MPD8812
User’s Guide
Personal Compact Disc
MP3 Player
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED)
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 interfer-
ence 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 fol-
lowing 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.
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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
30
Example
Quiet library, soft whispers
40
50
60
70
Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet
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THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT
EXPOSURE:
We
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
Gunshot blast, jet engine
WantYou
LISTENING
ForALifetime
100
120
140
180
Rocket launching pad
EIA
EST. 1924
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
MAIN UNIT
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3 4 5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12
13
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10. LINE OUT Jack (Side of Unit)
11. PHONES Jack (Side of Unit)
12. VOLUME Buttons (Side of
Unit)
1. Skip (o)/¦ Button
2. Skip (n)/‹ Button
3. PROG./EQ/ENTER Button
4. Display
13. CD Compartment
5. ESP/MENU Button
6. MODE/CLEAR Button
7. DC 4.5V Jack (Rear of Unit)
14. CD Door Open Switch
15. Battery Compartment (Bottom
of Unit)
+
–
8. PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER
ON/L Button
9. STOP (I)/POWER OFF/M
Button
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
REMOTE
1
2
3 4
5
6
7
8
1. Remote Wire
6. Belt Clip (Rear of Remote)
7. STOP (I)/POWER OFF
Button
8. Headphones Jack (Side of
Unit)
2. VOLUME Control
3. SKIP (o) Button
4. Skip (n) Button
5. PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER
ON Button
USING THE WIRED REMOTE
Plug the remote wire into the Headphone jack on the main unit to use the
remote control. Use the buttons/controls on the remote control just as
you would the buttons/controls on the main unit.
When using the remote, adjust the
1
volume on the main unit to a
reasonable level, then you can
slide the VOLUME control on the
wired remote to control the
volume. If the volume on the main
unit is set to minimum, no sound
will come from the headphones.
Also, when using the remote,
insert headphones into the
Headphones jack on the remote.
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POWER SOURCES
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 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.
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 in 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.)
AC OPERATION
To operate the unit using AC power, connect an AC adapter (not
included) to an AC outlet having 120V, 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.
DC4.5V
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CD OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
TURNING POWER ON/OFF
1
1
1
2
1
2
You can adjust the digital volume level
from Minimum "MIN" to Maximum
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) /POWER
ON/L button 1 to turn the unit on.
To turn the unit off, press the STOP
(I)/POWER OFF/M button ƒ. The unit
"MAX" by pressing the VOLUME UP
or DOWN button.
1
2
will automatically shut off if stopped (CD
Standby) for one minute.
BACKLIGHT
PRESET EQUALIZER
When turn the unit is on, the backlight
will light on for 10 seconds. Also, when
the unit is on, press any buttons on the
remote (except the VOLUME control)
or at the main unit (except the CD Door
Open switch) and the backlight will light
for 10 seconds.
1
If using an AC adapter, the backlight
will always be lit when the unit is on.
Repeatedly press the PROG./EQ/
ENTER button to cycle through the
preset EQ settings: NORMAL, CLASSIC,
POP, JAZZ and ROCK.The CD must be
playing to change the EQ setting.
Radio Sound Through a Home Audio System
By using a home audio connection cable (not included), superb radio 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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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO INSERT AND PLAY A CD
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 in this unit.
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1
2
2
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) /POWER Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p) /POWER
ON/L button to begin playback; the
current track and elapsed playing time
(CD information and folder will also
appear, if using MP3) will appear in the
display.
ON/L button 1 to turn the unit on.
Open the CD compartment lid by
sliding the CD Door OPEN switch
Gently press a disc, label side up, onto
the spindle until it locks in place. Close
the CD compartment lid.
2.
3
4
2
1
When the disc is through playing, it will
Adjust the VOLUME buttons 1 and
PROG./EQ/ENTER button 2 as desired. stop. Press the STOP (I)/POWER
Repeatedly press the PROG./EQ/
ENTER button 2 to cycle through the
preset EQ settings: NORMAL,
CLASSIC, POP, JAZZ and ROCK.The
CD must be playing to change the EQ
setting.
