COPYRIGHT: • Distributing copies of MP3, WMA with DRM or WAV tracks without permission is a violation of international copyright laws. SAFETY: • Vibration experienced during walking or exercising will not affect the player. However, dropping the player or dropping a heavy object on the player may result in damage or sound distortion.
FCC DECLARATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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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.
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Level Example Quiet library, soft whispers 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 THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE: Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill...
When the bars in the battery indicator (in the display) become low (see figure 1), replace the battery as follows. 1. Open the Battery/Card cover by pressing in and pulling off the cover as shown in figure 2. 2. Insert one (1) “AAA” battery as shown in figure 3. An alkaline battery is recommended for the longest playing time.
Insert the arm strap into the slot on the rear of the unit and pull through. Insert the arm strap into the slot on the rear of the unit and pull through. Pull the arm strap and insert it into the buckle.
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CD Drive; the auto-run program will display the Main Menu window. Click “Software Drivers”. NOTE: If the Main Menu window does not appear, double click “Memorex Startup CD” application file on the Installation CD to open the Main Menu window.
Click “MMP8563” to run the Windows 98SE driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
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Install the software under the directory as prompted. Warning: DO NOT change the installation path. Otherwise, the driver may not run properly.
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5. After successfully installing the driver software, click "Finish" to finish the installation and exit the Setup menu. 6. When the installation has completed, the new program, “Memorex Audio Player”, will be added to the PROGRAM menu on your computer.
DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES TRANSFERRING FILES You can download digital music files from the Internet or use encoding software to convert music that you have on an audio CD into MP3 or WMA format. Once these files are stored on your computer you can easily copy them to your player.
SAFELY REMOVING YOUR PLAYER FROM THE COMPUTER NOTE: To avoid damage to your player or data loss, always follow the procedure listed below before disconnecting the USB cable from your computer or disconnecting the player from the USB cable. Using your mouse, double click the "Safely Remove Hardware"...
NOTE: WMA DRM protected files will not play if you use the ‘drag and drop’ procedure. You must follow the procedure below to play WMA DRM files on your MMP8563. 1. Install the MMJB Software as described above. 2. Turn the unit ON, then connect the USB cable to the unit and the USB port of the computer.
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EXTERNAL MEMORY CARD TO AVOID DAMAGE, make sure the unit is off before inserting or removing the card. Remove the Battery/Card cover by pressing in and pulling off the cover as shown in Figure 1. Insert a SD/MMC memory card (not included) up to 512MB, facing down as shown in Figure 2.
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF Turn the unit on by pressing the Power/Stop button; the Memorex start screen will appear in the display temporarily. Then the Music Player menu will appear and the MP3/WMA track’s information will appear in the display. To turn the unit off, press and hold the Power/Stop button;...
TO LISTEN TO THE FM RADIO Turn the unit on by pressing the Power/Stop button; the Memorex start screen will appear in the display temporarily. Then the Music Player menu will appear and the MP3/WMA’s track information will appear in the display.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) Press the VOLUME +/- buttons to increase or decrease the volume. ANTENNA FM–The headphones act as an antenna for FM. Extend the headphone wire for best FM reception. To turn the unit off, press and hold the Power/Stop button; “Hold Down To Power Off” will appear in the display.
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TO MANUALLY SET A STATION INTO MEMORY Turn unit Power/Stop button. Select the FM Radio mode and tune a station as described on pages 18 and 19. When the desired memory number appears, press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button 1 to store the preset;...
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TO AUTOMATICALLY SET STATIONS INTO MEMORY While in the FM radio mode, make sure the PRESET indicator is not in the display. If it is, press the Power/Stop button to clear it. TO RECEIVE MEMORY PRESETS Press the Power/Stop button will appear in the display.
TO LISTEN TO MP3s/WMAs/WAVs Turn the unit on by pressing the Power/Stop button ; the Memorex start screen will appear in the display temporarily. Then the Music Player menu will appear and the MP3/WMA’s track information will appear in the display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button 2 2 to start playback;...
TO PAUSE PLAYBACK During playback, if you wish to pause the file momentarily, press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button; playback will pause, the Pause indicator will appear and the timer will stop counting. TO SELECT/BROWSE THROUGH THE FILES Press the MODE button 1; the Main Menu will appear.
FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP During playback, press the Skip/Search n button to advance the player to the beginning of the next file. Press the Skip/Search n button repeatedly to advance the player to higher-numbered files. HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH During playback, press the Skip/Search o button to move the player back to the beginning of the currently playing file.
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TO REPEAT A FILE To repeat a single file, press the 1 once while playing a file; the Repeat One indicator will appear in the display. Press the Skip/Search o 2 or n 3 button to select the specific track that you wish to repeat. TO REPEAT ALL FILES To repeat all files, press the while playing a file;...
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TO RANDOMLY PLAY ALL FILES To randomly play all the files and then stop, press the /DN button three times while in the Stop mode; the Random indicator appear in the display. TO RANDOMLY PLAY ALL THE FILES CONTINUOUSLY To randomly play all the files continuously, press the /DN button four times while in the Stop mode;...
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PLAYING A PLAYLIST (A playlist must be programmed first, see pg. 28) Press the /DN button 1 five times while playing a file; “P” will appear in the display. Press the Skip/Search n button 2 to start playing the first track of the playlist. REPEATEDLY PLAYING A PLAYLIST (A playlist must be programmed first, see pg.
CREATING A PLAYLIST Press the MODE button 1; the Main Menu will appear. Scroll to Browse using the /DN 2 or EQ/UP 3 button then press the PLAY/PAUSE button 4 to select it. ®p Press and hold the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button to add it to the playlist;...
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TO VIEW/CLEAR A PLAYLIST FILE/CLEAR THE PLAYLIST Press and hold the MODE button 1 until the Settings menu appears in the display. Scroll to Playlist using the /DN 2 or EQ/UP 3 button then press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button 4 to select it; the Playlist will appear.
DELETING A FILE Press the MODE button 1; the Main menu will appear. Scroll to Browse using the /DN 2 or EQ/UP 3 button then press the PLAY/PAUSE button 4 to select it. ®p After the file is selected, press the Power/Stop button.
TO SET THE CONTRAST Press and hold the MODE button 1 until the Settings menu appears in the display. Scroll to Contrast using the /DN 2 or EQ/UP 3 button then press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button 4 to select it; the Contrast setting will appear. TO SET THE BACKLIGHT Press and hold the MODE button 1 until the Settings menu appears in the display.
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TO SET THE PLAY TIMER Press and hold the MODE button 1 until the Settings menu appears in the display. Scroll to Play Timer using the button then press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button 4 to select it; the Play Timer setting will appear.
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO VIEW THE SYSTEM INFO Press and hold the MODE button 1 until the Settings menu appears in the display. Scroll to System Info using the /DN 2 or EQ/UP 3 button then press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button 4 to view the System Information.
USING THE STOP WATCH Turn unit Power/Stop button; the Memorex start screen will appear temporarily. Then the Music Player menu will appear and the MP3/WMA track’s information will appear in the display. Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button to start the timer;...
If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service. SYMPTOM Unit will not turn on. No sound. FM distorted. Download Failure. The computer is not recognizing the player. WMA files with DRM cannot playback. CAUSE Dead battery, or not installed properly.
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SYMPTOM No buttons work. Unit acting erratically. WMA files with DRM cannot playback. CAUSE The Lock feature is activated. Unit needs to be reset Reset unit and/or or firmware needs to be update firmware, see updated. Unit needs to be reset Reset unit and/or or firmware needs to be update firmware, see updated.
Formatting the Player WARNING! Do not format this player unless it stops working and you are instructed to do so by technical support personnel. 1. Use the USB cable to connect the player and the computer. 2. Double click on My Computer, right click "Removable Disk"...
Power/Stop button until the installation screen appears. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver. 5. When finished, click START and locate the newly installed software “Memorex Audio Player” and select “Firmware Download”. If the unit acts erratically, reset the unit by removing the battery for a few seconds and then reinserting.
Audio Frequency Range Headphones Output S/N Ratio File Support Bit Rate Tag Info FM Tuner FM Frequency Range Antenna General Dimension Weight Battery Language Built-in Memory Max. Playtime Supported OS Operating Temperature Specifications are subject to change without notice. 20Hz – 20KHz 20mW, 16ohm (Max.
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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 TO MEMOREX. FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993.
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