Memorex MIX3 User Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA
PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISES ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.

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 interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, you are 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.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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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

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. Carrying Handle

2. iPod®Dock with Connector
& Interchangeable
Universal Docks

3. Display

4. Antenna (Rear of Unit)

5. Power Button

6. Tune/Skip/Search M Button

7. Tune/Skip/Search L
Button

8. Speaker

9. SOURCE Button

10. Battery Compartment
(Bottom of unit)

(BATTERY COVER PART
NO. 3051-004010-00000*)

11. VOLUME Up Button

12. EQ Button

13. VOLUME Down Button

14. PRESET/SET Button

15. Speaker

16. LINE IN, Headphones and
DC 6V Jacks
(Rear of Unit)

(AC ADAPTER PART NO.
0251-204180-10002*)

17. Remote Sensor

*Consumer Replaceable Part
(See page 16 to order.)

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)

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1. Source Button

2. Battery Compartment
(Side of Unit)

3. VOLUME Down Button

4. Tune/Skip/Search m
Button

5. Power/PLAY/PAUSE (®p)
Button

6. EQ Button

7. PRESET/SET Button

8. VOLUME Up Button

9. Tune/Skip/Search l
Button

10. Belt Clip

REMOTE

NOTES:

• The remote buttons function in the same way as the buttons on

the main unit.

• To turn on the unit, press the Power/PLAY/PAUSE (®p) button.
To turn the unit off, press and hold the Power/PLAY/PAUSE (®p)

button until the unit turns off, then release the button.

• For the Belt Clip, simply clip it to a non-slip location such as your
belt, purse or backpack.

REMOTE CONTROL PART NO. RC-F00021002*

*Consumer Replaceable Part (See page 16 to order.)

Four (4) “AA” size batteries can also be
used to power this unit as follows:

1. Open the Battery Compartment door

on the bottom of the unit by sliding it
off.

2. Insert four (4) “AA” batteries into the

Battery Compartment as shown. Be
sure to observe the polarity markings
which are engraved inside the battery
compartment. Alkaline batteries are
recommended for the longest playing
time.

3. Slide the Battery Compartment door

back on.

NOTES:

• The AC adapter must be disconnected from the DC IN 6V jack (located on

the side of the stand) in order for the unit to operate on battery power.

• If the battery is low, the battery low indicator will blink in the display.

IMPORTANT! See BATTERY PRECAUTIONS on the next page.

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POWER SOURCE

BATTERY INSTALLATION

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AC CONNECTION

Insert the small end of the AC adapter
into the DC IN 6V jack (located on the
rear of the unit). Connect the other end
to a wall outlet having 120V AC, 60 Hz.

AC Adapter, DC 6V Z

NOTES:

• Remove both the DC plug and the

AC-IN plug to disconnect the AC
adapter when not in use.

• Only use the supplied AC adapter which has the following specs:

DC 6V Z

• The batteries are automatically disconnected when the AC adapter is

used.

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POWER SOURCE (CONTINUED)

REMOTE BATTERY INSTALLATION

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

1. Warning–Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.

2. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

3. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the
Battery Compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to the device.

4. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline, Rechargeable and
Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.

5. 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.

6. Do not try to recharge a battery not intended to be recharged; it can overheat and
rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

1.

Remove the Battery Compartment by
pressing in on the tab and then sliding the
compartment out.

2. Install a CR2025 battery, by popping it in
through the back of the compartment,
paying attention to the polarity diagram in
the compartment (positive side up).