OFF/M button to stop the disc before it
is finished. Press the STOP
(I)/POWER OFF/M button again to
turn the unit off.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
CD PLAYBACK NOTES:
• See page 16 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 in your
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.
• If a disc is not recorded properly, “No File” 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 (I)/POWER OFF/M
button is pressed.
• If there is no activity for 60 seconds, the unit will turn itself off to save the batteries.
• 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.
TO PAUSE A CD
2
1
During CD playback, if you wish to
pause the disc momentarily, press the
PLAY/PAUSE (®p) /POWER ON/L
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)
/POWER ON/L button again to
release pause and resume playback.
button. Playback stops but the disc The sound returns and the elapsed
continues to spin and the elapsed time in the display stops flashing.
time will blink in the display.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK
1
2
2
1
After you insert the disc into the CD When the desired track number (and
player and the total number of tracks file number if using MP3) appears in
appear on the display, you may press the display, press the PLAY/PAUSE
either the Skip o 1 or n 2 button to (®p) /POWER ON/L button. Playback
select a specific track for playback.
will begin with the track (or file) you
selected.
FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK
1
2
During playback, press and release During playback, press and release the
the Skip n button once to advance the Skip o button once to move the player
player to the beginning of the next back to the beginning of the currently
track. Press the Skip n button repeat- playing track. Press the Skip o button
repeatedly to move the player back to
lower numbered tracks.
edly to advance the player to higher
number tracks.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH
During playback, depress and hold
either the Skip o 1 or n 2 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 o 1 or n 2 button, normal
playback will resume.
1
2
1
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ONE TRACK
1
2
1
3
2
2
1
To repeat a single track, press the When the desired track number
appears in the display, press the
PLAY/PAUSE (®p) /POWER ON/L
MODE/CLEAR button 1 once; “REP
1” will appear in the display. Press the
Skip o 2 or n 3 button to select the
specific track that you wish to repeat.
button 1 to begin playback. The specif-
ic track you selected will be repeated
continuously. To cancel Repeat play-
back, press the MODE/CLEAR button
2 repeatedly until the mode indicator
disappears.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ALL TRACKS
1
2
1
2
To repeat all the tracks on the CD,
press the MODE/CLEAR button twice;
“REP A” will appear in the display.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER
ON/L button 1 to begin playback. All
tracks on the disc will be repeated con-
tinuously. To cancel Repeat playback,
press the MODE/CLEAR button 2
repeatedly until the mode indicator dis-
appears.
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF A FOLDER (MP3 w/folders only)
1
2
1
3
2
2
1
To repeat all files in a directory (MP3
CD only), press the MODE/CLEAR
button 1 three times; “REP D” will
appear in the display. Press the Skip
o 2 or n 3 button to select the specific
directory that you wish to repeat.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER
ON/L button 1 to begin playback. All
files in the selected directory will be
repeated continuously. To cancel
Repeat
playback,
press
the
MODE/CLEAR button 2 repeatedly
until the mode indicator disappears. See
page 16 for more info on MP3 format.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
INTRO PLAYBACK (Will play the first 10 seconds of each track)
1
2
1
2
While in the Stop mode, press the
MODE/CLEAR button 3 times (4 times
if an MP3 CD with multiple directories
is inserted); “INT” will appear in the
display.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER
ON/L button 1 to begin Intro playback.
The first 10 seconds of all tracks on the
disc will be played in sequence. To can-
cel Intro playback, press the MODE/
CLEAR button 2 repeatedly until the
Mode indicator disappears.
TO RANDOMLY PLAY BACK A CD
1
2
1
2
While in the Stop mode, press the
MODE/CLEAR button 4 times (5 times
if an MP3 CD with multiple directories
is inserted); “RND” will appear in the
display.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER
ON/L button 1 to begin playback. The
unit will play all the tracks in random
order. When all the tracks have been
played, the unit will stop. To cancel
Random playback, press the MODE/
CLEAR button 2 repeatedly until the
Mode indicator disappears.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 24 TRACKS)
Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks will be
played.
