Memorex MP3123 User Manual

PORTABLE CD/CD-RW/MP3 PLAYER
WITH AM/FM STEREO RADIO

MODEL: MP3123

BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank you for purchasing the Memorex audio system.

The serial number of your unit can be found on a label on the bottom of the cabinet. We suggest that you
record the serial number in the space provided below in case this information is ever needed at a future
date.

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.

Model Number: MP3123

Serial Number: _______________________________________

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

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:

Invisible and hazardous laser radiation when
open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

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.

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.

LASER SAFETY: This unit employs a laser. Only
qualified service personnel should attempt to
service this device due to possible eye injury.

CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS,
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
PROCEDURE HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

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 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.

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Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions
carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not
pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability
to be connected to an outdoor antenna.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product's
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this product near water- for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool.

8. ACCESSORIES

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The product may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to
the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.

9. VENTILATION

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES

This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the appliance.

13. LIGHTNING

To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

14. POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

15. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.

16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in
fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead­in wire to an antenna discharge product, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna discharge product, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for grounding electrode.

18. SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.

21. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

22. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this

indicates a need for service.

23. HEAT

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

24. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention
to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as practical.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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PORTABLE CART WARNING
(symbol provided by RETAC)

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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PREPARATION FOR USE

Unpacking and Setup

• Carefully remove the unit from the display carton and remove all packing material from the unit itself.

• The detachable AC power cord is packed in the carton separately from the unit. Make sure that the AC
power cord is not accidentally discarded with the carton or packing material.

• Press the OPEN/CLOSE area to open the CD compartment door. There is a white card in the CD
compartment which is intended to prevent the CD pickup from moving during shipment of the product.
Remove this card from the CD compartment before use.

Power Sources

This portable audio system is designed to operate on either 110-120V AC 60Hz house current DC or by
using eight (8) ‘C’ batteries, not included. Attempting to operate this unit from any other power source may
cause damage to the unit, which is not covered by your warranty.

AC Operation

Unwind the AC cord and extend it to its full length. Insert the small end of
the AC cord into the AC socket on the back cabinet of the unit. Insert the
other end of the AC cord into any convenient 110-120V 60Hz household
outlet.

Please note that this unit is equipped with a polarized AC plug which has
one blade wider than the other. This is a safety feature to reduce the
likelihood of electric shock. This polarized AC plug will only fit in a polarized AC outlet. If you find that you
cannot insert this plug into your outlet, you may have an obsolete non-polarized outlet. Please do not try to
defeat this safety feature by using a non-polarized adapter or by filing the wider blade to make it fit into your
outlet. If this plug does not fit into your outlet, you should contact a qualified licensed electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet.

Battery Installation

To use this unit with battery power, remove the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit by sliding it
towards the rear of the unit. Insert eight (8) ‘C’ size batteries following the diagram in the compartment.

NOTE: The AC power cord must be disconnected from the AC socket on the rear of the unit in order for the
unit to operate on battery power.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. Carrying Handle

2. AC Socket (Rear of Unit)

3. Headphones Jack

4. BACKLIGHT ON/OFF Button

5. BASS BOOST Button

6. VOLUME Control

7. STOP (■) Button

8. REPEAT Button

9. SKIP/Search ( ) Button

10. DIRECTORY – Button

11. FIND Button

12.

CD Compartment Door

13.

FM Rod Antenna

14. FUNCTION (AM/FM/OFF/CD) Switch (Side
of Unit)

15. OPEN/CLOSE Area

16. Dial Scale and Pointer

17. FM STEREO Indicator

18. TUNING Control

19. PLAY/PAUSE (❿/ ) Button

20. PROGRAM Button

21. SKIP/Search ( ) Button

22. Battery Compartment (Bottom of Unit)

23. CD Display

24. DIRECTORY + Button

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Slide the FUNCTION switch to
the AM or FM position as desired.
NOTE: If you select the FM band,
be sure to raise the FM rod
antenna and extend it to its full
length.

