MMP8550
User’s Guide
256 MB MP3/WMA
Digital Audio Player
Before operating this product,
please read these instructions completely.
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.
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 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shield cable must be used with this unit to ensure
compliance with class B FCC limits.
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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 importantly, without affecting
your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher
volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your
hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your
hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without
distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future.
After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment.
Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this
manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group
recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels
is included for your protection.
3
Decibel
Level
30
Example
Quiet library, soft whispers
40
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
50
60
70
80
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE:
90
Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
Gunshot blast, jet engine
100
120
140
180
Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
We
WantYou
LISTENING
ForALifetime
EIA
EST. 1924
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1
2
6
7
8
3
4
9
10
1. Headphone Jack
8. LOCK Switch
9. Reset Button (Inside the
Recess Hole)
2. Skip/Search o / n Buttons
3. Function (OFF/ON/MIX)
Switch
10. LED (Function) Indicator
4. PLAY/PAUSE ®p Button
(Reverse Side of Unit)
5. USB Port
6. VOLUME +/– Buttons
7. Strap Hole (For neck/hand
strap; strap is not included)
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POWER SOURCE
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OPERATION
This player has a built-in Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery. It is
recommended that the battery be fully charged before using for the first time
and when the battery is low (when low, the LED indicator will blink red slowly).
In these cases, charge/recharge the battery as follows:
1. Connect your player to the USB port on your computer using the USB
cable as shown. Then the battery will charge automatically. The LED
indicator will light red when charging and will light green when fully
charged.
NOTES:
•
It takes approx. three hours to charge the battery from empty to full. When
fully charged, the unit can playback for approx. 12 hours.
When charging the battery, you can only use your computer to transfer files
to the player; the player’s other functions will be unavailable.
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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. Do not install the software when using a Macintosh.
For Windows98SE:
The USB mass storage function will not be activated without driver installation. To
activate the USB mass storage function, please use the installation CD-Rom to install
the driver.
For Windows 98SE, if you are connecting your player to your computer for the first
time, please follow these instructions:
Procedure to Install Player Driver
1. Insert the Installation CD-Rom
into the CD Drive, then the
installation screen will appear. If
the installation screen doesn't
automatically appear, double-
click my computer then double-
click on the CD drive, then the
installation screen will appear.
Click on the Windows 98
firmware icon. Then click on the
MMP8550 icon.
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WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION
2. At the Welcome screen, click NEXT.
3. Read the License Agreement. If you accept
the terms of the License Agreement, select
and dot the circle at the left of "I accept the
terms of the license agreement". Then click
NEXT.
4. At the Setup screen, click NEXT. It is
recommended to leave the destination folder
as it is.
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WINDOWS 98 DRIVER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
5. At the Program Folder screen, click NEXT. It
is recommended to leave the program folder
as it is.
6. Click "Install" to start the installation.
7. When finished, the InstallShield Wizard
Complete screen will appear. Click FINISH to
exit the Install program and complete the
Windows 98 Driver installation.
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WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 INSTALLATION
Windows Media Player 10 is for use with
Windows XP only. For Windows ME and
Windows 2000, please install Windows Media
Player 9. For Windows 98SE, please visit
www.Microsoft.com to download the
corresponding Windows Media Player for your
computer.
Once you have installed Windows Media
Player 10, you can transfer MP3 files, WMA
files, WMA files with DRM 9 or DRM 10 to your
player using the “Sync” function.
1. Insert the Installation CD-Rom into the CD
Drive, then the installation screen will
appear. If the installation screen doesn’t
automatically appear, double-click “My
Computer” then double-click on the CD
drive, then the installation screen will
appear. Click on the Windows Media
Player 10 Setup icon.
2. Installation will begin.
3. Read the License Agreement, then click I
ACCEPT.
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WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 INSTALLATION (CONT.)
4. Installation will continue.
5. At the Welcome screen, click NEXT.
6. Select the desired privacy options.
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WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 INSTALLATION (CONT.)
7. Click on Privacy Statement to view the
Statement, if desired. When finished, click
Next.
