Memorex MPD8810 User's Guide

MP3 SPLASH-RESISTANT PERSONAL COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH 45 SECOND DIGITAL ANTI SKIP PROTECTION

MODEL: MPD8810

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 DC4.5V Jack Use with external Power Supply. 2 PLAY/PAUSE Turns the unit on. Also starts 1,A,B,C

and pauses playback.

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

program. Also turns the unit off.

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

Press & hold: Search backward.

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

Press & hold: Search forward. 6 Display LCD Function Display 7 Battery Insert Batteries, see page 5

Compartment (in CD Compartment). 8 HOLD Switch Disables/enables all buttons. 9 CD Compartment 10 LINE OUT Jack Connect to an external amplifier,

such as a car stereo. 11 CD Open Lock 12 VOLUME Adjusts the volume. 13 PROG/EQ Memorizes & reviews programs. 6,P,Q,R,S

EQ: Cycles between the Equalizer modes.

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

INTRO,REPEAT A,REPEAT1.

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

last track played. MP3: Continues playback from last position played.

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

ensures continuous playback. 17 DISPLAY MP3 Display select 0, CLEAR 18 FILE/DIR. Locate MP3 file 9, SPACE 19 FILE SEARCH Search for MP3 files. ENTER 20 DBSS Switch Used to enhance bass sound 21 PHONES Jack Connect 3.5mm headphones.

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INSTALLATION

This CD player can be powered by either 2 “AA” batteries or the provided 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 located inside the CD Compartment 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.

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.

Preset Equalizer:

WHILE A CD IS PLAYING, press the PROG/EQ button to cycle through the EQ settings (NORMAL, CLASSIC, POP, JAZZ & ROCK).

Slide to the ON position to disable the buttons. Slide to the OFF position to enable the buttons.

Slide to the ON position to enhance the bass sound. Slide to the OFF position for normal bass sound.

HOLD BASS BOOST

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