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MP3 PERSONAL COMPACT DISC
PLAYER WITH 45 SECOND DIGITAL ANTI
SKIP PROTECTION
MODEL: MPD8507CP
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 (s
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 is 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. Plac
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 3 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 2 12 3 13 14 4 5 15 6 7 16 8 17 9 10 18 Many of the buttons have dual functions, meaning they will perform one function in the Normal mode and a different function in the File Search mode. The descriptions on the following page will indicate the function while in the Normal mode, followed by the function in the File Search mode (if applicable). 3 11
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED) No. Name Normal Mode File Search 1 Display LCD Function Display 2 STOP Stops CD play, clears a 2,D,E,F program. Also turns the unit off. 3 PLAY/PAUSE Turns the unit on. Also starts 1,A,B,C and pauses playback. 4 LINE OUT Jack Connect to an external amplifier, such as a car stereo. 5 PHONES Jack Connect 3.5mm headphones. 6 PROG/EQ Memorizes & reviews programs. 6,P,Q,R,S EQ: Cycles between the Equalizer modes. 7 MODE Cyc
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+ – – + MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 5 INSTALLATION This CD player can be powered by either 2 “AA” batteries or the provided AC adapter. AC Operation To operate the unit using AC power, connect an AC adapter (not included) to the DC4.5V jack on the rear of the CD Player and to a wall outlet having 120V, 60Hz AC only. The batteries are automatically disconnected when the AC adapter is used. NOTE: There is no AC adapter provided with this unit. Battery Installation Batteries need to be
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 6 INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Playback Through a Home Audio System: By using a home audio connection cable, superb CD 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 CD or AUX input jacks. (Do not connect it to the amplifier’s PHONO jacks.) NOTE: If the CD player interferes with
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 7 OPERATION 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. 1 1 2 2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button ❶ Press the PLAY/PAUSE to turn the unit on. button to begin playback; the Open the CD compartment lid by current track, elapsed playing sliding the OPEN switch ❷. time and equalizer (and Gently press a disc, label side u
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 8 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 on “finalizing” in your CD 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 app
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 9 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK 1 2 After you insert the disc into When the desired track the CD player and the total number (and file number if number of tracks appear on using MP3) appears in the the display, you may press display, press the PLAY/ PAUSE button. Playback will either the SKIP/SEARCH begin with the track (or file) ➛➛ or ❿❿ button to select you selected. a specific track for playback. FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRA
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 10 OPERATION (CONTINUED) HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH During playback, depress and hold 1 either the SKIP/SEARCH ➛➛ or ❿❿ 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/SEARCH button, normal playback will resume at that point. REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ONE TRACK 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 To repeat a single trac
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 11 OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ALL TRACKS ON A CD 1 2 1 2 To repeat all the tracks on the Press the PLAY/PAUSE button ❶ to begin playback. All tracks CD, press the MODE button on the disc will be repeated twice; “REP A” will appear in continuously. To stop Repeat the display. playback, press the MODE button ❷ repeatedly until the mode indicator disappears. REPEAT PLAYBACK OF A FOLDER (MP3 w/folders only) 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE bu
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 12 OPERATION (CONTINUED) INTRO PLAYBACK (Will play the first 10 seconds of each track) 1 2 2 1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button While in the Stop mode, ❶ to begin Intro playback. The press the MODE button 3 first 10 seconds of all tracks on times (4 times if an MP3 CD the disc will be played in with multiple directories is sequence. Press the STOP inserted); “INT” will appear in button ❷ to stop Intro playback. the display. TO RANDOMLY PLAY BACK A CD 1 2 2 1 W
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 13 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. 2 1 2 1 While in the Stop mode, press Select a track to be the PROG/EQ button. The programmed by directly track number will blink and “P- entering it. For example, press 01” will appear in the display. If PLAY/PAUSE/1 ❶ and using a MP3 disc, see the STOP/2 ❷ to enter in track notes on page 14. numbe
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 14 OPERATION (CONTINUED) NOTES ON PROGRAM PLAYBACK MP3: If an MP3 CD is inserted, you will first select the directory number in step 1, and then the file. You can review the program by pressing the PROG/EQ button, then the SKIP/SEARCH button when playback is stopped. Press the REPEAT button twice during program playback to repeat the program repeatedly until the STOP button is pressed. Press the STOP button to stop and cancel the program before it
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 15 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 ad 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 Pr
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 16 OPERATION (CONTINUED) MP3 FAST FILE SELECT If an MP3 CD without Multiple Directories is inserted, you can directly enter the desired file number as follows: 1 2 2 1 1 3 2 While the unit is in the Stop Select a file by directly entering it. For example, press PLAY/ mode, press the FILE/DIR. PAUSE/1 ❶ and STOP/2 ❷ to button ❶ once; the file enter in file number 12. Press number will blink. Then, press the ENTER button ❸ to begin the ENTER button ❷. play
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 17 OPERATION (CONTINUED) MP3 SELECTING SONGS BY TITLE You can search for a song by title, using the letter buttons to enter the name of the song. First, press the FILE SEARCH/ENTER button, followed by the appropriate letters to enter the name of the song. Remember that each letter button can enter 4 or 5 letters/numbers depending on the number of times you press the button. If you press the 1ABC button once, the number “1” appears. Press twice for “A”, 3
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 18 OPERATION (CONTINUED) Continue to enter the word “Funny” 4 as follows: “N’-Press MODE/5MNO button 3 times, press FILE SEARCH/ ENTER. “N’-Press MODE/5MNO button 3 times, press FILE SEARCH/ ENTER. “Y’-Press 8WXYZ button 4 times, press FILE SEARCH/ ENTER. When done entering the title, press the FILE SEARCH 5 button once again and the player will search for the title. Once found, playback will begin automatically. To insert a space between 2 words in a son
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MPD8507 O/M.QXD 8/12/02 11:27 AM Page 19 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 Folders/Albums. Check the added notes to help you understand the MP3 CD unit display and the playback sequence of folders/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
