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MMP8570A
User’s Guide
Personal FM Stereo
MP3/WMA Player
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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PRECAUTIONS COPYRIGHT: • Distributing copies of MP3, WMA, WMA with DRM 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. • Avoid spilling any liquid onto or into the player. • Do not leave the player in a location near heat sources; in a location subject to direct sunlight,
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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 harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and f
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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 important
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S E I R T A S S U S D O N I C Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library, soft whispers 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE: 90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower 100 Garbage truck, chain saw, pneu
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 1. Menu/Lock Button 10. Battery Compartment 2. VOLUME +/– Buttons (Rear of Unit) 3. Display 11. Preset –/Navigation Up 4. PRESS TO OPEN Button ▲ Button 5. PLAY/PAUSE ®p Button 12. Tuning/Skip/Search 6. Tuning/Skip/Search l Button m Button 13. Preset +/Navigation Down 7. Headphone Jack ▼ Button 8. Power/Stop ■ Button 14. USB Port 9. Navigation Control 5
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BATTERY INSTALLATION When the bars in the battery indicator (in the display) become low (see figure 1), replace the battery as follows. 1. Open the rear cover by pressing the PRESS TO OPEN button, then lift the rear cover up to remove it as shown in figure 2. Figure 1 2. Insert one (1) “AAA” battery as shown in figure 3. An alkaline battery is recommended for the longest playing time. 3. Put the rear cover back on until it snaps in place. Figure 2 Figure 3 NOTE: Each time after you have replaced
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INSTALL “DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER” SOFTWARE TO INSTALL THE "DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER" CD SOFTWARE For Windows ME, Windows2000 or Windows XP: Windows will automatically detect the audio player without installing the CD software when the USB cable is connected. For Macintosh OSX: Macintosh OSX will automatically detect the audio player without installing the CD software (see page 12 for more details). Do not install the software when using a Macintosh. For Windows98SE: The USB mass storage function wil
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WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION 2. Click “MMP8570” to run the Windows 98SE driver. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 8
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WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 4. Install the software under the directory as prompted. Warning: DO NOT change the installation path. Otherwise, the driver may not run properly. 9
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WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) 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 Chrono Digital Audio Player”, will be added to the PROGRAM menu on your computer. 10
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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. Connect the computer to your player using the supplied USB cable. Press the Power/Stop button to turn the unit on. A "Removable Disk" window will automatically pop-up on your computer screen. To add more files
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES TRANSFERRING AUDIO FILES TO YOUR DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER USING A MACINTOSH COMPUTER Make sure to use a Macintosh computer with an operating system of 10.0 or later to transfer audio files. 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Turn on your digital audio player. 3. Connect the smaller end of the cable to the USB jack on the player and the larger end of the cable to your USB port on your Macintosh. 4. Your computer will automatically recognize your player and mount a hard di
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SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE (PC) 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" icon on the task bar. From the "Safely Remove Hardware" window, select "USB Mass Storage Device" and click the "Stop" button. The "Stop a Hardware Device" window will pop-
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INSTALLING MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX 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 MMP8570. 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. “USB Connect” will be displayed on the LCD when it is properly connected. 5. The tracks are now properly transferred to the player. Follow the “Safely Removin
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INSTALLING MUSICMATCH JUKEBOX (CONTINUED) 15
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONTINUED) EXTERNAL MEMORY CARD TO AVOID DAMAGE, make sure the unit is off before inserting or removing the card. 1. Remove the rear cover by pressing the PRESS TO OPEN button, then lift the rear cover up to remove it, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 2. Insert a SD/MMC memory card (not included) up to 512MB, facing up, as shown in Figure 2. 3. Connect the USB cable as described previously. 4. Drag MP3 and WMA files into the SD/MMC memory card's "Removable Disk"
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OPERATION TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF LOCK SWITCH 1 1 While in the Music Player menu or the FM Tuner menu, Turn the unit on by pressing the Power/Stop press and hold the Menu/Lock button; "Holding" will button; the Memorex start screen will appear appear in the display. When “Locked” appears in the in the display temporarily. Then the Music display, release the button. Then a small Lock icon will Player menu will appear and the MP3/WMA appear at the bottom right side of the display which track's i
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO LISTEN TO THE FM RADIO 1 2 1 2 Turn the unit on by pressing the Power/Stop Press the Menu/Lock button 1; the Main menu will appear. Rotate the Navigation control 2 to select FM, button; the Memorex start screen will appear then press the Navigation control 2; the FM Tuner will in the display temporarily. Then the Music appear. Player menu will appear and the MP3/WMA NOTE: When you select the Radio mode for the first track's information will appear in the display. time,
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OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO ADD PRESETS 1 2 2 1 1 2 While in FM Playback mode, and with a desired Select a desired Preset by rotating the Navigation station selected, press the Menu/Lock button 1; control 1, then press the Navigation control 1. Select Yes (confirm adding the station to the the FM Menu will appear. Rotate the Navigation Preset) or No (cancel adding the station to the control 2 to select Add Preset, then press the Preset) by rotating the Navigation control 1, then Navigation control