1
2
2
1
While in the Stop mode, press the Select a track to be programmed using the
PROG./EQ/ENTER button. The track
number will blink and “P-01” will appear
in the display.
Skip o 1 or n 2 button. If using a MP3
disc, see note below.
3
4
Press the PROG./EQ/ENTER button to
memorize the track. Repeat steps 2
and 3 to program additional tracks up
to a maximum of 24 tracks.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER
ON/L button to begin program
playback; “P” will appear in the display.
NOTES:
•
Press and hold the MODE/CLEAR button for 2 seconds to clear the memory.
•
MP3: If an MP3 CD is inserted, you will first select the directory number in
step 1 followed by the PROG/EQ/ENTER button, and then the file/track
number.
SEE TOP OF NEXT PAGE FOR MORE NOTES ON PROGRAMMING
THE MEMORY.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
NOTES ON PROGRAM PLAYBACK
•
You can review the program by pressing the PROG./EQ/ENTER
button repeatedly while in the Stop mode.
•
To add a track to the program memory, simply press the PROG./EQ/
ENTER button repeatedly until the track (directory for MP3) appears
and “00” blinks in the display. Then follow steps 2 and 3 on the
previous page.
•
•
•
Press the STOP (I)/POWER OFF/M button to stop the program
before it is finished (the program memory will be kept).
Each file may be stored in the program memory as many times as
desired (up to 24 files).
You can scroll through the program while it is playing using the Skip o
or n button.
ESP (ELECTRONIC SKIP PROTECTION)
This feature protects against loss of sound caused by vibrations and
shocks. Continuous playback is ensured once some of the music has
been stored into memory.
ESP will automatically be activated when listening to standard or MP3
CDs. You cannot deactivate ESP while listening to an MP3 CD. However,
you can deactivate it when playing a standard CD by simply pressing the
MENU/ESP button; the ESP indicator will disappear from the display.
Deactivating the ESP will conserve battery life.
RESUME: This unit has Auto resume, which will resume playback of the
previous track when the unit is turned on (and the same CD is still in the CD
compartment). Press the Skip o or n button repeatedly to select other tracks on
the disc.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
MP3 FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Please read before playing an MP3 CD.
Does the unit support packet write CD-RW?
Yes it can. You can add or delete MP3 files without
reformatting. It appears like a PC hard drive.
Can the unit read regular music CDs?
Yes it can. However you can not mix MP3s and WAV files on
the same CD. If you do this your Portable MP3 CD Player will
play only the MP3 files.
Does the unit have Electronic Skip Protection built-in?
Yes it has an anti-shock buffer (45 seconds for standard CD
and 120 seconds for MP3 CD). What it means for the
everyday user is that it can withstand road bumps, shaking,
etc. There will be no skipping when you jog or run on a tread-
mill or drive on a bumpy road.
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 Portable MP3 CD Player will ignore those files
and read only the MP3 files on the CDR.
Does the unit support multi-session CDRs?
If the MP3 CD is not finalized, you can burn a new group of
MP3 files until the CD is full.
Does the unit support subdirectories (subfolders)?
Yes, the unit can read MP3 files from subfolders.
What appears on the display when playing back MP3 CDs?
The album, title and artist (if set when MP3 was recorded).
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
SELECTING SONGS BY MP3 TITLE
You can search for a song by title as follows:
1
2
2
1
3
Select the first letter of a file you would
like to listen to using the Skip /¦
Press the MENU/ESP button; the
alphabet will appear in the display.
1
o
and/or /‹ 2 buttons. Press the STOP
n
(I)/POWER OFF/M button 3 to access
the lower letters or the PLAY/PAUSE
(®p)/POWER ON/L button 4 to access
the higher letters.
3
4
3
2
1
Press the PROG./EQ/ENTER button When the desired file appears, press
the PROG./EQ/ENTER button and the
file will automatically start playing.
1 and a list of files starting with the
selected letter will appear. Press the
Skip /¦ 2 and/or /‹ 3 buttons to
o
n
scroll through the list.
