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PERSONAL MINI COMPACT DISC MP3
PLAYER
MODEL: MPD8081
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
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 the instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence 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 fol-
lowing 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 in 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.
• Places lacking ventilation or dusty places.
• Places subject to constant vibration.
• Humid or moist places.
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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 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.
Decibel
Level
30
Example
Quiet library, soft whispers
40
50
60
70
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet
80
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT
EXPOSURE:
We
WantYou
LISTENING
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
Gunshot blast, jet engine
ForALifetime
100
120
140
180
Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1
5
6
2
3
7
8
9
4
10
11
12
13
14
1. DC 4.5V Jack (Rear of Unit)
10. Battery Compartment (Bottom
of Unit)
11. PHONES Jack (Side of Unit)
12. VOLUME Control
13. DBBS (Bass Boost) Switch
14. CD OPEN Switch
+
–
2. MODE Button
3. MENU/ESP Button
4. PROG/ENTER Button
5. Display
6. Play/Pause (
Button
) /Power On/L
7. Skip/Search (
8. Skip/Search (
)/➛ Button
)/❿ Button
9. Stop (I) /Power Off/M Button
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POWER SOURCES
This CD player requires either two (2) “AA” cell standard batteries (not
included) or the AC adapter (not included).
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
The battery indicator will light in the display when
+
batteries are low .
+
–
–
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” cell batteries (not included)
according to the polarity diagram inside the
–
+
battery compartment. Alkaline batteries are recommended for the
longest playing time.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated next to
the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old
batteries with fresh ones.
4. 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.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and
rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
AC OPERATION:
To operate the unit using AC power, connect an AC adapter (not
included) to an AC outlet having 120V, 50/60Hz AC only. Plug the small
end into the DC 4.5V jack on the rear of the unit and connect the other
end into the AC outlet. The batteries are automatically disconnected
when the AC adapter is used.
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CD OPERATION
TURNING POWER ON /OFF BASS BOOST
1
1
1
2
To turn the unit on, press the Play/ To emphasize the bass, slide the
DBBS switch to the ON position. For
normal bass, slide the DBBS switch to
the OFF position.
Pause (
) /Power On/L button ❶.
To turn the unit off, press the Stop (I)
/Power Off/M button ❷. The unit will
automatically shut off if stopped (CD
Standby) for one minute.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO INSERT AND PLAY A CD
This CD player is designed to play all kinds of Mini Audio Discs and MP3
CD ROMS, such as CD recordables and rewritables. Do not try to play
CDI, CDV, DVD or computer CDs in this unit.
1
2
1
2
Press the Play/Pause (
) /Power Press the Play/Pause (
) /Power
On/L button ❶ to turn the unit on.
On/L button to begin playback; the
Open the CD compartment lid by current track and elapsed playing time
sliding the CD OPEN switch . Gently (CD information and folder will also
❷
appear, if using MP3) will appear in the
display.
press a disc, label side up, onto the
spindle until it locks in place.C lose the
CD compartment lid; the total tracks
(and folders, if using MP3) will appear
in the display.
3
4
1
2
Adjust the VOLUME control ❶ and DBBS
switch ❷ as desired.
When the disc is through playing, it will
stop. Press the Stop (I) /Power Off/M
button to stop the disc before it is
finished. Press the Stop (I) /Power
Off/M button again to turn the unit off.
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CD 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 in your recorder’s
manual.
• This unit is capable of playing mini 3” singles; it cannot play standard size CDs.
• 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 (I) /Power Off/M
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.
TO PAUSE A CD
2
1
During CD playback, if you wish to
pause the disc momentarily, press
Press the Play/Pause (
On/L button again to release pause
) /Power
the Play/Pause (
) /Power On/L
and resume playback. The sound
button. Playback stops but the disc returns and the elapsed time in the dis-
continues to spin and “PAUSE” play stops flashing.
appears and the elapsed time flashes
in the display.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK
1
2
1
2
After you insert the disc into the CD When the desired track number (and
player and the total number of tracks file number if using MP3) appears in
appear on the display, you may press the display, press the Play/Pause
either the Skip/Search (
)/❿ ❷ button to select a specific
track for playback.
)/➛ ❶ or
(
) /Power On/L button. Playback
(
will begin with the track (or file) you
selected.
FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK
1
2
During playback, press and release During playback, press and release the
the Skip/Search ( )/❿ button once Skip/Search ( )/➛ button once to
to advance the player to the beginning move the player back to the beginning
of the next track. Press the of the currently playing track. Press the
Skip/Search (
ly to advance the player to higher to move the player back to lower num-
number tracks. bered tracks.
)/❿ button repeated- Skip/Search (
)/➛ button repeatedly
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH
During playback, depress and hold
either the Skip/Search ( )/➛ ❶ or
)/❿ ❷ button to move the player
1
(
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
1
2
release the Skip/Search (
)/➛ ❶ or
(
)/❿ ❷ button, normal playback will
resume.
