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. (This Caution Marking is located at the rear enclosure of the unit.) 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.
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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 interfer- ence to radio communications.
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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.
This unit requires either two (2) “AA” batteries (not included) or an 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 inside the CD Compartment by pressing in on the tab and then lifting it.
TURNING POWER ON/OFF Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER button 1 to turn the unit on. To turn the unit off, press the STOP ( )/POWER OFF/ button automatically shut off if stopped (CD Standby) for one minute. PRESET EQUALIZER Repeatedly press the PROG/EQ/ENTER button to cycle through the preset EQ settings: NORMAL, CLASSIC, POP, JAZZ and ROCK.
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. Press the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER to turn the unit on.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) CD PLAYBACK NOTES: • See page 15 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.
CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK While in the Stop mode, you may press either the Skip o/√ 1 or n/® 2 to select a specific track for button playback. FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK During playback, press and release once to advance Skip n/®...
CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ONE TRACK To repeat a single track, while in the Stop mode, press the MODE/CLEAR button once; “REP 1” will appear in the display. Press the to select the specific n/® 3 button track that you wish to repeat.
REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ALL TRACKS To repeat all the tracks on the CD, while in the Stop mode, press the MODE/CLEAR button twice; “REP A” will appear in the display. REPEAT PLAYBACK OF A FOLDER (MP3 w/folders only) To repeat all files in a directory (MP3 CD only), while in the Stop mode, press the MODE/CLEAR button 1 three times;...
INTRO PLAYBACK (Will play the first 10 seconds of each track) 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. TO RANDOMLY PLAY BACK A CD While in the Stop mode, press the MODE/CLEAR button 4 times (5 times if an MP3 CD with multiple directories...
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. While in the Stop mode, press the PROG/EQ/ENTER button. The track number will blink and “P-01” will appear in the display.
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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”...
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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.
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CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) SELECTING SONGS BY MP3 TITLE You can search for a song by title as follows: With a MP3 disc inserted, press the ESP/MENU button; the alphabet will appear in the display. Press the PROG/EQ/ENTER button and a list of files starting with the selected letter will appear.
SEARCHING THROUGH MP3 DIRECTORIES You can search the contents of the directories (if burned on CD) as follows: Press the ESP/MENU button twice; the first directory will appear in the display, as well as its contents. If you would like to change directories, use the PLAY/PAUSE (®p)/POWER 1 and/or STOP ( )/POWER OFF/...
CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) SINGLE SESSION The chart below 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.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service. SYMPTOM Unit will not turn on. Disc will not play. Erratic CD playback. No sound from headphones. ESP not working. CAUSE Dead batteries, or not installed properly.
WWW.MEMOREXELECTRONICS.COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (954) 660-7100. 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. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993.
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