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Slide the FUNCTION switch to
the OFF position to turn off the
radio off.

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For an enhanced Bass sound,
press the BASS BOOST button
❶. Adjust the VOLUME control ❷
as desired.

3

Use the TUNING control to select
the desired AM or FM station.
When a strong FM Stereo signal
is received, the FM STEREO
indicator will light.

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HINTS FOR BETTER RECEPTION

FM - Make sure that the telescopic FM Rod Antenna is raised and extended to its full length. You may have
to vary the direction of the antenna to find the strongest signal for each FM station.

AM - The AM ferrite bar antenna is located inside the cabinet. It may be necessary to turn the unit slightly so
that the internal antenna is pointing in the direction of the AM transmitter. You may have to experiment to
find the position that provides the strongest reception for each of your favorite AM stations.

HEADPHONES JACK

For private listening, plug headphones (not included) into the Headphones jack. The speakers will be
disconnected when the headphones are plugged in.

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

Press the BACKLIGHT ON/OFF
button to turn the display’s
backlight on or off.

BACKLIGHT

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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS

NORMAL PLAYBACK

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.

CHANGING THE DISPLAY

During playback of an MP3 CD, press the FIND button to cycle the display as follows:
1st Press: The file name will appear.
2nd Press: The folder name will appear.
3rd Press: The display will revert back to normal.

During playback, press and hold the FIND button and the MP3 information will scroll across the display.
Press and hold the FIND button again and the display will revert back to normal.

CD PLAYBACK NOTES:

• See page 10 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.

• Playback will stop when you open the CD compartment, but it is not recommended to open the
compartment before the STOP (■) button is pressed.

• 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.

Slide the FUNCTION switch to
the CD position.

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Press the PLAY/PAUSE (

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button

to begin playback; the
current track and elapsed playing
time will appear in the display.

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Insert a disc, label side up, into the
compartment. Press the OPEN/
CLOSE area to close the CD
compartment lid; the total tracks
and playing time will appear in the
display. (If an MP3 CD is inserted,
the total albums/folders will appear
at the top right also.)

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Open the CD compartment lid by
pressing the OPEN/CLOSE area.

2

Set the VOLUME control ❶ and
BASS BOOST button ❷ as
desired.

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When the disc is through playing,
it will stop. Press the STOP (■)
button to stop the disc before it is
finished.

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During CD playback, if you wish
to pause the disc momentarily,
press the

PLAY/PAUSE (

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n. Playback stops but the
disc continues to spin and the
time blinks in the display.

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Press the PLAY/PAUSE (

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button

again to release Pause and
resume normal CD playback. The
sound returns and the display
stops blinking.

2

After you insert the disc into the
CD player and the total number of
tracks and playing time will
appear on the display, you may
press the SKIP/Search or
button to select a specific track for
playback.

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When the desired track number
appears in the display, press the

PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button. Play-

back will begin on the track you
selected.

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MP3: When an MP3 disc is

inserted, press the DIRECTORY
+ or – button to select an
album/folder.

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CD PAUSE CONTROL

TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK

During playback, press and hold
either the SKIP/Search or
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 or button,
normal playback will resume.

During playback, press the
SKIP/Search button once to
advance the player to the
beginning of the next track. Press
the SKIP/Search button
repeatedly to advance the player
to higher numbered tracks.

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During playback, press the
SKIP/Search button once to
move the player back to the
beginning of the playing track.
Press the SKIP/Search button
repeatedly to move the player
back to lower numbered tracks.

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FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK AND HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH

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To repeat a single track, press the
REPEAT button ❶ once: “ ”

will appear in the display. Press
the SKIP/Search or
button ❷ to select the specific
track that you wish to repeat.
When the desired track number
appears in the display, press the
PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button ❸ to
begin playback. The specific track
you selected will be repeated
continuously.