3. Replace the Battery Compartment.

OPTIONAL CONNECTION

LINE IN JACK (REAR OF UNIT)

Insert one end of the audio cable (not included) into the LINE OUT jack
on your external audio unit and the other end into the LINE IN jack on the
rear of this unit. To listen to the external audio unit, turn this unit on using
the Power button, and turn on the external unit as well. Repeatedly press
the SOURCE button to select LINE IN mode; “LINE IN” will appear in the
display. The external audio unit’s output sound will be heard through this
unit’s speakers. If you wish to listen to the iPod in the iPod compartment,
repeatedly press the SOURCE button to select iPod mode; iPod will
appear in the display.
NOTE: If this unit is turned on and in FM/iPod mode, once the external
unit is connected, this unit will change to LINE IN mode automatically.
Then, if you disconnect the external unit from the LINE IN jack, this unit
will revert back to FM/iPod mode.

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INSERTING AN iPod

Locate the correct iPod

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Universal Dock to use as shown
on pages 13-14. Insert the dock
(A) into the iPod compartment (B)
(as shown), making sure the tabs
are facing front, and slip the tabs
into place. Press the rear side of
the Universal Dock until it is
positioned inside the iPod
compartment.

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(B)

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The iPod will charge as long as
this unit is connected with the
AC adapter.
Please see the next page for
instructions on using an iPod with
this unit.

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Slide the iPod (A) into the dock
(B) (as shown). Gently push
down so the connector on the
iPod slides onto the connector on
this unit.

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NOTES:

• If this unit is turned on and in
FM/LINE IN mode, once the iPod
is connected, this unit will change
to iPod mode automatically.
Then, if you disconnect the iPod,
this unit will revert back to
FM/LINE IN mode.

• When the iPod is connected to
this unit, it will be in the
Pause mode.

• To remove the Universal Dock,
insert your finger (or other object)
into the gap in the Universal Dock,
then gently pull the Universal
Dock out to remove it.

• CHARGING: When the iPod is
inserted into the dock, whether
this unit is on or off, the iPod’s
battery will charge until it is full.

• You will not be able to select iPod
or LINE IN mode, if there is no
device or iPod connected to the
LINE IN jack or the iPod dock.

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OPERATION

With an iPod connected (see
previous page), if this unit is not
already on, turn this unit on by
pressing the Power button 1.
Repeatedly press the SOURCE
button 2 to select iPod mode; “iPod”
will appear in the display.

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You can operate the iPod using its
own controls, as per its owner’s
manual, or you can use the
controls on this unit to operate
the iPod.

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USING AN iPod WITH THIS UNIT

To play/pause the iPod:

Press the Power/PLAY/PAUSE
(®p) button on the remote to start

playback on your iPod. Press
again to pause playback and
press yet again to resume
playback.

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To skip forward or backward on
the iPod: Press the Tune/

Skip/Search m 1 or l 2 button to
skip to the beginning of the current
track/previous or next track.

To search forward or backward
on the iPod: Press and hold the

Tune/Skip/Search m 1 or l 2
button to search within the
currently-playing track.

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NOTES:

• See the next page for how to adjust the volume.

• To turn this unit off, press the Power button.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

To adjust the main volume:

Press the Volume Up 1 and/or
Down 2 button to increase and/or

decrease the volume.

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME AND EQ (Equalizer)

NOTES:

• After you have adjusted the volume setting, if you turn the unit off and
then on again, the volume level will be set to the level you selected prior
to turning the unit off.

• For private listening, plug in headphones into the Headphones jack on
the rear of the unit. The speakers will be disconnected when
headphones are plugged in.

• To turn this unit off, press the Power button.

To adjust the EQ (Equalizer):

Press the EQ button to cycle
through the following options:
EQ1, EQ2, EQ3, EQ4 or Off
(Normal).

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

USING THE RADIO

Antenna

FM: Extend the FM antenna for best reception.

Turn this unit on by pressing the
Power button.

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Repeatedly press the SOURCE
button to select FM mode; “FM” and
the frequency will appear in the
display.

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Repeatedly press the Tune/

Skip/Search m 1 or l 2 button to

manually advance the frequency in
the display up or down until the
desired frequency appears.
For auto tuning, press and hold the

Tune/Skip/Search m 1 or l 2
button

until the frequency in the
display starts to scan and then
release; the tuner will search and
then stop on the next strong station
it finds. Repeat this step until the
desired frequency appears in
the display.