8. Read the instructions and tick the check
boxes as desired. Then click on More
Options and tick the check boxes as desired.
9. Click “Finish” to finish the installation of the
Windows Media Player 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.
For Windows XP, if you already installed Windows Media Player 10, you can transfer
music files (MP3, WMA, WMA files with DRM 9 or DRM 10) to the player through the
"Sync" function of Windows Media Player 10. Connect your computer to the USB port on
your computer using the USB cable. "MPT Player" or "MMP8550" will appear in your "My
Computer" folder which indicates the player is connected. Then, follow the procedure on
page 16 to transfer music files to the player.
For Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows 98 or Windows XP (without Windows
Media Player 10), transfer music files as follows:
1. Connect your player to the USB port on your computer using the USB cable as shown
on page 6.
2. A "Removable Disk" window will automatically pop-up on your computer screen.
3. To add more files and songs to your player, simply drag and drop MP3 or WMA files
from anywhere on your computer into the "Removable Disk" window.
IMPORTANT: A WMA file with DRM 9 or DRM 10 will not play back if you directly drag and
drop it into the "Removable Disk" window. You must use Windows Media Player 10 to
transfer copy-protected files as described on page 16.
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.)
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 layer 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 the USB port on your Macintosh.
4. Your computer will automatically recognize your player and mount a hard disk icon
onto your desktop.
5. Locate the folder where your audio files are stored on your computer’s hard drive.
Simply drag and drop the audio files onto the mounted hard disk drive icon of your
digital audio player located on your desktop.
6. After you have finished your transfer, put away the digital audio player hard disk
icon(s) by dragging it to the Trash icon or Control-click its icon and choose Eject from
the File menu or select Eject from the File drop-down menu located at the top of your
screen. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts by selecting the digital audio player
hard disk icon and pressing the Command-E keys.
7. Your player is ready to play the files you transferred.
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.)
For Windows XP, you can also utilize the previously
installed Windows Media Player 10 software to
convert music on an audio CD into MP3 or WMA
format as follows:
1. Open the Windows Media Player 10 Browser,
then click on the “Rip” icon on the top tool bar.
Insert a Music CD into the CD-Rom drive of your
computer.
NOTE: For Windows 98SE, Windows ME and
Windows 2000, please use the Windows Media
Player 9 to convert music on an audio CD into MP3 or
WMA format.
2. Click on the “Tools” menu option at the top menu bar,
then click on “Options”; the Option setting menu will
appear. Click on Rip Music and set the Rip Music to the
desired location on your computer. Then, set the desired
format for the newly ripped music (MP3 format or
Windows Media Audio format). Adjust the audio quality as
desired. When finished, click “OK” to confirm the settings.
3. Click on the “Rip Music” icon to start ripping the music to
your computer.
4. When the music tracks are ripped; connect the player to
your computer. Open the “MPT Player” or “MMP8550”
window and open the ripped music location window.
5. To add the transferred/ripped music files/songs to your player simply drag and drop the MP3
and/or WMA files into the “MPT Player” or “MMP8550” window.
6. When the files are finished loading into the player, follow the “Safely Remove
Hardware” procedure as shown on page 17.
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DOWNLOADING AND TRANSFERRING FILES (CONT.)
TRANSFERRING MP3/WMA FILES AND WMA
FILES WITH DRM 9 OR DRM 10 USING THE
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 10 (FOR WINDOWS
XP ONLY)
To transfer MP3 files/WMA files/WMA files with DRM
9 or 10 to the player, follow the procedure described
below using the previously installed Windows Media
Player 10. Before beginning the procedure please
turn the unit on and connect the unit to the computer
as previously described.
1. Open the “Windows Media Player Browser 10”
and click on “Sync”.
2. Click on the “Sync List” pull-down menu to
locate the music files you wish to download.
Then make sure to tick the box next to the files.
3. Select the Portable Device (MPT player or
MMP8550) that you want to copy to from the
right side drop-down menu. Click “Start Sync” to
start transferring music files to the player.