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MP3 ONLY:

To repeat all of the tracks on an
album continuously, press the
REPEAT button ❶ three times;

“ ALBUM” will appear in the
display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE
( ) button ❷ to begin playback.
To cancel Repeat Playback,
press the REPEAT button ❶ until
the Repeat indicator disappears
from the display.
See page 10 for more info on
MP3 format.

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To repeat all of the tracks on a
disc continuously, press the

REPEAT button ❶ twice; “ ”
will appear in the display. Press
the PLAY/PAUSE ( ) button ❷
to begin playback.

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REPEAT PLAYBACK (TRACK, DISC OR MP3 ALBUM)

Slide the FUNCTION switch to
the CD position.

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Press the PROGRAM button;
“P:01” (Program Number) and
“00” (track number) will appear
and “PROG” will blink in the
display.

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Open the CD compartment lid by
pressing the OPEN/CLOSE area
and insert your disc in the CD
player. Close the CD
compartment door.

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PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK

The CD player in this unit has a 64 track programmable memory that allows you to program up to 64 tracks
on any disc for playback in any desired order. You may program 64 different tracks or you may also program
certain tracks to play more than once.
To perform programmed playback, proceed as follows:

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Press the SKIP/Search or
button ❶ to select the first track
that you wish to program. When
the desired track number
(Example: Track 5) appears in the
display, press the PROGRAM
button ❷ again. The display will
then show, “P:02” indicating
program 2 is ready to be set.

MP3: If using a MP3 disc, see
note below.

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After programming up to 64 tracks
in the CD Program Memory,
press the PLAY/PAUSE ( )
button to begin programmed
playback; “PROG” will appear in
the display and playback will
begin on the first track that you
programmed. The player will
continue to play all of the tracks
that you programmed in the order
in which you programmed them.

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When the last programmed track
has been played, the player will
stop. To cancel the Programmed
Playback mode, press the
PROGRAM button ❶ to enter the
Program mode and then press the
STOP (■) button ❷ to cancel.

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NOTES ON PROGRAMMED PLAYBACK:

• MP3 PROGRAM: If an MP3 CD is inserted, you will first select the directory number in step 1, and then

the file.

• You can review the program by pressing the PROGRAM button when playback is stopped.

• You can change tracks in a program by simply selecting the desired track using the PROGRAM button,

and then use the SKIP/Search or button to change it.

• Press the STOP (■) button to stop the program before it is finished.

• Each file may be stored in the program memory as many times as desired (up to 64 files).

• You can scroll through the program while it is playing using the SKIP/Search or button.

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It is also possible to use the
Program and Repeat functions
together to repeat a specific
program indefinitely. First,
program the tracks you wish to
hear in the order you wish to hear
them, as described on the
previous page. Then, press the
REPEAT button twice. Both
indicators will appear in the
display.

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Press the PLAY/PAUSE ( )
button to begin program-med
repeat playback. The player will
play the tracks you selected in the
order in which you programmed
them. When the last track in the
program has been played, the
entire program will begin again.

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Programmed Repeat operation
will continue indefinitely until you
press the STOP (■) button, or
turn the unit off.

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PROGRAMMED REPEAT

MP3 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Please read before playing an MP3 CD.

What is an MP3 file?

An MP3 file is a computer format that makes a usually large music file into a smaller one which is more
convenient to download and share.

Can I record my own MP3 CDs?

Yes, but you need a CD recorder, which is available from you local computer store.

Where can I find MP3 files?

MP3 files are available all over the internet.

Can the MP3123 read CD-RW (Rewriteable CDRs)?

Yes it can. However, you must reformat the CD-RW every time you want to record a new group of MP3 files.
No multi-session recording is allowed.

Can the MP3123 read regular music CDs?

Yes it can. However, you cannot mix MP3s and WAV files on the same CD. If you do, this CD Player will
play only the MP3 files.

