Listening and recording from other devices (AUX Mode) ..................15 Recording in AUX mode ..............16 Listening to Abbee with headphones ..........17 Connecting Abbee to your home stereo ..........18 Additional items ..................19 Using Abbee internationally ..............20 Important Safety Instructions ............22 Warranty ....................23 Canada Warranty .................24...
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PopCatcher check out www.popcatcher.com Dedication This invention is dedicated to my wife, Abbee, who has put up with me for the past seven years, through every 12-hour workday, skipped vacation, and our “honeymoon” at CES. As the business forced me to quit most of my hobbies, you supported me every step of the way.
Satellite Radio Receiver Tape Player Figure 1: Abbee System What’s in the box 1. Abbee base unit (records music with built-in storage for over 100 songs) 2. Music Lock portable player (holds 500 songs) 3. External FM antenna 4. Lanyard 5.
“rec” button to start a Manual Recording. Press again to stop the recording. 1. Note it may take up to 5 seconds for Abbee to display “STOP” and save the recording. This is normal. 2. Note the maximum manual recording length is 30 minutes.
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4. Listen to your Recordings. a. To listen to your recordings on Abbee, press the mode button until “play” is shown on the display. Figure 3: Play Mode b. Press the (star) “favorite” button quickly to lock a recording as a favorite.
3. Star button: a. Press to lock a recording. b. Press and hold to delete a recording. 4. Mode button: Abbee has four audio modes that can be selected by pressing the “Mode” button. • Live - FM • Play – recorded audio •...
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“rec” button for two seconds to start a Manual Recording. Press “rec” to stop and save the Manual Recording. • To record a CD from a CD player attached to Abbee through the “AUX In”, press the “REC” button to enter into CD Recording option.
1. Power: Turns Power ON or OFF. 2. Antenna Connector: Connect the included FM antenna to ensure clear reception. Note: Abbee will also work with a powered FM antenna for increased reception (sold separately). 3. RCA Output (Fixed volume): You can connect Abbee to your home stereo by using a standard RCA cable (not included).
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MP3 player, to the connector labeled “AUX In.” Press the Mode button until the word “AUX” is shown on the display. 6. Headphone: Abbee’s speakers turn off when headphones are connected. 7. USB/Update: Not used. Do not connect to a computer. We use this connector at the factory to set up the initial product firmware.
Use the “Reset” button if you’re having trouble with the Music Lock. Reset will not delete recordings. To delete all recordings you must perform a master reset on Abbee by pressing 1 and “REC” at the same time on the base while in Clock Mode (with the Music Lock attached.)
“play” icon is illuminated on the display. Recordings that have already transferred to the Music Lock will no longer exist on Abbee. If all the recordings have been transferred to the Music Lock, “EMPTY” will show on the display.
Locked recordings that are transferred to the Music Lock, cannot be overwritten by new recordings until they are deleted from the Music Lock. If you lock a recording on Abbee, the recording will still remain locked when transferred to the Music Lock.
Abbee’s internal memory and then transferred to the Music Lock. Music will only transfer from Abbee to the Music Lock (one way.) Music does not transfer from the Music Lock to Abbee. IMPORTANT - DO NOT REMOVE THE MUSIC LOCK WHILE “SYNC” IS SHOWN ON THE SCREEN.
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Figure 9: Battery Indicator reference chart The “Play/Pause” button on the portable Music Lock will flash to play mode and charging status while docked on Abbee. The battery indicator is the center play button. Note: It also flashes red during the transfer process of new music.
When connecting an external audio player (MP3, CD, tape, etc) to “Aux In” connector, you can access the AUX mode by pressing the “Mode” button. Abbee will automatically record from the source connected to the AUX input. Note: Abbee will record at the audio level provided from the external audio player.
While you are listening to live music in AUX mode, after 24 hours, music recording happens automatically. The longer you wait, the more recordings are stored on Abbee. This only applies to live radio stations connected through the AUX connector that play music.
Listening to Abbee with headphones Attach the included earphones or your own headphones to the headphone connector on the back of Abbee. This will shut off the speakers and the volume control now adjusts the headphones..or go to www.myine.com/abbee for online instructional videos.
Connecting Abbee to your home stereo To connect Abbee to your home stereo, connect the red/white cables to Abbee, and to an RCA (red/white) input on your home stereo Figure 12: Connect Abbee to a home stereo Need Help? Call(248) 591-0333...
NOTE: You cannot record while playing back recordings or in Clock Mode. Notes on recording 1. Audio is only recorded on Abbee. Once it is recorded on Abbee, it can transfer to the Music Lock. 2. Recordings cannot be transferred to any other device.
We hope in the future to increase the maximum recording limit. Clock Abbee is equipped with a digital clock. Press the Mode button until the time is displayed. In Clock Mode Abbee is not recording audio. To set the clock: 1.
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6. Press the Tune knob to select. “.1” 7. Your Abbee is now set to tune into both even and odd FM stations. Adjusting the display brightness 1. Use the “Volume” knob while in Clock Mode to adjust the brightness.
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Myine Electronics, LLC (“Myine”) Limited Consumer Warranty - United States of America Myine warrants all Radio Products sold by Myine LLC (each “Product”) to be free of defects in material and workmanship, subject to the following conditions: The duration of Myine’s warranty with respect to each Product is limited to one (1) year from the date of sale to the original consumer purchaser.
The duration of Myine’s warranty with respect to each Product is limited to one (1) year from the date of sale to the original consumer purchaser. No other express warranties are made with respect to any Product.
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This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original consumer purchaser of the Product. Myine will, as its sole obligation under this warranty, replace or repair, at its option, any Product that does not conform to this warranty.
If you are trying to record music from FM automatically, it can take up to 24 hours to start the recording process. Abbee needs to be left on and tuned into the desired music FM station to allow it to learn the station profile.
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Abbee recorded a partial song and cut out during a quiet part of the song It is possible that if a song has a long silence or break, Abbee may think it is two separate songs. If you are recording from a CD, you can use Manual Recording to correctly record a song with a break.
Specifications Model Myine Electronics Abbee (AB001) Type FM radio with digital recorder Power Supply Input110V/240V AC 50/60Hz 0.5A Output 9V DC 2000mA Cord Length: 5.5ft (1.7M) Base Unit Weight 4.1 lbs (1.9 kg) Gift Box Weight 6.0 lbs (2.7 kg)
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