NOTE:
If you select a letter that does not contain any files, “No File” will appear
in the display.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
SEARCHING THROUGH MP3 DIRECTORIES
You can search the contents of the directories (if burned on CD) as
follows:
1
2
2
1
Press the MENU/ESP button twice; the To select a file from the directory, use
first directory will appear in the display,
as well as its contents.
the Skip
buttons.
/¦ 1 and/or
/‹ 2
n
o
3
4
1
2
If you would like to change directories,
use the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER
ON/L 1 and/or STOP (I)/POWER
OFF/M 2 buttons.
When the desired file appears, press
the PROG./EQ/ENTER button and the
file will automatically start playing.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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 directories/albums. Check the added notes to help you understand
the MP3 CD unit display and the playback sequence of directories/
albums and tracks on a single session MP3 CD.
MULTI SESSION
The computer user does not need to finalize the CDR disc as music is
burned on the CD. Because of this, the music can be downloaded at
different times until the whole CD is full.
(E) CD-ROM drive
Directory 01
Skipped
Blur01.mp3
Blur02.mp3
Blur03.mp3
Blur04.mp3
Blur.jpg
Lyric.doc
Directory 02
Directory 03
Spice05.mp3
Spice06.mp3
Girl09.mp3
Girl10.mp3
Directory 04
Directory 05
2men07.mp3
burt02.mp3
Boyz11.mp3
Boyz12.mp3
Skipped
Directory 06
Bread13.mp3
Abba01.wav
Abba02.wav
Directory 07
Marx14.mp3
Twain15.mp3
NOTES:
• 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”.
• “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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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Caring for Compact Discs
•
Treat the compact disc carefully. Handle the
compact disc only by its edges. Never allow your
fingers to come in contact with the shiny, unprinted
side of the compact disc.
•
•
Do not attach adhesive tape, stickers, etc. to
the compact disc label.
Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use
detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc. If necessary, use a
CD cleaning kit.
•
If a compact disc skips or gets stuck on a section of the compact disc, it is
probably dirty or damaged (scratched).
Z
•
When cleaning the compact disc, wipe in straight lines from the center of the
compact disc to the outer edge of the compact disc. Never wipe in circular
motions.
•
•
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 compact disc.
•
Do not stick or write anything on either side of the compact 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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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before
calling for service.
SYMPTOM
Unit will not
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Dead batteries, or not Replace batteries, and install
turn on.
installed properly.
Weak or dead Re-
chargeable batteries.
AC adapter
not connected.
CD compartment
not closed.
properly.
Recharge or replace
batteries.
Check AC adapter
connection.
Close CD compartment.
Disc will not play.
Disc inserted
incorrectly.
Dirty or defective
disc.
Reinsert disc correctly.
Try another disc.
Moisture
condensation
on disc.
Wipe disc with soft
cloth.
Erratic CD playback.
Dirty or defective
disc.
Clean or replace disc.
No sound from
headphones.
Headphone
plug not inserted
correctly.
Reinsert headphone
plug correctly.
VOLUME control
set to minimum.
Weak batteries.
Defective disc.
Increase volume.
Replace batteries.
Try another disc.
Wired remote is being Turn the volume up on the
used, but the volume main unit when using the
on the main unit’s vol- wired remote.
ume is set to minimum.
ESP not working.
ESP is not activated.
Press the MENU/ESP button.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirement DC............................2 x AA (LR6) Alkaline batteries
Power requirement AC ....................DC IN 4.5V Adapter (center positive)
Output Level (Line Out) ............................................0.6VMS (47K Ohms)
Output Level (Headphones) ..........................................16mW (32 Ohms)
MPEG Rate ............................................................................32-384Kbps
Sampling Frequency ..................................8/11.025/12KHz for MPEG2.5
16/22.05/24KHz for MPEG2
32/44.1/48KHz for MPEG1
MP3 Playback ................................................ISO9660 format compatible
Check the CD burner/recorder’s documentation to see if it complies with
these specifications.
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE,
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.MEMOREXELECTRONICS.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
INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993.
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