Memorex MPD8857 User Manual

Before operating this product,

please read these instructions completely.

User’s Guide

PERSONAL AM/FM STEREO/COMPACT

DISC MP3 PLAYER

MPD8857

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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.

• Placed lacking ventilation or dusty places.

• Places subject to constant vibration.

• Humid or moist places.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)

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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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We Want You

LISTENING

For A Lifetime

EIA

EST. 1924

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

1. PRESET ▼ Button

2. PROGRAM Button

3. PRESET ▲ Button

4. ENTER/CLEAR Button

5. Display

6. DC 4.5V Jack (Rear of Unit)

7. MODE/¥Button

8. MENU/ESP/BAND Button

9. RESUME/Button

10. Skip/TUNING DN ( ) Button

11. STOP (■)/ POWER OFF

Button

12. Skip/TUNING UP ( ) Button

13. PLAY/PAUSE ( ) /POWER ON Button

14. FUNCTION (CD/RADIO) Switch

15. Battery Compartment (Inside of CD Compartment)

16. CD Door OPEN Switch

17. CD Compartment

18. DBBS (Bass Boost) Switch

19. VOLUME Control

20. PHONES (Headphones) Jack

21. LINE OUT Jack (Side of Unit)

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

BATTERY INSTALLATION

“Low Battery” will light in the display when batteries are low (when using battery power).

1. Open the CD Compartment, then open the battery compartment door by pressing in the tab and 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 side of the unit and connect the other end into the AC outlet. The batteries are automatically disconnected when the AC adapter is used.

POLARITY:

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 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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RADIO OPERATION

Set the VOLUME control ❶ to minimum

and plug the headphone into the PHONES jack. Press the PLAY/PAUSE

() /POWER ON button ❷ to turn the

unit on.

TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO

Slide the FUNCTION switch ❶ to the RADIO

position. Press the MENU/ESP/BAND

button ❷ to select a band (AM or FM). If listening to FM, press the MODE/¥ button

❸ to select Stereo or Mono.

Press and release the Skip/TUNING DN

❶ or UP ❷ button to tune a

station. Press and hold the

Skip/TUNING DN ❶ or UP ❷

button for Auto Scan tuning (see below).

Adjust the VOLUME control ❶ and DBBS switch ❷ as desired. If FM STEREO

reception is weak/noisy, press the

MODE/¥ button ❸ to Mono, in this case

the reception will be monaural.

To turn the radio off, press the STOP

(■)/POWER OFF button.

ANTENNAS AM – This unit has a built-in ferrite bar

antenna, which provides adequate reception in most areas. If reception is weak, turn the unit to improve reception. FM – The headphones act as an antenna for FM. Extend the headphone wire for best FM reception.

AUTO SCAN

Press and hold the Skip/TUNING DN or UP button for approximately one second and the unit will automatically search for the

next available station.

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RADIO OPERATION (CONTINUED)

Tune a desired station as described in the previous section. Press the PROGRAM button; the preset number will blink.

TO SET AND RECEIVE A STATION INTO MEMORY

Within ten seconds, select the desired

preset using the PRESET ▲ ❶ or ▼❷

button to set the memory. Press the PROGRAM

❸ button to confirm.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program more presets (up to 10 presets for each band).

To receive a preset station, simply

press the PRESET ▲ ❶ or ▼❷

button to select the desired preset.

To emphasize the bass, slide the DBBS switch to the ON position. For normal bass, slide the DBBS switch to the OFF position.

To turn the unit on, press the PLAY/

PAUSE ( )/POWER ON button ❶.

To turn the unit off, press the STOP (

■)/POWER OFF button ❷. The unit will

automatically shut off if stopped (CD Standby) for one minute.

BASS BOOST TURNING POWER ON /OFF

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