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ONE TRACK
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
To repeat a single track, press the When the desired track number
MODE button ❶ once; the Repeat 1 appears in the display, press the
indicator will appear in the display.
Press the Skip/Search ( )/➛ ❷ or
)/❿ ❸ button to select the specific
track that you wish to repeat.
Play/Pause (
) /Power On/L button
❶ to begin playback. The specific track
you selected will be repeated continu-
ously. To cancel Repeat playback,
press the MODE button ❷ repeatedly
until the mode indicator disappears.
(
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ALL TRACKS
1
2
2
1
To repeat all the tracks on the CD,
press the MODE button twice; the
Repeat ALL indicator will appear in
the display.
Press the Play/Pause (
) /Power
On/L button ❶ to begin playback. All
tracks on the disc will be repeated con-
tinuously. To stop Repeat playback,
press the MODE button ❷ repeatedly
until the mode indicator disappears.
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF A FOLDER (MP3 w/folders only)
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
To repeat all files in a directory (MP3
CD only), press the MODE button ❶
three times; the Repeat DIR. indicator
will appear in the display. Press the
Press the Play/Pause (
) /Power
On/L button ❶ to begin playback. All
files in the selected directory will be
repeated continuously. To stop Repeat
playback, press the MODE button ❷
repeatedly until the mode indicator dis-
appears. See page 15 for more info on
MP3 format.
Skip/Search (
)/➛ ❷ or (
)/❿ ❸
button to select the specific directory
that you wish to repeat.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
INTRO PLAYBACK (Will play the first 10 seconds of each track)
1
2
1
2
While in the Stop mode, press the
MODE button three times (four times
if an MP3 CD with multiple directories
is inserted); “INTRO” will blink in the
display.
Press the Play/Pause (
) /Power
On/L button ❶ to begin Intro playback.
The first 10 seconds of all tracks on the
disc will be played in sequence. Press
the Stop (I) /Power Off/M button ❷ to
stop Intro playback.
TO RANDOMLY PLAY BACK A CD
1
2
1
2
While in the Stop mode, press the
MODE button four times (five times if
an MP3 CD with multiple directories is
inserted); “RAND” will blink in the dis-
play.
Press the Play/Pause (
) /Power
On/L button ❶ to begin playback. The
unit will play all the tracks in random
order. When all the tracks have been
played, the unit will stop. Press the
Stop (I) /Power Off/M button ❷ to stop
Random playback.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 24 TRACKS)
Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks will be
played.
1
2
1
2
While in the Stop mode, press the Select a track to be programmed using the
PROG/ENTER button. The track num-
ber will blink and “P-01” will appear in
the display.
Skip/Search (
button. If using a MP3 disc, see note
below.
)/➛ ❶ or (
)/❿ ❷
3
4
Press the PROG/ENTER button to
memorize the track. Repeat steps 2
and 3 to program additional tracks up
to a maximum of 24 tracks.
Press the Play/Pause (
) /Power
On/L button to begin program
playback; “PGM” will appear in the
display.
NOTES:
•
To clear the program memory, press the PROG/ENTER button while in the
Stop mode, then press the Stop (I) /Power Off/M button.
MP3: If an MP3 CD is inserted, you will first select the directory number in
step 1, and then the file.
•
SEE TOP OF NEXT PAGE FOR MORE NOTES ON PROGRAMMING
THE MEMORY.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
NOTES ON PROGRAM PLAYBACK
•
You can review the program by pressing the PROG/ENTER button
repeatedly while in the Stop mode.
•
To add a track to the program memory, simply press the
PROG/ENTER button repeatedly until the desired program number is
shown, then enter the next track.
•
•
•
Press the Stop (I) /Power Off/M button to stop the program before it
is finished (the program memory will be kept).
Each file may be stored in the program memory as many times as
desired (up to 24 files).
You can scroll through the program while it is playing using the
Skip/Search (
)/➛ or
)/❿ button.
ESP (ELECTRONIC SKIP PROTECTION)
This feature protects against loss of sound caused by vibrations and
shocks. Continuous playback is ensured once some of the music has
been stored into memory.
ESP will automatically be activated when listening to standard or MP3
CDs. You cannot deactivate ESP while listening to an MP3 CD. However,
you can deactivate it when playing a standard CD by simply pressing the
MENU/ESP button; the ESP indicator will disappear from the display.
Deactivating the ESP will conserve battery life.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
MP3 FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Please read before playing an MP3 CD.
Does the unit support packet write CD-RW?
Yes it can. You can add or delete MP3 files without
reformatting. It appears like a PC hard drive.
Can the unit read regular music CDs?
Yes it can. However you can not mix MP3s and WAV files on
the same CD. If you do this your Portable MP3 CD Player will
play only the MP3 files.
Does the unit have Electronic Skip Protection built-in?
Yes it has an anti-shock buffer (45 seconds for standard CD
and 120 seconds for MP3 CD). What it means for the
everyday user is that it can withstand road bumps, shaking,
etc. There will be no skipping when you jog, or run on a tread
mill or drive on a bumpy road.
