Do not use while operating a motor vehicle. It may

create a traffic hazard and it is illegal in many areas. You should

use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially

hazardous situations. Even if your headset is an open-air type

designed to let you hear outside sounds, do not turn up the volume

so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.

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OPERATION

Press the PLAY/PAUSE button

❶

to turn the unit on.

Open the CD compartment lid by

sliding the OPEN switch

❷

Gently press a disc, label side up,

onto the spindle until it locks in

place.Close the CD compartment

lid; the total tracks and playing

time (and folders, if using MP3)

will appear in the display.

Adjust the VOLUME ❶ and

DBBS button ❷ as desired.

When the disc is through playing,

it will stop. Press the STOP

button to stop the disc before it is

finished. Press the STOP button

again to turn the unit off.

Press the PLAY/PAUSE

button to begin playback; the

current track and elapsed

playing time (and folder, if

using MP3) will appear in the

display.

TO INSERT AND PLAY 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 try to play CDI, CDV, DVD or computer CDs.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

CD PLAYBACK NOTES:

• See page 15 for more information on MP3’s.

• When recording (“burning”) CDs, make sure the session is “finalized”,

or simply record (“burn” only one session). You can find more

information on “finalizing” in your CD recorder’s manual.

• This unit is capable of playing standard CDs or 3” singles; no adapter

is required.

• If a disc is inserted incorrectly, dirty, damaged or not present at all,

“no disc” will appear in the display.

• If a disc is not recorded properly, a disc error will occur.

• Playback will stop when you open the CD compartment, but it is not

recommended to open the compartment before the STOP button is

pressed.

• If there is no activity for 60 seconds, the unit will turn itself off to save

the batteries.

• It may take 10 to 30 seconds for the player to read an MP3 CD and

begin playback, depending on the number of tracks burned on the CD.

During CD playback, if you

wish to pause the disc

momentarily, press the

PLAY/PAUSE button

. Playback

stops but the disc continues to

spin and the elapsed time

flashes in the Display.

Press the

PLAY/PAUSE

button

again to release Pause

and resume playback. The

sound returns and the

elapsed time in the Display

stops flashing.

CD PAUSE CONTROL

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK

FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK

After you insert the disc into

the CD player and the total

number of tracks appear on

the display, you may press

either the SKIP/SEARCH

➛➛ or ❿❿ button to select

a specific track for playback.

When the desired track

number (and file number if

using MP3) appears in the

display, press the PLAY/

PAUSE button. Playback will

begin with the track (or file)

you selected.

During playback, press and

release the SKIP/SEARCH

❿❿ button once to advance

the player to the beginning of

the next track. Press the

SKIP/SEARCH ❿❿ button

repeatedly to advance the

player to higher number tracks.

During playback, press and

release the SKIP/SEARCH ➛➛

button once to move the player

back to the beginning of the

currently playing track. Press

the SKIP/SEARCH ➛➛ button

repeatedly to move the player

back to lower numbered tracks.

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