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 CD player will ignore those files and read only the MP3 files on the CDR.

Does the MP3123 support multi-session CDRs?

No, it will not. It supports only single session recorded CDRs. Single-session means you must burn all of
your MP3 files on the CDR at once, and they must have an MPEG rate of 32-256Kbps.

Does the MP3123 support subdirectories (subfolders)?
Yes, the MP3123 can read MP3 files from subfolders.

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SEARCHING THROUGH MP3 TRACKS/FILES

You can search the contents of the MP3 albums (if burned on CD) as follows:

Press the FIND button once and
the track/file starting with the
letter “A” will appear in the
display.

1

When the desired track/file
appears, press the PLAY/PAUSE
( ) button to play the track/file.

3

Press the SKIP/Search or
button to scroll through the letters
and numbers to locate a specific
track/file.

2

SEARCHING THROUGH MP3 ALBUMS/FOLDERS

Press the FIND button twice and
the first album/folder name and
number will appear in the display.

1

When the desired album/folder
appears, press the PLAY/PAUSE
( ) button to play the first
track/file of the album/folder.

3

Press the SKIP/Search or
button to scroll through the albums/
folders and numbers to locate a
specific album/folder.

2

NOTE: When scrolling through track/files or albums/folders, if there is no name or contents, “NOTHING” will

appear in the display.

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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 Folders/Albums. Check the added notes to help you understand the
MP3 CD unit display and the playback sequence of folders/albums and tracks on a single session MP3 CD.

• The arrow pathway shows the sequence of MP3 directory and file playback.

• This example has a total of seven MP3 directories.

• Based on this layout, the first file will be “Blur01.mp3” and the last file will be “Twain15.mp3”.

• When the MP3 CD is inserted into the CD player, the first digit in the display will be the folders, and the
second digit will be the total number of tracks.

• “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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Directory 01

Blur01.mp3
Blur02.mp3
Blur03.mp3
Blur04.mp3

Directory 02

Skipped

Blur.jpg
Lyric.doc

Spice05.mp3
Spice06.mp3

Directory 03

2men07.mp3
2men08.mp3

Skipped

Abba01.wav
Abba02.wav

Directory 04

Girl09.mp3
Girl10.mp3

Directory 05

Boyz11.mp3
Boyz12.mp3

Directory 06

Bread13.mp3

Directory 07

Marx14.mp3
Twain15.mp3

Caring for Compact Discs

• Treat the disc carefully. Handle the disc only by its edges.

Never allow your fingers to come in contact with the shiny,
unprinted side of the disc.

• Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to the disc label.

• Clean the disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth.

Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the
disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.

• If a disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the disc, it is probably dirty or damaged (scratched).

• When cleaning the disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the disc to the outer edge of the disc.

Never wipe in circular motions.

• This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo as shown here.

Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly.

• 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 disc.

• Do not stick or write anything on either side of the 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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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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Symptom Possible Cause Solution

Radio

Noise or sound distorted Station not tuned properly for Retune the AM or FM broadcast
on radio broadcasts. AM or FM. station.

FM: Telescopic antenna is not Reorient FM telescopic antenna.
properly adjusted.

AM: Unit is not positioned Rotate unit until best reception is
correctly. obtained.

AM or FM, no sound. FUNCTION switch not set to AM or FM. Slide to select AM or FM.

Volume at minimum. Increase volume.

Compact Disc Player

CD Player will not play. Function switch not set to CD. Slide to select CD.

CD is not installed or installed Insert CD with label side up.
upside-down.

CD skips while playing. Disc is dirty or scratched. Wipe disc with cloth or use

another disc.

General

No sound. Power cord disconnected. Connect power cord.

No batteries, or weak, dead or Insert fresh batteries correctly.
inserted incorrectly.

Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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.

Weston, FL

Printed in Hong Kong

Visit our website at www.memcorpinc.com

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