MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 24 MPD8300 User’s Guide Personal Compact Disc MP3 Player Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONTINUED) 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.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 3 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.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 4 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 8 13 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Skip/Search ( ) Button Skip/Search ( ) Button MODE Button ESP/DIR Button Display EQ Button Play/Pause ( )/Power On Button 8. Stop (■)/Power Off Button 9. Battery Compartment (Bottom of Unit) 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 14 15 16 HOLD Switch CD OPEN Switch CD Compartment VOLUME Control PHONE (Headphone) Jack LINE OUT Jack (Side of Unit) DC 4.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 5 POWER SOURCES This CD player requires either two (2) “AA” cell standard or rechargeable batteries (not included) or an AC adapter (not included). BATTERY INSTALLATION: The battery indicator ( ) will light in the display – –+ when batteries are low and need replacing. 1. Open the battery compartment door on the bottom of the unit by sliding it out and then lifting it. To prevent the possibility of losing the cover, it cannot be removed. – 2.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 6 POWER SOURCES (CONTINUED) RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 1. Insert the negative side of a rechargeable NI-CAD battery into the sleeve as shown. The sleeve must be inserted onto the negative side of the battery, otherwise it will not work. 2. Open the battery compartment door on the bottom of the unit by sliding it out and then lifting it. To prevent the possibility of losing the cover, it cannot be removed. 3.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 7 CD OPERATION TURNING POWER ON /OFF PRESET EQ 1 1 1 2 With the power on, press the EQ button to cycle through the preset EQ settings, or to turn the EQ off. Each press of the PRESET EQ button will cycle as follows: CLASSIC - POP JAZZ - ROCK - NORMAL. NOTE: To operate this function, there must be a CD inside the CD compartment. To turn the unit on, press and hold the Play/ Pause ( ) /Power On button ❶.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 8 CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO INSERT AND PLAY A CD This CD player is designed to play standard CDs as well as all kinds of Mini 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. 1 2 1 2 Press and hold the Play/Pause ( ) /Power On button ❶ to turn the unit on. Open the CD compartment lid by sliding the CD OPEN switch ❷.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 9 CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) CD PLAYBACK NOTES: • See page 18 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. • When playing an MP3, CD and song information is recorded with the song, the disc information (song title and artist) will scroll across the display. • This unit is capable of playing mini 3” singles.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 10 CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO BEGIN PLAYBACK FROM A SPECIFIC TRACK 2 1 1 2 While in the Stop mode, press the Skip/Search ( ) ❶ or ( ) ❷ button to select a specific track for playback. When the desired track number appears in the display, press the Play/Pause ( )/Power On button; Playback will begin with the track (or file) you selected.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 11 CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP TRACK 1 2 During playback, press and release the Skip/Search ( ) button once to advance the player to the beginning of the next track. Press the Skip/Search ( ) button repeatedly to advance the player to higher number tracks. See note on the bottom of page 10 if playing an MP3. During playback, press and release the Skip/Search ( ) button once to move the player back to the beginning of the currently playing track.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 12 CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK OF ONE TRACK 2 1 2 3 1 To repeat a single track, press the MODE button ❶ once while playing a CD; the Repeat 1 indicator will appear in the display. Press the Skip/Search ) ❸ button to select the ( ) ❷ or ( specific track that you wish to repeat. 1 2 The specific track you selected will be repeated continuously. To cancel Repeat playback, press the MODE button ❶ repeatedly until the mode indicator disappears.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 13 CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) REPEAT PLAYBACK OF A DIRECTORY (MP3 w/folders only) 2 1 2 3 1 To repeat all files in a directory (MP3 CD only), press the MODE button ❶ three times while playing a CD; the Repeat DIR. indicator will appear in the display. Press the Skip/Search ) ❸ button to select the ( ) ❷ or ( specific directory that you wish to repeat. 1 2 All files in the selected directory will be repeated continuously.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 14 CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO RANDOMLY PLAY BACK A CD 1 2 Press the MODE button four times (five times if an MP3 CD with multiple directories is inserted) while playing a CD; “RAND” will appear in the display. The unit will play the tracks in random order. When the disc is through playing randomly, it will stop. Press the Stop (■)/Power Off button to stop the disc before it is finished.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 15 CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO RANDOMLY PLAY BACK A DIRECTORY REPEATEDLY (MP3 ONLY) 1 2 Press the MODE button seven times while playing a CD; “RAND DIR” will appear in the display. The unit will play all the tracks of the selected directory in random order repeatedly. Press the Stop (■)/Power Off button to stop Random Directory playback.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 16 CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PROGRAM THE MEMORY (UP TO 32 TRACKS) Programming is the ability to preselect the order in which a series of tracks will be played. 2 1 1 2 While in the Stop mode, press the MODE button. “000: (track number) will blink and “P-001” (program number) will appear in the display. Select a track to be programmed using the Skip/Search ( ) ❶ or ( ) ❷ button. 3 4 Press the MODE button to memorize the track.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 17 CD OPERATION (CONTINUED) NOTES ON PROGRAM PLAYBACK • You can review the program by pressing the MODE button repeatedly while in the Stop mode. • To add a track to the program memory, simply press the MODE button repeatedly until the desired program number is shown, then enter the next track. • Press the Stop (■) /Power Off button to stop the program before it is finished (the program memory will be saved).
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 18 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. 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.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 19 CD 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 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. MULTI SESSION The computer user does not need to finalize the CDR disc as music is burned on the CD.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 20 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. • Clean the compact disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the compact disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 21 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. AC adapter not connected. CD compartment not closed. Disc inserted incorrectly. Dirty or defective disc. Moisture condensation on disc. Dirty or defective disc.
MPD8300.OM 8/12/03 9:32 AM Page 22 SPECIFICATIONS Power requirement DC..........................................2 x AA (LR6) Alkaline batteries Power requirement AC.................................DC IN 4.5V Adapter, Center Positive Disc Diameter .................................................................................4.72” (120mm) .........................................................................................3.15” (80mm) Single CD Optical Source.......................................
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