4. After finished transferring all the desired files to
your unit, follow the “Safely Remove Hardware”
procedure on the next page.
NOTES:
•
For WMA files with DRM 10, you can only use
Windows Media Player 10 to transfer files to
your player.
•
For Windows ME and Windows 2000, please
use Windows Media Player 9 to transfer WMA
files with DRM 9 to the player. For Windows
download the corresponding Windows Media
Player to transfer music files to the player.
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SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE
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 your player from the USB port on your computer.
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-up as shown:
Click "OK". When the "Safe to Remove Hardware" window is displayed, you may remove the
player from the USB cable or remove the USB cable from the computer.
NOTES:
• If the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon is not displayed on the task bar, please double click
on My Computer. Right click on “Removable Disk” and left click on “Eject”. Then it is safe to
remove the player from the computer.
• The “Safely Remove Hardware” procedure is not necessary for Win98 and Win98SE users.
• If you are using Windows XP and the Windows Media Player 10 software is already installed,
then you do not need to follow the above “Safely Remove Hardware” procedure.
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OPERATION
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF
LOCK SWITCH
1
1
Turn the unit on by sliding the Function switch to the
ON position; the LED indicator will light green for a few
seconds, then it will blink green and the unit will be in
the Pause mode. Slide the Function switch to MIX
(Random) position (to randomly playback the music
files). To turn the unit off, slide the Function switch to
the OFF position; the LED indicator will turn off.
Slide the LOCK switch to the LOCK position
to lock the buttons. This is useful when you
do not want the file changed by accidentally
pressing a button. Slide the LOCK switch to
the opposite position (unlock) to cancel the
Lock function.
NOTE:
•
Make sure the LOCK switch is in the Unlock position (not in the LOCK position);
otherwise, when you slide the Function switch to the ON or MIX position, the unit will
not turn on.
LED (FUNCTION) INDICATOR
During Playback
Light on green
Pause
Battery Low
Press the Volume +/- Buttons
Skip Track/File
High-Speed Music Search
Charging the Battery (connected to computer)
Fully Charged (connected to computer)
No Files in the Player
Flashing green
Flashing red
Flash once green
Flash once green
Flash repeatedly green
Light on red
Light on green
Red and green light flashing intervals
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO LISTEN TO MP3s/WMAs/WAVs
1
2
Turn the unit on by sliding the Function switch
to the ON position; the LED indicator will light
green for a few seconds, then it will blink green
and the unit will be in the Pause mode. If you
want to playback the music files randomly,
slide the Function switch to the MIX (Random)
position.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button to start
playback. If the Function switch is set to MIX, the
unit will randomly play the files on the player. If the
Function switch is set to the ON position, the unit
will start playback on the first file OR on the last file
played before it was turned off.
3
4
Press the VOLUME +/- buttons to increase or To stop playback and turn the unit off, slide the
decrease the volume.
Function switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
• See pages 7 through 16 for information on
uploading MP3, WMA and WAV files to this unit.
NOTES:
•
(AUTO RESUME): Each time you turn off the unit, when the unit is turned back on, this unit will
resume at the beginning of the last track which was playing before turning off.
•
(AUTO POWER OFF): When all the music files have been played, the unit will pause playback and
the LED (Function) indicator will flash green. After two minutes, the unit will turn off automatically and
the LED (Function) indicator will turn off. To turn on the unit again, slide the Function switch to the OFF
position and wait for a few seconds. Then slide the Function switch to the ON or MIX position; the
LED (Function) indicator will flash green again.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
TO PAUSE PLAYBACK
2
1
During playback, if you wish to pause the
file momentarily, press the PLAY/PAUSE
®p button; playback will pause and the
LED indicator will blink green.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE ®p button again to
resume playback; the sound will return and
the LED indicator will light green.