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NOTES:

• See the previous page for how
to adjust the volume.

• To turn this unit off, press the
Power button.

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

Follow Steps 1-3 on the previous
page to tune a station. Press and
hold the PRESET/SET button;
“P01”, will blink in the display.

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Press the Tune/Skip/Search m 1
or l 2 button to select a desired

Preset (1-10). Press the PRESET/
SET button 3 again to confirm, the

station will be saved into memory.
Repeat to program up to 10
Presets, as desired.

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SETTING THE RADIO PRESETS (up to 10)

Follow Steps 1-2 on the previous
page to turn the unit on and select
FM mode.

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Repeatedly press the PRESET/
SET button until the desired Preset
number appears in the display.

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RETRIEVING RADIO PRESETS (up to 10)

NOTE: The preset memories will be erased if the unit is without power (no

batteries/AC adapter isn't connected/power failure) for a long period of time.

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*Consumer Replaceable Part (See page 16 to order.)

OPERATION (CONTINUED)

IPOD®UNIVERSAL DOCKS

Locate your iPod®in the chart on the next two pages and select the
respective Universal Dock (the Universal Dock No. is engraved at the front
of the Universal Docks as shown on the next page) to match with your iPod®.
Insert the corresponding Universal Dock and your iPod®into the unit as
described on page 8.

iPod

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Type Memory Univ. Dock No.

20GB/
U2
Special
Edition
20GB

40GB

Fourth
Generation
iPod

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20GB,
30 GB,
U2
Special
Edition

40 to
60GB

No. 4

(Part No. S ­MD82041BKIH04*)

No. 5

(Part No. S­MD82041BKIH05*)

iPod

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Photo/
iPod®with
color
display

No. 6

(Part No. S­MD82041BKIH06*)

No. 7

(Part No. S­MD82041BKIH07*)

4 to
6GB

iPod

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mini

No. 3
(Part No. S­MD82041BKIH03*)

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OPERATION (CONTINUED)

NOTES:

• For the Fifth Generation iPod with Video; the iPod Classic; the First,
Second and Third Generation iPod nano; and the iPod touch, please
use the Universal Dock included with your iPod.

• The 5 holders provided with this unit are Universal Docks.

IMPORTANT! The Universal Dock No. is engraved at the front of the
docks. Please refer to the illustration below for the location of the
Universal Dock No.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service.

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

No sound. Volume is Increase volume.

set to minimum.

FM, no sound. Power is not on or Press the Power button,

FM mode is not then the SOURCE button to

selected. select FM.

Volume is Increase volume.

set to minimum.

FM, poor sound. Station is not tuned Retune the FM

properly. broadcast station.

FM: Antenna Extend FM Rod

is not extended. antenna.

iPod mode, no sound. Incorrectly connected. Check the connection.

Power is not on or Press the Power button,

iPod mode is not then the SOURCE button to

selected. select iPod.

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL:

Power Source ..................DC 6V Adapter (Center Positive)

Battery. ...............................................4 x “AA” size batteries

Speaker...............................................................2 x 4 ohms

Output Power ..........................................................2 x 2 W

Weight......................................................................2.25 lbs

Dimensions ............................9 (L) x 4.5 (W) x 7 (H) inches

RADIO SECTION:

Frequency Range (FM) ................................87.5–108 MHz

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE, PLEASE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:

WWW.MEMOREXELECTRONICS.COM
OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE:
For customers calling within US, call 1-800-919-3647.
For customers calling within Mexico, call 001-866-580-8316.

PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90
DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR
PLACE OF PURCHASE OR IMATION ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS.

FOR CONSUMER REPLACEABLE PART(S), SEE PART NUMBER(S)
ON PAGE 4, 5 AND 13 AND THEN CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL
AT 1-800-321-6993.