Memorex MPD8300 User Manual

User’s Guide

Personal Compact

Disc MP3 Player

MPD8300

Before operating this product,

please read these instructions completely.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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:

This product utilizes a Class 1 laser to read compact discs. This
laser Compact Disc 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.

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.

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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.

• 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

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. Skip/Search ( ) Button

2. Skip/Search ( ) Button

3. MODE Button

4. ESP/DIR Button

5. Display

6. EQ Button

7. Play/Pause ( )/Power On
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8. Stop (■)/Power Off Button

9. Battery Compartment (Bottom
of Unit)

10. HOLD Switch

11. CD OPEN Switch

12. CD Compartment

13. VOLUME Control

14. PHONE (Headphone) Jack

15. LINE OUT Jack (Side of Unit)

16. DC 4.5V Jack (Side of Unit)

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This CD player requires either two (2) “AA” cell standard or rechargeable
batteries (not included) or an AC adapter (not included).

BATTERY INSTALLATION:

The battery indicator ( ) will light in the display
when batteries are low and need replacing.

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.

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.
CAUTION: When not using AC power, disconnect the AC adapter from the
wall outlet by pulling the plug (not the cord). Do not touch the AC adapter with
wet hands. Fully insert the plug without exposing any part of the blade.

DC 4.5V

POWER SOURCES

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, Rechargeable 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.)

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RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

1. Insert the negative side of a rechargeable NI-CAD battery into the
sleeve as shown. The sleeve must be inserted onto the negative side
of the battery, otherwise it will not work.

2. 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.

3. Insert two (2) “AA” rechargeable NI-CAD
batteries (not included) as shown. Make sure
the rechargeable battery with the sleeve is
inserted in the position as shown at the right,
otherwise the batteries will not charge.

4. Close the battery compartment.

5. 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; charging will begin.

6. When charging is completed, disconnect the AC adapter plug from the
unit and the AC outlet.

NOTES :

• The batteries are fully charged after approximately 15 hours after the
AC adapter is connected. More time may be required for charging in
cold temperatures, but never more than 24 hours.

• After 24 hours, please unplug the AC adapter.

• With care, rechargeable NI-CAD batteries can be recharged over 500
times.

• If the operating time decreased drastically, even when the NI-CAD
batteries are properly recharged, purchase new rechargeable NI-CAD
batteries.

• Only NI-CAD batteries can be recharged in this unit. Do not attempt to
charge any other type of rechargeable or standard battery.

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CD OPERATION

With the power on, press the EQ but­ton to cycle through the preset EQ
settings, or to turn the EQ off. Each
press of the PRESET EQ button will
cycle as follows: CLASSIC - POP ­JAZZ - ROCK - NORMAL.
NOTE: To operate this function,
there must be a CD inside the CD
compartment.

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To turn the unit on, press and hold the

Play/ Pause ( ) /Power On button ❶.

To turn the unit off, press and hold the

Stop (■) /Power Off button ❷ until the

unit turns off. The unit will automatically
shut off if stopped (CD Standby) for one
minute.

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PRESET EQTURNING POWER ON /OFF

Slide to the HOLD position to disable
the buttons; the Hold indicator (Lock)
will appear in the display. Slide to the
OFF position to enable the buttons; the
Hold indicator will disappear.

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HOLD

Sound Through a Home Audio System

By using a home audio connection cable (not included), superb 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 AUX or CD input jack. (Do not connect it to the
amplifier’s PHONO jack.)
NOTE: If the radio interferes with TV reception, move the unit away from the TV or
turn off the power to this unit.

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