FORWARD/REVERSE SKIP
1
2
During playback, press the Skip/Search n During playback, press the Skip/Search o
button to advance the player to the button to move the player back to the
beginning of the next file. Press the beginning of the currently playing file. Press
Skip/Search n button repeatedly to the Skip/Search o button repeatedly to
move the player back to lower-numbered
files.
advance the player to higher-numbered
files.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
HIGH-SPEED MUSIC SEARCH
During playback, press and hold the
Skip/Search o 1 or n 2 button to move the
player forward or backward within a file to
locate a specific musical passage. The
player will move forward or backward at
high speed as long as the button is held.
When you release the button, normal
playback will resume.
1
2
1
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Unit will not
Battery is low/empty.
Recharge battery as
described on page 6.
Slide the Function switch to
ON or MIX position.
Insert headphones.
turn on.
Power is not turned
on.
Headphones are not
inserted.
No sound.
Volume is set too
low.
Raise the volume using the
Volume + button.
The MP3 or WMA files Download uncorrupted
are corrupted.
No files are in the
player.
files.
Upload files to the unit as
described on pages 13-16.
The computer is not
recognizing the
player.
The player is
Make sure player is
not securely connected. securely connected.
Win98 Driver isn’t installed Install Win98 driver and/or see
or computer is not
compatible.
pages 7-12 for
compatibility.
See page 16 to download
WMA files with DRM.
WMA files with DRM
can’t playback.
Incorrect downloading
methods.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED)
SYMPTOM
No buttons work.
CAUSE
The Lock feature is
activated.
SOLUTION
Deactivate Lock feature as
described on page 18.
Unit needs to be reset Reset unit and/or
or firmware needs to be update firmware, see
updated.
pages 24-25.
Unit acting erratically. Unit needs to be reset Reset unit and/or
or firmware needs to be update firmware, see
updated.
pages 24-25.
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FORMATTING THE PLAYER
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, then
right click "MPT Player", "MMP8565"
or "Removable Disk" and left click on
"Format".
3a. For "MPT Player" or "MMP8550", at
the "Format" window, click OK to
confirm and the player will start to
format (see figure to the right). When
finished, click "OK" to close the
Format window.
3b. For "Removable Disk", at the "Format" window, select "FAT 32" from the
file system pull-down menu, then click "Start" to format the unit (see
figure above).
NOTE: Make sure you have selected "FAT 32" at the file system pull-
down menu; otherwise, after formatting, the player will not work properly.
Then, click OK to confirm and the player will start to format. When
finished, click "Close" to close the Format window.
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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
WARNING! Do not update the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with
your digital audio device. Incorrect or faulty firmware installation will cause the player
to stop functioning.
2. Unzip the file, then double click setup.exe in the Desktop folder to install the
software to your computer.
3. Connect the player to the computer using the supplied USB cable and the
installation screen will appear. (If the installation screen does not appear, unplug
the USB cable and turn off the unit). Connect to the computer again and press and
hold the Power On/Off/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 “Bubbles” and
select “Firmware Download”.
RESETTING THE UNIT
If the unit acts erratically, reset the unit by inserting a thin object (such as a paper clip)
into the recessed RESET button. For the RESET button, see page 5 for the button's
location.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Audio
Frequency Range
Headphones Output
S/N Ratio
20Hz–20KHz
5mW, 32ohm (Max. Vol)
85db (MP3)
File Support
MP3
MPEG 1/2/2.5 Layer 3
WMA
Windows Media Audio (WMA file with
DRM 9 or DRM 10)
Bit Rate
32kbps–320kbps (MP3)
32kbps–192kbps (WMA)
General
Dimension
2.3 inches (diameter) x 0.63 inches
(thickness)
Weight
USB
Built-in Memory
Max. Playtime
Supported OS
1 ounce
USB 2.0
256MB
Approx. 12 hours
Win ME, 2000, XP and Mac OSX
Win 98SE (Driver is required)
23° F to 104° F (-5° C to 40° C)
Li-Polymer Rechargeable Battery
DC 3.7V, 280mAh
Operating Temperature
Rechargeable Battery
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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FOR FIRMWARE UPGRADE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.MEMOREXELECTRONICS.COM
TO CHECK IF THERE IS NEW FIRMWARE AVAILABLE.
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE,
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.MEMOREXELECTRONICS.COM
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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