Can I use the MP3 extension for non-audio data files?
No, this may result in serious malfunction and harmful noise
interference.
Can I mix MP3 files with other file types on the CDR?
Yes, but your Portable MP3 CD Player will ignore those files
and read only the MP3 files on the CDR.
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)?
Yes, the unit can read MP3 files from subfolders.
What appears on the display when playing back MP3 CDs??
The album, title and artist (if set when MP3 was recorded).
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
SELECTING SONGS BY MP3 TITLE
You can search for a song by title as follows:
1
2
1
2
3
Press the MENU/ESP button; the Select the first letter of a file you would
alphabet will appear in the display.
like to listen to using the Skip/Search
)/➛ ❶ and/or ( )/❿ ❷ buttons.
(
Press the Stop (I) /Power Off/M
button ❸ to access the lower letters.
3
4
3
1
2
Press the PROG/ENTER button ❶ When the desired file appears, press
the PROG/ENTER button and the file
will automatically start playing.
and a list of files starting with the
selected letter will appear. Press the
Skip/Search (
)/➛ ❷ and/or (
)/❿ ❸ buttons to scroll through the list.
NOTE:
If you select a letter that does not contain any files, “No File” will appear
in the display.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
SEARCHING THROUGH MP3 DIRECTORIES
You can search the contents of the directories (if burned on CD) as
follows:
1
2
1
2
Press the MENU/ESP button twice; To select a file from the directory, use
the first directory will appear in the
display, as well as its contents.
the Skip/Search (
❷ buttons.
)/➛ ❶ or (
)/❿
3
4
1
2
If you would like to change directories, When the desired file appears, press
the PROG/ENTER button and the file
will automatically start playing.
use the Play/Pause (
On/L button ❶ or the Stop (I) /Power
) /Power
Off/M button ❷.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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.
MULTI 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.
(E) CD-ROM drive
Directory 01
Skipped
Blur01.mp3
Blur02.mp3
Blur03.mp3
Blur04.mp3
Blur.jpg
Lyric.doc
Directory 02
Directory 04
Girl09.mp3
Spice05.mp3
Spice06.mp3
Girl10.mp3
Directory 03
Directory 05
Boyz11.mp3
2men07.mp3
2men08.mp3
Boyz12.mp3
Skipped
Directory 06
Bread13.mp3
Abba01.wav
Abba02.wav
Directory 07
Marx14.mp3
Twain15.mp3
NOTES:
• The arrow pathway shows the sequence of MP3 directory and file
playback.
• This example has a total of 7 MP3 directories.
• Based on this layout, the first file will be “Blur01.mp3” and the last file
will be “Twain15.mp3”.
• “Skipped” denotes a directory which contains non-audio files only, e.g.
jpg, wav, etc. These cannot be detected nor played on this player.
When an album contains mixed format files, the non-MP3 files will be
skipped.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caring for Compact Discs
•
Treat 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 compact disc label.
Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use
detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc. If necessary, use a
CD cleaning kit.
•
If a compact disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the compact disc, it is
probably dirty or damaged (scratched).
Z
•
When cleaning the compact disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the
compact disc to the outer edge of the compact disc. Never wipe in circular
motions.
•
•
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 compact disc.
•
Do not stick or write anything on either side of the compact disc. Sharp writing
instruments, or the ink may damage the surface.
Cleaning the unit
•
•
•
To prevent fire or shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power
source when cleaning.
The finish on your unit may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other
furniture. Use caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts.
Mild soap and a damp cloth may be used on the front panel.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before
calling for service.
SYMPTOM
Unit will not
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Dead batteries, or not Replace batteries, and install
turn on.
installed properly.
AC adapter
not connected.
CD compartment
not closed.
properly.
Check AC adapter
connection.
Disc will not play.
Close CD compartment.
Disc inserted
incorrectly.
Dirty or defective
disc.
Reinsert disc correctly.
Try another disc.
Moisture
condensation
on disc.
Wipe disc with soft
cloth.
Erratic CD playback.
Dirty or defective
disc.
Clean or replace disc.
No sound from
headphones.
Headphone
plug not inserted
correctly.
Reinsert headphone
plug correctly.
VOLUME control
set to minimum.
Weak batteries.
Defective disc.
ESP is not activated.
Increase volume.
Replace batteries.
Try another disc.
Press the MENU/ESP button.
ESP not working.
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SPECIFICATIONS
MPEG Rate ............................................................................32-384Kbps
Sampling Frequency ..................................8/11.025/12KHz for MPEG2.5
16/22.05/24KHz for MPEG2
32/44.1/48KHz for MPEG1
MP3 Playback ................................................ISO9660 format compatible
Check the CD burner/recorder’s documentation to see if it complies with
these specifications.
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.MEMCORPINC.COM
OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-919-3647
PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90
DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR
PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX.
FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INT’L AT
1-800-321-6993.
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Memcorp, Inc.
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